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A man charged in a string of shootings near Atlanta that left three people dead, including a Department of Homeland Security employee who was walking her dog, died in jail Tuesday night, authorities said.Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell, according to a statement from the DeKalb…

The European Commission’s age verification app lets users prove they are over 18 without sharing personal data. President von der Leyen hails it as a free, privacy-first solution for platforms struggling to comply with child-safety obligations under the Digital Services Act. This launch was met with scepticism. Within days of…

A Republican senator juggling three roles — lawmaker, doctor and political candidate seeking reelection — walked a fine line on Wednesday as he questioned Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist who has moved to dramatically roll back the nation’s childhood vaccine recommendations.Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, who…

Before sentencing a 30-year-old LaSalle man to two years in jail, the Windsor judge described his antisemitic crimes as “vile, filth, disgusting.”Nicholas Amor was sentenced Thursday for public incitement of hatred and possession of a weapon charges after pleading guilty on March 6.He’s been in jail since his arrest in…

Published on 22/04/2026 – 20:01 GMT+2 According to Kontroll, the son of the outgoing Prime Minister, Gáspár Orbán, the son of Hungary’s outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been discharged from the Hungarian Defence Forces, local media report. Sources at 444.hu confirmed that Orbán, who held the rank of captain,…

After talks in Switzerland, the two sides also made progress on a protocol for ceasefire oversight.Published On 19 Apr 202619 Apr 2026The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and rival M23 rebels have agreed to ease aid deliveries and release prisoners, as mediators push to resolve a…

Published on 22/04/2026 – 20:40 GMT+2•Updated 21:06 Thousands of high school and university students marched through the Czech capital on Wednesday to protest against a government plan to overhaul and reduce funding for public radio and television. “We won’t let you take the media,” protesters chanted. Smaller protests were organised…

In recent months, the frequency and intensity of attacks in northern Nigeria have shattered the comforting illusion that the region’s long insurgency has receded into the background of national life. As violent incidents have proliferated, many Nigerians have refused to confront this uncomfortable reality and have opted instead to embrace…

The leaders of Mexico, Brazil and Spain have pledged more aid to Cuba, while appealing for the island nation’s sovereignty to be respected amid an ongoing pressure campaign from United States President Donald Trump.The joint statement on Saturday was released as leftist leaders from across the globe met in Barcelona.The…

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit demanding detailed voter data from Rhode Island, a decision that follows similar rulings in a handful of other states.U.S. District Court Judge Mary McElroy sided with Rhode Island’s top election officials and civil rights advocates, writing…