President Trump is reportedly considering resuming limited military attacks on Iran while not ruling out diplomacy, with discussions also focusing on a potential naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to cut off Iranian revenue. The UK has stated it will not join Trump's proposed blockade of Iran's ports.
Russia launched missile and shelling attacks across Ukraine, causing multiple casualties and damage, while Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russian territory. The mutual assaults highlight the ongoing intensity of the conflict.
A bombing on a Colombian highway has killed at least 14 people and injured dozens, including minors, with authorities linking the attack to guerrilla insurgents.
Firefighters in Ukraine's Chernihiv region extinguished multiple fires caused by Russian attacks on April 25 and 26, with rescuers documenting the damage in Chernihiv, Borzna, and Horodnia communities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to launch vigorous attacks against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, claiming the group violated a ceasefire. This directive led to new Israeli airstrikes, reportedly killing several individuals.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the army to "vigorously attack" Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. This directive comes as Lebanon stated it would not disarm Hezbollah but would instead target "generator owners."
Rev. Prof. Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, a former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, strongly condemned illegal mining, known as galamsey, and warned against political loyalties overriding environmental protection, following an alleged attack on a clergyman for similar comments.
Police in Cyprus confirmed 12 arrests were made during a series of coordinated overnight operations nationwide. The arrests covered various offenses including attempted arson, assault, and drink driving.
Jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels claimed responsibility for a series of large-scale, coordinated attacks on Malian army bases across the country, leading to fresh battles and prompting condemnation from the UN.