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Liverpool are set to seal their 20th English league title on Sunday (April 27) as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Much-anticipated, the Reds will only need a point to win the Premier League title on Sunday as they get ready to entertain the home crowd. While little resistance is expected by the traveling Tottenham side, a title-winning occasion for Liverpool in front of an Anfield crowd will be a monumental moment. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Anfield crowd to witness first title clincher since 1989-90<o:p></o:p></h2>
In a fitting occasion on Sunday, the Anfield crowd will witness its first title clincher since the 1989-90 season when they won the old first division title. The club had gone 30 years without a league title before Jurgen Klopp&rsquo;s side lifted the Holy Grail in the 2019-20 season. However, that joy was cut short with Covid-19 restrictions restricting the crowd from attending matches at Anfield. <o:p></o:p>
But that won&rsquo;t be the case on Sunday as Liverpool will close the chapter for the 2024-25 Premier League title in front of home fans. For the first time in 35 years, Anfield will buzz with a leaguer triumph atmosphere, something only the faithful of the 20th century had experienced. <o:p></o:p>
In the last 35 years, Liverpool have won the Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League and other major honours, but none was decided at Anfield.
ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/football-against-all-odds-how-wrexham-afc-turned-into-a-global-sensation-from-a-forgotten-club-9006524" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Against all odds: How Wrexham AFC turned into a global sensation from a forgotten club</a> 
On fitting Sunday, the Kop (Liverpool&rsquo;s famous North Stand) should be ready to welcome the winning heroes as they lay the foundation for future generations under manager Arne Slot. The sweet memory became even sweeter in the last few days when captain Virgil van Dijk and star man Mohamed Salah signed new deals with the club. While Trent Alexander-Arnold is but set to leave, the Reds will put behind that for now and concentrate on an epic title triumph. <o:p></o:p>
The only catch on the day is if Tottenham beat Liverpool, the party will be extended for at least another week. It's worth reminding that Spurs have already beaten Liverpool this season in the League Cup while their away form has seen them hammer Manchester City and Manchester United, so they can still end up as party spoilers at Anfield.

World | Sports: Liverpool are set to seal their 20th English Premier League title on Sunday (April 27) as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield with thousands in attendance.

Liverpool are set to seal their 20th English league title on Sunday (April 27) as they welcome Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Much-anticipated, the Reds will only need a point to win the Premier League title on Sunday as they get ready to entertain the home crowd. While little resistance is expected by the traveling Tottenham side, a title-winning occasion for Liverpool in front of an Anfield crowd will be a monumental moment. Anfield crowd to witness first title clincher since 1989-90 In a fitting occasion on Sunday, the Anfield crowd will witness its first title clincher since the 1989-90 season when they won the old first division title. The club had gone 30 years without a league title before Jurgen Klopp’s side lifted the Holy Grail in the 2019-20 season. However, that joy was cut short with Covid-19 restrictions restricting the crowd from attending matches at Anfield. But that won’t be the case on Sunday as Liverpool will close the chapter for the 2024-25 Premier League title in front of home fans. For the first time in 35 years, Anfield will buzz with a leaguer triumph atmosphere, something only the faithful of the 20th century had experienced. In the last 35 years, Liverpool have won the Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League and other major honours, but none was decided at Anfield. ALSO READ | Against all odds: How Wrexham AFC turned into a global sensation from a forgotten club On fitting Sunday, the Kop (Liverpool’s famous North Stand) should be ready to welcome the winning heroes as they lay the foundation for future generations under manager Arne Slot. The sweet memory became even sweeter in the last few days when captain Virgil van Dijk and star man Mohamed Salah signed new deals with the club. While Trent Alexander-Arnold is but set to leave, the Reds will put behind that for now and concentrate on an epic title triumph. The only catch on the day is if Tottenham beat Liverpool, the party will be extended for at least another week. It's worth reminding that Spurs have already beaten Liverpool this season in the League Cup while their away form has seen them hammer Manchester City and Manchester United, so they can still end up as party spoilers at Anfield.

Anfield crowd to witness first title clincher in 35 years as Reds host Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League

Not so long ago, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/wrexham">Wrexham AFC</a> was only known only to die-hard football supporters in North Wales or English lower divisions leagues. A football club from the oldest international stadium still in operation, but whose best days were now distant memories, had become an aside in the most popular sport on the planet.
Then, in a move that would change the course of the club's history, Hollywood actors <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ryan-reynolds">Ryan Reynolds</a> and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham AFC, which came as a surprise to the fans of Wrexham AFC. But, their goal was clear: To restore the club to prominence and, eventually, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/premier-league">Premier League</a>.​
Wrexham, established in 1864, is the world's third-oldest professional football club. But far from its proud heritage, the club's fortunes by the 2010s had been dwindling to alarming proportions. Financial malady, relegation, and oblivion in English football's fifth tier rendered it a tale of lost legacy.
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The fans attempted to salvage what remained. The club was made fan-owned in 2011. There was loyalty and affection, but not much cash. Promotion was a pipe dream.
Then came a twist of events no one could have ever imagined.
<h2>Hollywood arrives in North Wales</h2>
When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney revealed in late 2020 that they were purchasing Wrexham, most did not believe it. Two actors, one famous for irreverent humor, the other for his wild persona on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, were venturing into the rough-and-tumble world of lower-league English football? It was a PR stunt, it seemed.
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What a time to be alive 🤩 🔴⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WxmAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WxmAFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/S8E4FJUKCF">pic.twitter.com/S8E4FJUKCF</a>
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It wasn't.&nbsp;The duo put not only their money, but their heart into it. They heard the fans. They chronicled the experience with the popular series Welcome to Wrexham, bringing millions of people worldwide a personal glimpse into the difficulty and beauty of retooling a storied club.
They weren't playing at being owners &mdash; they were owners.
<h2>One league at a time</h2>
The football results eventually caught up with the off-pitch buzz. During the 2022-23, Wrexham won the National League in thrilling fashion, setting records and grabbing worldwide attention. In the next season of&nbsp;2023-24, they didn't let up. A second-place finish in League Two meant promotion &mdash; again, to League One. In the 2024-25 season, on April 26, 2025, Wrexham beat Charlton Athletic 3-0, securing their third promotion in three straight years. They were heading to the Championship, the second tier of English football &mdash; a level they hadn't reached since 1982.
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Town are going up ol&eacute; ol&eacute; 🎵 🔴⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WxmAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WxmAFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/nmsNqKeERE">pic.twitter.com/nmsNqKeERE</a>
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This was the first time any club had ever won three consecutive promotions between the fifth tier and the Championship.
<h2>More than a club</h2>
Something about Wrexham's rise is more than the footy. It's the heart behind it.
The Welcome to Wrexham series touched hearts. From hardcore Welsh supporters who've followed the club through decades of disappointment, to American families watching their very first football game because Deadpool made them do it, the club became something else &mdash; a symbol of hope, of community, of storytelling in its purest form.
Shirts are out of stock everywhere. Wrexham fan clubs now have a presence in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Melbourne, and more. The Racecourse Ground is no longer a forgotten past &mdash; it's a destination.
And the players? Many were once journeymen. Now, they're household names.
<h2>Where to now?</h2>
The dream doesn't stop here.&nbsp;Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have made it official &mdash; they want to see Wrexham in the Premier League. That is probably still two or three years down the line, but based on the last three seasons, you would not want to place a bet against them.
The Championship will be a real test &mdash; bigger clubs, greater stakes, and the pressure of maintaining momentum. But Wrexham has already shown it doesn't play by conventional logic.
This is a club that's redefining the rules.
Wrexham AFC's strory is not one of celebrity owners or back-to-back promotions. It's one of self-belief. Of giving a community that felt forgotten something to believe in once more.

World, Sports, Football: Wrexham, founded in 1864, is the third-oldest professional football club in the world, whose glory days had long faded into history

Not so long ago, Wrexham AFC was only known only to die-hard football supporters in North Wales or English lower divisions leagues. A football club from the oldest international stadium still in operation, but whose best days were now distant memories, had become an aside in the most popular sport on the planet. Then, in a move that would change the course of the club's history, Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham AFC, which came as a surprise to the fans of Wrexham AFC. But, their goal was clear: To restore the club to prominence and, eventually, the Premier League. Wrexham, established in 1864, is the world's third-oldest professional football club. But far from its proud heritage, the club's fortunes by the 2010s had been dwindling to alarming proportions. Financial malady, relegation, and oblivion in English football's fifth tier rendered it a tale of lost legacy. Also Read: 2028 LA Olympics: 'China is serious about winning gold in...', says former Australia captain Steve Waugh The fans attempted to salvage what remained. The club was made fan-owned in 2011. There was loyalty and affection, but not much cash. Promotion was a pipe dream. Then came a twist of events no one could have ever imagined. Hollywood arrives in North Wales When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney revealed in late 2020 that they were purchasing Wrexham, most did not believe it. Two actors, one famous for irreverent humor, the other for his wild persona on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, were venturing into the rough-and-tumble world of lower-league English football? It was a PR stunt, it seemed. What a time to be alive 🤩 🔴⚪️ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/S8E4FJUKCF — Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) April 26, 2025 It wasn't. The duo put not only their money, but their heart into it. They heard the fans. They chronicled the experience with the popular series Welcome to Wrexham, bringing millions of people worldwide a personal glimpse into the difficulty and beauty of retooling a storied club. They weren't playing at being owners — they were owners. One league at a time The football results eventually caught up with the off-pitch buzz. During the 2022-23, Wrexham won the National League in thrilling fashion, setting records and grabbing worldwide attention. In the next season of 2023-24, they didn't let up. A second-place finish in League Two meant promotion — again, to League One. In the 2024-25 season, on April 26, 2025, Wrexham beat Charlton Athletic 3-0, securing their third promotion in three straight years. They were heading to the Championship, the second tier of English football — a level they hadn't reached since 1982. Town are going up olé olé 🎵 🔴⚪️ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/nmsNqKeERE — Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) April 26, 2025 This was the first time any club had ever won three consecutive promotions between the fifth tier and the Championship. More than a club Something about Wrexham's rise is more than the footy. It's the heart behind it. The Welcome to Wrexham series touched hearts. From hardcore Welsh supporters who've followed the club through decades of disappointment, to American families watching their very first football game because Deadpool made them do it, the club became something else — a symbol of hope, of community, of storytelling in its purest form. Shirts are out of stock everywhere. Wrexham fan clubs now have a presence in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Melbourne, and more. The Racecourse Ground is no longer a forgotten past — it's a destination. And the players? Many were once journeymen. Now, they're household names. Where to now? The dream doesn't stop here. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have made it official — they want to see Wrexham in the Premier League. That is probably still two or three years down the line, but based on the last three seasons, you would not want to place a bet against them. The Championship will be a real test — bigger clubs, greater stakes, and the pressure of maintaining momentum. But Wrexham has already shown it doesn't play by conventional logic. This is a club that's redefining the rules. Wrexham AFC's strory is not one of celebrity owners or back-to-back promotions. It's one of self-belief. Of giving a community that felt forgotten something to believe in once more.

Against all odds: How Wrexham AFC turned into a global sensation from a forgotten club

In a tragic incident, several people have bee killed after a car rammed into a crowd enjoying the Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival, a street festival, in Canada's Vancouver, reported the local media. The incident took place&nbsp;at 8 pm (local time) on Saturday. According to the police the suspect is in cutody and interrogation is on.
The crowd was celebrating the Philippines&rsquo; first national hero at the annual event when the ttack took place. The number of casualties is not known so far as emergency services respond to the situation.
&ldquo;A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured after a driver drove into a crowd at a street festival at E. 41st Avenue and Fraser shortly after 8 p.m. tonight. The driver is in custody. We will provide more information as the investigation unfolds,&rdquo; Vancouver Police Department (VPD) said in a post on X.
Meanwhile several videos have surfaced online of the attack.
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so many police cars, fire trucks and ambulances came through. scary stuff <a href="https://t.co/0TvQvd6QNA">pic.twitter.com/0TvQvd6QNA</a>
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In the videos of the attack shared online and gone viral, the black SUV suspectedly used in the attack can be seen with a crushed front hood.
Several people can be seen&nbsp;tended by first responders, while some of them are lying motionless on the bloodied street.
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&ldquo;We will work to provide more information as soon as we can, but at this time Vancouver police have confirmed that there are a number of fatalities and multiple injuries," said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim after the tragic incident.
(This is a developing story)

Several casualties reported as man drives into a crowd attending a street festival in Vancouver | world news

In a tragic incident, several people have bee killed after a car rammed into a crowd enjoying the Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival, a street festival, in Canada's Vancouver, reported the local media. The incident took place at 8 pm (local time) on Saturday. According to the police the suspect is in cutody and interrogation is on. The crowd was celebrating the Philippines’ first national hero at the annual event when the ttack took place. The number of casualties is not known so far as emergency services respond to the situation. “A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured after a driver drove into a crowd at a street festival at E. 41st Avenue and Fraser shortly after 8 p.m. tonight. The driver is in custody. We will provide more information as the investigation unfolds,” Vancouver Police Department (VPD) said in a post on X. Meanwhile several videos have surfaced online of the attack. so many police cars, fire trucks and ambulances came through. scary stuff pic.twitter.com/0TvQvd6QNA — Marc (@marcmaravillas) April 27, 2025 In the videos of the attack shared online and gone viral, the black SUV suspectedly used in the attack can be seen with a crushed front hood. Several people can be seen tended by first responders, while some of them are lying motionless on the bloodied street. Initial reports of several killed and over a dozen injured, after an SUV plowed into a closed-off street filled with people celebrating the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, Canada. pic.twitter.com/cLQQPfOMCq — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 27, 2025 “We will work to provide more information as soon as we can, but at this time Vancouver police have confirmed that there are a number of fatalities and multiple injuries," said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim after the tragic incident. (This is a developing story)

Lapu Lapu Festival: Several casualties reported as man drives into crowd in Vancouver

A massive explosion rocked Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday (Apr 26), killing at least 14 people and injuring over 750, according to Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
US President Donald Trump, like most of the western leader, talked about the India-Pakistan tensions and said that the Kashmir conflict is "1,000" year sold and India is facing birder tensions with Pakistan since "1,500" years or even "more than that". The only problem with the statement of US president is, Pakistan came on the maps just 78 years ago. &nbsp;
Former Australia captain and great&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/steve-waugh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Waugh</a>&nbsp;believes that China has the potential to be a global power in cricket as the game heads towards the 2028 LA Olympics.
Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;
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Donald Trump is facing a storm of criticism after his appearance at Pope Francis' funeral in Rome on Saturday (Apr 26).
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US President Donald Trump, like most of the western leader, talked about the India-Pakistan tensions and said that the Kashmir conflict is "1,000" year sold and India is facing border tensions with Pakistan since "1,500" years or even "more than that".
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A massive explosion rocked Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday (Apr 26), killing at least 14 people and injuring over 750, according to Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. US President Donald Trump, like most of the western leader, talked about the India-Pakistan tensions and said that the Kashmir conflict is "1,000" year sold and India is facing birder tensions with Pakistan since "1,500" years or even "more than that". The only problem with the statement of US president is, Pakistan came on the maps just 78 years ago. Former Australia captain and great Steve Waugh believes that China has the potential to be a global power in cricket as the game heads towards the 2028 LA Olympics. Click on the headlines to read more Massive explosion at Iran's largest port kills 14, injures 750 A massive explosion rocked Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday (Apr 26), killing at least 14 people and injuring over 750, according to Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. 'Tone-deaf' Trump's disrespectful behaviour at Pope's funeral ignites online hate: 'Moron embarrassed us on world stage' Donald Trump is facing a storm of criticism after his appearance at Pope Francis' funeral in Rome on Saturday (Apr 26). Trump says India-Pak tension is '1,500' years old. Only problem is Pakistan didn't exist then US President Donald Trump, like most of the western leader, talked about the India-Pakistan tensions and said that the Kashmir conflict is "1,000" year sold and India is facing border tensions with Pakistan since "1,500" years or even "more than that". 2028 LA Olympics: 'China is serious about winning gold in...', says former Australia captain Steve Waugh Former Australia captain and great Steve Waugh believes that China has the potential to be a global power in cricket as the game heads towards the 2028 LA Olympics. WATCH | Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistani troops open fire at Indian posts along the LoC

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Former Australia captain and great <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/steve-waugh">Steve Waugh</a> believes that China has the potential to be a global power in cricket as the game heads towards the 2028 LA Olympics.
Addressing an event, Waugh said, "As soon as cricket's inclusion in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/olympics">Olympics</a> was announced, China started building a team. They are serious about winning gold."
During the chat, Waugh also forecast how the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/t20">T20</a> format is going to revolutionise the game and said, "T20 is massive now. It's billions of dollars, and it's growing every day."&nbsp;"Test cricket will survive, but T20 will dominate. Players will soon be contracted mainly to franchises. Test matches might even need special permissions," the World Cup-winning former Aussie captain added.
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He also talked about how nations such as the USA and Saudi Arabia are investing money into cricket. He said, "It's exciting. The game is reaching new parts of the world, and the Olympics will take it even further."
<h2>'India is the best place in the world for photography'</h2>
The former Australia captain spoke fondly about his many trips to India, not only as a cricketer but also as a photographer and humanitarian. He described India as 'the best place in the world for photography', and recalled how one of his photos from Rajasthan won a World Photography Award. "In India, you really can't take a bad photo," he said, laughing
Waugh also reflected on how he helped inspire other cricketers to take up charity work in India. He said, "Back then, not many sportspeople were doing it. But I think seeing someone take the first step made others realise they could too."

World, Sports, Cricket: Waugh spoke fondly about his many trips to India, not only as a cricketer but also as a photographer and humanitarian

Former Australia captain and great Steve Waugh believes that China has the potential to be a global power in cricket as the game heads towards the 2028 LA Olympics. Addressing an event, Waugh said, "As soon as cricket's inclusion in the Olympics was announced, China started building a team. They are serious about winning gold." During the chat, Waugh also forecast how the T20 format is going to revolutionise the game and said, "T20 is massive now. It's billions of dollars, and it's growing every day." "Test cricket will survive, but T20 will dominate. Players will soon be contracted mainly to franchises. Test matches might even need special permissions," the World Cup-winning former Aussie captain added. Also Read: Copa del Rey final: Barcelona edge Real Madrid in extra-time to lift trophy He also talked about how nations such as the USA and Saudi Arabia are investing money into cricket. He said, "It's exciting. The game is reaching new parts of the world, and the Olympics will take it even further." 'India is the best place in the world for photography' The former Australia captain spoke fondly about his many trips to India, not only as a cricketer but also as a photographer and humanitarian. He described India as 'the best place in the world for photography', and recalled how one of his photos from Rajasthan won a World Photography Award. "In India, you really can't take a bad photo," he said, laughing Waugh also reflected on how he helped inspire other cricketers to take up charity work in India. He said, "Back then, not many sportspeople were doing it. But I think seeing someone take the first step made others realise they could too."

2028 LA Olympics: 'China is serious about winning gold in...', says former Australia captain Steve Waugh

A massive explosion rocked Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday (Apr 26), killing at least 25 people and injuring over 800, according to State TV.
Shahid Rajaee Port is Iran's most advanced container terminal and a key gateway for goods into the country.
On the Telegram app, Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni early on Sunday (Apr 27) said that there were "14 dead and 750 injured so far in the explosion".
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<h2>What happened?</h2>
The blast, which triggered a major blaze, may have originated from a fire in the port's hazardous and chemical materials' storage depot, said the port's customs office in a statement carried on Iranian state TV.
The New York Times, citing an anonymous source linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that sodium perchlorate &mdash; a chemical used in missile solid fuel &mdash; exploded.
Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, head of the province's crisis management authority, told state TV that "the cause of this incident was the explosion of several containers stored in the Shahid Rajaee Port wharf area".
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Meanwhile, the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company clarified that the blast "has no connection to refineries, fuel tanks, distribution complexes or oil pipelines".
"Bandar Abbas oil facilities are currently operating without interruption," it added.
<h2>Blast felt 50 km away</h2>
Flames and thick black smoke engulfed parts of the port, with images showing debris-strewn streets, charred vehicles, and helicopters dropping water on the fire. The situation remains critical, with strong winds hampering firefighting efforts and concerns the fire could spread to other areas.
"The intensity of the fire in Shahid Rajaee Port has increased, and it is possible that the fire could spread to other areas and containers," reported state TV late Saturday.
Watch | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gas-tank-explodes-at-southern-iranian-port-over-500-injured-9005586">Gas tank explodes at Southern Iranian port</a>
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All schools and offices within a 23-kilometre (14-mile) radius, including in the city of Bandar Abbas, have been ordered to close on Sunday. "Hundreds have been transferred to nearby medical centres," and a blood donation appeal has been issued by the provincial blood transfusion centre.
Authorities confirmed the explosion caused severe damage across the port, with shockwaves felt up to 50 kilometres away.&nbsp;
<h2>President expresses sympathy for victims</h2>
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian offered condolences for the victims and announced that he has "issued an order to investigate the situation and the causes".

World news | A devastating explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port claimed 14 lives and injured over 750. Exact cause of blast remains unknown.

A massive explosion rocked Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday (Apr 26), killing at least 25 people and injuring over 800, according to State TV. Shahid Rajaee Port is Iran's most advanced container terminal and a key gateway for goods into the country. On the Telegram app, Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni early on Sunday (Apr 27) said that there were "14 dead and 750 injured so far in the explosion". Also read | Massive explosion at port city of Bandar Abbas in Iran, four killed, over 500 injured - Video What happened? The blast, which triggered a major blaze, may have originated from a fire in the port's hazardous and chemical materials' storage depot, said the port's customs office in a statement carried on Iranian state TV. The New York Times, citing an anonymous source linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that sodium perchlorate — a chemical used in missile solid fuel — exploded. Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, head of the province's crisis management authority, told state TV that "the cause of this incident was the explosion of several containers stored in the Shahid Rajaee Port wharf area". Also read | Pahalgam terror attack: Iran offers to mediate amid tensions between 'brotherly neighbours' India and Pakistan Meanwhile, the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company clarified that the blast "has no connection to refineries, fuel tanks, distribution complexes or oil pipelines". "Bandar Abbas oil facilities are currently operating without interruption," it added. Blast felt 50 km away Flames and thick black smoke engulfed parts of the port, with images showing debris-strewn streets, charred vehicles, and helicopters dropping water on the fire. The situation remains critical, with strong winds hampering firefighting efforts and concerns the fire could spread to other areas. "The intensity of the fire in Shahid Rajaee Port has increased, and it is possible that the fire could spread to other areas and containers," reported state TV late Saturday. Watch | Gas tank explodes at Southern Iranian port All schools and offices within a 23-kilometre (14-mile) radius, including in the city of Bandar Abbas, have been ordered to close on Sunday. "Hundreds have been transferred to nearby medical centres," and a blood donation appeal has been issued by the provincial blood transfusion centre. Authorities confirmed the explosion caused severe damage across the port, with shockwaves felt up to 50 kilometres away. President expresses sympathy for victims Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian offered condolences for the victims and announced that he has "issued an order to investigate the situation and the causes".

Iran port explosion: Death toll rises to 25, at least 800 injured; fire yet to be extinguished

Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th career title was spoiled by Italian Matteo Arnaldi, who beat the Serb 6-3, 6-4 in the Madrid Open second round on Saturday.
The fourth-seeded Djokovic suffered a second consecutive opening defeat, he also exited in his opener against Alejandro Tabilo in Monte Carlo two weeks ago.
<h2>Djokovic crashes out</h2>
Arnaldi, ranked 44th in the world, recorded just the second top-five win of his career and scribbled 'OMG' on the camera lens after his landmark victory.
"At the start I was just trying to not s*** in my pants, to be honest," said the 24-year-old Arnaldi.
The athletic Arnaldi squandered a 2-0 lead early in the contest but pounced again in the eighth game, breaking the Djokovic serve. The Italian wrapped up the opening set in 48 minutes.
Djokovic, a three-time champion in Madrid, fired 20 unforced errors in the first frame and finished the contest with a total of 32.
"He's my idol, he's always been. I was just glad that I could play him because I never played him, I just practised once with him. So playing him on a stage like this was already a victory for me," said Arnaldi, who showcased an entertaining brand of all-court tennis.
"But, you know, he is not at his best right now, so I came on court to try to play my best tennis and win. It happened. So right now, I don't even know what to say."
Elsewhere, Lorenzo Musetti, playing his first match since reaching the biggest final of his career in Monte Carlo, moved past Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 to book a third-round meeting with Stefanos Tsitsipas.
The talented Italian is on the cusp of making his top-10 debut, having entered the tournament at a career-high number 11.&nbsp;
Musetti admitted he is doing his best not to check the ATP live rankings website until he officially joins the top-10 club.
"This week, I don't want to look," said the 23-year-old, who moved up to number nine in the live rankings on Saturday.
Reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys was broken while serving for her third-round victory at 5-4 in the second set against Anna Kalinskaya, but recovered to complete a 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) in one hour and 48 minutes.
The fifth-seeded Keys lost to Kalinskaya earlier this month in Charleston.
"I knew I had to raise my level after getting a bit of spanking last time," said Keys.
A semi-finalist in Madrid 12 months ago, Keys awaits her compatriot Emma Navarro or Croatia's Donna Vekic in the round of 16.
American fourth seed Coco Gauff eased past compatriot Ann Li 6-2, 6-3 to set up a last-16 clash with Swiss Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic.
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Seventh-seeded teenager Mirra Andreeva continued her impressive form at WTA 1000 tournaments this season by storming into the fourth round with a 7-5, 6-3 performance against Polish 27th-seed Magdalena Frech.
The 17-year-old Russian, who won back-to-back titles in Dubai and Indian Wells, will take on Ukrainian qualifier Yulia Starodubtseva for a shot at reaching a second consecutive Madrid quarter-final.
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Tennis | World | Sports: Novak Djokovic suffered a second consecutive opening defeat, he also exited in his opener against Alejandro Tabilo in Monte Carlo two weeks ago.

Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th career title was spoiled by Italian Matteo Arnaldi, who beat the Serb 6-3, 6-4 in the Madrid Open second round on Saturday. The fourth-seeded Djokovic suffered a second consecutive opening defeat, he also exited in his opener against Alejandro Tabilo in Monte Carlo two weeks ago. Djokovic crashes out Arnaldi, ranked 44th in the world, recorded just the second top-five win of his career and scribbled 'OMG' on the camera lens after his landmark victory. "At the start I was just trying to not s*** in my pants, to be honest," said the 24-year-old Arnaldi. The athletic Arnaldi squandered a 2-0 lead early in the contest but pounced again in the eighth game, breaking the Djokovic serve. The Italian wrapped up the opening set in 48 minutes. Djokovic, a three-time champion in Madrid, fired 20 unforced errors in the first frame and finished the contest with a total of 32. "He's my idol, he's always been. I was just glad that I could play him because I never played him, I just practised once with him. So playing him on a stage like this was already a victory for me," said Arnaldi, who showcased an entertaining brand of all-court tennis. "But, you know, he is not at his best right now, so I came on court to try to play my best tennis and win. It happened. So right now, I don't even know what to say." Elsewhere, Lorenzo Musetti, playing his first match since reaching the biggest final of his career in Monte Carlo, moved past Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 to book a third-round meeting with Stefanos Tsitsipas. The talented Italian is on the cusp of making his top-10 debut, having entered the tournament at a career-high number 11. Musetti admitted he is doing his best not to check the ATP live rankings website until he officially joins the top-10 club. "This week, I don't want to look," said the 23-year-old, who moved up to number nine in the live rankings on Saturday. Reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys was broken while serving for her third-round victory at 5-4 in the second set against Anna Kalinskaya, but recovered to complete a 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) in one hour and 48 minutes. The fifth-seeded Keys lost to Kalinskaya earlier this month in Charleston. "I knew I had to raise my level after getting a bit of spanking last time," said Keys. A semi-finalist in Madrid 12 months ago, Keys awaits her compatriot Emma Navarro or Croatia's Donna Vekic in the round of 16. American fourth seed Coco Gauff eased past compatriot Ann Li 6-2, 6-3 to set up a last-16 clash with Swiss Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic. ALSO READ | ‘Dhoni is carrying team on his shoulders, what are other 10 players doing,’ Raina’s rant on CSK’s slump in IPL 2025 Seventh-seeded teenager Mirra Andreeva continued her impressive form at WTA 1000 tournaments this season by storming into the fourth round with a 7-5, 6-3 performance against Polish 27th-seed Magdalena Frech. The 17-year-old Russian, who won back-to-back titles in Dubai and Indian Wells, will take on Ukrainian qualifier Yulia Starodubtseva for a shot at reaching a second consecutive Madrid quarter-final. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Madrid Open: Novak Djokovic crashes out in straight sets against Matteo Arnaldi

A two-year-old American citizen has been deported to Honduras with her mother, a federal judge confirmed on Friday. The Trump administration argued that the mother had requested her daughter accompany her, according to court documents.
US District Judge Terry Doughty said the child, identified as VML in court filings, was released in Honduras on Friday afternoon alongside her mother, who the judge noted is an undocumented immigrant.
<h2>Who is VML?</h2>
VML, a two-year-old girl born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on January 4, 2023. She is a US citizen by birth. But now, she is in Honduras after US immigration officials deported her along with her mother, who is an undocumented immigrant.
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The case has raised serious questions about how a citizen child could be deported without proper legal process.
<h2>What happened?</h2>
Earlier this week, VML's mother went to a regular check-in with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She took VML and her 11-year-old sister with her. ICE detained all three.
Lawyers for the family quickly filed an emergency petition. They argued that it was illegal to detain and deport VML because she was a US citizen.
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<h2>Judge steps in</h2>
Federal Judge Terry Doughty said it is illegal to deport or detain a US citizen. He called for a hearing on May 16 to find out what really happened.
"In the interest of dispelling our strong suspicion that the government just deported a US citizen with no meaningful process," Judge Doughty wrote.
"It is illegal and unconstitutional to deport, detain for deportation, or recommend deportation of a US citizen," he added.
Still, VML and her mother were sent to Honduras on Friday afternoon.
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<h2>What is Trump administration's defence?</h2>
The government said the mother told ICE she wanted her daughter to stay with her and go back to Honduras.
"The mother wishes that the child be deported with her... But the court doesn&rsquo;t know that," Judge Doughty said.
Government lawyers also said, "VML is not at substantial risk of irreparable harm if kept with her lawful custodian mother."
<h2>Father's effort to stop the deportation</h2>
VML&rsquo;s father, who lives in Louisiana, tried to stop the deportation. He rushed to the ICE office in New Orleans after getting a call. But ICE officials would not give him much information.
When he spoke briefly with VML&rsquo;s mother, he heard her and their daughters crying. He reminded her that VML was a US citizen and could not be deported. But an ICE officer reportedly grabbed the phone and ended the call.
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The father tried to arrange for his sister-in-law, a US citizen, to take custody of VML. But ICE said it was not necessary because the child was already with her mother. They also warned the father he could be detained if he tried to pick her up.
Government lawyers said the man "claiming to be VML&rsquo;s father" had not properly identified himself to ICE.
<h2>What&rsquo;s next?</h2>
A hearing is set for May 16 in Monroe, Louisiana. It will look into whether VML's rights were violated and if any further action needs to be taken.

World: US District Judge Terry Doughty said the child, identified as VML in court filings, was released in Honduras on Friday afternoon alongside her mother.

A two-year-old American citizen has been deported to Honduras with her mother, a federal judge confirmed on Friday. The Trump administration argued that the mother had requested her daughter accompany her, according to court documents. US District Judge Terry Doughty said the child, identified as VML in court filings, was released in Honduras on Friday afternoon alongside her mother, who the judge noted is an undocumented immigrant. Who is VML? VML, a two-year-old girl born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on January 4, 2023. She is a US citizen by birth. But now, she is in Honduras after US immigration officials deported her along with her mother, who is an undocumented immigrant. Also read: 'Nothing to do with stupid war': Trump rages at media, Obama; says no Russia-Ukraine deal will silence critics in long rant The case has raised serious questions about how a citizen child could be deported without proper legal process. What happened? Earlier this week, VML's mother went to a regular check-in with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She took VML and her 11-year-old sister with her. ICE detained all three. Lawyers for the family quickly filed an emergency petition. They argued that it was illegal to detain and deport VML because she was a US citizen. Also read: 'Putin doesn’t want to stop the war': Trump says Russia needs to be 'dealt with differently' after meeting with Zelensky Judge steps in Federal Judge Terry Doughty said it is illegal to deport or detain a US citizen. He called for a hearing on May 16 to find out what really happened. "In the interest of dispelling our strong suspicion that the government just deported a US citizen with no meaningful process," Judge Doughty wrote. "It is illegal and unconstitutional to deport, detain for deportation, or recommend deportation of a US citizen," he added. Still, VML and her mother were sent to Honduras on Friday afternoon. Also read: Handshake and death stare: Curious case of two pictures of Trump and Macron in Pope Francis' funeral | Watch What is Trump administration's defence? The government said the mother told ICE she wanted her daughter to stay with her and go back to Honduras. "The mother wishes that the child be deported with her... But the court doesn’t know that," Judge Doughty said. Government lawyers also said, "VML is not at substantial risk of irreparable harm if kept with her lawful custodian mother." Father's effort to stop the deportation VML’s father, who lives in Louisiana, tried to stop the deportation. He rushed to the ICE office in New Orleans after getting a call. But ICE officials would not give him much information. When he spoke briefly with VML’s mother, he heard her and their daughters crying. He reminded her that VML was a US citizen and could not be deported. But an ICE officer reportedly grabbed the phone and ended the call. Watch: Trump's deportation plan stalled as courts rule on Alien Enemies Act The father tried to arrange for his sister-in-law, a US citizen, to take custody of VML. But ICE said it was not necessary because the child was already with her mother. They also warned the father he could be detained if he tried to pick her up. Government lawyers said the man "claiming to be VML’s father" had not properly identified himself to ICE. What’s next? A hearing is set for May 16 in Monroe, Louisiana. It will look into whether VML's rights were violated and if any further action needs to be taken.

'Illegal, unconstitutional': Who is VML? 2-year-old US toddler deported by Trump administration ‘with no meaningful process'

Celtic clinched their fourth successive Scottish Premiership title in fitting style with a 5-0 demolition of Dundee United on Saturday.
<h2>Celtic seal Scottish Premiership title</h2>
Nicolas Kuhn and Adam Idah both scored twice after Ryan Strain's own-goal set Celtic on course to wrap up their 13th Scottish crown in the last 14 seasons.
With four matches left for Celtic, the champions sit 18 points clear of second-placed Rangers, who have five games remaining.
The Glasgow club have claimed 21 of the last 26 domestic trophies as Brendan Rodgers' men reign supreme in Scotland.
Celtic had only needed a point at Tannadice to start their title party, but their goal spree ensured the celebrations went with a swing.
It was a familiar feeling for Celtic after a 5-0 win at Kilmarnock last term earned Rodgers the title in his first season back at Parkhead.
Rodgers' latest triumph moved the former Liverpool manager on to 11 major trophies as Celtic manager.
The title success keeps Celtic on course for their sixth treble in nine seasons, and Rodgers' third, when they face Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup final in May.
Celtic substitute James Forrest also wrote himself into the club record books with his 26th winners' medal, one more than Bobby Lennox, who played for the team's famous 1967 European champions.
Celtic captain Callum McGregor said: "Amazing performance, outstanding. It means the world to us.&nbsp;
"The sky is the limit for us. We were so good today. We have four league games to try and arrive into the Scottish Cup final in the best moment.
"If we do that, we have the chance to do something special this season."
There was a brief interruption to Celtic's title clincher when visiting fans threw dozens of tangerines -- in reference to Dundee United's nickname -- on the pitch in protest at the home club's ticket prices after they were charged up to &pound;42 ($56).
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Despite that hold-up, Celtic's title has been in little doubt since early in the season, with Rangers falling behind early on and Aberdeen collapsing in spectacular fashion after matching the champions' 31 points from the opening 11 games.
The Hoops didn't suffer their first league defeat until January 2 at Rangers, but were still 13 points ahead and a collapse was always out of the question.
Rodgers had criticised his players for being too comfortable after a defeat against bottom club St Johnstone earlier this month.
They have responded in emphatic fashion by hitting five goals in each of their following three matches.
Having also reached the Champions League knockout round play-offs, where they lost narrowly to Bayern Munich, Rodgers will now set his sights on strengthening Celtic for more domestic glory and European drama next season.
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World | Sports: Nicolas Kuhn and Adam Idah both scored twice after Ryan Strain's own-goal set Celtic on course to wrap up their 13th Scottish crown in the last 14 seasons.

Celtic clinched their fourth successive Scottish Premiership title in fitting style with a 5-0 demolition of Dundee United on Saturday. Celtic seal Scottish Premiership title Nicolas Kuhn and Adam Idah both scored twice after Ryan Strain's own-goal set Celtic on course to wrap up their 13th Scottish crown in the last 14 seasons. With four matches left for Celtic, the champions sit 18 points clear of second-placed Rangers, who have five games remaining. The Glasgow club have claimed 21 of the last 26 domestic trophies as Brendan Rodgers' men reign supreme in Scotland. Celtic had only needed a point at Tannadice to start their title party, but their goal spree ensured the celebrations went with a swing. It was a familiar feeling for Celtic after a 5-0 win at Kilmarnock last term earned Rodgers the title in his first season back at Parkhead. Rodgers' latest triumph moved the former Liverpool manager on to 11 major trophies as Celtic manager. The title success keeps Celtic on course for their sixth treble in nine seasons, and Rodgers' third, when they face Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup final in May. Celtic substitute James Forrest also wrote himself into the club record books with his 26th winners' medal, one more than Bobby Lennox, who played for the team's famous 1967 European champions. Celtic captain Callum McGregor said: "Amazing performance, outstanding. It means the world to us. "The sky is the limit for us. We were so good today. We have four league games to try and arrive into the Scottish Cup final in the best moment. "If we do that, we have the chance to do something special this season." There was a brief interruption to Celtic's title clincher when visiting fans threw dozens of tangerines -- in reference to Dundee United's nickname -- on the pitch in protest at the home club's ticket prices after they were charged up to £42 ($56). ALSO READ | ‘Dhoni is carrying team on his shoulders, what are other 10 players doing,’ Raina’s rant on CSK’s slump in IPL 2025 Despite that hold-up, Celtic's title has been in little doubt since early in the season, with Rangers falling behind early on and Aberdeen collapsing in spectacular fashion after matching the champions' 31 points from the opening 11 games. The Hoops didn't suffer their first league defeat until January 2 at Rangers, but were still 13 points ahead and a collapse was always out of the question. Rodgers had criticised his players for being too comfortable after a defeat against bottom club St Johnstone earlier this month. They have responded in emphatic fashion by hitting five goals in each of their following three matches. Having also reached the Champions League knockout round play-offs, where they lost narrowly to Bayern Munich, Rodgers will now set his sights on strengthening Celtic for more domestic glory and European drama next season. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Celtic win fourth successive Scottish Premiership title after 5-0 demolition of Dundee United

Mourners gathered at St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica&nbsp;on Saturday to say a final farewell to Pope Francis, a pontiff remembered during his funeral as a tireless champion of the poor and migrants.
The Resistance Front or the TRF which had claimed responsibility of the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday (April 22) that claimed lives of 27 tourists has retracted from its statement.
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Mourners gathered at St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica&nbsp;on Saturday to say a final farewell to Pope Francis, a pontiff remembered during his funeral as a tireless champion of the poor and migrants.
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The Resistance Front or the TRF which had claimed responsibility of the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday (April 22) that claimed lives of 27 tourists has retracted from its statement.
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US President Donald Trump on Saturday (April 26) slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin questioning whether the Kremlin truly wants to end the war in Ukraine, suggesting that tougher measures might be needed.
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Two photos of Trump and Macron have gone viral on the internet - one, where the US president seemingly gives a death stare to his French counterpart, and the second, where both are shaking hands.
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The Russian army has announced that Ukrainian forces have fully regained control of the Kursk region, a claim,&nbsp;Ukraine denied, saying that Russia's statements "do not correspond to reality."
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&nbsp;Pope Francis, the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, aged 88. His funeral was attended by many world leaders.
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Mourners gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday to say a final farewell to Pope Francis, a pontiff remembered during his funeral as a tireless champion of the poor and migrants. The Resistance Front or the TRF which had claimed responsibility of the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday (April 22) that claimed lives of 27 tourists has retracted from its statement. Farewell, Franciscus: ‘Pope of the People’ laid to rest as world leaders, 400,000 mourners say goodbye in historic Vatican funeral Mourners gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday to say a final farewell to Pope Francis, a pontiff remembered during his funeral as a tireless champion of the poor and migrants. Pahalgam attack: TRF terrorists claim they're not involved amid fury and punishment of Pakistan by India The Resistance Front or the TRF which had claimed responsibility of the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday (April 22) that claimed lives of 27 tourists has retracted from its statement. Massive explosion at port city of Bandar Abbas in Iran, four killed, over 500 injured - Video An explosion was reported at Shahid Rajaee port in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, more than 1,000 km (620 miles) south of capital Tehran, on Saturday. Over 500 people were injured and four were killed. 'Putin doesn’t want to stop the war': Trump says Russia needs to be 'dealt with differently' after meeting with Zelensky US President Donald Trump on Saturday (April 26) slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin questioning whether the Kremlin truly wants to end the war in Ukraine, suggesting that tougher measures might be needed. Handshake and death stare: Curious case of two pictures of Trump and Macron in Pope Francis' funeral | Watch Two photos of Trump and Macron have gone viral on the internet - one, where the US president seemingly gives a death stare to his French counterpart, and the second, where both are shaking hands. 'False': Russia claims Kursk liberation; Ukrainian army says Kremlin's statement 'don't correspond to reality' The Russian army has announced that Ukrainian forces have fully regained control of the Kursk region, a claim, Ukraine denied, saying that Russia's statements "do not correspond to reality." 'Speed up aliens' deportation': Elon Musk's DOGE goons building 'deportation machine' from sensitive personal data US President Donald Trump has been intensifying immigration crackdown in the country since the day he returned to Oval Office. His "closest buddy" Elon Musk's DOGE goons are building a "master database" to speed up the identification, detention, and deportation of undocumented migrants, reported CNN. Pope Francis' funeral: World leaders who attended farewell of 'people's Pope' in Vatican Pope Francis, the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, aged 88. His funeral was attended by many world leaders. Martin Scorsese joins Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor's Homebound as executive producer Legendary Hollywood filmmaker Martin Scorsese signs on as executive producer of Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Homebound ahead of its Cannes premiere next month. The movie is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and produced by Karan Johar. ‘Dhoni is carrying team on his shoulders, what are other 10 players doing,’ Raina’s rant on CSK’s slump in IPL 2025 In the absence of regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who got ruled out of the tournament with an elbow fracture, veteran MS Dhoni filled in his shoes, captaining the side for the remainder of the season.

Top 10 world news: Pope Francis laid to rest, TRF claim they're not involved in Pahalgam terror attack, and more

Iran&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday (April 26) that major differences still remain between Tehran and Washington, even after a third round of nuclear negotiations wrapped up in Oman.
"There are differences in both the major issues and in the details," Araghchi told a state TV reporter in Muscat. He added that "the negotiations this time were much more serious than before."
Araghchi said that the next round of talks will involve US envoy Steve Witkoff, saying, "Next round of talks to be held with US envoy Steve Witkoff."
He further added, "We have reached a point where we have to discuss detailed nuclear negotiations," and clarified that "Talks were only limited to nuclear issues, removal of sanctions."
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Despite the serious atmosphere, Araghchi remained cautious, "There are still differences on the general issues and the details," and "Our optimism is extremely cautious."
The six-hour-long meeting between Araghchi and Trump&rsquo;s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff was held through Omani mediators, a week after a second round of talks in Rome which both sides had earlier called constructive.
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<h2>More talks set for next week</h2>
Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, acting as a mediator, confirmed that the talks would continue, with a fourth round scheduled for next week.
"US-Iran talks today identified a shared aspiration to reach an agreement based on mutual respect and enduring commitments. Core principles, objectives and technical concerns were all addressed. Talks will continue next week with a further high-level meeting provisionally scheduled for May 3rd," Albusaidi wrote on X.
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Trump, early into his second term, has made efforts to tackle some of the world&rsquo;s most pressing issues, including Iran&rsquo;s nuclear ambitions.
"Iran remains steadfast in its principled stance on the need to end unjust sanctions and is ready to build confidence about the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme," Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters in Oman.
In a separate interview published on Friday, Trump told Time magazine: "I think we're going to make a deal with Iran," although he warned that military action remained an option if diplomacy failed.

World: Araghchi said that the next round of talks will involve US envoy Steve Witkoff, saying, "Next round of talks to be held with US envoy Steve Witkoff."

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday (April 26) that major differences still remain between Tehran and Washington, even after a third round of nuclear negotiations wrapped up in Oman. "There are differences in both the major issues and in the details," Araghchi told a state TV reporter in Muscat. He added that "the negotiations this time were much more serious than before." Araghchi said that the next round of talks will involve US envoy Steve Witkoff, saying, "Next round of talks to be held with US envoy Steve Witkoff." He further added, "We have reached a point where we have to discuss detailed nuclear negotiations," and clarified that "Talks were only limited to nuclear issues, removal of sanctions." Also read: Massive explosion at port city of Bandar Abbas in Iran, four killed, over 500 injured - Video Despite the serious atmosphere, Araghchi remained cautious, "There are still differences on the general issues and the details," and "Our optimism is extremely cautious." The six-hour-long meeting between Araghchi and Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff was held through Omani mediators, a week after a second round of talks in Rome which both sides had earlier called constructive. Watch: Russia and Iran forge stronger ties: $4.8 billion trade deal redefines global economy More talks set for next week Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, acting as a mediator, confirmed that the talks would continue, with a fourth round scheduled for next week. "US-Iran talks today identified a shared aspiration to reach an agreement based on mutual respect and enduring commitments. Core principles, objectives and technical concerns were all addressed. Talks will continue next week with a further high-level meeting provisionally scheduled for May 3rd," Albusaidi wrote on X. Watch: Iran fortifies nuclear sites amid US tensions Trump, early into his second term, has made efforts to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues, including Iran’s nuclear ambitions. "Iran remains steadfast in its principled stance on the need to end unjust sanctions and is ready to build confidence about the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme," Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters in Oman. In a separate interview published on Friday, Trump told Time magazine: "I think we're going to make a deal with Iran," although he warned that military action remained an option if diplomacy failed.

‘Extremely cautious’: Iran says ‘major differences’ remain after third round of nuclear talks with US

US President Donald Trump launched a fierce attack on the media on Saturday (April 26), claiming that any peace deal he secures in the Russia-Ukraine war would be unfairly criticised.
In a lengthy post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, "No matter what deal I make with respect to Russia/Ukraine, no matter how good it is, even if it&rsquo;s the greatest deal ever made, The Failing New York Times will speak BADLY of it."
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He went on to criticise journalist Peter Baker, saying, "Liddle&rsquo; Peter Baker, the very biased and untalented writer for The Times, followed his Editor&rsquo;s demands and wrote that Ukraine should get back territory, including, I suppose, Crimea, and other ridiculous requests, in order to stop the killing that is worse than anything since World War II."
Trump also pointed fingers at former President Barack Obama over the loss of Crimea, adding, "Why doesn&rsquo;t this lightweight reporter say that it was Obama who made it possible for Russia to steal Crimea from Ukraine without even a shot being fired. It was also Liddle&rsquo; Peter who wrote an absolutely fawning, yet terribly written Biography, on Obama. It was a JOKE! Did Baker ever criticize the Obama Crimea Giveaway? NO, not once, only TRUMP."
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He further distanced himself from the ongoing conflict, saying, "I&rsquo;ve had nothing to do with this stupid war, other than early on, when I gave Ukraine Javelins, and Obama gave them sheets. This is Sleepy Joe Biden&rsquo;s War, not mine. It was a loser from day one, and should have never happened, and wouldn&rsquo;t have happened if I were President at the time. I&rsquo;m just trying to clean up the mess that was left to me by Obama and Biden, and what a mess it is."
<h2>Trump and Zelensky meet privately in Rome</h2>
Trump&rsquo;s comments came after he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City.
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"President Trump and President Zelensky met privately today and had a very productive discussion," said White House communications director Steven Cheung. The Ukrainian side confirmed the meeting too.
This was the first encounter between Trump and Zelensky since their tense meeting in Washington in February, which had ended abruptly without agreement.
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World: Trump also pointed fingers at former President Barack Obama over the loss of Crimea, adding, "Why doesn’t this lightweight reporter say that it was Obama who made it possible for Russia to steal Crimea."

US President Donald Trump launched a fierce attack on the media on Saturday (April 26), claiming that any peace deal he secures in the Russia-Ukraine war would be unfairly criticised. In a lengthy post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, "No matter what deal I make with respect to Russia/Ukraine, no matter how good it is, even if it’s the greatest deal ever made, The Failing New York Times will speak BADLY of it." Also read: 'Putin doesn’t want to stop the war': Trump says Russia needs to be 'dealt with differently' after meeting with Zelensky He went on to criticise journalist Peter Baker, saying, "Liddle’ Peter Baker, the very biased and untalented writer for The Times, followed his Editor’s demands and wrote that Ukraine should get back territory, including, I suppose, Crimea, and other ridiculous requests, in order to stop the killing that is worse than anything since World War II." Trump also pointed fingers at former President Barack Obama over the loss of Crimea, adding, "Why doesn’t this lightweight reporter say that it was Obama who made it possible for Russia to steal Crimea from Ukraine without even a shot being fired. It was also Liddle’ Peter who wrote an absolutely fawning, yet terribly written Biography, on Obama. It was a JOKE! Did Baker ever criticize the Obama Crimea Giveaway? NO, not once, only TRUMP." Also read: 3 hours, 2 proposals: Secret Putin-Witkoff meet puts ‘direct talks’ on table. Where does Russia-Ukraine peace plan stand now? He further distanced himself from the ongoing conflict, saying, "I’ve had nothing to do with this stupid war, other than early on, when I gave Ukraine Javelins, and Obama gave them sheets. This is Sleepy Joe Biden’s War, not mine. It was a loser from day one, and should have never happened, and wouldn’t have happened if I were President at the time. I’m just trying to clean up the mess that was left to me by Obama and Biden, and what a mess it is." Trump and Zelensky meet privately in Rome Trump’s comments came after he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City. Also read: 'False': Russia claims Kursk liberation; Ukrainian army says Kremlin's statement 'don't correspond to reality' "President Trump and President Zelensky met privately today and had a very productive discussion," said White House communications director Steven Cheung. The Ukrainian side confirmed the meeting too. This was the first encounter between Trump and Zelensky since their tense meeting in Washington in February, which had ended abruptly without agreement. Watch: Zelenksyy Hopes Ukraine War Will End In 2025 Through Diplomacy Not Fighting

'Nothing to do with stupid war': Trump rages at media, Obama; says no Russia-Ukraine deal will silence critics in long rant

US President Donald Trump has been intensifying <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-arrested-by-kash-patel-led-fbi-for-helping-illegal-alien-escape-under-trumps-immigration-crackdown-9002710">immigration crackdown</a> in the country since the day he returned to Oval Office. His "closest buddy" Elon Musk's DOGE goons are building a "master database" to speed up the identification, detention, and deportation of undocumented migrants, reported CNN.&nbsp;
The project is using sensitive personal data from across federal government departments, including the IRS, Social Security Administration and Health and Human Services&mdash;with help from Palantir Technologies.&nbsp;
Notably, Palantir Technologies is a controversial Silicon Valley data analytics firm co-founded by Trump ally Peter Thiel.
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According to sources, it is an unprecedented attempt to centralise personal information from multiple agencies into a single source.&nbsp;
Their aim is to generate rapid "targeting lists&rdquo; for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, sources said.
However, they also warned that it could lead to a civil liberties disaster.&nbsp;
&ldquo;If they are designing a deportation machine, they will be able to do that,&rdquo; a former senior IRS employee told CNN.
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It also raised concerns amongst Democratic lawmakers and privacy advocates. Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) accused DOGE of &ldquo;rapidly, haphazardly, and unlawfully&rdquo; combining databases without proper oversight.&nbsp;
It further warned that the US citizens&rsquo; personal and financial data could be swept up and misused.
&ldquo;They&rsquo;re going to take the information we already have and put it into a system,&rdquo; a Trump administration official told CNN. &ldquo;It will be able to rapidly queue information. Everyone is converting to Palantir.&rdquo;
Trump was asked by TIME about whether the database would be used for immigration enforcement, to which, he answered "not that I know of."&nbsp;
However, public documents suggest otherwise, saying, Palantir&rsquo;s contract with DHS explicitly covers &ldquo;streamlining selection and apprehension operations of illegal aliens.&rdquo;
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The project is using sensitive personal data from across federal government departments, including IRS, Social Security Administration, Health and Human Services. WORLD

US President Donald Trump has been intensifying immigration crackdown in the country since the day he returned to Oval Office. His "closest buddy" Elon Musk's DOGE goons are building a "master database" to speed up the identification, detention, and deportation of undocumented migrants, reported CNN. The project is using sensitive personal data from across federal government departments, including the IRS, Social Security Administration and Health and Human Services—with help from Palantir Technologies. Notably, Palantir Technologies is a controversial Silicon Valley data analytics firm co-founded by Trump ally Peter Thiel. Also read: Not 'innocent': Trump administration's flip-flop deportation adds to American man's woes in El Salvador According to sources, it is an unprecedented attempt to centralise personal information from multiple agencies into a single source. Their aim is to generate rapid "targeting lists” for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, sources said. However, they also warned that it could lead to a civil liberties disaster. “If they are designing a deportation machine, they will be able to do that,” a former senior IRS employee told CNN. WATCH | Trump's deportation plan stalled as courts rule on Alien Enemies Act It also raised concerns amongst Democratic lawmakers and privacy advocates. Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) accused DOGE of “rapidly, haphazardly, and unlawfully” combining databases without proper oversight. It further warned that the US citizens’ personal and financial data could be swept up and misused. “They’re going to take the information we already have and put it into a system,” a Trump administration official told CNN. “It will be able to rapidly queue information. Everyone is converting to Palantir.” Trump was asked by TIME about whether the database would be used for immigration enforcement, to which, he answered "not that I know of." However, public documents suggest otherwise, saying, Palantir’s contract with DHS explicitly covers “streamlining selection and apprehension operations of illegal aliens.” Also read: ‘One hell of a president’: Trump praises ‘world’s coolest dictator’ Bukele as El Salvador jails US deportees in mega-prison

'Speed up aliens' deportation': Elon Musk's DOGE goons building 'deportation machine' from sensitive personal data

An explosion was reported at Shahid Rajaee port in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, more than 1,000 km (620 miles) south of capital Tehran, on Saturday. Over 500 people were injured and four killed, as per state media. Footage on state television showed thick columns of black smoke billowing from the port area, where many containers are stored, with helicopters deployed to fight the fire. The reason for the blast remains unknown. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed sympathy for the victims of the blast, dispatching the interior minister Eskandar Momeni to supervise an investigation.
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/why-isnt-iran-allowed-nuclear-weapons-8952398" rel="dofollow">Iran&rsquo;s </a>customs authority said in a statement that Saturday&rsquo;s explosion occurred in the Sina container yard, which is affiliated with the Ports and Maritime Organization.&nbsp;
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The injured were transferred to Hormozgan Hospital.&nbsp;A CCTV video of the incident is also doing the rounds on social media, though the Iranian administration has not yet issued any statement or verified the authenticity of these videos.&nbsp;
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🔴 CCTV footage shows the moment huge explosion rocked southern 🇮🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BandarAbbas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BandarAbbas</a> @ZSaffar <a href="https://t.co/etkQ6uy8ID">pic.twitter.com/etkQ6uy8ID</a>
&mdash; Zeinab Al Saffar | زينب الصفّار (@ZeinabSaffar) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZeinabSaffar/status/1916099705957761353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
National&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-iran-preparing-for-war-with-the-us-supreme-leader-khamenei-donald-trump-8936718" rel="dofollow">Iranian </a>Petroleum Refining and Distribution Company issued a statement following the blast saying, oil facilities in the area were not affected by the blast. &ldquo;The explosion and fire in Shahid Rajaei Port have no connection to refineries, fuel tanks, distribution complexes and oil pipelines related to this company,&rdquo; the company said.
Meanwhile, in a phone call with Iranian President&nbsp;Masoud Pezeshkian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his condolences for the loss of lives in the explosion in Bandar Abbas.
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President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran <a href="https://twitter.com/drpezeshkian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drpezeshkian</a> called PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> and strongly condemned the terror attack in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu &amp; Kashmir and conveyed his condolences for the victims. Both leaders agreed that there could be no justication for such&hellip;
&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1916132064337723543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The attack comes even as Washington and Tehran continue talks over the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-iran-nuclear-talks-what-is-irans-nuclear-programme-and-history-of-its-enemity-with-america-8954883" rel="dofollow">nuclear deal</a>, with a third round in Oman today.&nbsp;President Donald Trump has already warned that the United States will "lead the pack" in attacking Iran if talks over Tehran's nuclear programme do not result in a new deal, according to a Time Magazine interview.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-abbas-araghchi-the-chief-negotiator-leading-iran-us-nuclear-talks-8954515" rel="dofollow">Abbas Araghchi</a>, top diplomat and Iran's foreign minister is spearheading the high-level negotiations. At the negotiation table, Araghchi is facing US envoy Steve Witkoff, a real estate magnate without previous experience in foreign policy.
Earlier in 2020, Lebanon's capital Beirut was rocked by a major explosion triggered by the ignition of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate. The Lebanese government declared a two-week state of emergency in response to the disaster. The probe into the blast is underway.
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World | An explosion was reported at Shahid Rajaee port in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, more than 1,000km (620 miles) south of capital Tehran, on Saturday.

An explosion was reported at Shahid Rajaee port in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, more than 1,000 km (620 miles) south of capital Tehran, on Saturday. Over 500 people were injured and four killed, as per state media. Footage on state television showed thick columns of black smoke billowing from the port area, where many containers are stored, with helicopters deployed to fight the fire. The reason for the blast remains unknown. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed sympathy for the victims of the blast, dispatching the interior minister Eskandar Momeni to supervise an investigation. 👀 Blast reported at Iran's Bandar Abbas port, cause unclear. — Iran International pic.twitter.com/OOvdldRm4N — Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) April 26, 2025 Iran’s customs authority said in a statement that Saturday’s explosion occurred in the Sina container yard, which is affiliated with the Ports and Maritime Organization. Read More | Handshake and death stare: Curious case of two pictures of Trump and Macron in Pope Francis' funeral | Watch The injured were transferred to Hormozgan Hospital. A CCTV video of the incident is also doing the rounds on social media, though the Iranian administration has not yet issued any statement or verified the authenticity of these videos. 🔴 CCTV footage shows the moment huge explosion rocked southern 🇮🇷 #Iran.#BandarAbbas @ZSaffar pic.twitter.com/etkQ6uy8ID — Zeinab Al Saffar | زينب الصفّار (@ZeinabSaffar) April 26, 2025 National Iranian Petroleum Refining and Distribution Company issued a statement following the blast saying, oil facilities in the area were not affected by the blast. “The explosion and fire in Shahid Rajaei Port have no connection to refineries, fuel tanks, distribution complexes and oil pipelines related to this company,” the company said. Meanwhile, in a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his condolences for the loss of lives in the explosion in Bandar Abbas. President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran @drpezeshkian called PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terror attack in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and conveyed his condolences for the victims. Both leaders agreed that there could be no justication for such… — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 26, 2025 WATCH | New airspace guidelines in India after Pakistan closes airspace The attack comes even as Washington and Tehran continue talks over the nuclear deal, with a third round in Oman today. President Donald Trump has already warned that the United States will "lead the pack" in attacking Iran if talks over Tehran's nuclear programme do not result in a new deal, according to a Time Magazine interview. Abbas Araghchi, top diplomat and Iran's foreign minister is spearheading the high-level negotiations. At the negotiation table, Araghchi is facing US envoy Steve Witkoff, a real estate magnate without previous experience in foreign policy. Earlier in 2020, Lebanon's capital Beirut was rocked by a major explosion triggered by the ignition of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate. The Lebanese government declared a two-week state of emergency in response to the disaster. The probe into the blast is underway. WATCH | Russia declares Ukraine's Kursk offensive a failure, Putin credits North Korean troops for success

Massive explosion at port city of Bandar Abbas in Iran, four killed, over 500 injured - Video

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (April 26) slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin questioning whether the Kremlin truly wants to end the war in Ukraine, suggesting that tougher measures might be needed.
Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said, "With all of that being said, there was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days. It makes me think that maybe he doesn&rsquo;t want to stop the war, he&rsquo;s just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently, through 'Banking' or 'Secondary Sanctions'? Too many people are dying!!!"
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His sharp words came shortly after the Kremlin announced Russia&rsquo;s willingness to resume talks with Ukraine, claiming they would do so "without preconditions."
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "During yesterday's talks with Trump's envoy Witkoff, Vladimir Putin reiterated that Russia is ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine without any preconditions." Peskov also noted that Putin has made similar offers in the past.
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<h2>Trump and Zelensky meet privately before Pope Francis&rsquo; funeral</h2>
Trump&rsquo;s comments followed a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, held ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City.
"President Trump and President Zelensky met privately today and had a very productive discussion," said White House communications director Steven Cheung.
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The Ukrainian presidency also confirmed the meeting, with Zelensky&rsquo;s spokesman Sergiy Nykyforov telling journalists: "The meeting took place and is already over," but gave no further details.
This latest development comes after the White House recently stated that Kyiv and Moscow were "very close to a deal."
The encounter between Trump and Zelensky was the first after their verbal spat in Washington back in February. At that time, discussions in the Oval Office ended abruptly, with no clear breakthrough.
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World: Trump’s comments followed a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, held ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (April 26) slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin questioning whether the Kremlin truly wants to end the war in Ukraine, suggesting that tougher measures might be needed. Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said, "With all of that being said, there was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days. It makes me think that maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war, he’s just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently, through 'Banking' or 'Secondary Sanctions'? Too many people are dying!!!" Also read: 'False': Russia claims Kursk liberation; Ukrainian army says Kremlin's statement 'don't correspond to reality' His sharp words came shortly after the Kremlin announced Russia’s willingness to resume talks with Ukraine, claiming they would do so "without preconditions." Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "During yesterday's talks with Trump's envoy Witkoff, Vladimir Putin reiterated that Russia is ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine without any preconditions." Peskov also noted that Putin has made similar offers in the past. Also read: 3 hours, 2 proposals: Secret Putin-Witkoff meet puts ‘direct talks’ on table. Where does Russia-Ukraine peace plan stand now? Trump and Zelensky meet privately before Pope Francis’ funeral Trump’s comments followed a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, held ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City. "President Trump and President Zelensky met privately today and had a very productive discussion," said White House communications director Steven Cheung. Also read: Handshake and death stare: Curious case of two pictures of Trump and Macron in Pope Francis' funeral | Watch The Ukrainian presidency also confirmed the meeting, with Zelensky’s spokesman Sergiy Nykyforov telling journalists: "The meeting took place and is already over," but gave no further details. This latest development comes after the White House recently stated that Kyiv and Moscow were "very close to a deal." The encounter between Trump and Zelensky was the first after their verbal spat in Washington back in February. At that time, discussions in the Oval Office ended abruptly, with no clear breakthrough. Watch: Trump, Zelensky Meet At Pope's Funeral Weeks After White House Clash

'Putin doesn’t want to stop the war': Trump says Russia needs to be 'dealt with differently' after meeting with Zelensky

A man in Japan hid his father's dead body in a closet for two years, allegedly because of the high funeral costs. During this time, he continued to draw his pension. His secret was revealed after some well-meaning neighbours reached out to the police after he failed to open his Chinese restaurant in Tokyo for a week, Fuji News Network reported.
Nobuhiko Suzuki's absence was worrying for the people who knew him. So they informed the police. When the officers reached his home, they found his father&rsquo;s skeleton in the wardrobe. They were shocked to discover human remains in the man's house.
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Upon questioning, Suzuki revealed that he hid the body after his father passed away at age 86 in January 2023. He said that he could not pay for the funeral, and so decided to hide the body. "The funeral was expensive," he said.
Meanwhile, it is not clear how his father passed away. Suzuki claims that on the day he returned from work, and found his father dead.&nbsp;
He further added that he did not feel any kind of guilt either because he believes his father was to blame for his own death.&nbsp;
However, Suzuki is now under arrest and is being investigated for embezzling his dead father's pension.&nbsp;
<h2>Pension embezzlement case in Japan</h2>
This is not the first case of pension embezzlement in Japan. In 2023, a 56-year-old hid his mother's body from 2019 to 2022 so that he could continue to receive her pension. In total, he took about two million yen from her pension.
Meanwhile, people on social media have mixed reactions to the story. Many of them sympathise with the man about the funeral costs. One of them wrote that he spent two million yen (US$14,000) on his father's funeral because he did not know anything about the process.
According to a survey by Japanese funeral service provider San Holdings Inc., a funeral costs around 1.3 million yen (US$8,900) following the COVID-19 pandemic. This is less than pre-pandemic prices since people now hold simpler rituals, SCMP reported.

Suzuki hid his father's body for two years and is now under arrest. He is being investigated for embezzling his dead father's pension. World Trending

A man in Japan hid his father's dead body in a closet for two years, allegedly because of the high funeral costs. During this time, he continued to draw his pension. His secret was revealed after some well-meaning neighbours reached out to the police after he failed to open his Chinese restaurant in Tokyo for a week, Fuji News Network reported. Nobuhiko Suzuki's absence was worrying for the people who knew him. So they informed the police. When the officers reached his home, they found his father’s skeleton in the wardrobe. They were shocked to discover human remains in the man's house. Also Read: This Japanese man dates 15 women at a time. He'll soon start training other men Upon questioning, Suzuki revealed that he hid the body after his father passed away at age 86 in January 2023. He said that he could not pay for the funeral, and so decided to hide the body. "The funeral was expensive," he said. Meanwhile, it is not clear how his father passed away. Suzuki claims that on the day he returned from work, and found his father dead. He further added that he did not feel any kind of guilt either because he believes his father was to blame for his own death. However, Suzuki is now under arrest and is being investigated for embezzling his dead father's pension. Pension embezzlement case in Japan This is not the first case of pension embezzlement in Japan. In 2023, a 56-year-old hid his mother's body from 2019 to 2022 so that he could continue to receive her pension. In total, he took about two million yen from her pension. Meanwhile, people on social media have mixed reactions to the story. Many of them sympathise with the man about the funeral costs. One of them wrote that he spent two million yen (US$14,000) on his father's funeral because he did not know anything about the process. According to a survey by Japanese funeral service provider San Holdings Inc., a funeral costs around 1.3 million yen (US$8,900) following the COVID-19 pandemic. This is less than pre-pandemic prices since people now hold simpler rituals, SCMP reported.

Japanese man hid father's dead body for 2 years, continued to draw his pension

Aeroplanes and airports seem to have become a favourite spot for anyone looking to go manic. A woman on a Southwest Airlines flight defecated on her seat recently, and no one yet knows what caused her to do it. The incident occurred on flight 418 from Philadelphia to Chicago Midway.
The plane had already taken off, but the woman did something so grotesque that the pilot had to return to the airport. Reports suggest that the woman removed her clothes and pooped on her seat.&nbsp;
After the plane returned, police officers got on the flight and took the woman away. A medical team was also called since the plane was now the scene of a biohazard.
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Everyone had to be disembarked from the plane since it was no longer fit to fly. It was sent for a thorough cleaning to remove all traces of germs. The sterilisation process was lengthy, and so the flight remained out of service for hours. What prompted the woman to act in this manner is not clear.
The airline issued an apology to its passengers. "Our Teams are reaching out to those onboard to apologize for the situation and any delays to their travel plans. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees, and we appreciate the professionalism of our flight crew," it said in a statement.
<h2>Woman strips on flight, parades naked in the aisle</h2>
Lately, several women have gone berserk either on flights or at airports. Just last month, a woman stripped naked after the plane started going towards the runway, demanding to be deboarded. She rubbed herself against a flight attendant and banged on the cockpit door.
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This also happened on a Southwest flight travelling from Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona. She said that she was bipolar and wanted to get off. She then started screaming and jumping, before proceeding to take off her clothes. She started parading up and down the aisle as horrified passengers looked on.
Passengers said that it seemed like she was having a "mental breakdown." The plane had to be turned around to the gate, where law enforcement officials took her to a doctor.&nbsp;
<h2>Woman strips, damages things at Texas airport</h2>
In another weird incident, a woman stripped naked at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Texas and went on a violent rampage. She could be seen gyrating with a bottle in her hand. The woman then stabbed a restaurant with a pencil and also bit him. She started breaking things and damaged a television.&nbsp;
After she was arrested, she told officers that she had forgotten to take her medicine. She also referred to herself as goddess Venus and said she identified as Disney princesses, Ariel and Pocahontas.&nbsp;
Recently, a man was also filmed peeing while still sitting in his seat on a plane.&nbsp;

A woman took off all her clothes and then pooped on her seat on a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago Midway. The reason for such a bizarre act is not known. World Trending

Aeroplanes and airports seem to have become a favourite spot for anyone looking to go manic. A woman on a Southwest Airlines flight defecated on her seat recently, and no one yet knows what caused her to do it. The incident occurred on flight 418 from Philadelphia to Chicago Midway. The plane had already taken off, but the woman did something so grotesque that the pilot had to return to the airport. Reports suggest that the woman removed her clothes and pooped on her seat. After the plane returned, police officers got on the flight and took the woman away. A medical team was also called since the plane was now the scene of a biohazard. Also Read: Woman strips naked on plane, parades down the aisle demanding to get off Everyone had to be disembarked from the plane since it was no longer fit to fly. It was sent for a thorough cleaning to remove all traces of germs. The sterilisation process was lengthy, and so the flight remained out of service for hours. What prompted the woman to act in this manner is not clear. The airline issued an apology to its passengers. "Our Teams are reaching out to those onboard to apologize for the situation and any delays to their travel plans. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees, and we appreciate the professionalism of our flight crew," it said in a statement. Woman strips on flight, parades naked in the aisle Lately, several women have gone berserk either on flights or at airports. Just last month, a woman stripped naked after the plane started going towards the runway, demanding to be deboarded. She rubbed herself against a flight attendant and banged on the cockpit door. Also Read: Naked woman stabs and bites people at Texas airport, identifies as Disney princesses This also happened on a Southwest flight travelling from Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona. She said that she was bipolar and wanted to get off. She then started screaming and jumping, before proceeding to take off her clothes. She started parading up and down the aisle as horrified passengers looked on. Passengers said that it seemed like she was having a "mental breakdown." The plane had to be turned around to the gate, where law enforcement officials took her to a doctor. Woman strips, damages things at Texas airport In another weird incident, a woman stripped naked at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Texas and went on a violent rampage. She could be seen gyrating with a bottle in her hand. The woman then stabbed a restaurant with a pencil and also bit him. She started breaking things and damaged a television. After she was arrested, she told officers that she had forgotten to take her medicine. She also referred to herself as goddess Venus and said she identified as Disney princesses, Ariel and Pocahontas. Recently, a man was also filmed peeing while still sitting in his seat on a plane.

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World leaders, including US President Donald Trump and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, attended the funeral event of Pope Francis in Vatican City on Saturday. Two photos of Trump and Macron have gone viral on the internet - one, where the US president seemingly gives a death stare to his French counterpart, and the second, where both are shaking hands.
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The handshake is during the Sign of Peace, a rite where individuals express peace, communion and charity with each other. Both leaders can be seen shaking hands and saying: "Peace be with you."&nbsp;
Seating arrangement at the Pope's funeral was the talk of the town ahead of the scheduled event, with reports stating that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky might be seated alongside Trump. However, Zelensky was seated with Indian President Droupadi Murmu. All these leaders were also given the front row.
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky have been given front-row seats for Pope Francis&rsquo;s funeral.&nbsp;Emmanuel Macron is also sat in the front row.
Trump and Macron had the leaders of Estonia and Finland seated between them. Earlier in March, Trump and Macron met at the White House, and videos of their 'bromance went viral on the internet with some even calling their hugs, yank handshakes, hand grips and knee touches "awkward."
French President Macron has taken the seat of a mediator for the talks between Ukrainian and US officials for a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Earlier this month, talks were held in Paris amid Trump's threats that he would walk away from the mediation if Kyiv did not agree to the US' proposal. &nbsp;
Meanwhile, Trump held a short meeting with Zelensky in St. Peter's Basilica before the Pope's funeral. They were also joined by Macron and UK PM Keir Starmer.
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Video footage of Trump, Zelensky and Macron meeting in St Peter&rsquo;s Basilica in the Vatican 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇫🇷🇻🇦 <a href="https://t.co/F0iQ3rFfM6">pic.twitter.com/F0iQ3rFfM6</a>
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World | Two photos of Trump and Macron have gone viral - one, where the US president seemingly gives a death stare, and the second, where both are shaking hands.

World leaders, including US President Donald Trump and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, attended the funeral event of Pope Francis in Vatican City on Saturday. Two photos of Trump and Macron have gone viral on the internet - one, where the US president seemingly gives a death stare to his French counterpart, and the second, where both are shaking hands. The handshake is during the Sign of Peace, a rite where individuals express peace, communion and charity with each other. Both leaders can be seen shaking hands and saying: "Peace be with you." Seating arrangement at the Pope's funeral was the talk of the town ahead of the scheduled event, with reports stating that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky might be seated alongside Trump. However, Zelensky was seated with Indian President Droupadi Murmu. All these leaders were also given the front row. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky have been given front-row seats for Pope Francis’s funeral. Emmanuel Macron is also sat in the front row. Trump and Macron had the leaders of Estonia and Finland seated between them. Earlier in March, Trump and Macron met at the White House, and videos of their 'bromance went viral on the internet with some even calling their hugs, yank handshakes, hand grips and knee touches "awkward." French President Macron has taken the seat of a mediator for the talks between Ukrainian and US officials for a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Earlier this month, talks were held in Paris amid Trump's threats that he would walk away from the mediation if Kyiv did not agree to the US' proposal. Meanwhile, Trump held a short meeting with Zelensky in St. Peter's Basilica before the Pope's funeral. They were also joined by Macron and UK PM Keir Starmer. Video footage of Trump, Zelensky and Macron meeting in St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇫🇷🇻🇦 pic.twitter.com/F0iQ3rFfM6 — Niv Calderon (@nivcalderon) April 26, 2025

Handshake and death stare: Curious case of two pictures of Trump and Macron in Pope Francis' funeral | Watch

Mourners gathered at St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica on Saturday to say a final farewell to Pope Francis, a pontiff remembered during his funeral as a tireless champion of the poor and migrants.
The funeral Mass was held on the steps of the Basilica, one of the holiest sites of the Catholic Church, with over 50 world leaders and 11 reigning monarchs attending. Among those present were US President Donald Trump, former President Joe Biden, Argentine President Javier Milei, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also attended and held a private meeting with Trump before the service.
Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/popes-coffin-reaches-final-resting-place-at-santa-maria-maggiore-basilica-9005024">Pope's coffin reaches final resting place at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica</a>
A crowd of more than 250,000 gathered in St. Peter&rsquo;s Square to witness the ceremony, with another 150,000 lining the 6-kilometre route through Rome as the pope&rsquo;s coffin made its way to his final resting place. Millions more around the world watched the first Latin American pope&rsquo;s funeral on television.
<h2>A humble farewell for a pope among the people</h2>
Pope Francis&rsquo; simple coffin was carried back into the basilica following the nearly two-hour service, where he was praised as a "pope among the people." From there, it was taken in procession across the River Tiber to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore for burial, passing the ancient Colosseum along the way.
The pope had passed away at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke on Easter Monday, just a day after he appeared in St. Peter&rsquo;s Square.
During the days leading up to the funeral, around 400,000 mourners visited St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica to pay their final respects as his body lay in state. On Friday night, his coffin was officially sealed in a ceremony led by Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell.
<h2>A life dedicated to peace, the poor, and the marginalised</h2>
The funeral Mass opened with the Latin chant, "Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him."
In his homily, Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re praised Pope Francis&rsquo; tireless efforts for refugees and the poor. "His gestures and exhortations in favour of refugees and displaced persons are countless," he said. "His insistence on working on behalf of the poor was constant."
Cardinal Re also recalled how Pope Francis constantly called for peace amidst "raging wars, with their inhumane horrors," urging honest negotiations and reconciliation. One of Francis&rsquo; key messages, the cardinal reminded mourners, was, "Build bridges, not walls."
Prayers were offered in several languages, including French, Arabic, Portuguese, Polish, German, and Mandarin, fitting for a pope who aimed to reach Catholics worldwide.
Communion was first shared among cardinals and then among the crowd. 
<h2>A funeral shaped by Francis&rsquo; wishes</h2>
Pope Francis had personally approved the order of the day in June 2024. Wanting a simpler ceremony, Vatican officials said he wished the funeral to reflect the life of "a pastor and disciple of Christ, and not of a powerful person in this world."
Francis' commitment to the poor was again evident, with homeless people, migrants, and even a group of transgender women living in a Roman convent invited to attend. These guests were chosen by the Sant&rsquo;Egidio charity, known for its work with marginalised communities.
At his request, a group of poor and needy individuals also stood on the steps of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore to pay their respects before his burial. He believed, the Vatican said, that "the poor have a privileged place in the heart of God."
Pope Francis is the first pope in over three centuries to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, and the burial took place privately, away from the public gaze.
<h2>A legacy of reform, and controversy</h2>
Francis leaves behind a legacy of firsts: the first Latin American pope, the first Jesuit to hold the office, and the first modern-day pope from outside Europe.
Elected in 2013, he led a series of progressive reforms, including promoting greater roles for women in the Church. Yet his time in office was not without its challenges. Although he took notable steps to address clerical sexual abuse scandals, critics argue that much more remains to be done.
Francis also faced criticism from conservative parts of the Church, particularly over his more open stance on same-sex relationships. Famously asked about homosexuality, he responded, "Who am I to judge?" though he maintained the Church&rsquo;s traditional teachings.
Earlier this year, Francis rebuked the Trump administration&rsquo;s immigration policies and criticised Vice President JD Vance&rsquo;s use of religious arguments to justify them. Vance had been among the last visitors to meet Pope Francis, briefly speaking with him on Easter Sunday.
Now, the cardinals must gather for a conclave to choose his successor.

World: Pope Francis’ simple coffin was carried back into the basilica following the nearly two-hour service, where he was praised as a "pope among the people."

Mourners gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday to say a final farewell to Pope Francis, a pontiff remembered during his funeral as a tireless champion of the poor and migrants. The funeral Mass was held on the steps of the Basilica, one of the holiest sites of the Catholic Church, with over 50 world leaders and 11 reigning monarchs attending. Among those present were US President Donald Trump, former President Joe Biden, Argentine President Javier Milei, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also attended and held a private meeting with Trump before the service. Watch: Pope's coffin reaches final resting place at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica A crowd of more than 250,000 gathered in St. Peter’s Square to witness the ceremony, with another 150,000 lining the 6-kilometre route through Rome as the pope’s coffin made its way to his final resting place. Millions more around the world watched the first Latin American pope’s funeral on television. A humble farewell for a pope among the people Pope Francis’ simple coffin was carried back into the basilica following the nearly two-hour service, where he was praised as a "pope among the people." From there, it was taken in procession across the River Tiber to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore for burial, passing the ancient Colosseum along the way. The pope had passed away at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke on Easter Monday, just a day after he appeared in St. Peter’s Square. During the days leading up to the funeral, around 400,000 mourners visited St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects as his body lay in state. On Friday night, his coffin was officially sealed in a ceremony led by Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell. A life dedicated to peace, the poor, and the marginalised The funeral Mass opened with the Latin chant, "Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him." In his homily, Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re praised Pope Francis’ tireless efforts for refugees and the poor. "His gestures and exhortations in favour of refugees and displaced persons are countless," he said. "His insistence on working on behalf of the poor was constant." Cardinal Re also recalled how Pope Francis constantly called for peace amidst "raging wars, with their inhumane horrors," urging honest negotiations and reconciliation. One of Francis’ key messages, the cardinal reminded mourners, was, "Build bridges, not walls." Prayers were offered in several languages, including French, Arabic, Portuguese, Polish, German, and Mandarin, fitting for a pope who aimed to reach Catholics worldwide. Communion was first shared among cardinals and then among the crowd. A funeral shaped by Francis’ wishes Pope Francis had personally approved the order of the day in June 2024. Wanting a simpler ceremony, Vatican officials said he wished the funeral to reflect the life of "a pastor and disciple of Christ, and not of a powerful person in this world." Francis' commitment to the poor was again evident, with homeless people, migrants, and even a group of transgender women living in a Roman convent invited to attend. These guests were chosen by the Sant’Egidio charity, known for its work with marginalised communities. At his request, a group of poor and needy individuals also stood on the steps of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore to pay their respects before his burial. He believed, the Vatican said, that "the poor have a privileged place in the heart of God." Pope Francis is the first pope in over three centuries to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, and the burial took place privately, away from the public gaze. A legacy of reform, and controversy Francis leaves behind a legacy of firsts: the first Latin American pope, the first Jesuit to hold the office, and the first modern-day pope from outside Europe. Elected in 2013, he led a series of progressive reforms, including promoting greater roles for women in the Church. Yet his time in office was not without its challenges. Although he took notable steps to address clerical sexual abuse scandals, critics argue that much more remains to be done. Francis also faced criticism from conservative parts of the Church, particularly over his more open stance on same-sex relationships. Famously asked about homosexuality, he responded, "Who am I to judge?" though he maintained the Church’s traditional teachings. Earlier this year, Francis rebuked the Trump administration’s immigration policies and criticised Vice President JD Vance’s use of religious arguments to justify them. Vance had been among the last visitors to meet Pope Francis, briefly speaking with him on Easter Sunday. Now, the cardinals must gather for a conclave to choose his successor.

Farewell, Franciscus: ‘Pope of the People’ laid to rest as world leaders, 400,000 mourners say goodbye in historic Vatican funeral

Hundreds of dolphins and four whales have washed ashore along the coast of California since March, puzzling scientists. What's causing the phenomenon? Who is responsible for these marine creatures ending up dead on the beaches? Experts collected the carcasses and decided to study them to reach the root cause.
They found that something had poisoned the whales and dolphins. A team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration studied the 50 dead dolphins and four whales and concluded that they died from neurotoxins produced by a harmful algal bloom.
These toxins attack the nervous system and can even cause death. NOAA further said that several more of these marine animals had lost their lives. &ldquo;Hundreds of additional dolphins and sea lions have also died in other areas of California since the first domoic acid impacts were detected near Los Angeles in February,&rdquo; NOAA said in an update.
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Most of the dolphins that had died were adult male long-beaked common dolphins. A few others were short-beaked common dolphins, while two were pregnant females.
<h2>Neurotoxin poisoned the dolphins</h2>
NOAA said that 14 of the dolphins had been tested so far, and 11 of them were found to have high levels of domoic acid. &ldquo;One showed both domoic acid and saxitoxin, a different neurotoxin produced by another marine microorganism that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning."
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Scientists say that the ongoing harmful algal bloom has proved to be a death sentence for several creatures living along the coast of California. A type of algae called Pseudo-nitzschia australis releases Domoic acid, which gets collected in fish. When marine mammals eat them, it is passed on to them. The neurotoxin then attacks the brain and heart, causing seizures and permanent brain damage.&nbsp;
NOAA says that in March, they had more than 100 calls about dead sea lions and dolphins washing up on the beaches. This is the fourth consecutive year when such a bloom has been reported.
Oceans have been warming because of climate change, triggering the growth of these algae.

Dolphins and whales are dying en masse in California, sending a wave of panic among beachgoers. Experts say something in the water is poisoning them. World Trending

Hundreds of dolphins and four whales have washed ashore along the coast of California since March, puzzling scientists. What's causing the phenomenon? Who is responsible for these marine creatures ending up dead on the beaches? Experts collected the carcasses and decided to study them to reach the root cause. They found that something had poisoned the whales and dolphins. A team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration studied the 50 dead dolphins and four whales and concluded that they died from neurotoxins produced by a harmful algal bloom. These toxins attack the nervous system and can even cause death. NOAA further said that several more of these marine animals had lost their lives. “Hundreds of additional dolphins and sea lions have also died in other areas of California since the first domoic acid impacts were detected near Los Angeles in February,” NOAA said in an update. Also Read: Humpback whales are expert tool makers; blow and alter bubble nets to... Most of the dolphins that had died were adult male long-beaked common dolphins. A few others were short-beaked common dolphins, while two were pregnant females. Neurotoxin poisoned the dolphins NOAA said that 14 of the dolphins had been tested so far, and 11 of them were found to have high levels of domoic acid. “One showed both domoic acid and saxitoxin, a different neurotoxin produced by another marine microorganism that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning." Also Read: What killed 77 dolphins in Florida? The reason has been revealed over a decade later Scientists say that the ongoing harmful algal bloom has proved to be a death sentence for several creatures living along the coast of California. A type of algae called Pseudo-nitzschia australis releases Domoic acid, which gets collected in fish. When marine mammals eat them, it is passed on to them. The neurotoxin then attacks the brain and heart, causing seizures and permanent brain damage. NOAA says that in March, they had more than 100 calls about dead sea lions and dolphins washing up on the beaches. This is the fourth consecutive year when such a bloom has been reported. Oceans have been warming because of climate change, triggering the growth of these algae.

Mass poisoning has killed hundreds of dolphins in California

Pope Francis Funeral Live Updates:&nbsp;Pope Francis, the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, will be laid to rest on Saturday (Apr 26) in Rome. Pope Francis passed away on April 21, aged 88. He died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, less than a month after returning home from five weeks in hospital battling double pneumonia.
Pope Francis' funeral will take place at 10:00 am (0800 GMT) on Saturday in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. His body will be placed in a wooden coffin before the funeral and then placed in two other coffins that fit inside one another, each made of different types of wood, at his burial site.
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At least 400,000 people turned out for&nbsp;Pope Francis&rsquo;s funeral at&nbsp;the Vatican&nbsp;and lined&nbsp;Rome&rsquo;s streets,&nbsp;Italy&rsquo;s interior minister said.

Pope Francis Funeral Live: At least 400,000 people at Pope Francis’s funeral

<p class="paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm9y2l3tw001d356mkwnf19qi@published" data-editable="text" data-component-name="paragraph" data-article-gutter="true">Pope Francis&rsquo; &ldquo;insistence&rdquo; on working for the poor was woven into today&rsquo;s funeral events, with groups of underprivileged people invited to watch the service in St. Peter&rsquo;s Square.
<p class="paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm9y5c4pu001u356mzmmdq8e0@published" data-editable="text" data-component-name="paragraph" data-article-gutter="true">Those involved were chosen by the charity, Sant&rsquo;Egidio, and they represented groups he felt were marginalized &ndash; including the homeless, migrants, the impoverished and a group of transgender women who live in a convent in Rome.

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Poor, marginalised groups given place at Pope Francis’ funeral

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have left Rome on board Air Force One. The two departed very swiftly after the funeral mass ended at the Vatican.&nbsp;

Pope Francis Funeral Live: US President Trump and First Lady leave Rome

<p class="paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm9y3savt00063b6ohnpp13o2@published" data-editable="text" data-component-name="paragraph" data-article-gutter="true">Pope Francis&rsquo; coffin has arrived at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.
<p class="paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm9y3vy7i000d3b6o1jgaor4i@published" data-editable="text" data-component-name="paragraph" data-article-gutter="true">Pallbearers have lifted Francis&rsquo; coffin from the popemobile and are carrying it into the basilica.

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Pope’s coffin arrives at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Pope Francis' funeral has now concluded. The bells of St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica have tolled, bringing the service to an end after 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Pope's coffin will now be transported across the River Tiber to Rome&rsquo;s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, where bells are also now ringing ahead of the arrival of the pontiff&rsquo;s body.

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Funeral concludes after more than 2 hours of service 

The funeral mass for Pope Francis has ended now and his coffin will be carried in a procession to the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome for burial.&nbsp;
The procession will leave Vatican City and follow a route over the Tiber River and then through central Rome to Piazza Venezia, passing by the Colosseum, before turning northward to arrive at Santa Maria Maggiore.

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Funeral mass ends and procession of pope's coffin to Santa Maria begins

Marking another break in tradition, Pope will be buried in the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome&rsquo;s Esquilino neighbourhood
However, most popes have decided to be laid to ret in the grottoes beneath St Peter&rsquo;s.&nbsp;

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Where will Pope Francis be buried?

More than 250,000 people assembled at&nbsp;St Peter&rsquo;s Square&nbsp;for the funeral of&nbsp;Pope Francis,&nbsp;the Vatican&nbsp;said on Saturday.
&ldquo;The competent authority informs us that, while the funeral of Pope Francis has ended, more than 250,000 people are present,&rdquo; said the&nbsp;Vatican&nbsp;in a brief statement.

Pope Francis Funeral Live: More than 250,000 people at Pope Francis’s funeral, says Vatican

The cardinals are getting up from their seats in St. Peter&rsquo;s Square and proceeding back into the basilica, while the pallbearers make their way forward to lift the coffin.

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Cardinals file back into St. Peter's Basilica

Ukraine's presidency has released photos of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump meeting in St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica.&nbsp;
The two are seen sitting face to face in an empty area of the basilica. The White House described their talks as "productive".&nbsp;

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Trump, Zelensky face to face at St. Peter's Basilica

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared to receive a round of applause as he attended the funeral of&nbsp;Pope Francis&nbsp;in&nbsp;Rome, according to the PA news agency.
The crowd of assembled world leaders could be heard clapping as the&nbsp;Ukrainian&nbsp;president left&nbsp;St Peter&rsquo;s Basilica
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Pope Francis Funeral Live: Zelenskyy appeared to receive round of applause for attending the funeral

Now they are witnessing a period of reflection before the final part of the service &ndash; the commendation of the pope&rsquo;s soul to heaven.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Let us commend to God&rsquo;s tender mercy the soul of Pope Francis, Bishop of the Catholic Church, who confirmed his brothers and sisters in the faith of the resurrection,&rdquo; said Cardinal Re, in Latin.
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Pope Francis Funeral Live: Cardinal Re delivers final commendation and valediction

Priests and other celebrants are distributing Holy Communion among the cardinals &ndash; the bread and wine, representing the body and blood of Christ.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Pope Francis funeral Live: Priests distribute Holy Communion

Pope Francis urged "reason and honest negotiation" in efforts to end 'conflicts raging around the world, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said.&nbsp;
"Faced with the raging wars of recent years, with their inhuman horrors and countless deaths and destruction, Pope Francis incessantly raised his voice imploring peace and calling for reason and honest negotiation to find possible solutions," he said.

Pope Francis funeral Live: Pope urged 'reason and honest negotiation' over conflicts

Pope Francis, who famously refused to judge gay or divorced Catholics, believed the Church "is a home for all", Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said.
He was driven by "the conviction that the Church is a home for all, a home with its doors always open... a Church capable of bending down to every person, regardless of their beliefs or condition, and healing their wounds", he said.

Pope Francis funeral Live: Francis believed 'Church is a home for all'

Pope Francis was "a pope among the people, with an open heart", who strove for a more compassionate Catholic Church, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said Saturday in his funeral homily.
"He established direct contact with individuals and peoples, eager to be close to everyone, with a marked attention to those in difficulty, giving himself without measure, especially to the marginalised, the least among us. He was a pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone," he said.

Pope Francis funeral Live: Francis was 'pope among the people, with an open heart': homily

The White House said Saturday that US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky had a "very productive" meeting ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis.&nbsp;
"President Trump and President Zelensky met privately today and had a very productive discussion," said White House communications director Steven Cheung, saying more details would follow.&nbsp;

Pope Francis funeral Live: Trump, Zelensky had ‘very productive’ meeting at pope’s funeral: White House

The grand funeral of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church's first Latin American leader, began on Saturday morning in the presence of world leaders and tens of thousands of mourners.
After waiting in sombre silence, the crowd in St Peter's Square began clapping as the pontiff's coffin was brought out in solemn procession shortly after 10:00 am (0800 GMT).

Pope Francis funeral Live: Crowd claps as funeral of Pope Francis begins at Vatican

Around 200,000 people attended the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, the Vatican said.
Italian police had earlier put the number at around 150,000, with roughly 50,000 people filling St Peter's Square.

Pope Francis funeral Live: 200,000 people at pope's funeral

The funeral mass began with the entrance antiphon, which is a selection of psalm verses or scripture passages. They are traditionally sung or recited.&nbsp;
The 88-page order of service has been published on the Vatican&rsquo;s website (NB: opens as pdf) and contains the service in English, Italian and Latin.
Read the entrance antiphon:
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Praise is due to you in Sion, O God. To you we pay our vows in Jerusalem.
You who hear our prayer. To you all flesh will come.
Our evil deeds are too heavy for us, but only you can pardon our transgressions.
Blessed the one whom you choose and call to dwell in your courts.
We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Peace be with you.
And with your spirit.

Pope Francis funeral Live: Here's entrance antiphon

The Italian cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the dean of the college of cardinals, is leading the funeral mass.&nbsp;

Pope Francis funeral Live: Who is leading the funeral? 

US President Doandl Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zerlensky in rome after arrive for Pope Francis' funeral, said Ukraine spokesperson.&nbsp;

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Trump meets Zerlensky, says Ukraine spokesperson 

The funeral service is being led by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re.
Born in Brescia, Italy, the 91-year-old has spent five decades serving in the Roman curia after he was ordained in 1957. In 2001, Pope John Paul II proclaimed him as a cardinal.

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Meet the man leading the funeral service

Pope Francis&rsquo;s funeral has begun, with live TV coverage showing his coffin being carried out from St Peter&rsquo;s Basilica out into St Peter&rsquo;s Square.

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Funeral begins at St Peter's Square

Prince William, attending the funeral on behalf of King Charles, has arrived.&nbsp;Dignitaries can be seen taking their seats on live TV coverage, with Pope Francis&rsquo;s funeral mass to begin in just a few minutes.

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Prince William arrives at the Vatican for Pope Francis's funeral

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Latest pictures from the site 

Trump arrives at Pope Francis&rsquo;s funeral
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Pope Francis Funeral Live: Trump arrives at Pope Francis’s funeral

During Pope Francis&rsquo;s funeral heads of state and dignitaries will be seated on the right side, facing St Peter&rsquo;s Basilica.
It&rsquo;s reported that Argentine president Javier Milei, Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni and Italian president Sergio Mattarella will be seated in the front row. Reigning sovereigns will be seated in the next row, followed by the various heads of state, according to the French alphabetical order corresponding to the name of their country.

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Heads of state and dignitaries to be seated on the right side

Former US President Joe Biden and wife wife Jill arrive for Pope Francis' funeral.&nbsp;

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Joe and Jill Biden arrive 

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Pope Francis' funeral: THESE world leaders to be there

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could meet US leader Donald Trump in Rome, where they are attending the funeral Saturday of Pope Francis, a senior official told AFP.
"The two presidents could meet," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Trump claimed on Friday the warring parties Russia and Ukraine were "very close to a deal".

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Zelensky may meet Trump in Rome

After reports that he won;t be attenditng it, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Rome Saturday to attend Pope Francis's funeral, his spokesman said.
"Volodymyr Zelensky, First Lady Olena Zelenska ... will take part in the ceremony," Sergiy Nykyforov said. Zelensky had said on Friday he was not sure if he would have the time to go to Rome for the funeral.

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Zelensky arrives in Rome for pope's funeral

Pope Francis, the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, will be laid to rest on Saturday (Apr 26) in Rome. Pope Francis passed away on April 21, aged 88. He died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, less than a month after returning home from five weeks in hospital battling double pneumonia.
Click <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-final-journey-world-leaders-to-bid-farewell-to-pope-of-the-slums-venue-burial-details-here-9002583">here&nbsp;</a>to read full article.&nbsp;

Pope Francis Funeral Live: World leaders to bid farewell to 'pope of the slums' 

As per a report on DailyMail, Trump is expected to get a 'third-tier seat' despite being among the first to confirm that he would be attending the service. Trump would miss the front row because as per precedence front row would be given to Catholic royalty. Reports also suggest that the seating arrangement is not in order of importance but according to alphabetical order &mdash; in French.
Click <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-mocked-biden-for-seating-arrangement-at-queens-farewell-will-he-be-upset-with-his-seat-at-popes-funeral-9001681">here </a>to read the full article.&nbsp;

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World | Pope Francis, the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, will be laid to rest on Saturday (Apr 26) in Rome. Pope Francis passed away on April 21, aged 88. 

Pope Francis Funeral Live Updates: Pope Francis, the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, will be laid to rest on Saturday (Apr 26) in Rome. Pope Francis passed away on April 21, aged 88. He died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, less than a month after returning home from five weeks in hospital battling double pneumonia. Pope Francis' funeral will take place at 10:00 am (0800 GMT) on Saturday in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. His body will be placed in a wooden coffin before the funeral and then placed in two other coffins that fit inside one another, each made of different types of wood, at his burial site.

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Funeral concludes after more than 2 hours of service, coffin arrives at Rome church for burial

First, the Israeli government took four days to offer condolences on the death of Pope Francis, then Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took four days to offer condolences, and now, they have not sent Israeli officials to attend the funeral of a global spiritual leader.
Let's dig deeper into this, to know what could be the possible reasons.&nbsp;
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office took four days to offer condolences, but then also, gave a brief and impersonal statement.
Netanyahu's office released a two-sentence statement on Thursday night, stating, "The State of Israel expresses its deepest condolences to the Catholic Church and the Catholic community worldwide at the passing of Pope Francis. May he rest in peace."
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However, the other nations and its leaders outpour the tributes and condolences to the Pope.&nbsp;
Also, an earlier message posted on X by Israel's official account was deleted without explanation. That message featured a photo of Pope Francis at the Western Wall in Jerusalem and concluded with the words "May his memory be a blessing."
However, the officials at the foreign minister defended by saying that the post was deleted due to an "error".&nbsp;
The controversy has now escalated as Israel sends a relatively low-level delegation, Israel's Vatican ambassador, Yaron Sideman, to attend the Pope's funeral, while, other nations were presented by their heads of state government.&nbsp;
While Palestine Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa attended the funeral of Pope Francis.&nbsp;
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<h2>What could be the reasons?</h2>
Pope Francis has always been vocal in criticising Israel's military actions in Gaza and has suggested that the international community should see whether Israel's actions could be classified as "genocide".&nbsp;
Pope also expressed sympathy for the Palestinian people as he described the Gaza humanitarian situation as "shameful".&nbsp;
Moreover, in his last public address on Easter Sunday, he mentioned the suffering of both Palestinians and Israelis.&nbsp;
Despite Pope's efforts to strengthen multi-faith dialogue, some in Israel believe that he took the side of the Palestinians.&nbsp;
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However, on the contrary, Palestinian Authority has expressed great respect for Pope. Palestine Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa also attended the funeral of Pope Francis.&nbsp;
Palestinians have said that the Pope's expression of sympathy has given them hope during a rough time.&nbsp;
Reportedly, earlier, Pope Francis used to often contact the small Christian community sheltering in a church in Gaza City during the war, showing his concern for their well-being.
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office took four days to offer condolences, but then also, gave a brief and impersonal statement. WORLD

First, the Israeli government took four days to offer condolences on the death of Pope Francis, then Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took four days to offer condolences, and now, they have not sent Israeli officials to attend the funeral of a global spiritual leader. Let's dig deeper into this, to know what could be the possible reasons. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office took four days to offer condolences, but then also, gave a brief and impersonal statement. Netanyahu's office released a two-sentence statement on Thursday night, stating, "The State of Israel expresses its deepest condolences to the Catholic Church and the Catholic community worldwide at the passing of Pope Francis. May he rest in peace." Also read: Pope Francis Funeral Live: Funeral concludes after more than 2 hours of service, coffin arrives at Rome church for burial However, the other nations and its leaders outpour the tributes and condolences to the Pope. Also, an earlier message posted on X by Israel's official account was deleted without explanation. That message featured a photo of Pope Francis at the Western Wall in Jerusalem and concluded with the words "May his memory be a blessing." However, the officials at the foreign minister defended by saying that the post was deleted due to an "error". The controversy has now escalated as Israel sends a relatively low-level delegation, Israel's Vatican ambassador, Yaron Sideman, to attend the Pope's funeral, while, other nations were presented by their heads of state government. While Palestine Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa attended the funeral of Pope Francis. WATCH | Pope Francis' coffin carried into St. Peter's Square amid tears & applause What could be the reasons? Pope Francis has always been vocal in criticising Israel's military actions in Gaza and has suggested that the international community should see whether Israel's actions could be classified as "genocide". Pope also expressed sympathy for the Palestinian people as he described the Gaza humanitarian situation as "shameful". Moreover, in his last public address on Easter Sunday, he mentioned the suffering of both Palestinians and Israelis. Despite Pope's efforts to strengthen multi-faith dialogue, some in Israel believe that he took the side of the Palestinians. Also read: 'Who wears a...': Donald Trump roasted for making a poor choice at Pope Francis funeral However, on the contrary, Palestinian Authority has expressed great respect for Pope. Palestine Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa also attended the funeral of Pope Francis. Palestinians have said that the Pope's expression of sympathy has given them hope during a rough time. Reportedly, earlier, Pope Francis used to often contact the small Christian community sheltering in a church in Gaza City during the war, showing his concern for their well-being. Also read: Meet the man leading Pope Francis' funeral service

Israeli officials absent from Pope's funeral, but Palestinian PM was there - What could be the reason?

The Russian army has announced that Ukrainian forces have fully regained control of the Kursk region, a claim, Ukraine denied, saying that Russia's statements "do not correspond to reality."
Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov informed Russian President Vladimir Putin during a video call on Saturday that the village of Gornal, the last settlement in the area, had been liberated.
"Today, the last settlement in the Kursk region, the village of Gornal, has been liberated from Ukrainian forces," Gerasimov said during the meeting.
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President Putin said, "The Kyiv regime&rsquo;s adventure has completely failed."
"Ukrainian defensive operations in certain areas of Kursk Oblast continue," Ukraine's General Staff said.
"The situation is difficult, but our units continue to hold certain positions and carry out tasks as assigned," the statement added.
Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region caught both Russia and the West by surprise. It was the first time Ukraine had managed to turn the tables and go on the offensive rather than being defensive.
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<h2>North Korean troops credited for aiding Russian forces</h2>
In a first, the Russian military praised North Korean soldiers for their involvement in the operation. Chief of Staff Gerasimov highlighted the contribution of Pyongyang&rsquo;s forces during his report to Putin.
"I would like to especially mark the role of the servicemen of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the liberation of the border areas of the Kursk region," Gerasimov said, adding that the North Korean troops "provided significant assistance in defeating the group of Ukrainian armed forces."
The acknowledgement of North Korean involvement underscores the widening international dimensions of the conflict.
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<h2>Trump and Zelensky hold private talks in Rome</h2>
Meanwhile, in a related development, the White House confirmed that US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met privately in the Vatican. Both leaders were in Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.
Following the meeting, Trump expressed optimism about the prospects for peace between Russia and Ukraine.
"Just landed in Rome. A good day in talks and meetings with Russia and Ukraine. They are very close to a deal, and the two sides should now meet, at very high levels, to 'finish it off.' Most of the major points are agreed upon. Stop the bloodshed, NOW. We will be wherever is necessary to help facilitate the END to this cruel and senseless war!" Trump posted.
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World: "Today, the last settlement in the Kursk region, the village of Gornal, has been liberated from Ukrainian forces," Gerasimov said during the meeting.

The Russian army has announced that Ukrainian forces have fully regained control of the Kursk region, a claim, Ukraine denied, saying that Russia's statements "do not correspond to reality." Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov informed Russian President Vladimir Putin during a video call on Saturday that the village of Gornal, the last settlement in the area, had been liberated. "Today, the last settlement in the Kursk region, the village of Gornal, has been liberated from Ukrainian forces," Gerasimov said during the meeting. Also read: 3 hours, 2 proposals: Secret Putin-Witkoff meet puts ‘direct talks’ on table. Where does Russia-Ukraine peace plan stand now? President Putin said, "The Kyiv regime’s adventure has completely failed." "Ukrainian defensive operations in certain areas of Kursk Oblast continue," Ukraine's General Staff said. "The situation is difficult, but our units continue to hold certain positions and carry out tasks as assigned," the statement added. Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region caught both Russia and the West by surprise. It was the first time Ukraine had managed to turn the tables and go on the offensive rather than being defensive. Also read: ‘Just a joke’: Trump says 24-hour Ukraine war fix was just ‘an exaggeration’ but peace deal must happen now North Korean troops credited for aiding Russian forces In a first, the Russian military praised North Korean soldiers for their involvement in the operation. Chief of Staff Gerasimov highlighted the contribution of Pyongyang’s forces during his report to Putin. "I would like to especially mark the role of the servicemen of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the liberation of the border areas of the Kursk region," Gerasimov said, adding that the North Korean troops "provided significant assistance in defeating the group of Ukrainian armed forces." The acknowledgement of North Korean involvement underscores the widening international dimensions of the conflict. Also read: Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan meets Crimea roadblock: Why Russia wants it desperately? What is its history? Trump and Zelensky hold private talks in Rome Meanwhile, in a related development, the White House confirmed that US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met privately in the Vatican. Both leaders were in Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. Following the meeting, Trump expressed optimism about the prospects for peace between Russia and Ukraine. "Just landed in Rome. A good day in talks and meetings with Russia and Ukraine. They are very close to a deal, and the two sides should now meet, at very high levels, to 'finish it off.' Most of the major points are agreed upon. Stop the bloodshed, NOW. We will be wherever is necessary to help facilitate the END to this cruel and senseless war!" Trump posted. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: 12 dead in Moscow's latest strikes on Kyiv, Trump says not happy with attack

'False': Russia claims Kursk liberation; Ukrainian army says Kremlin's statement 'don't correspond to reality'

Sycamore Knoll, an underwater structure that some say is an alien base, is garnering attention on social media again. It is flat with a table-like top and located only a few miles off the coast of Southern California. Details of the structure went viral after it was seen on Google Earth in 2014. However, reports suggest that it is no longer visible on the platform. Although you can still see it on other mapping platforms.
Sycamore Knoll is about 2,000 feet below the surface and 6.6 miles off the coast of Malibu. On Google Maps, it is located at geographic coordinates 34&deg; 1'23.31&Prime;N 118&deg; 59'45.64&Prime;W.&nbsp;
Daily UFO, an X handle, also posted in January, that Sycamore Knoll is no longer visible on Google Earth and has been blurred. This has triggered speculations about the true nature of the underwater structure.
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A Reddit post about the mysterious structure titled "Underwater UFO base between Malibu and Catalina Island" showed a Google Earth image of Sycamore Knoll. Conspiracy theorists suggest that it is too perfect to be a natural structure, while there are others who think it is a natural occurrence.
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<h2>Is Sycamore Knoll an alien base?</h2>
Scientists have known about Sycamore Knoll for decades. But with the emergence of podcasts and other social media, it is gaining more attention. Fade to Black podcast with Host Jimmy Church recently said it could be the "biggest centre of UFO activity found since Roswell."
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All this is not without reason. Several people claim to have seen UFOS flying right above this part of the ocean. Some say they have seen strange objects coming out of the water. Others say they have spotted mysterious flying orbs entering the water without making a sound.&nbsp;
A witness account by a Californian made to the UFO reporting site states, "It looked like a massive, cathedral-shaped structure &mdash; multiple pointed edges all glowing brilliantly white, heading straight into the ocean."&nbsp;
"There was no splash, no sound... just a flash, and it was gone."
The issue of flying saucers vanishing underwater also came up at the unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) Congress hearings last year. The US House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability held the hearing titled "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth" in Washington, DC.
Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert asked about swirling theories that aliens had built a secret underwater &ldquo;base&rdquo; on Earth. "Are there any accounts of UAPs emerging from or submerging into our waters which could indicate a base or presence between the ocean's surface?" Boebert asked the four experts present at the hearing.

Scientists have known about Sycamore Knoll for decades.  Several people claim to have seen UFOS flying right above this part of the ocean. Is it an alien base? World Trending

Sycamore Knoll, an underwater structure that some say is an alien base, is garnering attention on social media again. It is flat with a table-like top and located only a few miles off the coast of Southern California. Details of the structure went viral after it was seen on Google Earth in 2014. However, reports suggest that it is no longer visible on the platform. Although you can still see it on other mapping platforms. Sycamore Knoll is about 2,000 feet below the surface and 6.6 miles off the coast of Malibu. On Google Maps, it is located at geographic coordinates 34° 1'23.31″N 118° 59'45.64″W. Daily UFO, an X handle, also posted in January, that Sycamore Knoll is no longer visible on Google Earth and has been blurred. This has triggered speculations about the true nature of the underwater structure. Also Read: Will humans hear back from aliens on K2-18b? Not for at least 248 years A Reddit post about the mysterious structure titled "Underwater UFO base between Malibu and Catalina Island" showed a Google Earth image of Sycamore Knoll. Conspiracy theorists suggest that it is too perfect to be a natural structure, while there are others who think it is a natural occurrence. Sycamore Knoll Alien Base off the coast of California? pic.twitter.com/ICdirxZ3bT — ꌚ🍍ꁅꁅꐞ (@SiggyLeDoge) March 6, 2022 Is Sycamore Knoll an alien base? Scientists have known about Sycamore Knoll for decades. But with the emergence of podcasts and other social media, it is gaining more attention. Fade to Black podcast with Host Jimmy Church recently said it could be the "biggest centre of UFO activity found since Roswell." Also Read: In Siberia, aliens turned 23 soldiers into stone, remains of spacecraft are at a secret research base near Moscow All this is not without reason. Several people claim to have seen UFOS flying right above this part of the ocean. Some say they have seen strange objects coming out of the water. Others say they have spotted mysterious flying orbs entering the water without making a sound. A witness account by a Californian made to the UFO reporting site states, "It looked like a massive, cathedral-shaped structure — multiple pointed edges all glowing brilliantly white, heading straight into the ocean." "There was no splash, no sound... just a flash, and it was gone." The issue of flying saucers vanishing underwater also came up at the unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) Congress hearings last year. The US House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability held the hearing titled "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth" in Washington, DC. Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert asked about swirling theories that aliens had built a secret underwater “base” on Earth. "Are there any accounts of UAPs emerging from or submerging into our waters which could indicate a base or presence between the ocean's surface?" Boebert asked the four experts present at the hearing.

Is this perfectly smooth structure near California an alien base?

World | Pope Francis, the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, aged 88. His funeral is underway

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Barcelona&nbsp; vs Real Madrid, 2024-25 Copa del Rey final Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: An El Clasico Copa del Rey final will be on the platter as Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in the summit clash on Saturday (April 26). Two of the game's greats, Barcelona are currently chasing a treble while Real Madrid could put behind their sorrowful Champions League exit to lift their first trophy of the season. Ahead of the Copa del Rey final second leg contest between Barcelona and Real Madrid, here are all the live streaming details.&nbsp;
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Where to watch the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match Live Streaming online on OTT in India? (Barcelona vs Real Madrid Live Streaming)</h2>
The Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Where to watch the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match on TV in India?</h2>
The Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match will not be telecasted on any sports network in India.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Where to watch the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match in USA?</h2>
The Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match will be live-streamed on the ESPN app and website and telecast on ESPN Network on TV in USA.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Where to watch the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match in Australia?</h2>
Currently no network has the rights to show Copa del Rey matches in Australia, meaning Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match won't be broadcasted.&nbsp;
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Where to watch the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match in UK?</h2>
The Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match will be live-streamed on the Premier Sports app and website and on ITV channel on TV in UK.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Which stadium will host the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match?</h2>
The Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match will be played at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What time will the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match?</h2>
The Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match will start at 9:00 PM CET (1:30 AM IST) on Saturday (April 26).&nbsp;
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Barcelona vs Real Madrid Probable Starting XI</h2>
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Real Madrid: Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Iigo Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Ferran Torres.
Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Barcelona: Courtois (GK); Valverde, Asensio, Rudiger, Fran Garcia; Modric, Tchouamni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr.; Mbappe.

World | Football | Sports: An El Clasico Copa del Rey final will be on the platter as Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in the summit clash on Saturday (April 26).

Barcelona vs Real Madrid, 2024-25 Copa del Rey final Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: An El Clasico Copa del Rey final will be on the platter as Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in the summit clash on Saturday (April 26). Two of the game's greats, Barcelona are currently chasing a treble while Real Madrid could put behind their sorrowful Champions League exit to lift their first trophy of the season. Ahead of the Copa del Rey final second leg contest between Barcelona and Real Madrid, here are all the live streaming details. Where to watch the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match Live Streaming online on OTT in India? (Barcelona vs Real Madrid Live Streaming) The Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. Where to watch the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match on TV in India? The Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match will not be telecasted on any sports network in India. Where to watch the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match in USA? The Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match will be live-streamed on the ESPN app and website and telecast on ESPN Network on TV in USA. Where to watch the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match in Australia? Currently no network has the rights to show Copa del Rey matches in Australia, meaning Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match won't be broadcasted. Where to watch the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match in UK? The Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match will be live-streamed on the Premier Sports app and website and on ITV channel on TV in UK. Which stadium will host the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match? The Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match will be played at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville. What time will the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match? The Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final match will start at 9:00 PM CET (1:30 AM IST) on Saturday (April 26). ALSO READ | KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Check Team, captain and vice-captain picks for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Barcelona vs Real Madrid Probable Starting XI Barcelona predicted lineup vs Real Madrid: Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Iigo Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Ferran Torres. Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Barcelona: Courtois (GK); Valverde, Asensio, Rudiger, Fran Garcia; Modric, Tchouamni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr.; Mbappe.

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