Groups supporting food delivery workers in France have filed a criminal complaint against Deliveroo and Uber Eats. They accuse the companies of exploiting workers and benefiting financially from this unfair treatment.
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The complaint was filed by nonprofit organizations in France.
Deliveroo and Uber Eats are the companies targeted by the complaint.
The complaint accuses these companies of human trafficking.
Lawyers claim the companies make large profits by exploiting delivery workers.
The complaint raises concerns about working conditions in the food delivery sector.
The complaint was reported on April 23, 2026.
The case highlights ongoing debates about labor rights in gig economy jobs.
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Sara Cox will replace Scott Mills as the host of BBC Radio 2's breakfast show. Mills was dismissed after new information emerged in a police investigation, and Cox is currently hosting the station's teatime show.
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Sara Cox has hosted Radio 2's teatime show since 2019.
She will take over the breakfast show, a major role in British radio.
Scott Mills was removed from the breakfast show in March following new information in an ongoing police investigation.
The investigation concerned alleged historic sexual offences; no charges were filed after an earlier review.
Gary Davies has been hosting the breakfast show temporarily since Mills’s departure.
Sara Cox has previously presented other Radio 2 programs and hosted the Radio 1 breakfast show in the early 2000s.
Cox raised £11.5 million for Children in Need last year by running 135 miles across the UK.
She will be the second female presenter of the Radio 2 breakfast show after Zoe Ball.
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Mexico reopened the Teotihuacan archaeological site with increased police presence two days after a gunman killed a Canadian woman and injured 13 people at the Pyramid of the Moon. This rare attack on a major tourist spot has raised concerns about the security of Mexico’s cultural sites ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
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The shooting happened at the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexico.
One Canadian tourist was killed, and 13 others were injured.
The site reopened two days after the attack.
Police presence at the site has significantly increased.
The attack is unusual for such a major tourist destination.
Security at cultural and tourist sites in Mexico is under greater scrutiny now.
Mexico is preparing to co-host the World Cup soon.
The event has drawn attention to the need for better protection for visitors at historic locations.
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The G7 environment ministers met in Paris but did not discuss climate change to avoid disagreements with the United States. France, the host, said they chose less controversial topics to keep the meeting smooth.
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The G7 environment ministers held a meeting in Paris that lasted two days.
Climate change was purposely left off the agenda.
France's ecology minister Monique Barbut said this was to avoid conflict with the US.
The US is the largest and most powerful member of the G7 group.
Activists criticized the decision to exclude climate change from talks.
The G7 usually discusses global economic and political issues, including the environment.
The meeting focused on less divisive topics to keep agreement among members.
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Eighteen dead wolves were found in just one week in an Italian national park, likely poisoned. Officials are investigating, as this is seen as a serious crime against wildlife in Italy.
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Eighteen wolves were found dead in Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise national park, Italy, within one week.
Tests are ongoing to confirm poisoning as the cause of death, but other animals found dead nearby also suggest poison was used.
Three foxes and a buzzard were also found dead in the same area.
The park is home to the critically endangered marsican bear, raising concerns about the impact on other wildlife.
Italian prosecutors are actively investigating the incidents as criminal acts.
WWF Italy called these killings the worst wildlife crimes in the country in the last decade and condemned the use of poison.
The European Union recently downgraded wolf protection status, allowing more hunting and management which some blame for increased attacks on livestock.
Wolves were nearly extinct in Italy in the 1970s but are now protected under Italian law since then.
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Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed by Israeli forces. The news network she worked for shared information about how Israeli forces followed her before her death.
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Amal Khalil was a journalist from Lebanon.
Israeli forces pursued her before she was killed.
The details of this incident were released by the news network employing her.
The event involves military action by Israel in Lebanon.
The information aims to explain the circumstances of her death.
This incident is linked to ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon.
Journalism safety and conflict zones are key elements in this story.
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Archaeological digs along a highway in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest have uncovered ancient pottery and artifacts linked to Indigenous people who lived there before European colonization. These finds help scientists learn more about the history of the region and highlight the need to protect these sites even as road construction continues.
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Road construction in the Amazon requires archaeological surveys before paving begins.
The BR-156 highway in Amapa state, Brazil, is one location where digs have found important artifacts.
Discoveries include pottery vessels that may have been used as funerary urns.
Small artifacts resembling human faces have also been found at multiple dig sites.
These findings provide new information about Indigenous inhabitants of the Amazon before European contact.
Archaeologists see a tension between development and preservation but emphasize protecting historical sites.
The Archaeological Research Center at Amapa’s Institute for Scientific and Technological Research manages work on these sites.
Scientists are using these discoveries to better understand and safeguard the cultural heritage of the Amazon region.
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Canada has changed its citizenship law to make it easier for people with Canadian ancestors to claim citizenship. This change has caused many Americans to apply for dual citizenship, as they discover they may already be Canadian through grandparents or other relatives.
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The new Canadian law (Bill C-3) took effect on December 15.
It allows people born before that date to claim Canadian citizenship if they can prove they have a Canadian ancestor, even a grandparent or great-grandparent.
Previously, citizenship by descent was limited to one generation (parent to child).
Those born after December 15 must show their Canadian parent lived in Canada for at least 1,095 days.
To become recognized citizens, people must provide proof and get a certificate of citizenship.
Immigration lawyers in the US and Canada have seen a large increase in clients seeking help with these applications.
Millions of Americans are believed to have Canadian ancestors, potentially making them eligible.
People are pursuing dual citizenship for reasons including family connections and job opportunities.
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A Lebanese journalist named Amal Khalil was killed in an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon. She had previously received a death threat from an unknown Israeli phone number warning her to leave the area. Rescue workers were prevented from reaching her during the attack, and the incident is under investigation.
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Amal Khalil was a 43-year-old journalist working for al-Akhbar newspaper in southern Lebanon.
She had received a death threat in 2024 from an unidentified Israeli number warning her to leave southern Lebanon.
Khalil was killed after Israeli forces attacked the vehicle she was in and a house where she took cover.
Rescue workers trying to help Khalil were attacked, delaying her rescue for over six hours.
Israel denies targeting journalists or blocking rescue efforts and says the event is being reviewed.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam described attacks on journalists and obstruction of help as war crimes.
Khalil was the ninth journalist killed in Lebanon in 2025, with several others also killed in recent attacks.
An Israeli newspaper reported that Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon have engaged in widespread looting.
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A 16-year-old boy died at Feltham Young Offender Institution (YOI) in south-west London after being found unresponsive on Monday night. Police and the prisons ombudsman are investigating the unexpected death, with a postmortem planned.
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The boy was found unresponsive at Feltham YOI and died shortly before midnight after hospital treatment.
Deaths of children in YOIs in England and Wales are rare; the last before this was in June 2019.
The police are treating the death as unexpected and are investigating all possible causes.
A postmortem examination is scheduled to learn more about the cause of death.
Organizations supporting families of people who die in state care stress that children should not die in prison.
Some experts say that imprisoning children is harmful and unsafe.
There are calls for the government to shift money from prisons to community support to prevent harm.
There are also calls for reform of the youth justice system, including closing facilities like Feltham and creating smaller, safer children’s homes.
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Gaza’s Deir el-Balah is holding its first local election in 21 years to restore local government after years of conflict. About 70,000 residents will vote for a new council focused on providing basic services like water and electricity, rather than political parties running under official banners.
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Deir el-Balah is holding municipal elections on April 25 for the first time since 2003.
The city was chosen because it suffered less damage during recent conflicts than other parts of Gaza.
The Palestinian Central Elections Commission (CEC) is organizing the vote, which is part of a larger plan also involving local councils in the West Bank.
About 70,000 eligible voters over 18 can vote from 7am to 5pm local time at 12 polling centers.
Candidates run on four closed lists, each with at least 15 people including at least four women, focusing on service delivery rather than political parties.
Hamas and Fatah are not officially participating under their party names; candidates are grouped in tribal or professional alliances.
Residents want elections to bring real improvements like clean water, electricity, and better sewage management, not just political slogans.
The 15 candidates who get the most support, with a guaranteed number of women, will form the new council.
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A school in Minab, Iran, was hit by missiles on February 28 during attacks by the United States and Israel, killing many children and adults. Seven-year-old Makan Nasiri remains missing, and despite extensive searches and DNA testing, no remains have been found.
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The school bombed was Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, near an IRGC base in southern Iran.
The attack happened on February 28, the first day of the war between Iran and a coalition including the US and Israel.
Official reports say 156 people died in the attack, including 120 students, 26 teachers, seven parents, a bus driver, and a clinic technician.
Most of the victims were children, with boys and girls both affected.
Makan Nasiri is the only missing child from the school; no traces of his body were found after long searches and DNA tests.
About 40% of bodies recovered in the war could not be immediately identified due to severe damage.
The US has not claimed responsibility for the attack, but evidence suggests Tomahawk missiles were used.
Makan’s parents searched for weeks and found a shoe and a sweater belonging to him, but no other remains.
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A senior British civil servant, Cat Little, testified to parliament in a dispute over Peter Mandelson’s security vetting clearance. She revealed that Olly Robbins, a former official, refused to share documents showing he granted clearance against advice, which led her to obtain the documents directly from the security agency.
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Cat Little is the top civil servant at the UK Cabinet Office, responsible for security vetting records.
Peter Mandelson went through a vetting process where clearance was initially denied by security officials.
Olly Robbins, a former senior official, approved Mandelson’s clearance despite the denial advice.
Robbins refused to share documents related to this decision with Cat Little’s department.
Little held a key meeting with Robbins where he refused to share this information, witnessed by three private secretaries.
Due to this refusal, Little got the documents directly from the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency.
This evidence was part of a parliamentary investigation called the “Mandelson vetting affair” or “Mandygate.”
Little is responsible for carrying out parliamentary orders to release all related documents to the intelligence and security committee.
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The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has paused two bills intended to change the constitution after protests and public backlash. The bills aimed to clarify rules about citizenship eligibility for members of parliament, especially regarding dual citizenship with Commonwealth countries.
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The government delayed two bills that would amend the 1979 constitution about citizenship and parliamentary eligibility.
The bills followed election petitions challenging the eligibility of Prime Minister Godwin Friday and MP Dwight Fitzgerald Bramble, who both have Canadian and Vincentian citizenship.
Protesters opposed the bills, saying the constitutional changes were made without public input and protected politicians with foreign citizenship.
The constitution currently disqualifies anyone who owes allegiance to a foreign power from being an MP.
The government proposed to limit "foreign power" to non-Commonwealth countries, allowing dual citizens from Commonwealth countries to hold office.
The issue is linked to a recent court case where a former prime minister in St Kitts and Nevis lost his seat due to holding a foreign passport.
Some experts warned the timing of the bills could undermine the rule of law since the court is already reviewing similar issues.
Dual citizenship has caused political debates across Caribbean nations in recent years.
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A new animated series called "Stranger Things: Tales from '85" will be available on Netflix starting April 23, 2026. The show features the characters from the Stranger Things universe as they face a new mystery in the town of Hawkins.
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The show is an animated series set in the winter of 1985 in Hawkins.
It is produced by showrunner Eric Robles and the Duffer Brothers.
All ten episodes of Season 1 will be released at once on Netflix on April 23, 2026.
The story follows Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and Max solving a new paranormal mystery.
A Netflix subscription is needed to watch the series, with prices starting at $7.99 per month with ads.
Episode titles include “The Slumber Party,” “Conformity,” and “Friendship makes you crazy.”
There is no official announcement yet about a Season 2.
Episodes will be available worldwide, starting from 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on the release date.
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The documentary reveals that Israel’s intelligence agencies have faced serious security breaches from inside their own ranks over many years. It shows how spies and insiders harmed Israel’s security despite the country’s strong intelligence reputation, highlighting several key cases from the past to recent events.
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The film challenges the belief that Israel’s intelligence is always successful, showing it was often caught off guard by insiders.
It uses rare archives and interviews with former intelligence officials, including ex-Shin Bet chief Yaakov Peri.
The documentary covers multiple spy cases, such as nuclear physicist Kurt Sitte and whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu.
It explains that factors like strong beliefs, money, and politics contributed to Israel’s vulnerability.
These intelligence failures happened alongside major events like mass immigration and military growth.
The documentary links past issues to current tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
It argues that Israel’s main problems come from overconfidence and ignoring warning signs, not just lack of information.
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The director of the charity CARE in Lebanon says many people in the country are deeply affected by ongoing conflict. He explains that the ceasefire is weak, forcing many Lebanese to live in unsafe places like streets, cars, and parks, and causing widespread trauma.
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The CARE country director for Lebanon is Michael Adams.
Lebanon’s ceasefire is fragile and often broken.
Many people in Lebanon are forced to live outdoors, including in cars, parks, or stadiums.
The ongoing conflict causes severe trauma among the population.
People in Lebanon face daily challenges due to the unstable situation.
The report comes from an interview with France 24, aired on April 23, 2026.
The conflict involves tensions between Lebanon and Israel, with broader regional implications.
Humanitarian aid and international attention are ongoing issues in Lebanon.
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Seven tourists, including three children, got stuck on a cliff in Australia when the tide rose during their morning walk on the beach. Emergency teams carried out a three-hour rescue operation to bring them to safety.
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Seven tourists were trapped on a cliff in Australia.
Among them were three children.
The group was walking on the beach in the morning.
Rising tide blocked their way back from the cliff.
Rescue teams worked for three hours to save them.
The operation was covered and reported by CBS News.
The tourists were safely rescued.
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A senior UK civil servant, Cat Little, testified to Parliament about the vetting process that cleared Lord Mandelson for a UK ambassador role despite security concerns. The Prime Minister later dismissed Mandelson after new information on his links with Jeffrey Epstein emerged, sparking controversy and accusations of misleading Parliament.
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Lord Mandelson was given security clearance for the UK ambassador to the US role, despite concerns by vetting officials.
The Prime Minister fired Mandelson after discovering details about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Cat Little stated that the official vetting process was followed, with recommendations made by UK Security Vetting and decisions made by the Foreign Office.
Opposition parties claim Parliament was misled about how thorough the vetting was.
Cat Little said she saw no formal proof of pressure from Downing Street to speed up the vetting.
Documents about the vetting process were requested by Parliament but some information was withheld for confidentiality reasons.
Little received vetting documents in March but delayed informing the Prime Minister until April while seeking legal advice.
Sir Olly Robbins, formerly top civil servant at the Foreign Office, has been dismissed amid this controversy.
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Reza Pahlavi, the exiled former crown prince of Iran, was splashed with red liquid by a protester while visiting Berlin. Police quickly arrested the person, and Pahlavi was taken away safely by security.
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Reza Pahlavi is the former crown prince of Iran living in exile.
The incident happened during his visit to Berlin, Germany.
A protester threw red fluid at him, hitting his neck and shoulders.
The protest was related to Pahlavi’s position on the war in Iran.
Police detained the protester at the scene.
Security escorted Pahlavi away after the attack.
Video footage captured the moment of the incident.
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