Mike Penrose, a humanitarian worker, described the "Food from Ukraine" programme that helps provide food aid sourced locally from Ukraine and now also in Africa. The programme makes food aid more valuable and supports local producers in countries affected by war and food shortages.
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The "Food from Ukraine" programme buys food from Ukrainian producers to supply humanitarian aid.
Over 80% of food aid delivered in Ukraine is sourced within the country through this programme.
The initiative supports small to medium Ukrainian food producers grouped in a consortium called RIDNE.
A regional food distribution hub was recently opened in Accra, Ghana, to expand the programme’s reach in Africa.
The programme delivers food aid to vulnerable people in African countries like Sudan, Somalia, the Sahel region, and DR Congo.
It aims to maximize the value of the aid money, especially as funding decreases globally.
Mike Penrose called for political action to release frozen funds from Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich for humanitarian use in Ukraine.
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Wildfires in South Georgia are spreading fast due to very dry weather and strong winds. The fires have destroyed homes, caused evacuations, and led Governor Brian Kemp to declare a State of Emergency for 91 counties.
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Two large wildfires, the Pineland Road Fire and the Highway 82 Fire, are the main threats in South Georgia.
The Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County has burned about 29,606 acres and is only 10% contained.
The Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County has burned approximately 5,000 acres and is 15% contained.
So far, 48 homes have been destroyed, and about 1,000 homes are at risk.
Firefighters face difficulties because of swampy land, strong winds, and dry conditions that help the fires spread quickly.
Governor Kemp declared a State of Emergency for 91 counties and authorized federal and National Guard help.
The Georgia Forestry Commission issued a 30-day burn ban for 91 counties, stopping all outdoor fires.
Fire crews are working on fire lines and protecting buildings, while drone flights over fires are restricted for safety.
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Iranian forces have seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid increased tensions between the US and Iran, both imposing blockades on this important shipping route. President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran but said it would continue only if Iran’s leaders present a unified negotiation proposal.
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Iran captured two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil and gas transport.
The Strait handles about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas in peaceful times.
Iran called reopening the strait “impossible” as the US and Israel allegedly breach the ceasefire.
President Trump extended the ceasefire while demanding a unified proposal from Iran’s fractured government.
The US maintains a naval blockade on Iranian ports and views Iran’s position as weak.
Iran accuses the US blockade of hurting the world economy and calls it “hostage-taking.”
Peace negotiations between the US and Iran remain stalled amid rising tensions in the region.
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A former senior leader from the Countess of Chester hospital has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice as part of an investigation into alleged gross negligence manslaughter by hospital leadership. This is connected to the case of Lucy Letby, a nurse convicted of murdering and attempting to kill babies at the hospital, while inquiries into hospital management's role in the deaths continue.
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A former hospital boss was arrested on April 22 for perverting the course of justice related to investigations at Countess of Chester hospital.
The arrested person is one of three senior hospital leaders previously arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Lucy Letby, 36, is serving a life sentence for murdering seven babies and attempting to kill seven others between 2015 and 2016.
Letby denies the charges and is seeking to have her convictions reviewed by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).
Operation Duet is the police investigation into corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter at the hospital concerning leadership decisions.
The inquiry into hospital bosses’ roles finished hearing evidence in March 2025 but has not yet published its findings.
The Crown Prosecution Service decided not to bring new charges against Letby in January after reviewing additional evidence.
Contempt of court rules now restrict information that might influence any future jury or trial regarding the former hospital leaders.
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Archaeologist Kristina Douglass studies ancient trash to learn how people in the past adapted to climate change, aiming to help communities today facing environmental challenges. Her work focuses on local and indigenous groups, especially in Madagascar, combining ancient evidence with local knowledge to support sustainable living.
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Kristina Douglass is an archaeologist and associate professor at Columbia University’s Climate School.
She studies materials left behind by past people, such as broken tools and food scraps, to understand their daily lives.
Douglass leads the Ola Be Taloha Lab, which studies how people and the environment co-evolved, mainly in Madagascar.
The research seeks to use the past to help present communities struggling with climate change.
The studied communities often live in vulnerable coastal areas and rely on fishing, farming, and herding.
Local and indigenous knowledge is crucial for creating effective and fair environmental policies.
Douglass stresses that climate change today happens faster and is more intense due to overuse of resources and industrial activity.
She aims to give local people a stronger voice in decisions about managing land and sea sustainably.
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The US government blocked a shipment of nearly $500 million in US dollars meant for Iraq to push Baghdad to take action against Iranian-backed armed groups. This move is part of ongoing tensions linked to attacks on US facilities in the region and could affect Iraq’s already fragile economy.
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The US stopped a delivery of about $500 million in cash to Iraq.
The shipment delay is the second since the US-Israeli conflict with Iran began in February 2026.
The US aims to pressure Iraq to dismantle Iranian-backed militias attacking US and regional targets.
These militias have conducted drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the US Embassy in Baghdad.
Iraq’s oil revenues have been held by the US Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2003 for protection against creditors.
The US has sent up to $13 billion yearly in cash to Iraq to fund government operations and civilian salaries.
The current suspension of dollar shipments to Iraq is temporary, pending political changes and arrests of militia members.
Iraqi officials say the Central Bank has enough US dollars currently to meet normal demand.
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In Tehran, many people are struggling with a poor economy, job losses, and rising prices for basic goods like bread. A digital shutdown lasting over 50 days has made life harder, while some Iranians feel a return to war might improve their situation.
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Shops in Tehran show fewer customers and job losses affecting many people.
An unofficial estimate suggests around four million jobs have been lost or affected due to the war and internet shutdown.
Many goods, including shoes, are expensive, with imports often coming from China.
The cost of basic food, like bread, has tripled, making life difficult for low-income workers.
A digital shutdown has limited internet access for over 50 days, disrupting work and daily life.
Iran’s communications minister has called for an end to the internet ban, noting millions depend on it for their jobs.
Some Iranians express frustration and mixed feelings about ongoing regional conflicts and international negotiations.
People try to continue daily life by making homemade goods, despite political and economic challenges.
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Iran captured two foreign container ships and fired on a third in the Strait of Hormuz, increasing tensions with the United States. This comes after the U.S. started a naval blockade of Iranian ports in April and has intercepted several Iranian tankers, leading to a naval standoff in a key oil shipping route.
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Iran captured two foreign container ships and fired on another in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.
The U.S. has a naval blockade on Iranian ports that began on April 13.
Earlier in the week, the U.S. captured an Iranian container ship named Touska near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran called the U.S. capture of its ship an act of piracy.
The U.S. military intercepted three Iranian tankers near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, redirecting them.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, crucial for transporting about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas.
Iran controls part of the strait and claims legal authority to regulate ship passage, requiring vessels to get approval from Iranian forces.
The U.S. blockade controls the opposite side of the strait, creating a situation where both Iran and the U.S. regulate ships entering and exiting the area.
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Petrol thefts have increased as the ongoing conflict involving Iran has caused fuel prices to rise. Higher fuel costs have made petrol more valuable, leading to more cases of theft.
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The war involving Iran has led to higher fuel prices.
As petrol becomes more expensive, thefts of petrol have gone up.
Increased petrol theft is linked to the rising cost of fuel.
The situation reflects how conflicts can impact everyday costs.
Fuel theft can affect both consumers and businesses that rely on petrol.
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An Israeli air strike near a mosque in Gaza killed at least five Palestinians, including three children. Videos show family members and medics mourning the victims.
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The air strike happened close to a mosque in Gaza.
At least five Palestinians died in the strike.
Among the dead were three children.
Videos captured a mother and a paramedic finding a relative among those killed.
The incident reflects ongoing violence in the Gaza region.
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A senior healthcare manager from the hospital where nurse Lucy Letby killed seven babies has been arrested on suspicion of stopping justice. Police in Cheshire have arrested and bailed this person as part of a bigger investigation into leadership at Countess of Chester Hospital related to deaths and safety failings.
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Lucy Letby was convicted in 2023 for killing seven babies and trying to kill seven more in 2015-2016.
Police are investigating hospital leaders for possible crimes including corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter.
The arrested person was held after a search of a property in March 2025 and then released on bail.
This is part of Operation Duet, which covers two investigations at the hospital.
Police have not shared personal details of the arrested individual.
The inquiry looks at whether hospital leaders failed to act properly when death rates rose.
The investigation has no set timeline and is ongoing.
Three hospital bosses were arrested and bailed in 2025 on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
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Russell Brand said he had consensual sex with a 16-year-old girl when he was 30 and described the experience as “exploitative.” He faces trial in October on multiple charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
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Russell Brand admitted to having sex with a 16-year-old girl when he was 30.
He called the experience “exploitative” due to the power difference between them.
Brand faces charges including three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault.
The alleged incidents date from 1999 to 2009.
His trial is set to start on October 12 at Southwark Crown Court.
Six women have accused Brand of sexual crimes, and they will give evidence at the trial.
Brand denies all the charges against him.
The age of consent in the UK is 16, but it is 18 in cases involving adults in positions of trust.
Brand has a home in Buckinghamshire but currently lives in the United States and is out on bail awaiting trial.
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Prince Harry visited Kyiv without prior announcement to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. He urged the United States to provide more help based on its past promises to protect Ukraine’s borders after it gave up nuclear weapons.
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Prince Harry is the younger son of King Charles of Britain.
He made a surprise visit to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, in April 2026.
Harry spoke at the Kyiv Security Forum, highlighting the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
He praised Europe’s support for Ukraine but said faster and greater help is needed.
Harry asked the United States to fulfill its treaty promises made when Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons.
He described the conflict as a fight between democracies and authoritarian regimes.
Harry mentioned that forcing Ukrainian children to move to Russia could be a war crime or genocide.
The article notes recent violence including drone strikes and shootings in Ukraine.
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Workers from two local parties in West Bengal, India, got into fights on election day for the state assembly. The clashes happened after leaders of an opposition party said the ruling party was trying to scare voters.
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The fighting involved workers from two regional political parties in West Bengal, India.
The events took place on the day of the state assembly election.
Opposition party leaders accused the ruling party in West Bengal of intimidating voters.
Local media reported the clashes between rival party workers.
The incidents occurred in the context of the state election process.
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A war involving the US and Israel against Iran has disrupted global oil supply, causing big energy problems worldwide. Petrol prices in the US have risen above $4 per gallon, European factories face energy limits, and the loss in oil production equals $50 billion.
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Petrol prices in the United States have risen above $4 per gallon.
European factories are experiencing energy rationing, meaning they get less energy than they need.
Emerging economies around the world are feeling effects from the energy shortage.
The US-Israel conflict with Iran has stopped $50 billion worth of oil production in just 50 days.
This loss is about the same size as the entire economies of small countries like Estonia and Latvia.
The International Energy Agency calls this the largest energy crisis ever.
While all countries will be affected, some will have to deal with bigger problems than others.
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The "Mind of a Serial Killer: the Experience" is an exhibit that opened in New York, showing recreations of crime scenes and profiles of famous serial killers like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer. The exhibit includes graphic displays meant to explore the killers' motives but has raised questions about the public's fascination with violent crime and whether such an exhibit is appropriate.
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The exhibit first opened in Dublin earlier in the year and recently arrived in New York.
It features crime scene recreations, psychological profiles, and confessions from serial killers.
Famous killers featured include Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ed Gein, John Wayne Gacy, and others.
Visitors must sign a waiver warning that the content is disturbing and may cause emotional distress.
The exhibit charges $28 for entrance and includes a gift shop selling related souvenirs.
It is produced by Exhibition Hub, a company known for immersive event experiences.
The exhibit focuses on graphic and gory recreations, such as Dahmer’s kitchen and a child doll in the BTK killer’s room.
There is debate about whether the exhibit is respectful or exploitative of the victims and society’s interest in true crime.
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A top Chinese scientist working on military artificial intelligence died in a car crash under unclear circumstances. His death is part of a series of unexplained deaths of scientists in sensitive fields like AI and weapons, raising questions about possible hidden conflicts affecting researchers in both China and the U.S.
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Feng Yanghe, a 38-year-old Chinese military AI expert, died in an early-morning car crash in Beijing on July 1, 2023.
Feng worked on AI simulations related to potential Taiwan invasion scenarios and had won national competitions.
His obituary described him as "sacrificed" while performing official duties, and he was buried in a cemetery reserved for elite Communist Party members and heroes.
Several other top Chinese scientists in areas like hypersonic weapons and space defense have also died unexpectedly or mysteriously.
Similar unexplained deaths of American scientists in sensitive military fields are being investigated by the U.S. government.
Experts suggest these deaths might be part of a covert struggle to hinder technological progress in these countries.
Chinese officials declined to comment or were unaware of the situation when asked.
The incident highlights rising tensions in the global competition between China, the U.S., and Russia in science and military technology.
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Less than a day after President Trump agreed to a temporary ceasefire suggested by Pakistan to allow Iran's leaders to prepare a joint proposal, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards attacked three ships in a key waterway. Iran did not send any negotiators to the peace talks in Islamabad.
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President Trump accepted a proposal from Pakistan for an “indefinite ceasefire” with Iran.
The ceasefire was meant to give Iran time to create a unified proposal for negotiations.
Shortly after, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route.
Iran did not send representatives to the peace talks held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
The attacks happened less than 24 hours after the ceasefire was announced.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important passage for global oil shipments.
The situation shows ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S. despite attempted talks.
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A new report will air on CBS News about the killing of Theresa Fusco, a teenager from New York, whose case has remained unsolved for almost 41 years. The report will discuss a recent unexpected breakthrough in the investigation.
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Theresa Fusco was a teenager from New York.
She was killed nearly 41 years ago.
The case remained unsolved for decades.
A new breakthrough has been reported recently.
The report will be shown on the program "48 Hours" on CBS.
The broadcast is scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at 10/9c.
It will be available on CBS and through the Paramount+ streaming service.
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A 10-year-old girl named Evie found a rare Mexican axolotl, an endangered amphibian, under a bridge in Wales. This is the first recorded sighting of an axolotl in the wild in the UK, and Evie’s family took the animal home to care for it.
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Evie discovered the nine-inch Mexican axolotl near the River Ogmore in Bridgend, Wales.
Axolotls are rare, with only 50 to 1,000 individuals left worldwide.
This is the first documented wild axolotl found in the UK.
The axolotl showed signs of injury on its tail and stomach when found.
Evie’s family named the axolotl "Dippy" and brought it back to their home in Leicester.
Axolotls have become popular pets partly because of their appearance in video games like Minecraft and Roblox.
Experts warn that axolotls are difficult to care for and need specific conditions to stay healthy.
Discoveries of endangered animals like this should be reported to official wildlife organizations.
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