At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya since March, government says

Kenya and other countries in East Africa – a region highly vulnerable to climate change – have been pounded by heavier than usual rainfall in recent weeks, compounded by the El Nino weather pattern, AFP reports.

Destructive tornadoes wreak havoc in US midwest as storm threat continues

Tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the midwestern US, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Nebraska, The Guardian reports.

Russia attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, casualties reported

Last night, the Russian occupiers attacked four thermal power plants of DTEK, which led to serious damage to the equipment, the press service of the agency announced, reports Unian.

King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis

Britain's King Charles will return to public duties next week for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer as he makes good progress following treatment and a period of recuperation, Buckingham Palace said on Friday, Reuters reports.

Strengthening Beijing-Moscow Ties: Putin's Visit to China

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to embark on a visit to China in May, according to the state publication Tass.

Stoltenberg: China's Support for Russia Hinders Western Relations

The Western nations must avoid falling into dependency on Chinese resources, a situation reminiscent of their past reliance on Russian oil and gas, as emphasised by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.

Marking 38 Years Since the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Disaster

On April 26, 1986, a series of explosions and fires at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine resulted in the release of significant amounts of radioactive material into the atmosphere.

Biden signs foreign aid bill providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law an aid package providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine, capping months of negotiations and debate, CNN reports.

The European Commission offers Ukraine an installment of 1.5 billion euros. Ursula von der Leyen: "Europe remains united and resolute"

The European Commission announced on Wednesday, April 24, the second tranche of 1.5 billion euros of macro-financial assistance for Ukraine, out of a support package totaling 50 billion euros, reports DW.

Russian church suspends priest who officiated at Alexei Navalny’s funeral

A Russian Orthodox priest who presided over the funeral of Alexei Navalny in March has been suspended from clerical duties for three years, The Guardian reports.

Russian attack injures six people in Ukraine's Kharkiv, governor says

Russian missiles damaged residential buildings and injured six people in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, early on Wednesday, Governor Oleh Synehubov said on Telegram, Reuters reports.

Arms deliveries to Ukraine could resume within days. Zelensky: I am grateful to the US Senate for approving vital aid to Ukraine

The US Senate on Tuesday passed the $95 billion emergency aid package for Ukraine, paving the way for the resumption of arms deliveries to Kiev in a few days, Bloomberg reports. The Defense Department is prepared to rapidly deliver artillery shells and air defense munitions as part of an initial $1 billion tranche of aid.