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Kim Jong Un oversees missile tests on new North Korean warship

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly oversaw the test of a supersonic cruise missile fired from a new battleship -- the destroyer Choe Hyon -- this week, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency.In a report published on Wednesday, KCNA... Read More.

Russia-Ukraine war cannot end until nuances addressed, Kremlin says

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned Wednesday that "a whole series of nuances" needs to be addressed before Russia will agree to any U.S.-brokered peace deal to end Moscow's 3-year-old invasion of Ukraine.Speaking with journalists, Peskov appeared to downplay hopes of a quick... Read More.

No charges for hockey player arrested in on-ice death of former NHL player Adam Johnson

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A professional hockey player who was arrested in connection with the 2023 on-ice death of former NHL player Adam Johnson will not face charges, British prosecutors announced on Tuesday.Johnson, 29, was killed during an October 2023 game between two British professional teams,... Read More.

Papal conclave will last only 2 or 3 days, cardinal predicts

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- The cardinal of Baghdad, Louis Raphael Sako, reportedly told journalists at the Vatican on Tuesday that he expects a "short conclave" that could select Pope Francis' successor in as little as two days."It will be a short conclave, two, three days,"... Read More.

US, Russia discuss Ukraine peace talks as amid dueling drone strikes

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- U.S. and Russian officials continued Ukraine peace discussions on Monday as the Kremlin announced a 3-day ceasefire during May's Victory Day celebrations -- and as Kyiv cited continued Russian missile and drone attacks as evidence that Moscow has no genuine interest in... Read More.

22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in China

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least 22 people have been killed and three others were injured in a fire at a restaurant in northern China on Tuesday afternoon, according to Chinese state media.The blaze broke out at around 12:25 p.m. local time on Tuesday in the... Read More.

Israels UNRWA ban, humanitarian obligations under scrutiny in Hague hearings

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israel’s humanitarian aid obligations in Gaza and its ban on UNRWA, the United Nations agency that provides civil and medical services to Palestinian refugees, are under examination in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a week of hearings began on Monday.Forty... Read More.

Millions without power as outages hit Spain, Portugal and parts of France, Spanish officials say

Monday, April 28 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of France lost power on Monday due to an unknown grid issue, the Spanish government confirmed to ABC News.The Spanish government said it called an emergency crisis meeting to fix the situation as soon... Read More.

Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations

Monday, April 28 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire to come into effect during the 80th anniversary commemoration of V Day, which celebrates the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in 1945.The ceasefire will come into effect on May 8... Read More.

Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says

Monday, April 28 by ABC News

(ROME and LONDON) -- The conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday.Cardinals will convene at the Vatican to begin a process of finding a new pope, who will become the Catholic Church's 267th leader.This is a... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Kim Jong Un oversees missile tests on new North Korean warship

Russia-Ukraine war cannot end until nuances addressed, Kremlin says

No charges for hockey player arrested in on-ice death of former NHL player Adam Johnson

Papal conclave will last only 2 or 3 days, cardinal predicts

US, Russia discuss Ukraine peace talks as amid dueling drone strikes

22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in China

Israels UNRWA ban, humanitarian obligations under scrutiny in Hague hearings

Millions without power as outages hit Spain, Portugal and parts of France, Spanish officials say

Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations

Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says

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