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The Democratic National Committee has scaled back some of its plans as donors remain reluctant to give, despite candidates’ recent victories.

The president claimed he achieved them all. The reality is more complicated.

Maine’s Democratic governor, Janet Mills, has gone negative against Graham Platner. The attacks have not worked, and Minority Leader Charles Schumer so far has declined to bail her out.

Alexander Khokhlov noted that the Artemis program is already the third US attempt to return to Earth’s natural satellite after two cancelled projects

The developer specified that the technology eliminates the human factor and can respond to threats with lightning speed

Currency sales on the domestic market with settlements dated April 8, 2026, also amounted to $59.85 mln

John Mearsheimer said it raises the serious possibility that at some point, the Israelis will use nuclear weapons against Iran

Vladimir Zelensky said the Druzhba pipeline will be repaired in the spring

After weeks of preening and outfit preparation, glamorous racegoers amped up the style stakes on Friday as they descended on Aintree for day two of the three-day Grand National Festival.

Joann Carver, 73, joined the Lighthouse Church in Ely, Cambridgeshire, in April 2022 and asked to be baptised in June 2024.

The internet monitoring service said this is the longest nationwide internet blackout ever recorded globally

«From the perspective of war objectives, the United States and Israel suffered comprehensive failure across all dimensions,» Roostum Vansu, Thai expert in international relations and lecturer at the Institute of Peace Studies at Prince of Songkhla University, said

The Kremlin earlier announced President Vladimir Putin’s order for the Easter truce from 4 p.m. Moscow time on April 11 until the end of April 12

According to supreme leader’s envoy to India Abdul Majid Hakeem, Iran wants to ensure that its rights are respected

«The war is starting to escalate into an uncontrollable conflict,» Abdullah Agar said

This study explores how patient-centredness is understood and applied in research and innovation (R&I) across the European Union. Drawing on case studies from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, and insights from a range of stakeholders, it aims to inform future policy and practice. While patient-centredness is gaining prominence at the EU level, its implementation remains variable across Member States and funding instruments. Overall, the findings highlight both the recognised value of patient involvement in enhancing research relevance and the need for more coherent structures, definitions, and approaches to support its consistent uptake. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Transformation, Innovation and Health at the request of the Committee on Public Health (SANT). Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

EU-US trade relations in 2025 were marked by frequent changes in tariffs on a variety of goods. Nevertheless, the value of total trade continued to grow compared to previous years and it reached an all-time high of €908 billion in goods and €827 billion in services. The EU's trade balance showed a record surplus of €200 billion in goods, and a record deficit of €139 billion in services. The US remains the EU's most important trade partner, with a share of 17.6 % of EU total trade with the world. Similarly, the EU ranks first on the list of the US's main trade partners, with a share of 18.7 %, slightly higher than in 2024. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

In an increasingly uncertain world, geopolitical developments in the Middle East have once again reminded us that maritime routes are not just lines on a map. They are the lifeblood of global trade, energy security, and economic stability. For Singapore, a small nation highly dependent on trade, navigational rights and freedoms are not an option, but an existential necessity.As Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan emphasised in his statement in Parliament this week on the energy supply crisis, conflicts in the Middle East have direct impacts on Singapore, from rising energy prices to disruptions to global supply chains. Instability along one strategic route can have far-reaching effects throughout our region.

Traffic police commander Daniel Tan Sin Heng will take over as chief executive of the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) on June 2, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced in a press release on Friday (April 10).Tan, 54, who holds the rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SAC), will take over the leadership baton from Teo Chun Ching, who is concurrently Deputy Commissioner of Police (DC) for Policy. SAC Tan joined the Singapore Police Force in 1996 and has held key appointments in departments across the Home Team, including as Deputy Commissioner for Policy and Transformation at the Singapore Prison Service, director of planning and organisation, and commander of the Central Police Division.He is credited with driving major legislative changes that strengthened road safety, such as revisions to the demerit points system and expansion of speed limiter requirements for heavy vehicles.

The Traffic Police (TP), National Environment Agency (NEA) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) conducted a multi-agency enforcement operation against errant motorcyclists along Admiralty Road West last Tuesday (March 31). More than 300 motorcyclists were stopped for checks during the operation said the police in a news release on April 10. A total of 10 people aged between 24 and 61 were arrested by TP for riding without a valid licence and using a vehicle without insurance coverage.Meanwhile, 44 summonses were issued by NEA for offences involving excessive vehicular emission and excessive noise. And 40 summonses were issued by LTA for offences such as improper licence plate, expired road tax and decorative lamps. The police reminded motorists entering Singapore, including those driving and riding foreign-registered vehicles, that they must comply with Singapore's traffic laws and vehicle regulations. Errant motorists may face penalties and foreign-registered vehicles may be denied entry into Singapore.

Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned from his post following a cash recovery controversy and impeachment proceedings. Allegations of unaccounted cash surfaced after a fire at his residence, prompting a Supreme Court inquiry and subsequent parliamentary action. The judge had previously questioned the constitutionality of the inquiry process.

The BJP has released its West Bengal election manifesto, promising a 'Sonar Bangla' with key pledges like monthly financial aid for women and unemployed youth, and implementing the Seventh Pay Commission. Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the current government's governance and assured a Bengali Chief Minister, emphasizing security, welfare, and economic growth.

Rail traffic was halted across several regions of Iran on April 7 after US and Israeli strikes hit Iranian infrastructure

Pavel Durov revealed that WhatsApp read its users’ messages and shared them with third parties

Marat Berdyev also noted that throughout 2026, a series of in-person meetings and video conferences will be held, dedicated to various areas of international scientific cooperation and the drafting of a final document

Vladimir Zelensky believes that Washington has a «domestic political deadline»