Denis Sassou N’Guesso arriving at the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday where he met with Vladimir Putin.

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Footage released by Russia’s défense ministry purports to show troops fighting with Tuareg rebels in Mali. It comes after Moscow’s Africa corps paramilitary unit was forced to withdraw from the town of Kidal following attacks by Tuareg rebels and jihadists.

China has managed to maintain mostly positive relations with both Tehran and Jerusalem, being an important trade partner of Israel while having strategic ties with Iran.

Norwegian MP Joel Ystebø warns of rising antisemitism in Oslo, calling out biased media and government actions after anti-Israel protests escalate.

What sets the program apart is its specificity: each participant’s curriculum is tailored to their criminal actions, personal history, and mindset.

The UNESCO-protected pyramids, at several sites including Meroe, have survived years of sand, rain, war, and neglect.

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Mali’s security crisis intensified this week as jihadist group JNIM announced a blockade on all roads leading into Bamako, even as junta leader Assimi Goïta appeared publicly for the first time in days to claim the situation was “mastered.”

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The Official National List of Endangered Fauna Species for Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates was updated on Tuesday (Apr. 28). The review, which began in 2024, added 100 species and removed the same number, keeping the total at 490.

Fish, stingrays, sharks, starfish, and hundreds of other species on the Brazilian mainland and in its waters were assessed for extinction risk and, based on their current status, classified as Vulnerable (VU), Endangered (EN), or Critically Endangered (CR).

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According to João Paulo Capobianco, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, the update is the result of a robust technical analysis to determine the status of Brazilian wildlife, carried out through a joint effort by governments, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

“The goal of this initiative is to mobilize actions so that species currently under pressure from various factors can see their populations recover,” Capobianco said.

The new list replaces the 2014 version and was revised based on criteria from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), used to assess population size, geographic distribution, habitat conservation status, and pressures such as hunting and pollution.

In addition to the list, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change has published rules and restrictions to protect classified species and support the recovery of their populations. These include prohibitions on capture, transport, sale, and storage, as well as guidelines for developing recovery plans.

Snapper

According to the ministry, some recovery plans for reclassified species are already being revised, such as the snapper (Lutjanus purpureus), which has been reclassified from VU to EN.

Under the new classification, protection and management measures for the species will be intensified to reduce pressures from overfishing and the capture of juveniles.

According to Capobianco, this is a joint effort with the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture aimed at rebuilding populations and ensuring the continuity of economic activity.

“When we talk about sustainability in fishing, we’re talking about ensuring balance: protecting species, respecting science, and ensuring that the fishing industry continues to provide food, income, and development in Brazil. The snapper is of great economic importance, but there will only be a future for this industry if we act responsibly in the present,” said Edipo Araujo, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture.

While the streets are full of people, their pockets are empty. The Iranian rial has become a liability that citizens are desperate to offload.

Members of the anti-IDF draft Jerusalem Faction protest blocked Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge, causing traffic disruptions as Israel Police worked to restore order.

Jessica Becher, 28, was arrested in Turkey after Islamist groups targeted her for her IDF service. Following US intervention, she was rescued and returned to Israel under Israeli security protection.

“A free trade agreement will be decided upon that will open the doors wide for Serbian and Israeli companies," said Serbia's Foreign Minister Marko Djuric.

IDF penetrates deeper into Hezbollah territory in southern Lebanon, killing 130 fighters and destroying a major tunnel network, all with less air support than in 2024.

Rules for showing red cards to players at the World Cup were updated Tuesday because of two controversies in international football this year.

FIFA is paying out more than $100 million in extra cash to World Cup teams to help cover higher-than-expected costs of being in North America.

Four critically endangered mountain bongos arrived in Kenya on their way to their native forests after years in the care of a zoo in the Czech Republic.

As Uganda presses ahead with its crackdown on illegal migration, authorities have arrested dozens of foreigners since Monday. The latest operation targeted a group of people living in the north of the country, and another group living in a closed compound.

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Dichter, a member of the security cabinet, offered a rare glimpse on Wednesday into the decision-making constraints shaping Israel’s conduct on the northern front.

The terror organization intends to confront the IDF through the use of new drones. The question is whether countering them will become an accepted norm.