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Church of Sweden launches ethics inquiry into PM's ordained wife

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Two injured in explosion at fireworks factory in Malta, police say

Prime Minister Robert Abela wrote on social media that his "thoughts are with the people affected by the explosion that occurred this morning."

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Ukraine graft probes 'exactly what the EU wants,' deputy PM says

Anti-corruption investigations are proof that Ukraine’s legislation works, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Taras Kachka told Euronews, as he insisted that Kyiv is not “looking for any excuses with its partners.”

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Around 20 people injured after spraying incident in Tokyo mall

Roads around the building in the shopping district of Ginza, where the mall is located, were blocked off following the incident, and fire trucks lined the street.

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Spanish ex-PM Zapatero under investigation for influence peddling

This is the first time that a former Spanish prime minister has been placed under formal investigation since the country returned to democracy following the death of longtime dictator Francisco Franco in 1975.

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Zelenskyy's former chief of staff released on €2.7 million bail

According to Ukraine's anti-corruption investigators, Andriy Yermak is a suspect in a large money laundering probe tied to the construction of a luxury residence complex outside Kyiv.

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Zelenskyy's former chief of staff in custody amid corruption probe

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains silent on the case and the allegations against Andriy Yermak, who used to be the president's most trusted ally and Ukraine’s "number two."

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Zelenskyy not implicated in a major graft probe, anti-corruption investigators say

“The President of Ukraine has neither been nor is currently a subject of the investigation,” the head of Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau said on Tuesday, as the president’s former chief of staff appeared in court for a bail hearing.

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Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff named as suspect in major graft probe

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff has been named as a suspect in a major corruption investigation by Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau.

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Eight killed in Iran shopping centre fire as probe targets builder

Eight people died and 36 were injured after a huge fire engulfed a shopping centre near tehran, prompting a criminal investigation.

Japan

Japanese man arrested after wife's remains found in zoo incinerator

The victim once told her relatives that her husband was threatening to "burn you until no trace of you will be left," public broadcaster NHK said, citing investigative sources.

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Italy: 25 hostages freed as Naples bank gang vanishes underground

A group of three masked robbers held 25 people hostage during a bank heist in Naples on Thursday 16 April 2026 before escaping through a tunnel connected to the city’s sewer network, authorities said.

Switzerland

Former fire safety chief remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe

Prosecutors believe the fire started when champagne bottles with sparklers attached were raised too close to the ceiling in the bar's basement level, igniting the sound insulation foam.

Spain

Track broke day before train crash that killed 46, Spain officials say

The accident happened when a Madrid-bound service run by private firm Iryo derailed and crossed onto the opposite track, smashing into an oncoming train operated by state company Renfe.

USA

United States: Guthrie's family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother's return

Nancy Guthrie went missing from her Arizona home more than three weeks ago.

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EU launches formal probe into fast fashion company Shein

If breaches are confirmed, Shein could face hefty fines, as the EU steps up enforcement of its digital rulebook against large tech companies.

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Russia marks Navalny grave anniversary amid poison test fallout

Relatives and diplomats mark Alexei Navalny’s death in Moscow, as his family demands truth and Europe cites lab tests pointing to rare toxin poisoning.