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Russia launched a deadly missile attack on Kyiv, leading Zelenskyy to cut short his South Africa trip, while Trump criticizes Zelenskyy and suggests he is jeopardizing peace deals.

• Zelenskyy to cut South Africa trip short after ‘massive’ attack on Kyiv – Europe live — The Guardian - 11:34
• Nine killed and dozens injured in ‘massive’ Russian missile attack on Kyiv — The Guardian - 10:42
• Kyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone attack - officials — BBC World - 07:48

• At Least 9 Dead in Russian Airstrikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian Officials Say — New York Times World - 07:16
• Trump criticises Zelensky as Ukraine refuses Russian control of Crimea — BBC World - 02:29

Trump made claims about trade negotiations with China that Beijing denies, lashed out at Zelensky, and signed orders targeting diversity and inclusion at US universities, while his meme coin surged in value.

• Donald Trump’s claim his administration is ‘actively’ talking to China on trade dismissed as ‘baseless’ by Beijing – US politics live — The Guardian - 11:24
• Trump’s meme coin soars after he asks top 220 holders to dinner — The Guardian - 08:56
• Trump accuses Zelenskyy of jeopardising imminent peace deal — The Guardian - 08:42

• Trump says US education is getting out of DEI ‘after being in that jungle for a long time’ – as it happened — The Guardian - 02:01
• Trump’s class war on Harvard – podcast — The Guardian - 02:00
• Trump signs orders cracking down on diversity and inclusion at US universities — The Guardian - 00:03

Tens of thousands queued to see Pope Francis's body as Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re was selected to preside over the funeral; his passing leaves progressive Christians feeling vulnerable.

• Mourners Pay Respect to Pope Francis as Cardinals Fine Tune Funeral Plans — New York Times World - 10:41
• Tens of thousands queue to see Pope Francis's body — BBC World - 10:47
• Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re Will Preside Over Pope Francis’ Funeral — New York Times World - 11:00

• After Pope Francis, Progressive Christians Feel Vulnerable — New York Times World - 09:01
• Pope mourners queue for 'chance to say goodbye' — BBC World - 08:37
• Taiwan president will not attend Pope Francis’s funeral — The Guardian - 02:51

Attacks in Kashmir led to rising tensions between India and Pakistan, while Benin admitted to soldiers killed by al-Qaeda; additionally, the DRC government and M23 agreed to a truce.

• Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda group — BBC World - 11:26
• Victims and Eyewitnesses in Kashmir Attack Describe Scenes of Chaos and Horror — New York Times World - 10:36
• DRC government and M23 agree to halt fighting and work towards truce — The Guardian - 10:06

• Modi vows to pursue terrorists to ‘ends of the Earth’ after Kashmir attack — The Guardian - 09:10
• DR Congo and M23 rebels reach ceasefire deal in Qatar talks — BBC World - 08:20
• Two US marines investigated over alleged rape at military base in Okinawa — The Guardian - 07:43
• Anti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group's iron grip slips — BBC World - 05:01
• After Militant Attack in Kashmir, Pakistan Braces for Strike by India — New York Times World - 04:01
• India closes main border crossing with Pakistan after Kashmir attack — BBC World - 02:00
• Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots — BBC World - 01:31
• Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots — BBC World - 01:31
• Killing of Civilians Near Pahalgam in Kashmir Shatters Illusion of Calm — New York Times World - 01:21
• Texas man executed for fatally stabbing and strangling young mother in 2004 — The Guardian - 00:24

South Africa and Ukraine are strengthening ties amid strained relations with Trump, while Tanzania banned imports from South Africa and Malawi due to escalating trade disputes.

• South Africa and Ukraine woo each other - as relationships with Trump turn sour — BBC World - 11:43
• Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalates — BBC World - 11:21
• UK deal with EU will not return to ‘arguments of the past’, minister says — The Guardian - 10:49

• An E.U. Deforestation Rule Has Ethiopian Coffee Farmers Scrambling — New York Times World - 09:54
• Thursday briefing: Rachel Reeves heads to Washington in pursuit of a trade deal – will she get one? — The Guardian - 05:41

A report found the NHS is routinely failing deaf patients, and there are concerns about violence and abuse against UK ambulance staff; Farage claimed doctors over-diagnose children with certain conditions, while RFK Jr.'s approach to autism is raising alarms.

• Violence and abuse against UK ambulance staff at highest level ever recorded — The Guardian - 11:09
• Autistic people and experts voice alarm at RFK’s ‘terrible’ approach to condition — The Guardian - 11:00
• NHS ‘routinely failing’ deaf patients in England, report finds — The Guardian - 04:00

Farage claimed doctors over-diagnose children with Send and mental health conditions; experts say the planning bill would allow builders to damage nature; Tories are concerned about Badenoch's ability to counter Reform.

• Farage claims doctors ‘massively over-diagnosing’ children with Send and mental health conditions – UK politics live — The Guardian - 11:32
• Planning bill would allow builders to ‘pay cash to trash’ nature, say UK experts — The Guardian - 07:58
• Making plans for Nigel: tense Tories wonder whether Badenoch has what it takes to see off Reform | Pippa Crerar — The Guardian - 04:00

A wet and stormy weather is forecast for Australia's east coast over the Anzac day long weekend, while Albanese condemns Dutton's pledge for public service cuts; third-party groups are targeting teals in key seats.

• Wet and stormy weather forecast for Australia’s east coast over Anzac day long weekend — The Guardian - 08:29
• Third-party groups targeting teals in key seats swarm pre-poll areas in NSW and Victoria — The Guardian - 08:46
• Albanese condemns Dutton’s pledge for mass public service cuts ‘only in Canberra’ — The Guardian - 03:35

Ex-President Moon of South Korea was indicted on bribery charges, a new medical discipline in Israel focuses on receiving hostages, and Tanzania opposition officials were arrested.

• Tanzania opposition officials arrested before Lissu’s court appearance — The Guardian - 09:22
• A New Medical Discipline in Israel: How to Receive Hostages — New York Times World - 09:00
• Ex-President Moon of South Korea Is Indicted on Bribery Charge — New York Times World - 08:49

Ofcom announced new rules for tech firms to protect children online, and Revolut is reportedly tracking staff behavior with a points-based system.

• Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to keep children safe online — The Guardian - 07:02
• Revolut tracking staff behaviour with points-based ‘Karma’ bonus system — The Guardian - 06:00

Other headlines covered various topics including a global study on Covid vaccine safety impacted by Trump cuts, ticket scams for an Oasis reunion tour, and a British artist claiming to have created a new color.

• Global study on Covid vaccine safety falls victim to Trump cuts — The Guardian - 04:30
• Oasis reunion tour ticket scams cost fans more than £2m, Lloyds bank estimates — The Guardian - 05:06
• British artist claims he has created paint in ‘new’ colour announced by scientists — The Guardian - 04:00