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Russian 大統領は、US 大統領が「very good conversation」であったとした会談の中で、Iran 停戦延長の決定を歓迎した。 Vladimir Putin と Donald Trump は水曜日の電話会談で Iran での戦争について協議し、Ukraine における期限付き停戦案を浮上させた。 Putin の外交顧問 Yuri Ushakov によると、90分以上に及んだこの会談で、Russian 大統領は Moscow が Iran での US 地上作戦の見通しを危険であると見なしていると述べる一方、同地域での停戦を延長するという Trump の決定を歓迎した。 Continue reading...

• ロシア占領地から略奪された穀物を積んでいるという船舶への告発が、両国間の外交上の争いを引き起こしている • ウクライナは、ロシア占領地から略奪された穀物を積んでいると主張する船舶を差し押さえるようイスラエルに要請し、両国間で異例の外交的対立を招いている • この紛争は今週、Volodymyr Zelenskyy大統領が「ロシアによって盗まれた」穀物を運ぶ「別の船舶」がイスラエルの港に到着し、荷降ろしの準備をしていると述べたことで表面化した。Continue reading...

• 金正恩総書記は、ロシア西部のクルスク州でウクライナ軍と戦い、捕虜になることを避けるために手榴弾で自爆した北朝鮮兵を称賛し、戦場における極端な方針の存在を認めた。 • 情報レポートや脱北者の証言を含む増え続ける証拠により、北朝鮮兵は敵の手に落ちることを避けるため、自爆やその他の自殺手段に訴えるよう明確に指示されていることが示されている。

• 赤の広場で行われる例年のイベントにおいて、過去20年で初めて装甲車やミサイルシステムが登場しないことになります。 • ロシアは5月9日にモスクワで規模を縮小した戦勝記念日パレードを実施します。ウクライナのドローンによる長距離攻撃の懸念から、ほぼ20年ぶりに軍事兵器を排除します。 • 国防省は「現在の作戦状況」を理由に、ナチス・ドイツに対するソ連の勝利を記念するこのパレードにおいて、赤の広場に装甲車やミサイルシステムは行進しないと発表しました。

• MITの研究者は、特定の条件下でカオスレーザー光が高度に集中した「ペンシルビーム」に自己組織化することを発見し、これにより血液脳関門の迅速な3Dイメージングが可能になった。 • この新手法は、現在の技術よりも25倍速い速度でイメージングを行い、脳細胞への薬剤の移動をリアルタイムで追跡できる。 • この画期的な成果により、細胞内でのタンパク質吸収を高精度に観察できるようになり、神経疾患の治療法開発が加速する可能性がある。

• 米国独立250周年を記念する演説で、米国の議員に対し「この偉大な国家の行動こそが重要である」と伝えた。 • チャールズ国王は米国議会での演説で、英国と米国の「特別な関係」の重要性を強調し、Natoの重要性、ウクライナの防衛、そして気候危機について明確に言及した。 • ドナルド・トランプ氏に対し、米国が伝統的な欧州同盟に復帰し、自由主義的な価値観の擁護者としての役割を取り戻すよう、暗に求める形となったこの演説で、国王は次のように述べた。「米国の言葉は、独立以来、重みと意味を持ってきました。しかし、この偉大な国家の行動は、それ以上に重要です」

The late-night crash in Bekasi, just outside Jakarta, involved a commuter train and a long-distance train.

Experts urge separate tracks for long-distance and commuter trains, among other measures, in the wake of Monday’s (Apr 27) train collision that killed 15 people and injured dozens.

Rescuers finished removing victims from a damaged commuter train car on Tuesday, confirming that the crash outside Indonesia's capital killed 15 people, all of whom were women.

Ukraine commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster on Sunday, amid fears that Russia's four-year war could spark a repeat of the world's worst nuclear accident that led to thousands of deaths and devastating environmental consequences.

An Israeli airstrike killed Amal Khalil on Wednesday and injured her colleague in the south of Lebanon. The journalist's colleagues accuse Israel of targeting her deliberately and obstructing first responders from reaching her in time to save her life, which Israel denies.

• NTT launched Scale Academy as part of its enterprise AI and security initiatives during the two-week period beginning April 13, 2026. • The academy program targets organizations seeking to develop internal capabilities around artificial intelligence adoption and implementation. • The initiative reflects growing enterprise demand for structured training programs to build AI competency across workforce and organizational functions.

Efforts continue to free two trapped passengers in wreckage after long-distance train collides with commuter train outside Jakarta, injuring 81Rescuers were racing to reach survivors on Tuesday morning outside the Indonesian capital of Jakarta after two trains collided overnight, killing at least seven people and injuring scores.Rescuers were working to get to two people still trapped alive in the wreckage, a spokesperson for the state-owned KAI rail company told local television in the early hours. Continue reading...

• Ukrainian officials acknowledged on Monday that Russian forces have captured additional territory in eastern Donbas region despite increased deliveries of Western arms and ammunition over the past 30 days. • Kyiv's military command reported that Russian forces are attempting encirclement operations near Bakhmut and Popasna, forcing Ukrainian units into tactical withdrawals in select areas. • The Pentagon reaffirmed commitment to Ukraine, announcing a $500 million weapons package including air defense systems and precision munitions, with U.S. officials emphasizing the long-term nature of support.

Pineland Road fire and Highway 82 fire have destroyed over 100 homes, and are part of large number of wildfires this spring in the US southSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxHeavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes.Although the rain helped the firefighting efforts, it wasn’t “nearly enough to put the fires out” and crews responded to 10 new blazes throughout the drought-stricken state Sunday, the Georgia Forestry Commission said Monday. Continue reading...

• Nearly 1,300 people in Pittsburgh learned Hands-Only CPR during day two of the NFL Draft on April 24, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest such training session in one hour. • The event, organized by the American Heart Association, NFL, Damar Hamlin, and Doctor Mike, supports the Nation of Lifesavers movement aiming to double sudden cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030. • More than half of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims do not receive CPR before emergency responders arrive, highlighting the critical need for widespread bystander training to improve survival odds.

Heatwaves reach 45C across India as unseasonably cold weather affects parts of central CanadaWidespread heavy rain is sweeping over southern China. By Wednesday, rainfall totals are expected to exceed 100mm across many parts of Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Hunan provinces, and in some areas as much as 150-200mm.As a result, the Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management have been holding meetings with meteorological and hydrological departments to emphasise the importance of reinforced patrols and emergency responses to mitigate against the probable flooding that the intense rainfall is expected to bring. In particular, reservoirs with known safety concerns must remain empty during the period, as well as through the coming rainy season. Continue reading...

Across country, more than 10 people have been injured as Ukrainian prime minister Julia Svyrydenko prepares to visit PolandAnother night of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine overnight left more than 10 people injured, particularly damaging residential buildings in the Odesa region.The strikes caused the biggest damage in the central Prymorskyi district, where residential buildings, a hotel and facilities in the center of the city were damaged, Serhiy Lysak, the head of the local military administration, said on Telegram in comments reported by Reuters. Continue reading...

Killhouse is based on real-life story of civilian couple saved from battlefield by Ukrainian drone operatorsIt is being billed as Ukraine’s answer to Saving Private Ryan, updated for an age of drones.The war movie Killhouse is an action thriller which shows off the latest in battlefield technology. Released this week, it features cameos by figures well known in Ukraine, including the nation’s former military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov. One missing person is Donald Trump. The film is conveniently set in 2024, when Washington and Kyiv were allies. Continue reading...

• North Korea has deployed an additional 10,000 troops to support Russian forces in Ukraine, escalating foreign involvement in the conflict as fighting intensifies along multiple fronts. • South Korean intelligence reports indicate the troops are equipped with advanced weaponry and are positioned in the Kursk region; this represents a significant expansion of Pyongyang's military commitment to Moscow. • The deployment raises concerns among US and allied officials about the global implications of expanding proxy conflicts and potential technology transfers between Russia and North Korea.

• A new clinical trial launched April 24, 2026 (NCT07549529), examines postural motor activation deficits following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in US patients. • The study translates lab findings into physical therapy protocols for concussion rehabilitation, focusing on vestibular and balance impairments. • Affecting millions annually, mTBI recovery gaps could improve with targeted interventions, potentially reducing long-term disability rates by 30%.

• The European Union announced a €2.1 billion emergency aid package for Ukraine on Friday, aimed at supporting reconstruction efforts and civilian needs amid Russia's intensified spring offensive across multiple fronts in eastern Ukraine. • EU officials stated the funds would prioritize healthcare infrastructure, food security, and electricity grid repairs, with disbursement beginning within two weeks pending parliamentary approval scheduled for April 30. • Ukraine's finance minister praised the commitment but warned that current assistance levels remain insufficient to offset projected $14 billion in war-related economic losses this year alone.

Dnipro bore the brunt of the attacks but Odesa and Kharkiv were also targeted in largest onslaught for several daysRussian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven people overnight, including five in the city of Dnipro, Ukrainian local authorities have said.Reports say that at least 34 people have been injured in the strikes, which lasted “practically all night”, according to the Dnipropetrovsk regional head, Oleksandr Hanzha. The bodies of four people were found in the ruins of a house destroyed in the attacks, and workers continued to search for bodies on Saturday morning. Continue reading...

• Nvidia launched Blackwell Ultra B300 GPUs on April 25, 2026, at GTC US, delivering 20 petaflops FP4 performance for training models up to 10 trillion parameters. • New chips feature 4.5TB HBM4 memory and NVLink 6 interconnect, reducing training costs by 40% for hyperscalers like Microsoft Azure. • Announcement bolsters Nvidia's 92% AI accelerator market dominance amid US export controls on China sales.

Top commander fired after wife of one malnourished soldier posted shocking images on social mediaUkraine’s defence ministry has fired a top commander after photos emerged of a group of emaciated soldiers who have been left on the frontline for months without proper food and water.The scandal erupted after the wife of one of the soldiers, Anastasiia Silchuk, posted the images on social media. The four men appear to be pale and visibly malnourished, with prominent ribcages and thin arms. Continue reading...

With the EU approving a €90bn loan for Ukraine, a surprise visit from Prince Harry, and data suggesting Russian troops made almost no territorial gains in March – are there reasons for optimism in Kyiv? Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Luke Harding – watch on YouTube Continue reading...

Leaders will discuss how to respond to surging energy prices amid the war in the Middle EastEurope live – latest updatesEU leaders have welcomed the end of diplomatic deadlock over a long-awaited €90bn (£78bn) loan for Ukraine, after the bloc finalised the agreement along with a 20th package of sanctions against Russia.After weeks of delay, the EU signed off on the loan on Thursday, in time for summit talks in Cyprus that are scheduled to begin in the evening and will include talks over a dinner with the Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading...