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April 29, 2024

Solomon Islands pro-Beijing prime minister will not retain position following general elections

Solomon Islands pro-Bejing Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will not remain head of the South Pacific island nation’s government following general elections.

April 29, 2024

5 former officials convicted in Greece's deadliest wildfire case

Five former firefighting and disaster response officials have been convicted by a Greek court for criminal negligence in connection with a deadly wildfire in 2018.

April 29, 2024

Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf resigns after coalition falls apart

Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote following the end of a coalition between his Scottish National Party and the Green Party.

April 29, 2024

Father and former coach of Olympic champion charged with child abuse, lawyer says

Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father and former coach of Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen, has been charged with abusing one of his other children.

April 29, 2024

Thailand's foreign minister abruptly resigns over dissatisfaction with Cabinet reshuffle

Thailand's foreign minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara, has resigned after being removed as one of the country's deputy prime ministers in a Cabinet reshuffle.

April 29, 2024

Utah GOP choose Trump-backed candidate as nominee to replace Sen. Romney, but primary still to come

Trent Staggs was chosen as the Utah Republican Party's nominee to replace Mitt Romney in the Senate, but other, more moderate Republican candidates will still compete at the primary.

April 29, 2024

Kenya delays reopening of schools amid ongoing flooding as death toll nears 100

The reopening of schools in Kenya has been postponed by one week due to heavy rains and flooding. Over 100 schools have been flooded, according to officials.

April 29, 2024

San Diego Zoo to welcome pair of giant pandas from China under conservation partnership

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has announced that a pair of giant pandas will soon be transferred from China to the U.S. as part of a conservation partnership.

April 29, 2024

Police hiring sees uptick across US after years of decline, survey shows

U.S. police departments have reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers for the first time in years. Many larger departments have increased officer pay.

April 29, 2024

Trial underway for military families suing US government over tainted water at Hawaii base

Richelle Dietz is among 17 people suing the U.S. over jet fuel leaks and health problems allegedly linked to contaminated water on their military base.