The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.

Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.

The Irish government has announced further fuel supports for a number of sectors after nationwide protests in recent weeks.

Last weekend’s attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

Over the past 24 hours, on April 28, Russian troops killed two residents of the Donetsk region and wounded three others.

There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.

Over the past day, April 28, a total of 189 clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line.

Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 154 out of 171 drones that Russian forces used to attack Ukraine overnight.

The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to April 29 2026 in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,328,820 personnel, including 1,180 over the past day.

Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched 833 strikes on 43 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. Three people were injured as a result of attacks on Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding district.