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April 16, 2026

Police extradite Nigerian fugitive to UK for alleged murder, drug trafficking

The extradition followed a formal request by UK authorities in September 2024 to locate, arrest, and extradite the fugitive.

Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi
April 16, 2026

European flights risk cancellation if U.S. blockade continues: IEA

The IEA director previously warned that the energy crisis was set to hit harder in April as oil supply constraints worsen.

Planes on tarmacs in Europe.
April 16, 2026

ILO seeks end to gender inequality in oil, gas industry

Ms Phala-Moyo said women remained under-represented and undervalued in key decision-making positions.

International Labour Organisation (ILO)
April 16, 2026

Ex-Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax kills wife, self amid divorce proceedings 

The police chief stated, “So tragic for the children to lose both parents; extra tragic for them to actually be in the home when it occurred.”

April 16, 2026

Church in Wales votes to make same-sex marriage blessings permanent

Speaking after the vote, Cherry Vann, Archbishop of Wales, thanked members for the tone of the debate.

April 16, 2026

Turkish police arrest 162 people for circulating school shooting videos online 

The police said the suspects engaged in acts affecting public order.

Turkish police
April 16, 2026

Those who rob Africans of their resources invest profit in weapons: Pope

The Pope made the remarks during his visit to Cameroon on Thursday.

Pope Leo XIV
April 16, 2026

World Bank unveils initiative to improve water security for one billion people

It noted that water plays a central role in health, food systems, and energy, supporting an estimated 1.7 billion jobs globally.

World Bank
April 16, 2026

U.S.-based doctor charged with killing patient after removing liver instead of spleen during surgery

The surgeon defended his actions, claiming that the spleen aneurysm ruptured, resulting in severe bleeding.

Doctors performing surgery