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Russia has announced it will scale back its annual Victory Day parade in Moscow, blaming what it described as a growing threat from Ukraine. The May 9 event, held every year in Red Square to mark the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, will not include the usual display of military hardware. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the decision was linked to heightened security risks and accused Ukraine of increased “terrorist activity.” Russia’s Defence Ministry also referred to the “current operational situation” as the reason for removing military vehicles from the parade. The change means tanks, missile…

Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich produced one of the most thrilling Champions League semi finals in recent memory, with PSG edging Bayern 5-4 in a first leg that felt more like a final than a semi final. The nine goal match immediately sparked debate among fans and pundits over whether this was the perfect antidote to modern football’s often cautious and highly structured style. The game was remarkable not only because of the scoreline, but because of the way both teams played. Instead of slowing the match down or protecting space too carefully, PSG and Bayern attacked with speed,…

Europe may feel more expensive than ever this summer, but value has not disappeared. Travelers who look beyond the most crowded capitals and luxury coastlines can still find affordable city breaks, beach escapes and cultural trips across the continent. The key is choosing destinations where accommodation, food, transport and local experiences remain reasonably priced. Popular cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Venice are still attractive, but higher hotel rates, tourist taxes and peak season crowds are pushing many travelers to consider smaller cities, secondary beach towns and less crowded regions. Travel experts have also noted that more visitors are…

Scientists say they may have found one of the first major clues explaining why several cancers are rising among younger adults. A new study by researchers from the Institute of Cancer Research and Imperial College London found that obesity appears to be strongly linked to the increase in many cancers among people aged 20 to 49 in England. The study looked at cancer trends between 2001 and 2019 and found that 11 types of cancer had increased in younger adults. These included bowel, ovarian, thyroid, kidney, pancreatic, liver, gallbladder, oral, breast, endometrial and multiple myeloma cancers. Researchers found that obesity…

More than 200 civilians have been rescued from captivity by the Allied Democratic Forces, an armed group linked to ISIL, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Ugandan and Congolese forces said the captives were freed during a joint operation targeting an ADF camp along the River Epulu. Uganda’s military said the rescued civilians had been held by the group after being abducted in the conflict hit region. Some of those freed were in poor health, showing the difficult conditions they had endured while in captivity. The Allied Democratic Forces began as a Ugandan rebel movement but has operated for years…

A Premier League club could still face the risk of losing or being moved from a European place, as the race for UEFA qualification enters a complicated final stage. The situation is being watched closely because English clubs could have as many as 10 teams in Europe next season, but the final allocation depends on league positions, cup winners and UEFA rules. The main issue is that European qualification is no longer as simple as finishing in a certain position. The Premier League is already guaranteed five Champions League places because of England’s European Performance Spot. That means the top…

Wildlife destinations are beginning to say “no” to tourists in new ways, as parks and reserves move to protect animals from the growing pressure of selfie culture, mobile phone use and overcrowded safaris. The latest example comes from India, where authorities have introduced tougher rules in tiger reserves after concerns that tourists were getting too close to animals in search of photos and videos. Reports say India’s Supreme Court ruling has led to restrictions on mobile phone use in core tiger tourism zones, along with limits on night safaris and development near protected areas. The concern is not simply that…

Donald Trump has said King Charles III will “be very safe” during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday. Further security talks took place between the White House and Buckingham Palace after a gunman gained access to an event attended by Trump in Washington DC on Saturday. Asked about the security implications for the royal visit, the US president told CBS’ 60 Minutes on Sunday that the grounds of the White House, where King Charles will visit, are “really safe”. The King and Queen’s programme will go ahead largely as planned, Buckingham Palace…

Christopher Okello Onyum, the man accused of killing four children at a day care centre in Ggaba, Kampala, has opened his defence before the mobile High Court sitting at Ggaba Community Church. Okello, a 39 year old Ugandan born American, told court on Friday, April 24, that he was not guilty of the four counts of murder against him. He said he did not intentionally cause the deaths of the children and argued that the prosecution had not proved deliberate intent. The case relates to the deaths of four toddlers at Early Childhood Development Programme Centre in Ggaba on April…

Ukraine has marked the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster under the shadow of war, as fears grow that Russia’s ongoing attacks could create new dangers around the site of the world’s worst nuclear accident. The April 26, 1986 explosion at reactor four spread radioactive material across Ukraine, Belarus, Russia and parts of Europe, forcing mass evacuations and leaving a legacy of illness, displacement and environmental damage. Four decades later, Chornobyl is no longer only remembered as a Soviet era disaster. It has become a symbol of Ukraine’s vulnerability during Russia’s war, especially after Kyiv accused Moscow of flying…