Science
Hundreds of seagrass shoots found in estuary
There were fears a restoration trial may not succeed when only six seedlings had emerged in April.
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World
Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of inciting unrest but acquitted of treason
The 58-year-old, who has been detained since April last year, says the charges are politically motivated.
Business
Wall Street's fear gauge surges the most since April. Why traders think it should be even higher
From its intraday low to high Thursday, VIX moved more than 11 points, the biggest one-day move since April 9.
Business
Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 5.51% for the next six months
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new Series I bond rates through April 2027.
World
US jury convicts Rwandan American of lying about role in genocide
Jurors heard competing witness testimony on where Eric Nshimiye was and what he was doing in April 1994.
Politics
Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget
Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.
Health
WHO and Global Citizen announce: 'One World: Together at home' Global Special to support healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
‘One World: Together At Home’ Global Special to Air on Saturday, April 18 in Celebration and Support of Healthcare Workes, Broadcast to Feature Real Experiences from Doctors, Nurses and Families Around the World. Historic Broadcast to be Hosted by Jimmy Fallon of ‘The Tonight Show,’ Jimmy Kimmel of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ and Stephen Colbert of ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ Friends from Sesame Street Also on Hand to Help Unify and Inspire People Around the World to Take Meaningful Actions that Increase Support for the Global COVID-19 Response Curated in Collaboration with Lady Gaga, Broadc
Sports
Impressive Gloucester beat rivals Bath in Prem
Gloucester storm to their first win over Bath in the Prem at Kingsholm since April 2022 with a 23-5 victory built on an immense defensive display.
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Health
Hard fought gains in immunization coverage at risk without critical health services, warns WHO
Shutting down immunization services in the COVID-19 pandemic risks triggering a resurgence of diseases that can be prevented with safe and effective vaccines, warns WHO in the lead-up to World Immunization Week (24-30 April).
Health
WHO statement: Tobacco use and COVID-19
Tobacco kills more than 8 million people globally every year. More than 7 million of these deaths are from direct tobacco use and around 1.2 million are due to non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Tobacco smoking is a known risk factor for many respiratory infections and increases the severity of respiratory diseases. A review of studies by public health experts convened by WHO on 29 April 2020 found that smokers are more likely to develop severe disease with COVID-19, compared to non-smokers. COVID-19 is an infectious disease that primarily attacks the lungs. Smoking impairs lung f
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Listings of WHO’s response to COVID-19
WHO provides this timeline of the organization’s COVID-19 response activities for general information. WHO will update the timeline on a regular basis and in light of evolving events and new information. Unless noted otherwise, country-specific information and data are as reported to WHO by its Member States. This timeline continues in the spirit of, and supersedes, the WHO Rolling Updates and the WHO Timeline statement published in April 2020. It is not intended to be exhaustive and does not contain details of every event or WHO activity. As of 29 June 2020, the following milestones and event
World
Mexico charges prosecutor with treason over US involvement in drug raid
The participation of US agents in an April drug operation has raised questions about whether Mexico's laws were upheld.
World
Ex-prosecutor charged with treason in Mexico over US drug raid
César Jáuregui Moreno is accused of allowing US agents to join a raid on a suspected drugs lab in April.
Science
Artemis II Heat Shield After Splashdown
Shortly after NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down on April 10, 2026, U.S. Navy divers captured underwater imagery of the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield. In the months after, the agency measured whether the thermal protection system effectively safeguarded the crew and Orion systems as the spacecraft reentered Earth’s atmosphere. This rigorous analysis confirmed that the […]
Health
WHO calls for action to uphold right to health amidst inaction, injustice and crises
To mark World Health Day (7 April), the World Health Organization (WHO) is running the “My health, my right” campaign to champion the right to health of everyone, everywhere. The campaign advocates for ensuring universal access to quality health services, education, and information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working and environmental conditions, and freedom from discrimination. All around the world, the core challenges consistently compromising the right to health are political inaction coupled with a lack of accountability and funding,
Politics
French student protesters are being 'exploited' by political forces, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that France's student protesters are being "exploited" by political forces ahead of the country's presidential election in April 2027. Hard-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon participated in a Paris demonstration while hard-right frontrunner Marine Le Pen voiced support for the police deployed to protests.
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Sports
‘Is it April fool’s?’ Navi Pillay reacts to Nobel Peace Prize news
International judge Navi Pillay was applauded by colleagues as she gave her first public reaction to her Peace Prize.
Politics
Malaysia PM says will work on Myanmar’s ASEAN reintegration
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing in Malaysia for a two-day visit, his first since he became president in April.
Business
New vape tax made me swap e-cigs for dartboards
The Vaping Product Duty will be imposed at a rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid from April 2027.
Science
Artemis II Crew Moon Photo Annotations
A visualization of a dark Moon eclipsing the Sun is marked with handwritten notes in this April 6, 2026, screenshot from an Artemis II crew member’s tablet. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman (in blue) and Victor “Ike” Glover (in green) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) Jeremy Hansen (in red) observed impact flashes and their locations, which […]