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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the urgent deployment of military aircraft to the Persian Gulf region due to the deteriorating situation and threat of a major conflict.

An Air India plane en route to London crashed during takeoff from Ahmedabad airport. There were more than 130 people on board, including the former head of Gujarat state. Rescuers are working at the scene.

The anonymous artist Banksy has made a comeback — a new street artwork full of metaphors and riddles appeared on his page. The exact location remains unknown.

An international group is monitoring sanctions violations: Pyongyang is supplying missiles, equipment, and even soldiers for Russia’s war against Ukraine. In return, Moscow provides Kim Jong Un’s regime with technology and weapons.

After the driest start to spring in 69 years, UK authorities have declared a drought in the northwest of the country. Water in rivers and reservoirs is rapidly decreasing, and the heat is only worsening the crisis.

The frigate HMS St Albans and the patrol ship HMS Mersey intercepted Russian vessels in the English Channel, demonstrating Britain's readiness to defend its waters.

Norwich City’s management has decided to immediately dismiss Johannes Thorup and his assistant due to unsatisfactory results at the end of the season.

A tragedy on Mount Faito in Italy claimed the lives of four people, including foreign tourists. The cause of the cable car crash is under investigation by the prosecutor's office — bad weather and possible maintenance failures are suspected.

The second part of the British loan, worth £752 million, was transferred to Ukraine on April 14 for the purchase of air defence systems, artillery, and equipment repairs — amid renewed Russian attacks.

Starting April 12, a full ban on importing meat and dairy products from the EU to the UK comes into force. The measure aims to protect against foot-and-mouth disease.

In Paris and London, defense ministers from 30 countries discussed ways to support Ukraine and create conditions for a sustainable and just peace, without final decisions.

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced a partnership with director Matthew Vaughn — together they are launching a film studio and have already completed shooting two films.

The UK Prime Minister stated that the old world order is gone and promised urgent measures to protect business amid a trade war with the United States.

Former female employees of Harrods will receive up to £385,000 in compensation for harassment and rape committed by the department store’s former owner, Mohamed Al-Fayed.

A meeting of leaders from over 30 EU countries was held in Paris to discuss how to help Ukraine and ensure security in Europe. The main focus was on weapons and sanctions.

The United Kingdom and the EU are negotiating legal mechanisms to seize Russian assets worth billions of dollars despite resistance from several European countries.

Allies are prepared for further measures if the President of Russia does not agree to support a ceasefire in Ukraine: key countries have announced new sanctions and military assistance.

Off the coast of Lincolnshire, the oil tanker Stena Immaculate and the cargo ship Solong collided, after which both caught fire. 32 people were rescued, their condition is unknown.