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Human rights in Ba'athist Syria, War crimes in the Syrian civil war, National Commission for Transitional
Russo-Ukrainian war — Human rights in Ba'athist Syria, War crimes in the Syrian civil war, National Commission for Transitional Justice

Russian defence minister Andrey Belousov and State Duma chairman Vyacheslav Volodin visit Pyongyang, North
Russo-Ukrainian war — Russian defence minister Andrey Belousov and State Duma chairman Vyacheslav Volodin visit Pyongyang, North Korea, inaugurating a memorial to North Korean troops who died fighting a

The first public trial of officials linked to former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad opens in Damascus with
Russo-Ukrainian war — The first public trial of officials linked to former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad opens in Damascus with Atef Najib, former head of security in Daraa Governorate, the only one
Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to fight wildfires in Ōtsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Tōhoku region.
2026 Ōtsuchi wildfire — Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to fight wildfires in Ōtsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Tōhoku region. Another three wildfires have been spotted in Nagaoka and Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture
The National Parks and Wildlife Service and Surf Life Saving close several beaches in the Royal National
Shark attacks in Australia — The National Parks and Wildlife Service and Surf Life Saving close several beaches in the Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia, after sharks gather around a washed-up wh
Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett of Bennett 2026 and Yair Lapid of Yesh Atid merge their
2026 Israeli legislative election — Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett of Bennett 2026 and Yair Lapid of Yesh Atid merge their parties into Together – Led by Bennett in an effort to oust Benjamin Netanyah
In golf, Nelly Korda wins the Chevron Championship at Memorial Park in Houston, Texas, United States, by five
2026 Chevron Championship — In golf, Nelly Korda wins the Chevron Championship at Memorial Park in Houston, Texas, United States, by five strokes to secure her third major title and regain the world number on

Fourteen people are killed and 37 more injured in a series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah–Israel conflict — Fourteen people are killed and 37 more injured in a series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-issues-evacuation-
Fourteen people are killed in lightning strikes amid heavy rain across Bangladesh.
2026 Ōtsuchi wildfire — Fourteen people are killed in lightning strikes amid heavy rain across Bangladesh. [https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/14-killed-lightning-strikes-across-seven-districts-1422241 (
Exiled Tibetans vote in a global election organized by the Central Tibetan Administration to choose
2026 Central Tibetan Administration general election — Exiled Tibetans vote in a global election organized by the Central Tibetan Administration to choose representatives to its parliament, with polling held in multiple countries outsi
In stock car racing, a 26-car pileup occurs during the Jack Link's 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway in
2026 Jack Link's 500 — In stock car racing, a 26-car pileup occurs during the Jack Link's 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, U.S., after driver Bubba Wallace was pushed from outside. [https:/
Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha become the first people to run a marathon in under two hours, with Sawe
2026 London Marathon — Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha become the first people to run a marathon in under two hours, with Sawe setting a new world record of 1:59:30. Tigst Assefa also sets a new world

Hezbollah and Israel both accuse the other of violating the ceasefire.
Hezbollah–Israel conflict — Hezbollah and Israel both accuse the other of violating the ceasefire. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/26/israel-issues-forced-evacuation-orders-for-southern-lebanon-in-esca

Israel gives evacuation orders for seven towns north of the Litani River.
Hezbollah–Israel conflict — Israel gives evacuation orders for seven towns north of the Litani River. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/26/israel-issues-forced-evacuation-orders-for-southern-lebanon-in-e

Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, Iran, resumes international flights for the first time since
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, Iran, resumes international flights for the first time since the war began two months ago. [https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/l
German defense minister Boris Pistorius says that Germany will deploy naval units, including a minesweeper
2026 Iran war — German defense minister Boris Pistorius says that Germany will deploy naval units, including a minesweeper and a command and supply ship for a potential mission in the Strait of Ho
More than 1,000 firefighters are deployed and 3,000 people are evacuated from their homes in Ōtsuchi, Iwate,
2026 Ōtsuchi wildfire — More than 1,000 firefighters are deployed and 3,000 people are evacuated from their homes in Ōtsuchi, Iwate, Japan, as two wildfires continue to grow in the region. [https://www.re
Australia states that it will not assist in the repatriation of its nationals associated with suspected
2026 Ōtsuchi wildfire — Australia states that it will not assist in the repatriation of its nationals associated with suspected Islamic State members from camps in Syria, while the intelligence community
Gunshots are fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel.
2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting — Gunshots are fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel. Attendees such as U.S. president Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and vice p
Aftermath of the 2026 Hungarian parliamentary election and Magyar government formation
2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting — Aftermath of the 2026 Hungarian parliamentary election and Magyar government formation
The Wikimedia Foundation reaches an agreement with the Indonesian communications ministry to comply with the
Censorship of Wikipedia — The Wikimedia Foundation reaches an agreement with the Indonesian communications ministry to comply with the country's electronic system registration rules after discussions addres
The Nord , a superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov, crosses the Strait of Hormuz.
2026 Iran war — The Nord , a superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov, crosses the Strait of Hormuz. [https://www.gazetaexpress.com/en/A-superyacht-passes-the-Strait-of-Ho
Outgoing Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán announces that he will resign from his seat in parliament
2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting — Outgoing Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán announces that he will resign from his seat in parliament after his defeat in the recent election that ended his 16-year tenure in Hu
United States president Donald Trump cancels sending special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to
2026 Iran war — United States president Donald Trump cancels sending special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, Pakistan, for negotiations. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4
The Anwar Ibrahim cabinet appoints Abdul Halim Aman as head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission,
Corruption in Malaysia — The Anwar Ibrahim cabinet appoints Abdul Halim Aman as head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, replacing Azam Baki, whose tenure drew scrutiny over alleged misconduct. [h