Peru delays results after one-day voting extension
Voters line up outside a polling station during general elections in Lima, Peru, Sunday, April 12, 2026.
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Stampede at Haiti's Citadelle Laferriere Kills Over 30
At least 30 people were killed and dozens more were hospitalized after a stampede at a historical fortress in Haiti on Saturday. The stampede occurred at Citadelle Laferriere during "a tourist activity bringing together many young people," the government said on social media.
Marie-Louise Eta named Union Berlin head coach
Marie-Louise Eta has been appointed as the head coach of German football club Union Berlin, becoming the first woman to hold the role in any of European football's top professional men's leagues. Eta will lead the Bundesliga side until the end of the season after former coach Steffen Baumgart was sacked.
China Announces 10-Point Plan After KMT Leader’s China Visit
China announced a series of measures to boost ties with Taiwan on Sunday following a rare visit by the island's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun. Among the 10 measures announced, China said it would explore setting up a regular communication mechanism between the ruling Communist Party and Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT).
Germans Say Everyday Politeness Is Declining
Skip next section Human head found in German forest April 12, 2026 Human head found in German forest The grim discovery was made during a litter cleanup operationImage: Berthold Stamm/dpa/picture alliance Investigators have launched a murder inquiry after a human head was found in a forest in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Jaishankar in UAE to Safeguard India's Gulf Interests
Skip next section Tributes pour in for 'Asha Tai' April 12, 2026 Tributes pour in for 'Asha Tai' The news of Bhosle's death has sparked a wave of tributes from across India [FILE: May 2003]Image: TC Malhotra/ZUMA/IMAGO After news of Bhosle's demise broke, celebrities took to social media to recall their cherished moments spent with her; others
Tight Race in Hungary Challenges Orban’s 16-Year Rule
Skip next section Turnout hits record 54% at noon April 12, 2026 Turnout hits record 54% at noon Hungarians have been flocking to polling stations for the closely watched electionImage: Denes Erdos/AP Photo/picture alliance Voters in Hungary have been turning out in record numbers on Sunday morning.
US and Iran Talks in Islamabad End Without Deal
Skip next section Iran blames US for failure of talks, says Americans 'unable' to gain Tehran's trust April 12, 2026 Iran blames US for failure of talks, says Americans 'unable' to gain Tehran's trust Ghalibaf (second-left) sat down with Pakistan's Sharif (right) before meeting with the US delegationImage: Office of the Iranian Parliament Speaker/WANA/REUTERS The
Nigeria convicts nearly 400 in Abuja terrorism trial
A court in Nigeria's capital Abuja on Friday convicted nearly 400 terrorism suspects in a mass trial that took place over four days. Many of those convicted received prison terms of up to 20 years after appearing before a panel of 10 judges.
Inside Germany's 24/7 UFO Hotline
Anyone in Germany who thinks they have seen an unidentified flying object, or UFO, can notify the Central Research Network for Anomalous Phenomena, better known as CENAP — a UFO research network. One of CENAP's hotlines, run by Hansjürgen Köhler and a five-person team of volunteers, is based in Germany's southwestern Odenwald region.
UK Pauses Chagos Handover After US Objection
The British government said Saturday it has paused its plans to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following criticism from US President Donald Trump. The small collection of islands in the Indian Ocean is home to a military base used by both the UK and US.
Lufthansa pilots' union announces two-day strike
Lufthansa pilots are set to strike next week on Monday and Tuesday, the pilot's trade union announced on Saturday. Lufthansa Cargo, Lufthansa Cityline and Eurowings are all included in the call to down tools. The work stoppage is expected to run from 12:01 am on Monday (22:01 UTC on Sunday) through to 23:59 pm on Tuesday, the union said.