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European states accuse Russia of trying to erase memory of Stalin's crimes after monument disappears

FILE PHOTO: Supporters of the Russian Communist Party attend a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of Soviet leader Josef Stalin's death in Red Square in Moscow, Russia March 5, 2023. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Supporters of the Russian Communist Party attend a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of Soviet leader Josef Stalin's death in Red Square in Moscow, Russia March 5, 2023. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/File Photo

2 men to be charged with providing illegal payment, remittance services involving over $38 million

More than $314,000 in cash and 30 ATM cards were seized, among other items, during a raid of the operations.
More than $314,000 in cash and 30 ATM cards were seized, among other items, during a raid of the operations.

Malaysian TikTok creator arrested for wearing police gear in viral video

The man is believed to be an active TikTok content creator with more than 560,000 followers on the platform.
The man is believed to be an active TikTok content creator with more than 560,000 followers on the platform.

Mexico reopens famed pyramids under heavy police presence after deadly shooting

Members of the National Guard stand near the Sun Pyramid, as the Teotihuacan pyramids reopen after being closed following an incident in which a gunman killed a Canadian woman and wounded several others before killing himself, according to authorities, in San Martin de las Piramides, on the outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico, April 22, 2026. Climbing the Moon pyramid remains suspended following the incident at the Teotihuacan pyramids, one of the country's most visited tourist sites. REUTERS/Henry Romero
Members of the National Guard stand near the Sun Pyramid, as the Teotihuacan pyramids reopen after being closed following an incident in which a gunman killed a Canadian woman and wounded several others before killing himself, according to authorities, in San Martin de las Piramides, on the outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico, April 22, 2026. Climbing the Moon pyramid remains suspended following the incident at the Teotihuacan pyramids, one of the country's most visited tourist sites. REUTERS/Henry Romero

UK to pay France up to $892 million in deal to reduce migrant crossings

British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood signs a three-year £662 million agreement with French Interior Minister, Laurent Nunez during her visit to France, April 23, 2026.    Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERS
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood signs a three-year £662 million agreement with French Interior Minister, Laurent Nunez during her visit to France, April 23, 2026.    Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERS

Brazil revokes credentials of US immigration officer, claims reciprocity

Argentina arrests Colombian linked to 2025 assassination of senator Uribe

A wreath of flowers sits next to a barrier with images of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, who died two months after he was shot in the head at a campaign event, as his coffin rests at the Colombian congress, in Bogota, Colombia, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Sergio Acero Yate
A wreath of flowers sits next to a barrier with images of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, who died two months after he was shot in the head at a campaign event, as his coffin rests at the Colombian congress, in Bogota, Colombia, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Sergio Acero Yate

Man to be charged with mischief by fire, linked to 3 cases in Jurong West

The police said in a statement on April 22 that they were alerted to a fire at a residential block at Yung Kuang Road at about 4pm on April 21
The police said in a statement on April 22 that they were alerted to a fire at a residential block at Yung Kuang Road at about 4pm on April 21

Hungary's next government vows to open communist-era secret police archives

FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks during a press conference a day after the parliamentary election, in which Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat, Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks during a press conference a day after the parliamentary election, in which Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat, Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus/File Photo

Moldovan tycoon Plahotniuc sentenced to 19 years in fraud case

FILE PHOTO: Vladimir Plahotniuc, a Moldovan business magnate and former lawmaker accused of fraud, attends a court hearing in Chisinau, Moldova December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Vladimir Plahotniuc, a Moldovan business magnate and former lawmaker accused of fraud, attends a court hearing in Chisinau, Moldova December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.