VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGHamas releases video of two Israeli hostagesHamas's armed wing released video of two men held hostage in Gaza who are seen alive and urging Israeli authorities to strike a deal for the release of all the remaining captives.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYING'I can't breathe' man tells Ohio cops before deathOhio police released video of a Black man who died at a local hospital after repeatedly telling officers "I can't breathe" as they pinned him to the floor of a bar and handcuffed him, evoking memories of the killing of George Floyd in 2020.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALGaza hit by fresh strikes amid ceasefire talksWitnesses in Gaza reported fresh Israeli strikes overnight around Rafah. It comes as Hamas says it is considering an Israeli ceasefire proposal, after a delegation from Egypt arrived in Israel to resume stalled negotiations.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALUS begins building floating base to boost aidThe US military has started building a large floating pier off Gaza's coast to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid, the defence department has said. Ships will deliver aid from Cyprus to the pier where it will be loaded onto truc...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALNagorno-Karabakh ceasefire center closes as Russia withdrawsThe Russian and Turkish flags were lowered to mark the closure of a center set up to monitor a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, as Russian peacekeepers ended a multi-year deployment in the strategic South Caucasus region.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALKing Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosisBritain's King Charles will return to public duties next week for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer as he makes good progress following treatment and a period of recuperation, Buckingham Palace said.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALPro-Palestinian protesters still occupying Sciences Po campusStudents blocked access to Paris' prestigious Sciences Po university over the war in Gaza on Friday (April 26), demanding the institution condemn Israel's actions, in a protest that echoed similar demonstrations on U.S. campuses.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALKenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the start of the monsoon in March has risen to 70, a government spokesperson said Friday. Kenya and other countries in East Africa, a region highly v...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGProtesters confront media at White House dinnerGuests attending the annual White House Correspondents dinner were greeted with chants of 'shame on you', by protesters opposed to President Biden's handling of the war.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALRussia targets Ukrainian energy supplies in fresh strikesRussia has unleashed a massive missile strike at Ukraine, damaging four power plants in the latest barrage targeting the country's energy supply, officials in Kyiv said.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGU.S midwest cleaning up after powerful tornadoesTornadoes have wreaked havoc in America's Midwest, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Nebraska.Fox News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBaby killer whale freed from Vancouver tidal lagoonAfter weeks of rescue attempts, a killer whale calf trapped in a Vancouver Island tidal lagoon has been freed. Rescuers luring the orca - nicknamed 'Brave Little Hunter' with seal meat at high tide and it is now in open water.CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALGaza protests spread across U.S. universitiesTensions flared in front of Paris' prestigious Sciences Po university over the war in Gaza, echoing similar demonstrations on U.S. campuses.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGMass rallies in Australia demand action against gendered violenceThousands took to the streets of Australia's major cities over the weekend demanding tougher laws on gendered violence. The rallies were spurred by a wave of violence against women, that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an "epidemic."Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGPeople swept away by raging river in KenyaResidents of a Kenyan village are still coming to terms with their loss after a truck full of people was swept away by raging floodwaters. A large group of people boarded a truck in hopes of being ferried across a swollen river in Makueni.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALTwo Kyiv hospitals evacuated over feared Russian strikesRussia launched a barrage of missiles at Ukrainian power facilities, hitting locations in the centre and west of the country, damaging equipment and injuring at least one energy worker, officials said. This came a day after two Ukrainian...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSouth Africa celebrates 'Freedom Day'South Africans celebrate their “Freedom Day” every April 27, when they remember their country's pivotal first democratic election in 1994 that announced the official end of the racial segregation and oppression of apartheid.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALOlympic flame leaves Greece for start of Paris OlympicsThe Olympic flame has began its journey to France on board the Belem leaving Greece. The 19th-century three-masted barque is set to reach Marseille on May 8. Along its route in France, the flame will be carried by some 10,000 torchbearer...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALHaitians demand new leaders find swift solutions to gang violenceHaiti's transitional presidential council has taken over in what many hope marks a first step towards returning security to a country where escalating gang control has plunged millions into a humanitarian crisis. But some Haitians are sk...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALDestructive tornadoes wreak havoc in US midwestTornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the midwestern US, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Nebraska.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALNearly half of under 34's are unemployed in South AfricaSouth Africa's ailing economy has left many people struggling to find work. One of them is Valencia Baloyi who's been looking for a job since she graduated from university. This is her story.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIsraeli pressure delayed Freedom Flotilla’s departure for GazaA flotilla of ships set to depart for the Gaza Strip to bring aid to Palestinians has been stranded in Turkey due to administrative roadblocks, as organisers say Israel has been exerting political pressure to impede the voyage.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALEcuador has one of the highest homicide ratesEcuador was once one of the safest countries in Latin America, but in the last 10 years it's had one of the highest murder rates in the region. Since taking office last year, President Daniel Noboa declared war against the drug cartel...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALDozens killed in Kenya floods, thousands displacedHeavy rains have devastated parts of East Africa in recent weeks. Floods in Tanzania, Burundi and Kenya have killed at least 200 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Kenya's central region has been hit especially hard in recent days.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALUniversity of Sydney students stage a protest against IsraelStudents have led a protest march at the University of Sydney. They echoed calls elsewhere in the world for institutions to sever links with Israel.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALUkraine recruitment struggles: New passport rules for men abroadAfter more than two years of war, Ukraine is struggling to recruit new troops. It’s recently passed a law lowering the conscription age from 27 to 25. But it went further, issuing new passport rules for men abroad.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSocial media harms girls’ mental health, UNESCO report warnsSpending too much time on social media erodes girls’ mental health with negative impacts on learning, warns a new UNESCO report that also found girls are more susceptible than boys to negative feelings about appearance and body image.CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALPleas for global aid as Sudan’s civil war passes one year markAfter more than a year of brutal civil war in Sudan that has reduced cities to rubble and displaced millions, humanitarian groups warn the world is forgetting about the conflict just as international help is most needed.CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALPlantable cutlery brings sustainable push to the tableIn a push to incorporate sustainable practices into everyday life, Dubai-based startup BloomSpoon has introduced recyclable cutlery made out of wheat straw that can be planted after use and blossom into herbs or vegetables.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSouth Africa to mark 30 years since first democratic voteSouth Africa is preparing to mark Freedom Day, 30 years after its first democratic vote when Nelson Mandela's ANC swept to power. Three decades on, with the economy sluggish and a third of people out of work, many argue the ANC has faile...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALThe impact of AI on healthcareShould artificial intelligence (AI) in health care make life-or-death decisions? AI-triage systems are already being tested worldwide. Here's a look at some benefits and risks of AI in health care.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALBrazil's indigenous people call out controversial new lawWarning: Story contains nudity Thousands of indigenous people in Brazil have been demonstrating at an annual protest camp in the capital Brasilia. They say new legislation threatens their way of life, their ancestral lands, and their ve...DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIndia begins second phase of national electionsMillions of Indians began voting in the second round of multi-phase national elections as Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to galvanize voters with his assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics.France 24