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Several casualties reported after a shooting at a square in Uppsala, Sweden. Eyewitnesses claim the shooter fled on an electric scooter.

At least five people have died in Spain following a major and prolonged power outage, with fatalities linked to carbon monoxide poisoning, fires, and medical equipment failure.

The pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16) launched a cyberattack on Dutch websites, disrupting local services. Learn about their motives and escalating cyber warfare between Russia and Ukraine.

The 'Six Triple Eight' battalion, the only African-American female unit in WWII, receives the Congressional Gold Medal eighty years later for their heroic service.

Russia announces temporary ceasefire in Ukraine coinciding with Victory Day celebrations, raising skepticism in Kiev and Western capitals over true intentions and potential peace efforts.

Two cardinals will be absent from the upcoming conclave to elect the new pope due to health issues. The Vatican City will host the closed-door voting from May 7, with 133 other cardinals expected to participate.

The EU Court has ordered Malta to halt the sale of 'golden passports' to millionaires, violating EU treaties by automatically granting foreign investors EU citizenship.

At least 22 people have died in a restaurant fire in China, with President Xi Jinping calling for a swift investigation and support for the victims' families.

The Spanish weather service refutes claims of a rare atmospheric phenomenon causing the massive power outage in Spain and Portugal.

Over 87% of Spanish power supply restored after a massive outage, with free bus services and ongoing recovery efforts. Portugal also near full restoration. The outage likely caused by a disconnection between Spanish and French power grids.

A US F-18 fighter jet fell off the USS Harry S. Truman into the Rode Sea. Reports suggest it lost control while being towed and may have sunk.

At least four people, including children, were killed when a car crashed into an after-school care center in Chatham, Illinois. The driver remained unharmed.

A Chinese man, Fu T., confessed to murdering 25-year-old transgender woman, Woranun Pannacha, in Pattaya, Thailand, removing her organs in a horrific crime. The case sheds light on organ trafficking concerns in Southeast Asia.

Spain and Portugal, including Madrid and Lisbon, face a widespread power outage affecting transportation systems and leading to traffic chaos.

Discover the unique rituals and traditions of the Papal Conclave in Vatican City, from the Sixtine Chapel to the election process. Learn more on Telegraaf.nl.

RWE withdraws from American offshore market citing rising costs and political uncertainty, reallocating investments to safer projects closer to home.

The papal conclave for the election of the new pope is set to commence on May 7, as reported by the Italian news agency ANSA.

Confirmation of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine reveals a new dimension of the conflict and strengthens the strategic friendship between Moscow and Pyongyang.

A 27-year-old Chinese student, climbing Mount Fuji off-season, was rescued twice within four days for losing equipment and seeking a lost phone, risking his life on the active volcano.

Hezbollah cautions Israel over dragging Lebanon into a new war as disarmament attempts intensify. President Aoun urges US and France to restrain Israel, while Hezbollah's leader rejects disarming the group.

A live beaver found stranded on Bredene beach surprises onlookers. The animal, uncommon in West Flanders, was rescued by firefighters and taken to a wildlife center in Oostende.

North Korea officially announces sending troops to aid Russia in the conflict with Ukraine, marking a significant alliance. Thousands of North Korean soldiers reportedly deployed in the Kursk region.

A 24-year-old woman in Sweden convicted of assault for cracking an egg on her 5-year-old daughter's forehead in a TikTok video deemed reckless and offensive.

The 21-year-old son of a high-ranking CIA official, Michael Gloss, was killed in Ukraine while fighting alongside the Russian army, revealing a surprising twist in his journey from activism to warfare.

The 30-year-old man who allegedly drove into a crowd in Vancouver has a history of mental health problems and apologized to festival attendees.

Pakistan's military neutralizes 54 militants crossing from Afghanistan, believed to be backed by foreign powers, amid escalating tensions with India.

The Russian Cosmos 2553 satellite, linked to anti-satellite weapon development, appears dysfunctional, raising concerns over Moscow's space capabilities and security implications.

Yemeni-Dutch journalist Musab al-Hattami was reportedly killed in an attack by Houthi rebels in Marib. The incident highlights the dangers journalists face in conflict zones.

A massive explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee port leaves 25 dead and over 750 injured, raising questions of sabotage and hazardous materials. Speculations point to natrium perchlorate stored in the area.

The tomb of Pope Francis in Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore is now open to the public, with believers visiting for the first time. The pope opted for a modest burial, choosing the basilica over the Vatican.