Fire damages a 19th century district town hall in Paris, leaving the bell tower at risk of collapse

The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) in Singapore will conduct a further review of the fatal abuse case of four-year-old Megan Khung. The review will include responses from all involved parties, such as the preschool, social service agency, and police. Megan was abused by her mother and her then-boyfriend before her death in February 2020. MSF previously stated that interventions were inadequate before Megan's death due to a lack of information on the...

In South Africa, American pastor Josh Sullivan was kidnapped by armed men during a church service in Motherwell. The suspects stole phones and Mr. Sullivan's car before fleeing, leaving no trace of him. The US State Department is involved, and the elite police unit, the Hawks, is working to locate the victim and apprehend the perpetrators. Full Article

External affairs minister S Jaishankar and US secretary of state Marco Rubio expressed appreciation for the "counter-terrorism cooperation" between India and the US following the extradition of 26/11 main accused Tahawwur Rana to face charges related to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, faces serious charges including conspiracy, murder, and committing a terrorist act tied to his alleged involvement with the designated terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The extradition marks...

Germany and other European countries are cautious about potentially imposing taxes on Big Tech if trade negotiations with the Trump administration fail, following US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on EU imports. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has mentioned retaliatory measures, including a tax on digital advertising revenues affecting tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Facebook. However, Germany's finance minister Jörg Kukies has warned against targeting digital corporations, emphasizing the lack...

Voter registration cards are set to be delivered to Canadian voters by April 10, indicating registration status and polling station details. If the card has incorrect information, it can be updated online, at an Elections Canada office, or by phone to ensure accurate information before election day. While the card is not mandatory for voting, registered voters must prove their identity and address with acceptable IDs to vote in the federal election. Full Article

A new nightclub with a 24-hour license, Brixton Storeys, is set to open in London, aiming to revitalize the city's nightlife industry. The venue, located in the former Prince of Wales building, will focus on LGBTQ+ events and feature performances by artists like Cirque Du Soul and Supa Dupa Fly. Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a Nightlife Taskforce to address the decline in late-night venues and tensions between nightclubs and residents. Full Article