Panama commemorates canal handover despite Trump’s call for US control

A significant blackout impacted all 1.4 million customers in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, affecting essential services like the main airport and numerous hospitals, with at least 328,000 residents also without water. Governor Jenniffer González, who returned from vacation, expressed frustration over the situation and called for an investigation into the causes, emphasizing the need for reliable power. As the island prepares for the busy Easter weekend, many businesses are relying on generators, while officials anticipate...

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Alexander Trufanov, a Russian-Israeli man recently freed by Hamas after 498 days in captivity, and expressed gratitude for his release, attributing it to Russia's strong ties with the Palestinian people. Trufanov urged Putin to assist in securing the release of other hostages, emphasizing the emotional toll of their captivity on him. Putin assured Trufanov that efforts would continue to help free additional hostages, acknowledging Hamas's humanitarian gesture in his release....

The UK parcel delivery company Yodel has been acquired by Polish parcel locker firm InPost for £106 million, resulting in the creation of the third largest independent delivery business for online retailers in Britain. This takeover will increase InPost's market share in the UK from 2% to 8%. This acquisition follows InPost's earlier takeover of UK logistics company Menzies Distribution in October of the previous year. Full Article

Double murderer Mark Lundy, who has maintained his innocence regarding the killings of his wife Christine and daughter Amber 25 years ago, is set to be released from prison next month after over 23 years behind bars. Found guilty initially, Lundy's conviction was quashed by the Privy Council in 2013, but he was retried and found guilty again in 2015. Following his third appearance before the New Zealand Parole Board, he will soon be released...

SummaryOscar McDonald will play his first AFL game in over a year as Fremantle faces Melbourne, after adapting to a forward/ruck position due to team needs. McDonald, who missed most of last season with a knee injury, will back up ruckman Sean Darcy, tasked with competing against Max Gawn, and may face his brother Tom during the match. In contrast, Melbourne has made significant changes, dropping key players Bayley Fritsch and Jacob van Rooyen as...

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged United Insurance Brokers Limited, a Lloyd’s of London reinsurance broker, with failing to prevent bribes to Ecuadorean officials between 2013 and 2016. The charges stem from allegations that UIB paid $3.2 million to US intermediaries to secure $38 million in reinsurance contracts with state-owned companies in Ecuador. This case highlights the UK's commitment to combating international bribery, as UIB prepares to appear in court on May 7, following...