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Countries with the most 100-year-olds in 2026: Japan leads global longevity rankings as the US, China, and India follow

The number of centenarians worldwide in 2026 reflects a steady and ongoing shift in global population ageing. More people are now reaching 100 years of age than in any previous generation, and the distribution across countries is uneven. Some nations show very large counts due to long life expectancy and…

The Times of India · Apr 24

Trump's Post-Midnight Tirade Renews Treason Push Against Obama and Clinton Over Declassified Russia Claims

In a late-night Truth Social spree, Trump accused Obama and Clinton of treason, echoing past claims without evidence. His posts continue to influence public perception despite lacking legal basis.

International Business Times UK · Apr 24

Building a massive dam between Alaska and Russia could prevent AMOC collapse, scientists say

Building a dam in the Bering Strait might preserve the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, but experts warn it could also threaten wildlife, Indigenous people and shipping — and could actually speed up its demise.

LiveScience · Apr 24

Crude Oil Prices Slip on Hopes US-Iran Peace Talks to Resume

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -0.36 (-0.38%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0073 (-0.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up early gains today and turned lower after Pakistan said a second round of US-Iran peace talks is expected. Optimism that the US...

Barchart · Apr 24

The Russian resistance no one is talking about

You could be forgiven for thinking everyone in Russia either supports the war in Ukraine or is too scared to do anything about it. A dominant narrative is that Russian civil society is passive, complicit or has been quashed to the point of being neutralised.

The Conversation · Apr 24

Orbán’s election loss frees up €90 billion for Kyiv but raises thorny question of EU membership for Ukraine

As widely expected, the EU has unlocked the disbursement of its previously agreed €90 billion (£78 billion) loan to Ukraine.

The Conversation · Apr 24

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The Definitive UK Retort That Shut Down Kremlin's Ominous 'Sleep Well' Threat

At the OSCE in Vienna, the UK envoy rejects Moscow's latest threat in blunt terms and demands the release of three detained monitors, signalling no shift in Britain's stance.

International Business Times UK · Apr 24

Venice Biennale jury ‘will not award artists from countries facing war crimes charges’

Statement, apparently aimed at Russia and Israel, makes clear it is committed to the defence of human rights

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

EU failure to sanction Israel weakens defence of Ukraine, warns Pedro Sánchez

Spain's Pedro Sánchez has once again denounced what he calls the European Union's "double standard" between its willingnes to sanction Russia and its hesitancy to do the same with Israel.

Euronews · Apr 24

Newsletter: At first summit without Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects 'symbolic' EU membership

Also in this newsletter: EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto.

Euronews · Apr 24