Russian navy ship photographed near Nord Stream pipelines before blasts
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On This Day:
- 'War is evil': UN chief visits destroyed town near Kyiv. Antonio Guterres says war in the 21st century is an "absurdity" as he visits sites around Ukraine's capital. Russian missiles hit Kyiv during UN chief's visit Zelensky says strike on capital after talks with Antonio Guterres 'requires an appropriate, powerful response'.
April 28, 2022
- BBC chairman Richard Sharp resigns after Boris Johnson loan row
April 28, 2023
- Emmett Till accuser Carolyn Brant dies at 88
April 28, 2023
- Ireland plans to send asylum seekers back to UK under emergency law
April 28, 2024
- Pope makes landmark visit to Venice Biennale and proclaims that 'the world needs artists'
April 28, 2024
- Spain hit by blackouts after massive power outage, with Portugal also reportedly affected
April 28, 2025
- Conclave to elect new pope to start on 7 May, Vatican says
April 28, 2025
- Putin announces 72-hour May ceasefire in Ukraine war
April 28, 2025