London, United Kingdom – Body-worn camera footage has been released showing police using Tasers to detain a terror suspect following the stabbing of two Jewish men in London.

The Metropolitan Police video shows a 45-year-old Somali-born British national holding a knife as he advanced towards officers.

Two officers discharged Tasers, causing the suspect, who was wearing a blue puffer jacket and carrying a rucksack, to fall to the ground.

Officers can be heard shouting commands including “get down on the ground” and “take the Taser”.

After the suspect collapsed, one officer knelt on him while another continued to use a Taser, as additional officers surrounded the scene.

An officer repeatedly shouted “drop the knife” and “drop the f****** knife” while the suspect struggled on the roadway.

The suspect was pinned face down in the middle of the road. A plain-clothed man, believed to be part of a Jewish community security team, then removed the knife from his hand.

He was handcuffed behind his back while still on the ground and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Following the release of the footage, Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a social media post criticising police conduct.

The post alleged officers were “repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head” after he had been incapacitated by a Taser.

The police watchdog has confirmed it has not received a referral regarding the nature of the arrest.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Scientists have completed two major research expeditions in the Southwest Atlantic Ocean aimed at improving understanding of how carbon is transported from the ocean surface to the deep sea.

The missions focused on the biological pump, a key process in climate regulation that moves carbon downward through ocean systems. The work was carried out between January and April aboard the research vessel Falkor (too), with support from Schmidt Ocean Institute and Schmidt Sciences’ Ocean Biogeochemistry Virtual Institute.

The first expedition, known as Animals as Living Bioreactors, took place in January and February under the leadership of Dr. Anitra Ingalls of the University of Washington. Researchers studied waters between Argentina and Brazil, examining fish, jelly-like species, and other animals involved in the world’s largest daily vertical migration.

These animals travel from deep waters to the surface at night to feed, then return to depths before daylight. Scientists estimate billions take part in this movement, but their role in carbon transport is still not fully understood.

Dr. Ingalls explained that these animals consume surface carbon and then transport it to depths of up to 1,500 meters, where it is later released. She noted that they may represent a previously overlooked part of carbon delivery to the deep ocean.

Researchers also collected biological samples for further study, including species not previously recorded in the South Atlantic and others that may be new to science. Some specimens will be placed in museum collections.

The second expedition, SUBSEA, was conducted in March and April over 200 miles off the coast of Brazil, led by Dr. Matthew Church of the University of Montana. This study focused on microscopic algae known as phytoplankton living in the Southeastern Atlantic Gyre, a vast nutrient-poor ocean region.

The team investigated how carbon and nutrients cycle at around 100 meters depth, where light levels decrease and satellite observation is not possible. They also observed the end stage of a large phytoplankton bloom that was breaking down.

One hypothesis explored is that decaying surface plankton may act as a nutrient source for deeper communities. Researchers are still examining how essential nutrients such as iron, phosphorus, and nitrogen are supplied to sustain growth at depth.

Dr. Church said many of the processes supporting subsurface phytoplankton remain unknown and that the findings will improve understanding of biological and chemical interactions in the upper ocean and their role in carbon export.

Scientists emphasize that the ocean absorbs about one-third of human-produced carbon dioxide, making this research critical to understanding climate impacts.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA – Firefighters responded to an unusual late-night wildlife call involving a black bear that had become stuck in a tree after appearing unusually inactive.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department reported that Truck 8 and Battalion 2 were dispatched after receiving assistance requests from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

The department stated that the bear was described as “zonked out in a tree and stuck” while located on Crooked Arrow Lane.

Responders removed the animal from the tree and placed it into a Colorado Parks and Wildlife vehicle for safe relocation.

Officials later reported that the bear was healthy, though described as “a little sleepy” at the time of release and departure.

Bronx, New York, USA – The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo has successfully rehabilitated fourteen juvenile keel-billed toucans after they were confiscated in a wildlife trafficking case involving federal authorities.

The birds were discovered concealed inside the dashboard of a vehicle at the United States-Mexico border at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in California. They had been sedated and bound to limit movement and noise, and were found in very poor condition.

Staff from WCS assisted the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in the rescue. The group consisted of ten males and four females, all aged between three and four months.

Upon arrival at the Bronx Zoo on July 31, 2025, all fourteen toucans showed signs of malnutrition, severe stress, and metabolic complications. Veterinary and animal care teams carried out a coordinated rehabilitation process over several months.

Chuck Cerbini, Curator of Ornithology at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo, said the birds arrived in a severely compromised state after illegal transport under inhumane conditions. He stated the case highlights both the cruelty of wildlife trafficking and the role of accredited zoos in providing care and supporting conservation efforts.

After recovery, ten toucans were transferred to accredited institutions participating in a Species Survival Plan program for conservation breeding and education. Officials noted that returning the birds to the wild was not possible due to their condition.

Four toucans remain at the Bronx Zoo. Two males are now on display in the World of Birds exhibit, while two others remain off-exhibit as a future breeding pair.

Zoo officials and conservation representatives emphasized that the case reflects the ongoing problem of illegal wildlife trade and the importance of coordinated responses between enforcement agencies and accredited facilities.

Middle East – April 10: A screenshot from a Royal Air Force counter Uncrewed Air System shows a drone threat being shot down using Lightweight Multirole Missiles during an air defence engagement.

The image captures the interception as the system responds to the airborne target in the region.

Air defence personnel use a combination of early-warning sensors, electronic warfare, and the Rapid Sentry air defence system, which is equipped with Lightweight Multirole Missiles, to counter aerial threats.

Philippines – Close-up footage recorded by the Mayon Volcano Observatory at 09:01 AM on April 30, 2026 shows ongoing volcanic activity at Mayon Volcano, including lava effusion accompanied by collapse-fed pyroclastic density currents.

The footage also captured short-lived lava fountaining between 02:15 and 02:17, along with minor Strombolian activity at the summit crater. These events generated ash plumes that rose approximately 100 meters above the crater before drifting westward.

The eruption is now on its 115th consecutive day, with continued effusive activity producing incandescent lava flows, pyroclastic density currents locally known as “uson,” and frequent rockfalls.

Authorities maintain Alert Level 3 over Mayon Volcano. Entry into the 6-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone remains strictly prohibited.

London, United Kingdom – Supporters of the Take Back Power campaign carried out coordinated actions this morning, occupying and demonstrating at several high-end locations in central London.

Take Back Power is a nonviolent movement calling for a tax on extreme wealth, to be determined by a “House of the People.”

Around 10:00, 22 supporters entered a Ferrari dealership in Berkeley Square. Inside, they chanted “WE DEMAND EQUALITY!” and “THE BILLIONAIRES HAVE GOT TO GO!” before leaving at approximately 10:30.

At around 11:30, the group gathered again at Burlington Arcade, described as an exclusive luxury shopping venue. Demonstrators held signs reading “HOUSE OF THE PEOPLE” and “4 MILLION KIDS IN POVERTY,” which were quickly removed by security staff.

By about 12:20, the group moved to the food hall inside Harrods, where security responded more forcefully, removing protesters from the building.

A spokesperson for Take Back Power said the country is in crisis, blaming corporations and the super-rich for extracting wealth from working people and diverting attention through media influence. They stated that only a major redistribution of wealth and power away from the top one percent could address conditions in Britain.

One participant, Robert Pembroke, a 43-year-old builder from Devon, said inequality is increasing, claiming that 50 families in the United Kingdom hold more wealth than half the population, and that globally, eight men hold more wealth than half the world’s population. He also said people are dying as a result and called for a permanent citizens’ assembly known as a “House of the People.”

Another participant, Ana Heyatawin, a 63-year-old grandmother from Somerset, said inequality imposed by big business, billionaires, and political systems working for them is causing harm, adding that more than a third of people in the UK do not earn enough for basic necessities.

She also supported a permanent citizens’ assembly with authority over taxing extreme wealth.

The group is calling for the government to establish a permanent “House of the People,” selected by democratic lottery, with power over wealth taxation and national reform. They stated they will continue nonviolent action until a meaningful response is received.

Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA – April 29, 2026: A Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the ViaSat-3 F3 mission lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The launch marked the departure of the payload aboard the heavy-lift vehicle as it rose from the Florida spaceport.

Following ascent, the Falcon Heavy’s side boosters returned and successfully landed at Landing Zone 2 and Landing Zone 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Lake Worth, Florida, USA – March 17, 2026: The Stuart Sub-office, a component of ICE Miami, carried out targeted enforcement operations in Lake Worth, Florida, resulting in the detention of a criminal alien identified as an MS-13 gang member from El Salvador.

The operation was conducted during focused enforcement activity in the area.

According to the information provided, the individual was taken into custody while these targeted actions were underway in Lake Worth.

Santa Croce Camerina, Italy – Around 20 firefighters have been working since the night of April 30, 2026, to deal with a fire at a packaging company in Santa Croce Camerina, in the Ragusa area.

The blaze affected two warehouses belonging to the facility, along with several work vehicles and part of the plant’s solar power system.

The flames have now been extinguished, but cleanup and safety operations are still ongoing at the site.