Atlanta, United States – A police pursuit ended in a violent fiery crash that split a vehicle in half and left one passenger dead after a suspected car break-in incident early Friday morning.

Around 2:50 a.m., Atlanta police responded to Milton Avenue SE after an off-duty officer reported suspects in a white sedan breaking into vehicles. Officers located the car shortly after and attempted to stop it, but the driver fled.

The pursuit continued until the sedan lost control and slammed into a pole around 3 a.m. in the 900 block of Boulevard SE, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The impact was severe, and the vehicle was torn apart before catching fire.

The crash sparked a blaze that engulfed the wreckage and briefly threatened a nearby home before Atlanta Fire Rescue crews extinguished the flames.

Police said the driver, Vincent Steele, was thrown from the vehicle due to the force of the impact. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and remains in serious but stable condition.

Officers rescued a passenger from the burning wreckage, but he later died at the hospital from his injuries.

Authorities confirmed Steele was previously listed as an Atlanta Police Top 10 Most Wanted fugitive and is also a suspect in a 2024 homicide on Ira Street SW. He now faces multiple pending charges.

The Georgia State Patrol is leading the investigation into the fatal crash.

West Palm Beach, United States – Police officers in West Palm Beach were forced to confront an alligator found in an empty parking lot, resulting in a tense on-scene capture.

Video shared by the local police department shows officers approaching the reptile face-to-snout as it lingered in the vacant lot. One officer carefully taps the alligator on the snout before managing to secure its jaws with his hands.

A second officer then assists by taping the animal’s jaws shut, making it safer for transport.

The department described the moment as an unpredictable part of daily duty, stating: “Just another day on patrol… until it isn’t. From neighborhood calls to going toe-to-toe with an alligator, our officers never quite know what they’ll show up to next. Well-rounded policing means being ready for anything, even when it has scales and a serious attitude.”

Washington, USA – A new annual report has revealed widespread animal welfare violations in commercial dog breeding facilities across the United States, including filthy environments, untreated illnesses, and preventable deaths.

The “Horrible Hundred” report documents conditions found in 100 problematic puppy mills, where dogs were reported living in dirty, cramped, or unsafe spaces. Cases included deaths caused by untreated injuries and hypothermia, as well as a severely botched at-home tail docking procedure.

Researchers gathered information from state inspection reports, United States Department of Agriculture records, and other official documentation to highlight conditions in breeding operations that supply puppies to pet stores, online platforms, and social media sales.

At First Light Farms LLC in Missouri, a dog died after showing weakness and diarrhea. Inspectors reported that no veterinarian was consulted for treatment or for decisions related to the dog’s death. A state account described uncertainty about how the animal died after it was removed from the property.

In Indiana, inspectors found a puppy with a failed tail docking procedure that involved a rubber band. The procedure caused severe injury, leaving exposed bone and requiring surgery.

In Nebraska, a dog was discovered dead in an outdoor kennel during freezing temperatures at Sandhills Dachshunds. Inspectors linked the death to hypothermia and inadequate shelter and bedding.

At Bluebird Hill Farm in Missouri, a sick Pomeranian puppy showed signs of respiratory illness including coughing, wheezing, and lethargy. No veterinarian was consulted, and the puppy was instead given medication intended for farm animals along with a homemade liquid mixture.

In New York, an undercover investigation at Sportsman’s Kennels revealed dogs in unsanitary conditions, including matted fur, feces-covered coats, and cockroach infestations. The facility had also failed multiple inspections for inadequate enclosure space.

A senior director involved in the report said puppy mills prioritize profit over animal welfare and urged people not to purchase puppies from such sources in order to reduce demand.

The report also states that more than 20 dealers included have sold puppies to major pet store chains, while others use online marketplaces and social media platforms.

Several US states and hundreds of local jurisdictions have passed laws banning puppy sales in pet stores to disrupt commercial breeding pipelines, while advocacy groups are also pushing for federal legislation to improve conditions in large-scale breeding facilities.

Scotland, Texas, USA – Video filmed by X user Tim Logan shows a powerful tornado moving across a rural pasture during a severe weather outbreak in North Texas.

The handheld footage captures a thick white funnel cloud extending from dark storm clouds and rotating over an open green field. The tornado appears fully formed as it moves across the distance under an ominous sky.

In the foreground, a wire fence with a wooden post is visible as the camera shakes slightly while recording the intense weather event unfolding.

The clip was shared in response to a request to use earlier images from the same storm, showing conditions during the major North Texas severe weather outbreak on April 25, 2026. The system produced multiple tornadoes across the region that day.

The storm system later moved eastward, where it caused significant damage and fatalities in areas including Runaway Bay and Springtown.

Turin, Italy – On April 25, 2026, activists from Extinction Rebellion covered statues of Julius Caesar and Augustus at the Porta Palatina with a black cloth in a symbolic protest.

The statues, which were donated to the city by Mussolini in 1935, were also marked with a red poppy and a sign reading “Repudiate fascism, defend the Earth”.

The action took place at dawn on April 25, a day that marks Italy’s celebration of Resistance and Liberation from Nazi-fascist occupation. The group stated that the covering of the statues was not intended to erase history, but to reject the normalization of symbols and policies they associate with oppression.

Extinction Rebellion said the protest was also a response to the recent conversion into law of the government’s security decree, which they describe as restrictive toward peaceful dissent and harmful to marginalized groups, including people held in detention centers for migrants.

The group also referenced concerns raised about aspects of the law, including penalties affecting protest rights and provisions linked to voluntary repatriation incentives for migrants, which were later addressed through a corrective decree following institutional observations.

The activists said their actions are part of a wider campaign to reimagine urban spaces by challenging monuments and narratives they believe are incompatible with a fair society. Previous actions included symbolic renaming of streets in Turin and Biella.

Extinction Rebellion stated that the statues reflect historical propaganda from the fascist era, when references to ancient Rome were used to support political power and claims of continuity with the Roman Empire.

The group added that the protest reflects opposition to global conflicts over resources and environmental destruction, stating that in the face of climate collapse, the Earth must be defended rather than fascist values.

Utah, United States – Video filmed by X user UDOT Cottonwood Canyons shows a snowplow truck actively clearing a mountain road in Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons as winter conditions move through the area.

The bright orange Mack snowplow advances along the road, pushing thick layers of snow off the pavement and onto the roadside in a forceful spray. The wide plow blade cuts through the accumulation while the truck continues steadily forward.

The handheld footage follows the vehicle from the roadside, showing the cab, flashing lights, and a “Henderson” dump bed in closer views. Snow-covered pine trees line the route, with power lines overhead and mountains in the background under a gray, overcast sky. A gray pickup truck is also seen parked further down the road.

The post included a caption referencing the SR-190 and SR-210 forecast, noting scattered snow until 9pm on April 26, followed by showers and up to 7 inches of snow in the upper canyons on April 27. The footage shows road crews working in real time to keep routes clear ahead of incoming weather.

Portland, United States – Timber and Thorn, two young rescued black bears at the Oregon Zoo, have been seen enjoying active spring behaviour after emerging from their winter torpor.

On a mild, sunny day in their Black Bear Ridge habitat, the pair entered a 300-gallon water tub filled by caretakers. They splashed, played, and wrestled with each other while soaking up the sun during their first swim of the season.

The bears were orphaned in Alaska and were too young to survive on their own. In 2023, they were rescued by state wildlife officials and taken first to the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage before being moved to Portland. Their names were chosen in reference to their forest origins and Portland’s major league soccer teams.

Zoo staff report that the bears are now more active, with increased play and appetite as they transition into spring.

Experts note that bears do not experience true hibernation. Instead, they undergo torpor, a lighter form of winter dormancy in which metabolism only partially slows and body temperature remains relatively stable.

Their brains stay more active than in true hibernating species, and during warmer periods bears may even leave their dens to search for food.

The length of torpor varies by region. In northern areas it may last up to seven months, while in Oregon it typically lasts five to six months. In warmer climates with year-round food availability, some bears may skip it entirely.

To reflect natural seasonal patterns, zoo caretakers reduce the bears’ food intake in winter and increase it again in spring.

Black bears are the most common bear species in North America, with an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 living in Oregon. Although their historic range has declined due to habitat loss, populations have been increasing in many regions over the past two decades.

London, United Kingdom – On April 27, 2026, two supporters of the Take Back Power campaign carried out an action inside Sotheby’s during an Orientalist art pre-auction exhibition.

At around 11:15 in the morning, the pair covered a painting with an image of Nigel Farage’s face. The image included the text “Nigel for sale: £100,000- bought by Sotheby’s”. The artwork that was covered is King Wilhelm I’s Arabian Stallion ‘Tursi’ by Friedrich Nerly, expected to sell for between £80,000 and £120,000.

By around 11:35, security removed the two individuals from the building. Police did not arrive at the scene. Around midday, they attempted to hand themselves in at Charing Cross police station. No arrests have been made.

Take Back Power is a nonviolent campaign calling for a tax on extreme wealth, to be decided by a “House of the People,” a citizen’s assembly chosen by democratic lottery.

Sotheby’s describes itself as the “world’s premier destination for art and luxury”. Its luxury real estate arm, Sotheby’s Realty, is said to have donated £100,000 to Reform.

A spokesperson for Take Back Power said: “Reform claims to be on the side of working people. If that were true, why would the ‘world’s premier destination for art and luxury’, be giving them a donation of £100,000 in exchange for yet more tax breaks on the super rich if they get into power?”

The spokesperson added that Reform is backed by corporations and wealthy interests and called for redistribution of wealth and power toward working people.

One participant, Elvis, a delivery driver from Bolton, said the action highlighted corruption and inequality, pointing to the £100,000 donation and saying many families struggle daily.

Another participant, Jimmy, a 74-year-old retired NGO worker from London, said wealthy tax avoidance is enabled by loopholes and offshore accounts. He called for a permanent citizen-led assembly to decide on taxing extreme wealth.

Reform is said to be supported by wealthy donors and corporations, including crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne, Claudia Harmsworth, and Interior Architecture Landscape.

The campaign continues to demand a permanent “House of the People” with the power to tax extreme wealth.

Travis Air Force Base, California, USA – U.S. Air Force and civilian aircraft performed coordinated aerobatic maneuvers during the Wings Over Solano air show and open house on April 25, 2026.

The footage shows multiple aircraft carrying out flight maneuvers and formation passes as part of a synchronized aerial display over Travis Air Force Base. The performances highlighted close coordination between participating pilots during the event.

Wings Over Solano is designed to showcase pilot skill and precision while also strengthening engagement with the local community and increasing public awareness of the Air Force mission.

Eastern Pacific Ocean – On April 24, 2026, Joint Task Force Southern Spear carried out a lethal kinetic strike against a vessel linked to Designated Terrorist Organizations.

The action was ordered by the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was traveling along established narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was actively engaged in narco-trafficking operations.

Two male narco-terrorists were killed during the strike. No U.S. military personnel were reported harmed.