April

Sudan's government has told the United Nations that it will not accept imposed solutions to the country's conflict, which has ravaged the nation since fighting broke out between rival military forces in April 2023. The message, delivered at the UN, underscores Khartoum's insistence that any settlement must come from Sudanese-led political processes rather than external pressure.

Sudanese authorities have called for an immediate end to foreign interference in the country and insisted that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) be disarmed. The demand comes as Sudan's civil war, which began in April 2023 between the army and the RSF, continues to drive one of the world's largest humanitarian crises, with outside powers widely accused of fuelling the conflict.

An analyst told French broadcaster RFI that Washington has alienated the Sudanese army in what he described as a complex war. The comment highlights growing friction between the United States and Sudan's military leadership as the conflict, which began in April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, drags on. Other outlets, including Modern Ghana, have picked up the remarks, underscoring debate over whether US diplomacy in Sudan has undermined a key actor in any future settlement.

A former member of Sudan's cabinet has publicly called on army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to bring an end to the country's devastating war. The appeal adds to mounting pressure on Sudan's military leadership over a conflict that has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises since fighting broke out in April 2023.

Sudan's armed forces said they repelled drone attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, and carried out bombardments against RSF positions in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. The announcements come as the war between the army and the RSF, ongoing since April 2023, continues to grind through Darfur and Kordofan, displacing millions and driving large parts of the country toward famine.

Qualcomm has renewed its global chip licensing agreement with Apple, with the new terms set to take effect on 1 April 2027. The deal ensures Apple can continue using Qualcomm technology in its devices, extending one of the most significant supplier relationships in the smartphone industry. The renewal is being reported across technology and semiconductor industry outlets.

A market indicator is flashing a warning ahead of the historically strong November-to-April stretch, when the stock market typically delivers its best gains of the year. The signal suggests the usual seasonal rally could fail to materialise this time, prompting investors to question whether to position for the usual winter boom or brace for weakness instead.

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said the state pension triple lock should be scrapped after the next election. From April 2030, the pension would instead rise every year by at least prices or 2.5%, whichever is higher. The pledge is drawing attention because the triple lock is politically sensitive and affects millions of pensioners.

Savannah James, wife of NBA star LeBron James, and entrepreneur April McDaniel are speaking openly about their friendship and business partnership, saying they are not 'delusional' about their 'different lifestyles'. The two, who work together on the podcast 'Everybody's Crazy', discussed how their contrasting backgrounds and circumstances shape their perspectives, drawing fresh attention to the pair's candor about wealth, friendship and accountability.

A new entry has been added to cybersecurity conference listings: ATLSECCON, taking place April 8-9, 2027 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The Atlantic Canada security gathering is now on the calendar for infosec professionals planning next year's event schedule, with details available on its official website.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced he will adjust the triple lock on pensions from April 2030, redirecting savings to fund a new social care service. The move is likely to spark debate over pensioner incomes versus care funding, with voters and campaigners watching closely for details on how the change will work.

MLB's Gameday feature shows a final score from April 20, 1934: the Giants defeated the Boston Braves 7-3. The listing highlights Major League Baseball's archive of historical box scores, which now surfaces decades-old results alongside modern games. Fans of both franchises are revisiting the old matchup and discussing how the record books are presented online.

Records show the New York Cubans defeated the Boston Red Sox 7-4 on April 27, 1941. The result comes from MLB's historical game archive, which lists the final score and date for the matchup between the Negro league club and the American League team. Interest in such games has grown as Major League Baseball works to incorporate Negro leagues statistics into its official record books.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district killed a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba militant described as a top operative linked to the April Pahalgam terror attack. The encounter marks a significant development in the ongoing manhunt for those responsible for the attack on civilians, which killed 26 people and triggered a major security crackdown across the region.

The daughter of a victim of the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir has reacted to reports of the killing of Moosa, a terrorist linked to the attack, saying 'one chapter has ended'. Her remarks have drawn attention in Indian media as security forces continue operations against those behind the attack that killed 26 civilians.

A box score from April 5, 1934, shows the St. Louis Cardinals defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 in a regular season game at a time when the Cardinals were among baseball's strongest franchises. No players, pitchers or game details accompany the score. Interest in this nearly century-old result right now is not explained by any known news event.

MLB.com's archive shows the Boston Red Sox defeating the Cubans 8-1 on April 27, 1941, a spring exhibition matchup played during the Red Sox's barnstorming preparations. The lopsided score reflects Boston's strength heading into what became its celebrated 1941 season, and the archived result is drawing fresh attention among baseball history enthusiasts.

Mohsin Naqvi, who heads the Asian Cricket Council and also serves as Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and a Pakistani government minister, is reportedly set to leave the ACC role when his term ends in April 2027, with hopes of an extension fading. Bangladesh are preparing to take over the presidency, a shift that could reshape how Asian cricket's regional body is led.

The French free-software advocacy group April has published its press review for week 39 of 2026, compiled on LinuxFr. The roundup gathers recent coverage on digital topics including artificial intelligence, the major tech platforms, China, and internet resilience. The weekly reviews are a regular feature of the organisation's work to keep the French-speaking free-software community informed about digital-policy and technology news.