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Israel has criticized the United Nations for its handling of Hamas infiltration within the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Foreign Minister Israel Katz alleges that Hamas’ presence has compromised UNRWA’s neutrality and called for its closure. The accusations include over 2,000 UNRWA workers being Hamas members, and 12 alleged participants in an attack against Israel. Katz argues that UNRWA-Gaza is part of the problem, not the solution, and urges donor countries to redirect funds to other organizations. A report commissioned by the UN acknowledged flaws in UNRWA but emphasized the importance of its services to Palestinian refugees.

The hush money criminal trial against former US President Donald Trump commenced with opening statements and witness testimony. The trial centers on allegations that Trump falsified his company’s records to conceal hush money payments to his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, who arranged payments to suppress negative stories during the 2016 presidential campaign. Key players in the trial include Trump, Cohen, porn actor Stormy Daniels, former Playboy model Karen McDougal, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

The NHL playoffs are underway, with several teams vying for the Stanley Cup. The Edmonton Oilers face the Los Angeles Kings, the Toronto Maple Leafs trail the Boston Bruins, and the Dallas Stars host the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes look to extend their lead against the New York Islanders in the East. Oilers coach expects no surprises from familiar Kings; Maple Leafs aim to bounce back after Game 1 loss; Stars host reigning champions Golden Knights; Hurricanes seek 2-0 series lead against Islanders; Canucks’ Tocchet emphasizes embracing pain for playoff success; Kane’s status uncertain for Oilers’ playoff opener; Panthers’ coach lauds goaltending in series opener; Bruins’ DeBrusk shines in first playoff game; Jets’ Scheifele nets 20th career playoff goal in high-scoring affair.

MLA Jitendra Awhad of Maharashtra received a threat call allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang on Monday, according to ANI. Awhad refused to comment on the incident, stating that he had received similar threats in the past. The gang is said to have demanded lakhs of rupees from Awhad. Meanwhile, Awhad also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on minority communities, calling them unacceptable and unbecoming of the Prime Minister.

The family of a Thai woman found stabbed to death at a £4 million mansion near Hyde Park expressed their anguish and gratitude for the police’s investigation. The victim, Kamonnan Thiamphanit, known as Angela, was found with fatal wounds on April 8 at an Airbnb property she rented. Detectives believe she knew her attacker, who is yet to be arrested. The investigation is ongoing, with the possibility of an extradition request.

A senior Metropolitan Police officer has admitted that a dispersal order allegedly breached by Tommy Robinson may not have been lawful due to an error in the date on the paperwork. Robinson, 40, denies failing to comply with a direction to leave an area in Westminster on November 26 last year. Inspector Steve Parker-Phipps, responsible for policing the protest, imposed the order under the Crime and Policing Act 2014 when he thought a “right-wing group” could potentially be attending.

Christopher Berry, of Witney, and Christopher Cash, of Whitechapel, were arrested in March 2021 in connection with the investigation. They are accused of breaching the Official Secrets Act and passing on information prejudicial to the safety or interests of the State. One of the men, Cash, was a Parliamentary pass holder at the time of the alleged offenses. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has reminded MPs that they should not refer to the matter in the chamber due to the sub judice rule.

Police in England and Wales have been issued new guidance to intervene in stalking cases earlier, following concerns that current measures are inadequate. Stalking Prevention Orders (SPOs) were introduced in 2020 to ban stalkers from contacting or approaching victims, but figures show that police forces have not been issuing them effectively. The new guidance lowers the standard of proof required to issue an SPO, making it easier for police to intervene. This follows the release of the Netflix series “Baby Reindeer,” which has raised awareness of stalking and its devastating impact on victims.

The owners of a pub in South Wales have avoided prison sentences after a woman died from injuries sustained in a fall into the cellar while preparing for her daughter’s birthday party. Judge Paul Thomas KC described the incident as a ‘fatal accident waiting to happen’ and criticized the pub’s dim lighting, poor signage, and unclear directions.