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The Calgary Police Service is seeking a suspect believed to be involved in a fatal shooting that occurred at a Super 8 hotel in the city’s southeast on March 25th. The victim, identified as 29-year-old Liban Abdirahman, was found dead from gunshot wounds in one of the hotel’s suites on the fourth floor. The suspect, described as a man in his 20s, six feet tall, with a slim build, was last seen wearing camouflage jeans, blue shoes, and a long, green winter coat. He fled the scene in a grey 2016-2018 Ford Focus hatchback. Police believe he has ties to Edmonton and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

The Alberta government has introduced legislation to prevent Calgary from charging excessive surcharges on power bills. The move comes after Calgary collected millions more than expected from the fees due to its variable rate, leading to higher costs for residents. The bill, if passed, would ban cities from using these rates, providing relief to Calgarians.

Three armed individuals, Callum Groves, Joshua Woods, and Jack Weston, brazenly robbed a corner shop, threatening an elderly shopkeeper with a weapon that resembled a real firearm. The shopkeeper endured a traumatic ordeal, fearing for his life as the trio ransacked the store, leaving him with minor physical injuries and lasting mental distress. Following an investigation, the perpetrators were apprehended, and sentenced to significant prison terms for their heinous act.

Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based terror organization, launched 35 rockets towards Israel on Monday. The IDF responded by striking the sources of the launches in the southern Lebanese area of Arzoun. The rockets crossed into northern Israel and triggered sirens in several cities, but no casualties were reported. Following the rocket fire, suspected hostile aircraft intrusion sirens sounded in other northern communities. This incident came in response to Israeli airstrikes earlier that day on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.

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.