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A former police officer, Elias Huizar, 39, is wanted for the premeditated murder of his ex-wife and girlfriend and the abduction of his infant son. The ex-wife, Amber Rodriguez, 31, was killed outside Wiley Elementary School in West Richland, Washington, on Monday, while his girlfriend was found dead at his nearby home. Authorities have issued a nationwide arrest warrant for Huizar, who is believed to be fleeing towards Mexico with his baby. The former cop had been facing child rape allegations and was due in court on Monday. The school district has confirmed Huizar’s employment as a substitute teacher from February 2022 to June 2023 and expressed deep sadness over the tragedy.

The April full moon, known as the Pink Moon, holds significant spiritual meaning and will be most visible on the night of Tuesday, April 23, in the United States. Derived from the blooming of the moss pink herb, this lunar phase encourages grounding and reconnection with nature.

Royal expert Tom Bower predicts further details will emerge after a former aide speaks out. Samantha Cohen, who served as Meghan and Harry’s private secretary, corroborated her participation in Buckingham Palace’s investigation into bullying claims.

NASA has successfully re-established communication with Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft in human history. The spacecraft had experienced a communications issue for five months, traced to a faulty computer chip. Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California reconfigured the spacecraft’s coding to resolve the problem, resulting in the restoration of engineering updates. The team continues to work on recovering science data transmission, which takes over 22 hours to reach Voyager 1’s location over 15 billion miles away in interstellar space.

Manchester United’s U18 team lifted the Premier League Cup after a 2-0 victory over rivals Manchester City, extending their dominance in youth football competitions. The win came amid significant changes in United’s academy structure, with the appointment of former City academy chief Jason Wilcox as technical director and the acquisition of ex-City players.

Despite Western warnings, Israel is preparing for a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where Hamas militants continue to launch rocket attacks on Israeli civilians. The conflict has caused widespread devastation, with thousands of Palestinians killed or wounded and hundreds of thousands displaced. Local residents in the nearby Israeli community of Sderot remain under constant threat of rocket fire and have expressed their fear and frustration over the ongoing violence.

GoFundMe has announced its expansion into Mexico, marking the company’s first international expansion in six years. Mexico is now the 20th country to join the crowdfunding platform, allowing organizers to create fundraisers, accept donations, and withdraw funds in Mexican Pesos. GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan emphasized the importance of this milestone in providing Mexicans with a convenient and secure platform for fundraising for causes they care about.

The evacuation of displaced Palestinians from Gaza Strip’s Rafah is considered unlikely under current conditions, according to the Red Cross. Israel has hinted at a potential invasion of Rafah, which is seen as the last bastion of Hamas in southern Gaza. However, the international community has urged Israel to exercise restraint due to the presence of over a million displaced Palestinians in the town. The Red Cross has expressed concern that an invasion would lead to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis due to the lack of alternative shelter and essential services for the displaced population. Despite reports indicating Israel’s plans to create a tent city in Khan Younis to house evacuees, the Israeli government has not yet provided clear details on evacuation plans or destinations.

Despite escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s transitional council is determined to be sworn in at the National Palace on Wednesday. The council’s installation is seen as a show of defiance against gangs that have paralyzed the capital and surrounding areas. However, regional officials have raised security concerns, urging the council to consider an alternative venue amidst ongoing gunfire and attacks by gangs. The ceremony is part of an effort to restore stability to Haiti, which has seen a surge in violence resulting in over 2,500 deaths and injuries since January. The U.N. has called for urgent security measures to address the crisis and counter the gangs’ threats to disrupt the political process.

The upcoming documentary ‘Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line’ has been selected as the opening gala title at the Sydney Film Festival. The film chronicles the 45-year journey of the legendary Australian rock band Midnight Oil, known for their anthems and activism. Written and directed by Paul Clarke, the documentary explores the band’s influence on Australian culture and politics, highlighting their outspoken stance on environmental and racial issues.