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Russia has returned the bodies of 501 Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine, marking the largest repatriation of war dead since the invasion began in February 2022. The soldiers, primarily killed in the Donetsk region, will be identified by law enforcement and forensic experts before being handed over to their families for burial. Meanwhile, the war continues with drone attacks and international discussions on the next steps, with Ukraine seeking NATO membership as a key element of its proposed ‘victory plan’.

The US has sent a second flight of undocumented Chinese migrants back to China in a bid to curb illegal immigration, just weeks before the US presidential election. The move comes amidst rising tensions over border security and immigration, key issues in the upcoming race. This follows a similar flight in July and highlights the growing collaboration between Washington and Beijing on migration matters.

The Indian Embassy in Phnom Penh, working with Cambodian authorities, has successfully rescued 67 Indian nationals who were trapped in fraudulent job scams in Cambodia. The rescue operation highlights the ongoing efforts to combat fake job offers that lure individuals into cybercrime activities. The Embassy is now facilitating the repatriation of the victims, with several already returned to India and more expected to arrive in the coming days.

The body of a 31-year-old Thai model, Kaikan Kaennakam, has been discovered in a Bahrain morgue over a year after her disappearance. Kaikan had worked as a model in Thailand before moving to Bahrain to work in a restaurant, regularly updating her family through social media. However, she abruptly stopped posting online in April 2023, leaving her family concerned. Despite efforts from the Thai embassy and the Thai community in Bahrain, her whereabouts remained unknown until the embassy informed her family on April 18th that an unidentified Southeast Asian female’s body had been in the morgue since last year. A tattoo on the woman’s leg identified her as Kaikan. The cause of death was stated as ‘acute lung and heart failure due to alcohol poisoning’, but the family believes the circumstances surrounding her death are suspicious, citing bruises on her body in photos provided by the embassy. They are seeking an investigation into the incident and assistance in repatriating her body, a costly process without travel insurance. Paveena Hongsakul, founder of a women and children’s charity in Thailand, has also offered support in the case, urging Thai women to exercise caution when considering working abroad.

Four Gweagal spears, taken by James Cook and Joseph Banks in 1770, have been repatriated to the La Perouse Aboriginal Community. The spears hold great cultural significance and their return marks a significant step towards reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

In a historic repatriation ceremony, traditional owners of the Guugu Yimithirr nation reclaimed two spears that were taken by Captain James Cook during his first contact with Australia in 1770. The spears, which had been held in the collection of the British Museum since the 18th century, were handed over to representatives of the Guugu Yimithirr at a ceremony in London on Tuesday.

Four Aboriginal spears taken by Captain James Cook over 250 years ago have been returned to Australia’s Indigenous community during a ceremony at Cambridge University on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The spears were among the first artifacts collected by the British from Australia and represent a significant moment in the history of European contact with Aboriginal Australia. The return of the spears is a step towards reconciliation and a greater understanding of Britain and Australia’s shared history.

Four Aboriginal spears taken by Captain James Cook over 250 years ago will be permanently returned to Australia in a ceremony at Cambridge University. The spears, considered highly significant, were agreed for repatriation in March 2022 after a campaign and formal request from the La Perouse Aboriginal community. The return marks Trinity College’s commitment to reviewing the legacies of the British empire and acknowledges the historical misunderstandings and conflict that surrounded Captain Cook’s landing in Botany Bay.

Meriam Jarjour is seeking answers after her father’s body was misidentified and sent to Canada instead of his. The body had a full head of hair, tattoos, and looked younger, while her father was born in 1956.