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.

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.

Sudan's ongoing war, which began in April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, has collapsed state institutions across large parts of the country. In the vacuum, community groups, mutual aid networks and local committees have taken over essential functions, from running emergency rooms and food distribution to brokering local peace deals. A report by Waging Nonviolence examines how Sudanese civil society is keeping life functioning where the government cannot or will not, offering a striking example of self-organised governance in wartime.

Sudan's foreign minister has urged foreign powers to halt interference in the country, arguing that outside involvement is prolonging the war that has devastated Sudan since fighting erupted between the army and the Rapid Support Forces in April 2023. He called on external actors to stop backing rival sides so a peaceful resolution can be reached.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.