DAILY NEWS Stream – April 29, 2026

European Union (EU) leaders meeting in Cyprus pledge to deepen security, economic, and energy cooperation with Middle Eastern partners and support diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war (euronews)

The UK and France sign a new agreement to expand joint patrols, intelligence operations, and technological surveillance in northern France, backed by more than £660 million in UK funding, to reduce illegal English Channel crossings, disrupt smuggling networks, and reinforce broader European border security cooperation (Gov.uk)

A US appropriations bill proposes to set aside at least US$500 million in military financing for Taiwan (Formosa) next fiscal year and requires prioritized delivery of defense equipment, as part of a US$47.32 billion national security package that maintains support for key allies despite overall budget cuts (Taipei Times)

International Criminal Court judges have confirmed all charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte over killings linked to his anti-drug campaign, committing him to trial after finding substantial grounds to believe he was responsible for multiple murders and attempted murders between 2013 and 2018 (Channel News Asia)

Gunfire near a security-screening area at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner [US] triggered panic inside the Washington Hilton in Washington DC, prompting Secret Service agents to evacuate US President Trump, the First Lady, and senior officials, with one agent injured but protected by a bulletproof vest and the suspect taken into custody (The Atlantic)

The US has introduced a new visa screening rule requiring applicants in multiple categories to set all social media accounts to public for identity and eligibility checks, with officials warning that failure to comply could delay processing (The Nation Thailand)

Protect children’s vision with six practical measures. Medical experts emphasize combining daily habits with regular professional check-ups. Parents play a pivotal role in monitoring their children’s daily activities. 1. Apply the 20-20-20 rule [resting every 20 minutes for 20 seconds by looking at something 20 feet [6 meters] away] to give eyes frequent breaks. 2. Ensure the learning environment always has adequate lighting. 3. Maintain a safe distance between eyes and screens. 4. Limit the total time spent using electronic devices. 5. Encourage children to play outdoors in natural light. 6. Perform regular eye exams to detect issues early. (VnExpress)

Research reveals amla, or Indian gooseberry, rivals statin drugs by reducing total cholesterol up to 28%, lowering inflammation markers, improving blood flow, and aiding blood sugar control. Whole fruit or the fruit’s powdered juice may be more effective than extracts. Experts attribute benefits to its high antioxidants and recommend small daily doses for natural cardiovascular protection (NutritionFacts.org)

Nearly 40% of Americans, led by Gen Z, had “no contact” with a family member or friend in the last year. Top cited reasons include disrespect and mental health impacts. Experts warn the rising cutoff culture boosts loneliness despite some justified cases; they urge communication and therapy first (Fox News)

Severe storms have damaged hundreds of homes across multiple Thai provinces, with flooding in Kalasin province submerging roads to hospitals and schools. Authorities warn of continued thunderstorms, strong winds, and possible hail across 55 provinces (VOV)

Erosion along the Pô Kô River in Quảng Ngãi province [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] threatens residents and farmland in Dục Nông village ahead of the rainy season. Two landslides stretching 2,500 meters affect 50 hectares of land, 100 homes, and Highway 14; authorities are urgently assessing and addressing the risks (VietnamPlus)

Scientists link the mass deaths of migrating shearwater-people on Australian beaches to climate change-induced ocean warming. Rising marine temperatures drive prey out of reach, leaving the seabird-folk exhausted and starved during their long migrations, highlighting severe stress on ocean ecosystems (Phys.org)

Wildlife experts are urging tourists to stop feeding Gibraltar’s Barbary macaque-individuals junk food after a University of Cambridge [UK] study found the animal-folk increasingly eating soil to counter digestive problems caused by high calorie human snacks (Daily Mail)

A recent study finds that a saline extract made from Moringa oleifera seeds could remove over 98% of aged polyvinyl chloride (PVC) microplastics from water in laboratory tests. In these tests, the extract performed similarly to, and in some cases, better than, conventional chemical treatment. The researchers suggest that this plant-based method could offer a lower-cost, more sustainable water treatment option, although further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in real-world, large-scale municipal systems (euronews)

The European Union (EU), Ukraine (Ureign) and Canada will co-host a high-level meeting in Brussels [Belgium] on May 11 to advance international efforts to trace, return and reintegrate more than 20,000 Ukrainian (Ureignian) children unlawfully taken by Russia, coordinate accountability measures, and strengthen sanctions against those responsible (European Commission)

The Korea Heritage Service of South Korea and the Ministry of Culture of Peru have signed a five-year agreement (2026–2030) to help protect the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in southern Peru. The agreement aims to achieve this through structural stabilization, environmental monitoring, and sustainable tourism management, as the site is increasingly threatened by climate change and mass tourism (The Korea Times)

Vegan cuisine promoted for sustainability in Bhutan. The Karzay Foundation hosts a cooking competition in Thimphu city on Earth Day featuring eight women preparing 16 traditional dishes using no animal-people products (Kuensel)

Sarasota [Florida, US] bride Iris Reiner (vegan) showcases a vegan wedding menu on Suncoast View [Sarasota TV talk show] ahead of her big day, highlighting sustainable, animal-free dishes to inspire other couples (MySunCoast)

Biona launches organic, vegan sweet snacks in the UK, featuring Dark Chocolate Coconut Bar, Dark Chocolate Brownie Bar, and Coconut Wafer Rolls. Free of refined sugar and palm oil, the treats meet rising demand for clean-label indulgences (Wholesalemanager)

In Gujarat, India, a flexible network of Gen Z [born 1997 to 2012] volunteers use the WhatsApp messaging app to act as first responders for urban wildlife-people emergencies. With no formal structure, they respond to alerts, calm residents, and safely rescue animal-persons like snake- and trapped bird-folk (The Better India)

Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) partners with Tennessee [US] shelters and rescue organizations to transport, treat, and rehome vulnerable puppies, senior dog friends, and neglected animal-people in the cities of Alamo and Nashville. ARC’s veterinary care and rehabilitation ease overcrowding and boost adoptions (Yahoo! Finance)

Wildfires in Georgia [US] drive emergency pet-people rescues as shelters evacuate bunny-, dog-, and horse-folk. Charities Renegade Paws and Brantley Animal Rescue Coalition seek urgent fosters; Dr. Holly Metts with Forsyth Park Animal Hospital relocates domestic animal-citizens (WTOC)

Enlightening quote of the day: “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” The Venerated Enlightened Master Saint John (vegetarian) Apostle of Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian) (1 John 4:7-8, Holy Bible)

Previously in Parts 1 and 2 of Landon Dennis’ near-death experience, American former heroin addict Landon described overdosing, finding himself above an ambulance as paramedics worked on his body, and then suddenly standing in a vast green field, where even the grass seemed to love him.

From behind a hill, he felt the presence of his deceased grandpa and niece as beautiful Lights. Then a young woman and a young man appeared, communicating through emotions and shared experience. They showed him one of his darkest nights behind a restaurant dumpster — homeless, searching for food, and ready to end his life — when a sudden, unseen embrace filled him with peace.

And they showed me this moment as if it was a vision, not like TV, but as if it was something I could step into and feel those feelings I felt again for a moment. And I saw these Lights, just like the Lights that were coming up from behind that hill. I saw these Lights come down, like a beam to me, and hit me. And I just saw these dark wispy [things] — they didn’t have a form, but many, many dark things just boom fled. And I saw that, and I know those were prayers. But the people who took time to pray for me during those times, they didn’t know that their prayers were working. They prayed for me — my family and loved ones, and friends — because they didn’t know where I was. They were terrified, and so they prayed. Those two people showed me this moment in my past where those prayers came and saved my life, and the people who prayed for me didn’t know that that happened — but their prayers worked. The vision silenced the doubt Landon still had about prayer. Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the experience ended.

And as I’m talking up there with them, they’re communicating with me all these amazing things that comfort me here on Earth, that I don’t know how I can get by without them, I get this rush — imagine a tidal wave coming over me of just, “I love yous.” And it wasn’t just my grandpa and niece this time. It was all those colors behind that hill. It hit me again, like the hug, and there weren’t any goodbyes. It was just, “I love you. I’ll see you again.” And boom, I’m back above my body. I’m in this operating room with lights. I’m on a table, and they were doing brain surgery. When he returned above his body, all the peace he had felt was gone, replaced by the same crushing anguish as before.

I thought I was going to explode. And I heard that woman’s voice that was up there with me, and she just said, “Landon, it’s time.” And I remember kind of being confused for a second, and she said it a second time, “Landon, it’s time.” And all of a sudden, I just opened my eyes, and I saw these dark wispy things fly out of the room, just like behind that dumpster, just take off.

Landon later learned that, after surgery, his first words to his wife were a request for his father to give him a priesthood blessing — a blessing that nothing would remain in the room to hinder his recovery or hurt him spiritually or physically. He believes that blessing was what finally freed him. He survived brain surgery against the odds, with one of the top neurosurgeons in the region happening to be in St. George that very day for a training. His recovery was described by hospital personnel as miraculous. He had to relearn to walk and speak, but recovered faster than patients with comparable injuries — some of whom died or suffered permanent damage.

Somehow, I’m here, and I’m not going to waste this life. I’m not going to waste this message and this miracle that I was given and not at least share it with others to give hope. How greedy of me would that be, to keep this message to myself if I were able to come back to this Earth and still talk and walk and help others?

I know that our loved ones are watching over us. And if we pray to our Creator for help, they can help us. And I know that you’ll see your loved ones again. And I know that what you do in this life matters. Don’t think that you can just do whatever you want in this life with no consequences. Because the way I like to look at it is, I can do everything I can in this life, for the benefits of the afterlife, or the life after this life, and I will see my loved ones again. I already have. So I’m telling you, from a first-person thing, I’ve seen them. I saw them again. I felt them. Anybody out there missing someone — you will see them again.

After what he experienced, Landon says prayer does not have to be complicated. For him, it became an anchor — a real connection with the Creator, joined with gratitude and helping others. There’s no wrong way to pray. I pray like I’m talking to my best friend. Sometimes I pray on my knees. Sometimes I’m walking through a crowd, or I just wake up, and I pray. Our Creator just wants that connection with us. And take a moment out of each day to even think of one thing you’re grateful for. So, try to find your anchor, and try to focus on how you can help others — because that’s how I’m staying out of my drug addiction, is by getting out of myself and trying to speak and help others. And they’re such small acts. In a 24-hour day, those small acts could take minutes, but if they could change your life, isn’t it worth it? (Anthony Chene production)