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Warring sides exchange 175 prisoners as Ukraine accuses Russia of 469 ceasefire violations, and Moscow blames Kyiv for gas station attack. What we know on day 1,509
Russia and Ukraine on Saturday accused each other of violating a brief ceasefire in their four-year-old war, hours into the truce put in place to mark Orthodox Easter. Governors of two Russian border regions said Ukrainian drones had attacked targets in the Kursk and Belgorod regions, injuring five people. The general staff of Ukraine’s military said Russian forces had violated the terms of the 32-hour truce through assault actions, shelling and drone strikes.
By late Saturday, Ukraine’s military said in a Facebook post that “469 ceasefire violations were recorded, namely: 22 enemy assault actions, 153 shelling attacks, 19 strikes by attack drones ... and 275 strikes by FPV drones.” In total, the Ukrainian military said Saturday had seen Russia carry out 57 airstrikes and drop 182 guided aerial bombs, along with deploying 3,928 drones and conducting 2,454 shelling attacks “on populated areas and positions of our troops”.
In Russia’s Kursk region, which borders Ukraine, governor Alexander Khinshtein also accused Kyiv of breaking the 32-hour truce by attacking a gas station in the town of Lgov with a drone, injuring three people, including a baby.
Despite tensions over the truce, the warring sides exchanged 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday, according to officials from both sides. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had brought home 175 servicemen and seven civilians from Russian captivity. Andrii Yusov, a Ukrainian defence intelligence representative, said 163 of those freed had been held since 2022. “This is a real success, a very significant achievement,” Yusov said. “It is very hard to imagine what these people have been through during that time and you can see that the men are returning in varying conditions.” Russia’s defence ministry said the United Arab Emirates had mediated the exchange. Russia took back 175 servicemen and also seven civilians originally from the Kursk region, the ministry said.
Russian news agencies said Vladimir Putin attended services after midnight at Moscow’s vast Christ the Saviour Cathedral. In his Easter greeting, quoted by agencies, the Russian leader described Easter as the “triumph of love, good and justice”. He also expressed thanks to Orthodox Patriarch Kirill for his support of those fighting in Russia’s military campaign, described as a “special military operation“. “I would like especially to note the effective assistance you provide to our heroes – the participants and veterans of the special military operation,” he wrote.
Zelenskyy, in his nightly video address, made no reference to alleged ceasefire violations. The Ukrainian president repeated that Ukraine would stick to the truce and wished it could be in effect longer. “It would be right for the ceasefire to continue beyond this,” Zelenskyy said. “We have made this proposal to Russia and if Russia once again chooses war instead of peace, it will show the world, and particularly the United States, who truly wants what.”
Hungarians vote on Sunday in an election that could end prime minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year hold on power. For Ukraine, Hungary’s eastern neighbour, an Orbán defeat could mean the unblocking of a €90bn (US$105bn) European Union loan vital for Kyiv’s war effort. It would also deprive Russia of its closest ally in the EU.
Continue reading...McIlroy visibly short of his best during one-over par 73
‘I wish I was a few shots better off but I’m comfortable’
Rory McIlroy hopes to benefit from a “free” state of mind on the final day of the Masters, despite the defending champion conceding he will have to improve markedly from round three to retain the Green Jacket. McIlroy saw his six-stroke lead evaporate on Saturday, meaning he enters the fourth round in a tie with Cameron Young at the top of the leaderboard. McIlroy was visibly short of his best during a one-over par 73.
The Northern Irishman can, however, pull upon the glory of 2025 at the same venue. “I’d like to think that I’ll play a little bit freer and I’ll play, like I’ve already got a Green Jacket, which I do,” McIlroy said. “Sometimes I maybe just have to remind myself of that. The pairing will be just a little bit easier, the atmosphere out there will be a little bit easier.
Continue reading...McIlroy’s 73 leaves him tied on 11 under after Young’s 65
Lowry, Rose and Scheffler among nine within five shots
Rory McIlroy began this Masters in the company of Cameron Young and will finish it in the company of Cameron Young. McIlroy arrived at this tournament as the holder of the Green Jacket. By Sunday night he will …? Goodness only knows. Day three proved predictions are a fool’s errand at the Masters.
Such drama played out at Augusta National on Saturday that by close of play it was extraordinary to see McIlroy’s name still atop the leaderboard, albeit now with Young for scoring company. Both are 11 under par. From holding a six-shot lead at the start of the round – and eight over Young – McIlroy inexplicably wobbled. His 73 was one involving intense struggle. “I knew today wouldn’t be easy,” said McIlroy. “I didn’t quite have it today. I’ll need to be better tomorrow.”
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Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is making some changes, reports Engadget:
It's no longer possible to buy Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games subscriptions or standalone games through Luna. Amazon will automatically cancel any active subscriptions bought through Luna at the end of customers' next billing cycle. If you have a Ubisoft+ subscription that you bought directly from Ubisoft instead, you'll still be able to access games on that service through Luna until June 10. The Bring Your Own Library option — which allows users to play games they own on the likes of EA, GOG and Ubisoft on Luna — is going away too. You won't be able to access games from those storefronts via Amazon's streaming service after June 3.
If you bought any games outright on Luna, you'll still be able to play them there until June 10. Unlike Google did when it shut down Stadia, Amazon isn't offering refunds for those purchases. However, you'll still have access to them through the respective third-party platform that's linked to your account, be it the EA App, GOG Galaxy or Ubisoft Connect. That doesn't exactly help folks who don't have powerful-enough systems to play more demanding games and were relying on Luna.
For those users, Kotaku complains, "you'll essentially lose access to your purchased games in June unless you buy some hardware to play games like Star Wars Outlaws or set up a different streaming option..."
They describe Luna as Amazon's "barely talked about, struggling game streaming service"...
On April 10, Amazon announced that it is "always looking for ways to better serve our players" and that "feedback" has made it "clear" that gamers who use Luna want "easy access to great games." And because more of that content is now offered via Amazon Prime, the company has decided that the best way to "serve" you and other users is to rip out most of Luna's gaming options and remove access to paid games you bought in the past. Do you feel better served...?
Launched in 2020, Amazon Luna has never been much of a big hit for the company, which has struggled to even figure out what to do with it. Initially, it was offered up as a Stadia competitor, providing access to big and small third-party games. This apparently didn't work out for Amazon. So in 2025, Amazon officially announced plans to pivot Luna to a service focused on Jackbox-like casual games. This latest shake-up for Luna further focuses the service on these kinds of games and will put everything available on the service behind different sub tiers, similar to Game Pass.
Their conclusion? "This is all just a great reminder to never, ever, ever, ever buy a video game through a streaming service. At least you can download digital games offline and make backups for later."
It's no longer possible to buy Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games subscriptions or standalone games through Luna. Amazon will automatically cancel any active subscriptions bought through Luna at the end of customers' next billing cycle. If you have a Ubisoft+ subscription that you bought directly from Ubisoft instead, you'll still be able to access games on that service through Luna until June 10. The Bring Your Own Library option — which allows users to play games they own on the likes of EA, GOG and Ubisoft on Luna — is going away too. You won't be able to access games from those storefronts via Amazon's streaming service after June 3.
If you bought any games outright on Luna, you'll still be able to play them there until June 10. Unlike Google did when it shut down Stadia, Amazon isn't offering refunds for those purchases. However, you'll still have access to them through the respective third-party platform that's linked to your account, be it the EA App, GOG Galaxy or Ubisoft Connect. That doesn't exactly help folks who don't have powerful-enough systems to play more demanding games and were relying on Luna.
For those users, Kotaku complains, "you'll essentially lose access to your purchased games in June unless you buy some hardware to play games like Star Wars Outlaws or set up a different streaming option..."
They describe Luna as Amazon's "barely talked about, struggling game streaming service"...
On April 10, Amazon announced that it is "always looking for ways to better serve our players" and that "feedback" has made it "clear" that gamers who use Luna want "easy access to great games." And because more of that content is now offered via Amazon Prime, the company has decided that the best way to "serve" you and other users is to rip out most of Luna's gaming options and remove access to paid games you bought in the past. Do you feel better served...?
Launched in 2020, Amazon Luna has never been much of a big hit for the company, which has struggled to even figure out what to do with it. Initially, it was offered up as a Stadia competitor, providing access to big and small third-party games. This apparently didn't work out for Amazon. So in 2025, Amazon officially announced plans to pivot Luna to a service focused on Jackbox-like casual games. This latest shake-up for Luna further focuses the service on these kinds of games and will put everything available on the service behind different sub tiers, similar to Game Pass.
Their conclusion? "This is all just a great reminder to never, ever, ever, ever buy a video game through a streaming service. At least you can download digital games offline and make backups for later."
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
"The court is in... sane!" Judge Boing Boing is a series of two-minute puppet shorts featuring the performing talents of Bill Barretta (doing an Ed Wynn impression), Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash and others, and directed by Frank Oz! Trailer - Episode 1 - Episode 2 - Episode 3 - and a 11 minute interview with Frank Oz and Bill Barretta about the shorts (or watch the uncut 47-minute interview).
This gallery presents a selection of illustrations, mixing geometric shapes, psychedelic colors, and bold, clean linework. Each piece reflects my signature style?vibrant, detailed, and influenced by European graphic design. The collection explores themes of movement, symmetry, and surreal forms, created for use in editorial, packaging, posters, and art prints.
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HOUSTON (ANP/AFP) - De astronauten van de Artemis II-missie hebben zaterdag op een persconferentie teruggeblikt op hun maanvlucht. Ze riepen de mensheid op tot eenheid, geïnspireerd door het beeld van de aarde als een eenzame reddingsboot in het heelal.
Astronaute Christina Koch vertelde wat haar het meest trof. "Het was niet zozeer de aarde zelf, maar al het zwart eromheen. De aarde hing daar gewoon als een reddingsboot in het universum." Haar boodschap: "Planeet Aarde, jullie zijn een bemanning."
De vier astronauten - commandant Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen en Koch - voltooiden vrijdag met een "splashdown" voor de kust van Californië de eerste reis om de maan in meer dan 50 jaar. Ze vlogen ook dieper de ruimte in dan ooit eerder mensen hebben gedaan.
De missie brak ook meerdere andere records. Glover was de eerste gekleurde persoon die om de maan vloog, Koch de eerste vrouw en de Canadees Hansen de eerste niet-Amerikaan. Hansen vroeg het publiek zichzelf te herkennen in de bemanning. "Als u hier naar ons kijkt, kijkt u niet naar ons. Wij zijn een spiegel die u weerkaatst."
Tijdens de vlucht fotografeerden de astronauten de maan uitgebreid en waren ze getuige van een zonsverduistering en meteorietinslagen op het maanoppervlak. NASA-chef Jared Isaacman noemde de missie een historisch moment. "Artemis II zal altijd herinnerd worden als het moment waarop we de maan weer zagen - en de wereld opnieuw begon te geloven."
Weer voor Rotterdam 🌕 - 12-04-2026 01:16 CEST
In één oogopslag:
• 8.8°C · Licht bewolkt 🌕 | Min 8.9°C / Max 16.3°C | Kans op neerslag 26%
Verwachting voor vandaag:
• Min 8.9°C, Max 16.3°C (Matige motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 1.7 mm, Kans op neerslag 26%, 🧭 1013.7 hPa ↗️ +1.1 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 22.7 km/u (6.3 m/s), richting: ↑ 174°
Uurlijkse voorspelling voor de komende 12 uur:
• 02:00: 7.9°C (Helder) 🌕, 🧭 1012.6 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 14.0 km/u (3.9 m/s), richting: ↗ 203°
• 03:00: 7.4°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1012.9 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 16.6 km/u (4.6 m/s), richting: ↑ 196°
• 04:00: 7.4°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1013.0 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 17.3 km/u (4.8 m/s), richting: ↑ 198°
• 05:00: 7.2°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1013.3 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 17.6 km/u (4.9 m/s), richting: ↑ 185°
• 06:00: 7.0°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1013.7 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 18.7 km/u (5.2 m/s), richting: ↑ 186°
• 07:00: 7.1°C (Gedeeltelijk bewolkt) ⛅, 🧭 1013.5 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 19.8 km/u (5.5 m/s), richting: ↑ 195°
• 08:00: 7.3°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1013.9 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 18.4 km/u (5.1 m/s), richting: ↑ 197°
• 09:00: 8.1°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1014.4 hPa ↗️ +0.5 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 17.3 km/u (4.8 m/s), richting: ↑ 195°
• 10:00: 9.1°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1014.5 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 16.2 km/u (4.5 m/s), richting: ↑ 196°
• 11:00: 10.5°C (Gedeeltelijk bewolkt) ⛅, 🧭 1014.4 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 16.9 km/u (4.7 m/s), richting: ↑ 199°
• 12:00: 11.9°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 5%, 🧭 1014.3 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 18.0 km/u (5.0 m/s), richting: ↑ 199°
• 13:00: 12.9°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 12%, 🧭 1014.2 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 18.0 km/u (5.0 m/s), richting: ↑ 202°
Voorspelling voor de komende dagen:
• maandag 13 april: Min 7.0°C, Max 15.2°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 3%, 🧭 1013.4 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 19.8 km/u (5.5 m/s), richting: ↗ 207°
• dinsdag 14 april: Min 9.6°C, Max 14.8°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.3 mm, Kans op neerslag 9%, 🧭 1019.6 hPa ↗️ +6.2 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 14.0 km/u (3.9 m/s), richting: ↓ 19°
• woensdag 15 april: Min 7.7°C, Max 14.6°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 6%, 🧭 1021.3 hPa ↗️ +1.7 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 11.9 km/u (3.3 m/s), richting: → 286°
• donderdag 16 april: Min 7.0°C, Max 16.9°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.4 mm, Kans op neerslag 3%, 🧭 1020.4 hPa ↘️ -0.9 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 11.7 km/u (3.2 m/s), richting: ↑ 170°
• vrijdag 17 april: Min 9.5°C, Max 15.6°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 1.4 mm, Kans op neerslag 8%, 🧭 1021.2 hPa ↗️ +0.8 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 12.6 km/u (3.5 m/s), richting: ↗ 239°
• zaterdag 18 april: Min 8.2°C, Max 17.9°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 3%, 🧭 1020.2 hPa ↘️ -1.0 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 9.6 km/u (2.7 m/s), richting: ↑ 197°
Details:
• 🌡️ Huidige temperatuur (om 01:15): 8.8°C (Licht bewolkt)
• 🤚 Gevoelstemperatuur: 4.5°C (-4.3°C)
• 💨 Windsnelheid: 14.0 km/u (3.9 m/s), richting: ↗ 228°
• 🌬️ Windstoten: 26.3 km/h (7.3 m/s)
• 💧 Luchtvochtigheid: 76%
• 🧭 Luchtdruk: 1012.6 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/3h
• 👁️ Zichtbaarheid: 50.0 km
• ☀️ UV-index: 0.0
• 🌅 Zonsopgang: 06:54 · 🌇 Zonsondergang: 20:32
Luchtkwaliteit:
• AQI: 52 🟡 (Matig)
• PM2.5: 7.1 μg/m³
• PM10: 15.9 μg/m³
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In één oogopslag:
• 8.8°C · Licht bewolkt 🌕 | Min 8.9°C / Max 16.3°C | Kans op neerslag 26%
Verwachting voor vandaag:
• Min 8.9°C, Max 16.3°C (Matige motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 1.7 mm, Kans op neerslag 26%, 🧭 1013.7 hPa ↗️ +1.1 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 22.7 km/u (6.3 m/s), richting: ↑ 174°
Uurlijkse voorspelling voor de komende 12 uur:
• 02:00: 7.9°C (Helder) 🌕, 🧭 1012.6 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 14.0 km/u (3.9 m/s), richting: ↗ 203°
• 03:00: 7.4°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1012.9 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 16.6 km/u (4.6 m/s), richting: ↑ 196°
• 04:00: 7.4°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1013.0 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 17.3 km/u (4.8 m/s), richting: ↑ 198°
• 05:00: 7.2°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1013.3 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 17.6 km/u (4.9 m/s), richting: ↑ 185°
• 06:00: 7.0°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1013.7 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 18.7 km/u (5.2 m/s), richting: ↑ 186°
• 07:00: 7.1°C (Gedeeltelijk bewolkt) ⛅, 🧭 1013.5 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 19.8 km/u (5.5 m/s), richting: ↑ 195°
• 08:00: 7.3°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1013.9 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 18.4 km/u (5.1 m/s), richting: ↑ 197°
• 09:00: 8.1°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1014.4 hPa ↗️ +0.5 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 17.3 km/u (4.8 m/s), richting: ↑ 195°
• 10:00: 9.1°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1014.5 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 16.2 km/u (4.5 m/s), richting: ↑ 196°
• 11:00: 10.5°C (Gedeeltelijk bewolkt) ⛅, 🧭 1014.4 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 16.9 km/u (4.7 m/s), richting: ↑ 199°
• 12:00: 11.9°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 5%, 🧭 1014.3 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 18.0 km/u (5.0 m/s), richting: ↑ 199°
• 13:00: 12.9°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 12%, 🧭 1014.2 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 18.0 km/u (5.0 m/s), richting: ↑ 202°
Voorspelling voor de komende dagen:
• maandag 13 april: Min 7.0°C, Max 15.2°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 3%, 🧭 1013.4 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 19.8 km/u (5.5 m/s), richting: ↗ 207°
• dinsdag 14 april: Min 9.6°C, Max 14.8°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.3 mm, Kans op neerslag 9%, 🧭 1019.6 hPa ↗️ +6.2 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 14.0 km/u (3.9 m/s), richting: ↓ 19°
• woensdag 15 april: Min 7.7°C, Max 14.6°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 6%, 🧭 1021.3 hPa ↗️ +1.7 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 11.9 km/u (3.3 m/s), richting: → 286°
• donderdag 16 april: Min 7.0°C, Max 16.9°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.4 mm, Kans op neerslag 3%, 🧭 1020.4 hPa ↘️ -0.9 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 11.7 km/u (3.2 m/s), richting: ↑ 170°
• vrijdag 17 april: Min 9.5°C, Max 15.6°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 1.4 mm, Kans op neerslag 8%, 🧭 1021.2 hPa ↗️ +0.8 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 12.6 km/u (3.5 m/s), richting: ↗ 239°
• zaterdag 18 april: Min 8.2°C, Max 17.9°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 3%, 🧭 1020.2 hPa ↘️ -1.0 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 9.6 km/u (2.7 m/s), richting: ↑ 197°
Details:
• 🌡️ Huidige temperatuur (om 01:15): 8.8°C (Licht bewolkt)
• 🤚 Gevoelstemperatuur: 4.5°C (-4.3°C)
• 💨 Windsnelheid: 14.0 km/u (3.9 m/s), richting: ↗ 228°
• 🌬️ Windstoten: 26.3 km/h (7.3 m/s)
• 💧 Luchtvochtigheid: 76%
• 🧭 Luchtdruk: 1012.6 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/3h
• 👁️ Zichtbaarheid: 50.0 km
• ☀️ UV-index: 0.0
• 🌅 Zonsopgang: 06:54 · 🌇 Zonsondergang: 20:32
Luchtkwaliteit:
• AQI: 52 🟡 (Matig)
• PM2.5: 7.1 μg/m³
• PM10: 15.9 μg/m³
Gegevens geleverd door Open-Meteo
#Rotterdam #Meteo #MeteoBot #MeteoNetherlands #OpenMeteo #FediMeteo