The collision took place in Bekasi rail station between a commuter line train and a long-distance train
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At least four people were killed when two trains collided in the city of Bekasi, adjoining the Indonesian capital Jakarta, late on Monday, officials said.
The collision took place in Bekasi rail station between a commuter line train and a long-distance train, the spokesperson of the commuter line operator Karina Amanda told Reuters, adding that “we are focusing on evacuating passengers and train crew”.
Four people had been killed and 38 people evacuated to nearby hospitals, said Anne Purba, a spokesperson for Indonesia’s railway operator, speaking on local broadcaster Kompas TV.
“Given that the evacuation is still ongoing, it is possible that the number of victims could continue to rise, but let us hope that the evacuation can be completed quickly,” the deputy speaker of the Indonesian parliament, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, told reporters at the site of the collision.
He said rescue officials were cutting through the wreckage to free at least six or seven people still found to be trapped inside.
The cause of the crash was not immediately clear, Karina said. Jakarta police chief Asep Edi Suheri told reporters that the investigation into the incident was continuing.
Rescuers were seen using angle grinders to cut through the metal framework of train compartments in which commuters were trapped but seen alive.
At least 20 ambulances were seen at Bekasi station, Reuters witnesses said, with rescuers from Indonesia’s rescue agency also in attendance to help evacuate passengers.
Reporting by Ananda Teresia, Ajeng Dinar; Writing by Gibran Peshimam; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne, Alex Richardson and Keith Weir
Officers from the Bermuda Police Service responded to a report of a woman found unresponsive in her Southampton home on April 11
Police have ruled out foul play in a sudden death investigation.
Today, the Bermuda Police Service said the woman was found unresponsive in her Southampton home on the evening of 11 April.
An on call doctor confirmed her death at the home.
A spokespeson confirmed, “following a thorough investigation and an autopsy performed by a forensic pathologist, it has now been confirmed that foul play was not involved.”
The BPS expressed condolences to the friends and family members of the deceased.
A spokesperson later confirmed with Bermuda Broadcasting that one person was arrested as part of the investigation prior to the result of the autopsy.
They said the male was “initially arrested in connection with the this matter pending the outcome of the autopsy.”
The reworked tie-up, announced jointly by the companies on Monday, retains Microsoft as OpenAI’s primary cloud partner with a license to the startup’s intellectual property through 2032
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Microsoft is losing exclusive access to OpenAI’s technology, clearing the way for the ChatGPT creator to sell its products across rival cloud platforms in a sweeping change to one of the artificial intelligence era’s most consequential alliances.
The reworked tie-up, announced jointly by the companies on Monday, retains Microsoft as OpenAI’s primary cloud partner with a license to the startup’s intellectual property through 2032.
But the software giant will no longer share revenue for the OpenAI products it sells on its cloud. Revenue OpenAI must share with Microsoft through 2030 will now have a cap for the total number and no longer tied to the startup’s technology milestones – including if it achieves artificial general intelligence, the point at which AI matches or surpasses human ability.
The change is meant to simplify a complex relationship between OpenAI and its one of its biggest and earliest backers.
Microsoft’s early bet on OpenAI allowed the company to roll out AI across its products and powered sales growth at its Azure cloud-computing business, turning the company into one of one the biggest players in the high-stakes race for the technology.
But tensions have been rising between the companies as OpenAI strikes cloud deals with rival providers to secure more computing power and build out an enterprise business that can compete better with Anthropic ahead of a potential IPO.
The Financial Times reported last month Microsoft was weighing legal action against Amazon and OpenAI over a $50 billion cloud deal that may breach its exclusive cloud tie-up.
In an internal memo reported by CNBC, OpenAI said that the Microsoft partnership had been foundational but had limited the startup’s enterprise reach, adding that demand since OpenAI launched on Amazon’s cloud had been staggering.
The reworked partnership clears the way for OpenAI to run its services on Amazon’s cloud platform without the technical modifications required by the previous Microsoft deal, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Amazon is expected to hold an event on Tuesday in San Francisco where executives from OpenAI will appear for a joint announcement, according to a posting on Amazon’s website.
“The new deal with Microsoft was essential for OpenAI to be successful in the enterprise market,” said Gil Luria, analyst at D.A. Davidson & Co. “AWS and Google Cloud enterprise customers have been limited in their ability to integrate OpenAI’s products because of the exclusive relationship and will now be more likely to consider OpenAI alongside Anthropic,” he added.
MICROSOFT WORKS TO REDUCE OPENAI RELIANCE
Microsoft shares initially fell 1.3% on the news but were trading little changed by late morning trading.
Alphabet and Amazon both did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment. Alphabet shares were up 1.5%, while Amazon was down 0.5%.
Microsoft and OpenAI had also announced restructured their tie-up in October, removing major constraints on the startup’s ability to raise capital and secure computing resources.
The software giant has in recent months been working to reduce its reliance on OpenAI by developing its own AI models and rolling out those developed by the likes of Anthropic in its products including the 365 Copilot for enterprises.
It has also said that it has been constrained on AI capacity, which has limited growth for its cloud business.
“From Microsoft’s perspective, it does not need to build out all the data center needs for OpenAI, freeing up capital for Copilot and other cloud capacity,” Barclays analysts said, calling the move a positive for both Microsoft and OpenAI.
Ending the exclusivity pact may help Microsoft fight antitrust scrutiny in the UK, the U.S. and Europe over whether its OpenAI tie-up give it an unfair advantage in the cloud and enterprise AI markets.
Reporting by Aditya Soni and Akash Sriram in Bengaluru and Stephen Nellis in San Francisco, additional reporting by Anhata Rooprai; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala, Nick Zieminski, Arun Koyyur
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index finished 0.6% lower at 10,321.09 points, its sixth consecutive session of losses- its longest losing streak in more than a year. Meanwhile, the midcap FTSE 250 closed flat
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London’s FTSE 100 declined on Monday, dragged by losses in the energy and consumer sectors, as stalled Iran-U.S. peace talks dampened investor sentiment ahead of crucial central bank meetings this week.
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index finished 0.6% lower at 10,321.09 points, its sixth consecutive session of losses- its longest losing streak in more than a year. Meanwhile, the midcap FTSE 250 closed flat.
• Prospects for peace in the Middle East dimmed over the weekend. U.S. President Donald Trump called off a trip by his envoys to Pakistan and later said Iran should phone when it wanted a deal.
• Energy sector losses weighed the most on the blue-chip index. Shell dipped 1.7% after the oil and gas major agreed to buy Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a $16.4 billion deal.
• Consumer-related stocks also faced pressure, with supermarket chain Sainsbury falling 3.3% after Goldman Sachs’ double downgrade on its stock.
• Marks and Spencer dropped 4.7%. JPMorgan reported Worldpanel data showing UK clothing market slowdown, with M&S sales dropping 0.5% year-on-year versus 3.2% growth in the previous period.
• Precious metal miners dropped 2.8% as gold prices edged lower. [GOL/]
• Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures hit two- week high at $107.49 a barrel. This fed inflation fears and extinguished expectations for interest-rate reductions across economies this year.
• All eyes are now on the Bank of England, widely expected to keep interest rates steady this week, while attempting to assess mounting economic challenges stemming from the war in Iran.
• Market participants will also monitor forthcoming policy decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and European Central Bank for further direction.
• On Monday, UK’s aerospace and defense stocks edged 0.2% higher.
• A survey from the Confederation of British Industry showed the country’s retailers reported the broadest year-on-year decline in sales in more than 40 years as the Iran war raised households’ inflation fears.
Reporting by Ragini Mathur in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber and David Gregorio
Vehicle overturns after rear-end collision; injured driver taken to hospital
Image credit: Bermuda Police Service
Shortly before 9:00 a.m on Monday, April 27, 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of Palmetto Road and Dock Hill in Devonshire.
Initial information suggests that one vehicle was positioned in the roundabout, attempting to exit onto Dock Hill, when a second vehicle traveling east along Palmetto Road entered the roundabout and collided with the rear of the first vehicle. The impact caused the first vehicle to overturn onto its side.
The second vehicle continued along Palmetto Road but was later stopped by a member of the public near the incinerator.
The driver of the overturned vehicle was assisted from the car by a member of the public and transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be serious at this time.
The driver of the second vehicle was subsequently arrested for failing to remain at the scene of an injury collision.
Witnesses are encouraged to call PC 2631 Carlos Shepherd on 211 or cshepherd@bps.bm.
Media release supplied by the Bermuda Police Service.
Former Riddle’s Bay Golf Club site to boost production capacity and outdoor space
Bermuda Craft Brewing is getting ready to tap into a brand-new chapter after outgrowing its original home on Hermitage Road in Devonshire.
The popular brewery has now set up shop at the former Riddle’s Bay Golf Club in Warwick, taking over the old golf cart shed tucked behind the main building.
A soft opening got underway over the weekend, with a full grand opening scheduled for June.
And they’re not stopping there. The duo say they’re excited to push the boundaries of craft beer.
Bermudian standout Dylan Muso played a pivotal role as McDaniel College secured a podium finish at the 2026 Centennial Conference Men’s Golf Championships.
In a tournament defined by shifting leaderboards and elite-level scoring, Muso’s consistency ensured the Green Terror remained in the hunt until the final putts dropped at the Waynesboro Country Club.
While the battle for the remaining podium spots was a tightly contested affair, Franklin & Marshall delivered a masterclass in championship golf to claim the title. The Diplomats finished with a staggering team score of 11-under par, leaving the rest of the field in their wake.
Dickinson College managed to edge out the competition for the runner-up spot, finishing at one-under par. McDaniel followed closely behind, ending their campaign with a collective total of one-over par to solidify their status as one of the conference’s premier programs.
For Dylan Muso, the final round was a test of resilience. Entering the day in a tie for fifth, the Bermudian international carded a one-over-par 73 to finish the tournament at one-over par overall. The result was enough to earn him a prestigious 10th-place finish on the individual leaderboard.
Muso’s final-round scorecard reflected a battling performance on the tricky Pennsylvania greens. He notched three birdies and 11 pars, but four bogeys across the round prevented him from climbing further up the standings as the leaders began to pull away.
The top-ten finish caps off a significant period of form for Muso, who has consistently been the engine room for the McDaniel squad this spring. With the team securing third place, McDaniel continues to prove they are a force to be reckoned with on the regional circuit. For Muso, the focus now turns to the off-season and potential post-season opportunities.
The pristine sands of Clearwater Beach provided the backdrop for a display of elite endurance as the Bermuda National Triathlon Championships concluded with Olympian Tyler Smith and Kristen Robinson being crowned the island’s premier triathletes.
Competing over the standard Olympic distance of a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike, and a 10km run, the field was pushed to the limit as Bermuda’s top talent vied for national honors.
In the Men’s Division, Tyler Smith demonstrated exactly why he belongs on the world stage with a commanding performance from the first plunge. Smith set a blistering pace in the water, clocking 17:17 for the swim before transitioning into a clinical 59:30 bike leg. He rounded off his morning with a swift 34:20 run to cross the line in 1:51:45.
Rising talent Jackson Langley secured second place in 2:01:15, while Michael Evans rounded out the podium in 2:11:46 after a resilient effort across all three disciplines.
The Women’s Division saw Kristen Robinson deliver a masterclass in consistency to secure the national title. Robinson navigated the water in 25:55 and maintained her lead with a 1:16:57 bike leg. Despite rising temperatures, she produced a 46:21 run to finish in 2:31:16.
Nicole Mitchell claimed the runner-up spot in 2:42:47, having produced the fastest bike split in the women’s field, while Georgia Evans took third in 2:46:36.
The team competition added an extra layer of local rivalry, with Tri-ing Our Best taking top honors in 2:04:13. They were followed by The King is coming – look busy in 2:14:46, who narrowly held off the A-Team in 2:19:27.
The event served as a testament to the thriving multisport community on the island as veteran campaigners and newcomers alike celebrated a successful championship weekend.
Bermudian powerhouse Conor White produced a resilient display on the punishing gravel sectors of the East Midlands, finishing within touching distance of the leaders at the 2026 Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic.
On a day where the 187km course lived up to its reputation as “Britain’s Belgian Classic,” the Jakroo Handsling Racing rider navigated the brutal farm tracks and steep gradients of Rutland to secure a hard-fought result against a stacked international field.
The race was blown apart in the final 40 kilometres after several breakaways were reeled in on the approach to the infamous Somerberg sector. Otto van Zanden proved the strongest of the elite escapees, timing his final move to perfection to claim a prestigious UCI 1.2 victory. He crossed the finish line in Oakham in 5:06:03, narrowly fending off a charging chasing pack.
Conor White stayed in the thick of the action as the peloton fractured over the rougher terrain. Utilizing his raw power, the Bermudian time-trial specialist maintained contact with the main chasing groups as the race reached its crescendo.
White eventually crossed the line in 5:07:27, finishing just 1 minute and 24 seconds behind Van Zanden. Given the high rate of attrition and mechanical failures that typically define this race, the result marks a significant step forward for White in the European spring classics.
Following a gritty top-35 finish at the East Cleveland Classic earlier this month, White is using the demanding UCI calendar to sharpen his form ahead of a major summer schedule. With his ability to handle technical terrain clearly on display, he remains a rider to watch as the road season intensifies.
Bermuda’s Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl have concluded their 2026 NORCECA Under-18 World Championship qualifying campaign with an eighth-place finish, marking a significant step forward for the island’s beach volleyball program.
While the final day in the Dominican Republic brought two tough defeats against high-seeded opposition, the Bermudian duo can hold their heads high after improving on last year’s tenth-place standing and gaining vital experience ahead of July’s World Championships in the Netherlands.
The final day of action in Juan Dolio began with high stakes in the quarter-final losers’ semi-final. Facing the tournament’s third seeds, Zoe Paniagua Portorreal and Yerelin Carlenis Reyes Montero, the Bermudians battled against a vocal home crowd and the hosts’ superior height advantage. Despite a spirited defensive effort, the Dominican pair secured a 2–0 victory (21–13, 21–10) in 31 minutes, relegating Bermuda to the seventh-place play-off.
In their final outing, Gazzard and Weikl faced a familiar foe in the fourth-seeded Puerto Rican duo of Ana Isabel Barcias Aponte and Coralys Perez Ortiz. While the familiarity led to several long, tactical rallies, the Puerto Ricans proved more clinical at the net, claiming a 2–0 win (21–13, 21–12) to secure seventh.
Despite the results, moving from tenth in the region to eighth within a single year demonstrates clear development for the partnership. The focus now shifts to the European summer, where the duo will look to apply these lessons on the global stage in the Netherlands.
The two, who lead Christian denominations that split from each other in acrimony in 1534, met privately before going together to a 17th century chapel where they recited prayers in unison
International News via Reuters:
Pope Leo and new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally met for the first time on Monday, in a symbolic encounter at the Vatican in which the leaders of the long-separated Catholic Church and Church of England exchanged gifts and prayed together.
Mullally, the first woman to serve as spiritual leader of the world’s 85 million Anglicans, was welcomed by Leo, the first U.S. leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, into his formal office at the Vatican’s ornate apostolic palace.
The two, who lead Christian denominations that split from each other in acrimony in 1534, met privately before going together to a 17th century chapel where they recited prayers in unison.
In formal remarks to Leo, Mullally thanked the pope for his new, forceful speaking style, which the pontiff used on a four-nation Africa tour to sharply denounce war and despotism and which attracted the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump.
“The world needed this message at this time – thank you,” the archbishop said. “It reminded us that despite our sufferings, people long for life in all its fullness, and countless people are working each day for this vision of the common good.”
Leo told Mullally that progress had been made in drawing the Catholic Church and Church of England together but lamented that “new problems have arisen in recent decades,” without specifying those problems.
“We must not allow these continuing challenges to prevent us from using every possible opportunity to proclaim Christ to the world together,” said the pope.
MULLALY MARKS HISTORIC SHIFT FOR ANGLICANS
Mullally, visiting Rome this week, was installed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury in March, in a historic shift that was met with mixed reactions from the global Anglican Communion, particularly among more conservative provinces in Africa and Asia.
Ahead of the meeting, Mullally told ITV News that she felt “very humbled, very privileged” to meet Leo.
“There is a long relationship and fellowship between the Anglican Church and the Roman Catholic Church … we will continue to build on that relationship,” she said.
The Church of England broke away from the Catholic Church in 1534, sparked by Pope Clement VII’s decision to refuse King Henry VIII’s request for an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
The two denominations were strongly opposed to each other for centuries but have moved closer in recent decades.
Their teachings align on many major issues, though the Catholic Church does not ordain women and generally does not allow priests to marry.
Mullally promised in her remarks to the pope on Monday that she would remain united with him in prayer.
“We receive from one another gifts we cannot generate alone: depth in prayer, courage in witness, perseverance in suffering, and faithfulness in service,” she said.
King Charles III, the supreme governor of the Church of England, made a state visit to the Vatican in October.
He and Leo prayed together during that visit in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, in the first such joint worship including a pope and British monarch since Henry VIII’s reign.
Reporting by Joshua McElwee and Muvija M in London; Editing by Aidan Lewis
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