Killing of Sarah Halimi Thousands of people march in protest in Paris and several other cities around the world after the French Court of Cassation announces that the accused murderer of Lucie Attal, also known as Sarah Halimi, would not be taken to trial, as they judged that the incident had occurred while the suspect was in the midst of a cannabis-induced "delusional fit", which therefore rendered them not culpable in the killing.
India–United States relations U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announces that the country will send medical aid to India as it deals with a surge in cases.
NIAID director Anthony Fauci says that the United States will consider sending unused vaccines and medical aid to India to help them combat their COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 pandemic The Fijian Health Ministry announces the introduction of containment zones in Lami, Suva, and Nausori beginning tomorrow at 4:00 a.m. for 14 days after four community cases were detected.
Italy bans anyone who had travelled to India within the past 14 days from entering the country in order to reduce the spread of the Lineage B.1.617 variant.
Thailand reports a record 11 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 140.
India reports 349,691 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for the fourth consecutive day, thereby bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 16.9 million. The country also reports a record 2,767 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 192,311.
Delhi extends its lockdown until May 3 amid a record breaking increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.
Incidents at European amusement parks Riders are forced to climb down the top of the lift hill on the Big One roller coaster at the Blackpool Pleasure Beach after it broke down.
Baghdad hospital fire Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi suspends his health minister and the Governor of Baghdad, who will both be probed on the fire.
KRI ''Nanggala'' (402) Indonesian authorities say that the navy submarine that sunk off the coast of Bali was found split into three parts in the ocean. It comes after officials received signals from a location of 838 m. The authorities also say that the 53 crew members are confirmed dead.
COVID-19 pandemic The Italian government signs a large package of investment and reforms that will be financed by the European Union’s €800 billion recovery fund, of which the country received €191.5 billion including €69 billion of grants.
93rd Academy Awards South Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung wins Best Supporting Actress for "Minari", becoming the first Korean to win in any of the acting categories.
"Nomadland" wins Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards. "Nomadland" director Chloé Zhao wins Best Director, the second woman to win this award.
War in Afghanistan United States Army General Austin S. Miller announces that U.S. troops have started their withdrawal from Afghanistan. However, he also warned that Afghan security forces "must be ready" to take over.