April Fools

Video: Turki al-Sheikh’s ‘The Seven Dogs’ cancellation is April Fool’s prank

Turki al-Sheikh, the head of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, stirred up controversy on Tuesday after announcing the cancellation of the film “The Seven Dogs,” starring Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz, following a horrific accident involving the crew during filming. Al-Sheikh posted photos of actor Ahmed Ezz during the filming of a …

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Egypt Independent April 2, 2025

Russia runs the UN Security Council this month. Ukraine says it’s the worst April Fools’ joke

A country led by an accused war criminal is now in charge of the United Nations Security Council. Hard as it is to believe, it’s Russia’s turn to assume presidency of the powerful body – which is charged with maintaining global peace and security. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba described Russia assuming the council presidency …

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Egypt Independent April 1, 2023

Aston voters will head to polls on April Fools’ Day

Voters from the Aston electorate will head to the polls on April Fools’ Day to select their replacement for outgoing Victorian Liberal MP Alan Tudge. House of Representatives Speaker Milton … Continued