A bus accident in South Africa resulted in 45 fatalities, with an eight-year-old girl being the sole survivor. The bus, carrying Christian pilgrims from Botswana to Moria for Easter, plunged off the Mmamatlakala bridge into a ravine and caught fire. The transport ministry suspects the driver lost control while turning a corner. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga expressed condolences and President Cyril Ramaphosa urged road safety. An investigation is underway, and recovery efforts are complicated by the terrain.

José Adolfo Macias Villamar, a notorious drug kingpin and leader of the Choneros gang, escaped from prison in Guayaquil, Ecuador, leading to a state of emergency and a surge in gang-related violence. President Daniel Noboa, who vowed to combat violent crime, has deployed soldiers and police, imposed a curfew, and refused to negotiate with criminals. The Choneros, linked to the Mexican Sinaloa cartel, have been central to Ecuador's drug wars, which have intensified since the murder of their former leader in 2021. The gang's fragmentation has contributed to Ecuador becoming one of Latin America's most violent countries, with a significant increase in the murder rate. Fito's escape is feared to signal a potential resurgence of the Choneros as they vie for control over Ecuador's illicit economies.

Chip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon, criticized the company's diversity efforts, suggesting that the brand should not cater to all customers, particularly those he deems too overweight for the brand's yoga pants. He expressed concerns that Lululemon is becoming too similar to the Gap and is living in fear of media backlash. Wilson, who resigned from the board in 2015, also criticized the use of certain models in advertising and the board's understanding of the company. Lululemon distanced itself from Wilson's remarks, emphasizing its commitment to diversity and inclusion since his departure.

Chip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon, criticized the company's diversity efforts, suggesting that the brand should not cater to all customers, particularly those he perceives as overweight. He expressed that Lululemon is becoming too inclusive, fearing media backlash, and losing its brand identity. Wilson, who resigned from the board in 2015, also disparaged the company's use of certain models in advertising and reiterated his past controversial comments about women's body types not being suitable for the brand's yoga pants. Lululemon responded by emphasizing its commitment to diversity and inclusion and distancing itself from Wilson's current involvement with the company.

The UK government is offering enhanced tax breaks to film and TV companies to encourage more productions like Barbie and Happy Valley in Britain. The tax credits, part of the Spring Budget reforms, aim to bolster the UK's status as a leader in the creative industries. The Treasury believes this will support British production talent and ensure the industry's future success. Concerns about rising business rates and their impact on the industry have been noted by Pinewood Studios. The UK's creative industry is valued at approximately £126 billion, with a significant workforce in the video game sector.

The article humorously critiques a BBC news story about a butcher named Christopher McCabe from Devon who allegedly used a black pudding to escape a freezer he was trapped in. The author expresses skepticism about the veracity of the story, suggesting it's too absurd to be true and likens it to a Dr. Seuss narrative. The piece reflects on a historical moment in 1930 when the BBC announced there was 'no news' and proposes that the black pudding story was fabricated to fill a perceived news void on the 11th January 2018. The author implies that the BBC would rather publish a made-up story than admit to a slow news day, and expresses a preference for the straightforward honesty of the 1930 broadcast.