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Stranger Things: Tales from '85 review: The best Stranger Things season since 2019
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 recaptures the early charm of the original show with clever writing and great voice acting.
‘Stranger Things’ Animated Spinoff ‘Tales From ’85’ Is a Depressing, Cynical Retread: TV Review
Most spinoffs expand their flagship shows in a direction. That direction could be forward, following a beloved character past the events of the original story, á la “Frasier”; it could be backward, fleshing out the origins of a person or place with pre-established significance,
Does lowering speed limits have an impact on road deaths and injuries in Europe?
From Paris to Stuttgart, cities are hitting the brakes on speed in an effort to save lives. Could this be the key to reaching zero road deaths in the EU by 2050?
Kim Kardashian’s Paris Robbery Getting Four-Part Docuseries ‘Kim, the Diamond, and the Grandpa Robbers’
Kim Kardashian’s robbery at gunpoint in an apartment during the 2016 Paris Fashion Week is getting the docuseries treatment. “Kim, the Diamond and the Grandpa Robbers,” is a four-part series from Pernel Media (“Missed Call,” “The Au Pair’”) for Canal+ Originals. As per the
Duran Duran Unveil New Single ‘Free To Love’ With Nile Rodgers
Keyboardist Nick Rhodes called the band's latest collaboration a "call to all the people out there who want peace, hope and understanding to prevail"
Commission launches €2.25 million call to strengthen Cypriot civil society
The European Commission has launched a new €2.25 million call for proposals under the ‘Cypriot Civil Society in Action' programme. This initiative, now in its tenth edition, seeks to support civil society organisations (CSOs) across the island, with a particular focus on
A robot Sony built with AI is defeating human pros at table tennis
Japanese electronics giant Sony built the robotic arm it calls Project Ace and pitted it against professional athletes.
Simple “gut reset” may stop weight gain after Ozempic or Wegovy
A new minimally invasive procedure may help people keep weight off after stopping popular drugs like Ozempic and semaglutide—something most patients struggle with. In a clinical trial, those who underwent a technique called duodenal mucosal resurfacing regained far less weight
Newsletter: EU leaders weigh a NATO-style common defence clause
Also in this newsletter: EU unblocks €90bn Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions.
‘No unilateral decisions’ on Malacca Strait, ASEAN works by consensus: Malaysia’s foreign minister
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan’s comments came amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with a chokepoint at the Strait of Hormuz, and after Indonesia Foreign Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa floated the idea of imposing a levy on ships passing through the Malacca
Commission proposes full resumption of EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement
The European Commission has proposed the full resumption of the EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement, marking a new step in relations between both sides. This follows the announcement by President von der Leyen in January 2026 of the EU's new framework of cooperation with Syria. As
Richest countries in 2026: New measure of wealth pushes France and Germany out of top ten
Measures of “richest countries” can be misleading. A new prosperity index — looking at income, GDP and how wealth translates into quality of life, social cohesion and long-term development — does not place the US, Germany, or France in the top ten.
Government borrowing falls by £20bn in year to March
An increase in spending is more than more than offset by increased tax receipts, official figures show.
Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight
President Trump's Department of Justice sent a plane this week to Cuba to return a 10-year-old from Utah who is at the center of a custody fight involving the child's gender identity.
US says China used 'intimidation' to block Taiwan leader's Africa trip
Beijing said it had "high appreciation" for the African countries that blocked the permits for Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's trip planned for this week.
This new brain-like chip could slash AI energy use by 70%
A breakthrough in brain-inspired computing could make today’s energy-hungry AI systems far more efficient. Researchers have engineered a new nanoelectronic device using a modified form of hafnium oxide that mimics how neurons process and store information at the same time.
The EU's age-verification app: a long-awaited ‘technical fix’
Brussels says its age-verification app is ready, but critics argue the Commission is both too slow and focused on the wrong problem. The presentation has already sparked debate over its security and effectiveness.
A catastrophic climate event is upon us. Here is why you’ve heard so little about it | George Monbiot
Scientists say a crucial Atlantic system is more likely to collapse than previously thought. But the billionaire death cult that steers humanity’s destiny doesn’t do existential crises The poor and middle pay taxes, the rich pay accountants, the very rich pay lawyers – and the
Brussels talks reinforce growing Bangladesh–EU and Bangladesh-Belgium relations
The Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, visited Brussels on 20 April 2026. He was joined by Humaiun Kobir, Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Foreign Affairs. The visit marked a significant milestone in Bangladesh-EU relations as the two sides
South Korea tells US lawmakers it will ensure no discrimination against US tech firms
Seoul was implementing measures to ensure US digital companies did not face discriminatory measures.
Tokyo govt urges employers to allow T-shirts and shorts at work to beat the heat
Metropolitan government employees were already seen wearing T-shirts and shorts.
Four GOP senators vote against adding Save America Act to budget package
Four Republican senators voted against an amendment sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) to instruct the Senate Rules Committee to find a way to add the core elements of the SAVE America Act to a budget reconciliation package that could pass next month with a simple-majority
Europe Today: Ukraine loan set to be unlocked as EU moves to curb energy crisis
Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
South Korea fines matchmaking agency over leak of sensitive user data
SEOUL, April 23 - South Korea's data protection agency said on Thursday it has fined a matchmaking service over the leak of its members' sensitive personal information, including their weight, blood type and whether they were previously married.
How US and Iran could step back from the brink
Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face a renewal of American bombardment was due to expire this week, but was extended at the last moment, this time with no defined time limit. But the risk of renewed escalation remains real, as both sides
Asia’s appetite for Canada’s ‘liquid gold’ grows but supplies at risk from climate change
It is increasingly being used in Japanese marinades, South Korean pastries and Southeast Asian desserts such as pandan cakes.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for complete eradication of Cambodia scam centres
Mr Wang Yi also said he supported initiatives aimed at normalising relations between Cambodia and Thailand.
Vespa turns 80: The spark that put the world on two Italian wheels
From a 1946 patent to global icon: A revolutionary design which became a big screen darling and more.
Tesla profits up but growth concerns linger as Musk lays out spending plans
Tesla’s profit rose in the first quarter as its car sales rebounded from a sharp slump in 2025.
China urges further build-up on islands amid territorial disputes
China has built infrastructure over the years in disputed waters in the South China Sea.
Is Germany the sick man of Europe again? The Ring in Berlin
In this episode of Ring, recorded in the German capital, it’s Bundestag vs. European Parliament: Christian Democrat Sepp Müller and Leftist Martin Schirdewan go head to head to discuss the reform backlog in the EU’s largest economy.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - US Central Command turns back 31 vessels - US Central Command (CENTCOM) said late Wednesday that it had also "directed 31 vessels to turn around or return to port" as part of its own "blockade against Iran". It said on X "the
Denial, proxies, and persistent violence: Pakistan’s terror paradox
One year has passed since the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 innocent people, leaving behind not only human loss but also a deep imprint of fear and instability across the region of Jammu and Kashmir. The cold-blooded execution of the victims—after they were
Scientists discover hidden forces are warping Earth deep beneath the surface
Scientists have mapped how Earth’s deepest mantle is being deformed—and the results point to long-lost tectonic plates buried thousands of kilometers underground. Using a massive global dataset of seismic waves, they found that most deformation happens in regions where these
Taiwan minister makes rare visit to disputed South China Sea island
Kuan Bi-ling observed coast guard drills on Taiping Island, also claimed by China, the Philippines and Vietnam.
US stuck using $1 million missiles against Iran’s $20,000 drones
It may sound hard to believe, but the almost trillion-dollar US military is struggling to fight cheap drones in its war with Iran. Iran has built a simple drone, the Shahed, with a motorcycle-type engine, loaded it with explosives and successfully targeted its neighbors’ cities
Voting under way in key Indian states Tamil Nadu, West Bengal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is hoping to make inroads in the opposition strongholds.
Africa: Ukraine Is Coming to Africa. but Did Anyone Ask Africa?
[African Arguments] On 25 March 2026, a high-level interagency coordination meeting took place at Ukraine's Presidential Office, chaired by Kyrylo Budanov. The subject was the expansion of Ukraine's presence on the African continent -- and it was the first such meeting in the
Africa: From Resolution to Reality - Delivering Water and Sanitation for 'The Africa We Want'
[IPS] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- When Africa's Heads of State and Government gathered in Addis Ababa on 14 February 2026 for the African Union's 39th Ordinary Session, they did more than adopt another resolution. They made a choice: to place at the centre of the agenda the most
Scientists filmed Uganda’s Marburg virus hotspot for 5 months. Here’s what they found
Scientists set up cameras in Uganda’s Marburg virus reservoir, capturing rare footage of wildlife and humans interacting in the site and raising concerns about spillover risk.
Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ISLAMABAD, April 23 (Reuters) - Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting.
Africa: Minister Ogwang Rallies East Africa to Deliver Historic Afcon 2027
[Nile Post] The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has called for full commitment from East African governments and football stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
East Africa: EAC Kicks Off High-Level Talks to Shape Future of Agriculture in East Africa
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The East African Community (EAC), in collaboration with AGRA, has officially launched a high-level regional validation meeting for the Draft Regional Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan (RASIP 2026-2035) in Dar es Salaam, marking a significant step
Malaysia’s King says he will choose a new anti-graft chief
It is first the official confirmation that current head Azam Baki’s term won’t be renewed when it ends in May.
Malaysia's king says he will choose next anti-graft agency chief
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 - Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim said on Thursday that he will select the next head of the country's anti-graft body, with the agency's current chief under growing pressure to resign over misconduct allegations.
Latest news bulletin | April 23rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Can the ‘deadzoning’ trend be a way to improve our wellbeing while travelling?
This new travel craze is sweeping through millennials and Gen Z, who are intentionally becoming disconnected in an era of being chronically online.