How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran

Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies

Road trips for gig trips: New app can curate music travel itineraries for fans

Music tourism has become one of travel’s hottest trends and now a US-based app is aiming for similar chart-topping popularity.

From biodiversity to carbon capture: Saving bison from extinction has brought big benefits to Europe

Europe’s largest wild land mammal has been brought back from the brink of extinction.

Africa: Ecowas Parliament Meets to Advance Child Protection in West Africa

[Daily Trust] The ECOWAS Parliament will convene a joint committee meeting in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from 8 to 12 April, 2026, to advance the protection of children in the West African sub-region.

Africa: Nigeria's Domestic Passengers Hit 10m in 2025, Behind South Africa's 28m

[Daily Trust] The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has hailed Nigeria's rising aviation profile following strong performance indicators across key airports, as the ACI Africa Regional Conference &

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China

Africa: From Misdiagnosis to Medical Bias - Why Women Are Living Longer but Not Better

[UN News] For 25 years, the world has made significant progress in advancing women's right to health, particularly in sexual and reproductive care. Women are living longer than ever before - but they are not living better.

Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz

April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will help with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz. "We'll be loading up with supplies of all kinds, and just 'hangin' around' in order to make sure that everything goes well," Trump

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire, Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible

By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Enas Alashray, Ahmed Tolba and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON/DUBAI/CAIRO, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of

Africa: Planting Trees to Remove Carbon Can Harm the Environment - or Protect It - Study Highlights Trade-Offs

[The Conversation Africa] Global efforts to limit climate change require deep cuts to carbon emissions. However, global emissions are still growing. Currently, we emit roughly 42 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel use and land use changes every year.

Middle East war: ceasefire reactions

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory. Here are the some reactions from across the globe: - United Nations - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire but urged all parties to work toward long-term peace

Jimmy Kimmel Says Donald Trump Threatens ‘Something Crazy’ and Then ‘Always Gives Two Weeks’ After Delaying Iran Strikes: ‘He’s Like a Conscientious Employee’

Jimmy Kimmel addressed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran during his Tuesday night monologue and pointed out a recurring pattern with President Donald Trump’s negotiating tactics. “The President decided not to drop it for at least another two weeks,” the host said

Climate change may speed evolution through inherited gene regulation changes

A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, finds that changes in animal development induced by climate shock persist generations after the initial event. The escalating effects of climate change are likely to, in effect, speed up evolution.

After a recent patch, Death Stranding 2 is great on Steam Deck

There are some compromises, but it's better than merely playable.

Trump says US won "total and complete victory" after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports

April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran. "Total and complete victory. 100 percent. No question about it," Trump told AFP in the brief

Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire

By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, April 8 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East struck between the U.S., Israel and Iran, while criticising the rhetoric of President Donald Trump. Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire

Tunnel collapses at Hokkaido Shinkansen extension construction site

There were no injuries to workers or damage to heavy machinery.

Hong Kong firm lodges arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports takeover

The Panama Ports Company (PPC) said Maersk broke a contract by siding with Panamanian authorities in a dispute over the Panama Canal, which saw a court annul PPC's rights to manage two key ports in the crucial waterway.

‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson on Losing Angus Cloud, Directing Eric Dane and Having ‘No Plans’ For Season 4

When asked about the challenges of making “Euphoria” Season 3, one stuck out for series creator Sam Levinson: losing Angus Cloud to an overdose in 2023. “Losing Angus was really hard for us as a production. I loved him very deeply,” an emotional Levinson told Variety at Tuesday

Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded

April 8 - Israel supports U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but said the ceasefire does not include Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Wednesday.

Democrats build on overperformance streak in Wisconsin, Georgia elections

Democrats’ high hopes of a flip were dashed in Georgia's special House race on Tuesday, but an overperformance in the red district — plus a landslide win for liberals in a Supreme Court race in Wisconsin — underscored the party's enduring momentum as the high-stakes midterm

US and Iran agree to two-week truce after Trump pulls back on threats

Trump said he was holding off on his threatened attacks on Iranian bridges and power plants, as the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Solar push helps Pakistan temper Gulf energy shock

Rooftop solar panels are everywhere in Pakistan, helping to avoid often lengthy cuts in grid supply.

Netanyahu backs Iran ceasefire, says Lebanon not included, Israeli media says

April 8 (Reuters) - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country supported U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend attacks against Iran for two weeks but said the ceasefire does not include Lebanon, Israeli media reported on Wednesday. (Reporting by

Trump to AFP: Iran deal 'total and complete victory' for US

President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran. In a telephone call, Trump said he believed China had persuaded Iran to negotiate, and said Tehran's enriched uranium

Inside a scammer compound in Thailand: Jail cells, torture rooms and a vice empire exposed

The Thai authorities described the compound as a vast operational base for transnational online crime.

What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

‘I Must Die’ movie billboards in Indonesia trigger backlash over suicide messaging

The billboards feature the phrases “I Must Die” and “Sell My Soul for Wealth”.

The gift card Israel uses to buy US weapons

The Trump administration expects US taxpayers to fund not only its own military adventurism but Israel’s as well. Ending American subsidies for Israel’s wars is one reason why Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.)

Outcry in China over AI images in drama series

Outcry in China over AI images in drama series Technological advancement must not infringe on personal rights, say regulators and legal experts.

Guidance aims to improve collaboration between scientists, tribal nations

A team of university and Tribal researchers has developed a blueprint for creating research agreements that enable respectful research with Tribes and on Tribal lands. The guidance was developed to address shortcomings in most research policies that are written without Tribal

Trump threat against Iran’s civilian infrastructure not ‘appropriate’: Australian PM

However, Mr Anthony Albanese welcomed a two-week ceasefire as “positive”.

Jakarta officials under fire for using AI image in addressing complaint

Jakarta's governor called on the city inspectorate to thoroughly investigate the officials involved.

Philippine carriers suspend more Middle East flights amid war

Many travellers on these routes are Filipinos working in the Middle East.

Drought parches Florida

Florida is among the wettest U.S. states, but that doesn't mean it is drought-free. Nearly all of Florida faced at least "moderate" drought, and nearly 80% faced "extreme" conditions in April 2026, according to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Unusually dry conditions

Philippines’ V-P Sara Duterte asks court to halt impeachment case

She is accused of threatening to assassinate the President and misusing public funds.

Top Australian soldier charged with war crimes to remain in jail after bail hearing

Ben Roberts-Smith faces five charges of the war crime of murder, which has a penalty of life in prison.

Death toll after 40m scaffolding collapse near Tokyo rises to 3

One worker who likely fell into the ocean remained missing on April 8.

Attic Fire Breaks Out at Hollywood’s Magic Castle

An attic fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at Hollywood’s historic Magic Castle, according to the Los Angeles Times. LAT reports that firefighters were deployed to the scene at 5:28 p.m. The cause of the blaze has yet to be determined, and officials have not yet said if there

Hegseth, Caine to hold briefing Wednesday after Trump touts Iran ceasefire

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine will brief the press at the Pentagon on Wednesday at 8 a.m. EDT, after President Trump announced a two-week pause on strikes against Iran. The Pentagon previously canceled a briefing featuring Hegseth

Former Australian soldier to remain in jail after being charged with Afghan war crimes

By Christine Chen SYDNEY, April 8 (Reuters) - Australia's most decorated living soldier will remain behind bars after his legal team did not seek bail following his arrest over multiple alleged war crimes, local media reported on Wednesday. Police on Tuesday arrested and

Kaitlin Olson Breaks Down the ‘High Potential’ Season 2 Finale: Where Morgan and Karadec Stand, Roman’s Disappearance and Is [SPOILER] Dead?

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers from “Family Tree,” the Season 2 finale of ABC’s “High Potential.” Kaitlin Olson knows that many “High Potential” viewers are already clamoring for her savant consultant Morgan Gillory to get together with her LAPD detective

Cuellar says he will support a war powers resolution to curb Trump’s attacks on Iran

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar (Texas) said Tuesday that he will back a House war powers resolution when it comes before the lower chamber again, a reversal of his previous position. In a lengthy statement, Cuellar criticized President Trump’s threat that a “whole civilization

Israel welcomes two-week U.S.-Iran cease-fire but insists it does not include Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump said the last-minute deal was subject to Iran's agreement to pause its blockade of oil and gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz