The MAGA loyalist working to grow the foreign guest-worker program
Rep. Andy Harris is wielding his clout to expand the number of seasonal workers allowed into the U.S. as he also backs the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda.
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PinkPantheress Threw the Hottest Party in the Coachella Valley
With cameos from the Dare, HorsegiirL, Tyriq Withers, and more, the musician turned the Mojave stage into the ultimate rager
Record turnout expected as parliamentary elections in Hungary gets under way
Polls opened at 6am across the country, and will close 7pm local time. So far, all figures point to a record turnout.
Justin Bieber Favors ‘Swag’ Songs in a Minimalist Coachella Set, but Also Revisits His ‘Baby’-Hood, Bingeing on Old YouTube Clips
Talk about going from one extreme to another. However extravagant and maximalist Sabrina Carpenter’s production was for her headlining set at Coachella Friday, that’s how minimal and barely-there Justin Bieber’s staging and musical design were for his night-capping show on
Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
JERUSALEM, April 12 (Reuters) - Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Sunday, saying he was seeking greater access for Jewish worshippers and drawing condemnation from Jordan. The compound in
Asha Bhosle, Indian Singer Whose Voice Defined Bollywood for Seven Decades, Dies at 92
Asha Bhosle, the Indian singer whose unmatched range and longevity made her a defining force in Hindi-language film music from the late 1940s through the 21st century, died April 12 at Mumbai after being admitted to hospital with a chest infection. She was 92. Born Asha
US-Iran talks fail to find deal but Gulf truce holds for now
Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal Sunday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities and the region clung to hope that a fragile truce would hold. US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after the talks -- the
Back on track: Madeira’s iconic hiking trail to reopen after two-year closure
The 7km-long PR1 Vereda do Areeiro trail returns after restoration works following a wildfire in 2024.
Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set
The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations
KYIV/MOSCOW, April 12 - Russia and Ukraine accused each other L1N40U064 on Sunday of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire L1N40S124 in their four-year war, reporting more than a thousand drone and shelling attacks just hours after the truce began on Saturday to mark Orthodox Easter.
Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
Latest news bulletin | April 12th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Trump’s ballroom saga invokes national security threats
As President Trump strives to remake Washington in his image, his White House ballroom project stands apart. In court filings this week, his administration insisted that halting construction of the $400 million ballroom would amount to a national security threat — a departure
Searching for FIFA Founder Jules Rimet
One beautiful autumn morning I cycled from my flat in Paris to a municipal cemetery in the suburb of Bagneux. I was looking for the grave of Jules Rimet. Bagneux was a surprisingly unglamorous place for him to be buried; when he died in 1956, he had served as FIFA’s president
As AI pushes students to reconsider majors, universities struggle to adapt
A recent poll shows AI’s increasing role in how students decide on college majors, creating a rapidly developing situation for universities that are still struggling to determine how the technology will shape higher education. The Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2026 State of Higher
Police clear Irish fuel protesters from several locations
A cabinet meeting will be held on Sunday where an update on ongoing fuel crisis talks will be given.
Israeli private intelligence firm claims role in Cyprus corruption video as investigation continues
An Israeli private intelligence firm has confirmed its involvement in the production of a controversial video alleging corruption linked to associates of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, as authorities continue to examine the claims. The firm, Black Cube, said it was
Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade
MADRID, April 12 (Reuters) - A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona to try to break the Israeli blockade. About 30 boats planned to leave the Mediterranean port city laden with
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
Bhosle recorded more than 12,000 songs in multiple Indian languages over a seven-decade career.
Some Israelis welcome the ceasefire — others say not so fast
Many say that declaring victory over Iran now, for the second time in 10 months, would mean it’s just a matter of time until a new round of fighting begins.
Hungarian election tests Trump’s global reach as Orban fights for survival
The president and vice president strongly backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a Kremlin ally and E.U. antagonist, but he trails in polls after 16 years in power.
On Africa trip, Pope Leo will face debate over polygamy as Catholicism booms
Leo’s early papacy has been defined largely by his response to President Donald Trump but a 10-day trip, starting Monday, will let the pope focus on spreading the faith.
10 years, 10 presidents. Peru’s leaders don’t last. Voters will try again.
Elections on Sunday offer Peruvians another once-in-five-years chance to set the nation on a new path. All signs suggest they won’t.
Australia pledges cyclone aid to Pacific neighbours
This comes after tropical cyclone Maila caused devastating floods and landslides that killed 11.
Iconic Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies in Mumbai
April 12 - Iconic Indian singer Asha Bhosle, known for a versatile repertoire and high-energy music in countless Bollywood movies, has died at the age of 92 in Mumbai.
Why cruise passengers are missing out on seeing Alaska’s ‘queen of fjords’
Tracy Arm, located southeast of Juneau, is a majestic fjord that features two tidewater glaciers. This season, major cruise lines are skipping it following a massive landslide last summer.
Settling
Sometimes it pays to accept and celebrate what we get. And sometimes, we only get something because we settled for it. It helps to be able to discern the difference between the two.
Artemis crew urges unity on 'lifeboat' Earth
Artemis II astronauts expressed awe on Saturday over their record-setting lunar flyby mission, urging unity on Earth after witnessing the planet's isolation like a "lifeboat" in space.
After near extinction, Vietnam’s beloved Phu Quoc ridgeback dog faces new challenges
Once nearly extinct, the native dog breed is making a comeback, but breeders face a tough challenge.
China plans to care for 400 million seniors by 2035, and Singapore has a stake
In March, the government announced plans to roll out a long-term care insurance system nationwide.
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
She won the Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer Award seven times and also received two National Film Awards.
Justin Bieber Brings Out the Kid Laroi, Dijon at Coachella 2026
“He’s just a really special human being. He has no ego when it comes to supporting me,” Laroi recently told Rolling Stone about their relationship
Cambodia urges Thailand to resume talks on disputed border
Thailand had said earlier its government was not ready to resume talks.
Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV for historic visit
Pope Leo expressed his “sincere thanks,” and his wish to visit Vietnam in the near future.
Indonesia on alert for prolonged dry season as El Nino nears
Most of Indonesia is currently transitioning into the dry season between April and June.
At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site
The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.
US and Iran end peace and ceasefire talks in Pakistan without agreement
The United States and Iran did not reach an agreement at the end of the historic talks in Pakistan, but the fact that the two sides engaged in face-to-face, direct talks after hours in which the Pakistani side was shuttling between them marked a certain breakthrough in
Life on Mars? Tiny cells just survived shock waves and toxic soil
Mars may be hostile, but it might not be entirely unlivable. In lab experiments, yeast cells survived simulated Martian shock waves and toxic perchlorate salts—two major environmental threats on the Red Planet. Their secret weapon was forming protective molecular clusters that