University of Indonesia suspends 16 male law students over viral lewd chat
The sexually explicit group chat about their female peers sparked a debate about gender violence.
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PM Anwar says Middle East states are using Malaysia to engage Iran
He signalled that Malaysia could play a role in ending the conflict in the Middle East.
Cops in Malaysia seize fentanyl-laced vape cartridges in $10m drug bust
One of the suspects worked as a transporter and the other as a storekeeper.
Prince Harry praises Australia’s leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying
Australia in December became the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16.
Malaysia's Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had obtained an assurance from Petronas on the matter following discussions with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on boosting agricultural and fuel trade.
Trump says Lebanese-Israeli leaders to speak for first time in decades
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said leaders of Lebanon and Israel will speak, saying he was "trying to get a little breathing room" between the countries, after more than six weeks of war between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
Ukraine: Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro leave 12 dead
Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro killed at least 12 people, including a child, as fighting and failed ceasefire efforts drag on in mid-April.
Top Indonesian university suspends 16 law students over alleged sexual harassment
The case went viral after screenshots of vulgar remarks and sexually explicit jokes targeting at least 20 female students and seven lecturers, allegedly from a student chat group, were shared online.
UK economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war
The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Commission welcomes political agreement on new EU steel measure
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and Council on the measure to protect the EU steelmaking sector against global overcapacity. This is a vital step towards ensuring the long-term viability of a strategic
Yes, technically you can play World of Warcraft with hot dogs
But just because you can doesn't mean you should.
Israeli demolitions levelling towns in south Lebanon, satellite images show
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.
UK economy grew 0.5% in February, beating economists' expectations by a long shot
Economists polled by Reuters expected U.K. gross domestic product (GDP) to have expanded by 0.1% month-on-month.
Oasis’ Comeback Outing Wins ‘Major Tour of the Year’ Prize at Pollstar Awards, as Kendrick Lamar/SZA, Benson Boone and the Weeknd Also Score Top Honors
Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour won the Major Tour of the Year award at the 2026 Pollstar Awards, held Wednesday night in Hollywood as the centerpiece event of the annual Pollstar Live! conference, hosted by the primary trade magazine focused on the live music business.. Other top
Russia’s war on Telegram may ignite the very fire it fears
Russia is preparing for another phase of war in Ukraine, but the battlefield that matters most may no longer be in Donbas. It is inside the country’s own information space. As economic pressure mounts, battlefield gains remain limited and casualties continue to rise, the
‘Sharing the pain’: Domestic airfares in Indonesia soar, but who’s really feeling the pinch?
A recent fuel surcharge hike of up to 38 per cent announced by the government has sent airfares rocketing, disrupting travel plans and fuelling backlash online.
Ammonia pollution hotspots found in areas of UK with most pig and poultry factory farms
Map reveals most severe concentrations of ammonia emissions, which are dangerous to health and environment Ammonia pollution hotspots have been identified in areas with some of the greatest numbers of intensive pig and poultry farms in Britain, research has revealed. A new map
Drone tech evolves every 3-6 months, leaving Europe buying outpaced systems
The war in Ukraine made clear that drone technology evolves faster than governments can buy it. Can defence systems keep up?
‘The Price of the Sun’ Director on What He Did to Give Viewers the Impression of “Being in the Desert With Nomads” Affected by Our Energy Consumption
Belgian director Jérôme le Maire's doc, premiering at Switzerland's Visions du Réel festival, asks: "Can there be enough sun and wind for everyone, or is the price too high?"
MEPs give reaction to outcome of Hungarian elections
EU politicians have broadly welcomed the outcome of Hungary’s keenly-awaited elections. But there are also warnings from some quarters that the new PM must be "judged on his record." The Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, won a two-thirds majority in the Hungarian parliamentary
Sri Lanka arrests nine Chinese over attempt to smuggle in alleged cyberscam equipment
"The equipment was taped to the bodies of the suspects," a customs spokesman said, noting the haul was valued at 24 million rupees (US$78,000) and was confiscated.
Europe Today: Hungarian PM-elect vows rapid transition, targets state-controlled media
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.
Two kids gave $2.30 of Hari Raya money to Malaysia PM Anwar, and received iPads in return
The siblings, aged 10 and eight, gave him RM7 from their pocket money after waiting an hour at the airport to meet him.
Sri Lanka arrests nine Chinese over alleged cyberscam gear
Officers recovered equipment such as used mobile phones, tablet computers and Wi-Fi routers.
Thursday briefing: What it will take for Britain to break up with natural gas
In today’s newsletter: The economic fortunes of the UK are intertwined with the price of the costly fuel – so why are we so slow to ditch it? The economic fortunes of the UK are intertwined with the price of natural gas. It is an uncomfortable fact that we have all had to
Anthony Ippolito Comes to Life as Young Sylvester Stallone in First ‘I Play Rocky’ Footage
The film follows the true story behind the making of 'Rocky,' timed to the classic's 50th anniversary.
Explainer-Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?
By Jonathan Stempel April 16 (Reuters) - Tehran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The following explains law governing toll collections and
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills two children, governor says
MOSCOW, April 16 - A major Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse killed two children and sparked a large fire, Russian officials and media reported.
Plans afoot to celebrate Belgian 'Liberation Day'
Plans are in the pipeline to celebrate one of the most “joyous” days in the history of Belgium... Liberation Day. It happened on 8 May when the country was liberated from Nazi occupation. Every year a commemoration has been held, in collaboration with the Royal British Legion,
Australia secures extra diesel from Brunei, South Korea to bolster war-hit supply
It holds roughly 38 days’ worth of petrol in reserve, below the 90-day minimum dictated by the International Energy Agency.
‘I Play Rocky’ CinemaCon Trailer: Newcomer Anthony Ippolito is Dead Ringer For Sylvester Stallone
Yo Adrian, the Italian Stallion is back in the ring. Amazon MGM brought a teaser of “I Play Rocky,” a drama about the true story behind the tumultuous making of the 1976 boxing classic “Rocky.” Anthony Ippolito, best known for “The Offer,” portrays a young Sylvester Stallone,
Africa: Africa CDC Reports 95% Budget Use, Grants $463m
[Premium Times] Ms Edwin said that African heads of state and government recognised Kaseya for the achievement and leadership in advancing health security across Africa.
‘Highlander’ First Footage Unveils Henry Cavill’s ‘John Wick’-Esque Action, Rave Fight Scene and Immortal Killers
Henry Cavill’s “Highlander” reboot got a first look during Amazon MGM’s presentation at CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theaters owners that’s underway in Las Vegas. Filming is still underway, but CinemaCon attendees saw behind-the-scenes footage and some seriously
Africa: IFJ Rejects Government Proposal to Register Journalists and Social Media Users
[IFJ] On 8 April, the GPU held an emergency meeting with stakeholders from the media industry and civil society organisations to discuss the new regulations. Those present agreed that introducing a controlled registration and accreditation system would grant the government and
Henry Cavill Unveils ‘Highlander’ Reboot’s Thrilling First Footage
Chad Stahelski directs the fantasy feature that Amazon MGM Studios teased at CinemaCon.
Nicholas Hoult Leads a Crew of Criminal YouTubers in First ‘How to Rob a Bank’ Footage
Anna Sawai, Pete Davidson, Zoë Kravitz and John C. Reilly also star in David Leitch's latest.
About 30% of Arc Raiders players focus on PvE, and Embark's happy with that: 'We want to instil hope in the player'
Over 95% of players use the proximity chat.
It's still too early to lose all hope: Euro Truck Simulator 2 is getting a whole new country soon
Türkiye will be added at some point in the future.
Nepal panel to probe property, assets of politicians and officials
The probe is expected to cover hundreds of politicians and officials.
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson Face Off in First ‘Verity’ Trailer
The footage from the upcoming Colleen Hoover adaptation was revealed at CinemaCon.
Iran war sparks EU proposal to reduce tax on electricity and encourage green transition
Electricity is taxed far higher than fossil fuels. Could a new EU proposal finally reverse this?
Top 10 currencies in 2026 include Hungarian forint: Why they’re beating the US dollar
A war in the Gulf, a Federal Reserve frozen in place and a hawkish turn across Europe and the Pacific: how ten currencies are pulling away from a weakening US dollar.
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Social investment is the key to economic stability in Europe. Here’s why
Turning off the news these days can feel like a necessary pause from the chaos we live in: A war in Europe and another on its doorstep, a political shift towards defence spending, as well as nationalism and protectionism, and the global order being torn apart.
AI can identify people at risk of melanoma years before diagnosis, study finds
Swedish researchers have used AI to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, using health data from existing medical records.
’Four Minus Three,’ Film About Family, Tears, Clowns and Hope That Won a Berlin Award, Sells to France, Canada, Australia
Valerie Pachner stars in Austrian director Adrian Goiginger’s film based on a true story.
Leaked lewd chats expose problem of sexual violence in top Indonesian universities
Sexual violence has been a persistent problem on Indonesian campuses for decades.
50 Holocaust survivors from Israel and around the world to lead the 2026 March of the Living alongside survivors of antisemitic shooting attacks from the US, UK, and Australia
Survivorsto light torch against antisemitism with US Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Rabbi Yehuda Kaplounand Sylvan Adams President of the World Jewish Congress - Israel; Holocaust survivor Irene Shasharand former hostages to light torch dedicated to the State of
‘Spaceballs’ Sequel Officially Titled ‘The New One’
Mel Brooks brought the Farce to CinemaCon. Brooks didn’t attend the annual convention in Las Vegas, but the 99-year-old comedy legend sent a pre-taped video for the long-awaited sequel to his 1987 sci-fi parody “Spaceballs.” In the short clip, he also announced the sequel’s
‘Spaceballs 2’ Trailer Spoofs ‘Star Wars’ Lightsaber Fights, ‘Avatar’ and Hollywood Mergers in Hilarious Sequel Titled ‘The New One’
Mel Brooks brought the Farce to CinemaCon. Brooks didn’t attend the annual convention in Las Vegas, but the 99-year-old comedy legend sent a pre-taped video for the long-awaited sequel to his 1987 sci-fi parody “Spaceballs.” In the short clip, he also announced the sequel’s