Japan’s Sanae Takaichi seeks talks with Iran’s leader before ultimatum

She also suggested that she was seeking a phone call with Mr Trump, though nothing has been finalised yet.

'Positives' for tourism despite Iran war uncertainty

Bosses say a good start to the year has been put at risk, but opportunities have also emerged.

Euphoria, Francis Bacon and more: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Zendaya returns for the third season of young adult drama Euphoria, while a fascinating new French exhibition studies Francis Bacon's later works. Here's what to keep an eye out for this week.

Thailand to control crude palm oil exports, bottled prices starting April 7

The year-long measures will not impact farmers, who will continue to be protected by the government.

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

By Samia Nakhoul and Maha El Dahan Dubai, April 6 (Reuters) - UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a deal that fails to rein in Iran’s nuclear programme and its missiles and drones

Can AGILE boost the EU’s defence readiness? Ask the Euronews chatbot

The EU’s new AGILE programme mobilises €115 million for AI, drones, robotics, quantum, and cybersecurity. The goal is to reduce the bloc’s dependence on external partners. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how AGILE can ramp up European defence innovation.

China overtakes US in R&D, but genesis spark still lags

It finally happened. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, China invested US$1.03 trillion in research and development in 2024—surpassing the United States’ $1.01 trillion for the first time in history. After two decades of double-digit annual

This is not China’s war, but Beijing started preparing for it years ago

Beijing boosted energy security as US President Donald Trump raised the stakes.

Sport or study? South Korea divided over student-athlete rules

More than 80 per cent of student-athletes supported abolishing or revising the system.

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says

SEOUL, April 6 (Reuters) - North Korea appears to be distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with the U.S. after the Iran war, South Korean lawmakers said on Monday, citing the

India car dealers warn Iran war may hit supplies

They warned of possible supply or dispatch disruptions in the near term.

North Korea working on carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead delivery, Seoul says

SEOUL, April 6 - North Korea's test of a solid-fuel rocket engine is intended for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) built with carbon fibre to extend range and allow for delivery of heavier and possibly multiple warheads, South Korean lawmakers said on Monday.

Iran executes man over attack on military site during January protests, Mizan reports

DUBAI, April 6 - Iran executed a man named Ali Fahim convicted over an attempt to storm a military facility and access an armoury during unrest in January, state media said on Monday, after the Supreme Court upheld his sentence.

Japan’s govt creates first road map for bear population control

The government is aiming for “coexistence between bears and humans” by fiscal year 2030.

China mourned an education influencer. The grief was a quiet revolt

The public mourning was by no means an organised protest, but it carried an unmistakable social charge.

Africa: Tanzania Pushes for Self-Reliant Africa

[Daily News] Tangier -- FINANCE Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar has urged African countries to adopt a unified approach to building resilient and self-reliant economies amid global crises. He emphasised the need for designing and implementing sustainable and inclusive

€500 billion-worth European data economy troubles continue

As AI grabs the spotlight, Europe’s data economy still powers billions in value, yet fragmented GDPR enforcement continues to hold innovators back. The Digital Omnibus was meant to help, but the EU now risks retreating from even modest reform.

Inside the weird world of octopus sex as scientists find sensory arm that can deposit sperm

Male octopuses can fertilise a mate, even if they cannot see their sexual partner.

Latest news bulletin | April 6th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Could fusion energy save Europe from the energy crisis?

Among the leading European startups in the field of fusion energy, Proxima Fusion is working on stellarators, an underused technology in the field.

Sky-high attractions: Iconic roof walks thrill-seekers can’t miss around the world

From a Zaha Hadid landmark in Seoul to a record-breaking view in Toronto, add these adventures to your bucket list.

Inside Armenia’s underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief

Once state-funded, the centre now faces possible closure after the government withdrew support, saying the treatment lacks scientific evidence.

Africa: AI Is Fuelling the 'Digital Colonisation' of Africa, Warns UN Scientist

[RFI] The United Nations has launched its first global panel on artificial intelligence, as concerns grow that the technology could deepen global inequalities - particularly in Africa, where systems are largely imported after being shaped elsewhere.

Africa: 'Politics and Glamour' Take the Catwalk At African Fashion Exhibition

[RFI] For decades, African designers have channelled changing notions of identity and aspiration into fashion. The exhibition "Africa Fashion", now showing at the Quai Branly museum in Paris, explores the diversity and dynamism of the continent's styles from the independence

‘Arrogant, resilient, optimistic’: The secret traits for a successful entrepreneur?

“I always wanted to build something, and I just could not see myself working for someone, doing someone else's bidding”: Lieferando’s founder Christoph Gerber shares how he became a successful founder and entrepreneur.

Newly upgraded Kelantan airport turns into illegal racing spot

Transport Minister Anthony Loke instructed local authorities to conduct enforcement operations.

Expensive fuel and war fears hit Thai confidence for Songkran trips

The war in the Middle East is casting a shadow over travel during the Songkran festival.

Israeli rescuers search for missing in building strike, two dead

Israeli firefighters were searching for two missing people in the rubble of a residential building in the northern city of Haifa after it was struck by an Iranian missile that killed two others, authorities said Monday. The direct hit on a seven-storey building tore through

All AI, all the time

But before I do that, here’s a roundup full of short takes and stories about AI. First, though, an episode of Econ 102! Officially, the podcast is over, but we still occasionally do a reprise episode. This one, fittingly, is about AI biosecurity. Anyway, here are six other

Trump vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut, says a deal is possible

(This story contains strong language in paragraph 7) WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it did not make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline, as he praised U.S. special forces who rescued

China issues e-commerce guidance after EU lawmakers press country on unsafe products

EU lawmakers had pressed China about a ‌surge of dangerous products that entered the bloc.

South Korea's Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies

SEOUL, April 6 (Reuters) - South Korea must accept a degree of risk in importing crude oil from the Middle East amid blockages of the Strait of Hormuz, President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday. "There are not many alternative routes, and if shipments are cut off altogether

Saudi oasis town adjusts to life in the firing line

For generations, a Saudi oasis town has been a favoured spot for stressed visitors from the nearby capital Riyadh to come and decompress. But the serenity in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj has been rattled after it found itself in the line of fire from Iranian attacks. Renowned for

'Not the Cairo we know': Energy shock from Iran war dims Egypt nights

At a roadside cafe in downtown Cairo, Abu Ali was mid domino throw when the lights snapped off under new early-closing orders enacted to curb Egypt's soaring energy bill due to the US-Israel war on Iran. "I used to stay here until 2:00 am," the 63-year-old told AFP, tapping his

Faces of Death 2026 review: Eemake is smart, well-made, and not all that disturbing

Is it really Faces of Death if you don't feel gross about watching it?

‘Faces of Death’ Review: A ’70s-Style B-Horror Movie Taps into the Growing Appetite for Horror That’s ‘Real’

The idea that a sicko like Arthur isn’t just a serial killer — he’s part of the new anything-goes attention economy! — is a provocative but facile idea. Yet that’s part of what gives "Faces of Death" the texture of a '70s grindhouse movie. They often had ideas too. "Faces of

South Korea’s Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies

Like many other Asian economies, South Korea relies heavily on energy imports.

Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up ‘reunification’ push

Ms Cheng Li-wun is travelling at a time of increased Chinese military pressure on Taiwan.

Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up 'reunification' push

TAIPEI, April 6 - Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun leaves on Tuesday for China and a potential meeting with President Xi Jinping on what she says is a peace mission as Beijing makes a renewed push to convince Taiwanese to support \"reunification\".

Chris Murphy on Trump's Iran threat: 'A clear war crime'

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday derided President Trump’s latest threats to Iran as “war crimes” if committed. “Trump is calling reporters today to tell them he is going to commit mass war crimes next week,” Murphy wrote on the social platform X. “GOP leaders need to stop

Singaporean man hit by car while crossing road in Johor Bahru

The victim had injuries to his hands, feet and head.

US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports

April 5 (Reuters) - The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday, citing four U.S., Israeli and regional sources with knowledge of the talks.

Israel and the U.S.: tactical heroics, strategic blindness

Indonesian military considers reducing peacekeepers to Lebanon

The 753 Indonesian soldiers currently stationed in Lebanon are set to be replaced by a new batch.

Vietnam’s Parliament convenes to confirm new state leaders

Members were elected in March in a vote which the Communist Party won almost 97 per cent of seats.