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Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US
By Tuvan Gumrukcu ANTALYA, Turkey, April 18 (Reuters) - No date has been set for the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States,Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday, adding that a framework of understanding must be agreed first. The highest-level
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Gunboats fire on tanker - Iranian gunboats fired on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, a British maritime security agency reported. The tanker's captain reported being approached 20 nautical miles northeast of Oman by two
No date set for next round of Iran-US talks: Iran deputy FM
No date has been set for the next round of Iran–US peace talks brokered by Pakistan following the failure of an initial round, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday. "Until we agree on the framework, we cannot set a date," Saeed Khatibzadeh told journalists on the
Bryan Fuller's surreal hitman fairy tale Dust Bunny debuts on HBO Max
The creator of Hannibal and Pushing Daisies makes his feature film directorial debut by combining whimsy and disturbing visuals.
Flat optics move toward market with 300-per-second metalens production
A collaborative research group has developed a fully automated roll-to-roll manufacturing platform capable of producing large-area visible metalenses at a rate of 300 units per second, marking a major breakthrough in translating metasurface technology from the laboratory to
As Slay The Spire 2 Continues To Dominate Devs Outline The Future Roadmap And Confirm 49 Percent Of You Monsters Have Been Eating The Bird EggsEgg)
Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano revealed that work on alternate versions of Acts 2 and 3, as well as a new character, have already begun; just don't expect them any time soon
Here's that free fan remake of 1999's PlayStation-exclusive Medal of Honor you were looking for
Medal of Honor Retro Remake blends bespoke game logic with assets from 2002's Allied Assault.
Lebanon PM condemns attack on French UNIFIL troops on Saturday
April 18 (Reuters) - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned an attack on members of the French contingent of the U.N. peacekeeping force UNIFIL on Saturday and ordered an immediate investigation into the incident, according to a post on X. (Reporting by Enas Alashray;
The best birthday gifts for gamers for every price range
Looking to pick up a birthday gift for the gamer in your life? Polygon's gift guide has you covered.
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing U.S. blockade
Iran’s military said the critical Strait of Hormuz was back under the control of the armed forces, claiming the U.S. had breached Tehran’s trust by maintaining its blockade in the region.
PFAS detected in dolphin milk may pass from mothers to calves
Researchers have found that a group of chemicals known as PFAS can be transferred from mother dolphins to their nursing calves, adding to the evidence that these persistent contaminants can be transferred from mothers to offspring during early development.
Russia's Lavrov says time has come for conversation with US about future economic ties
April 18 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a summit in Turkey's Antalya that the time has come for a conversation with the U.S. about how Washington sees future economic ties with Russia, but that differences remain between the two countries. Lavrov
In defense of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood
Hirohiko Araki's first installment in the JoJo saga is more impressive and taut than you remember.
10 best manga you can read on Crunchyroll Manga
Crunchyroll's digital reading manga app offers a variety of titles from different publishers, from Jujutsu Kaisen to The Summer Hikaru Died.
Earth's tectonic elevator hauls ancient buried microbes back to the seafloor to revive and spread
In subduction zones, the sites of the world's largest earthquakes, tectonic activity may generate a "pump" that transports long-buried subseafloor microbes back toward the seafloor, according to research presented at the 2026 SSA Annual Meeting.
Global N2Onet aims to cut farm nitrous oxide emissions with shared data
Nitrogen (N) fertilizer supports global agriculture, but its use and overuse drive emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent and long-lived trace gas. Incomplete understanding of N2O flux drivers makes it difficult to make spatiotemporal emissions predictions and evaluate
Science behind the scenes
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the fascinating world of constructed languages, our behind-the-scenes look at a vast science museum collection, and how some mathematicians are embracing AI to check complex proofs.
Jimin on Solo Stardom and Gaining Confidence: ‘I Wasn’t Afraid to Ask Questions’
The BTS vocalist on his enormous solo success, his unique singing style, writing “They Don’t Know ’Bout Us,” and much more
Rivers are driving a hidden permafrost meltdown, with thaw progressing 15% faster than expected
Thawing permafrost buried underneath rivers may be accelerating permafrost degradation faster than previously estimated in these inundated regions, according to new research shared at the 2026 SSA Annual Meeting.
'She was taking handfuls of earth and eating it': Meet the artist encouraging people to consume soil
In honour of the upcoming Earth Day (Wednesday 22 April), Euronews Culture spoke with Amsterdam-based artist masharu, whose Museum of Edible Earth is currently on display at London’s Somerset House.
When will Hoppers come to streaming, Blu-ray, and DVD?
Hoppers was a box office his, but when will it come to streaming (Disney Plus), Blu-ray, and DVD? Here's what we know.
Is it legal to walk across the Causeway? Newly installed sign reignites discussion
The Malaysian authorities put up a “no walking” sign near their checkpoint recently.
China sex toy makers cautiously embrace AI wave
Among those on display were AI vibrators, silicon dolls and app-activated pressure machines.
Bangkok heat index stays in danger zone for 18 straight days
When the heat index reaches 42 deg C to 51.9 deg C, it is classified as “danger”.
Taiwan landslide's hidden motion comes into focus as fiber optics track deep slip
Placed within a borehole drilled deep through the layers of a landslide, a fiber optic cable captured tiny, periodic stick-slip events that offer a unique glimpse at the complex movements within the landslide's shear zone.
Last Flag, the debut game from the studio founded by Imagine Dragons' lead singer, becomes the latest multiplayer shooter struggling to find an audience
The capture-the-flag themed shooter attracted fewer than 600 concurrent players on launch, according to SteamDB.
Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change is turning them into prime burning hours
Burning time for North American wildfires is going into overtime. Flames are lasting later into the night and starting earlier in the morning because human-caused climate change is extending the hotter and drier conditions that feed fires, a new study found.
Pope Leo, newly forceful global voice, heads to Angola on Africa tour
By Joshua McElwee YAOUNDE, April 18 (Reuters) - Pope Leo sets off on Saturday for Angola, where he is expected to address exploitation of natural resources in the oil-rich country on the third leg of his four-nation Africa tour, during which he has taken on a new forceful
Art Talk With Rama Duwaji
The artist and NYC first lady in an exclusive interview, LACMA's stunning new building, Trump plays Christ, and much more.
US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil
US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that are at sea, extending an earlier move to soften surging energy prices. The license, issued by the Treasury Department, comes
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
A prickle of hedgehogs and an armada of newts: wildlife settles in at London’s new Queen Elizabeth garden
A former horticultural nursery in Regent’s Park has been transformed into a diverse mix of habitats, with a wide range of species already spotted ahead of its opening to the public on April 27 When the Queen Elizabeth II garden opens in Regent’s Park this month, the first
Trump's pick to lead CDC signals shift away from vaccine skepticism
President Trump's selection of a longtime civil servant and public health veteran to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the strongest signal yet that the administration is shifting away from a rhetoric of vaccine skepticism ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump NRA snub fuels questions about key GOP ally's influence
President Trump is skipping the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) annual convention this weekend, his second snub in as many years of an organization long seen as a key political ally for Republicans. The move marks his second consecutive absence from the NRA’s annual meeting
The Media’s Groundbreaking Discovery: Anti-Corruption Is Good Politics
Good news has been something of a precious commodity of late, what with the Trump administration still engaged in its slop-conflict with Iran and the president himself taking to depicting himself as a messianic figure online . But in last weekend’s elections in Hungary , Péter
POTUS vs Pontiff: Trump feud with Pope Leo marks unprecedented moment
The feud between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV this week marked yet another unprecedented moment in history, with the president becoming the first U.S. leader to publicly lock horns with the head of the Roman Catholic church in modern times. Leo’s status as the first
Here's what to know about the groups shaping the Virginia redistricting referendum
Tens of millions of dollars are being funneled into different sides of a high-profile redistricting referendum in Virginia as voters consider a new congressional map that could net Democrats as many as four seats ahead of the November midterm elections. The state is holding a
Defending Our Consciousness Against the Algorithms
Why it’s good to be bored The post Defending Our Consciousness Against the Algorithms appeared first on Nautilus .
One killed after car swerves into group of people in Melbourne
An arrest was made at the spot, police added.
Iran's Fars News: Tehran reverses decision to open Strait of Hormuz, citing U.S. blockade of its ports
Following the decision's reversal, Iranian Revolutionary Guards gunboats opened fire on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center has reported. The tanker and crew are reported to be safe
Egypt working with Pakistan on lasting US-Iran peace plan, minister says
ANTALYA, April 18 (Reuters) - Egypt is working closely with Pakistan on a framework aimed at securing a lasting peace between the U.S. and Iran, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday. He said Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were coordinating a broader
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade, ships reverse course
Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with numerous commercial ships abandoning attempts to pass through the vital waterway. The toing and froing over the strait cast doubt on US President
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit
Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway. The toing and froing over the strait cast doubt on US President Donald
DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US
The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.
