‘Nature has performed a factory reset’: Chernobyl has flourished into an unlikely wildlife refuge
On the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the site remains too dangerous for humans – but wildlife has moved back in.
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Opinions divided across UK on historic anti-smoking law
The UK is moving ahead with a landmark plan to ban cigarette sales for anyone born after 2008, aiming to create a 'smoke-free generation'. Public reaction is mixed: some welcome it as a good step for public health, while others raise concerns about personal freedom.
Europe fuel prices before the Iran war and after the ceasefire: Where did they rise most?
Fuel prices in Europe rose rapidly following the US–Israel strike on Iran and peaked shortly afterwards. While prices declined moderately after the ceasefire, both diesel and petrol remain notably higher than pre-strike levels.
New hotels in Japan: The standout openings to book in 2026
From Kyoto heritage stays to a converted prison in Nara, Japan’s newest hotels reflect a shift towards design, identity and experience-led travel.
Stagecoach Festival Issues Emergency Evacuation Due to High Winds — Only to Reopen Less Than Two Hours Later
There were thousands of unhappy Stagecoach festivalgoers on Saturday night, as the approximately 75,000-80,000 guests were forced to evacuate due to high winds. At 7:46, the Stagecoach app shared an update: “Due to severe weather, please exit the event site and move to your
Charles Gasparino: College sports are spiraling into chaos — and courts are making it worse
This is where, sources close to Team Trump contend, a California magistrate judge might be given final say over the insane money grab that has upended collegiate sports.
Trump releases photo, video of suspected WHCD shooter
President Trump on Saturday released a video and two photos in connection with a shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner, not long after the president himself was evacuated from the event. Trump shared two separate posts on Truth Social with photos of the suspected
Trump’s war: the kind of military misadventure that ends empires
Writing more than 2,000 years ago, the Greek historian Plutarch gave us an eloquent description of what modern historians now call “micro-militarism.” When an imperial power like Athens then, or America now, is in decline, its leaders often react emotionally by mounting
Exiled Tibetans to elect government in vote condemned by China
The 91,000 registered voters include refugees in Australia, Europe and North America.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells Myanmar leader Beijing will back its security, sovereignty
Beijing supports Myanmar “in forging a successful development path that aligns with its national conditions and enjoys the support of its people”, Wang said, according to a Chinese ministry readout on Apr 25.
Trump thanks press, commends WHCA leader after shooting
President Trump was conciliatory toward the media Saturday night as he briefed the press after a shooter was apprehended at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Trump gave remarks in the White House briefing room after returning from the Washington Hilton. The dinner did not
Trump says WHCD shooting highlights need for ballroom
President Trump said that the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday highlights the need for a ballroom at the White House. “I didn't want to say this but this is why we have to have all of the attributes of what we’re planning at the White House. It’s
Trump allies, world leaders react to WHCD shooting
Allies and political foes of President Trump, along with world leaders, gave thanks on Saturday for the president's safety after shots rang out at the White House Correspondents Dinner, prompting the president, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Vance and others to be
Malaysia’s Fire and Rescue Department riled by prank calls
On average, the department gets a prank call every other day.
Trump Addresses Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner: ‘It’s a Dangerous Profession’
President Donald Trump held a press conference at the White House about one hour after he and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated following gunshots breaking out at the White House Correspondents Dinner, held at the Washington Hilton. “That was unexpected,” Trump began from
Bali trash issues raise concerns as the island’s largest landfill will be closed
People are increasingly burning rubbish, throwing it into rivers, and littering on the roadside or public parks.
Watch live: Trump remarks after White House Correspondents Dinner
President Trump is expected to make remarks from the White House, shortly after he, Vice President Vance and other Cabinet members were evacuated from the Washington Hilton when a man started shooting in the hotel's lobby. It was the first such dinner that Trump was attending
White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting: Reporters React to ‘Lockdown in the Ballroom’ After ‘Multiple Shots Fired’
The 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner wrapped early on Saturday night as gunshots were heard in the lobby outside of the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel, which caused President Trump and his family to evacuate, and many of the journalists who were in attendance
‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’ Broadway Review: Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer Lead Stellar Cast
Nearly 40 years after its debut, “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” has returned to Broadway. The second installment in legendary playwright August Wilson’s “The Century Cycle,” “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, grapples with Black life in the decades after Emancipation. Directed by
Indian police say 47 Maoist rebels surrender
Police in the southern state of Telangana said that 47 Maoist members “chose to join the mainstream”, adding that “almost all remaining underground key leaders... have now been neutralised”.
WHCD to be rescheduled in next 30 days after shots fired, Trumps evacuated
President Trump thanked law enforcement on Saturday after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner and he, the first lady and Cabinet members were evacuated. "Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly
Taiwan foreign minister arrives in Eswatini after president's trip blocked
Taiwan's government has accused China of pressuring three African states to block overflight permission for President Lai Ching-te.
ICE detains family less than two days after court ordered their release, lawyers say
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - An Egyptian family which was released from more than 10 months of immigration detention this week following court orders was taken into custody again by federal authorities on Saturday, lawyers said. Hayam El Gamal and her five
East Jerusalem residents anguished as homes demolished to make way for biblical park
Yusra Qwaider is 97 years old, bedridden and helpless: within days, bulldozers from the Jerusalem municipality will come to tear down the home she's lived in for over 50 years. If the demolition in the Al-Bustan neighbourhood goes ahead, it will be the third time she's lost her
Trump, Cabinet evacuated from White House Correspondents Dinner after shots fired
President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and the Cabinet were evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday night after shots were fired in the Washington Hilton's lobby. Three or four loud bangs were heard, according to reporters from The Hill who were
White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting: President Trump and First Lady Evacuated After Shots Fired; Suspect in Custody as Trump Vows to Reschedule
The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was turned upside down Saturday night as a gunman was taken into custody after shots were fired near the ballroom at the Washington Hilton. President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and other administration officials were
Spider-Noir is starting to feel a lot more like Spider-Man
Prime Video's Spider-Noir received a second trailer, and it features the show's versions of Spider-Man, Black Cat, Sandman, Silvermane, and more
Jakarta residents demand stable electricity after repeated outages
The company later confirmed that power was fully restored within two to four hours.
US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks
By Saad Sayeed, Ariba Shahid and Steve Holland ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran receded as a new week began, with talks aimed at ending the two-month conflict at a standstill and both Tehran and
‘Backrooms’: How Kane Parsons Turned YouTube Project Into “Lonely” A24 Film With 30K-Square-Foot Set
The filmmaker, who becomes the studio's youngest feature director, took to CCXP Mexico to tease his horror movie that hits theaters next month and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.
With ‘Mother Mary’ as Hollywood’s Latest Implausible Pop Star, Why Does Every Fictional Music Movie Have to Feel So Phony?
Why is it that nearly every fictional movie that is about music, or set in a musical milieu, has to feel as phony as a $2 resale ticket? Biopics like “Michael,” “Back to Black” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” are their own unbelievable animals. But I’m talking about the wave of
Immaculate announced Sydney Sweeney as a promising scream queen
Michael Mohan's 2024 religious horror isn't afraid to commit to lurid spectacle.
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Director Considered Adrian Grenier Cameo — Here’s Why It Didn’t Happen
The 'Entourage' star previously said it was a "disappointment" not to return for the highly anticipated sequel starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt, which releases May 1.
Taiwan foreign minister arrives in Eswatini after president’s trip blocked
Taiwan accused China of pressuring three African states to block overflight permission for its president.
Bonuses can lower self-set goals and reduce performance, experiment suggests
Financial bonuses are often used to motivate employees to meet targets and boost productivity. But do they actually work? New research from Tilburg University suggests these incentives can sometimes have the opposite effect. Employees who set their own goals often perform
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Sets Season 4 Release Date, Drops Stunning First Teaser
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Season 4 officially has a premiere date at Paramount+. The fourth season of the sci-fi show will premiere on July 23, with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter through the finale in Sept. 24. A new teaser for the season has also been released,
LA County supervisor thanks Trump for meeting on wildfire recovery, says other states 'in line' asking for FEMA help
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (R) on Friday thanked President Trump for meeting with her and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) about wildfire recovery efforts, but noted that other states are "in line" requesting assistance from the Federal Emergency Management
The detained anti-colonial activist grabbing attention in West Africa: Who is Kemi Seba?
The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".
I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram
After nearly 60 years of marriage, Pam wanted to honour her husband Bill with a hologram at his funeral.
What time does Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred release in your time zone?
Here's when Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred releases in your time zone and what you can expect from the DLC that is bringing new classes and endgame content.
BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident
The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Enlists Jimmy Fallon to Roast Jeffrey Epstein, Benson Boone, Lily Allen and More: ‘We’re Just Two Hosts, Sat Next to a More Famous Host, Asking Him to Boost Our Ratings’
Ania Magliano and Paddy Young, the hosts of Weekend Update on “SNL U.K.,” enlisted Jimmy Fallon in this week’s episode to roast Jeffrey Epstein, Benson Boone and Lily Allen, among others, “to boost our ratings,” they joked. After Magliano remarked, “It may seem like Britain and
Microfluidic device tracks cell 'squishiness' faster and more reliably than standard methods
Researchers from Brown University and their collaborators have developed a new way to measure the properties of cells—an important development, they say, because accurate measurements of changes in cell elasticity can be used to better understand diseases, diagnose patient
