Sri Lanka seeks buyers for white elephant airport
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Philippines says two US citizens among 19 killed in raid
The US embassy has yet to respond to a request for comment.
Alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter Was An Indie Games Developer
Cole Tomas Allen had released one game on Steam, and was developing another
Bad money…
The expression “bad money crowds out the good” refers to Gresham’s Law. It means that once lesser-quality and counterfeit currency begins to be traded, people hoard the good stuff and only trade the poor substitutes. Social media platforms fall into a trap like this when they
40 years after Chernobyl, war brings new rounds of disaster and displacement
Russia’s invasion deepens the saga of Ukraine’s Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. A woman who fled war and ended up there says, “We overcame radiation. We will overcome Russia, too.”
Arc Raiders Riven Tides update release time in your time zone
Here's what time the Riven Tides update for Arc Raiders will release in your time zone along with some details on what to expect from the update.
Mood in Russia turns bleak as war in Ukraine drags and economy suffers
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ratings are falling, and citizens are voicing despair, with the war in its fifth year, talks stalled and sanctions biting deeper.
The 1939 royal visit and the party that tested U.S.-British relations
In the run-up to World War II, King George VI sought to rally American support with a garden party at the British Embassy, but it didn’t go exactly as planned.
Chile’s ‘Red Hangar’ Sweeps 41st Guadalajara Film Festival
Chilean Juan Pablo Sallato’s black & white fiction feature debut “Red Hangar,” which chronicles long-suppressed details behind the military coup that ousted Chile’s President Salvador Allende, swept the Ibero-American strand of the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG), taking
12 injured in Bangkok after car crashes into KFC outlet in petrol station
A BMW driver was identified as Chen, 47, a Chinese national, who was also injured in the crash.
Russian defence minister visits North Korea
The minister is the second senior Russian official to visit Pyongyang in recent days.
AirAsia posts videos of staff speaking Mandarin after clip of passenger scolding cabin crew draws attention
A passenger scolds the airline's cabin crew for not speaking Mandarin in the viral video.
Swiss International says 5 injured after flight aborts take-off in India
One of the engines had caught on fire as the plane was accelerating down a runway.
Six Swiss International passengers injured after flight aborts takeoff in India, source says
April 26 - A Swiss International flight from Delhi to Zurich had to abort its takeoff early on Sunday and six passengers were injured during an emergency evacuation, a source familiar with the matter said.
Fertiliser plant in Russia's Vologda region damaged in Ukrainian drone attack, governor says
MOSCOW, April 26 - A fertiliser plant in Russia's Vologda region was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack on Sunday, local governor Georgy Filimonov said.
Germany suspects Russia of Signal phishing attacks targeting politicians
Russia has often been accused of carrying out cyberattacks and acts of sabotage across Europe, allegations that Moscow has repeatedly denied.
Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the north
The fires are now burning for a fifth straight day on Sunday (Apr 26), threatening a town that has already lost nearly a tenth of its population in the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Thai and Vietnamese farmers may stop planting rice because of the Iran war. Here's why
The Middle East conflict has meant increased freight costs for food exporters.
As costs rise amid Iran war, rice farmers in Thailand and Vietnam feel the strain
The Middle East conflict has meant increased freight costs for food exporters.
Security video appears to show suspect running towards White House correspondents' dinner
Security footage posted by President Donald Trump on social media appears to show the shooting suspect running toward White House Correspondents' dinner. Moments later, officials evacuated the area as gunshots were reported outside the ballroom.
Striking souvenir from 2nd century AD Hadrian's Wall in UK found in Spain
Researchers from the CSIC and the National Archaeological Museum have published a study of the 'Berlanga cup', an exceptional Roman piece from the 2nd century AD made in Britain and found in Soria. It's the only one of its kind with data from the eastern flank of Hadrian's Wall.
UK departments at odds over energy demands of AI datacentres
Discrepancy in forecasts raises questions over government planning for net zero One vision of the UK’s future involves a decarbonised economy powered by clean, renewable energy. Another involves making the UK an AI superpower. The government departments responsible for these
U.S.-Iran talks stall in a costly deadlock as Trump keeps bombing on the table
Trump hopes Iran will reconsider demands for talks after the U.S. and Israel demonstrate their destructive capabilities as the regime shows signs of fracturing • Netanyahu continues to entrench false narratives about his responsibility for Oct. 7., this time, with his cancer
Ron Leshem at Canneseries: ‘There Are So Many Reasons Why Today Must Be the Golden Age of Global Drama’
Oscar-nominated for “Beaufort” and co-creator of the original Israeli series which inspired Sam Levinson’s “Euphoria,” the second most-watched series in HBO history, writer-creator Ron Leshem ranks as one of the highest-profile standard bearers of a local-to-global drive that
Moment Trump rushed to safety as gunshots heard at White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Donald Trump was quickly escorted to safety from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots were heard at the venue.
Stagecoach Evacuates Due to High Winds, Bumps Back Lainey Wilson’s Headlining Set
Wilson's performance was delayed by an hour, while Riley Green and Journey saw their sets canceled from Saturday's lineup
Scientists believe birds’ skulls hold clues to inner lives of long-extinct dinosaurs
Early birds were like ‘T rex reincarnated’, says scientist who believes avian skulls offer insight into dinosaurs’ behaviour T rex is often depicted as more brawn than brains, but now scientists are hoping to probe just what was going on inside its head, drawing on findings
Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds
Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil—EPA—may actually interfere with the brain’s ability to repair
Trump evacuated after shots fired near White House Correspondents' Dinner
Following the incident, US President Donald Trump posted a picture of the alleged suspect who reportedly opened fire near the ballroom where the annual Correspondents' Dinner was being held.
Geocultural forces reshaping China’s economic map
On April 1, the National Bureau of Statistics of China released the latest GDP rankings for the country’s various provinces and municipalities. The data showed consistent growth across major metropolises, but also revealed a significant geographic shift in the Chinese economy.
This 9-seat plane takes off in 50 meters. Norway hopes it will connect people in remote areas
Flying directly across terrain and waterways, the new hybrid aeroplane will “dramatically reduce travel times,” according to the partners of the Norwegian project.
Graphene kills harmful bacteria “superbugs” but spares human cells
Scientists have uncovered how graphene oxide pulls off a remarkable trick: it hunts down and destroys harmful bacteria while leaving human cells completely unharmed. By targeting a molecule found only in bacterial membranes, this ultra-thin carbon-based material acts with
‘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.
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.
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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.
Exiled Tibetans to elect government in vote condemned by China
“We need voices that reflect where our community is going, not just where it has been”, a first-time voter told AFP.
WHCA dinner shaken by shooting; Trump evacuated, gunman faces charges
A heavily armed man interrupted Washington’s annual White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday, forcing the evacuation of President Trump and first lady Melania Trump and shaking up a crowd of journalists and government officials from both parties. The gunman
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 p.m., the Stagecoach app shared an update: “Due to severe weather, please exit the event site and move to
Trump’s WHCA dinner with the press turns into night of tears and terror
I've covered the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner at least a dozen times. Over the years, I've detailed just about every angle. Filed countless stories. But I've never covered the Correspondents' dinner from underneath a white linen table at the Washington
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.
