How Bernie Sanders convinced Democrats against arming Israel

The Vermont independent’s long-running campaign to block arms sales is demonstrating a sea change in the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Which European countries have the most teenage entrepreneurs?

Around 69,000 EU entrepreneurs are under 20. The Netherlands and Italy lead the pack — a positive sign for Rome, amid gloomy youth employment rates.

EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, April 28 - The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try to cope with widespread fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict.

Man pleads guilty in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay

Jay Bryant has pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge, admitting to a judge he helped people get into a building so the Run-DMC band member Jam Master Jay could be ambushed in his recording studio in 2002.

'Draconian development' in Meta-Manus deal draws the line in China's AI race with the U.S.

Beijing's decision to block Meta's acquisition of Manus is a warning to other startups thinking of relocating data, talent and intellectual property abroad.

Against the tide: global business returns to Russia as the EU adopts new restrictive measures

Last week, the European Union adopted the 20th package of sanctions against Russia — the largest in terms of individual listings in two years. For the first time, the EU's anti-circumvention instrument was activated: Brussels restricted exports to Kyrgyzstan of goods proven to

'We don't know what will happen to us': U.S. deportees in limbo in DRC

Fifteen South American migrants and asylum seekers were recently deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an African country they have no ties to.

NZ axes plan for WW2 sex slaves statue after Japan protest

Tokyo had warned that installing the structure in Auckland could jeopardise diplomatic relations.

Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says

DUBAI, April 28 (Reuters) - Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)", Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik said on Tuesday, according to Iranian state media. Iran

Explainer-The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?

By Federico Maccioni DUBAI, April 28 (Reuters) - Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about potential attacks on critical infrastructure. The narrow waterway, already a

Johor police station attack: Father and brother of suspect get 30 years’ jail for terrorism-related offences

In the incident in Johor Bahru’s Ulu Tiram town on May 17, 2024, two police officers were killed and the alleged attacker Radin Luqman Radin Imran was shot dead.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo now available for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox

The second installment in Square Enix's epic retelling of Final Fantasy 7 launches June 3 on Switch 2 and Xbox, but you can get a headstart.

Harvard Professor Answers Burning Questions About Iranian History

In a brisk WIRED interview, Professor Tarek Masoud answers frequently asked questions about Iran’s history. He explains that Iran is not an Arab country but a predominantly Persian one, with a distinct language and identity. He traces how the country became an Islamic republic

Looking Beyond the Mag 7: These 7 Under-the-Radar Tech Names Offer Big Upside

The World Cup is driving a new kind of tourism in Mexico: Working remotely and living football for weeks at a time

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is driving the arrival of European digital nomads in Mexico, a phenomenon transforming tourism with longer stays, remote working and a greater impact on the local economy.

Watch: Champions League semi-finals: When football meets global capital

From Qatari-backed PSG to fan-owned Bayern and US-financed Atlético and Arsenal, the Champions League semis double as a battle of club ownership models.

Jon Stewart Reflects on White House Correspondents’ Dinner: ‘Like Most Things in America, It Was Interrupted By Gunfire’

"We're so fucked in this country right now," he said. "We can't even pull off a dinner that shouldn't have existed in the first place"

Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade, reports claim

Despite an ongoing ceasefire, the US and Iran are locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas trade passes in peacetime.

Violence against women 'evolved in Europe', says MEP Al-Sahlani ahead of Parliament's vote on rape

MEP Abir Al-Sahlani urges EU countries to pressure the Commission to propose an EU-wide definition of rape. On the war in Iran, the MEP says "global order is being renegotiated in real time".

Austrian goes on trial accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert

Prosecutors say the man, 21-year-old Beran A, received training from members of jihadist group Islamic State on how to handle explosives.

Solidarity and fairness in focus at European Youth Week

European Youth Week 2026 takes place from 24 April to 1 May 2026. This year’s edition is dedicated to solidarity and fairness as we celebrate 30 years of volunteering in Europe. An exhibition will showcase Europeans who have made a meaningful difference in society. The

New Zealand local council rejects installation of ‘comfort women’ statue

The statue was planned to be installed in a Korean cultural garden on city-owned land.

Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade

The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.

China pledges to strengthen supply chains, energy security as part of 'systemic response' to external shocks

The Politburo, a top decision-making body of the ruling Communist Party, was cited as saying by state news agency Xinhua that the economy got off to a better-than-expected start this year.

Indonesian police charge 13 in daycare abuse scandal

CCTV footage circulating on social media showed children at the Little Aresha daycare centre in Yogyakarta, most under two, lying on the floor wearing only diapers with their hands and feet bound with rags.

Iran war disruptions to global gas market to linger for years, report shows

According to the report, the war is expected to result in a loss of 120 billion cubic meters of natural gas by the end of the decade. Israel is one of the countries that has not been directly harmed by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, due to its domestic supply

Tony Leung Chiu-wai to Chair Jury at Shanghai Film Festival’s Golden Goblet Awards

The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has tapped revered actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai to head the jury for its main competition Golden Goblet Awards. The festival opens June 12 and runs through June 21. Leung has been a fixture of Chinese-language cinema for more than four

Trial to begin for Austrian man accused of plotting Taylor Swift concert attack

The man accused of plotting to attack one of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in 2024 faces charges including terrorist offenses. He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.

Jimmy Kimmel Rejects Donald and Melania Trump’s Calls To Fire Him: ‘It Was a Very Light Roast Joke’

"It was not, by any stretch of the definition, a call to assassination, and they know that," the host said of saying Melania Trump had the glow of an "expectant widow"

Logitech G512 X review

Logitech's first foray into TMR switches is a triumph, and easily one of the best gaming keyboards I've used in recent memory.

Africa: PS Oluga Calls for Stronger Political Commitment to Primary Healthcare in Africa

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has called for sustained policy leadership and political commitment to strengthen primary healthcare systems in Kenya and across Africa.

Africa: Two Nigerians Killed in South Africa in Xenophobic Attacks

[Premium Times] Last week, videos of violence against African migrants in South Africa circulated online.

Africa: Ruto Urges Africa to Become Producer of Medical Supplies, Not Consumer

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on African countries to work together to ensure that African countries are self-sufficient in medical supplies and health commodities to strengthen the continent's health systems.

Chernobyl 40 years later: Learning from the past

In the early hours of 26 April 1986, what should have been a routine test at Chernobyl nuclear power plant, quickly escalated into the world’s biggest nuclear accident. A combination of fatal flaws in the reactor’s design and human error, led to a catastrophic explosion,

Africa: Efforts to Eliminate Hepatitis Delivers Gains but More Action Needed to Meet 2030 Targets

[WHO] Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report released today at the World Hepatitis Summit.

Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, U.S. official says

Iran's latest proposal would set aside discussion of Iran's nuclear program until the war is ended and disputes over shipping from the Gulf are resolved. That is unlikely to satisfy the U.S., which says nuclear issues must be dealt with from the outset

Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela calls early general election for May

The Maltese leader mainly cited rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict, as concerns and fears of a spike in inflation grow in a country reliant on imports as reasons to seek a new mandate.

‘Michael’ Moonwalks to No. 1 at U.K., Ireland Box Office

Universal’s “Michael” opened at No. 1 at the U.K. and Ireland box office with £11.6 million ($15.6 million), according to Comscore, delivering one of the strongest debuts of the year in the territory. The studio also held second place with “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” which

Indonesia commuter train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation

JAKARTA, April 28 - The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers completed work to extract survivors still trapped in the wreckage.

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 28, 2026

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Bangladesh’s tigers stalk uncertain future in Sundarbans

Habitat loss remains the core challenge.

ASML as the last polite monopolist

Some seemingly regular events are so massive in their implications across various domains that they deserve their own write-up. TSMC’s highly unusual public complaint of ASML’s latest EUV pricing falls in that category. Not only because the “very very expensive” complainer is

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children

By Ammu Kannampilly and Olivia Le Poidevin NAIROBI/GENEVA, April 28 (Reuters) - For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in foreign aid, the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran means more than soaring petrol pump

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image over AI concerns

Taylor Swift is filing to trademark her voice and likeness, apparently to protest against AI misuse. This move comes after a similar legal strategy launched earlier this year by actor Matthew McConaughey.

Network Effects: The Moat Competitors Can't Match

Half of business owners have considered quitting self-employment, survey finds

More than half of UK business owners say they have considered leaving self-employment over the past year, according to new research from The Accountancy Partnership. Rising costs, inconsistent work and unpaid labour pushing many self-employed professionals to question long-term

BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher

The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.

The purr-fect shot: New book celebrates legendary cat photographer Walter Chandoha

Before there were cat memes, there was Walter Chandoha. The legendary feline photographer's earliest images are homaged in a new book, "Family Cats: From the Archive 1949-1968".

Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash

Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.