Turkey arrests 90 people with suspected links to so-called Islamic State group
Authorities have not officially connected the arrests to a shootout outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on 7 April in which two police officers were wounded.
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Rebel Wilson Accused of Using ‘The Deb’ Actress as ‘Leverage’ During Defamation Suit Hearing
Charlotte MacInnes claims Wilson shared Instagram posts suggesting she was sexually harassed by Amanda Ghost, a producer on The Deb whom Wilson previously sued for breach of contract
EU considers freezing Serbia's €1.5 billion in EU funds amid rule of law scrutiny
Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos warned MEPs about concerns including pressure on the judiciary, restrictions on media freedom, and a crackdown on protests in Serbia, alongside broader political tensions linked to its closer ties with Russia.
World's largest collection of Olympiad-level math problems now available to everyone
Every year, the countries competing in the International Mathematical Olympiad arrive with a booklet of their best, most original problems. Those booklets get shared among delegations, then quietly disappear. No one had ever collected them systematically, cleaned them, and made
Here's what to know about Timmy, the humpback whale that's sick and stranded in the Baltic Sea
A humpback whale's likely final days in the Baltic Sea have been livestreamed across the globe as multiple rescue efforts failed to coax it back into deeper waters while the marine mammal gets sicker and weaker.
‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Starts Filming as James Gunn Teases Brainiac, Lex Luthor in Jail
It’s “Up, Up and Away!” for “Superman: Man of Tomorrow.” James Gunn has revealed the comic book sequel has started production, with the director sharing a photo from set of a chess board and Van Kull Prison badge for the one and only Alexander Joseph Luthor (a.k.a. the
Mortgage rates linger below 7 percent after reaching four-week low
Mortgage rates are lingering right below 7 percent after reaching a four-week low last Friday. The weekly national average for 30-year mortgage rates has hit 6.36 percent, according to Bankrate, and the national average for 15-year mortgage rates has hit 5.73 percent. It
All Xbox Game Pass Games leaving in April 2026
One of the best RPG games is leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 30. Play or purchase it at a lower price before time runs out.
Britannia no longer rules the waves, but it can still be a credible power
The Royal Navy is beginning this approach with a “hybrid” force that reverses the old formula.
Grimes Teases New Album Psy Opera, Claims She Doesn’t Use Generative AI In Her Music
Grimes' last album Miss Anthropocene arrived six years ago. Since then, she's given birth to three children, released a handful of singles and demos , and apparently, nearly retired from music altogether to pursue AI . But now, it seems like Grimes is preparing herself for a
Hermes – European Research Center appoints Giovanni Kessler as President of the Scientific Committee
Rome, 20 April 2026 – Hermes – European Research Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Giovanni Kessler as President of its Scientific Committee. The Committee, which will be formally established in the coming weeks, will be composed of highly distinguished
Man/Woman/Chainsaw Announce Debut Album Cannonball: Hear “Nosedive”
London art-punks Man/Woman/Chainsaw started when the band members were teenagers. They emerged post-COVID, after using all that time at home to get really good at their instruments, and they were a Stereogum Band To Watch in 2024. Gilla Band’s Daniel Fox produced their Eazy
Mass Effect Show Writer Denies It’s Being Rewritten For ‘Non-Gamers’
The Amazon show will take place after the original trilogy, and won’t follow Commander Shepard
More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo
The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda's army says.
New Dragon Ball Super: Beerus trailer shows incredible animation but raises questions about franchise direction
The return of Frieza still doesn’t have me jazzed for Dragon Ball Super: Beerus' remake of the Battle of Gods arc.
Ruth Garbus Announces New Album Profound: Hear “I Think I’m Ready Now”
“When I penetrated that man, I felt just like a dog/ Getting fucked is the season of the world, my life springs forth.” That’s an opening line! The Brattleboro, Vermont singer-songwriter Ruth Garbus used to be in the bands Feathers and Happy Birthday. Last year, she made a
Ethics panel reveals it conducted 20 sexual misconduct investigations into lawmakers since 2017
The House Ethics Committee has conducted 20 investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the House since 2017, the panel revealed in a rare, lengthy public statement on Monday. It also released a list of all publicly-disclosed matters it has investigated
Heat-loving enzyme reveals how plastic recycling could work near 70 °C
Among the various plastic recycling methods being explored, one promising approach is biological plastic recycling, also known as biorecycling, which utilizes enzymes or microorganisms to break down polymer molecules. One group of enzymes attracting attention is microbial
Six new isolated millisecond pulsars discovered with FAST
Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), Chinese astronomers have inspected two nearby galactic globular clusters, namely NGC 6517 and NGC 7078. The study resulted in the discovery of six new millisecond pulsars in these clusters, which are
yeule Covered Nancy Sinatra And Writhed In Paint For New Performance Art Film “axel’s portal”
Here’s something new from yeule. The electronic art-pop auteur has followed up last year’s Evangelic Girl Is A Gun with a performance art film called “axel’s portal.” Directed by yuele (aka Nat Ćmiel) with Bryan Allen Lamb as director of photography, the footage features yeule
From soldier to developer: How German troops are test building their own drones
During the "Grand Quadriga 2026" exercise, the German army has been demonstrating the transformation of modern warfare, where drones, data and speed are increasingly decisive.
$166 billion in tariff refunds at stake in new online portal — but consumers might not benefit
US Customs and Border Protection unveiled the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system on Monday.
The Strokes Condemn Decades of U.S. Imperialism and War at Coachella
The band’s performance of “Oblivius” included a montage calling out U.S.-backed assassinations of foreign leaders, as well as more recent footage of destruction in Gaza and Iran
The Sonic 4 Trailer May Contain A Hint About A Fifth Movie, Actually
A fan theory has folks clamoring for a fit check from one of the movies’ actors
Anthropic had a 'productive and constructive' meeting with White House officials after the preview release of its new cybersecurity-challenging AI model
Best friends again?
The Elden Ring movie is coming in March 2028, and Nick Offerman and Peter Serafinowicz are in it so you know it's (probably) going to be good
It's got Jonathan Pryce, too.
UK PM Starmer admits Mandelson envoy appointment was a mistake amid Epstein row
UK police are investigating allegations of misconduct in office by Mandelson, 72, when he was a Labour minister more than 15 years ago. He was arrested and released in February.
‘Practical Magic 2’ Trailer: Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Return for Magical Sequel 28 Years After Original
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock are back for more magic. Warner Bros. has released the trailer for “Practical Magic 2” after it was debuted last week to attendees at CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners in Las Vegas. It will arrive in theaters this fall on
House Ethics panel issues rare statement committing to helping secure a sexual harassment-free workplace
It comes a week after two lawmakers resigned under allegations of assaulting former staffers.
Forza Horizon 6′s Xbox Controller Is A Hideous Neon Mess And I Love It
There's an equally garish-looking Forza -themed headset, too
Phish’s New Sphere Residency Blows the (Circular) Roof Off the Joint
Over the weekend, Phish turned the famed venue's visuals into another tool for uninhibited improvisation
Beck – “Ride Lonesome”
It’s been 24 years since Beck released Sea Change, his bummed-out acoustic masterpiece. It’s been 12 since he released the album’s spiritual sequel, the more serene companion piece Morning Phase, a surprise Album Of The Year winner at the 2015 Grammys. Does that mean we’re due
Warner announces death of daughter who battled juvenile diabetes
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Monday announced the death of his 36-year-old daughter, who had suffered from juvenile diabetes. “We are heartbroken beyond words by the passing of our beloved daughter, Madison, 36, after a decades-long battle with juvenile diabetes and other health
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Lebanon president says aiming to end hostilities with Israel talks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that planned talks with Israel aim to end hostilities and the occupation in the south, even as Hezbollah and its supporters rejected the negotiations. Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah told AFP Monday it was in Aoun's and Lebanon's
Iran pulling Hormuz 'lever' to maximum in US standoff
Iran is banking on the Strait of Hormuz as its main card in any peace negotiations with the United States, but using the waterway as leverage is not without risk for the Islamic republic. Iran had for decades talked up the threat of blocking the strait, which is a critical
Hellboy in Love Black Eyes exclusive preview: A sneak peak at Hellboy's next romantic outing
Polygon can share exclusive preview pages of the upcoming Hellboy in Love Black Eyes one-shot comic from Dark Horse.
Parrot uses his broken beak to become a dominant male
An injured kea with just half a beak has used what's left as a weapon that gives him dominance over a captive colony of the birds
Israel, Lebanon to hold second round of talks in Washington on Thursday
April 20 - Israeli and Lebanese representatives will hold talks in Washington on Thursday, a U.S. State Department spokesperson and an Israeli source speaking on the condition of anonymity told Reuters on Monday.
What Canada, the UK and other G7 nations learned about building resilient education systems during the pandemic
By a dictionary definition, the word resilient means an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. The key words here? "Recover" and "change."
