Meryl Streep: ‘Would we have fashion without gay people?’

The award-winning actress, who has long been an LGBTQ+ ally, returns to her iconic role of Miranda Priestly in the upcoming 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'.

Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving multiple injured

Two trains collided near Hillerød in Denmark leaving several people injured.

'Recovery could take years’: EU energy commissioner forecasts future energy pain

European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen has warned in exclusive comments to Euronews that, even if the Middle East conflict is resolved, energy prices will not stabilise to pre-war levels for years.

Two GOP senators break ranks on final Senate budget vote

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) broke ranks Thursday morning and voted against a budget resolution that could set the stage for ending the two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Murkowski, a senior member of the Senate

Opinion: The courage to speak

At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, my experience as a rabbi showed that even small moments of dialogue can begin to rebuild fragile bridges between communities.

China rejects US criticism of pressure on Taiwan flight permit

BEIJING, April 23 - China's foreign ministry on Thursday said it firmly opposes Washington's criticism of Chinese pressure on some African countries to revoke overflight clearances for Taiwan's president.

Latvian defence minister has 'no doubt' US would aid NATO allies if needed

Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds hailed an "excellent relationship" between the US and its allies despite President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric and threats to exit NATO.

Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving four critically hurt

The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.

Honor’s new phones look like iPhones for Android

Honor has announced the 600 and 600 Pro, which it calls "accessible flagships," and they look… familiar. Especially in that orange. The Pro makes the iPhone comparison especially obvious thanks to its triple rear camera - it even has the same flash layout - while the 600 is

Hear Classical Music Composed by Friedrich Nietzsche

A philosopher perhaps more widely known for his prodigious mustache than for the varieties of his thought, Friedrich Nietzsche often seems to be misread more than read. Even someone like Michel Foucault could gloss over a crucial fact about Nietzsche’s body of work: Foucault

Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: report

A Pentagon assessment said it could take six months to completely clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian-laid mines, which could keep oil prices high, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday. Iran has all but blocked the vital waterway since the start of a war with the United

US firms voice ‘concern’ over China’s new supply chain rules

Western governments are increasingly concerned about their reliance on Chinese supply chains.

The global edtech boom is fading as investors look elsewhere

Venture capital is moving away from K-12 edtech worldwide as investors prioritize AI tools and workforce training with clearer returns.

Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells to Star in West End Revival of ‘Amadeus’

Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells are set to star as rival composers Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a new production of Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus,” marking the first major revival of the work in over a decade and the first time two Welsh actors have taken on

Kore-eda Hirokazu’s ‘Look Back’ Leads Tokyo International Film Festival Goes to Cannes Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)

Five Japanese features are heading to the Cannes Film Festival next month through the Tokyo International Film Festival’s Goes to Cannes showcase, with Kore-eda Hirokazu’s “Look Back” – a drama about two young women bound together by their devotion to manga across 13 years –

No need to keep right: South Korea to now urge people to stand on both sides of escalators

South Korea's policies around the side to stand on an escalator has changed multiple times.

Fujii Kaze: Japanese pop star cancels Hong Kong show amid Japan-China tensions

No reasons were given but the cancellation comes as a slew of Japanese entertainers and acts called off shows in the city.

China urges further build-up on islands amid territorial disputes

South Korea, Vietnam set to sign dozens of business deals as Lee Jae Myung visits Hanoi

More than 70 pacts to be unveiled across finance, infrastructure, advanced technology and energy.

Senate Republicans adopt budget resolution in late-night voting marathon

Senate Republicans adopted a budget resolution during a late-night voting marathon that lasted until early Thursday morning, setting the stage for Congress to vote next month on a budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement and reopen the Department of

Senate Republicans clear go-it-alone path for ICE funding

An early-morning budget vote sets the stage for a planned $70 billion immigration enforcement bill.

Iran says won't reopen Hormuz if US upholds naval blockade

Iran vowed it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the United States continues to blockade its ports, in a tense standoff on Thursday that has dominated the ceasefire in the Middle East war. While strikes around the region have mostly ceased since the truce began,

Warning of higher condom prices goes viral in China, stokes stockpiling talk

One user said “a few dozen yuan for a condom" is more cost-effective than raising a child.

Russian oil flow to Slovakia via Druzhba pipeline resumes

Bratislava confirmed that the country started receiving crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline early on Thursday, after a three-month halt.

Doomed diplomacy: Iran’s pros wrestle while US rookies play poker

Imagine a poker game in which one player has spent decades mastering every bluff, every tell, every hidden card. Their opponent, playing for the first time, relies on instinct, bravado and the vague hope that sheer force of will can substitute for skill. Now imagine that the

Italy under pressure over Kanye ‘Ye’ West gig after UK, France, Poland and Switzerland cancellations

The European leg of controversial rapper’s 2026 tour has so far been derailed by several cancellations over his past antisemitic remarks. Gigs in UK, France, Poland and Switzerland have already been axed, and his upcoming Italian concert is now under pressure from trade unions

Three GOP senators back Sanders amendment to slash drug prices

Three Republican senators voted in support of an amendment sponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) early Thursday morning to slash prescription drug prices by requiring that Americans pay no more for their medications than Europeans or Canadians. Two of the chambers most

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I bought every ship in Windrose – here's what you should spend your pirate gold on first

Recommendations for the best Windrose ships to build and materials you'll need.

Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike

Should their demands not be met, they plan to strike for 18 days from May 21.

Malaysia’s King says will pick new head of anti-graft agency, warns against politicising issue

The appointment of Malaysia's top graft-buster is governed by Section 5 of the MACC Act 2009, which says that the King will appoint the chief commissioner based on the advice of the prime minister.

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 review: The best Stranger Things season since 2019

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 recaptures the early charm of the original show with clever writing and great voice acting.

‘Stranger Things’ Animated Spinoff ‘Tales From ’85’ Is a Depressing, Cynical Retread: TV Review

Most spinoffs expand their flagship shows in a direction. That direction could be forward, following a beloved character past the events of the original story, á la “Frasier”; it could be backward, fleshing out the origins of a person or place with pre-established significance,

Does lowering speed limits have an impact on road deaths and injuries in Europe?

From Paris to Stuttgart, cities are hitting the brakes on speed in an effort to save lives. Could this be the key to reaching zero road deaths in the EU by 2050?

Kim Kardashian’s Paris Robbery Getting Four-Part Docuseries ‘Kim, the Diamond, and the Grandpa Robbers’

Kim Kardashian’s robbery at gunpoint in an apartment during the 2016 Paris Fashion Week is getting the docuseries treatment. “Kim, the Diamond and the Grandpa Robbers,” is a four-part series from Pernel Media (“Missed Call,” “The Au Pair’”) for Canal+ Originals. As per the

Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers Throw a Disco Party on New Single ‘Free To Love’

Keyboardist Nick Rhodes called the band's latest collaboration a "call to all the people out there who want peace, hope and understanding to prevail"

Commission launches €2.25 million call to strengthen Cypriot civil society

The European Commission has launched a new €2.25 million call for proposals under the ‘Cypriot Civil Society in Action' programme. This initiative, now in its tenth edition, seeks to support civil society organisations (CSOs) across the island, with a particular focus on

A robot Sony built with AI is defeating human pros at table tennis

Japanese electronics giant Sony built the robotic arm it calls Project Ace and pitted it against professional athletes.

Simple “gut reset” may stop weight gain after Ozempic or Wegovy

A new minimally invasive procedure may help people keep weight off after stopping popular drugs like Ozempic and semaglutide—something most patients struggle with. In a clinical trial, those who underwent a technique called duodenal mucosal resurfacing regained far less weight

No unilateral moves on Strait of Malacca, says Malaysia after Indonesia floats toll idea

It said Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand shared a “watertight understanding”.

Newsletter: EU leaders weigh a NATO-style common defence clause

Also in this newsletter: EU unblocks €90bn Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions.

‘No unilateral decisions’ on Malacca Strait, ASEAN works by consensus: Malaysia's foreign minister

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan’s comments came amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with a chokepoint at the Strait of Hormuz, and after Indonesia Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa floated the idea of imposing a levy on ships passing through the Malacca

Commission proposes full resumption of EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement

The European Commission has proposed the full resumption of the EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement, marking a new step in relations between both sides. This follows the announcement by President von der Leyen in January 2026 of the EU's new framework of cooperation with Syria. As

Richest countries in 2026: New measure of wealth pushes France and Germany out of top ten

Measures of “richest countries” can be misleading. A new prosperity index — looking at income, GDP and how wealth translates into quality of life, social cohesion and long-term development — does not place the US, Germany, or France in the top ten.

Annual UK borrowing falls by £20bn but Iran war clouds outlook

The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.

Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight

President Trump's Department of Justice sent a plane this week to Cuba to return a 10-year-old from Utah who is at the center of a custody fight involving the child's gender identity.

US says China used 'intimidation' to block Taiwan leader's Africa trip

Beijing said it had "high appreciation" for the African countries that blocked the permits for Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's trip planned for this week.

This new brain-like chip could slash AI energy use by 70%

A breakthrough in brain-inspired computing could make today’s energy-hungry AI systems far more efficient. Researchers have engineered a new nanoelectronic device using a modified form of hafnium oxide that mimics how neurons process and store information at the same time.

The EU's age-verification app: a long-awaited ‘technical fix’

Brussels says its age-verification app is ready, but critics argue the Commission is both too slow and focused on the wrong problem. The presentation has already sparked debate over its security and effectiveness.