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Trump says energy secretary 'totally wrong' on gas prices not dropping to $3 until next year
President Trump told The Hill on Monday that he disagreed with Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s assessment that gas prices may not drop below $3 per gallon until next year. “No, I think he’s wrong on that. Totally wrong,” Trump said in a phone interview when asked about his
Exclusive-US to host further G20 talks on war's impact on food and fertilizer
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. will host further talks in coming weeks for the Group of 20 major economies on the impact of the war in the Middle East on food and fertilizer, as it continues to push for coordinated action. The U.S., current chair of
UN experts warn of 'deeply alarming detention practices' in Belarus' prison system
There are more than 1,100 political prisoners in Belarusian jails, many arrested after a disputed 2020 election that triggered widespread protests.
Watch: Skydiver crashes into stadium scoreboard in Virginia
A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, leaving him suspended mid-air. First responders rescued him within 30 minutes as the crowd watched. The incident delayed the spring football game, and the skydiver was reported to be in stable
3 killed in US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean
Three individuals were killed during a Sunday strike led by U.S. forces on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, officials said. U.S. Southern Command posted a video of the attack and said the boat was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes. It did not immediately
The Democrats’ Senate votes on Israel highlight a growing challenge
With Democrats poised to take the House and possibly the Senate, a series of votes in the upper chamber offered an important window into the party’s evolving foreign policy posture. It did not portend good things, for the country, key allies or Democrats’ political fortunes.
America’s medicine cabinet must come home
We have become a design-and-discovery superpower with a hollowed-out production base. President Trump intends to change that.
AST SpaceMobile shares drop after its satellite is placed in wrong orbit by Bezos' Blue Origin
Blue Origin acknowledged the satellite was placed in the wrong orbit, but has not commented since it was deemed lost.
Greece eases Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks for British travellers
With the rollout of the new system, Greece is taking a relaxed approach to British visitors in a bid to ease holiday flows ahead of the busy summer.
Kazakhstan reforms under scrutiny at Brussels Press Club round table
Kazakhstan’s programme of constitutional reform and political modernisation came under the spotlight at a recent round table discussion held at the Brussels Press Club, where policymakers, analysts and media representatives examined the implications of the country’s 2022
"DDoS is not a game. It's a crime!" Europol targets the youth in latest bid to take down DDoS-for-hire infrastructure
Operation PowerOFF involves co-operation between 21 different countries.
US to host further G20 talks on war's impact on food and fertilizer
WASHINGTON, April 20 - The U.S. will host further talks in coming weeks for the Group of 20 major economies on the impact of the war in the Middle East on food and fertilizer, as it continues to push for coordinated action.
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.
Stranded cruise ships finally pass the Strait of Hormuz and are en route to Europe
TUI Cruises says its May itineraries ‘can go ahead as planned’ after the Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 ships safely departed the Arabian Gulf.
Oh For God’s Sake, The Avengers: Endgame Re-Release Is Now Required Homework For Doomsday
Director Joe Russo calls the new footage a 'critical companion story' before seeing the new movie
Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire?
Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire? Consumer expert Louise Minchin shares the details.
Reignited US-Iran tensions likely to drive petrol and diesel prices higher
As US representatives travel to Pakistan on Monday for a second round of talks with Iran, the lack of clarity over a possible deal is once again expected to place upward pressure on petrol and diesel prices.
European Film Industry Up in Arms Over Planned Creative Europe MEDIA Program Overhaul
European trade organizations representing the full film industry sector spectrum are up in arms against the EU Commission’s plans to make major changes to its Creative Europe funding program by combining its culture and media strands under the so-called AgoraEU initiative. As
New report links air pollution to increased cancer risk beyond the lungs
Breathing polluted air significantly increases the risk of developing and dying from multiple cancers - including liver and breast cancer - according to a new report calling for stricter air quality standards.
INS Aridhaman: India’s sea-based nuclear deterrent just got real
The induction of INS Aridhaman, a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), marks a strategic shift in India’s undersea deterrence posture in the Indo-Pacific. This is not just another warship entering theIndianNavy’s order of battle. It signifies that India’s
Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe
Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.
Column-Amid Middle East chaos, China changes tactics on Taiwan and Japan
By Peter Apps April 17 (Reuters) - As U.S. Vice President JD Vance returned to Washington last weekend after unsuccessful peace talks in Pakistan over the crisis in the Gulf, China’s Foreign Ministry was preparing for a bumper slate of visitors including Russian Foreign
China's Xi, in call with Saudi crown prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open
BEIJING, April 20 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping called for normal passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz to be maintained, in a phone call on Monday with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held as Beijing steps up efforts to help end the Iran war.
Iran threatens retaliation after US seizes cargo ship
Iran's military has threatened to retaliate after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Gulf of Oman, while the U.S. has declared a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump has stated that U.S. soldiers will board Iranian-linked ships to increase
Capitol agenda: FISA fight weighs on GOP priorities
House Republicans will need to figure out a FISA deal quickly or risk having the conflict impact the timeline for immigration enforcement funding.
We might finally know how to use quantum computers to boost AI
Pushing against years of scepticism, an analysis suggests quantum computers may offer real advantages for running machine learning and similar algorithms in the near future
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Qatar flights - Qatar's aviation authority said it would begin allowing flights from foreign airlines to land at its main airport for the first time since the start of the Middle East war. "Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has
Sudanese deminers scour shattered capital for hidden explosives
Bending low in the baking sun and sheathed in heavy protective gear, Hussein Idris sweeps a metal detector across a vast minefield in central Khartoum that was once a park beloved by local families. The war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
Nippon Sangoku is Hideo Kojima's latest anime recommendation and Prime Video's most stylish show
Based on the manga by Matsuki Ikka, Prime Video's Nippon Sangoku is set to become an anime masterpiece through its bold visuals and subversive story.
China’s Xi, in call with Saudi Crown Prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open
China is concerned over renewed instability around the strategic waterway.
‘Toy Story 5’ Merch Arrives: Mattel Debuts High-Tech Toys and 16-Inch Woody, Buzz Figures
The toys are back — and this time, they’re smarter. Ahead of the June 19 release of “Toy Story 5,” Disney Store is rolling out a sprawling slate of merchandise that leans heavily into the sequel’s central theme: “toys meets tech.” Timed to Disney Consumer Products’ “Roundup
SiriusXM, ABC News Launch Two New Audio Channels
SiriusXM will launch two new channels in collaboration with Disney’s ABC News, expanding its news offering. “ABC News Live,” a simulcast of ABC News’ live-streaming service, debuted Monday on Channel 796 and on the SiriusXM app, while “20/20 True Crime” will launch launching
Resignation is Trump’s last chance at redemption
Donald Trump’s presidency is a morality lesson — he’s a living example of what happens when a man is given power that far exceeds his character. It is time for America to acknowledge the lesson and move on.
Hollywood Jobs Crisis Becomes Focus of Governor’s Race as Candidates Offer Incentive Hike
The collapse of film and TV production over the last three years has cost California some 51,000 jobs — mostly in Los Angeles — roughly equivalent to the decline in L.A.’s aerospace workforce in the early 1990s. The candidates for California governor are taking notice and
Amid Urban Spaces, Alex Senna’s Bold Murals Embrace Connection and Belonging
The Brazilian artist is known for his black-and-white murals that emphasize community and emotional bonds. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Amid
Academic freedom or a political tool? Sternberg's NEWXUAR project clearly lacks advantages.
As one of the world's largest research and innovation funding programs, the EU's Horizon Europe program has always considered academic integrity, research ethics, and objectivity as fundamental evaluation criteria, and explicitly prohibits the use of public research funds for
