China first-quarter fiscal spending quickens as Beijing seeks to spur growth

Iran war is accelerating SE Asia’s drift from America

Southeast Asia is watching the US-Israel conflict with Iran — and quietly drawing conclusions. Most countries have adopted a policy of non-interference, but behind the cautious and neutral stances, they are accelerating efforts to reduce their defense dependence on Washington.

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - US envoys head to Islamabad - US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital Saturday in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, though the prospect of direct talks remained uncertain.

England shirt overpriced, says £40k kits collector

Collector Les Motherby says classic England shirts are often better value than new ones.

Three killed in clashes in India’s troubled north-east

The clashes took places at Mullam village in Ukhrul district.

Man admits to abandoning wife’s body in zoo incinerator in Hokkaido

The Hokkaido police are investigating the case as a possible instance of abandoning a body.

Rescue centre facing eviction makes funding appeal

Redhead Rescues Animal Sanctuary in Northamptonshire wants to buy its own land.

The Russian resistance no one is talking about

You could be forgiven for thinking everyone in Russia either supports the war in Ukraine or is too scared to do anything about it. A dominant narrative is that Russian civil society is passive, complicit or has been quashed to the point of being neutralised. Some elements of

Can Europe keep its industrial champions in the AI era?

Siemens warned that EU regulations are driving industrial giants toward the US and China. As the "Trump Effect" lures factories away with tax cuts and deregulation, Europe faces a high-stakes choice regarding data rules and the chip dilemma of speed vs. sovereignty.

Ditch the hotel for a zoo? Top European destinations for a wild night away

These European stays put a fresh spin on the traditional hotel, with immersive escapes that bring travellers closer to the great outdoors.

Powerful El Niño, projected to be 2C warmer than normal, puts 2026 on track for second-warmest year

Scientists have developed a new model purporting to skillfully predict El Niño and La Niña 15 months ahead of time.

‘Cries of delight’ as Sumatran orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross road for first time

After a two-year wait, video of a young male crossing above a road gives hope that critically endangered species can survive habitat fragmentation The critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a canopy bridge to cross a road. In 2024,

Europe’s wage growth since 2020: Are Europeans better off?

Taking into account nominal growth and inflation, real hourly wages declined by 3% in the EU over the past five years. Wage growth was stronger in non-euro area countries and in those with lower wage levels.

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Beer may contain more vitamin B6 than scientists previously thought

A new study suggests that a pint fo beer contains a surprisingly meaningful amount of vitamin B6 – and that an alcohol-free version may actually be one of the better options for getting it.

Australia refuses repatriation help for citizens in Syria camp

It followed a report that some Australian families are trying to return home from a camp in Syria.

BigXthaPlug Leads a Sing-a-Long to Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas,’ Delivers the Hits to Stagecoach

The artist brought non-stop fan favorites to the desert festival

In unprecedented move, Malaysia names former High Court judge as new anti-graft chief

Abdul Halim Aman, 69, will lead the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission from May 13, succeeding Azam Baki, 63.

US chasing AGI myth while China builds the AI future

The United States is increasingly organizing its artificial intelligence strategy around a concept it cannot clearly define, cannot reliably measure and may never achieve in the singular, decisive form imagined. That concept is Artificial General Intelligence, or AGI. In

China says US export bills risk disrupting chip supply chains

Beijing said the misuse of export controls would harm the global chip industry.

Palestinian local elections give some Gazans a chance to vote for the first time in years

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ali Sawafta CAIRO/RAMALLAH, April 25 (Reuters) - Palestinians were voting in local elections on Saturday that include Gaza for the first time in two decades and will gauge the political mood at a time when Israel's government is seeking to destroy any

Firefighters struggle to contain blazes in northern Japan, over 3,000 evacuated

Together, the fires have burned up the third-largest area of any wildfire in Japan.

Firefighters in Japan struggle to contain Iwate blazes with over 3,000 evacuated

TOKYO, April 25 - Two forest fires in northern Japan's Iwate Prefecture burned into a fourth day on Saturday as ground and aerial firefighting efforts expanded to more than 1,000 personnel.

Noah Cyrus Makes It a Family Affair at Stagecoach With Billy Ray and Braison Cyrus

The singer-songwriter's father and brother joined her onstage for the reflective duet "On Our Way Along"

Crunch nuclear proliferation meeting at UN amid raging global wars

Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty will meet at the UN from Monday as hopes fade they can reach agreement and tensions soar between the atomic powers. In 2022, during the last review of the treaty that is considered the cornerstone of

Under blackout threat, Wikimedia reaches compromise with Indonesia

Jakarta has threatened to block Wikipedia over domestic registration rules.

Ella Langley Brings Out Theo Von for ‘You Look Like You Love Me’ Duet at Stagecoach

Langley appeared on the comedian's podcast earlier this month and brought him out to perform her hit single at the desert fest

Beggars in Kuala Lumpur growing more assertive

A trend is emerging: groups of women with young children are increasingly targeting passers-by.

Malaysia picks a former judge to lead its anti-graft agency

Mr Abdul Halim Aman will begin as chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on May 13.

Former NATO ambassador warns of 'terrible consequences' in criticizing Trump Iran moves

Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker warned European nations against criticizing President Trump’s military operations against Iran. “You might think that this is a huge folly and going to have terrible consequences, but you don't have to say it,” Volker said on the

Asian travellers can expect higher fares, flight disruptions as Iran war chokes jet fuel supply

While alarm bells are ringing in Europe over a physical shortage, analysts say Asia has a different trajectory.

‘Deep Water’ Review: Renny Harlin’s Double-Dip Disaster Movie — Plane Crash + Shark Thriller — Has His Signature Schlock Touch

"Deep Water," which is very much a neo-'70s disaster film. should have been called "Airplane Crash into a Sea of Jaws." As it stands, the word in the film’s generic title that echoes that earlier Harlin movie is more than a little ironic, since "deep" is the exact word to

Taiwan fears it will be ‘on the menu’ at Xi’s summit with Trump

US military kills 2 'narco-terrorists' in Eastern Pacific strike

The U.S. military killed two “narco-terrorists” in a strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific on Friday, according to U.S. Southern Command (Southcom). The military unit announced the strike by posting a video of the boat exploding on the social

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Sets HBO Max Streaming Debut

Emerald Fennell's feature adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic work hit theaters in February from Warner Bros.

Japan sushi chain sets Guinness record for most expensive tuna at auction; fish cost $4.08 million

Sushizanmai operator bought the 243kg fish at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market on Jan 5.

Mississippi governor calling for special session over state Supreme Court map after VRA decision

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) announced on Friday that he will call a special session to consider new voting maps after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a landmark redistricting case. Reeves said state legislators will return to Jackson, Miss., 21 days to redraw electoral

31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction

Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.

Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller list

The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.

Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza war

Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza began voting Saturday in municipal elections in a first vote since the Gaza war, marked by a narrow political field and widespread disillusionment. Nearly 1.5 million people are registered to vote in the Israeli-occupied

Lawsuit brewing against Trader Joe’s over coffee’s caffeine label

Beloved grocery chain Trader Joe's is facing a new lawsuit from a group of customers who are alleging there is not enough caffeine in their coffee.

The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts

The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.

Chase Infiniti Says It Was ‘Totally Surreal’ to Work With Morgan Freeman in New Audi Commercial

Chase Infiniti has quite the last year. The 25-year-old actress spent most of it alongside Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro promoting the release of Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” and campaigning for the film throughout awards season.

I moved 1,500 miles to be with my deported husband

The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.

Kim Kardashian Gets Trial Date for Defamation Lawsuit, But Ray J’s Claims Sent to Arbitration

Ray J’s breach of contract claims against Kardashian and her mom, Kris Jenner, now move to private arbitration

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DeepSeek unveils new AI model tailored for Huawei chips as China pushes for tech autonomy

The close collaboration with Huawei, contrasts with DeepSeek’s past reliance on Nvidia’s AI chips.

Helena Bonham Carter Exits ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4; Role to Be Recast

Helena Bonham Carter is exiting the cast of “The White Lotus” Season 4, Variety has confirmed. “With filming just underway on season four of ‘The White Lotus,’ it had become apparent that the character which Mike White created for Helena Bonham Carter did not align once on

Japan bathhouses in deep water as energy costs boil over

The number of bathhouses has already fallen to about a twelfth of its peak nearly 60 years ago.