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New poll reveals Dolly Parton is the most popular person in America
Politicians don't fare too well... Neither does an American businessman who co-founded the social media service Facebook... But no one can argue with the legend at the top spot.
Slow-moving tractors disrupt traffic in Belfast
Drivers are being told to allow extra time for journeys due to a convoy over soaring energy prices.
No discussions between Qatar and Iran over payment of funds to stop Iranian attacks, Qatari official says
DOHA, April 14 (Reuters) - There have been no discussions between Qatar and Iran over the payment of funds to stop Iranian attacks on Qatar and any suggestions that such discussions took place are untrue, the Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. "There is a
From farms to labs, Indonesia bets on better seeds to boost food security
As Indonesia works to secure its food future, the answer may well lie in something small but powerful: the seeds planted today.
France, UK to host Hormuz talks Friday: French presidency
France and Britain will co-host a video conference Friday of countries ready to contribute to a "purely defensive mission" to secure the Strait of Hormuz, the French president's office said. President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will co-chair the
Hades 2, one of 2025’s best games, is finally available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox
The wait is over for PlayStation and Xbox players as Hades 2 is now available. It's one of 2025's best games, and a Polygon favorite.
The 'ungrateful lungfish': Study focuses on sustainable food sources for very hungry ancient fish
Like a naughty pet Labrador, the Australian lungfish has little restraint when it comes to food. "We had 360 sqm of aquatic plants growing inside enclosures; but, once the fences were removed, lungfish and other aquatic animals feasted on the plants, and most of the vegetation
After Orbán loss, Europe’s far right reassesses MAGA endorsement
Viktor Orbán’s defeat in the Hungarian elections suggests that political endorsements from Donald Trump or JD Vance do not necessarily boost European far-right campaigns, as the MAGA message increasingly struggles to resonate in Europe.
Researchers have developed a way to peek inside electronic parts as they're running and plan to see if they can snoop encrypted data
If that's got you worried about security, then don't panic: a little bit of metal solves that problem entirely.
Find Your Words uses a way of communicating I've never experienced in a game before
A day at summer camp turned into a game I'll remember for a while.
Spanish Cinema Booming Thanks to Robust Incentives, Spectacular Natural Locations, Thriving Creative Ecosystem
Spanish cinema is flourishing, thanks in large part to a dynamic film industry bolstered by strong national and regional support, a rich and expansive creative talent and diverse natural, cultural and urban landscapes. Those elements are on dazzling display in the seven films
Africa: Dr Chambas Calls for Holistic Reform of Africa's Education System
[Ghanaian Times] THE African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has called on African leaders, particularly Ghana, to adopt a holistic approach to addressing challenges in the education sector.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Novo Nordisk, JPMorgan Chase, United Airlines & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.
007 First Light ending leaked via ratings board
Fans eager to play IO Interactive's take on James Bond are in for a nasty surprise: the game's ending is out in the wild.
JPMorgan Chase tops estimates on fixed income, investment banking as Wall Street hums
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon called the economy resilient, but pointed to an "increasingly complex set of risks" across global markets.
Four 1MDB-linked pieces of art, including a Picasso, safely returned to Malaysia
The four pieces of art are worth close to RM800,000 (S$258,000).
Transcript: Trump Rages as Pope’s Harsh New Rebuke Lands Surprise Blow
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the April 14 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. When Donald Trump viciously
Jumanji: Open World shares first trailer and plot details at CinemaCon
The third Jumanji movie by Jake Kasdan finally gets a title and a first trailer that promises an action-packed Christmas Day.
Chernobyl could face 'catastrophic' collapse as repairs stall following Russian drone strike
Failure to repair the protective structure around the nuclear site could unleash 'highly radioactive dust' that 'does not recognise borders', experts warn.
Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey
Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.
Gunman opens fire at high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16
The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly at a high school in Siverek in Şanlıurfa province, before hiding inside the building.
New hope for Kuala Lumpur’s loyal traffic dog Jon
“He was an extremely friendly, curious and smart boy," said an independent rescuer.
Africa: Ecobank Group Posts Record Revenue As Africa's Macro Climate Turns
[Daba Finance] Ecobank Transnational Incorporated posted its best-ever full-year revenue in 2025, driven by loan growth, higher fees, and a more stable currency environment across sub-Saharan Africa. Net revenue rose 17% to $2.45bn (1.42tn XOF), while pre-tax profit climbed 21%
Trump refuses to apologise after clash with Pope Leo XIV over Iran war
Despite widespread criticism after the US president lambasted the US-born pontiff as being "weak on crime," Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's rare rebuke, Trump said no to an apology to the head of the Catholic Church while reiterating his claims.
Malaysia among highest globally in support of under-16 social media ban, survey finds
Among the countries surveyed, support for the ban is highest in Malaysia, India and France.
Africa: World Parkinson's Day - Parkinson's Africa Seeks Urgent Awareness, Care, Policy Support
[Vanguard] On this year's World Parkinson's Day, Parkinson's Africa has called for urgent strengthening of awareness, early diagnosis and inclusive care for persons living with Parkinson's disease.
Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Providers will be able to encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".
‘A systemic failure’: How the new Entry/Exit System (EES) brought chaos to EU border control
Airlines group calls on the European Commission to allow for the ‘full and partial suspension’ of EES until the end of summer ‘where necessary’.
Peru reaches 72% of vote count with Fujimori ahead and second place disputed among three candidates
The count in Peru's presidential election is advancing slowly and without resolution. With 72% of ballots processed by the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) early Tuesday morning, Keiko Fujimori (Fuerza Popular) holds first place with 16.94% of the vote. Second
Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to begin
The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court.
Spain strengthens ties with China as Sánchez backs Beijing's Middle East role
The Spanish premier announced 19 bilateral agreements with China and urged Beijing to help broker Middle East peace, while avoiding comment on his wife's trial.
