Nepal’s under-fire home minister Sudan Gurung resigns
Mr Dipa Dahal, press advisor to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, said his resignation has been received.
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'Defenders finally have a chance to win, decisively': Firefox CTO raves about Claude Mythos' bug hunting capabilities after it finds 271 vulnerabilities
That's one heck of a fly swatter, Anthropic.
UK must brace for rise in state-backed cyberattacks, security chief says
LONDON, April 22 - Britain should brace for a rise in cyberattacks linked to hostile states, the head of the country's cybersecurity agency said on Wednesday, as the government urged tech firms to help build defences powered by artificial intelligence.
EU envoys poised to adopt 20th package of Russia sanctions, diplomats say
By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, April 22 (Reuters) - European Union envoys are set to adopt a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, with Slovakia and Hungary expected to drop their opposition to the move following the repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline, EU diplomats said on
Lufthansa cuts summer flights as fuel prices surge
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
Whatever happened to the ozone hole, acid rain and DDT?
The environmental crises of the past often seem to disappear—have problems like acid rain and smog been solved?
Africa: World Malaria Day - Why Stronger Surveillance Is the Key to the Future of Malaria Control
[Malaria Consortium] A snapshot in time: The state of malaria
Sleep next to tigers? Hotel inside Chinese zoo offers controversial ‘tiger-view rooms’
A worker from the zoo told local reporters that the floor-to-ceiling windows in all rooms are bulletproof and blast-resistant.
OpenAI is burning billions — and an IPO won’t stave off bankruptcy
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is gearing up to launch its initial public offering (IPO) this year. This financial maneuver would represent a pivotal shift for a project originally designed for the “common good” towards a market-driven logic. Established in 2015, OpenAI
Shawna Thomas Jumps to MS NOW After Running ‘CBS Mornings’
Shawna Thomas, a veteran journalist who has enjoyed stints as a Washington producer, news executive and a morning-show honcho, is joining MS NOW after wrapping up a stint as the executive producer of “CBS Mornings.” Thomas has been named political director, and will direct
Could UK interest rates go up?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
A cultural bridge between Europe and Asia: The Royal Danish Theatre makes its debut in Astana
Astana has hosted, for the first time, the Royal Danish Theatre, one of the world’s oldest and most respected performing arts institutions. The Kazakhstan capital is increasingly positioning itself as a place where European and Asian artistic traditions meet and interact.
'I told Orbán his LGBT law was homophobic,' says Luxembourg's Foreign Minister
In an interview with Euronews' Europe Today show, Xavier Bettel said he once confronted outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the law he had passed targeting LGBT people. Bettel said he told Orbán: "Being gay is not a choice, but being homophobic is a choice."
Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 is opening. Here’s what to expect
Airlines in Terminal 2 will move operations to the new building over the next three months.
Turkey's foreign minister to visit Britain for talks on Iran, Ukraine, source says
ANKARA, April 22 - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will make an official visit to London this week for talks on the wars in Iran and Ukraine, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Wednesday, adding that he will also discuss cooperation between the NATO allies.
334,000 litres of fuel saved with Malaysia’s work-from-home move: Government spokesman
Officials said the number of civil servants who have applied for WFH exceeded 155,000.
China denies US-detained ship in Middle East contained 'gift' for Iran
US President Donald Trump had said that the Iranian-flagged ship seized by US forces in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday contained "a gift from China", which "wasn't very nice".
Butterfly (Papillon)
Crafting each frame by hand, an animator paints the story of an Olympic swimmer’s return after surviving the Holocaust - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine president Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte is accused of orchestrating mass murders in his decades-long drug war.
Roses and Thorns of Greater New York
An artist on saying no to the US Biennale pavilion, Dumbo Open Studios turns 10, and the Rijksmuseum takes on Ovid's magnum opus.
‘Petro-masculinity’ is destroying the planet. Can eco-masculinity help save it? | Andrew Boyd
It’s crucial to understanding how gender is affecting our ability to rally behind a shared ecological vision Feminist influencer Liz Plank opens her groundbreaking book For the Love of Men with a bold statement: “There is no greater threat to humankind than our current
Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, report warns
American Lung Association report comes amid Trump EPA’s expansive rollback of environmental protections Nearly half of children in the United States are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, according to a new report, as experts warned Donald Trump’s expansive rollback
Latest news bulletin | April 22nd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
White House Correspondents' dinner weekend: List of events
The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner social scene is as crowded as ever, with at least 20 parties and events scattered throughout the week and at venues across the District. Some of the newcomers to the “Nerd Prom”-related lineup include a much buzzed about event
WHCA buzz reaches fever pitch as Trump set to attend for first time as president
As President Trump gets ready to take center stage at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner for the first time, Washington insiders and event organizers say the buzz and excitement surrounding the annual event is through the roof. A topsy-turvy political
Trump’s Chaos Economy Could Trigger a Debt Crisis
Lending Tree, an online lender, reported last week that nearly half of U.S. households that used “buy now, pay later”—loans offered at online store checkouts by companies like Affirm and Klarna—had been late on their monthly payment over the past year. That’s up from the 41
Transcript: How the Media Failed the Palestinians
This is a lightly edited transcript of the April 22 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon . You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: I’m the host of Right Now on The New Republic . I’m joined today by Adam Johnson, journalist
This Earth Day, three experts share tips on how to feel hopeful about the environment
This Earth Day three environmental experts share stories about times when environmental action succeeded in saving the planet—and explain why this can be done again
The Memo: Can Trump realistically better Obama’s Iran deal?
The diplomatic roller coaster between the United States and Iran took another several lurches on Tuesday. Talks that had been expected to take place in Islamabad were pitched into new doubt. The ceasefire was extended, but so, too, was the American blockade in the Strait of
The Longreads Questionnaire, Featuring Vauhini Vara
The author of Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age and The Immortal King Rao on memorable meals and books about whales.
Sudan’s refugees endure brutal sanctuary in the desert
AL DABBAH, Sudan — The Al-Affad camp in northern Sudan is a brutal refuge for just some of the 11.6 million people fleeing the horrors of the country’s civil war, which entered its fourth year on April 15. Many of the camp’s 25,000 residents traveled about 745 miles — a month's
Republicans fear succession of government shutdowns under Trump
Senate Republicans who are scrambling to end the two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fear that Democrats will trigger an even bigger government shutdown in October and are working out strategies to avert that politically disastrous scenario. Senate
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, April 22, 2026: Waiting on the 30-year to drop below 6%
Mills-Mace feud blows up into tit-for-tat expulsion threats
A simmering feud between Reps. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) and Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has roared back up to a boil, escalating to tit-for-tat threats of expulsion as each lawmaker publicly lobs attacks on the other's character. Mace on Monday filed a resolution to expel Mills, citing
How the Media Failed the Palestinians
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . The news media’s coverage after October 7, 2003, defended and legitimized Israel’s destruction of Gaza and killing of tens of
Deadly deepfakes: A survival guide for the age of algorithmic war
Rachel Adams warns AI-generated content sabotages civilian safety in conflict zones, and calls out global inequities and the role of Western tech powerhouses.
Chief Justice John Roberts Sounds a Lot Like the Fossil Fuel Lobby
Over the weekend, the New York Times published a fairly explosive investigation into the birth of the Supreme Court’s modern shadow docket . Traditionally used for procedural decision-making, the shadow docket has, over the last several years, acted as a back door for SCOTUS to
