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Lost in translation: Aussie school staircase’s Tagalog slip sparks online snickers
The staircase was meant to be a well-meaning diversity display, but it went a step too far.
Meet ACE: The AI robot can beat human table tennis pros
A new robot developed by Sony can now take on top table tennis players, highlighting how quickly artificial intelligence is advancing into complex human skills.
‘Abandoned fish farms everywhere’: Greek island grapples with debris polluting the Ionian Sea
The Greek island of Ithaca is still facing pollution years after fish farms were abandoned.
Third cancer patient dies in Spanish hospital after medication error
The case, which affected five patients in total, is being investigated by the judiciary as a possible crime of medical negligence.
Watch: Why the fuel crisis might ground your summer vacation flights?
If you are planning a holiday this year, you might want to check your bank balance and your flight status before you pack. Europeans are entering what is shaping up to be a "Surcharge Summer". What causes this turbulence?
Ex-Samsung manager handed 6 year jail sentence in S. Korea over China leak
Chinese chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies has come under renewed scrutiny after the ruling.
BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced
A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves post amid Iran war in latest Pentagon shake-up
The Pentagon shakeup continued as US Navy Secretary John Phelan suddenly departed during the Iran war, with Trump-backed combat veteran Hung Cao taking over temporarily.
Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on Malacca Strait as world’s largest ‘choke point’
Malacca Strait is reportedly the largest “oil transit choke point” in the world, surpassing Hormuz.
US and Iran could find common cause in shredding UNCLOS
For the past 46 years, Washington treated the Strait of Hormuz as a defensive line to be shored up in the service of unimpeded global commerce. But US President Donald Trump has frequently wavered on that orthodox position, shaming European and regional allies for not doing
These charts show how Iran's economy is in freefall
Tehran's hardline rhetoric belies a brutal reality facing the regime and Iranian citizens: its economy, vulnerable even before the war, is now in tatters.
Adapt or lose: Ukraine's drone war is exposing Europe's weakness
Europe risks falling behind in modern warfare unless it learns from Ukraine's rapid, drone-driven innovation model, argues Dr Robert Brüll, founder and CEO of German company FibreCoat, in an opinion piece for Euronews.
Former Philippine President Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges
The pre-trial judges concluded there were "substantial grounds to believe that Duterte is responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder", the International Criminal Court said.
Ira Sachs’ ‘The Man I Love,’ Starring Rami Malek, Secures French Distribution Ahead of Cannes Competition Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Ira Sachs’ latest drama “The Man I Love,” starring Oscar winner Rami Malek and Tom Sturridge, has secured French distribution ahead of its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Alexandre Mallet-Guy’s company Memento will release the film in France. Set in
High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
The art of translation: Discussing the art form with International Booker Prize judge Sophie Hughes
This World Book Day, we discuss the oft-overlooked art of literary translation and the future of the practice with translator and 2026 International Booker Prize judge Sophie Hughes.
Hong Kong fire victim returns to search for memories of his dog
He said he was only able to retrieve around 10 per cent of his belongings in the three-hour window.
China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islands
Beijing is looking to boost maritime power, secure resources and bolster its territorial claims.
ICC confirms trial against former Philippine president Duterte
In the past, the ICC has taken up to a year between the confirmation of charges and the start of a trial.
Military officer arrested over fatal crash in Malaysia, suspected of drink driving
A 22-year-old Bangladeshi passenger died in the accident from head injuries.
Israel, Lebanon to meet in Washington on Thursday for second round of direct talks
With the Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire set to expire in three days, Israeli and Lebanese representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington for a second round of direct talks. Extending the truce is expected to be central to negotiations
Winning Hungary's election hasn't stopped false claims about Péter Magyar
Misleading posts misrepresent the Hungarian prime minister-elect by using old clips out of context.
Consumers outnumber producers
New technology often upends the careers of experienced professionals. When the Mac offered typesetting to the masses, typographers were incensed. They had grown up with lead or photo composition, they understood why it was called a ‘case’ and they knew how to kern. The
‘Money Heist’ Producer Atresmedia Releases First-Look Images of Big New Primetime Play ‘Ágata and Lola’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Top Spanish free-to-air channel Antena 3, part of commercial broadcaster Atresmedia, behind “Money Heist,” “Veneno,” “Locked Up,” “Velvet,” “Alba” and “Ángela,” has unveiled first-look images of “Ágata and Lola,” its big new prime-time series. The series is produced by
Lebanon to seek ceasefire extension in US-hosted talks with Israel
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. will host a second meeting between Lebanese and Israeli envoys on Thursday, with Beirut seeking the extension of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, a day after Israeli strikes killed at least five people including a
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Iran gets first Hormuz toll - A senior Iranian parliament official said on Thursday that Tehran has received the first revenue from tolls it imposed on the strategic Strait of Hormuz in its war with the United States and Israel.
What Happens When a Globalized World Collapses: Archaeologist Eric Cline Explains How Bronze Age Civilizations Adapted, Survived or Vanished
We live, as we’re often told, in the era of globalization. In fact, we’ve been told it so often over the past few decades that it now hardly seems like an observation worth making. But however thoroughly our era is defined by connections between far-flung nations, societies,
Bonobos enjoy pretend tea parties and chimps think rationally: why apes are more like us than we ever thought
A series of stunning findings about great apes’ mental capabilities in recent years has transformed how we see our closest relatives Clear plastic cups and pitchers adorned the wooden table in Des Moines, Iowa. Invisible juice was poured and presented to Kanzi, who
In Eastern Africa, the cradle of humankind is tearing apart
Eastern Africa's Turkana Rift is both a hotbed for fossil discoveries of our earliest ancestors and a literal hotbed of volcanic activity caused by shifting tectonic plates. Now researchers have found that Earth's underlying crust in the region has been significantly thinned,
Trump Rages over Epic Self-Own in Virginia—and Reveals Deeper Weakness
After Democrats narrowly passed a mid-decade redistricting in Virginia, Donald Trump erupted in fury on Truth Social. He slammed the result as rigged (of course), lied about the voting in it, and most important, openly called on the courts to step nullify it. But some
SXSW Horror ‘American Dollhouse’ Lands at Blue Finch Films for Sales Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Blue Finch Films has taken on worldwide sales rights to “American Dollhouse,” John Valley’s horror feature that world-premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival, and will introduce the title to buyers at the Cannes Film Market. The U.K.-based sales and distribution outfit is
A volcanic mystery reveals that rising magma has a stealth mode
In 2022 a swarm of earthquakes in the Azores suggested that an eruption was imminent, but none happened. Now we know why, and it means magma can be sneakier than we knew
Swedish Powerhouse SVT Unveils 2026-27 Lineup, Betting on ‘Series that Travel’ Such as ‘Summer of 1985,’ ‘The Cold Song’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Swedish pubcaster SVT which nabbed two prizes at March’s Series Mania – best actor to Amanda Jansson for “My Brother” and the Spectateurs Séries Mania label to “Burden of Justice” – is rising high on a domestic ratings spike and festival nod bonanza. “We’ve had a fantastic 2025
Sulfur squeeze: Gulf chaos is coming for Asia’s food prices
Fertilizer input stress is beginning to rebuild upstream as shipping disruptions continue to constrain flows through critical energy and chemical corridors. Recent developments across Middle Eastern routes, namely the blockades at the Strait of Hormuz, combined with tightening
Toddler in Malaysia tests positive for drugs after accidentally consuming laced sweets
The child tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol, a main psychoactive compound found in cannabis.
India's state elections test Modi alliance as Tamil Nadu, West Bengal voting begins
The contests are closely watched as a gauge of public sentiment towards the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Two passenger trains collide in Denmark, leaving 17 injured
Two trains crashed head-on near Copenhagen on Thursday morning, injuring 17, with some in critical condition. All passengers have been evacuated from the trains.
Japan PM Takaichi tells fellow politician she needs ‘more sleep’
She said her waking hours are spent on work and housework.
GOP senators hope for a quick Cabinet shakeup
Approving replacements for Donald Trump’s embattled deputies could get complicated, lawmakers are warning.
France and UK renew landmark pact to curb English Channel crossings
The aim of the agreement is to prevent illegal crossings of the English Channel. The two countries' interior ministers are due to meet near the northwestern French city of Dunkirk on Thursday.
Trump attacks against NATO allies 'painful', says former NATO chief
Former NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen says the hostility US President Trump holds for NATO allies is 'painful' to see. He says Europe needs to move fast to become independent from US security architecture, and, where possible, make a preference for European
Explainer-Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait
BANGKOK, April 23 (Reuters) - The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced policymakers in Asia to face questions over the security of other maritime chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca, which is the world's busiest waterway for international trade. WHAT IS THE
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.