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Taliban govt says Afghans in Qatar can return 'with full confidence'
The Taliban government said on Saturday that Afghans who fled to Qatar, fearing reprisals over their collaboration with US forces, may return home "with full confidence". The administration of US President Donald Trump, which has made a sweeping crackdown on immigration a
Good Boy on streaming: This subversive 2025 horror movie just landed on Hulu
Good Boy subverts expectations attached to a traditional horror experience.
Inside 18 years of ape minds, a vast record that may upend how human intelligence began
A pioneering project led by researchers from the University of Stirling and the Max Planck Institute has opened the door for new insights into the evolutionary origins of human intelligence, by compiling the largest dataset of great ape cognition available globally.
With Silent Hill 2's source code still MIA, a dedicated fan has decided to restore the game's CGI renders: 'Takayoshi' Sato's work was incredible for its time'
Konami lost the game's original code prior to releasing the HD Collection.
Prison reform doesn’t need to wait for tragedy
History does not only show us what happens when systems collapse. It shows us what happens when early warnings are ignored.
US envoys head to Pakistan as Iran throws cold water on direct talks
U.S. and Iranian officials are expected in Islamabad on Saturday for another round of Pakistani-brokered talks to end the nearly two-month conflict, but Tehran has ruled out a face-to-face meeting. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the lead Iranian negotiator, arrived in
Graft, girlfriends and government officials: Indonesia’s other corruption problem
Adultery frequently coexists with corruption.
This little-known ETF is up over 600% amid U.S.-Iran war, a better trade than oil or energy stocks
The Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (BWET) has surged more than 600% since the beginning of the year, vastly outperforming crude oil and energy stocks.
Which businesses qualify for tariff refunds, and how do you apply?
The government expects to process refunds in phases, focusing first on more recent tariff payments.
GLP-1s and endometriosis: Could there be a new treatment?
Roughly 11% of American women suffer from endometriosis.
Montenegro inches closer towards EU membership
Montenegro, which has been an EU accession candidate country since 2010, hopes to become the European Union's 28th member by 2028.
Arrest made in Mall of Louisiana shooting, one suspect still wanted
Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse said Markel Lee, 17, turned himself in Friday. He was charged with first-degree murder, five counts of attempted first-degree murder, and illegal use of a weapon.
‘Fargo’ and ‘Alien: Earth’ Creator Noah Hawley Says YouTube Is His ‘Biggest Competition’: ‘You Are Losing Eyeballs to Things That Are Free’
Noah Hawley, creator of TV series “Fargo,” “Legion” or “Alien: Earth,” remains optimistic about the industry. “It has been a process to become optimistic,” he clarified at Canneseries. “We are between the old and the new model, but there are masterpieces in every generation
Sega Game Gear at 35: Switch and Steam Deck might not exist without this flop
Sega's Game Gear handheld launched 35 years ago in North America, and it changed the history of handheld gaming
Kunchacko Boban, Lijomol Jose Thriller Title Set as ‘Unmadham,’ Release Date Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
The Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose psychological thriller from India’s T-Series and Panorama Studios has confirmed its title as “Unmadham,” a Malayalam-language word meaning “frenzy.” The producers unveiled a first look poster on Saturday for the film, and an August release
Beef's Big Matthew Kim finally opens up on childhood before k-pop
Matthew Kim aka BM is a breakout of Beef season 2 on Netflix, but his beef is mostly with Korean Call of Duty servers.
California’s wildlife bridge became a target for the right. Now it’s eyeing the finish line
Unhindered by critics who called the $114m project ‘a bridge to nowhere’, a gigantic bridge allowing animals to cross a busy freeway is close to completion Atop a gigantic wildlife bridge in California this week, butterflies filled the air. A red-tailed hawk sailed above as a
Helldivers 2 is getting a mech-themed Warbond that adds two new exosuits—one of which carries a shield and a flak cannon
Exo Experts arrives on April 28.
Zelenskyy says he is ready to meet Putin in Azerbaijan
In a significant first visit to the South Caucasus since the start of Russia’s all-out war, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a statement next to President Ilham Aliyev he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin in Azerbaijan after the US-led diplomatic talks have stalled
In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role
By Andrew Chung April 25 (Reuters) - Among President Donald Trump's main arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court defending his moves to rescind humanitarian protections that shield hundreds of thousands of immigrants from deportation, one stands out: Courts cannot review his
Filipino pageant contestant struts in ‘non-pageant body’, sparking debate over male beauty
His pageant walk sparked praise, mockery and a debate over male body standards.
Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north of the country in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.
Can electric air taxis carry passengers? Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 just cleared a key test
A British start-up recently pulled off a key maneuver for electric vertical flight—but certification, infrastructure and demand will decide whether air taxis fill our skies
Three Central Asian countries jointly building 2,000 MW hydropower plant
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW.
Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine
The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.
5 sci-fi books like Pragmata for fans to read next
If you're a fan of Lunar adventures and AI companions, there are plenty of books for you
Latest news bulletin | April 25th, 2026 – Midday
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.
Venice, Here We Come
A guide to the 2026 Venice Biennale, Joan Semmel still killing it at 93, Hungary's post-Orbán art world, and much more.
Why Iran’s grip on the Hormuz Strait will be hard to break
A giant banner hangs on the side of a building in Tehran’s central Enqelab Square declaring, “The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed; the entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground.” It’s a blaring reminder of Iran’s key point of leverage in its war against the United States
Trump turns over new leaf in GOP drug policy with marijuana, psychedelics orders
The Trump administration's moves on marijuana and psychedelics signal the start of a new era in Republican drug policy. The orders to fast-track reviews of psychedelic drugs and reschedule medical marijuana are a far cry from the party of “just say no” and former Republican
Trump and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Deserve Each Other
Make ready the orchestra of tiny violins, everyone! This weekend, Washington, D.C.’s greatest collection of reprobates and dweebs will gather at the Washington Hilton for the annual tribute to meretriciousness that is the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Alas, there is bad
Pakistan's rapid turn from pariah to linchpin in Iran peace talks
Pakistan has emerged as a key player in the U.S.-Iran peace talks, marking a remarkable turn of fortunes for its top general, who during President Trump's second term has transformed from a global pariah to a diplomatic heavyweight. Trump on Tuesday announced an extension of
Mollusk shells could pave the way to greener materials
Nacre-inspired ceramics could be the basis for the next generation of energy-efficient technology
Rare Pablo Neruda book on Spanish Civil War to go on display in Chile for first time
A rare copy of Pablo Neruda’s “Spain in the Heart”, written during the Spanish Civil War and possibly printed on cotton made from military uniforms, is set to go on public display in Chile for the first time.
Japan’s new care workers: Bodybuilders, wrestlers and MMA fighters
Men have long been scarce in the caregiving industry.
West Bank and part of Gaza vote in first municipal elections since war
Municipal elections in the West Bank and central Gaza mark the first vote since the Gaza war, with Fatah-linked lists dominant and Hamas absent from the race.
Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi meets with Pakistan officials but rules out direct talks with US
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Pakistan on Saturday ahead of a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran. Tehran, however, has ruled out direct talks.
Breathwork
[Off topic, but I hope it might be useful] Mindfulness can improve your life. So can stillness and spiritual grounding. This is not a post about that. Breathing is an architectural challenge and a chemical necessity. We breathe about 20 pounds of air a day (and if you’ve ever
Iran rules out direct talks with U.S. as Trump envoys to travel to Pakistan
A Pakistani source said Iran's foreign minister conveyed Tehran's negotiating demands and reservations • The White House said U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to depart for Pakistan for talks with Iran on Saturday, as Tehran said it has no plans to engage in
