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Mother 3’s anti-capitalist message still resonates two decades later
Nintendo's 2006 RPG has inspired countless memes and petitions, but has never gotten an official English translation
RFI Investigation: Ukrainian military in Libya and the strike on the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz
French journalists report the presence of more than 200 Ukrainian military specialists in Libya and their alleged involvement in the attack on the Arctic Metagaz vessel using a maritime drone.
NASA's water-hunting tool will help scout moon's South Pole
NASA is joining international partners to hunt for ice on the moon in support of future human exploration. The agency is providing a water-detecting instrument, the Neutron Spectrometer System (NSS), to the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission led by JAXA (Japan Aerospace
The US should shape the global climate adaptation market
When the U.S. signals that something matters, capital tends to follow.
United Airlines cancels flights to Israel until September over Iran war
The carrier joins the American airline Delta and the Canadian carrier Air Canada, which are scheduled to return to Israel in early September
"We are one people": Artemis 2 sends message of unity on the road to the Moon
The Artemis 2 crew sent the first photographs of Earth taken from the Orion capsule on its historic journey to the Moon, accompanied by a message of unity at a moment of global turmoil. They are the first images captured by astronauts on a lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1972.
Leak reveals Russian campaign to discredit Milei through Argentine media outlets
A spy group linked to Russian foreign intelligence funded the publication of more than 250 articles across at least 23 Argentine digital media outlets between June and October 2024, aiming to discredit Javier Milei's government, according to an investigation based on leaked
Mercosur, climate and immigration: the hoaxes targeting rural Europe
The European Commission and fact-checking experts have identified a growing wave of disinformation targeting rural areas and the agri-food sector across the continent, with campaigns exploiting the controversy surrounding the EU-Mercosur trade deal, climate skepticism and
Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from 'major' country
"This shows that Taiwan has in fact earned considerable goodwill internationally through the long-term trust it has built over the years," said Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin.
Artemis astronauts more than halfway to Moon, putting Earth in rearview
The Artemis 2 astronauts have passed the halfway point between Earth and the moon on Saturday as they sped toward a planned lunar flyby, with NASA releasing initial images of Earth taken from inside the Orion spacecraft.
Canadian astronaut describes 'phenomenal' Artemis journey
Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen felt like he was "falling out of the sky" as his spacecraft followed its complex flight path to the moon, the Canadian said in a Saturday video call.
What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran
US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.
25 classic Sesame Street skits that parents and kids will botn enjoy
250 classic Sesame Street episodes will be streaming for free on Tubi. So let's celebrate with 25 great moments from the show.
Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
The Artemis II astronauts have captured our blue planet's brilliant beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.
Orcas never seen before in Seattle delight whale watchers with a visit
When tourists travel to Seattle, it's common to take in the Space Needle and the downtown skyline from Puget Sound.
Five EU ministers call for new windfall tax on energy profits amid price surge
Economy and finance ministers from Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal and Austria are asking the EU for a tax on energy surplus profits to curb price increases.
Zelenskiy arrives in Istanbul for talks with Erdogan
KYIV, April 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has arrived in Istanbul for talks with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, Zelenskiy's spokesman said on Saturday. The spokesman also told reporters that Zelenskiy would meet Patriarch Bartholomew, the most senior
Trump weighs broader cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows
By Nandita Bose, Jana Winter, Gram Slattery and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a broader cabinet shake-up in the wake of Attorney General Pam Bondi's removal this week, as he grows increasingly frustrated with the
Explosion hits pro-Israel centre in the Netherlands
A blast hit a pro-Israeli centre in the Netherlands causing minimal damage and no injuries, police said Saturday, as the targeted group pointed to a spate of similar incidents across Europe. A police spokeswoman told AFP no one was inside the site run by Christians for Israel,
Smash, grab and go: What happens to stolen artworks after a successful heist?
Once you successfully steal artworks, what comes next? With stricter regulations around the buying and selling of art, looted pieces often embark on complicated and mysterious journeys.
Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.
European drivers choke on rising diesel prices
The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market. The Easter holiday weekend across Europe is
Latest news bulletin | April 4th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Salvador Dalí’s Sublime Faith
Inside The Met's new Raphael show, a curator's lessons on community work, shows to see in New York and LA, and a riotous April Fools' edition.
World leaders bypass Trump to tackle Strait of Hormuz crisis
Countries heavily reliant on the energy exports from the Strait of Hormuz are troubleshooting plans to reopen the critical maritime trade route amid the chaos and uncertainty around the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. The United Kingdom convened 41 countries on Thursday to
Trump floats letting states handle day care. Advocates call it a lead balloon
President Trump's suggestion this week that the federal government should step away from day care and leave the matter to the states landed with a thud among advocates. Trump during an Easter lunch at the White House said states should fully take over the responsibility of
Democrats Need New Stories
Democratic governors’ affordability politics is trashing “what remains of U.S. climate policy,” Politico reports this week. The piece points to New York Governor Kathy Hochul trying to delay legally binding emissions targets; Maryland Governor Wes Moore “backing legislation
Bondi, Noem ousters raise questions about future Cabinet shake-ups
President Trump’s move to oust Attorney General Pam Bondi from her post just weeks after replacing former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is raising questions about whether more staff shakeups are on the horizon. Unlike his first administration, Trump’s second stint in
U.S. races to find missing airman as Iranian TV broadcasts reward for capture
Iranian state media said “many people” are searching for the missing crew member after an F-15 fighter jet and an A-10 attack plane were lost to hostile fire.
Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from ‘major’ country
A new contract with the US will see 1.2 million tonnes of LNG supplied annually.
Iraq closes Shalamcheh crossing with Iran after airstrikes kill Iraqi
April 4 (Reuters) - Iraq closed its southern Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran after airstrikes on the Iranian side killed an Iraqi citizen, security sources told Reuters on Saturday. The sources gave no further details on the incident. (Reporting by Ahmed Rasheed;Editing by
Middle East tensions drives global food prices higher for second month
The UN reported a second monthly rise in global food prices as the Middle East conflict drives up energy and fertilizer costs, threatening future harvests and yields despite currently stable market supplies.
Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".
Chiang Mai chokes under severe haze as pollution levels in Northern Thailand soar
Pon Doikam, a coconut seller in Chiang Mai, told AFP the haze is so severe it leaves her nose burning and bloodied. Across northern Thailand, even longtime residents say the pollution is exceptionally bad, with dangerous levels of fine particles linked to serious disease.
Pope Leo XIV carries cross through all 14 stations at Rome’s Colosseum
Italy witnessed a rare and highly symbolic Good Friday ceremony on 3 April as Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum, the first time in decades that a pope has performed the full rite in person.
Where do bad choices come from?
We all make them from time to time. You might not know what you need to know. This is where experience is created. You might have an identity that pushes you to make those choices. If you’re determined to act like the person you have assumed you are, the choices come with the
AI is rewiring the world’s most prolific film industry
The number of moviegoers fell to 832 million in 2025 from 1.03 billion in 2019.
Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence ‘exposing’ U.S. forces
Private Chinese technology companies — some with ties to the military — are marketing detailed intelligence on movements of U.S. forces in Iran, even as Beijing seeks to keep its distance.
Epstein victims demand meeting with King Charles in Washington
A state visit intended to mark 250 years of U.S. independence could become a test of the British monarchy’s willingness to confront one of its most difficult controversies.
New North Sea drilling would barely reduce UK gas imports at all, data shows
Exclusive: research finds Jackdaw field would provide only about 2% of current demand, and Rosebank only 1% Opening major new fields in the North Sea would make almost no difference to the UK’s reliance on gas imports , research has shown. The Jackdaw field, one of the largest
