‘Mezcal is a way of life’ for Mexican communities – but its popularity is costing the earth

Mezcal production in Mexico has gone from about 1 million litres in 2010 to more than 11 million in 2024.

Iconic hotels made famous by film and TV shows

From obvious scene stealers in The White Lotus to the unexpected gem in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, these properties are well worth checking into for cinephiles.

South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US

SEOUL, April 13 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk agreed on Monday to upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with the leaders placing defence cooperation at the centre of the relationship.

Philippines says Chinese boats’ use of cyanide threatens outpost in disputed waters

China is trying to “sabotage” a remote base at Second Thomas Shoal, Manila claims.

China Box Office: ‘It’s OK’ Claims Top Spot on Slow Weekend

The local drama “It’s OK” ascended to the number one position at the China box office during the April 10–12 weekend, earning RMB31.0 million ($4.6 million) in its second full weekend, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Produced by China Film and directed by Yang Lina, the

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

Pedro Sanchez also called China's trade imbalance with the European Union "unsustainable" and called on Beijing to open its market to European imports.

High diesel prices will impact roadworks nationwide, says Malaysian lawmaker

He estimated that over a third of the 855 ongoing projects under his ministry would face delays.

Peruvian presidential election results delayed as tens of thousands get one-day voting extension

Peruvian voters will not have to wait at least one additional day to learn the results of the country’s presidential elections due to an issue authorities said was logistical, which left thousands of people unable to vote on Sunday.

Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, most since 1989: NGOs

Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest number since 1989, two NGOs said Monday, warning it risked using capital punishment even more extensively after protests in January and the war against Israel and the US. The number of executions

Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time

Her appointment comes as Australia’s military seeks to boost the number of female officers in its ranks.

2 Indonesian women face jail for stepping on Quran

The two women were nabbed by police in Banten province and risk five years in prison if found guilty under Indonesia's blasphemy law.

Clipse’s Thoughtful Hip-Hop Hit Hard at Coachella, With an Assist From Travis Barker

The duo continued their triumphant return to form at the festival on Sunday

Goldman Sachs is set to report first-quarter earnings — here's what Wall Street expects

Trading desks across Wall Street have been busy at the start of the year as institutional investors set new positions against the churn of AI-led disruption.

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament.

Of gray whales that enter San Francisco Bay, nearly 18% die there, scientists find

Gray whales migrate from Arctic waters full of food to the lagoons of Baja Mexico—but as the climate crisis gathers pace, they have been sighted foraging in unexpected places. Recently, some have begun to explore the dangerously busy waters of San Francisco Bay. Scientists at

For gray whales, San Francisco Bay is becoming a deadly pit stop

Climate change could be forcing gray whales to seek food in San Francisco Bay, where vessel strikes may be driving rising deaths.

‘Beast’ Director Tyler Atkins on Crafting an MMA Drama About Identity, Family and Survival

The Australian filmmaker discusses blending cage-fight brutality with a working-class family drama, collaborating with Russell Crowe and exploring what he calls “divine masculinity.”

Make Skyrim's weather feel more impactful with this particle mod

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Check out the internet's best gaming videos from March—including one of the coolest custom gaming rigs we've ever seen

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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

The Spanish leader is making his fourth visit to China in four years.

Costco travel perks that could save you hundreds on your next trip

Costco is introducing bundled hotel pricing, waived rental car fees and digital gift cards to use in-store after your trip.

Why the world’s biggest truck makers are ditching batteries for heavy-duty hauling

Toyota Motor Corporation, Daimler Truck and Volvo Group are teaming up on hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty trucks.

Oil prices surge above $100 as US Navy to blockade Iran’s ports after peace talks fail

Oil futures were at over $100 per barrel in the wake of President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. military would start blockading ships looking to enter the Strait of Hormuz. Prices of U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude hovered just above $104 per barrel late

‘The Pitt’ Star Noah Wyle and Creator Explain Supriya Ganesh Exit After Season 2: ‘We’re Going to Miss Her’

“The Pitt” star Noah Wyle and creator R. Scott Gemmill are explaining the surprise exit of Supriya Ganesh, who plays senior resident Dr. Samira Mohan on the series, after Season 2 “It’s an inevitability that’s going to happen every season with this show because as writers we’re

Japanese PM revives push for constitutional reform talks as Hormuz risk looms

Sanae Takaichi did not specify which clause of the Constitution she wanted to see revised.

Trump targets Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks collapse, as Netanyahu waits on the sidelines

Vance could never have struck a deal on what Iran and the U.S. have been unable to resolve for years. As the president sways between declaring victory and restarting the war, Netanyahu tries to ramp up Israel's public opinion for another round of fighting

‘The Comeback’ Star Dan Bucatinsky on Why the Show Doesn’t Take Sides on AI and the Realities of Shrinking TV Budgets: ‘We’re Not “Euphoria”’

SPOILER ALERT: This story includes details about Episode 4 of “The Comeback” Season 3, now available on HBO Max. Billy Stanton, Valerie Cherish’s longtime publicist-turned-manager-turned-producing partner on “The Comeback,” is more than ready for his closeup. In Episode 4,

US military says 5 killed in Eastern Pacific boat strikes

The U.S. military said Sunday that five people were killed in boat strikes in the Eastern Pacific, stating that “intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the” region. “On April 11, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen.

Taiwan’s Lai to visit Eswatini, its last diplomatic ally in Africa

This will be Mr Lai’s first trip outside of Taiwan since November 2024.

Taiwan president to visit Eswatini, last diplomatic ally in Africa

TAIPEI, April 13 - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Eswatini next week, his office said on Monday, the island's last remaining diplomatic ally in Africa.

US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal

By Bo Erickson and Hatem Maher WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran

Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, senior official says

TAIPEI, April 13 - Taiwan's government should lead engagement with China on a series of new steps Beijing has proposed loosening controls on trade and tourism, rather than relying on private party-to-party contacts, a senior Taiwanese security official said on Monday.

Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, says senior official

TAIPEI, April 13 - Taiwan's government should lead engagement with China on a series of new steps Beijing has proposed loosening controls on trade and tourism, rather than relying on private party-to-party contacts, a senior Taiwanese security official said on Monday.

Malaysia detains two tankers suspected of illegally transferring diesel

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 - Malaysia's Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said it has detained two tankers for allegedly conducting an illegal ship-to-ship transfer of about 700,00 litres of diesel off the island of Penang over the weekend.

US, Australia, Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea this year

Shinee's Taemin, Katseye, Bini: Asian and Asian-adjacent music acts shine at Coachella 2026

This year's Coachella music festival, happening from Apr 11 to 13 and 18 to 20 (Singapore time), features a slew of Asian artistes and acts with Asian heritage taking to the stage.

US, Australia and the Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea in 2026

The drills came ahead of the April 20 opening of the annual large-scale war games called Balikatan.

French court to rule on Lafarge funding of Syria jihadists

A Paris court will deliver its verdict on Monday in the case of cement conglomerate Lafarge, accused of paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists protection money to maintain its business in war-torn Syria. The ruling follows a 2022 case in the United States in which

‘Titaníque’ Broadway Review: Cult Musical Docks Uptown With Its Campy Outrageousness Intact

Oh, Mary, what has Broadway become? You might think playful outrageousness is now the norm with this month’s wave of musical openings that take audiences into the extreme realms of parody, play and interactivity. The opening of the cult hit “Titaníque”— the musical spoof of the

‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere Ends With Tribute to Angus Cloud, Eric Dane and EP Kevin Turen

The Season 3 premiere of “Euphoria” paid tribute to three key members of the show who died after Season 2. The new episode ends on a black screen reads “In Memoriam” and takes a moment for each of the three names: actors Eric Dane and Angus Cloud, as well as executive producer

‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Kicks Off With Rue Transporting Drugs in Her Intestines, Cassie on OnlyFans and a Wild Stripper Party

SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from the Season 3 premiere of “Euphoria,” now streaming on HBO Max. Though it’s been four years since we last got a new episode of “Euphoria,” and five years have passed in the world of the HBO show, Season 3 begins

How ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Keeps Fezco Alive After Angus Cloud’s Death

First-time actor Angus Cloud was an immediate standout when “Euphoria” premiered on HBO in 2019, and built that momentum even further in Season 2. His character, drug dealer Fezco, ends up in a climactic shootout when his home is raided by a SWAT team, creating one of the

Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam

Péter Magyar's historic win offers peace for a country exhausted by the tensions of Viktor Orbán's rule, Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.

Anyma to Perform Surprise Set With Marlon Hoffstadt at Coachella After Canceled Performance on Friday

Anyma is set to perform a back-to-back set with Berlin-based DJ and producer Marlon Hoffstadt at Coachella’s Do Lab on Sunday night, kicking off at 10:45 p.m. PT. The news comes after his Friday night set was scrapped due to severe weather conditions. The Do Lab posted the

Suspected gas explosion in South Korea injures 15

Explosion at the three-story commercial building believed to have been caused by a gas leak.

Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'weak' on crime and 'terrible'

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump/ issued a scathing attack on Pope Leo late on Sunday, calling him "weak" on crime and "terrible" for foreign policy after the religious leader criticized

Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, April 13 (Reuters) - Oil tankers are steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a U.S. blockade later on Monday following failed peace talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend, shipping data showed. President Donald Trump