Strikes hit Sloviansk and Sumy as Russia pounds Ukrainian cities
Russia strikes Sloviansk with a FAB-1500 bomb, wrecking civilian buildings, while repeated drone attacks ignite major fires in Sumy’s industrial zone.
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What can China’s next generation of robots do?
At Hong Kong’s InnoEx fair, Chinese firms showcased humanoid robots that box, guide tours, dance on stage and promise emotional support and learning.
Meet Olzhas Suleimenov, the voice behind the end of nuclear testing
Olzhas Suleimenov, a Soviet and Kazakh writer and public figure, has left a lasting legacy at the intersection of literature and activism. Rising to global prominence as the leader of the Nevada-Semipalatinsk movement, he played a key role in the closure of the world’s first
Mass Effect’s Shepard shares her favorite lines from the series
Jennifer Hale chatted with Polygon about her time as Mass Effect's Commander Shepard and revealed her 5 favorite Shepard lines.
How Karabakh’s musical heritage is being preserved
Karabakh’s music traditions combine performance, storytelling and improvisation, preserving cultural heritage across generations.
‘They’re Gonna Make Me Cry’: I Competed at a Speed Puzzling Championship
"You might think of puzzling as leisurely, but it’s now a sport. I entered a national competition and discovered a passionate community."
Spotify and NIVA Partner to Support Independent Music Venues
Spotify and the National Independent Venue Association have announced a year-long partnership intended to strengthen independent live music in the U.S. As the live-music business has expanded and consolidated, independent venues have found themselves facing daunting odds
Four killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
There has been no official confirmation of who has been killed or what has happened to the attacker.
Norway’s crude oil exports up 68% in March due to Iran war
Norway’s oil exports jumped significantly in March, pushing revenues to multi-year highs as disruptions from the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drove up prices.
Paramount CEO David Ellison Can’t Attend Senate Hearing on Warner Bros. Merger Because of Death in the Family, Company Says
Sen. Cory Booker, Democrat of New Jersey, is holding a “spotlight hearing” Wednesday in Washington about Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. David Ellison, Paramount’s chairman and CEO, will not be able to attend the hearing
‘Saiyaara’ Team of Mohit Suri, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Reunite for New Yash Raj Films Romance
The creative team behind “Saiyaara” – director Mohit Suri, Yash Raj Films CEO Akshaye Widhani, and stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda – is reassembling for a new untitled romantic film targeting a 2027 worldwide theatrical release. Production is expected to begin later this
New technique maps cancer drug uptake inside living cells
A new analytical method could improve how cancer treatments are designed—by allowing scientists to track, for the first time, exactly where inside a living cell a drug accumulates. Researchers from the University of Surrey and King's College London developed the method, which
Multitasking quantum sensors can measure several properties at once
A special class of sensors leverages quantum properties to measure tiny signals at levels that would be impossible using classical sensors alone. Such quantum sensors are currently being used to study the inner workings of cells and the outer depths of our universe.
Trump threatens to fire Fed’s Jerome Powell if he does not step down
President Trump threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down – adding that he has no intention of ending the government’s criminal investigation into him.
Trump says Iran war 'very close to over' as truce talks advance
A second round of talks between Washington and Tehran could take place within days, according to Trump. Meanwhile, Israel continues to press ahead with its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Four dead after Turkey's second school shooting in two days
ANKARA, April 15 (Reuters) - A student shot at least four people dead including fellow pupils and wounded at least 20 others at a middle school in southeastern Turkey on Wednesday, the local governor said, marking the country's second school attack in two days. Three students
Dubai's landmark Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18-month refurb amid tourism decline
By Mireia Merino April 15 (Reuters) - Luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai will shut during a major 18-month renovation, a staff member confirmed on Wednesday, its first since opening in 1999 and at a time when tourism in the region has slowed due to the U.S.-Israeli war with
Four dead and 20 injured in second school shooting in Turkey this week, governor says
It comes a day after an ex-student opened fire at his former high school in Siverek in southern Şanlıurfa province, wounding 16 people including students before killing himself in a showdown with police.
Can Hungary's new government fix an economy in crisis?
Investors are optimistic about the new government's expected economic policies, but an energy crisis and a scramble for EU funds could slow its immediate success.
‘Looksmaxxing’ Influencer Clavicular Recovering After Being Hospitalized for Suspected Overdose: ‘Just Got Home. That Was Brutal’
Braden Peters, better known as “looskmaxxing” streamer Clavicular, was reportedly hospitalized in Miami on Tuesday night. He is believed to have suffered an overdose while livestreaming. Miami Fire told CBS News they had responded to reports of a 20-year-old man with a possible
Gaza aid flotilla sets sail from Barcelona
A flotilla of some 40 boats set sail for Gaza from Barcelona on Wednesday in a fresh bid to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to the devastated territory, organisers said. The Global Sumud Flotilla had initially been set to depart from the Mediterranean port on Sunday
Two cities, 100 days: Socialism delivers disappointment once again
When one political philosophy dominates without opposition, businesses depart, those with options leave and those without options absorb the consequences.
Mexico refuses to designate Iran’s proxies as terrorist groups
Mexico is a great country but a complicated partner.
Travelling to Japan in 2026? Here are the new taxes and price hikes you need to know about
Some of the increased fees apply to all travellers, but some can be avoided depending on when you visit and where you stay.
Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own
Though most Fed chairs in the past have left after being replaced, Powell has demurred on what he plans to do.
Video shows Oklahoma principal tackle Columbine-inspired gunman: affidavit
Documents say the gunman admitted he “wanted to conduct his own school shooting like the Columbine shooters did.”
MediaTek is 'cautiously optimistic' that discrete memory pricing will look less gloomy during 2026
The memory supply crisis will likely get worse before it gets better, though.
US eases sanctions on state-run Venezuelan banks
The move will make it easier for the banks to conduct transactions in dollars.
‘Paranormal Activity’ Producer Steven Schneider Boards SXSW Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Imposters’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Steven Schneider has come aboard “Imposters,” Caleb Phillips’ science-fiction thriller that drew notice at SXSW Austin last month, as executive producer under his indie genre label Spooky Pictures. Schneider co-founded Spooky Pictures in 2020 with Roy Lee, with credits
PS5 Console Sales Doubled Ahead Of Sony’s Massive Price Hikes
People rushed in trying to avoid the $100 spike in PlayStation 5 prices
