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How coffee might help your body fight the effects of ageing
Scientists have identified a mechanism through which coffee compounds can help the body against age-related decline.
‘I feel sorry for people who have to deal with volatile gas prices. Our heat pump protects us’
The war on Iran has unexpectedly boosted the UK’s uptake of heat pumps. But are they really worth the investment?
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From an alpine paradise to hidden creeks: Four of Europe’s national parks you can reach by train
Many protected natural landscapes have now introduced measures to manage car access.
Europe moves to break Visa and Mastercard's grip — but not everyone agrees
The digital euro could arrive by 2029 — but a bitter battle between Brussels and the banks stands in the way.
How we can use AI — and smarter cloud — to solve some of Europe's biggest climate problems
The European Union has set some of the world's most ambitious targets: reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, cutting emissions by 55% by 2030, and aiming for a 90% reduction by 2040. Achieving this will require more than incremental change: it demands a fundamental, system-wide
From Plantation Songs to Military Juntas, Purin Film Fund Backs Six Southeast Asian Projects
Six independent film projects from across Southeast Asia will share $160,000 in production and post-production support from the Purin Film Fund, the Bangkok-based nonprofit announced for its Spring 2026 session. Four projects received production grants. On the fiction side,
Africa: Cross-Pressured Voters in Africa: Patterns of Loyalty, Defection, and Abstention
[Afrobarometer] When performance evaluations conflict with partisan leanings, which way do voters turn?
Africa: Heat and Cold Alter How Animals Fight Disease. As the Climate Changes, This Knowledge May Be Vital
[The Conversation Africa] Each animal species has an optimal temperature at which it can metabolise food and its immune system can best fight off pathogens.
Meryl Streep Sides With Jimmy Kimmel as Donald Trump Calls for His Firing: ‘You’re Carrying the Banner of Freedom of the Press’
After a roar of applause, Meryl Streep took the stage of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday night alongside its embattled host, during her whirlwind promotional tour for the hotly anticipated sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” “How are you?” Streep asked, clearly referring to
China’s EV price war turns into AI arms race beyond cheaper cars
Chinese EV firms are rapidly rolling out in-car AI features to gain an edge, but as the price war drags on, those technologies are quickly becoming commoditized.
Detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi to meet legal team this weekend
Aung San Suu Kyi’s legal team planned to meet her to discuss her position and bring her some supplies.
Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder
Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
Aung San Suu Kyi: The Myanmar democracy icon detained for years
Little has been heard of Myanmar's former leader since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
Jimmy Kimmel Accuses Trump of Calling for His Firing to ‘Distract Us from the Trump-Epstein Files’
President Trump seems determined to get Jimmy Kimmel off the air. First came the pressure applied by Trump administration officials on FCC chairman (and Trump loyalist) Brendan Carr over a crack Kimmel had made on his late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” criticizing the MAGA
Iran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm says
Yara CEO warns of global auction that would leave poorest countries scrambling for supplies they can ill afford The Iran war could have “dramatic consequences”, causing food shortages and price rises in some of Africa’s poorest and most vulnerable communities, the head of the
Germany’s climate U-turn is the worst possible response to the oil shock
Prices at the pump have leapt since the start of the conflict – but clinging to fossil fuels will only prolong the pain The car is perhaps the closest thing Germany has to a national symbol. For this reason, the success of the auto industry and the happiness of motorists has
Scam alert: Fake gold that is hard to detect emerges in China
Local media reported that fraudsters had been mixing rhenium with gold to make fakes that are hard to detect.
Paramount Faces Suit From Streaming Subscribers Seeking to Block Warner Bros. Deal
A handful of streaming subscribers filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block the $110 billion merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. The plaintiffs — three current Paramount+ subscribers and two prospective subscribers — allege that they face increased prices and reduced
India’s cows offer biogas alternative to Mideast energy crunch
India has also promoted biogas as a low-cost rural energy source since the 1980s.
Iran war redraws sea routes with Africa as the pivot
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz as well as tensions in the Red Sea are reshaping trade routes, with Africa becoming a hub of global container ship traffic, according to logistics and maritime sources. Over the past two months, the blockade has also pushed shipowners to find
Fantaspoa, Latin America’s Largest Genre Film Festival, Wraps After Screening for a Record 550,00 Fans; ‘Interior’ Leads Winning Titles (EXCLUSIVE)
Fantaspoa, the Porto Alegre, Brazil-based genre film festival, brought together a record 550,000-plus attendees through in-person and online programming. The 22nd edition of the festival, which took place over 19 days and wrapped with an April 26 award ceremony, brought in more
Congressional Progressive Caucus unveils midterm agenda
The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Wednesday unveiled their new agenda ahead of the midterm elections to demonstrate a path for how the Democratic Party can tackle cost of living issues facing millions of Americans. The caucus dubbed their plan the "New Affordability
ASEAN economic ministers say Middle East war could significantly slow regional growth
The ministers reinforced a commitment to avoid unnecessary trade barriers and non-tariff measures.
Indonesia court jails ex-chief executive of tech startup eFishery for 9 years for embezzlement
Gibran Huzaifah admitted to manipulating eFishery's financial statements during an earlier interview with Bloomberg, but denied stealing any money.
Van Hollen defends Platner over controversial past: 'People should have second chances'
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who has faced criticism for past controversial online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, saying that "people should have second chances." Van Hollen addressed Platner in an
Netflix Prevails in ‘Tiger King’ Copyright Case, a Win for ‘Fair Use’ in Documentaries
Documentary filmmakers who use unlicensed video clips can breathe a little easier, after an appellate panel reversed itself Thursday in a closely watched copyright case involving Netflix’s “Tiger King” series. A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that
US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline
WASHINGTON, April 30 - A U.S.-Iran ceasefire that began in early April has \"terminated\" hostilities between the two sides for the purposes of an approaching congressional war powers deadline, a senior official of President Donald Trump's administration said on Thursday.
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen Granted Mutual Protective Orders as ‘Mormon Wives’ Star Jessi Draper Claims He Leaked Video to TMZ ‘to Embarrass Her’
A Utah judge has granted mutual protective orders to “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The former couple appeared in a Salt Lake City courtroom Thursday to discuss the protective orders that resulted from domestic
What is TrumpIRA.gov? Trump unveils plan for new retirement website
The website is set to launch by next year and will help workers find and enroll in IRAs.
Olivia Rodrigo Kills Ashley Padilla In Her SNL Promos
This weekend, Olivia Rodrigo is slated to pull a double duty on SNL to celebrate her upcoming record, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love , which is out in June. In a promo yesterday, the singer parodied The Devil Wears Prada . In tonight's, she kills SNL cast member
For War Powers Resolution purposes, US hostilities with Iran that began in February have 'terminated', official says
WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - For War Powers Resolution purposes, the United States' hostilities with Iran that started in February have "terminated", a senior Trump administration official said late on Thursday. "Both parties agreed to a 2-week ceasefire on Tuesday, April 7
S. Korean Army eyes drones as personal weapons for future troops
Under the plan, the Army aims to introduce more than 50,000 training drones by 2029.
China’s self-driving truck leaders say AI breakthroughs won’t accelerate rollout — here’s why
Rapid advances in AI for coding and chatbots doesn't change the timeline for getting self-driving vehicles on the road, industry executives in China said.
Squid’s Anton Pearson Announces Debut Album Driving Through Belgium: Hear “Tintinnabulation I”
Last year, British post-punks Squid released Cowards, which we named our Album Of The Week. Now, guitarist Anton Pearson is making his solo debut as an ambient artist. Driving Through Belgium is out in July, but the sprawling lead single “Tintinnabulation I” is here today. “I
Penang offers all-in-one durian holidays
The packages combine hotel stays, indulgent tastings and orchard visits.
Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announce 2026 Shortlisted Finalists
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards have announced the shortlist for the 2026 edition, which spans the categories of fiction, non-fiction, animation, student, and future format. The chosen filmmakers will join an exclusive program of interactive sessions and masterclasses at the
Transgender Idahoans sue over bathroom law
Six transgender Idaho residents on Thursday sued the state over a new law banning them from using sex-designated public restrooms in public buildings and private businesses, asking a federal judge to strike the law from the books. Lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union
Subnautica 2 is the latest behemoth to mess with other games' launch plans at the last minute: 'we need to dodge the Leviathan'
Outbound will release three days earlier to avoid decimation.
‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea’ Review: A Franchise Bonus Primarily for Fans
Those unfamiliar with the popular anime franchise “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” may be disappointed to learn that goopy substances are pretty much absent from the series’ second standalone movie “Tears of the Azure Sea.” For the uninitiated, the title seems to
Stephin Merritt – One Of NYTimes’ Greatest Living American Songwriters – Sings With Robin Pecknold On East Village Radio
Last month, Olivia Rodrigo covered the Magnetic Fields' "The Book Of Love" for the HELP(2) benefit compilation. Now, Stephin Merritt and Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold performed the 69 Love Songs classic on the East Village Radio show Elia Vs. The post Stephin Merritt – One Of
Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".
The Wildest Bet Is the Winning Bet
We place life’s bets by countless calculations of probability, conscious and unconscious, only to discover over and over how short they fall of the wildest reaches of the possible, which always includes but exceeds the probable. It helps to remember that we ourselves are
How to get a discounted TSA PreCheck membership, starting May 1
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is knocking down the price of a PreCheck membership during the month of May, for qualifying customers.
The One Hundred Milliseconds Between the World and You: Oliver Sacks on Perception
“If the doors of perception were cleansed,” William Blake wrote, “everything would appear to man as it is, infinite.” But we are finite creatures, in time and in space, and there is a limit to how much reality we can bear — evolution gave us consciousness so that we may sieve
China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
