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Microdrama Platform ReelShort Teams With Thailand’s AIS in First Southeast Asia Telco Deal
Microdrama platform ReelShort has entered Southeast Asia through a partnership with Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand’s leading 5G network provider, tapping the country as a strategic base for broader expansion across the region. The co-branded 5G ReelShort add-on package –
UK's Starmer heads to the Gulf to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz
LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday to hold talks with partners to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open permanently after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, his office said. "I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached
Anwar welcomes Iran 10-point plan, but warns against ‘deception and double-dealing’
Putrajaya says only diplomacy can preserve a fragile regional calm.
The EU backs its defence innovators with €115 million under AGILE
The European Commission has proposed a €115 million pilot fund to fast-track defence technology from European start-ups, cutting the time from application to grant to just four months. Watch the video.
Meet the Web Intelligence Hub – using AI to get web data
In the latest episode of Eurostat’s Stats in a Wrap podcast, we introduce the Web Intelligence Hub. This is a project dedicated to building a statistical infrastructure that helps use web content appropriately to produce official statistics. Our host Jonathan Elliott is joined
‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Says There Are ‘No Plans’ for Season 4
The writer and producer also reflected on the deaths of cast members Angus Cloud and Eric Dane from the red carpet of the Season 3 premiere
UK's Starmer heads to the Gulf to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening
LONDON, April 8 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday to hold talks with regional leaders to try to ensure the Strait of Hormuz opens permanently after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, his office said.
India orders major airports to cut some charges by 25%, in relief to airlines
Airport and air navigation service charges were the third largest expense category for airlines globally.
Africa: Africa CDC Appoints Osinbajo As Senior Strategic Adviser
[Premium Times] Ms Edwin explained that the appointment aligned with the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda aimed at strengthening Africa's voice in global health, boosting domestic financing and expanding local production of health commodities.
Vietnam’s To Lam bets big on building blitz
The building bonanza is likely to boost GDP, analysts say, but some caution that it comes with risks.
British teen dies after road trip accident in Vietnam; parents donate her organs to help save others
The accident occurred on the Ha Giang Loop, a winding route popular among young tourists.
Citizenship granted to almost 1.2 million people in 2024
In 2024, nearly 1.2 million people acquired the citizenship of the EU country where they lived, an increase of 11.6% (+122 700 people) compared with 2023. The number of citizenships granted jumped by 54.5% compared with 2014, when a total of 762 100 were attributed. The
Europe Today: Trump backs down on Iran again as Hormuz set to reopen after temporary deal
Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Seizure of 2,000 ants at Nairobi airport highlights the hidden scale of insect trafficking
Last year Kenya Wildlife Service warned of a growing demand for garden ants in Europe and Asia, where some people view them as exotic pets. An attempt to smuggle over 2,000 garden ants out of the country's main international airport made the news in 2026. Echoing this, in 2025,
Pakistan to host US-Iran ceasefire talks on April 10
Pakistan has emerged as a channel for messaging between Tehran and Washington in recent weeks.
Slopaganda: US, Iran deploy AI slop as weapons of war
In early March, a week after the first US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the White House posted a video of real American attacks mixed with clips from popular movies, television series, video games and anime. Iran and its sympathisers responded to the strikes by flooding social media
517 kg municipal waste per capita in 2024
In 2024, the amount of municipal waste generated per person in the EU corresponded to 517 kg, 6 kg more than in 2023 (511 kg). Compared with 2014, the amount increased by 38 kg (+8%). The available data reveals significant differences across EU countries. Austria (782 kg per
Africa: WHO and France Shift One Health Vision to Action With New High-Impact Initiatives
[WHO] On World Health Day, global leaders gathered in France for a milestone "One Health Summit", where the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners announced a new wave of concrete actions to better protect people, animals and the planet from future health crises.
Art Paris 2026: Language, memory and reparation take centre stage at the Grand Palais
Art Paris returns to the Grand Palais this weekend with 160 galleries, new design showcases and curated themes exploring language, history and reparation.
Foodbank hub set to expand to meet growing demand
Stratford Foodbank is preparing to move to a larger unit, to meet growing demand for its services.
How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies
How Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Tour Helped Shape Anne Hathaway’s Performance in ‘Mother Mary’
"I would often would be like, ‘Imagine Taylor Swift in 10 or 15 years – that’s sort of who this character could be,'" said David Lowery of his film's titular character
Latest news bulletin | April 8th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Road trips for gig trips: New app can curate music travel itineraries for fans
Music tourism has become one of travel’s hottest trends and now a US-based app is aiming for similar chart-topping popularity.
From biodiversity to carbon capture: Saving bison from extinction has brought big benefits to Europe
Europe’s largest wild land mammal has been brought back from the brink of extinction.
UK opening new oil and gas fields would imperil global climate goals, experts say
Senior climate figures warn North Sea drilling would encourage fossil fuel exploitation by developing countries Opening new oil and gas fields in the North Sea would “send a shock wave around the world”, imperilling international climate targets, undermining the UK’s climate
Professional homecare services for long-term care, 2024
In 2024, 8.5% of people in the EU lived in households where at least one member needed long-term care due to health problems. Among EU residents living in households where at least one member reported a need for long-term care, 28.3% received professional homecare services.
Africa: 32nd Anniversary of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in #Rwanda Commemorated At the African Union
[African Union] On this 32nd anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsis in #Rwanda commemorated at the African Union (AU) Headquarters today, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said, "We remember over one million lives lost to hatred,
Vietnam names new central bank governor, finance minister
HANOI, April 8 - Vietnam's parliament has approved career banker Pham Duc An as the new central bank governor for a five-year term and named a new finance minister, according to a list of government appointments published on Wednesday.
Mt Fuji heritage site struggles with water quality concern over coins in ponds
About 50,000 coins have been recovered to date from the Oshino Hakkai spring ponds.
Africa: Ecowas Parliament Meets to Advance Child Protection in West Africa
[Daily Trust] The ECOWAS Parliament will convene a joint committee meeting in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from 8 to 12 April, 2026, to advance the protection of children in the West African sub-region.
Africa: Nigeria's Domestic Passengers Hit 10m in 2025, Behind South Africa's 28m
[Daily Trust] The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has hailed Nigeria's rising aviation profile following strong performance indicators across key airports, as the ACI Africa Regional Conference &
Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China
"The core values of Sun Yat-sen's ideal that 'all under heaven are equal' have always been equality, inclusiveness, and unity," said Cheng Li-wun.
How China built its vast natural gas stockpile
The stockpiling has helped China cushion the supply shock caused by the war in the Middle East.
Africa: From Misdiagnosis to Medical Bias - Why Women Are Living Longer but Not Better
[UN News] For 25 years, the world has made significant progress in advancing women's right to health, particularly in sexual and reproductive care. Women are living longer than ever before - but they are not living better.
Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz
April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will help with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz. "We'll be loading up with supplies of all kinds, and just 'hangin' around' in order to make sure that everything goes well," Trump
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire, Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible
By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Enas Alashray, Ahmed Tolba and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON/DUBAI/CAIRO, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of
Africa: Planting Trees to Remove Carbon Can Harm the Environment - or Protect It - Study Highlights Trade-Offs
[The Conversation Africa] Global efforts to limit climate change require deep cuts to carbon emissions. However, global emissions are still growing. Currently, we emit roughly 42 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel use and land use changes every year.
Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran with reopening of Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/CAIRO, April 8 - The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal less than two hours before President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the wiping out of \"a whole civilization\".
Middle East war: ceasefire reactions
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory. Here are reactions from across the globe: - South Korea - South Korea welcomed the ceasefire and hoped it would bring about the safe passage of all vessels, including its own, through
Jimmy Kimmel Says Donald Trump Threatens ‘Something Crazy’ and Then ‘Always Gives Two Weeks’ After Delaying Iran Strikes: ‘He’s Like a Conscientious Employee’
Jimmy Kimmel addressed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran during his Tuesday night monologue and pointed out a recurring pattern with President Donald Trump’s negotiating tactics. “The President decided not to drop it for at least another two weeks,” the host said
Climate change may speed evolution through inherited gene regulation changes
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, finds that changes in animal development induced by climate shock persist generations after the initial event. The escalating effects of climate change are likely to, in effect, speed up evolution.
After a recent patch, Death Stranding 2 is great on Steam Deck
There are some compromises, but it's better than merely playable.
Trump says US won "total and complete victory" after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports
April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran. "Total and complete victory. 100 percent. No question about it," Trump told AFP in the brief
Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire
By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, April 8 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East struck between the U.S., Israel and Iran, while criticising the rhetoric of President Donald Trump. Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire
Tunnel collapses at Hokkaido Shinkansen extension construction site
There were no injuries to workers or damage to heavy machinery.
Hong Kong firm lodges arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports takeover
The Panama Ports Company (PPC) said Maersk broke a contract by siding with Panamanian authorities in a dispute over the Panama Canal, which saw a court annul PPC's rights to manage two key ports in the crucial waterway.
‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson on Losing Angus Cloud, Directing Eric Dane and Having ‘No Plans’ For Season 4
When asked about the challenges of making “Euphoria” Season 3, one stuck out for series creator Sam Levinson: losing Angus Cloud to an overdose in 2023. “Losing Angus was really hard for us as a production. I loved him very deeply,” an emotional Levinson told Variety at Tuesday
