Man suspected of hitting boy with hammer in Japan arrested
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
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US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
Elon Musk clashes with OpenAI lawyer on third day of trial over ChatGPT maker
Elon Musk accused an OpenAI lawyer of asking misleading questions designed to trick him and the jury, as the high-stakes trial against ChatGPT maker entered the third day.
Thai court jails ex-senator’s son for 132 years in online gambling and money laundering case
Under Thai law, however, his effective prison term is capped at 20 years.
Pressure builds on Putin to escalate Ukraine war
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Japan grapples with Iran war, cyber risk and tightening financial conditionsScott Foster reports that Japan faces a convergence of shocks — from Middle East energy
Podcast | Is the future looking bright or bleak for European workers?
Can the EU become more competitive while preserving its workers’ rights? What role do trade unions have in a time of deregulation? Is AI going to replace Europeans’ jobs? Brussels, My Love? tries to answer these questions.
‘A united region’: Central Asian nations meet to protect the Caspian Sea and biodiversity
Water scarcity, desertification and biodiversity loss were among the issues tackled at the Regional Ecological Summit.
‘Lagaan’ Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker Named Director of 57th International Film Festival of India
Ashutosh Gowariker, director of “Lagaan,” has been appointed festival director of the 57th International Film Festival of India by India’s Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Gowariker succeeds Shekhar Kapur, who served a two-year term as festival director across the 55th
What alternatives do Gulf states have to the Strait of Hormuz?
Two months into the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz is still mostly shut. Vessel traffic is running at a fraction of pre-war levels, with the patchwork of ceasefires, blockades and re-closures since February 28 not restoring confidence on the bridge of any tanker. Hormuz has
“The most exciting mobile trend is full Qwerty keyboards”
The creators of the Blackberry were sure that customers loved the keyboard. That’s what they heard all day from their users, and it must have been right since they had a huge share of the mobile phone market. When the iPhone came out, it wasn’t seen as a threat because it had
Activists on Gaza aid flotilla detained by Israel disembark in Crete
Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Crete disembarked on Friday in the Greek island, an AFP journalist saw. Escorted by Greek coastguards, around 175 activists, the majority of them nationals of
Trump Has No Clue What His Supreme Court Has Just Unleashed
Now that the Supreme Court has gutted yet another piece of the Voting Rights Act, this one concerning redistricting, here’s one thing we know for sure: Democrats will have to enter into a new era of procedural total war. That might make many of them uncomfortable, but when it
Indonesian Action Thriller ‘Queen of Malacca’ Sets Blue Finch on Sales Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Blue Finch Films has taken worldwide sales rights to Indonesian action crime thriller “Queen of Malacca,” excluding select Southeast Asian territories. The U.K.-based outfit unveiled the acquisition ahead of the Cannes Film Market, where the Visinema Pictures production will
Fiasco for Trump as Urgent GOP Memo Warns of Epic Midterm Bloodbath
Public polls are showing that Democrats now have the advantage over Republicans on the economy, a milestone. Strikingly, Politico reports that a newly-leaked memo from a GOP-aligned group actually confirms the same thing. The memo warns that the group’s internal polling and
New treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins
A new breakthrough could change how high cholesterol is treated, offering a powerful alternative to traditional drugs. Researchers have developed tiny DNA-based molecules that shut down PCSK9—a key protein that keeps “bad” LDL cholesterol circulating in the blood. By blocking
Canonical, the company that makes Ubuntu Linux, says its web infrastructure is under a 'sustained, cross-border attack'
A whole range of Ubuntu sites and services seem to be affected.
Activists on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel disembark in Crete
Several European governments with nationals among those arrested have called on Israel to free the activists and called its action a flagrant contravention of international law, while Washington backed Israeli authorities, calling the flotilla a "stunt".
Republicans’ faith in Mike Johnson is fading fast
A chaotic week has heightened grumbling about the embattled speaker's leadership style.
Japan-Australia frigate deal about far more than 11 warships
The signing of the “Mogami Memorandum” aboard the JS Kumano frigate docked in Melbourne on April 18, 2026, marks a pivotal geopolitical moment, one that signals a tectonic shift in the Indo-Pacific security architecture. Japan has, in effect, shed the constraints of its
Four-year-old among 46 hospitalised after eating bread from Vietnam bakery
Many of the suspected food poisoning cases involve school children.
How Sylvester Stallone Rescued the First Rambo Film With a Radical Recut, Cutting It From 3½ Hours to 93 Minutes
About a year ago, a certain kind of cinephile took note of obituaries for Ted Kotcheff, a television-turned-film director who worked steadily from the mid-fifties to the mid-nineties. Even to readers only casually acquainted with movies, more than one title pops out from his
Africa: May Day - African Workers Decry Rising Inequality, 'Vanishing Billions' and Elite Control
[Vanguard] Organised labour under the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has raised concern over what it describes as worsening inequality and economic hardship across the continent.
Azerbaijan summons EU envoy in row over treatment of Karabakh Armenians
BAKU, May 1 - Azerbaijan summoned the EU's ambassador on Friday to protest against a European Parliament resolution condemning Baku's detention of Armenian prisoners of war and backing the rights of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh.
On the board but frozen out: The Taib family feud tearing Sarawak construction giant apart
The escalating family feud could well impact Sarawak's upcoming state election.
Israel 'rushed laser defense system' to UAE to protect against Iranian missiles, FT reports
The report said Israel also sent 'several dozen' troops to operate systems in the UAE and shared real-time intelligence on Iranian missile preparations during the war, expanding what it described as urgent battlefield coordination between the two countries
Olivia Rodrigo Says Her New Album Was Inspired by Steve and Miranda on ‘Sex and the City’
“It’s my favorite show," the singer said on The Tonight Show . "I think I've watched every single episode maybe three times"
‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ director’s Oscar lost after being confiscated at US airport
The Oscar belonging to the co-director of the documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' has gone missing after the US’ TSA would not allow him to carry statuette on his Lufthansa flight from New York.
Man charged with attempted murder over stabbings of Jewish men in London
The suspect, identified as Essa Suleiman, faces three counts of attempted murder following Wednesday’s stabbings of two Jewish men, as well as another incident earlier elsewhere in London.
India’s softer tone on Bangladesh hits a hard note in Assam
Dhaka on Thursday (April 30) issued a sharp diplomatic protest by summoning India’s acting High Commissioner, Pawan Badhe, following controversial remarks by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that Bangladesh says undermine bilateral ties. Officials at the Ministry of
Large sign in Thailand collapses at Thai market, killing teen and injuring 11
Strong winds caused the large entrance arch structure at Pongsiri Market to give way.
Riot erupts over Australian Indigenous girl's suspected killer, authorities urge calm
SYDNEY, May 1 - Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services workers in a remote town following the arrest of a man suspected of murdering a 5-year-old Indigenous girl, police said on Friday.
Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
House arrest sparks little hope of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi reclaiming limelight
There were no signals that Aung San Suu Kyi's family mansion would again draw crowds of followers.
Africa: Hate On Parade - Xenophobic Marches Gather Pace As UN Warns South Africa
[Daily Maverick] Across major cities, political entrepreneurs like Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and Zandile Dabula are staging increasingly bold anti-migrant marches, with little pushback from authorities. As António Guterres condemns the surge in threats and violence, South Africa
Lizzo Celebrates Her ‘Independence From the Bullshit’ on Feminist Single ‘Bitch’
The singer dedicated the song to women "who get called a bitch for having boundaries, for being sexual, for speaking up for themselves, for working hard and owning businesses"
China should borrow Britain’s tobacco-ban logic, not its law
Britain’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill, passed by Parliament in April and awaiting Royal Assent, would permanently bar the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009. The measure is designed to create what British officials call a “smoke-free generation.” It does not
Why drinking more water didn’t prevent kidney stones
Kidney stones are notoriously painful—and frustratingly common, with many people facing repeat episodes. A massive new study tested whether a high-tech hydration program—complete with smart water bottles, reminders, coaching, and even financial incentives—could help people
5 million cataract surgeries performed in 2023
Cataract surgery, which involves the extraction of the lens from the eye, was performed just over 5.0 million times in the EU in 2023. This corresponds to a rate of 1,118.0 surgeries per 100.000 people. Luxembourg recorded the highest rate, with 1,627.3 cataract surgeries per
Hear Two More New Lady Gaga Songs From ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Soundtrack
Along with "Runway," the film's soundtrack includes original tracks "Shape of a Woman” and “Glamorous Life"
Two dead, 10 injured after small plane crashes at Australia airport
The plane crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport some 17km north of Adelaide shortly after take-off.
Africa: Zambia Govt 'Postponement' of RightsCon 2026 Slammed
[HRW] The Zambian government's decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities' commitment to free expression and assembly and about possible Chinese government interference, Human Rights Watch said today. The 14th
Brazil's Congress reduces ex-President Bolsonaro's coup prison sentence
Lawmakers defied President Lula da Silva’s veto and moved to adopt a bill that would dramatically reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup following his loss in the October 2022 presidential elections.
Man arrested in Japan after allegedly incinerating wife at zoo
The suspect allegedly transported the body to the zoo, but police have not said how the victim died.
Week in wildlife: a clever orangutan, a cheeky frog and a dramatic whale rescue
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Ex-Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault
A former frontman for Spandau Ballet has been found guilty of multiple rapes and sexual assaults. He has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Commission approves close to €72 million Hungarian state aid measure to support new tyre manufacturing line
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €71.6 million (HUF 28 billion) Hungarian measure in favour of Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd. The measure will support Hankook in setting up a truck and bus radial tyre factory in the Central Transdanubia
Hear Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Team Up on Buoyant Single ‘Bring Your Love’
The dance number will appear on Madonna's forthcoming album, Confessions II
‘Swapped’ Review: Michael B. Jordon and Juno Temple Voice a Minor but Ravishing Animated Body-Swap Comedy for Tykes
On the story level, "Swapped" is quite basic, but there’s a surprise enchantment to it — it’s like a woodland fairy tale for seven-year-olds, yet on that score it’s visually ravishing and quite touching.
UAE’s OPEC exit hands Asia a petroyuan moment
On May 1, 2026, the United Arab Emirates formally departed from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), ending nearly six decades of membership. Most analysis has fixated on what this means for crude prices, supply discipline and Saudi Arabia’s burden of