The Politburo, a top decision-making body of the ruling Communist Party, was cited as saying by state news agency Xinhua that the economy got off to a better-than-expected start this year.
CCTV footage circulating on social media showed children at the Little Aresha daycare centre in Yogyakarta, most under two, lying on the floor wearing only diapers with their hands and feet bound with rags.
According to the report, the war is expected to result in a loss of 120 billion cubic meters of natural gas by the end of the decade. Israel is one of the countries that has not been directly harmed by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, due to its domestic supply
"It was not, by any stretch of the definition, a call to assassination, and they know that," the host said of saying Melania Trump had the glow of an "expectant widow"
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has called for sustained policy leadership and political commitment to strengthen primary healthcare systems in Kenya and across Africa.
[Premium Times] Last week, videos of violence against African migrants in South Africa circulated online.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on African countries to work together to ensure that African countries are self-sufficient in medical supplies and health commodities to strengthen the continent's health systems.
In the early hours of 26 April 1986, what should have been a routine test at Chernobyl nuclear power plant, quickly escalated into the world’s biggest nuclear accident. A combination of fatal flaws in the reactor’s design and human error, led to a catastrophic explosion,
[WHO] Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report released today at the World Hepatitis Summit.
Iran's latest proposal would set aside discussion of Iran's nuclear program until the war is ended and disputes over shipping from the Gulf are resolved. That is unlikely to satisfy the U.S., which says nuclear issues must be dealt with from the outset
The Maltese leader mainly cited rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict, as concerns and fears of a spike in inflation grow in a country reliant on imports as reasons to seek a new mandate.
Universal’s “Michael” opened at No. 1 at the U.K. and Ireland box office with £11.6 million ($15.6 million), according to Comscore, delivering one of the strongest debuts of the year in the territory. The studio also held second place with “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” which
JAKARTA, April 28 - The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers completed work to extract survivors still trapped in the wreckage.
Habitat loss remains the core challenge.
Some seemingly regular events are so massive in their implications across various domains that they deserve their own write-up. TSMC’s highly unusual public complaint of ASML’s latest EUV pricing falls in that category. Not only because the “very very expensive” complainer is
By Ammu Kannampilly and Olivia Le Poidevin NAIROBI/GENEVA, April 28 (Reuters) - For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in foreign aid, the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran means more than soaring petrol pump
Taylor Swift is filing to trademark her voice and likeness, apparently to protest against AI misuse. This move comes after a similar legal strategy launched earlier this year by actor Matthew McConaughey.
More than half of UK business owners say they have considered leaving self-employment over the past year, according to new research from The Accountancy Partnership. Rising costs, inconsistent work and unpaid labour pushing many self-employed professionals to question long-term
The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.
Before there were cat memes, there was Walter Chandoha. The legendary feline photographer's earliest images are homaged in a new book, "Family Cats: From the Archive 1949-1968".
Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greet Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla upon arrival at the South Portico of the White House in Washington, DC.
Claim by environment minister opens new report into profound ecological damage allegedly done by IDF forces Lebanon’s minister for the environment has accused Israel’s military of committing “an act of ecocide” in the foreword to a report detailing the harm done to the
The EU is pivoting back to nuclear after decades of hesitation, driven by the dual shock of the energy crisis and the realisation that renewables alone can't power a heavy industrial economy.
Revolut is making its debut in brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of its first physical store in Barcelona.
The explosion that tore through the Ummul Qura International Madrasa in Keraniganj on December 26 last year followed a very familiar trajectory. What initially appeared to be a possible accident — perhaps a gas leak — quickly shifted as investigators recovered improvised
For over four years now, the Russian Federation has been engaging in outright nuclear blackmail on Ukrainian territory – from the seizure of the Chernobyl NPP site on the first day of the full-scale war to ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure. Ahead of the 40th anniversary
Banijay Germany is bringing the immersive experience “Luminiscence” to Hamburg’s St. Michaelis Church, in collaboration with French immersive producer Lotchi, the creator of “Luminiscence” and part of Banijay Live. Hamburg becomes the third German city, following Münster and
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BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
Foreign minister Penny Wong vowed to work closely with Japan to “navigate global disruption”.
By Nandita Bose and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles will address the U.S. Congress on Tuesday with a message of unity between the United Kingdom and the United States, promoting the "special relationship" at a time of differences
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has signed a framework agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to establish the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre in Nairobi, cementing its role as a strategic hub for regional health security and emergency
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya bagged four medals at the 2026 Africa Wrestling Championships that started today in Alexandria, Egypt.
A rare spring snowfall blankets Moscow, forcing flight cancellations and toppling trees. The Russian Meteorological Center has declared an orange alert level for the capital, in effect until Tuesday morning.
MOSCOW, April 28 - Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, causing a fire, authorities said on Tuesday.
As Astana draws global attention to climate challenges through the Regional Ecological Summit 2026, Jim Skea, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), identified rapid emissions cuts and climate adaptation as the two central priorities in light of the
[World Bank] ACCRA, April 27, 2026 - Countries in Western and Central Africa face growing pressure on their health systems as financing tightens and health needs expand due to population growth, disease outbreaks, climate shocks, and a rising dual burden of disease.
An NGO said the number of executions and death sentences more than doubled in five years since 2020.
China’s rapid rise in science has hit a milestone. The country’s investment in research and development has reached parity with – and by purchasing power measures has surpassed – that of the United States, according to a March 2026 report from the Organisation for Economic
The government said payments - normally made in autumn - will be given out in July.
Researchers found that the AI system could accurately flag early warning signs of ADHD, potentially allowing children to receive support much sooner.
[Daba Finance] Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (BRVM: ETIT) is preparing to raise $500 million through a subordinated debt issue as it moves to refinance part of its balance sheet ahead of a regulatory deadline in June 2026.
[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Senegal (BRVM: BOAS), the Dakar-based lender within the BMCE Group, opened 2026 on a stronger footing, growing net profit by about 10% year-on-year in the first quarter to 5.74 billion FCFA ($10.3 million). The result reflects a bank that is
[The Point] In a closed-door meeting, President Adama Barrow received the United States (US) Embassy Charge d Affaires, Eugene Young, in Banjul.
[The Conversation Africa] In African countries, there's a gap between the financing available for renewable energy and the projects its meant to reach. Funds are not reaching the right places and even as more funding is announced for clean energy, many projects don't get off
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens want news media that is free and holds government accountable.
"As long as we depend on oil and gas, we will continue to pay the price of other people's wars,” said French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.
The new property has two rooftop pools offering spectacular views over the historic city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.