The Longreads Questionnaire, Featuring Ibram X. Kendi

The Stamped and How to Be an Antiracist author on the superpower he'd like to have, the outlets he likes to read, and his latest work, Chain of Ideas .

Meghan Markle Set to Be a Guest Judge on ‘MasterChef Australia’: ‘A Passionate Foodie With Global Influence Graced the Kitchen’

“MasterChef” Australia is set to get a sprinkle of royal stardust. Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, will appear as a guest judge on the long-running cooking show. “‘MasterChef Australia’ is renowned for creating culinary legends, and today, a passionate foodie with global

Magyar vows to shut down Hungarian state TV accusing it of 'North Korean' propaganda

Magyar has threatened to suspend the state broadcaster following a heated on-air clash, accusing it of spreading “North Korean-style” propaganda and false claims about his family during the election campaign.

The Middle East war: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Hezbollah fires on Israel - Two Israeli strikes on Wednesday hit vehicles south of Beirut, state media reported, while Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel, hours after Lebanon and Israel agreed in Washington to hold direct

Philippines’ Marcos urges ASEAN to activate fuel-sharing pact

He is also suggesting a regional study on joint oil stockpiling.

Inside L.A.’s ‘Lorne’ Premiere: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Boss Opens Up on Doc About His Life in Rare Interview With Donna Langley

The ‘SNL’ honcho covered taking his hit sketch show to the U.K. and where he gets his wisdom from in a 35-minute Q&A with the NBCUniversal chairperson: "Remember almost all the nice things that were said about me were said by people who’ve left the show."

EU cracks down on Chinese goods bypassing tariffs via Belt and Road Initiative

The European Commission has targeted glass fibre produced by Chinese firms using the Belt and Road initiative to bypass EU trade defences. However industry and unions warn the measures fall short and imports may continue to rise.

Watch: Shadows over Spain — will corruption topple Sánchez?

Pedro Sánchez is positioning himself as the ultimate progressive hero, famously defying Donald Trump over the war in Iran. But at home, the Spanish prime minister is fighting a massive wave of domestic corruption scandals. What is going on?

Inside the Qantas plane set to break the record for the world’s longest flight next year

As the Australian airline prepares for the first test flight on its new A350-1000ULR aircraft, we take a look at what passengers can expect onboard.

Indonesia police arrest six for Komodo dragon smuggling

Isaiah Rashad Reveals ‘It’s Been Awful’ Tracklist Feat. SZA & More

Isaiah Rashad has revealed the tracklist and artwork for his new album It’s Been Awful ahead of its release next month. The project, which serves as the long-awaited follow-up to 2021’s The House is Burning, clocks in at 16 songs and includes the recently released single “Same

7 French tourists arrrested in Phuket over disruptive Songkran water play

The suspects were taken in, fined and warned not to repeat the offence.

Pope heads to Cameroon as separatists announce 3-day pause in fighting

Pope Leo XIV is heading to the central African nation of Cameroon with a message of peace for its separatist region and for talks with President Paul Biya.

Warhammer Classics brings fan-favorite Warhammer games to Steam

If you've been wanting a remastered collection of your favorite Warhammer games, then head to Steam now.

One million Europeans ask the EU to suspend association agreement with Israel for 'crimes in Gaza'

Citizens Initiative calling for the full suspension of the EU–Israel Association Agreement has reached the one million signatures required to trigger a response from the European Commission and the European Parliament.

Japan tourism hits record in March despite China spat, Iran war

The number of international visitors was 3.6 million, up 3.5 per cent year on year.

Japan tourism hits record despite China spat, Iran war

What do you own?

What does it mean for us to own something? If we own a piece of land and the rain washes the topsoil downstream, do we go and get the topsoil back? Do we own our reputation? We have influence over it, but some of it was gifted to us without our knowledge, and other parts […]

Leo Tolstoy Calls Shakespeare an ‘Insignificant, Inartistic Writer.’ Then George Orwell Fires Back

After his radical conversion to Christian anarchism, Leo Tolstoy adopted a deeply contrarian attitude. The vehemence of his attacks on the class and traditions that produced him were so vigorous that certain critics, now mostly obsolete, might call his struggle Oedipal. Tolstoy

America's sewage and manure hold a $5.7 billion key to breaking synthetic fertilizer dependence

Nutrients recovered from animal and human waste could drastically reduce synthetic fertilizer use in the U.S., according to a new Cornell University study that takes into account real-world implementation challenges like processing and transport.

Ocean eddies are amplifying climate extremes in coastal seas, study finds

New research reveals a powerful yet overlooked driver of climate change: intensifying ocean eddies. These swirling currents—that break off from major currents—are redistributing heat and nutrients in the ocean and amplifying climate extremes in key coastal ecosystems.

Scientists turn AI-generated proteins into smart molecular sensors

An international team led by researchers at QUT has used artificial intelligence to create tiny "smart" proteins that switch on only when they detect a chosen target. Published in Nature Biotechnology, the research opens the way to a new generation of low-cost biosensors for

U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran

The deployment includes sailors and Marines due to arrive as the administration attempts to enforce a maritime blockade against the regime in Tehran.

Trump Spirals into Fury at Bad Iran News as Polls Hit Shocking New Low

Donald Trump is now raging at a staunch ally, Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni. After she sided with the Pope’s criticism of the Iran war, which had infuriated Trump, he unloaded again, ripping her as “unacceptable” and seething that she “doesn’t care if Iran has a nuclear

Premium or budget travellers? Hong Kong’s tourism chief wants both

The city is committing three-quarters of its 2026 tourism budget to attracting more foreign travellers.

HK’s Symphony of Lights will be reborn. Guess where?

The light show has been part of the city since 2004, but it is no longer novel, said the tourism minister.

Thai authorities warn of spiked drinks in nightspots after nightclub case

The substances most commonly misused include GHB, alprazolam, ketamine and flunitrazepam.

American YouTuber Johnny Somali sentenced to jail in South Korea over sex slave statue stunt

Self-proclaimed internet troll Johnny Somali, 25, caused outrage after filming himself making obscene gestures on a statue commemorating wartime sex slaves.

China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show

China appears to be employing ships and a barrier to tighten control of the entrance to the shoal.

Watch: Amateur astronomers on Earth catch Artemis II speeding past the stars

From the Moon's far side to a backyard smart telescope. Here are the stunning images of NASA's Artemis II Mission from Earth.

Government services in Malaysia operating as usual as civil servants start WFH policy

Most government buildings are now in a low-power state, with dimmer lights and just half the lifts in operation.

Berlin conference seeks urgent aid as Sudan war fuels mass poverty

Germany hosts a Berlin conference on Wednesday to mobilise aid for Sudan’s worsening war-driven crisis, focusing on civilian needs as hunger and poverty soar.

New video shows moment Orion capsule hatch opens after splashdown

New footage shows the excitement when US Navy divers reach and open the hatch on the Orion capsule of Artemis II reaching the astronauts for the first time in 10 days after their trip to the moon.

'Humiliated, broken, powerless': Sudan enters fourth year of war

As Sudan's enters its fourth year of war, parts of the capital show fragile signs of life — but across the country, the conflict between the army and a rival paramilitary continues to drive mass displacement, hunger and allegations of atrocities.

‘Slow Horses,’ ‘Black Mirror,’ ‘The Crown’ Directors Confront Streamers Over Pay: ‘Royalties Are a Lifeblood’

Directors from some of the U.K.’s top shows have called on the streaming platforms to agree a deal on royalties. Among those who have signed the letter are directors Saul Metzstein, James Hawes and Jeremy Lovering from Apple TV’s “Slow Horses,” “Black Mirror” helmers Sam

Malaysian court decision on lawsuit against Rosmah over missing jewellery lawsuit set for June 10

Global Royalty was instructed to file written submissions by May 13, and Rosmah must respond by May 28.

AI expansion drives up profits for Dutch semiconductor giant ASML

ASML, the Dutch semiconductor giant, has posted a rise in net profits to €2.76 billion for the first quarter of 2026 representing a 15% increase compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on

The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.

Thames Water should go into administration, investor says

The UK is “sleepwalking” into bad deal on Thames Water says a frustrated rival bidder.

Portugal, unlike Spain, rejects separate European army

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON, April 15 (Reuters) - Portugal is against the creation of a separate European army and instead backs strengthening and modernising its armed forces within the U.S.-led NATO alliance, the country's defence minister said, contrasting with neighbouring

Viral post comparing Portugal's Hormuz conquest to US Iran operation mixes facts with exaggeration

Is it possible to draw comparisons between the ongoing US military operation against Iran and the onslaught that led to the conquest of Hormuz by the Portuguese Empire in the 16th century? Euronews spoke to two historians about the consequences of the two "expeditions".

Graphene just defied a fundamental law of physics

In a major breakthrough, scientists have observed electrons in graphene flowing like a nearly frictionless liquid, defying a core law of physics. This exotic quantum state not only reveals new fundamental behavior but could also unlock powerful future technologies.

Jakarta in a tight spot as US seeks blanket access to Indonesian skies

Regular US overflights could reduce Indonesia’s control and draw the region into tensions, say analysts.

South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US

Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.

Drone warfare: Europe’s new security threat

Paris will quadruple its kamikaze drone arsenal by 2030, as the EU accelerates restocking efforts amid rapid advancements in drone technology. Watch the video

Doing this throughout life may cut Alzheimer’s risk by 38%

A lifetime of mental stimulation—like reading, writing, and learning new skills—may help protect the brain as we age. People with the highest levels of cognitive enrichment had a much lower risk of Alzheimer’s and experienced symptoms years later than those with the lowest

New resistance alliance built to win Myanmar’s civil war

Myanmar’s civil war is now 78 years old — the longest-running civil war in modern history. For most of that time, it has been a fragmented, grinding struggle with about a dozen ethnic armed groups fighting the repressive military state, each largely on their own, in their own