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
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
Along with "Runway," the film's soundtrack includes original tracks "Shape of a Woman” and “Glamorous Life"
The plane crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport some 17km north of Adelaide shortly after take-off.
[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
The suspect allegedly transported the body to the zoo, but police have not said how the victim died.
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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.
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
The dance number will appear on Madonna's forthcoming album, Confessions II
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.
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
DUBAI, May 1 (Reuters) - Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican cuisine and key for her colourful and spicy dishes. Now the two-month-old war in
A new Korea-Japan content joint venture, StudioMonowa, has been launched by CJ ENM, TBS and U-Next Holdings following a signing ceremony held April 30 at the CJ ENM Center in Seoul, attended by the top leadership of all three companies. The venture pairs CJ ENM’s K-drama
The imminent departure of Viktor Orbán is forcing EU leaders to confront uncomfortable questions about Ukraine's accession process that the Hungarian veto had, until now, kept unanswered.
A Miami-Caracas flight reopens the direct route between the US and Venezuela after years of suspension due to political tensions and air restrictions.
Sport is doing its bit to help combat that seemingly never-ending plague of “domestic abuse”. Approximately 31% of women in the EU (around 50 million) have experienced physical or sexual violence in adulthood, with 18% experiencing partner violence. Data indicates 30% have
Summon the Elector Count.
Crowds gathered in central London after Banksy confirmed he was behind a newly installed statue in Waterloo Place.
Anne Hathaway headlines both fashion crowdpleaser 'The Devil Wears Prada' and fashion psychodrama 'Mother Mary'. Both have their merits, but we're leaning for the weird one this week...
Trump suggested his administration was also looking into reducing its presence in Spain and Italy over clashes with their leaders on the war in Iran. The comments come just one day after the US president made a similar proposal in Germany.
Observers say pressure on IMO negotiations appears to be linked to countries that have invested heavily in gas About a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passed through the strait of Hormuz , a strip of sea less than 30 miles wide at its narrowest point,
On Monday 20 April, Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen met with a group of young people for a Youth Dialogue on housing in Barcelona: a great opportunity for him to hear at first-hand how today’s housing pressures are reshaping study choices, careers, health and
It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.
Among teenage girls, 63.1 per cent said they trust AI's advice on personal relationships.
Two months after the United States, along with Israel, launched a war against Iran, that conflict appears far from a lasting resolution. Much commentary on the protracted nature of the conflict has centered on the limits of both the military and diplomatic approaches to the
Around 75 per cent of certified devices in the US are tested in recognised labs in China.
Many self-employed professionals report regularly working unpaid hours each week as pitching, revisions and admin tasks increase, according to a new survey. Unpaid work is becoming an accepted part of self-employed life across many industries, according to new research from The
After five years of conflict and a tightly controlled election, Myanmar’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, shed his uniform, named himself president and spoke of peace and reconciliation. The release of elected President Win Myint, the reduction of Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence and
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- China's zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it will come into effect starting May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028.
Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.
Almost 20 years after the debate appeared to be settled, Pluto is back in the spotlight.
Scientists have identified a mechanism through which coffee compounds can help the body against age-related decline.
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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Many protected natural landscapes have now introduced measures to manage car access.
The digital euro could arrive by 2029 — but a bitter battle between Brussels and the banks stands in the way.
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
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,
[Afrobarometer] When performance evaluations conflict with partisan leanings, which way do voters turn?
[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.
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
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.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s legal team planned to meet her to discuss her position and bring her some supplies.
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
