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Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on major cities across Ukraine, killing at least 16 and injuring scores, as Zelenskyy urged more support from allies.
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Humanoid robot chases wild boars in the Polish capital Warsaw
A humanoid robot named Edward Warchocki went viral after chasing wild boars across a parking lot in Warsaw. The Unitree G1 robot has gained attention in recent weeks for its public appearances and interactions. Developed in China, the robot’s personality is a Polish creation.
South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison
Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.
‘Thelma & Louise’ Musical to Open Young Vic’s 2026/7 Season, Plus Ben Whishaw and Kathryn Hunter in ‘Eurotrash’ Play
Ben Whishaw. Kathryn Hunter. debbie tucker green. A “Thelma & Louise” musical. The Young Vic has unveiled a 2026/7 season stacked with world and U.K. premieres running from September through July across the theater’s Main House and Maria Studio, artistic director and CEO Nadia
Taiwan’s opposition courting China as faith in US fades
The visit of Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan’s largest opposition party, to the People’s Republic of China arguably marked a historic moment in cross-strait relations. It was the first such visit by a KMT chair in a decade, and the meeting between Cheng
‘Start up toilet function’: Chinese carmaker patents voice-activated in-car toilet
The on-the-go lavatory can be accessed manually through pushing the seat back.
Malaysia cops hunt 4 suspects who robbed Kuala Lumpur shop of $3.1m worth of gold
Police received a distress call about the brazen daylight robbery at around 11am.
India plans Parliament expansion for women, opposition cries foul
India was seeking to expand the size of Parliament by two-fifths.
Inside London’s newest museum: V&A East launches with powerful Black music exhibition
London’s newest museum, V&A East, is opening in Stratford this weekend. Its debut exhibition, “The Music is Black: A British Story,” explores 125 years of Black British music, tracing its influence across genres, identity and culture.
Iran, US narrow differences after Pakistani mediation but splits remain, senior Iranian official says
DUBAI, April 16 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States have made some progress as they push for an agreement under Pakistani mediation, but more than halfway through a two-week truce big splits remain including over Tehran's nuclear ambitions, a senior Iranian official said on
Japan is a pacifist nation, and now a hint of change is drawing rare protests
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made revising the constitution’s “no-war” clause a priority amid rising threats in Asia, but any change is highly sensitive.
How George Orwell Predicted the Rise of “AI Slop” in Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949)
We’ve lived but a few years so far into the age when artificial intelligence can produce convincing stories, songs, essays, poems, novels, and even films. For many of us, these recently implemented functions have already come to feel necessary in our daily life, but it may
Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks Thursday
US President Donald Trump said the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak on Thursday in what would be a historic first, but there was no confirmation from either side. Trump's announcement comes as Washington pushes to ease hostilities following the first direct talks
Marvel, DC and ‘Planet of the Apes’ Actor Kirk Acevedo Had to Sell His Home Because ‘Middle Class’ Actors Are Getting ‘Squeezed Out’ of Hollywood
Kirk Acevedo, a working actor who has appeared in series for Marvel (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) and DC (“Arrow”) and in movies such as “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” and “Insidious: The Last Key,” gave a stark breakdown of the difficulty of being a middle-class actor since the
Trump’s religious mocking, Iran war inject distractions from domestic policy
President Trump is distracting from his own agenda this week, winning headlines for a series of AI posts invoking Jesus Christ even as his administration seeks to drive home preferred messages on the Iran war and the economy. The White House marked Tax Day by putting Treasury
Gulf chief calls for 'upgrade' in diplomatic relation with the EU in aftermath of Iran war
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council calls to upgrade partnership with Gulf and the European Union in aftermath of Iran war in Euronews interview.
‘Spring Wind – The Awakening’ Doc, Charting Rise of Hungary’s Election Winner Péter Magyar, Set to Open Italy’s Riviera Film Festival
The international premiere of documentary “Spring Wind – The Awakening,” charting the political journey of Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar that culminated with his historic victory on Sunday in the country’s general elections, will open Italy’s Riviera International
How Jeffrey Epstein helped Rio Tinto subjugate Mongolia
Mongolia has suddenly found itself at the center of one of the loudest corruption scandals of recent years. From declassified correspondence by Jeffrey Epstein, it became clear that the financier, convicted of pedophilia, spent years giving direct instructions to the country’s
Malaysia preparing to amend laws to curb waste dumping, report says
This comes as the country seeks to avoid becoming a global dumping ground for discarded components.
Australian court overturns protest limits after Bondi Beach attack
The court stated that the law infringed upon the implied freedom of political communication.
Thai farmers pin hopes on microbes to end annual burning crisis
Microbes soften soil by chewing up post-harvest leftovers.
Pakistan says no dates set for second round of US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD, April 16 (Reuters) - No dates have been decided for the second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran, a spokesperson for Pakistan's foreign ministry said on Thursday. Nuclear issues are among the subjects being discussed by the countries, he said. (Reporting by
Gaza's war amputees short of prostheses under Israeli restrictions
By Dawoud Abu Alkas , Nidal al-Mughrabi and Emma Farge GAZA/CAIRO/GENEVA, April 16 (Reuters) - Fourteen-year-old Fadel al-Naji used to be a keen footballer but is now largely confined to his home in Gaza City since both legs were severed in an Israeli drone attack in September.
Iran war exposes cost of Asia’s fossil fuel reliance
Three in four people globally live in net fossil-fuel-importing nations.
Commercial operation begins at TEPCO’s recently rebooted nuclear plant in Japan
Commercial operation was initially scheduled to begin on Feb 26 but was postponed twice.
Helicopter carrying eight missing after losing contact in Indonesia
It was carrying two crew members and six passengers.
Flights disrupted by Iran war? Here are Europe's easiest countries to navigate by train this summer
Amid flight disruption threats sparked by the Iran war, trains are stepping in as an alternative travel option. But where in Europe are tickets cheapest and which countries are easier to navigate?
Ubisoft Halifax union members agree settlement after studio closure
'We are extremely grateful to our union for negotiating this package for us.'
Wave of departures at Grasset: 115 authors leave publishing house after ousting of CEO
More than a hundred writers have announced their departure from the Grasset publishing house following the announcement of the dismissal of its chairman Olivier Nora. They denounce an "ideological war"... Here's everything you need to know.
Man in Malaysia arrested after video submerging puppy in water tank goes viral
The video showed the suspect acting aggressively by submerging a puppy into a water tank.
Meghan says she was 'most trolled person in the world'
Alongside her husband, the Duchess of Sussex was speaking to young people in Melbourne about the harms of social media.
India to decide women's quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies
Southern Indian leaders urge mass mobilisation over concerns about redrawing electoral boundaries.
Canada's Mark Carney, Finland's Alexander Stubb play hockey during official visit
Hockey took centre stage in Ottawa on Tuesday as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finnish President Alexander Stubb joined local players on the ice, combining sport with diplomacy during Stubb’s first official visit to Canada.
IDF chief reinstates reservists accused of abusing Palestinian detainee, despite ongoing probe
The decision was made despite the IDF having yet to conclude the investigation, following last month's dismissal of the charges against the suspected soldiers by the Military Advocate General
South Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and Vietnam
SEOUL, April 16 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make state visits to India and Vietnam between April 19 and 24, a presidential adviser said on Thursday.
Parliament budget committee backs €10bn EU4Health fund
On Wednesday (15 April), MEPs on the European Parliament’s powerful Budget Committee endorsed their negotiating position on the 2028–2034 EU budget - known as the MFF – Multiannual Financial Framework - including a breakdown of the amounts they want to allocate to each EU
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Lebanon unaware of Israel talks - Lebanon is unaware of any planned contact with Israel, an official source told AFP, after US President Donald Trump said the leaders of the two countries would speak on Thursday. "We are not
Watch La Linea, the Popular 1970s Italian Animations Drawn with a Single Line
Simplicity is not the goal. It is the by-product of a good idea and modest expectations. Thus spake designer Paul Rand, a man who knew something about making an impression, having created iconic logos for such immediately recognizable brands as ABC, IBM, and UPS. An example of
Richard Kind on Returning to Max Bialystok in Mel Brooks’ ‘Producers’: ‘He’s a Heinous Man Who Is Loved’
Richard Kind is back in the fraudulent theatrical agency business. Twenty-two years after playing Max Bialystok on Broadway following Nathan Lane in the role, the veteran actor has brought the character to the West End for the first time, starring in the revival of Mel Brooks’
EU Parliament President: 'The poison of antisemitism must be rooted out’
“Synagogues attacked. Schools targeted. Ambulances set on fire. Jewish families afraid to walk the streets. These are not isolated incidents—every single one of them is an assault on everything Europe stands for,” said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola (pictured),
Adelaide Film Festival Goes to Cannes Lineup Includes Ukrainian War Portrait, Ecuador Indigenous Doc and Victorian Wilderness Thriller (EXCLUSIVE)
What is Australian independent cinema making of the wider world right now? Five answers are set to emerge at the Cannes Film Festival next month, where the Adelaide Film Festival Goes to Cannes program will present works in progress to international buyers and programmers. The
Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert Take Aim at JD Vance’s ‘Rough Week’
"Weirdly, Americans don't seem to be responding to JD infectious charisma," Kimmel said. "Maybe it's time for a new eyeliner"
Will oil prices ever truly return to ‘normal’?
The fallout from war between the United States, Israel and Iran has dominated global oil markets. And not just because the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about 20% of global oil and gas, remains effectively closed to shipping traffic. Deep uncertainty about how long
China issues US safety alert over citizens citing ‘malicious questioning’ by US border officers
The Chinese scholars were holding valid US visas, the ministry said.
UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.
Indonesia arrests chief ombudsman on bribery charges after only six days in office
Hery Susanto allegedly received 1.5 billion rupiah (S$111,160) from a nickel company.
Fair recruitment of third-country nationals: The role of PES
A new Thematic Paper has been published by the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network) examining how Public Employment Services can promote and implement fair recruitment of third-country nationals. The paper ‘Fair recruitment of third-country nationals:
China issues US safety alert for citizens citing 'malicious questioning' by US border officers
BEIJING, April 16 - China's foreign ministry on Thursday issued a notice warning citizens of security risks traveling to the U.S. and advised citizens not to enter the country from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.