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Suga: ‘I’m a Good Fit for This Job’
The BTS rapper and producer on helping to shape the sound of Arirang , his love for hip-hop, and the future of BTS
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Lego set leak doesn't have any answers about Sadie Sink's character
The set reveals a chaotic battle scene involving Boomerang, Tombstone, Scorpion, Spider-Man, and the Hulk.
Brazil's Lula assails Trump threats, says leaders should seek respect
MADRID, April 16 (Reuters) - Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a blunt critique of U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with Spanish newspaper El Pais published on Thursday, saying world leaders should seek respect rather than rule by fear. "Trump
Second supertanker barred by U.S. enters Gulf despite Hormuz blockade
The U.S.-sanctioned vessel crossed the strait towards Iran's Imam Khomeini port despite the blockade, Iran's Fars News Agency said. U.S. Central Command said no ships have broken through since the start of the blockade on Monday
38 years ago, Studio Ghibli pulled off a Barbenheimer with two anime classics
A Grave of the Fireflies and My Neighbor Totoro double feature is one to remember.
Bitcoin vs. Stocks: It’s time to stop pretending they’re the same
It is dangerously easy to treat Bitcoin and traditional stocks as equals when they sit side-by-side in your brokerage app.
Ice forms on Sabah’s Mount Kinabalu due to dry conditions
Climbers are advised to use suitable cold-weather clothing.
Kazakhstan steps up soft-power push in Brussels to open EU ties through culture and diplomacy
Kazakhstan is intensifying its engagement with Europe through a coordinated blend of cultural diplomacy, strategic messaging and high-level outreach in Brussels, underlining its ambition to position itself as a key partner for the European Union. A series of recent initiatives
This YouTuber mod project brings the original PlayStation up to date with HDMI output, USB power, and wireless controller support
Lo-fi beats to solder to.
No port? No problem: How landlocked Henan exports goods to the world
A pilot programme with Shandong is helping Henan cut export costs and reach global markets faster.
OpenAI unveils cybersecurity model with limited rollout days after Anthropic’s model
Chat GPT 5.4 Cyber has fewer restrictions for cybersecurity questions for the verified professionals that will use it.
Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say
ANKARA, April 16 (Reuters) - A 14-year-old student who shot at least nine people dead, including eight of his fellow pupils, at a school in southeastern Turkey had used an image referencing a 2014 U.S. mass killer, Elliot Rodger, on his WhatsApp profile, Turkish police said on
Turkey urges "constructive" U.S.-Iran talks to end war
ANKARA, April 16 (Reuters) - Turkey said on Thursday it would continue supporting peace talks between the United States and Iran and called on the sides to be "constructive" in negotiations to end the war. Turkey, a NATO member and neighbour of Iran, has been in close touch
Israeli strike severs last bridge linking southern Lebanon to rest of country, Lebanese security official says
BEIRUT, April 16 (Reuters) - An Israeli strike has severed the last bridge linking southern Lebanon to the rest of the country, a senior Lebanese security official told Reuters, adding that the strike "shattered" the bridge and left no possibility of repairing it. (Reporting by
Evolution of Paris
The evolution of Paris across millennia – from Celtic fishing village to world capital – in three animated minutes - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
In Lebanon shelters, women care for tiny babies, face pregnancy
Mariam Zein cradled her 11-week-old son on a mattress on the floor where she and her family have sheltered near Beirut since the Israel-Hezbollah war upended her young family's life. "I was really excited when I was in my ninth month of pregnancy... I never thought he'd be born
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Talking Art With Rama Duwaji
The artist and NYC first lady sits for an exclusive interview with our editor-in-chief. Plus: Who’s behind the posters calling to boycott the Met Gala?
The Mexican security company with a $1.27 billion surveillance empire
Founded as a home alarm business in 1995, Grupo Seguritech now operates 188 command centers across Mexico and has at least 31 subsidiaries. Now it's coming to the U.S.
Tensions over AI reach new high after violent attacks
Two violent attacks against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and a city council member are prompting new fears over whether the debate around the technology has turned dangerous. Tensions reached a new high this week as technology leaders in Washington, D.C., and Silicon Valley quickly
Sudan’s prime minister claims victory; counts on Trump for peace
KHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan’s army-appointed prime minister declared victory last week in the long-running civil war against the rebel Rapid Support Forces, while holding court with foreign journalists in a borrowed conference room of the minerals department. The ad hoc meeting
Mejía, Hathaway clash in New Jersey race to fill Sherrill's House seat: What to know
Voters in northern New Jersey will head to the polls Thursday to decide who should fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's (D) former House seat for the remainder of the year. Republican Joe Hathaway, a councilman in Randolph, N.J., is running against former Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)
Kennedy's new podcast might satisfy MAHA, but it won't save 'Republican bacon'
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new podcast stands to gratify his "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) base after recent letdowns, though whether it will be able to energize this voting bloc ahead of the midterms remains dubious. This latest project
Join the dots
Peering into the origins of our Universe, astronomers found something that shouldn’t be there: what are those little red dots? - by Jenny Greene Read on Aeon
House Republicans bristle at Senate-driven DHS plan
House Republicans are not pleased with what is shaping up to be a Senate-driven plan to end the record-long Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, bristling at again being told what to do by the upper chamber and raising objections that could be land mines for the
El-Sayed, McMorrow neck-in-neck in Michigan Democratic Senate primary: Poll
Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow are neck-and-neck in new polling on the competitive primary for Senate in Michigan, besting Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the race for a rare open seat. A new Emerson College Polling/WOOD-TV survey found 24 percent of likely
Andy Beshear makes waves in Democratic circles as Southern moderate
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is beginning to break through in Democratic circles. At last week’s National Action Network (NAN) conference — a key gathering of Black leaders and activists — Beshear stood out among a crowded field of potential contenders, catching the attention of
Armenia detains pro-Russian opposition figures ahead of June elections
TBILISI, April 16 - Anti-corruption authorities in Armenia detained 14 people connected to a pro-Russian opposition party on Thursday on suspicion of electoral bribery, less than two months ahead of a parliamentary election in the South Caucasus country.
Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup plot
Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.
Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight Movie ‘La Perra’ From ‘I’m Still Here’ Producer Boarded by Lucky Number (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based company Lucky Number has boarded Dominga Sotomayor’s “La Perra” ahead of its world premiere at Cannes’ Directors Fortnight. The film is produced by RT Features, the Brazilian outfit behind Walter Salles’ Oscar-winning film “I’m Still Here,” as well as Luca
China tells travellers to use caution after 'malicious' US border checks
Around 20 Chinese scholars were "recently" denied entry by US Customs and Border Protection despite holding valid visas, according to a foreign ministry statement.
Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Podilsky district
Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Podilsky district, injuring dozens and damaging homes, as part of a wider wave of deadly attacks across Ukraine.
Indonesia losing its sovereign way between US and China
By any reasonable reading, Indonesia’s foreign ministry is right to urge caution over a new proposed US military overflight agreement. But the deeper problem is not the deal itself. It is what the deal reveals: a foreign policy that is increasingly ad hoc, reactive and at times
Channel 4 Chief Content Officer Ian Katz Stepping Down After 9 Years
Ian Katz, Channel 4’s longest-serving chief content officer, is stepping down from the position after almost nine years. Katz will depart the role in October. During his tenure, Katz played an integral role in Channel 4’s transformation from a linear network to a streaming
Airstrike by Nigeria, U.S. ally against Islamist militants, kills scores
Villagers, health workers and human rights monitors see a pattern of reckless attacks in the U.S.-backed fight against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-affiliated offshoot.
Where is Szijjártó? Hungarian minister to skip EU meeting after vanishing from public view
Szijjártó will miss next week's EU Foreign Affairs Council after the Orbán government's election loss. He faces accusations of sharing classified information with Russia and destroying sensitive documents.
Berlin offers free entry for litter picking to make tourists do their bit
Visitors to Berlin could receive vouchers this summer for picking up litter. The BerlinPay scheme takes its cue from Copenhagen, linking green behaviour with enjoyable rewards.
Trump says Israeli, Lebanese leaders will meet amid push to extend ceasefire
The president did not specify which leaders. Meanwhile, Pakistani officials were working to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new negotiations.
Russia hits Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro in one of deadliest attacks on Ukraine
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.
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.
For Europe, getting Iran right starts with rejecting false alternatives
As someone who has dealt with European politics for decades, I understand that ambiguity is, at times, an even necessary tool in policymaking. But ambiguity has no place when confronting pressing, life-and-death situations. Iran today presents precisely such a moment, writes
Turkish police order 83 arrests over online praise for school shootings
At least nine were killed in a school shooting in southern Turkey on Wednesday, a day after another attack injured 16 people at a high school.
Turkish police detain 162 people over online praise for school shootings
At least 16 people were injured in a shooting at a high school on Tuesday, before another nine were killed in a separate school shooting on Wednesday.
Common IBS medications linked to higher risk of death in major study
A massive, nearly 20-year study tracking over 650,000 Americans with irritable bowel syndrome is raising new questions about the long-term safety of common treatments. Researchers found that some widely used medications—including antidepressants and certain antidiarrheal
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
