Hotel stay offers new way to support animal welfare in north-east Japan
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South Korea’s watchdog names Coupang founder as controlling entity
The move could subject it to more strict regulatory scrutiny.
Toll the Malacca Strait — and price out American hegemony
On April 22, Indonesia’s finance minister went off-topic during a symposium and raised the possibility of tolling the Strait of Malacca in light of the current Hormuz crisis, drawing swift rejections from the foreign ministers of Singapore, Malaysia and even Indonesia. All
Iran: Reza Pahlavi’s European tour and the problem of legitimacy
In April 2026, Reza Pahlavi (pictured)—the son of the deposed Shah of Iran—undertook a high-profile tour of Europe, visiting Sweden, Italy, and Germany. The stated aim was to mobilise political support, engage policymakers, and position himself as a leading figure within Iran’s
Barry Cowen MEP tells European Parliament it’s time to get serious about CAP funding with real proposals and practical solutions necessary
Fianna Fáil MEP for the Midlands North-West and full member of the European Parliament’s AGRI Committee, Barry Cowen (pictured) has welcomed growing support in the Parliament against proposed cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy, saying momentum is now building not just to
EU and partners sign the Global Green Bond Initiative Fund to mobilize up to €20 billion in investments for sustainable infrastructure
The European Union and partner development finance institutions have signed the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) Fund, a new public-private investment tool to mobilize up to €20 billion of private capital for sustainable infrastructure projects in low and middle-income
Cheaper, cleaner electric trucks overhaul China’s logistics
Manufacturers expect the vehicles to make up the majority of domestic truck sales in a few years.
India airlines warn of flight suspensions as war drives up fuel cost
Speculation is mounting that fuel prices will be raised after state elections end on April 29.
Shen Yun Performing Arts Faces Multiple Allegations of Abuse and Forced Labour, Triggering Investigations
According to multiple reports in German media Vorsprung Online and The New York Times, Shen Yun Performing Arts—which promotes itself as reviving “5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture”—has recently become embroiled in a series of controversies. Several former dancers have
Australian mother who faked son's cancer to fund 'lavish' lifestyle jailed
The mother-of-two shaved her six-year-old's son's head and eyebrows as part of the deception.
California governor candidates struggle for standout moments at feisty debate
California gubernatorial candidates struggled to break through on the debate stage Tuesday, as Democrats look to capitalize on former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) dramatic exit from the crowded field. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, billionaire Tom Steyer,
Stephen Colbert Says He Made ‘The Late Show’ More Political After His Producer Told Him ‘That’s the Part the Audience Wants to See’
Stephen Colbert recently told The New York Times that, after an uneven first couple of months of “The Late Show,” his producer encouraged him to lean back into his political roots. Colbert said at first, the plan was to back away from politics after his transition from “The
Whoosh or wait? Will fatal Indonesia train crash put brakes on its high-speed rail ambitions?
The crash has also raised questions over why automatic train protection systems remain incomplete.
Tourists told to cut air conditioning, save fuel on Cook Islands
The island depends on imported diesel for electricity, making it highly vulnerable to fuel shortages.
Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
By Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Britain's King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught subject of the Middle East conflict into comments at a White House state dinner
Taiwan minister says she visited second islet in disputed South China Sea
TAIPEI, April 29 - The Taiwanese minister in charge of the Coast Guard visited a second Taiwan-controlled islet deep in the South China Sea, she said on Wednesday, adding that complaints by Vietnam about her trip would not cause any regional tensions.
Nepal wants to become a data centre hub. It has no rules for how
An environment ministry official also said that the pollution aspects have not yet been envisioned.
Trump says King Charles “agrees” Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon
President Trump on Tuesday said King Charles III “agrees” that Iran should not have a nuclear weapon. “We're doing a little Middle East work right now, as you might know, and we're doing very well. We have militarily defeated that particular opponent, and we're never going to
Indonesia daycare abuse exposes oversight failures
The police said excessive workloads appeared to push caregivers to resort to violence.
Philippine tax agency orders probe on V-P Sara Duterte’s businesses
The agency said it has found probable cause to examine tax records of Ms Duterte and her spouse Manases Carpio.
Jimi Hendrix Bandmates’ Heirs Lose Royalties Fight Against Sony, Hendrix Estate
“This decision means we can continue protecting [Jimi's] legacy with the love, care, and integrity it deserves," the guitar legend's sister tells Rolling Stone
‘Unequivocal evidence’: Europe’s climate crisis threatens food, health and economy
At least 95% of Europe was hotter than normal in 2025, the latest European State of the Climate report from Copernicus reveals.
Anthony Albanese rules out gas export tax on existing contracts and criticises ‘populist’ campaign
Prime minister says the middle of a global fuel crisis is ‘the worst possible time to jeopardise’ Australia’s partnerships with Asian trading partners Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The prime
‘Daredevil’ Star Reveals [SPOILER]’s Shocking Death Was Changed After Filming: ‘They CGI’ed Me Shooting Him in the Head’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for the seventh episode of “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2, now streaming on Disney+. “Daredevil: Born Again” has killed off another major character — but the fatal murder scene was originally shot with a much happier ending.
Neverness to Everness codes and how to redeem them for free Annulith
Get the latest Annulith freebies for pulling characters.
Roger Sweet, Creator of He-Man, Dies at 91
Roger Sweet, the creator of the He-Man action figure, which spawned the popular ‘80s cartoon series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,” died on Tuesday after a battle with dementia, TMZ reports. He was 91. Sweet was the lead designer for Mattel’s Preliminary Design
A new game in The Division series just shadowdropped on PC, and it's free
Resurgence was meant to be a mobile exclusive, but here we are.
Can AI-Free Films Become an Online Powerhouse? Justine Bateman Thinks So (Exclusive)
The filmmaker-advocate is launching a Web portal dedicated to human-led work.
Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine
It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.
Rising anti-vaccine sentiment in Indonesia undermines child immunisation efforts
Concerns of whether vaccines are halal and low public trust are among factors driving the sentiment.
Why nationality is more than a personal choice in South Korea
South Korea ties citizenship closely to duty, most notably mandatory military service for men.
More than 70 House Dems call on Trump to keep Chinese automakers out of US
More than 70 Democrats in the House signed on to a Tuesday letter urging President Trump to block Chinese automakers from saturating the U.S. car market. Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell (D) led the effort with support from 73 colleagues ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese
Sam Neill Shares He’s Cancer-Free After Chemo Stopped Working: ‘An Extraordinary Thing’
"It looked like I was on the way out," the Jurassic Park star said
Hill Republicans want Trump to solve their internal problems
The GOP agenda is running aground, and many lawmakers believe only direct presidential engagement will fix it.
Indonesia deadly train crash renews railway safety concerns
As of April 28, at least 15 people were confirmed killed in the incident, while 88 others sustained injuries.
Elon Musk appeared more petty than prepared
Today the first witness was sworn in in Musk v. Altman: Elon Musk. I was surprised by how flat he seemed. This is not the first time I've seen Musk in court. During his defamation suit, he turned on the charm and the jury responded by finding him not guilty. Today he looked
Secret Service director: Agents did 'great job' in WHCA dinner shooting response
Secret Service Director Sean Curran on Tuesday said the agents who responded to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner did a “great job” reacting to the unexpected intruder. “My agents did a great job,” Curran told CBS News's Nikole Killion, while appearing for a
Elon Musk tells the jury that all he wants to do is save humanity
On the stand, Elon Musk is positioning himself as a savior. In the high-profile trial between him and his fellow OpenAI co-founder, now CEO, Sam Altman, Musk opened by going through his background. He went as far back as being raised in South Africa and arriving in Canada for
What’s Coming to Disney+ in May 2026
Disney+ is heading into May with a packed lineup of premieres, returning favorites and major live sports. May kicks off with the premiere of “Sofia the First: Royal Magic” and “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Chibi: Shorts.” ESPN broadcasts begin early, including the
Event Habitat Dex and Pokédex list in Pokémon Pokopia
Here are all the limited-time event habitats and Pokémon in Pokémon Pokopia and what you need to make them.
House panel moves 3 priority bills toward floor vote
Republican leadership has struggled to break stalemates amid intraparty debates.
Macro and A16Z Cultural Leadership Fund Launch Fellowship With Inaugural Class of Seven Storytellers
Macro and Andreessen Horowitz Cultural Leadership Fund have unveiled the inaugural class of the Epigraph Creator Fellowship, a program designed to connect culturally grounded storytellers with emerging AI tools shaping the future of content creation. The eight-week fellowship
Here's what's on the White House's state dinner menu for King Charles
President Trump and Melania Trump will be joining Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla at a meal fit for royalty. The White House has released details of the menu for Tuesday's state dinner. The first lady "led preparations for the dinner," according to the White House.
Papertown, New Documentary About Appalachian Paper Mill Shutdown, Features Title Song By Dave Matthews
Papertown, a new documentary about the shutdown of an 115-year-old paper mill in an Appalachian town, is coming to screens, and it features a new song by Dave Matthews. You can hear some of it in the trailer out today. “The movie is stunning,” Matthews says. “It’s
Panama Canal sees spike in vessel traffic due to war in Middle East
PANAMA CITY, April 28 (Reuters) - The Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous agency that runs the major freight channel through Central America, on Tuesday said the U.S.-Iran war in the Middle East should cause more shipments to travel through the canal. "The expectation is that
House tees up vote on ethanol compromise, which would attach to Farm Bill
The House is seeking to advance a biofuel bill and then procedurally tie it to the Farm Bill before sending the package to the Senate. The legislation in question enables year-round sales of gasoline with a high ethanol content, which is typically restricted in the summer due
It’s primetime for conspiracy theorist video creators
In the days since this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner was cut short when shots were fired at the event, there has been a boom of conspiracy theory videos created by people who insist that the entire situation was a false flag operation. These kinds of theories are