Sport or study? South Korea divided over student-athlete rules

More than 80 per cent of student-athletes supported abolishing or revising the system.

India car dealers warn Iran war may hit supplies

They warned of possible supply or dispatch disruptions in the near term.

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says

SEOUL, April 6 - North Korea appears to be distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with the U.S. after the Iran war, South Korean lawmakers said on Monday, citing the spy agency.

North Korea working on carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead delivery, Seoul says

SEOUL, April 6 - North Korea's test of a solid-fuel rocket engine is intended for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) built with carbon fibre to extend range and allow for delivery of heavier and possibly multiple warheads, South Korean lawmakers said on Monday.

Iran executes man over attack on military site during January protests, Mizan reports

DUBAI, April 6 - Iran executed a man named Ali Fahim convicted over an attempt to storm a military facility and access an armoury during unrest in January, state media said on Monday, after the Supreme Court upheld his sentence.

Japan’s govt creates first road map for bear population control

The government is aiming for “coexistence between bears and humans” by fiscal year 2030.

China mourned an education influencer. The grief was a quiet revolt

The public mourning was by no means an organised protest, but it carried an unmistakable social charge.

Africa: Tanzania Pushes for Self-Reliant Africa

[Daily News] Tangier -- FINANCE Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar has urged African countries to adopt a unified approach to building resilient and self-reliant economies amid global crises. He emphasised the need for designing and implementing sustainable and inclusive

€500 billion-worth European data economy troubles continue

As AI grabs the spotlight, Europe’s data economy still powers billions in value, yet fragmented GDPR enforcement continues to hold innovators back. The Digital Omnibus was meant to help, but the EU now risks retreating from even modest reform.

Inside the weird world of octopus sex as scientists find sensory arm that can deposit sperm

Male octopuses can fertilise a mate, even if they cannot see their sexual partner.

Latest news bulletin | April 6th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Could fusion energy save Europe from the energy crisis?

Among the leading European startups in the field of fusion energy, Proxima Fusion is working on stellarators, an underused technology in the field.

Sky-high attractions: Iconic roof walks thrill-seekers can’t miss around the world

From a Zaha Hadid landmark in Seoul to a record-breaking view in Toronto, add these adventures to your bucket list.

Inside Armenia’s underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief

Once state-funded, the centre now faces possible closure after the government withdrew support, saying the treatment lacks scientific evidence.

Africa: AI Is Fuelling the 'Digital Colonisation' of Africa, Warns UN Scientist

[RFI] The United Nations has launched its first global panel on artificial intelligence, as concerns grow that the technology could deepen global inequalities - particularly in Africa, where systems are largely imported after being shaped elsewhere.

Africa: 'Politics and Glamour' Take the Catwalk At African Fashion Exhibition

[RFI] For decades, African designers have channelled changing notions of identity and aspiration into fashion. The exhibition "Africa Fashion", now showing at the Quai Branly museum in Paris, explores the diversity and dynamism of the continent's styles from the independence

‘Arrogant, resilient, optimistic’: The secret traits for a successful entrepreneur?

“I always wanted to build something, and I just could not see myself working for someone, doing someone else's bidding”: Lieferando’s founder Christoph Gerber shares how he became a successful founder and entrepreneur.

Newly upgraded Kelantan airport turns into illegal racing spot

Transport Minister Anthony Loke instructed local authorities to conduct enforcement operations.

Expensive fuel and war fears hit Thai confidence for Songkran trips

The war in the Middle East is casting a shadow over travel during the Songkran festival.

Israeli rescuers search for missing in building strike, two dead

Israeli firefighters were searching for two missing people in the rubble of a residential building in the northern city of Haifa after it was struck by an Iranian missile that killed two others, authorities said Monday. The direct hit on a seven-storey building tore through

All AI, all the time

But before I do that, here’s a roundup full of short takes and stories about AI. First, though, an episode of Econ 102! Officially, the podcast is over, but we still occasionally do a reprise episode. This one, fittingly, is about AI biosecurity. Anyway, here are six other

Trump vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut, says a deal is possible

(This story contains strong language in paragraph 7) WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it did not make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline, as he praised U.S. special forces who rescued

China issues e-commerce guidance after EU lawmakers press country on unsafe products

EU lawmakers had pressed China about a ‌surge of dangerous products that entered the bloc.

South Korea's Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies

SEOUL, April 6 (Reuters) - South Korea must accept a degree of risk in importing crude oil from the Middle East amid blockages of the Strait of Hormuz, President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday. "There are not many alternative routes, and if shipments are cut off altogether

Saudi oasis town adjusts to life in the firing line

For generations, a Saudi oasis town has been a favoured spot for stressed visitors from the nearby capital Riyadh to come and decompress. But the serenity in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj has been rattled after it found itself in the line of fire from Iranian attacks. Renowned for

'Not the Cairo we know': Energy shock from Iran war dims Egypt nights

At a roadside cafe in downtown Cairo, Abu Ali was mid domino throw when the lights snapped off under new early-closing orders enacted to curb Egypt's soaring energy bill due to the US-Israel war on Iran. "I used to stay here until 2:00 am," the 63-year-old told AFP, tapping his

Faces of Death 2026 review: Eemake is smart, well-made, and not all that disturbing

Is it really Faces of Death if you don't feel gross about watching it?

‘Faces of Death’ Review: A ’70s-Style B-Horror Movie Taps into the Growing Appetite for Horror That’s ‘Real’

The idea that a sicko like Arthur isn’t just a serial killer — he’s part of the new anything-goes attention economy! — is a provocative but facile idea. Yet that’s part of what gives "Faces of Death" the texture of a '70s grindhouse movie. They often had ideas too. "Faces of

South Korea’s Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies

Like many other Asian economies, South Korea relies heavily on energy imports.

Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up ‘reunification’ push

Ms Cheng Li-wun is travelling at a time of increased Chinese military pressure on Taiwan.

Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up 'reunification' push

TAIPEI, April 6 - Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun leaves on Tuesday for China and a potential meeting with President Xi Jinping on what she says is a peace mission as Beijing makes a renewed push to convince Taiwanese to support \"reunification\".

Chris Murphy on Trump's Iran threat: 'A clear war crime'

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday derided President Trump’s latest threats to Iran as “war crimes” if committed. “Trump is calling reporters today to tell them he is going to commit mass war crimes next week,” Murphy wrote on the social platform X. “GOP leaders need to stop

Singaporean man hit by car while crossing road in Johor Bahru

The victim had injuries to his hands, feet and head.

US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports

April 5 (Reuters) - The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday, citing four U.S., Israeli and regional sources with knowledge of the talks.

Israel and the U.S.: tactical heroics, strategic blindness

Indonesian military considers reducing peacekeepers to Lebanon

The 753 Indonesian soldiers currently stationed in Lebanon are set to be replaced by a new batch.

Vietnam’s Parliament convenes to confirm new state leaders

Members were elected in March in a vote which the Communist Party won almost 97 per cent of seats.

Stacey Abrams on Trump’s mail-in voting order: ‘Patently illegal’

Former Georgia state Rep. Stacey Abrams (D) on Saturday slammed President Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting as unconstitutional and illegal. “It is patently illegal, and it is entirely in the playbook of voter suppression that Republicans, including Donald Trump, have

South Korea's Lee expresses regret to North Korea over drone incursion

SEOUL, April 6 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed regret to North Korea over a drone incursion that he said was carried out by a South Korean individual without government approval, stressing Seoul's commitment to preventing future incidents.

South Korea Presidents Lee says regrets ‘reckless’ drones sent to North

He said a National Intelligence Service official and an active-duty soldier were involved.

‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’: Ashley Iaconetti On Her Return to Reality TV and Why Taylor Frankie Paul Should Never Have Been the ‘Bachelorette’

Ever since “The Bachelor” alum Ashley Iaconetti was announced as one of the seven women anchoring Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,” fans of the long-running ABC franchise — which featured the reality star on at least four iterations — have been eager to see what

Asia markets brace for Trump's promised assault on Iranian infrastructure

Trump's threats to destroy civilian infrastructure in Iran if the Strait of Hormuz is not open by Tuesday have put traders on edge for reciprocal attacks by Tehran.

AI breakthrough cuts energy use by 100x while boosting accuracy

AI is consuming staggering amounts of energy—already over 10% of U.S. electricity—and the demand is only accelerating. Now, researchers have unveiled a radically more efficient approach that could slash AI energy use by up to 100× while actually improving accuracy. By combining

Mitski Brings Mania and Serenity to a Momentous Residency at Hollywood High School: Concert Review

As Mitski played a five-night engagement at Hollywood High School this past week, any teachers who might have made it into the school auditorium for the shows must have been insanely jealous of how hushed her audiences were, at least between songs, when a hush was called for.

Obama, Newsom congratulate UCLA for winning first NCAA women's basketball championship

The women’s basketball program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) captured its first NCAA title on Sunday, receiving praise from former President Obama and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) after the victory. The No. 1-seed Bruins, led by head coach Cori Close,

How one factory in China learnt to live with Trump, tariffs and turmoil

Agilian Technology saw its US orders, accounting for more than half its revenue, frozen for months.

How one factory in China learned to live with Trump, tariffs and turmoil

DONGGUAN, China, April 6 - U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs sought to hurt Chinese manufacturing, but for one electronics maker, a turbulent 2025 ended with a belief that China is a location that is difficult to replicate - as long as things don't change too drastically.

Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran

Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.

Chile and Argentina seek to "confront common enemies" in Kast's first state visit

Chilean President José Antonio Kast departed Sunday on his first official trip abroad to meet his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei in a state visit centered on security, organized crime and the extradition of former guerrilla member Galvarino Apablaza.