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Community holds vigil after Louisiana mass shooting
Residents gather near the scene of a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana hugging and consoling one another after a father shot dead eight children in a domestic rampage.
A crowd scientist is helping the Boston Marathon manage a growing field of 30,000-plus runners
Running the Boston Marathon is tough enough without having to jostle your way from Hopkinton to Copley Square.
South Korea targets syringe hoarding as war rattles supply chain
Syringes are the latest everyday item in South Korea to be hit by spillover from the Iran war.
Eight taken to hospital after South Korea marathon held in 30 deg C
Twelve runners fell ill, including suffering convulsions, dizziness and hyperventilation, officials said.
Terminator now: Robots just seized a Russian position in Ukraine
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky recently announced that ground robots (also known as unmanned ground vehicles) had captured a Russian position. Zelenskyy said it was the first time in the Ukraine war that an enemy position had been taken exclusively by robots. Ukraine’s
China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks
The US said earlier it fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade of Iranian ports.
Strong 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of a tsunami as high as 3m in Iwate prefecture and parts of Hokkaido.
Kneecap, Fontaines D.C. and more back ‘Stop The Game’ campaign protesting Ireland v Israel game
Several high profile figures from the music world are backing a campaign to boycott the upcoming Ireland v Israel football game: "Playing Israel is supporting Genocide.”
Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off northern Japan, tsunami warning issued
The tremor was strong enough to shake large buildings as far as Tokyo.
Nancy Sinatra Slams Trump for Sharing Frank Sinatra ‘My Way’ Video: ‘Sacrilege’
The singer took aim at the president for sharing a clip of her father performing the classic tune in 1974
Cannes’ Annecy Animation Showcase: Anime, Insect Stop Motion, Sci-Fi Cuisine and Oscar-Nominated Alain Gagnol (EXCLUSIVE)
The Annecy Animation Showcase comes back to Cannes’ Marché du Film for yet another year, shedding light on five promising animated features. Hailing from Japan, France and Mexico, these ongoing projects bring animation to Cannes, a collaboration between Cannes’ Marché du Film
Fuel eating microbes, chemicals and fire: the race to discover new ways to contain Arctic oil spills
As the rising number of vessels in the icy waters increases the risk of environmental disaster, scientists are scrambling to find potential solutions Last winter, inside the subarctic Churchill Marine Observatory in Canada, scientists embarked on an experiment they hoped would
ECDC highlights HPV vaccination for European Immunisation Week
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is marking European Immunisation Week 2026, by shining a spotlight on HPV vaccination. All countries in the EU and the European Economic Area now recommend HPV vaccination for both adolescent girls and boys. A Council
Min Aung Hlaing’s PR pardon a script written in Beijing
On April 17, the first day of the Myanmar New Year, Win Myint walked out of Taungoo Prison. He had been arrested in the small hours of February 1, 2021, the morning the military seized power from the government he led. He is Myanmar’s last democratically elected president.
Most South Koreans want to die at home but few do due to legal risks, medical support gaps
Critics say patients spending their final days in shared hospital wards alongside others nearing death face emotional strain.
Russia detains German citizen for 'terrorist' plot, Russian media report
MOSCOW, April 20 - A German citizen has been detained in Russia's Stavropol region for planning a \"terrorist attack\" at a law enforcement facility, Russian media reported on Monday.
Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S
DUBAI, April 20 (Reuters) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that every rational and diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions with the U.S., but added that vigilance and distrust in interactions with Washington were an "undeniable necessity",
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Israel Lebanon warning - Israel's military warned Lebanese civilians against returning to dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, claiming Hezbollah's activities in the area were violating a ceasefire agreement struck last week.
Karol G Brings J Balvin, Ryan Castro, Peso Pluma Out at Coachella, Announces Tour
"Nos vamos de tour," Karol shouted during her final song after bringing J Balvin, Ryan Castro, and Peso Pluma out earlier in the night
Woman who won legal case over greenhouse emissions awarded top environmental prize
Sarah Finch is among six recipients of the Goldman Environmental prize, awarded to honour grassroots activists around the world The woman whose campaigning set a legal precedent in the UK that stopped thousands of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions has been awarded one of the
Commission proposes measures to Google on sharing search engine data with third parties under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has sent preliminary findings to Google outlining proposed measures to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Under these proposed measures, Google should allow third party search engines to access search data, such as ranking, query, click and view
US releases video said to show mission to capture Iranian ship
The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
Moment US navy fires on and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship
US military footage shows a destroyer firing warning shots before boarding and seizing an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to evade a naval blockade, amid heightened tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
Obama and Mamdani sing with kids during first meeting in New York
Barack Obama joined New York mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care centre, reading to preschoolers and backing his affordability agenda for families.
Bulgaria's Radev 'pro-EU on surface' but a 'practical Trojan horse for Kremlin', says expert
The winner of the Bulgarian parliamentary elections, Rumen Radev, won't be "openly anti-EU", analyst Martin Vladimirov tells Europe Today. But he caveats that this is "a major win for the Kremlin and a culmination of a long strategy of Russia to solidify its influence in the
World weighs fate of Iran cease-fire after U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship
Iran said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations in Pakistan before the cease-fire expires on Tuesday, as the U.S. has maintained a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and seized an Iranian vessel, while both countries have exchanged military threats
Sri Lanka Easter bombings victims still seek justice seven years on
No one has been convicted since the attack, which killed 279 people.
More European countries cancel Kanye ‘Ye’ West gigs – Will the EU tour go ahead?
Kanye ‘Ye’ West’s upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been cancelled, as more European countries are turning their backs on the controversial rapper amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments.
Should kids be on social media? Europe moves toward age limits
Should kids be on social media? When are teens old enough to safely navigate the online world?
Commission advances cloud sovereignty through strategic procurement
This April, the European Commission awarded its Sovereign Cloud call for tender through which the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (Union entities) can procure sovereign cloud services for up to EUR 180 million over a period of six years. The tender was launched
Kurt Russell, Kristin Scott Thomas to Be Honored at Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Kurt Russell and Kristin Scott Thomas will be the recipients of Monte-Carlo Television Festival’s Crystal Nymph Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the film and TV industry. Both awards will be presented by Prince Albert II of Monaco during the event’s 65th
Won’t somebody save these hundreds of turtles condemned to death? | First Dog on the Moon
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Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia
The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.
US warship passes through Malacca Strait, Indonesian Navy says
The transit through the major sea route was in accordance with international law.
Louisiana gunman kills eight children in suspected domestic mass shooting
A man in Louisiana fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family on Sunday morning in Louisiana.
Major fire in Malaysia destroys hundreds of homes, displaces thousands
A massive fire in Sandakan, Malaysia, destroyed about 1,000 stilt homes and displaced more than 9,000 people, with survivors now sheltering in temporary camps.
EU plans major new investment in pan-European reporting
The EU has launched a multi-million-euro initiative aimed at “improving the quality” of news gathering at EU level. The European Commission says the proposal seeks to support independent audiovisual and digital pan-European reporting on EU affairs by European media outlets. The
After 200 years scientists finally crack the “dolomite problem”
After two centuries of failed attempts, scientists have finally grown dolomite in the lab, cracking a long-standing geological puzzle. They discovered that the mineral’s growth stalls because of tiny defects—but in nature, those flaws get washed away over time. By mimicking
David Bowie, Stranger Things and Foo Fighters: What's to see, do or hear this week in Europe
Ziggy Stardust illuminates London's Lightroom, Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd returns with a new, even grittier series, and Foo Fighters release their 12th album. Here's what to look out for this week.
Kites fill the sky as Berck-sur-Mer launches 39th international festival
The 39th International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer fills the sky with giant creations and hosts the World Kite Cup, drawing huge international crowds.
'Resumption of hostilities': seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink
A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire in the Gulf have pushed a fragile ceasefire with Tehran to the brink.
Anxiety lingers in divided Kashmir a year after shooting attack
The conflict in 2025 between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan was their worst in decades.
Gulf poised to move closer to China after the war
The Iran war has delivered a profound and systemic shock to the Gulf, fundamentally challenging two assumptions that have underpinned regional stability for the better part of a century. For decades, the Gulf’s economic model thrived on a perception of stability, reinforced by
How does the EU protect minors online? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new age-verification app to strengthen online child protection. 90 per cent of EU citizens back increased action. How has Europe addressed minors’ online safety so far? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
New approaches to tackling cervical cancer
More than 27,000 women in Europe die from cervical cancer each year. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for this disease and for at least five other cancers that affect both women and men. HPV vaccination is among the most effective tools available, yet its full