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One Piece chapter 1180 reveals Imu's true power but it's lost in translation
Chapter 1180 of One Piece showed Imu's strength against Zoro and Sanji, but the true power of the villain is lost in translation.
Crimson Desert is so packed with weird systems and quirks that it can be a struggle to remember them all—which is why we've made a quiz about everything from the stock market to space
Did you even make it out of Hernand yet to know these?
Iran executes two more members of exiled opposition: group
Iran on Monday executed two more members of opposition group the People's Mujahedin (MEK), the organisation said, with Iranian authorities saying they had been hanged on charges of spying for Israel. Mohammad (also known as Nima) Masoom Shahi, 38, and Hamed Validi, 45, were put
Burning wood for power worse for climate than gas equivalent, report finds
Research casts doubt on plans by UK government to offer subsidies for carbon capture attached to the power source Burning wood for power generation can be worse for the climate than burning gas, even when the resulting carbon dioxide emissions are captured and stored, new
Why so many mollusks sound Greek—their naming evolves at a snail's pace
"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet," said Juliet Capulet in William Shakespeare's famous play. And the same is presumably true for mollusks, albeit with different odors. When you think about the scientific names of animals, including our own species, Homo sapiens,
Water simulation of famous quantum effect reveals unexpected wave patterns
In the quirky quantum world, particles can be affected by forces that they never directly encounter. A classic example is the Aharonov–Bohm (AB) effect, where electrons are affected by a magnetic field, despite not passing through it. Although predicted in 1959, it took more
BBC Acquires French WWI Super-Soldier Action Series ‘The Sentinels’ From Studiocanal
“The Sentinels,” Canal+’s hugely ambitious French TV series blending superhero, steampunk and sci-fi themes into a WWI action drama, has found at home in the U.K. In a deal with Studiocanal, the BBC has acquired the series, which is produced by Federation Studios France and
Assi Azar Sets Celebrity Group Therapy Series ‘Who Wants to Start?’ Where Stars Will Discuss a ‘Defining Life Experience’ With Each Other (EXCLUSIVE)
Assi Azar is set to host a new celebrity-driven series “Who Wants to Start?” in which a handful of celebrities who share a “defining life moment” sit down together to discuss it on camera. Each episode will gather five celebrities who have all experienced a life-changing event
Turkmenistan and China Launch New Phase of Production at the Giant Galkynysh Gas Field
On April 16, 2026, an international conference held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, and dedicated to deepening cooperation between Turkmenistan and China, brought together high‑level representatives, industry leaders, researchers, and academic experts. The participants discussed
Consensus shifting on China-style industrial policy
I’ve long been an industrial policy enthusiast. My favorite popular nonfiction book is Joe Studwell’s “How Asia Works”, a synthesis of decades of research about the economic miracles in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. I wrote a whole series of posts examining the successes and
‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Set for 2027 as Lionsgate Play Pivots to Theatrical-First Hollywood Strategy in India
Lionsgate Play has confirmed a second season of “Heated Rivalry” for 2027, alongside a theatrical-first release model for a curated slate of premium Hollywood titles and more than 100 premieres lined up for India in 2026. The theatrical push, set to begin in September, will see
Cambodian king has ‘successful’ surgery after cancer diagnosis
He had surgery at a Beijing hospital on April 20, the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh said.
WWII bomb destroyed in controlled explosion in Paris
Video provided by French police shows the controlled detonation of a large bomb dating from the Second World War in Colombes. After attempts to remove the bomb’s detonator failed at midday, authorities buried it and later destroyed it in a controlled detonation.
China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks
BEIJING, April 20 (Reuters) - China has expressed concern over the "forced interception" by the U.S. of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, urging relevant parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement in a responsible manner.
Planning a hiking trip across Europe? These are the most unspoilt national parks
Bulgaria, Spain, Slovenia and Austria are at the top of the list.
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
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 of forces seizing 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.
