United in diversity, divided by holidays: How Easter breaks across the EU

If you’re planning your spring getaway - or just nursing holiday envy - remember: when it comes to Easter in Europe, no two calendars are quite the same.

New global standards for macroeconomic statistics

In March 2025, the UN Statistical Commission endorsed the 2025 System of National Accounts (2025 SNA) and the 7th edition of the Balance of Payments Manual (BPM7) as the new global standards for compiling national accounts and balance of payments statistics. Eurostat and the

Maren Morris Sends Her Suitors Packing on Single ‘Bed No Breakfast’

The light-hearted song will appear on the country singer's forthcoming LP, Dreamsicle

How to protect your financial assets against Trump's tariffs

Deutsche Bank's Chief Investment Officer and chief strategist from private bank Merck Finck gives advice on how to protect assets against market volatility sparked by Trump's tariffs.

LVMH CEO criticises Brussels bureaucrats as US-EU tensions simmer

French businessman Bernard Arnault warned trade tensions with the US would wreak havoc on European businesses — criticising Brussels' negotiation skills.

Star Wars Celebration: Lucasfilm Unveils ‘Light & Magic’ Season 2 Trailer

Lucasfilm super fans were treated to video greetings from director Joe Johnston and producer Ron Howard, as well as a highlight reel from the show and a panel discussion with Industrial Light & Magic creative collaborators.

French rape victim Gisèle Pelicot’s book to be adapted by HBO?

Pelicot won international acclaim last year for her courage during the trial of her former husband, Dominique Pelicot. Her upcoming memoir "A Hymn to Life" will be published next year and reports indicate that HBO will adapt the book.

Lana Del Rey Shares Intimate Ballad ‘Bluebird’

The song is the second track to emerge from the singer's forthcoming Americana album

US strikes on Yemen fuel port kill 38, Huthis say

US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 38 people, Huthi rebels said Friday, in one of the deadliest attacks of Washington's renewed campaign against the Iran-backed group. The strikes also injured more than 100 people, according to a Huthi-run television station that

Diddy: Cassie Assault Footage Is Not 'Accurate' Or 'Reliable,' Forensic Expert Claims

Video of Diddy’s alleged assault on Cassie is being called neither “accurate” nor “reliable” by a former NYPD officer with years of video analysis experience.

European Statistical Monitor: April edition

Eurostat has released the European Statistical Monitor, a dashboard with short-term indicators covering different areas, such as economy, environment, business, health and work. This monthly updated dashboard is designed to track developments within the EU as a whole and its

Amazon: Despite Bull Hype, Stock Price Same As 4 Years Ago

Over 170 arrested for attacks on Pakistan KFC outlets in Gaza war protests

KFC has long been viewed as a symbol of the United States in Pakistan.

EU bolsters economic security with new recommendation on export controls

The EU has released a Recommendation to enhance the co-ordination of national control lists of dual-use items. Developed in close collaboration between the European Commission and the Council, the Recommendation provides a framework that will help member states to align their

Fire, fronds and flax: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Africa: Solving Africa's Fragmented Health Records Crisis

[allAfrica] My friend, Adjoa, a first-time mother in Ghana, looked forward to welcoming her newborn. On the delivery day, she was away from her primary care center and rushed to another hospital for delivery, unaware that critical information about her dangerously placed

Anwar’s highly calculated handshake with Min Aung Hlaing

When Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in his capacity as ASEAN’s 2025 rotational chair, met Myanmar Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw on April 17, the diplomatic calculus of Southeast Asia shifted—if only slightly and with deep ambivalence. The meeting,

Raising a unified European army: myth or reality?

Some European leaders have recently renewed calls for the creation of a European army—an idea that has long stalled on the continent. But is it time to revive it? Not for now, and likely not in the longer term either, several EU officials told Euronews.

US ambassador to Japan ‘extremely optimistic’ about trade deal

Japanese companies are the biggest investors in the United States.

Turkey’s opposition works to seize momentum after leader’s arrest

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu brought rare unity among Turkey’s opposition — energy his party hopes will help it build an anti-Erdogan coalition.

Commission authorises medicine for treatment of early Alzheimer's disease

The Commission has granted EU authorization for Leqembi, a medicine to treat mild cognitive impairment in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, under strict conditions. It is the first such medicine to be authorized in the EU. This medicine is for use in people who have only

Netflix profit jumps as price hikes and subscription growth beat expectations

Netflix’s first quarter earnings again topped analysts’ expectations, thanks to its price hikes across the board and higher-than-expected subscription growth. The company appears to be sheltered from the global trade routs, with the stock significantly outperforming peers this

Which European countries are most exposed to Russian disinformation?

A new study says that there's a sophisticated effort to spread disinformation in regions of strategic value to the Kremlin, particularly Eastern Europe.

Chinese vent anger at Trump's trade war with memes, mockery

Defiant posts have shot to the top of the most-searched lists on social media.

Trump administration announces fees on Chinese-built vessels at US ports

The Trump administration announced new fees on Chinese-built vessels on Thursday, stating that the move aims to "begin to reverse Chinese dominance, address threats to the US supply chain, and send a demand signal for US-built ships."

AMD: This Dip Is A Gift

Former rebels in southern Philippines trade bullets for ballots

Maintaining peace in its volatile Bangsamoro region is important for the Philippines, amid its bid for one of the 10 non-permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.

List of dangerous products notified in Commission's Safety Gate 2024 sets the path for increased consumer protection

The European Commission has unveiled its annual report on Safety Gate, the European Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products. The report presents an overview of dangerous products notified in the Safety Gate in 2024. 4,137 alerts were notified last year - the highest

Small businesses in China fret over US tariffs, look to manage costs

As US imports become more expensive, Chinese shopowners are seeking alternatives to mitigate the impact.

How Trump’s tariffs are dampening hopes of a luxury sector revival

The global luxury sector, which has been facing slowing demand and an eroding customer base in the last several months, could be further hit by the escalating trade war between China and the US.

Credo Technology: The Stars Are Aligned For A Bullish Reversal (Technical Analysis)

Interview with Kazakhstan Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Roman Vassilenko

On the occasion of the Central Asia Media Forum held in Astana on April 16, Roman Vassilenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan (pictured), gave an exclusive interview to Derya Soysal from EU Reporter. In this conversation, he shared insights into Kazakhstan’s

Africa: Africa Tired of Being Poor, Says Akinwunmi Adesina

[Daily Trust] President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, says for African nations to overcome poverty and underdevelopment, the continent must stop the export of raw materials.

Africa: Africa CDC Unveils Strategic Plan to Transform Health Financing, Advance Self-Reliance

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- African governments have been urged by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to harness the continent's annual 95 billion USD in diaspora remittances towards supporting national health priorities, as part of a broader push for

Africa: World Bank Provides Additional Financing of U.S.$4 Million to Support Guinea-Bissau's First Digital Census

[World Bank] Bissau -- The World Bank has approved an additional grant of US$4 million to support Guinea-Bissau's population and housing census, bringing the total financing for the census to US$10 million. This support is part of the Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in

Africa: West Africa Takaful MD Named 'Most Outstanding Community Insurance Professional in Africa'

[The Point] The managing director cum chief executive officer (CEO) for West Africa Takaful Insurance, Momodou Musa Joof has been awarded the Most Outstanding Community Insurance Professional in Africa.

Africa: 'A Great Loss' - SciDev Former Africa Editor Passes Away

[SciDev.Net] Nairobi -- "A great loss" for science journalism as Kenyan science journalist Ochieng' Ogodo--the former head of SciDev.Net's English language Africa edition--passed away in the early hours of Thursday (17 April).

Battleground: Big Tech — Where US tariffs and EU trade collide

The EU has a 90-day breathing space to negotiate while a blanket 10% US tariff rate continues to apply. The bloc is hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst - with targeting of US Big Tech among its options. How feasibly could Europe smite the tech it relies on?

'War has taken everything': AFP reporter returns home to Khartoum

It had been nearly two years since AFP journalist Abdelmoneim Abu Idris Ali set foot in his home in war-torn Khartoum, after the sound of children playing in the street gave way to the fearsome fire of machine guns. Sudan's once-peaceful capital awoke to the sound of bombs and

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How one council’s £20m saving is a wake-up call for public services

Caerphilly Council has cut more than £20m in its first year of working with business consultants, Perago, with a road map to save a further £45m by 2027. Perago, a Swansea-based consultancy who work with public sector organizations such as local authorities, the Home Office,

From butterflies to wind turbines, project preserves world’s sonic heritage

Online exhibition collects soundscapes from nature reserves and sites such as Machu Picchu and Taj Mahal The sounds of wind turbines, rare whales and the Amazonian dawn chorus are among the noises being preserved as part of an exhibition of soundscapes found in world heritage

New Pornographers Drummer Joe Seiders Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

In a statement, the band said they are "absolutely shocked" and "have immediately severed all ties" with Seiders

Trump says tariff deal with China likely within 3-4 weeks

China’s commerce ministry also said it had been maintaining working-level communication with US counterparts.

Africa: Marking 27 Years of the Guiding Principles On Internal Displacement

[OCHA] oday marks the 27th anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement - a landmark framework that defines the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and outlines the responsibilities of national governments and other authorities to protect and support

The Chinese Century won’t mean what most expect

Witnessing America’s flamboyantly stupid economic self-harm and its slow descent into authoritarianism has made some people ask whether the 21st century will end up being the Chinese Century. New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman says yes: “There was a time when people came

Africa: Universal Declaration of Human Rights Among New Entries to Unesco Memory of the World Register

[UN News] The archives of British naturalist Charles Darwin, whose theory of evolution by natural selection revolutionized understanding of nature and humanity's place within it, are among 74 new additions to a UN list of documentary heritage of universal value.

Africa: Africa CDC and WHO Update Mpox Strategy As Outbreaks Persist

[Africa CDC] Africa CDC and WHO have updated their Joint Continental Response Plan for the mpox emergency as the disease continues to affect new areas. The revised strategy focuses on controlling outbreaks, while expanding vaccination coverage and transitioning toward a

Africa: Smallholder Farmers Are Not 'Beneficiaries', but the 'Co-Creators of Change'

[IPS] Nairobi -- Eliud Rugut comes from generations of farmers, yet his family expected him to move out of their home and pursue another career.

Africa: African Arguments

[African Arguments] African Arguments was originated in 2005 as a pan-African platform for news, investigation and opinion. It has sought to amplify a diversity of voices on issues of importance in Africa, and at its peak has reached a vast number of readers, primarily on the