Schools in India to ring bells reminding students to drink water amid heatwave
Open air classes are also not allowed to be conducted in schools.
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Africa: Ethiopia Urges Innovation-Driven Ties At China-Africa Forum Focused On 'Made in Africa' Growth
[ENA] Ethiopia's President Taye Atske Selassie, joined African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this morning in Addis Ababa to address the inaugural Africa-China Entrepreneurs Summit (CAES).
Kelly Reichardt on Power and Hierarchy in the U.S.: ‘The American Story Keeps Repeating Itself’
“The American story keeps repeating itself,” U.S. filmmaker Kelly Reichardt told the audience of her masterclass Tuesday at Visions du Réel, a documentary film festival in Nyon, Switzerland. During an onstage conversation that is part of a wider tribute to the director,
Malaysia police seize vapes containing ‘zombie drug’ in raids on KL shops
The joint enforcement operation - named Op Vape 1.0 - was conducted from Apr 13 to Apr 17.
Japan is becoming the hinge of Indo-Pacific deterrence
China’s latest move at Scarborough Shoal may appear routine. By tightening access controls with a barrier and layered vessel presence, Beijing has once again signaled that its strategy aims to normalize its presence along key maritime lanes. Yet this move signals a broader
China unveils plan to make cities more youth, child friendly
The blueprint aims to deepen the construction of “youth-development-oriented cities".
Newsletter: EU set to unlock €90 billion for Ukraine after Hungary power shift
Also on today's newsletter: Luxembourgish Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel and former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin joined us.
Reusing places and spaces: EUmies Awards honour sustainable architecture and design
Winners of the 2026 EUmies Awards have been announced, with projects that focus on reusing and transforming existing spaces.
Malaysian rock singer Nash stable after emergency heart surgery, thanks fans for support
The lead vocalist of Lefthanded is recovering after undergoing emergency heart surgery. He has since been discharged and is in stable condition.
Chinese navy brushes past Okinawa islands after Japanese transit in Taiwan Strait
China regards democratically-governed Taiwan as part of its “sacred” territory despite Taipei’s rejection of the claim.
EU action plan for gender equality and women’s empowerment in EU external action (GAP IV)
About this initiative Hard-won gains on women’s human rights are being curtailed by authoritarian regimes and anti-rights movements worldwide at an unprecedent scale, and more than 30 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action. Donors’ cuts are
UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices
The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.
Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries close airspace
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace.
Taiwan president cancels Eswatini trip after African countries close airspace
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim further: Study
The drug is being increasingly found in waterways and presents an environmental challenge.
Maoist landmine legacy haunts India
For decades, Maoist fighters seeded stretches of central India’s forests with explosive devices.
Thailand offers backing for Myanmar’s bid to normalise ASEAN ties
The 11-member ASEAN bloc has yet to formally recognise Myanmar's new government.
EU countries push under-15 social media ban, Brussels presents age verification app
A wave of national bans is pushing the EU toward a continent-wide age limit. The European Commission says the enforcement technology is already in place. Watch the video.
EU Trade Chief heads to Washington hoping to unlock steel talks
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is travelling to Washington for the first time since the July 2025 EU-US trade deal, seeking to break the deadlock on removing 50% US tariffs on European steel and aluminium.
EU-Japan Defence Industry Dialogue
On 17 April, European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Toshio Ino attended the first meeting of the EU-Japan Defence Industry Dialogue, launched by the industries of both the EU and Japan under the EU-Japan
Europe Today: Bettel, Marin speak exclusively to Euronews as Hungary’s Ukraine loan veto nears end
Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Yellow dust keeps air quality ‘bad’ across South Korea
The authorities advise older adults and individuals with respiratory conditions to take precautions.
Too ‘fatty’: China has a glut of pork but consumers aren’t biting
Producers have been asked to accelerate the culling of ageing breeding sows and weak piglets.
Hangbags at dawn: Rare double-signed Hermès Birkin to headline major luxury auction
A Hermès Birkin bag signed twice by Jane Birkin is expected to fetch up to €275,000 at Heritage Auctions, as collector demand for celebrity-linked fashion pieces grows.
Syrian minorities refused asylum in Europe as rejections surge
By Amina Ismail and Layli Foroudi AMSTERDAM, April 22 (Reuters) - Armed men burst into the apartment where student Mohamad lived with his Alawite family in the Syrian city of Jableh on March 7 last year and forced the 20-year-old and his father to lie face down as they pleaded
Apartment collapses in Russia's Syzran, 11 injured after Ukrainian drone attack
MOSCOW, April 22 - Part of an apartment building has collapsed in the Russian city of Syzran on the Volga river after a Ukrainian drone attack, injuring 11 people, local authorities said on Wednesday.
Why US, Israel and Iran are headed for a frozen conflict
With a shaky ceasefire in place between the US, Israel and Iran – and little progress on talks to resolve the complex issues at the heart of the war – where is this conflict going? The most likely scenario is a frozen conflict. A frozen conflict is not static, but is an
High-profile inmates in South Korea are cashing in behind bars
Jailed former president Yoon Suk Yeol received more than 1.2 billion won (S$1 million) in funds.
Commissioner Jørgensen in Spain to discuss ways to tackle the energy and housing crises
On Monday and Tuesday, 20-21 April, Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen was in Madrid and Barcelona to discuss energy security, affordability and ways to tackle the housing crisis with Spanish national and local authorities, as well as sectorial stakeholders and young
Price rise contingency plans 'ready if needed'
The Manx treasury says plans are in place to protect essential services in the wake of the Iran war.
Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids
Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.
War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'
How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?
Africa: Africa's Medical Schools Push for 'Competence Over Certification' to Tackle 6.1m Health Worker Shortage
[This Day] Africa's medical education leaders have declared a decisive shift from "training for certification to training for competence", as the continent confronts a projected shortfall of 6.1 million health workers by 2030.
Charities deal with impact of higher fuel prices
Ferrying items has been made more difficult by fuel price increases of 35%, one charity says.
Africa: Nature's Last Strongholds - Why Unesco Sites Are a Lifeline for a Planet in Peril
[UN News] In a world where the drumbeat of environmental loss is growing louder, a new landmark report from UNESCO has revealed a rare glimmer of hope. While global wildlife has plummeted by a staggering 73 per cent since the 1970s, life within the UN science and culture
Africa: Anglican Leaders From Oceania Call for Just Climate Finance
[ACNS] The Primates and General Secretaries of the Anglican Provinces in Oceania have called on Member Churches around the Anglican Communion to advocate with their Governments on behalf of Pacific Island states and other nations heavily impacted by climate change.
Africa: How Cross-Border Fraud Networks Were Dismantled Across Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Cybercrime networks are scaling rapidly across Africa, reusing infrastructure, digital platforms and cross-border tactics to outpace fragmented enforcement systems. Increasingly, these groups operate like coordinated enterprises, exploiting gaps between
Help for people who use heating oil is on the way
North Lincolnshire Council is encouraging households to sign up for a support scheme.
‘Beautiful but precarious’: Photographer captures Earth’s fragile systems hanging by a thread
Nature photographer Jon McCormack warns the Earth's vital systems are 'changing faster than we realise’.
The window to protect global health from climate change is rapidly closing, report warns
Heat deaths, infectious diseases and food insecurity are rising across Europe as political action and public awareness lag behind, according to the 2026 Lancet Countdown report.
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Cruise tourism boom boosts employment: One job for every 20 passengers
The cruise tourism sector is establishing itself as a global engine capable of generating millions of jobs and billions in economic activity.
Here's what we know about John Ternus, Apple's new CEO
Low-profile but deeply embedded at Apple, incoming CEO John Ternus has spent nearly his entire career at the company. Here’s what we know about him.
Iran crisis and Strait of Hormuz disruption drive Wall Street shift to 24/7 tokenised markets
Driven by the need to manage risk outside of traditional exchange hours and the desire for greater capital efficiency, major banks and hedge funds are moving towards "always-on" digital infrastructure.
Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds
Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024 Democracy is under mounting threat from the climate crisis, with new analysis documenting how elections are increasingly shaped not only by political forces but also by
Taiwan’s KMT offers US an off-ramp from war with China
Amid all the tensions in the Middle East, the situation in East Asia looks a lot calmer. That’s especially true after a visit to Beijing by Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng Li-wun, a positive sign for peace and an encouraging step toward Washington’s longstanding interest in
EU and member states pledge over €812 million in response to crisis in Sudan
Today, as Sudanese citizens continue to suffer the world's most severe humanitarian emergency, the European Union, together with Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and the African Union, co-hosted the Third International Sudan Conference in Berlin. As the
Africa: One in Three Young Women in Africa Have Never Tested for HIV - New Study Shows Where the Gaps Lie
[The Conversation Africa] HIV remains one of the biggest public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, a region that accounts for approximately two-thirds of about 40 million people living with HIV globally.