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Stock markets gain and oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks
Asian markets were mostly up Tuesday morning tracking Wall Street gains, as oil prices fell on expectations that a possible second round of talks between the US and Iran would end the Iran war.
Trump uses McDonald’s Oval Office stunt to tout new US tip tax break
Donald Trump staged a McDonald’s DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office to promote new tax deductions on tips, touting relief of up to $25,000.
U.S.-mediated Israel-Lebanon talks to begin Monday in Washington amid cease-fire tensions
The Israeli and Lebanese envoys to the U.S. will meet amid conflicting statements on the purpose of the talks. Sources: Talks will allow Netanyahu to buy time and continue Israel's strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, while presenting goodwill toward Trump
Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational
10 April 2026 marks a significant milestone in European border security as the Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes fully operational across all Schengen countries. Passport stamps are being replaced with digital records of entries and exits of non-EU nationals coming for short
236 measles cases in Japan since January, up 3.6 times from 2025
A hundred cases were recorded between March 9 and April 5.
Indian Rapper King’s Prime Video Series ‘Lukkhe’ Sets Worldwide Premiere Date (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video has locked a worldwide premiere date for “Lukkhe,” an eight-episode musical action drama directed by Himank Gaur and produced by Vipul D. Shah and Rajesh Bahl under Optimystix Entertainment and White Guerrilla LLP. Created and executive produced by Agrim Joshi and
Humanity isn’t ready for AI’s biological threat
Artificial intelligence is rapidly learning to autonomously design and run biological experiments, but the systems intended to govern those capabilities are struggling to keep pace. AI company OpenAI and biotech company Ginkgo Bioworks announced in February 2026 that OpenAI’s
South Korea to start building Sejong presidential office in August 2027
SEOUL, April 14 - South Korea will begin construction of a presidential office in the administrative city of Sejong in August next year, the presidential Blue House said on Tuesday, as President Lee Jae Myung seeks to ensure the complex can be used within his term.
China Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan pleads guilty to fraud
Hui and Evergrande also face charges of illegally extending loans, fraudulently issuing securities and bribery, says a Shenzhen court.
Lisbon voted the most colourful city in the world. Porto ranks third
A study by Irish travel insurance company JustCover has chosen Lisbon as the most colourful city in the world. More than 2.6 million colours were detected in the photographs analysed of the Portuguese capital.
‘These flowers have witnessed horrific things’: Steve McQueen’s bountiful Grenada – in pictures
The artist and film-maker spent a summer on the island making poetic images of the local flora – and exploring their connections to Grenada’s historical trauma Continue reading...
Chepe Express: A train journey through Mexico’s natural and cultural diversity
Mexico's railway jewel crosses the Sierra Tarahumara mountain range in the northern state of Chihuahua, between mountains, canyons, tunnels and bridges, in one of the most impressive train journeys on the planet.
The must-visit wine destinations and regions of 2026, according to the Wine Travel Awards
From ancient winemaking in Georgia to New World wine in California, here’s where you should be headed this year.
Content professional finds dream job in Munich
Patience and perseverance paid off for Italian content specialist Giorgia Cappellina when she sought the support of EURES to realize her ambition of moving to work in Germany. Giorgia, aged 29, wanted to move from her home town of Padua for a better quality of life. She was
Europe Today: Magyar teases priorities, Trump blockades Hormuz
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.
Mass drone warfare is Europe’s rising security threat
France has just announced an €8.5 billion investment to increase drone and missile stocks by 400 per cent before 2030. The move joins Germany’s decision to invest €10 billion in military drones and Poland’s recent “drone revolution” initiative.
Quad needs to break China’s rare earth hold on Myanmar
The Indo-Pacific’s quest for critical mineral security is colliding with an uncomfortable reality: the geography of heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) does not map neatly onto internationally recognized sovereignty. As the Quad — comprising the United States, India, Japan and
US, Philippines plan biggest-ever military drills as war threats grow
Balikatan 2026 is being held amid the Iran war and unresolved disputes over the South China Sea.
Sony’s Tom Rothman Calls on Theaters to Provide a Better Consumer Experience: “Get Off the Ad Crack”
The forthright executive says studios aren't solely to blame for the lagging box office, and that exhibitors must enforce windows, have shorter preshows and keep ticket prices in check.
Lebanon, Israel to meet for tough talks in Washington
Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for US-mediated talks on ending the war in Lebanon, but the prospects of an agreement appear slim. Naim Qassem -- the leader of pro-Iran Hezbollah, which is battling Israel -- called for the talks
Giant echidnas weighing 15kg roamed Victoria – and the evidence was hiding in plain sight
A skull fragment found in a tray of unsorted fossils collected more than a century ago leads to discovery Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A prehistoric fossil, hiding in plain sight in museum
Evaluation of the EU Agency for the Co-operation of Energy Regulators
The European Commission has published a 4-week call for evidence to gather input for its evaluation of the EU Agency for the Co-operation of Energy Regulators (ACER). Input into this consultation will feed into the Commission’s preparation of the evaluation, required under
Africa: 'A Crisis in Motion' - IFRC Sounds Alarm As Sudan's Humanitarian Needs Escalate
[IFRC] Port Sudan/Nairobi/Geneva, 13 April 2026 -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warns that shifting patterns of displacement and return in Sudan create rapidly evolving humanitarian needs across the country.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visits China to discuss Middle East war
China also welcomed other leaders of countries that have been impacted by the war and its economic fallout on Tuesday, including Vietnamese President To Lam and Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Iran war revs up electric car demand in Asia
Oil prices surged past US$100 again on April 13.
Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud
Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50bn.
Iran war threatening to shatter the global economy
The world economy survived the shocks of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, which has had limited impact on economic growth. But the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East has transformed what had been, until early 2026, a surprisingly benign outlook into a far more uncertain
Leaders of China, Spain pledge closer ties amid 'crumbling' world order
BEIJING, April 14 - China and Spain pledged on Tuesday to deepen ties and safeguard global peace and development amid an international order that President Xi Jinping called \"crumbling\" in remarks during a meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing.
Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told
AI fails at primary patient diagnosis more than 80% of the time, study finds
AI language models fail to produce an appropriate early diagnosis more than 80% of the time, suggesting they are not yet safe for unsupervised clinical use, according to a new study.
World's rarest lizards were on the brink of extinction until New Zealand conservationists stepped in
The entire global population lives in one five-acre wetland.
Mideast war revs up electric car demand in Asia
Electric vehicle sales have jumped in Southeast Asia as cost-conscious buyers have poured into dealerships looking to dodge the fuel price spikes driven by the Middle East war. Asian nations have been particularly hard hit due to a sharp fall in the crude shipments they rely on
Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel Tuesday meeting with Israel
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem urged Lebanon to cancel a planned meeting with Israel in Washington on Tuesday, reiterating his group's rejection of direct negotiations with its foe. Israeli strikes have killed more than 2,000 people in Lebanon and displaced more than a million
MSPs not told about collapse of funding deal for Scottish nature restoration
Exclusive: Ministers accused of trying to keep investment firm’s withdrawal from partnership with NatureScot under wraps A funding deal to raise £100m from private investors for urgently needed nature restoration in Scotland has fallen through without the Scottish parliament
A more secure, efficient and convenient way of travelling for non-EU nationals
Starting on 10 April, the EU’s new border management system is officially fully operational at all external border crossing points of the EU, except for Cyprus and Ireland. The Entry/Exit System is an automated IT system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for short
Paul Dano Plays “New Rasputin” to Jude Law’s Putin in ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ Trailer
Olivier Assayas' political drama about the Russian leader's rise hits theaters on May 15.
Africa: European Union Support for the UN 'More Vital Than Ever', Security Council Hears
[UN News] A senior United Nations official on Monday hailed the European Union (EU) as "a major economic and diplomatic actor and a strong advocate of multilateralism."
Africa: Tech Gaps and Budget Cuts Threaten Global Efforts to Track and Help the Vulnerable
[UN News] Digital tools are changing the way countries manage everything from tracking refugees to caring for the elderly.
Africa: Disputes Over Africa's Ocean Resources - Here's What Could Help Avoid Them
[The Conversation Africa] Over the last several decades, the oceans have become more crowded. Aquaculture, wind and wave energy, and oil and gas exploration are taking up more space. This growth threatens the health of ocean ecosystems and coastal communities' access to food
US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Parisa Hafezi WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran's ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around the crucial waterway, although hopes for dialogue to end the war provided some relief to oil markets
Liam Gallagher Quips on Oasis’ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction: ‘I Dreamt of This as a Little Nobody Singing in the Shower’
Oasis’ Liam Gallagher has weighed in on his band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, quipping in classic Gallagher form after several years of scoffing at the institution. In a series of tweets on X after the Hall of Fame announcement, he began with a simple declaration:
When the boss burns out, the whole team loses energy, trust and performance
The well-being of a supervisor is reflected through supervisor-subordinate relationships in employee motivation and performance, and consequently, in the company's competitiveness. In his doctoral research at the University of Vaasa, Project Researcher Jussi Tanskanen
US Air Force unready for a prolonged war with China
Warnings are mounting that the US Air Force lacks the capability and capacity to defeat China in a high-end conflict. But the deeper problem is not whether American airpower can strike China hard and fast enough — it is whether the US can sustain a fight without exhausting
China's Xi calls for more robust, dynamic ties with Arab world
BEIJING, April 14 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for a more robust and dynamic partnership between China and the Arab world as the world undergoes unprecedented changes. Greater coordination and cooperation are needed as human society faces the
‘Jumanji 3’ Gets Official Title and Action-Packed Trailer at CinemaCon; Dwayne Johnson Teases Robin Williams Tribute
Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black are dispensing with all the levels. Sony Pictures unveiled a first look at “Jumanji: Open World,” the long-gestating, latest entry in the action-comedy franchise, at CinemaCon on Monday as part of its presentation to theater owners.
African scientists hail mushrooming global interest in conserving fungi
Amid growing evidence of fungi’s key role in ecosystems and storing carbon, mycologists seek greater recognition of the need to preserve ‘funga’ as much as flora and fauna Madagascar has long been celebrated for its remarkable wildlife, with the vast majority of its species –
Asian stocks rally, crude drops on lingering hope for a peace deal
The US military has begun its blockade of Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz, adding to fears for energy supplies from the Middle East.
