BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher
The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.
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The purr-fect shot: New book celebrates legendary cat photographer Walter Chandoha
Before there were cat memes, there was Walter Chandoha. The legendary feline photographer's earliest images are homaged in a new book, "Family Cats: From the Archive 1949-1968".
Trumps greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greet Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla upon arrival at the South Portico of the White House in Washington, DC.
Lebanon accuses Israel of committing ‘ecocide’ in country since 2023
Claim by environment minister opens new report into profound ecological damage allegedly done by IDF forces Lebanon’s minister for the environment has accused Israel’s military of committing “an act of ecocide” in the foreword to a report detailing the harm done to the
EU energy mix: Crisis pushes balance on nuclear, renewables and security
The EU is pivoting back to nuclear after decades of hesitation, driven by the dual shock of the energy crisis and the realisation that renewables alone can't power a heavy industrial economy.
Exclusive: Fintech giant Revolut to open first physical store in Barcelona
Revolut is making its debut in brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of its first physical store in Barcelona.
The curious case of Bangladesh’s terrorism denial
The explosion that tore through the Ummul Qura International Madrasa in Keraniganj on December 26 last year followed a very familiar trajectory. What initially appeared to be a possible accident — perhaps a gas leak — quickly shifted as investigators recovered improvised
Over four years of Russian nuclear blackmail: 127 incidents because of war
For over four years now, the Russian Federation has been engaging in outright nuclear blackmail on Ukrainian territory – from the seizure of the Chernobyl NPP site on the first day of the full-scale war to ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure. Ahead of the 40th anniversary
Banijay Takes Immersive Experience ‘Luminiscence’ to Hamburg, Its Third German Location (EXCLUSIVE)
Banijay Germany is bringing the immersive experience “Luminiscence” to Hamburg’s St. Michaelis Church, in collaboration with French immersive producer Lotchi, the creator of “Luminiscence” and part of Banijay Live. Hamburg becomes the third German city, following Münster and
Europe Today: Macron renews Eurobonds push amid energy crisis, faces Brussels scepticism
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.
Inside Trump press dinner shooting suspect's court appearance
BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
Iran war has ‘disproportionate impact’ on Asia Pacific: Australia Foreign Minister
Foreign minister Penny Wong vowed to work closely with Japan to “navigate global disruption”.
King Charles to promote British-American unity in rare speech to Congress
By Nandita Bose and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles will address the U.S. Congress on Tuesday with a message of unity between the United Kingdom and the United States, promoting the "special relationship" at a time of differences
Africa: Kenya to Host Eastern Africa Health Security Hub Under New Africa CDC Deal
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has signed a framework agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to establish the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre in Nairobi, cementing its role as a strategic hub for regional health security and emergency
Africa: Kenya Bags Four Medals On Day One As Africa Wrestling Championship Starts in Egypt
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya bagged four medals at the 2026 Africa Wrestling Championships that started today in Alexandria, Egypt.
Rare spring snowstorm hits Moscow
A rare spring snowfall blankets Moscow, forcing flight cancellations and toppling trees. The Russian Meteorological Center has declared an orange alert level for the capital, in effect until Tuesday morning.
Drone attack causes fire at Russia's Tuapse refinery, authorities say
MOSCOW, April 28 - Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, causing a fire, authorities said on Tuesday.
Glaciers melting, risks rising: IPCC Chair on Central Asia’s climate future
As Astana draws global attention to climate challenges through the Regional Ecological Summit 2026, Jim Skea, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), identified rapid emissions cuts and climate adaptation as the two central priorities in light of the
Central Africa: Regional Launch of 'Fit to Prosper' - Investing in Health for Jobs and Development in Western and Central Africa
[World Bank] ACCRA, April 27, 2026 - Countries in Western and Central Africa face growing pressure on their health systems as financing tightens and health needs expand due to population growth, disease outbreaks, climate shocks, and a rising dual burden of disease.
North Korean executions rose dramatically during Covid: Report
An NGO said the number of executions and death sentences more than doubled in five years since 2020.
China’s science surge is not a problem — America’s retreat is
China’s rapid rise in science has hit a milestone. The country’s investment in research and development has reached parity with – and by purchasing power measures has surpassed – that of the United States, according to a March 2026 report from the Organisation for Economic
Cost of living payment date brought forward
The government said payments - normally made in autumn - will be given out in July.
AI tool could help predict ADHD in children years before a formal diagnosis
Researchers found that the AI system could accurately flag early warning signs of ADHD, potentially allowing children to receive support much sooner.
Africa: Ecobank Group Plans $500m Raise to Refinance Debt
[Daba Finance] Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (BRVM: ETIT) is preparing to raise $500 million through a subordinated debt issue as it moves to refinance part of its balance sheet ahead of a regulatory deadline in June 2026.
Africa: Bank of Africa Senegal Q1 Profit Grows As Credit Demand Picks Up
[Daba Finance] Bank of Africa Senegal (BRVM: BOAS), the Dakar-based lender within the BMCE Group, opened 2026 on a stronger footing, growing net profit by about 10% year-on-year in the first quarter to 5.74 billion FCFA ($10.3 million). The result reflects a bank that is
West Africa: Barrow Receives U.S. Embassy Chargé D Affaires, AU Sahel Delegation
[The Point] In a closed-door meeting, President Adama Barrow received the United States (US) Embassy Charge d Affaires, Eugene Young, in Banjul.
Africa: Finance for Clean Energy Doesn't Reach Projects in Africa - the Credit Rules Are Out of Date
[The Conversation Africa] In African countries, there's a gap between the financing available for renewable energy and the projects its meant to reach. Funds are not reaching the right places and even as more funding is announced for clean energy, many projects don't get off
Africa: How Africans Get Their News Is Changing - How Much They Get Might Not Be
[Afrobarometer] Most citizens want news media that is free and holds government accountable.
Spain, France, Portugal: Renewables race heats up as governments scramble to keep energy bills down
"As long as we depend on oil and gas, we will continue to pay the price of other people's wars,” said French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena opens steps away from UNESCO-listed Walled City
The new property has two rooftop pools offering spectacular views over the historic city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
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Inside Woven City: Japan’s real-life sci-fi town where robots share the streets with humans
Developers say the aim of Woven City is to gather real-world data on how people and machines interact, helping improve safety and shape future regulations.
Europe cannot afford to lose the Sahel
The European Commission is expected to unveil a new Security Strategy this summer. While the threat from Russia is felt and the situation in the Middle East raises concerns, Europe cannot afford to ignore the Sahel. Since French troops withdrew from the Sahel in 2022, Europe
Four firms under probe over syringe hoarding in S. Korea amid naphtha supply disruption
Naphtha is a liquid essential for making a key ingredient in many medical supplies.
Netflix Sets Korean Political Thriller ‘The Generals’ From ‘Narco-Saints’ Director Yoon Jong-bin
The auteur's first feature since 'The Spy Gone North' in 2018 casts Son Suk-ku as a young Roh Tae-woo and Ha Jung-woo as dictator Chun Doo-hwan, the architects of the 1979 coup that plunged South Korea into another decade of authoritarian rule.
Thailand’s forever war greets Anutin with a vengeance
BANGKOK – As the United States struggles to find an early exit from the prospect of yet another forever war in the Middle East, recent weeks have seen its treaty ally, Thailand, again wrestling with its own forever war, an apparently intractable conflict along its southern
Lisa Kudrow Says the ‘Friends’ Writers Were ‘Mostly Men’ Who Stayed ‘Up Late Discussing Their Sexual Fantasies’ About Her Female Co-Stars
Lisa Kudrow recently told The Times of London that she had to endure some “mean stuff” from the writing staff of “Friends,” who were “mostly men,” during her 10-season run on the NBC sitcom. Kudrow, who starred as the free-spirited Phoebe Buffay, said the writers reprimanded
South Korean lawmakers condemn US pressure over Coupang probe
The e-commerce giant is based in the US and is widely popular in South Korea.
For hours, her family didn’t know if she was alive: Women-only coach bore brunt of Jakarta train crash
At least 14 people were killed and 84 wounded in the crash.
King Charles III welcomed at the White House as four-day state visit begins
The state visit to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence comes amid a strain in the UK - US special relationship following Trump's repeated bashing of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the US war with Iran.
‘You don’t feel so alone’: Successful trial of world’s first robot-run eldercare centre in Beijing
One elderly said she prefers a robot's consistency to a human masseur.
Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
Legal questions US lawyers can’t answer about the Iran war
There is a recurring temptation in American foreign policy to treat legal argument as a substitute for strategic thought. The controversy over Operation Epic Fury has yielded a remarkable specimen of this tendency. That the United States acted outside the bounds of
Two whale groups separated by seas—but not by genes, study finds
A paper in Genome Biology and Evolution discovers that the endangered Mediterranean fin whale is not completely isolated from Atlantic groups. Both Atlantic and Mediterranean populations have declined for the past 200,000 years. Considering more recent threats to the whales,
The Things That Fuel Our Dreams
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Jimmy Kimmel Defends ‘Expectant Widow’ Joke After Donald and Melania Trump Demand ABC Fire Him: ‘It Was Not By Any Stretch of the Definition a Call to Assassination. And They Know That’
Jimmy Kimmel is responding to calls from Donald and Melania Trump for him to be fired by Disney and ABC. The President and the First Lady of the United States posted separate statements on social media condemning Kimmel for a joke he made at Melania’s expense on the Thursday,
Hollywood actor Henry Golding visits Malaysia Parliament
He paid a courtesy call to Deputy President of the Senate, Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed.
Jury selection in Musk v. Altman: ‘People don’t like him’
On Monday, the courtroom battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over alleged broken promises at OpenAI started, as usual, with jury selection. The only tricky part? A lot of the prospective jurors already have an opinion about Elon Musk, and it's not a good one. The Verge
Executions in North Korea ramped up significantly during pandemic - report
Some of the offences were related to culture - including the consumption of K-dramas and K-pop.
