Belgium, Denmark and Germany are among the member states to have already met the 2025 single-use plastic (SUP) collection target of 77%. The European Commission published the first report under the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) on Thursday (16 April) based on data from
This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.
Five Japanese filmmakers developed through the Atmovie Global Track will pitch new projects at the Cannes Film Market during the Cannes Film Festival, with the debut timed to Japan’s designation as Country of Honor at this year’s market. The accelerator, funded by the Japan
SEOUL, April 21 - South Korean police have requested a detention warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of Kpop agency HYBE, over alleged illegal trading tied to the company's initial public offering.
Millions of Ukrainians remain under EU protection, yet some are heading back. From rising living costs to emotional strain, what’s driving this unexpected reversal?
The Playmaker has saddled up to handle international sales duties for Sonja Maria Kröner’s family adventure film “Horse on a Stick,” which will have its market premiere at Cannes Film Market. The film, which opens in German theaters on April 23, distributed by Port au Prince,
Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič (pictured) and South Korean Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo co-chaired the thirteenth EU-Republic of Korea Trade Committee, under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The two sides strengthened their partnership by holding their
Most analysts had predicted the rate would remain unchanged at 5.2%.
Video and photos published by local media shows a man standing with a gun on top of a pyramid while people duck for cover. A number of gunshots ring out in the videos.
DUBAI, April 21 - Iran executed a man on Tuesday who was accused of being a leader of a network linked to Israel’s intelligence service and of setting fire to a mosque in Tehran during January protests, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan reported.
More than 100 celebrities have joined a platform to connect with makers of AI-generated content interested in using their image, said an iQIYI senior executive.
ATHENS, April 21 (Reuters) - Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded west of the waterway, Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has warned.
A lot of social stigma and widespread misconceptions surround vasectomies.
Reform and Investment Task ForceRecovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) Decent housing is a basic need, which also determines access to education, employment, health services, and democratic rights. Affordability and accessibility of housing in the EU has become a source of
Loewe names 30 finalists for its 2026 Craft Prize, highlighting global makers across disciplines. The shortlisted works will be shown in Singapore.
While inter-Korean diplomacy stagnates despite Seoul’s recent initiatives, Southeast Asian nations are stepping in to bridge the gap. Vietnam, Indonesia and Laos are leveraging their long-standing relationswith Pyongyang to emerge as practical mediators. The shift is gaining
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The African Union (AU) will convene African ambassadors in Beijing this week for a high-level retreat aimed at sharpening the continent's strategy to fully exploit China's 100 percent tariff-free market access offer.
April 21 (Reuters) - Representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace" have held talks with state-owned Dubai multinational DP World about managing supply chains and infrastructure projects in Gaza, the Financial Times said on Tuesday. Rehabilitation of Gaza,
The Commission laid out its plan to protect minors online as it presents a new age-verification system. Member states are legislating to ban children from social media, while the European Parliament is calling for a strict 16-year limit.
UK’s Rare Breeds Survival Trust says calf numbers of white park cattle last year were less than two-thirds of 2022 level An ancient breed of cattle whose ancestors are thought to have accompanied the Celts as they were pushed to Britain’s fringes by the Romans has been
The European Union and Iceland have held a High-Level Dialogue on ocean cooperation in Reykjavik, reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainable fisheries, Arctic governance, and the blue economy. Fisheries and Oceans Commissioner Costas Kadis, met with Iceland's Minister
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The system was restored some 15 minutes later.
By Steve Holland, Enas Alashray and Mubasher Bukhari WASHINGTON/CAIRO/ISLAMABAD, April 21 (Reuters) - The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant
GENEVA, April 21 (Reuters) - The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. Here are the candidates so far running to take over from outgoing U.N. chief Antonio Guterres. RAFAEL GROSSI Rafael Grossi, a
By David Brunnstrom, Emma Farge and Olivia Le Poidevin April 21 (Reuters) - The four candidates vying to become the next United Nations secretary-general face live hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday on their bids to lead the troubled global organization from next year. Chile's
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Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year tenure that saw the company’s market value soar by more than €3.3 trillion during an iPhone-fuelled era of prosperity.
The European Commission has outlined to representatives from EU member states and the Southern Mediterranean the first set of key initiatives, in the form of an Action Plan, to advance the implementation of the Pact for the Mediterranean. The Pact was developed through an
A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.
Trump’s labour secretary becomes the third cabinet member to leave the administration in less than two months. Earlier in March, the US president fired Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem and soon after dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The mission: struggle, protest, resistance. The means: provocation, performance, punk rock. The famous Russian group Pussy Riot is on a European tour with a performance based on Maria Alyokhina's books.
Cuba's government confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country.
The Devon charity shop lets food bank users select items rather than be given pre-prepared parcels.
WASHINGTON, April 21 - When President Donald Trump returned to office in 2025, he vowed to use tariffs to reset relations with China, which he said was \"killing\" the United States with its trade policies.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union (AU) and Austria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on critical global and regional issues, including peace and security, economic development, good governance, and human rights.
[Daily Trust] The West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has warned that lack of cable resilience is putting the region's $150billion digital economy at serious risk.
Terms and conditions documents are becoming harder to read and sometimes waive a user’s right to sue the platform in court, according to a new analysis.
Lincolnshire grower says rising costs have forced her to reconsider her son's nursery fees.
Moringa is thought to have been used by Ancient Egyptians to sterilise water.
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Regular oral hygiene could reduce hospital pneumonia risk by up to 60%, according to a new study.
Ed Miliband has a rare chance to do for the climate what Nye Bevan did for health: create something future generations will be proud of It looks unlikely that Labour will emerge as the largest party at the next general election (though it’s by no means impossible). If just one
Exclusive: Report finds Natural England has created no new SSSIs, which protect areas from development, since 2023 The government’s wildlife watchdog for England is failing to save nature because it has stopped giving protection to rare wildlife and habitats, according to a new
From Roman pizzerias at Fiumicino Airport to taxiway views in Munich, these airports take pre-flight food and drink up a notch.