One of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges just opened in Helsinki
Spanning 1,191 metres, Kruunuvuorensilta bridge in Finland connects Korkeasaari and Kruunuvuorenranta.
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Indonesia passes long-awaited law to protect domestic workers
The group was previously not legally classified as workers, meaning they were forced to operate in an informal and unregulated economy, exposed to exploitation and abuse.
Sony rolls out age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland
Users who fail to verify their age will lose access to communication features and some third-party services.
Global markets on edge as investors await outcome of US-Iran negotiations
European markets are trading mostly flat with Asian indices jumping higher and oil prices rising slightly as suspense builds around potential US-Iran negotiations and the end of the ceasefire in less than 48 hours.
Eurovision crisis: Massive Attack, Kneecap and Sigur Rós call on fans to boycott over Israel
Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.
Gut microbiome may predict Parkinson’s risk years before symptoms, study finds
Scientists have found that distinctive patterns in gut bacteria can identify people at risk of developing Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear.
Great work, gamers, we touched digital grass and walked 270,000 more miles than Artemis 2's historic mission around the moon last week
We've one-upped astronauts going to the moon. I think.
Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say
MOSCOW, April 21 - Russia is set to stop oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said on Tuesday.
Indian plastic maker Alternicq says Iran war has pushed up costs
The weeks-long Middle East conflict has sent oil prices surging amid fears of supply disruptions.
China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games
By Joe Cash BEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) - China on Tuesday implied energy assistance for the Philippines could be tied to Manila holding military drills with the U.S. and other allies, as its top newspaper showed Beijing's readiness to leverage its reserves in diplomatic
Netflix's Steel Ball Run's episode 2 release date controversy, explained
This isn't the first time Netflix has been embroiled in controversy with regard to a JoJo's Bizarre Adventure title.
Here's what to expect from Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh's Senate hearing Tuesday
In a much-anticipated hearing before the Banking Committee, the former Fed governor will face questioning over a variety of subjects
Dance Your Way to the Museum
The benefits of rave culture, Genesis P-Orridge's subversive mail art, Jean Shin’s memorial to the trees of a New York cemetery, and more.
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What to know about Tuesday's redistricting referendum in Virginia
Democrats in Virginia are eyeing one last opportunity to pass new congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as the national redistricting war nears its end. Virginia Democrats teed up a Tuesday referendum asking voters if lawmakers can temporarily pass a
Trump's feud with Powell threatens plans to replace Federal Reserve chair
President Trump's effort to push out Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is threatening his ability to finally replace his nemesis. The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a confirmation hearing Tuesday for Kevin Warsh, the former Fed board member Trump nominated to
The Wayfinders
The Marshall Islands’ first national soccer team discovers what “home” can mean—on a field in Arkansas.
Sister Group Buys Majority Stake in U.K. Digital Production Company After Party Studios
Sister Group, Jane Featherstone and Elisabeth Murdoch’s growing transatlantic powerhouse, has added to its portfolio of acquisitions by taking a majority stake in British digital-first production company After Party Studios. Founded in 2016, After Party was set up by YouTuber
Republicans stress over economic whiplash from Iran conflict
Republican lawmakers are sounding the alarm over how voters view President Trump’s handling of the economy after Iran announced over the weekend it would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, raising the prospect of high fuel prices through Election Day. Growing Republican concern
Karlovy Vary, the World’s Second Oldest Film Festival, Prepares to Celebrate 80 Years Since First Festival, and Its 60th Edition
The Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, the second oldest film festival in the world after Venice, is preparing to celebrate two milestones: 80 years since the first festival, and its 60th edition. Among the events planned to commemorate the anniversaries is the exhibition titled
Karlovy Vary Fest to Celebrate 60th Edition, 80th Anniversary With Powell-Pressburger, Loach Classics
A redesigned area around the entrance to the Hotel Thermal’s Grand Hall, an exhibition, a sneak preview in Mariánské Lázně and photos commemorating late statesman Václav Havel also await audiences.
Johnson faces political gauntlet as legislative fights collide
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is barreling toward a brutal end-of-the-month crunch, juggling a slate of high-stakes legislative fights with intensifying calls for one of his members to step down and growing unease within the GOP as the Iran conflict nears the 60-day mark. The
GOP-linked group urges Congress to slash red tape on Pentagon acquisitions
A GOP-linked group is urging Congress to slash red tape on the Pentagon’s defense acquisition process, a restructuring aimed at prioritizing shorter timelines for delivery, expanding the industrial base and boosting capacity. The new report from Polaris National Security,
Beef, and midterm desperation: It’s what’s for dinner
Every child of the late 20th century knows the spot. The stirring strings of Aaron Copland’s “Hoe-down” rising to a fevered crescendo of Americana as that voice — a two-packs-of-Luckies gravel with just a hint of a smile in it — is calling you to the table. Robert Mitchum, Mr.
EU Court rules Orbán’s anti LGTBQ+ law breaches core values, calls on Budapest to cancel it
The European Court of Justice rules that Hungary's 2021 Child Protection Law unlawfully discriminates against LGTBQ+ community; the first time a member state has been found in violation of EU fundamental values charter.
Japan to carry out study on remote Pacific island for a fourth nuclear waste site
The island is set to be the fourth such site in Japan.
South Africa's police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract
Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.
Malaysia says it’s studying new migrant worker hiring system
Such an approach would enable direct recruitment of workers, with recruitment costs borne entirely by employers.
