Iran war spurs rubber glove price hikes, raising caution at hospitals

Glove makers have already hiked the average price of synthetic rubber gloves by around 40 per cent.

Instagram, TikTok and Facebook: Which European countries want to ban social media for minors?

After Australia banned social media for under-16s in December, European nations are now debating their own restrictions as Brussels mulls a "European solution".

Four years of Gepard in Ukraine: How the vintage German weapon is proving its worth

Four years after Berlin's decision to deliver it, it has become clear that the once decommissioned Gepard tank is now a key system in Ukraine's air defence — and one of the most effective "drone killers" in the fight against Russia.

Sombr Reflects on an Improbable Relationship in Expressive Single ‘Potential’

The musician also added two new dates to his upcoming You Are the Reason Tour, which kicks off in July

First South Korean tanker transits alternative Red Sea route

Seoul said in April that it would send five ships to the Saudi Arabia to establish alternative routes.

Netherlands Keukenhof draws global visitors for spring display

Netherlands opened its Keukenhof garden in Lisse for the 2026 spring season, welcoming visitors to an eight-week display featuring around seven million flowers.

Ex-bus driver in Malaysia jailed, fined after viral clip of girlfriend seated on his lap

The ex-bus driver and his girlfriend were sentenced to 12 months and six months imprisonment respectively.

Watch: Sunday elections — Bulgaria's fight for stable government?

Bulgaria heads to the polls this Sunday for its eighth parliamentary election in five years. The country is the poorest in the EU according to GDP per capita, and the electorate is exhausted by a prolonged political crisis. So, who is stepping in to fill the void?

Cameroon sees mass turnout for Pope Leo XIV visit as he calls for peace

Cameroon saw thousands of faithful gather on Wednesday 16 April at Bamenda’s airfield, where Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open‑air Mass and called for a “decisive change of course” towards peace.

Crowds gather in Cameroon for biggest event of Pope Leo's Africa tour

DOUALA, April 17 (Reuters) - Thousands of people were gathering early on Friday in Douala, Cameroon's largest city and economic hub, for a Mass with Pope Leo that will likely be the biggest event of the pontiff's four-nation Africa tour. The Vatican is expecting about 600,000

Western Australia farmers turn to canola over wheat as fuel, fertiliser costs rise

Wheat earns a low price, while canola brings the best financial returns.

Will Russia attack Ukraine’s European drone suppliers?

Former Russian president and incumbent deputy chair of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev warned on X that “the Russian Defense Ministry’s statement must be taken literally: the list of European facilities that make drones and other equipment is a list of potential targets

Commission approves €3.7 billion Czech state aid scheme for sustainable biomethane production

The European Commission has approved a €3.7 billion Czech scheme to support the construction of biomethane production stations in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy. The scheme was

Under blackout threat, Wikimedia to hold talks with Indonesia

Jakarta had threatened to block Wikipedia over rules the firm says departs from human rights norms.

Lebanon truce takes effect as damaged Qasmiyeh bridge reopens

Lebanon and Israel entered a 10-day truce early Friday, as the army reopened a single lane on the damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge in the south after Israeli strikes hit the key crossing linking Tyre to the wider region.

Europe-led coalition prepares mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

A group of more than 40 countries is meeting in Paris to finalise early plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The France and UK-led coalition insists the operation will only kick in when the war is over. Countries say they are ready to send warships, personnel and demining

Celebrating cease-fire, southern Lebanon residents return despite warnings

As the Israel–Lebanon cease-fire took effect, celebrations broke out in Beirut with gunfire into the air. At the same time, displaced residents began returning to southern Lebanon, despite warnings from both the IDF and the Lebanese Army not to return yet

The need for... a trilogy: Tom Cruise confirmed to return for Top Gun 3

Paramount have announced that Tom Cruise and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are returning for a third installment of Top Gun, following 2022’s hugely successful 'Top Gun: Maverick'.

'The most majestic thing human eyes will ever witness': Artemis II crew on historic Moon mission

In their first comments to the media, the Artemis II astronauts speak about the wonder and fear of the historic mission.

Can sparkling water boost metabolism and help with weight loss?

Sparkling water is often seen as a simple, healthy drink—but could it also help with weight loss? New research suggests it may slightly boost how the body processes blood sugar and energy. However, the effect is very small, meaning it’s no substitute for diet and exercise.

'Ripple effects of Iran war could lead to other conflicts,' UN development chief tells Euronews

The head of the UN Development Programme told Euronews that the impact of the Middle East conflict is being felt "way beyond the region", and that, in the absence of a resolution, the groundwork for further conflicts is being laid.

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads

Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

10-day Israel-Lebanon truce begins as Lebanese army warns of 'violations'

A 10-day ceasefire deal struck between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday, sending displaced residents streaming south towards their homes, even as the Lebanese army warned of "a number of violations" in the area. Shortly after the truce went into effect at midnight local

War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children

There are no children in the Afghan border village of Barikot.

Temporary protection for 4.40 million in February 2026

On 28 February 2026, a total of 4.40 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU. Compared with the end of January 2026, the total number of people from Ukraine under temporary protection increased by 22 415 (+0.5%). The EU countries

Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant to Star in New West End Production of ‘Hay Fever’

Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant are set to co-star in a new production of Noel Coward’s “Hay Fever” on the West End. Two-time Tony winner Baranski will make her West End debut as Judith Bliss with Oscar nominee Grant as David Bliss in the comedy of manners, which

AI shrinking the margin for nuclear error in South Asia

The recent US-Israel-Iran conflict has confirmed a structural shift in warfare: artificial intelligence is no longer just enhancing military operations — it is compressing the time available to prevent escalation. In this conflict, AI-enabled decision-support systems processed

Demi Lovato Finds Her Groove in Sultry Single ‘Low Rise Jeans’

The singer will release a deluxe edition of her most recent album, It's Not That Deep (Unless You Want It To Be) , later this month

Africa: Cuban Solidarity With Africa Was 'Never Rhetorical, It Was Practical'

[People's Dispatch] Socialist Party of Zambia leader Dr. Fred M'membe shared reflections on a recent solidarity mission to Cuba and Venezuela and the urgent need for people's movements in Africa to express concrete solidarity

Africa: Keyamo Calls for Aircraft Maintenance Hubs in Africa to Stop Capital Flight

[This Day] Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called for urgent and unified action to transform Africa's aviation sector, insisting that the region must become self-sustaining in aircraft maintenance to curb current capital flight from

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Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'

Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

Zeta Global: The Discount That Shouldn't Exist

Hungary shows limits of 'anti-EU narrative' pushed by far-right, Ribera tells Euronews

Hungary’s election, which saw Viktor Orbán ousted after 16 years in power, signals that anti-European narrative pushed by the far-right has hit a wall, European Commission Executive Vice-President Ribera told Euronews.

EU to deliver €1.4 billion in revenue from immobilised Russian assets to be used for support to Ukraine

The European Union has received €1.4 billion in windfall profits generated by the interest on the cash balances originating from immobilized assets of the Russian Central Bank (RSB), held by central securities depositories (CSDs). The receipt of this amount marks the fourth

Prince Harry and Meghan meet survivors of Bondi Beach attack on final day of Australia trip

SYDNEY, April 17 - Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on Friday met survivors of December's Bondi Beach shooting that left 15 dead, on the final day of their visit to Australia.

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model

Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.

Myanmar reduces ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, her lawyer says

April 17 - Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday.

Myanmar has reduced ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence, her lawyer says

The 27-year sentence has been cut by one-sixth, or around 4½ years

Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta on inspiring creativity in tough times

Luxury watch maker Audemars Piguet enters a new but very familiar world on its first appearance at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. The Swiss firm's CEO Ilaria Resta is hoping to make an impression with an ambitious project that revives the firm's tried and tested method for

China to further diversify energy imports, boost reserves, state planner says

China's energy markets are steady owing to government measures to safeguard domestic oil supply to cope with the global price shock, said the state planner.

Sanmina: Attractive Growth Path Ahead

Iran’s low-cost drones democratizing precision warfare

Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have propelled drones into the headlines. The word “drone” now stretches to cover everything from hobbyist camera rigs available on Amazon to the Predator and Reaper systems the United States has relied on to fight terrorist organizations

China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war

Chinese state media outlets are increasingly amplifying Taiwanese critics of the island’s ruling party.

More than 15m oysters to be released in the North Sea for UK rewilding project

Exclusive: Experts say scheme will help repair damaged marine ecosystems while sequestering large amounts of carbon More than 15m juvenile oysters are to be released into the North Sea in one of the biggest rewilding projects in UK waters. The scheme, which will use a unique

Commission invests close to €400 million for postdoctoral researchers

The European Commission has opened the 2026 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships, with a budget of €399.05 million. These fellowships support researchers holding a PhD to carry out their research activities abroad and acquire new skills in