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Jet fuel crisis: rationing triggered at four airports in Italy
Four northern Italian airports introduce restrictions on paraffin due to the energy crisis. The Hormuz blockade imposes priority on long and medical flights. Ryanair warns: if the conflict in Iran continues, summer flights are at risk throughout Europe.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila on track to hit far north Queensland three weeks after Narelle tore through
While path and strength of storm remain uncertain, BoM warns Cape York could again take direct hit if cyclone makes landfall Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Another cyclone may hit the Queensland coast less than three weeks after the same area was
Bad blood: everything that sparked the US-Iran war
With US bombs raining down on Iran and Tehran’s leaders responding by hitting targets across the Persian Gulf and restricting transit through the Strait of Hormuz, it is fair to suggest that the present moment represents a low in relations between the two countries. But the bad
In Portugal, bikers join Father Avelino for Easter blessing
In Sintra, Father Avelino leads an Easter motorbike parade, taking the traditional compasso blessing to the streets and uniting bikers in faith.
Five Batam immigration officials reassigned after extortion cases
The five officials were released from their duties during the investigation process.
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Crosses $174 Million Globally, Becomes First Indian Film to Top $25 Million in North America
Jio Studios and B62 Studios’ “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” has crossed INR1,622 crores ($174.4 million) worldwide through its third weekend, becoming the first Indian film to surpass $25 million in North America and €1 million ($1.1 million) in Germany. The Aditya Dhar-directed
Bangkok’s heat index hits dangerous levels, as authorities warn temperatures could exceed 52 deg C
High humidity is pushing the “feels like” temperature significantly higher.
Spanish police find historical manuscript missing for a century for sale online
Spanish police recovered a 17th-century velvet guild manuscript that had been missing for a century after spotting it for sale online. The artefact will remain the property of its current owner, but it will now be conserved.
Speedboat fire at Phuket pier leaves five injured, one missing
There were no reports of flames spreading to neighbouring vessels.
Despairing the world? Ancient Greeks and Romans knew the feeling
If you’re feeling fed up with the way things are in the world, then, no matter your politics, you are experiencing an emotion people have felt for millennia. Perhaps you feel helpless. Maybe you feel like the character in the Roman dramatist Terence’s play The Brothers (160
OPEC+ to hike crude output: Will it make a difference to oil prices?
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) has agreed to increase its crude output as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt oil traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Korea Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ Ascends to No. 1 Dethroning ‘The King’s Warden’
“Project Hail Mary” rose to the top position at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Apr. 3–05, 2026. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film earned $2.4 million from 328,750 admissions, capturing a 39.56%
Myanmar’s new president Min Aung Hlaing faces genocide complaint filed in Indonesia
The complaint was filed by a Rohingya woman who fled Myanmar, and several Indonesian figures.
Keir Starmer 'deeply concerned' by upcoming Kanye ‘Ye’ West UK gigs as sponsors pull out of festival
Kanye ‘Ye’ West, who has previously been criticised over his antisemitic remarks, will top the bill for all three nights of the upcoming Wireless Festival in the UK. The Prime Minister has expressed concerns over this booking, and several top tier sponsors are already backing
Silicon and steel contest for the Bay of Bengal
Classical maritime strategy has long shaped our perception of the Bay of Bengal. For decades, naval analysts measured regional influence by counting ships, tracking submarine capabilities and debating the logic of the “String of Pearls.” But a more consequential transformation
AirAsia X to raise fares, cut capacity over Middle East war
But it stressed that the demand for flights remained high.
Charity 'feels the pinch' of higher energy prices
The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.
Who is Rook Kast and the Shadow Collective in Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord?
Maul's criminal network and Mandalorian allies were introduced in Dave Filoni's The Clone Wars.
Researchers unveil user-friendly robotic arm in Mexico
In Guadalajara, Mexico, researchers created the E-Redi prosthetic arm, a simpler bionic limb using one muscle sensor to control multiple natural movements.
When does Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord take place? The timeline explained
Even for a Star Wars superfan, keeping track of when Darth Maul's new series fits into the timeline can be confusing.
China Box Office: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Launches to Top Spot
Universal’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” blasted into first place at the China box office during the April 3–5 weekend, according to data from Artisan Gateway, earning RMB57.1 million ($8.3 million) in its debut frame. China Film’s drama “It’s OK,” after debuting in fifth
Iran, U.S. receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
April 6 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday. A framework to end hostilities has been put together by Pakistan and
Star Wars Maul Shadow Lord review: A triumphant return for the best Sith
Lucasfilm Animation has struck gold with Maul: Shadow Lord, leaning hard into being the sci-fi crime-thriller Star Wars fans never knew they wanted.
‘Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord’ Is an Uneven but Promising Extension of the ‘Clone Wars’ Saga: TV Review
Next month, the “Star Wars” franchise will return to theaters after an astonishing seven-year absence with Jon Favreau’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” a feature spinoff of the director’s hit Disney+ series “The Mandalorian.” The premiere is a confirmation of what was already
Sri Lanka raises cooking gas prices by 23%
This increase in cooking gas prices is on top of an eight per cent hike in March.
South Korea says ‘credible intelligence’ indicates North Korean leader’s daughter is successor
It cited a recent public display of her driving a tank that was likely intended to dispel any doubts.
South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor
SEOUL, April 6 - South Korea's spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, lawmakers said on Monday, citing a recent public display of her driving a tank that was likely intended to dispel any doubts.
Move over, running clubs. Bookstores are the new dating spots in South Korea
Some experts say books are increasingly seen as an effective tool for finding a compatible match.
Japan-owned tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
It was the third Japan-linked ship to transit the strait.
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi seeks talks with Iran’s leader before ultimatum
She also suggested that she was seeking a phone call with Mr Trump, though nothing has been finalised yet.
'Positives' for tourism despite Iran war uncertainty
Bosses say a good start to the year has been put at risk, but opportunities have also emerged.
Euphoria, Francis Bacon and more: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Zendaya returns for the third season of young adult drama Euphoria, while a fascinating new French exhibition studies Francis Bacon's later works. Here's what to keep an eye out for this week.
Thailand to control crude palm oil exports, bottled prices starting April 7
The year-long measures will not impact farmers, who will continue to be protected by the government.
UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal
By Samia Nakhoul and Maha El Dahan Dubai, April 6 (Reuters) - UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a deal that fails to rein in Iran’s nuclear programme and its missiles and drones
Can AGILE boost the EU’s defence readiness? Ask the Euronews chatbot
The EU’s new AGILE programme mobilises €115 million for AI, drones, robotics, quantum, and cybersecurity. The goal is to reduce the bloc’s dependence on external partners. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how AGILE can ramp up European defence innovation.
China overtakes US in R&D, but genesis spark still lags
It finally happened. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, China invested US$1.03 trillion in research and development in 2024—surpassing the United States’ $1.01 trillion for the first time in history. After two decades of double-digit annual
This is not China’s war, but Beijing started preparing for it years ago
Beijing boosted energy security as US President Donald Trump raised the stakes.
Sport or study? South Korea divided over student-athlete rules
More than 80 per cent of student-athletes supported abolishing or revising the system.
North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says
SEOUL, April 6 (Reuters) - North Korea appears to be distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with the U.S. after the Iran war, South Korean lawmakers said on Monday, citing the
India car dealers warn Iran war may hit supplies
They warned of possible supply or dispatch disruptions in the near term.
North Korea working on carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead delivery, Seoul says
This would extend the missiles' range and allow for delivery of heavier and possibly multiple warheads.