Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
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2 US Embassy officials die in car crash in Mexico
Two U.S. Embassy officials died in a car crash on Sunday alongside one Mexican official and an officer in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The group had worked earlier to shut down a drug lab in the municipality of Morelos, according to Reuters. “This tragedy is a solemn
‘The Facts of Life’ Star Mindy Cohn Says She Is Fighting Cancer for a Second Time
Mindy Cohn took to Instagram on Sunday to reveal that she’s battling cancer for a second time. “Have been off social media for a while ‘cuz I had to go kick cancer’s ass,” Cohn wrote. “I did so with the extraordinary help of Providence Saint John’s hospital staff, especially my
When AI starts shopping for you, fashion may be entering a new era of pricing
Fashion has always been a bit different to other industries. Consumers do not just buy because they need something. They buy because they are bored, influenced or simply browsing.
India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
'They told me he was dead': Children born near Kenyan army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
Hospital-acquired pneumonia reduced by daily toothbrushing
Most hospital patients don't brush their teeth regularly, but doing so could cut their risk of developing pneumonia during their stay
IDF says it is investigating soldier who smashed Jesus statue in southern Lebanon
The IDF said that an initial examination determined that the photograph is authentic, adding that 'the soldier's conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops.' Israeli strikes have reportedly hit many religious sites in Lebanon
Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China
Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
Most voters blame Trump for rising gas prices: Poll
Most registered voters blame President Trump for rising gas prices, according to a new poll. Quinnipiac University’s national poll, which was released Wednesday, found that more than half of respondents, 51 percent, blame Trump "a lot" for gas prices spiking while 14 percent
Don Schlitz, Revered Songwriter Behind ‘The Gambler,’ ‘Forever and Ever, Amen,’ ‘When You Say Nothing at All’ and Other Country Classics, Dies at 73
Don Schlitz, one of the most widely revered names in the history of country music songwriting, died April 16 in a Nashville hospital after what was described as a sudden illness. He was 73. A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Schlitz may be best recognized by the public
Ted Danson Says Bill Clinton Questioned His ‘Intentions’ With Mary Steenburgen Under Secret Service Watch
Ted Danson recalled an intimidating first encounter with former President Bill Clinton and his Secret Service detail during an early date with his now-wife, Mary Steenburgen. Moderating a panel with Bill and Hillary Clinton at History Talks in Philadelphia on Saturday, Danson
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is finally here after a decade of waiting
It has been almost 10 years since the launch of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, but Bandai Namco finally revealed Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3
Madonna, SZA, Snoop, Olivia Rodrigo: Why Is Coachella Weekend 2 Crushing Weekend 1?
Coachella has had countless bombshell moments over the decades, and so far this year it’s had surprise guest appearances from Madonna, SZA, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Olivia Rodrigo and Billy Idol, among others. But even as the festival’s third and final night was just getting
Oil jumps, stocks wobble as Mideast ceasefire hangs in the balance
Brent crude futures rose about 6 per cent to US$95.36 a barrel.
Rumen Radev's party wins Bulgarian election
With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in parliament.
A cheaper way to fight 'forever chemicals': How pH-controlled traps could clean drinking water
Forever chemicals don't break down and don't disappear, but Florida International University scientists have developed a safer, cheaper, and reusable solution that could remove these chemicals. FIU chemistry professor Kevin O'Shea and chemistry Ph.D. candidate Rodrigo Restrepo
Iran says it won’t negotiate with ‘erratic’ Trump
Iran says it has no plans to negotiate with the US after President Donald Trump threatened Sunday that “the whole country is going to get blown up” if Iran refuses to make a deal. There are conflicting reports on what Trump subsequently described as an attack on an Iranian
Poll shows falling support for New Zealand National Party and Prime Minister Luxon
WELLINGTON, April 20 - A newly released poll showed support has fallen further for New Zealand's ruling National Party and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, as he continues to face questions over whether he can retain his party's backing to stay in the top job.
New Zealand PM Luxon holds resolve as polling support tumbles
Reports say that members of his National Party may be prepared to back a leadership challenge.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw ballistic missile tests, state media says
This is the fourth ballistic missile launch in April and the seventh in 2026.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 and everything else announced at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, and DLC for Sparking! Zero and Xenoverse 2 were all shown off
US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says
Tehran vows retaliation soon for what it calls an "act of armed piracy", which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks.
Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire
With 1,700 flats for former residents to pick through, the authorities hope the process will be completed by early May.
