US says China used 'intimidation' to block Taiwan leader's Africa trip
Beijing said it had "high appreciation" for the African countries that blocked the permits for Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's trip planned for this week.
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The EU's age-verification app: a long-awaited ‘technical fix’
Brussels says its age-verification app is ready, but critics argue the Commission is both too slow and focused on the wrong problem. The presentation has already sparked debate over its security and effectiveness.
A catastrophic climate event is upon us. Here is why you’ve heard so little about it | George Monbiot
Scientists say a crucial Atlantic system is more likely to collapse than previously thought. But the billionaire death cult that steers humanity’s destiny doesn’t do existential crises The poor and middle pay taxes, the rich pay accountants, the very rich pay lawyers – and the
Brussels talks reinforce growing Bangladesh–EU and Bangladesh-Belgium relations
The Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, visited Brussels on 20 April 2026. He was joined by Humaiun Kobir, Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Foreign Affairs. The visit marked a significant milestone in Bangladesh-EU relations as the two sides
South Korea tells US lawmakers it will ensure no discrimination against US tech firms
Seoul was implementing measures to ensure US digital companies did not face discriminatory measures.
Tokyo govt urges employers to allow T-shirts and shorts at work to beat the heat
Metropolitan government employees were already seen wearing T-shirts and shorts.
Europe Today: Ukraine loan set to be unlocked as EU moves to curb energy crisis
Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
South Korea fines matchmaking agency over leak of sensitive user data
SEOUL, April 23 - South Korea's data protection agency said on Thursday it has fined a matchmaking service over the leak of its members' sensitive personal information, including their weight, blood type and whether they were previously married.
How US and Iran could step back from the brink
Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face a renewal of American bombardment was due to expire this week, but was extended at the last moment, this time with no defined time limit. But the risk of renewed escalation remains real, as both sides
Asia’s appetite for Canada’s ‘liquid gold’ grows but supplies at risk from climate change
It is increasingly being used in Japanese marinades, South Korean pastries and Southeast Asian desserts such as pandan cakes.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for complete eradication of Cambodia scam centres
Mr Wang Yi also said he supported initiatives aimed at normalising relations between Cambodia and Thailand.
Vespa turns 80: The spark that put the world on two Italian wheels
From a 1946 patent to global icon: A revolutionary design which became a big screen darling and more.
Tesla profits up but growth concerns linger as Musk lays out spending plans
Tesla’s profit rose in the first quarter as its car sales rebounded from a sharp slump in 2025.
China urges further build-up on islands amid territorial disputes
China has built infrastructure over the years in disputed waters in the South China Sea.
Is Germany the sick man of Europe again? The Ring in Berlin
In this episode of Ring, recorded in the German capital, it’s Bundestag vs. European Parliament: Christian Democrat Sepp Müller and Leftist Martin Schirdewan go head to head to discuss the reform backlog in the EU’s largest economy.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - US Central Command turns back 31 vessels - US Central Command (CENTCOM) said late Wednesday that it had also "directed 31 vessels to turn around or return to port" as part of its own "blockade against Iran". It said on X "the
Denial, proxies, and persistent violence: Pakistan’s terror paradox
One year has passed since the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 innocent people, leaving behind not only human loss but also a deep imprint of fear and instability across the region of Jammu and Kashmir. The cold-blooded execution of the victims—after they were
Taiwan minister makes rare visit to disputed South China Sea island
Kuan Bi-ling observed coast guard drills on Taiping Island, also claimed by China, the Philippines and Vietnam.
US stuck using $1 million missiles against Iran’s $20,000 drones
It may sound hard to believe, but the almost trillion-dollar US military is struggling to fight cheap drones in its war with Iran. Iran has built a simple drone, the Shahed, with a motorcycle-type engine, loaded it with explosives and successfully targeted its neighbors’ cities
Voting under way in key Indian states Tamil Nadu, West Bengal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is hoping to make inroads in the opposition strongholds.
Africa: Ukraine Is Coming to Africa. but Did Anyone Ask Africa?
[African Arguments] On 25 March 2026, a high-level interagency coordination meeting took place at Ukraine's Presidential Office, chaired by Kyrylo Budanov. The subject was the expansion of Ukraine's presence on the African continent -- and it was the first such meeting in the
Africa: From Resolution to Reality - Delivering Water and Sanitation for 'The Africa We Want'
[IPS] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- When Africa's Heads of State and Government gathered in Addis Ababa on 14 February 2026 for the African Union's 39th Ordinary Session, they did more than adopt another resolution. They made a choice: to place at the centre of the agenda the most
Scientists filmed Uganda’s Marburg virus hotspot for 5 months. Here’s what they found
Scientists set up cameras in Uganda’s Marburg virus reservoir, capturing rare footage of wildlife and humans interacting in the site and raising concerns about spillover risk.
Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ISLAMABAD, April 23 (Reuters) - Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting.
Africa: Minister Ogwang Rallies East Africa to Deliver Historic Afcon 2027
[Nile Post] The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has called for full commitment from East African governments and football stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
East Africa: EAC Kicks Off High-Level Talks to Shape Future of Agriculture in East Africa
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The East African Community (EAC), in collaboration with AGRA, has officially launched a high-level regional validation meeting for the Draft Regional Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan (RASIP 2026-2035) in Dar es Salaam, marking a significant step
Malaysia’s King says he will choose a new anti-graft chief
It is first the official confirmation that current head Azam Baki’s term won’t be renewed when it ends in May.
Malaysia's king says he will choose next anti-graft agency chief
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 - Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim said on Thursday that he will select the next head of the country's anti-graft body, with the agency's current chief under growing pressure to resign over misconduct allegations.
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Can the ‘deadzoning’ trend be a way to improve our wellbeing while travelling?
This new travel craze is sweeping through millennials and Gen Z, who are intentionally becoming disconnected in an era of being chronically online.
ChatGPT mirrors abusive language in heated conversations, study finds
OpenAI’s ChatGPT produced insults and swear words as it responded to tense human conflicts, a study has found.
Reza Pahlavi declined invitation to address members of the EU parliament
Last week, Reza Pahlavi (pictured) addressed the Riksdag, Sweden’s Parliament in Stockholm where he was invited by the Sweden Democrats and Christian Democrats. There he strongly criticized Europe. "When I look at Europe, I see ambivalence and a continued inability to see the
High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
Is China’s soft power rising, or is America’s just crumbling?
Soft power is notoriously hard to quantify, but it’s difficult to argue that global soft power has been shifting steadily toward East Asia in recent decades. A few years ago, I wrote a post about how South Korea became a cultural superpower on purpose, while Japan became one by
Sellers in China trade hub Guangdong seek tariff reprieve from Trump visit
Factories in Guangdong province have borne the brunt of Mr Trump’s mercurial policies and a blistering trade war.
5 takeaways from first major California governor's debate after Swalwell exit
Six candidates running for California governor squared off on the debate stage Wednesday, yet the forum may have created more questions than answers for politcal observers, as Democrats struggle to coalesce around a candidate ahead of the June primary The debate came just weeks
Flights delayed at Japan’s Haneda airport after international check-in system glitch
This comes just two days after the airport suffered a glitch in its air traffic control system.
Africa: 6 African Thinkers Who Help Us Understand the World - New Book
[The Conversation Africa] Who counts as an intellectual? In many traditions, the figure of the intellectual is tied to the search for truth, social critique and public engagement. From the Dreyfus Affair (a political scandal in 1894 in France that mobilised writers and thinkers
China's Xpeng expects to start delivering 'flying' cars in 2027
The Chinese electric vehicle maker has received more than 7,000 orders for its flying cars, the majority of which are in China.
‘Cut fossil fuel industry’s lifeline’: How subsidies and petrochemicals are propping up oil and gas
Experts on the major wins they want to see from the Santa Marta fossil fuel phaseout conference.
Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike
Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.
Fury as Indonesian court dismisses 1998 mass rape lawsuit
Rights groups called the ruling a major step backwards that further perpetuates impunity.
Chinese EV maker Xpeng expects to start delivering ‘flying’ cars in 2027
It also expects to start large-scale production of its humanoid robots in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Thailand moves to end 60-day visa-free stays to screen out unwanted visitors
Thailand is seeking to shift its tourism strategy towards higher-quality and longer-stay visitors.
Japan mulls social media age limits as global curbs spread
In Japan, teenagers spent nearly 70 minutes a day on social media on weekdays, almost double the overall national average.
Another American quagmire at Hormuz
There is a certain grim symmetry to watching Washington, in the spring of 2026, once again flailing about in the Persian Gulf — blockading Iranian ports, rattling sabers over a strait it cannot fully control and dispatching delegations to Islamabad in search of a diplomatic
Diplomacy stalls as Iran fires on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and US maintains blockade
Diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States appear to stall, with Tehran rejecting the premise of talks until Washington lifts its naval blockade of its ports. The international community has urged all parties to de-escalate and engage with diplomatic efforts to bring