Indonesia police arrest six for Komodo dragon smuggling

Warhammer Classics brings fan-favorite Warhammer games to Steam

If you've been wanting a remastered collection of your favorite Warhammer games, then head to Steam now.

Japan tourism hits record despite China spat, Iran war

America's sewage and manure hold a $5.7 billion key to breaking synthetic fertilizer dependence

Nutrients recovered from animal and human waste could drastically reduce synthetic fertilizer use in the U.S., according to a new Cornell University study that takes into account real-world implementation challenges like processing and transport.

Ocean eddies are amplifying climate extremes in coastal seas, study finds

New research reveals a powerful yet overlooked driver of climate change: intensifying ocean eddies. These swirling currents—that break off from major currents—are redistributing heat and nutrients in the ocean and amplifying climate extremes in key coastal ecosystems.

Scientists turn AI-generated proteins into smart molecular sensors

An international team led by researchers at QUT has used artificial intelligence to create tiny "smart" proteins that switch on only when they detect a chosen target. Published in Nature Biotechnology, the research opens the way to a new generation of low-cost biosensors for

Premium or budget travellers? Hong Kong’s tourism chief wants both

The city is committing three-quarters of its 2026 tourism budget to attracting more foreign travellers.

HK’s Symphony of Lights will be reborn. Guess where?

The light show has been part of the city since 2004, but it is no longer novel, said the tourism minister.

Thai authorities warn of spiked drinks in nightspots after nightclub case

The substances most commonly misused include GHB, alprazolam, ketamine and flunitrazepam.

American YouTuber Johnny Somali sentenced to jail in South Korea over sex slave statue stunt

Self-proclaimed internet troll Johnny Somali, 25, caused outrage after filming himself making obscene gestures on a statue commemorating wartime sex slaves.

China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show

HONG KONG/MANILA, April 15 - China is employing ships and a barrier to tighten control of the entrance to the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea amid roiling tension with the Philippines over the disputed feature, satellite imagery obtained by Reuters shows.

Watch: Amateur astronomers on Earth catch Artemis II speeding past the stars

From the Moon's far side to a backyard smart telescope. Here are the stunning images of NASA's Artemis II Mission from Earth.

Government services in Malaysia operating as usual as civil servants start WFH policy

Most government buildings are now in a low-power state, with dimmer lights and just half the lifts in operation.

Berlin conference seeks urgent aid as Sudan war fuels mass poverty

Germany hosts a Berlin conference on Wednesday to mobilise aid for Sudan’s worsening war-driven crisis, focusing on civilian needs as hunger and poverty soar.

New video shows moment Orion capsule hatch opens after splashdown

New footage shows the excitement when US Navy divers reach and open the hatch on the Orion capsule of Artemis II reaching the astronauts for the first time in 10 days after their trip to the moon.

‘Slow Horses,’ ‘Black Mirror,’ ‘The Crown’ Directors Confront Streamers Over Pay: ‘Royalties Are a Lifeblood’

Directors from some of the U.K.’s top shows have called on the streaming platforms to agree a deal on royalties. Among those who have signed the letter are directors Saul Metzstein, James Hawes and Jeremy Lovering from Apple TV’s “Slow Horses,” “Black Mirror” helmers Sam

Malaysian court decision on lawsuit against Rosmah over missing jewellery lawsuit set for June 10

Global Royalty was instructed to file written submissions by May 13, and Rosmah must respond by May 28.

AI expansion drives up profits for Dutch semiconductor giant ASML

ASML, the Dutch semiconductor giant, has posted a rise in net profits to €2.76 billion for the first quarter of 2026 representing a 15% increase compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on

The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.

Thames Water should go into administration, investor says

The UK is “sleepwalking” into bad deal on Thames Water says a frustrated rival bidder.

Portugal, unlike Spain, rejects separate European army

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON, April 15 (Reuters) - Portugal is against the creation of a separate European army and instead backs strengthening and modernising its armed forces within the U.S.-led NATO alliance, the country's defence minister said, contrasting with neighbouring

Viral post comparing Portugal's Hormuz conquest to US Iran operation mixes facts with exaggeration

Is it possible to draw comparisons between the ongoing US military operation against Iran and the onslaught that led to the conquest of Hormuz by the Portuguese Empire in the 16th century? Euronews spoke to two historians about the consequences of the two "expeditions".

Graphene just defied a fundamental law of physics

In a major breakthrough, scientists have observed electrons in graphene flowing like a nearly frictionless liquid, defying a core law of physics. This exotic quantum state not only reveals new fundamental behavior but could also unlock powerful future technologies.

Jakarta in a tight spot as US seeks blanket access to Indonesian skies

Regular US overflights could reduce Indonesia’s control and draw the region into tensions, say analysts.

South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US

Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.

Drone warfare: Europe’s new security threat

Paris will quadruple its kamikaze drone arsenal by 2030, as the EU accelerates restocking efforts amid rapid advancements in drone technology. Watch the video

Doing this throughout life may cut Alzheimer’s risk by 38%

A lifetime of mental stimulation—like reading, writing, and learning new skills—may help protect the brain as we age. People with the highest levels of cognitive enrichment had a much lower risk of Alzheimer’s and experienced symptoms years later than those with the lowest

New resistance alliance built to win Myanmar’s civil war

Myanmar’s civil war is now 78 years old — the longest-running civil war in modern history. For most of that time, it has been a fragmented, grinding struggle with about a dozen ethnic armed groups fighting the repressive military state, each largely on their own, in their own

Thailand closes high-risk forests nationwide to fight wildfires and haze

Support plans are also being prepared for areas where PM2.5 levels continue to rise.

Hong Kong’s ban on possession, use of e-cigarettes to kick in on April 30

Those found carrying large quantities could face a fine and up to six months in prison.

Japan parties hold talks on imperial family, first under Prime Minister Takaichi

The talks come amid concerns about the shrinking size of the imperial family.

Ukraine broaches 'stolen' Russian grain cargo on call with Israel

April 15 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a call with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar to discuss a Russian vessel carrying what he described as grain stolen from Ukraine that was allowed to dock in an Israeli port. Kyiv considers all grain produced

Pakistan hosts thousands of Sikh pilgrims for 2026 baisakhi rites

Pakistan welcomed around 2,300 Sikh pilgrims from India for Baisakhi celebrations at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, about 45 kilometres from Islamabad.

Charlie Chaplin’s ‘The Kid’ Gets Vertical Makeover on U.K. Microdrama App TattleTV (EXCLUSIVE)

U.K. microdrama platform TattleTV – billed as the country’s first dedicated app of its kind – has adapted Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 feature “The Kid” for vertical mobile viewing, making the silent-era film available exclusively to U.S. audiences. The technology works by generating

Subaru telescope captures comet 3I/ATLAS composition change

The Subaru Telescope observed the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on January 7, 2026, after it made its closest approach to the sun. By observing colors in the coma around the comet, astronomers could estimate the ratio of carbon dioxide to water. This ratio is much lower than that

Rules tightened for Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop motorbike tours after British teen’s fatal accident

The 19-year-old died in an accident while on a motorbike tour along the popular tourist route.

Oil prices fall as renewed hopes for peace talks feed a stock market rally

Shares mostly rose in early Wednesday trading, echoing the rally on Wall Street that came as oil prices eased on hopes that the United States and Iran may resume talks.

This simple change stops robot swarms from getting stuck

In crowded environments, more robots don’t always mean faster results—in fact, too many can bring everything to a standstill. Harvard researchers discovered a surprising fix: adding a bit of randomness to how robots move can actually prevent gridlock and boost efficiency. By

Indonesia finance chief takes his growth bet to a world on edge

Prudence is one of Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa's key messages.

Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war

Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.

Magyar meets Hungarian president as Trump says next PM 'a good man'

The man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, Péter Magyar, is calling for a speedy transfer of power.

Trump accuses Italy’s Meloni of not having 'courage' to back Iran war

Donald Trump attacks European ally Meloni for refusing to back the war on Iran and for defending Pope Leo XIV, sparking a rare show of unity among Italian parties.

Supporting humanitarian mine action efforts around the world

The European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) is a major supporter of humanitarian mine action worldwide, helping communities recover from conflict by reducing the threat posed by mines and explosive remnants of war. Globally, FPI has mobilised over

Indonesia orders food companies to label products high in sugar, salt, fat

Items high in fat, salt and sugar content have to be labelled with a red sticker.

Kanye West postpones French concert a week after UK ban

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez was trying to prevent Kanye West from performing at Marseille's Velodrome stadium on 11 June, because of his anti-Semitic comments.