Cows flex their ‘lembu-gini’ power on Malaysian highway

Seven cows were seen running on the right lane of a two-lane highway in Malaysia.

India’s drugmakers shake up global weight loss market with cheaper alternatives

Generic versions are slashing treatment costs by as much as 70 per cent in some cases.

Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says was stolen will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says

April 30 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that a vessel carrying grain that Kyiv says was stolen from its territories occupied by Russia would not unload its cargo in Israel, describing it as a "welcome development" on Thursday. Ukraine has asked Israel

‘Wednesday’ Breakout Evie Templeton Joins Cannes-Premiering Gothic Thriller ‘Victorian Psycho’ (EXCLUSIVE)

With upcoming Gothic thriller “Victorian Psycho” confirmed for Cannes, an additional member of the cast has now been announced. Evie Templeton, the rising British star best known for her breakout turn as Agnes DeMille in the second season of Netflix hit “Wednesday,” stars in

Iran ceasefire owes to rapidfire depletion of key US weapons

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire announced on April 7, 2026, after 40 days of war came at an opportune time for the United States. Several reports indicate it is running out of weapons amid the conflict. As a scholar focused on US military deployments, these reports are concerning

The golden handcuffs: Why liquidating a gold IRA is harder than buying in

Learn how liquidating your gold IRA can cost more than you think.

Russia's Medvedev questions US suitability to play role of conflict mediator

April 30 - The United States is unlikely to serve as an effective mediator in international conflicts, given its actions on the global stage, senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.

EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit

BRUSSELS, April 30 - The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur will implement on Friday a contentious free trade agreement that the EU in particular hopes will benefit exporters and calm critics, even if it cannot fully offset the blow from U.S. tariffs.

PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game

Sony has finally stepped in to clear up the growing confusion around a new DRM (Digital Rights Management) system on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. Users reported that the system's latest updates seemingly introduced a requirement to go online once every 30 days to

Africa: Ignore Fabricated Graphic Falsely Quoting Kenyan President William Ruto Lashing Out At African Union

[Africa Check] Ignore fabricated graphic falsely quoting Kenyan president William Ruto lashing out at African Union

Tributes to 'Scoop' Marston…the 'voice' of West Midlands soccer

Glowing tributes have flowed in for a much-loved veteran news and sports reporter in the West Midlands who has died. Paul Marston (pictured) had been one of the best known faces in local journalism in the region for decades. He first worked for the Walsall Observer weekly

Taiwan’s Cheng will face a tough crowd on US visit

Fresh from consultations with Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping in April, Cheng Li-wun, the Chairwoman of Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT), plans to visit the US in June. It will be awkward. During her US visit, at which she hopes to talk with US officials and politicians and visit

Xbox delivers record monthly active users, but hardware revenue is still in decline

Gaming revenue decreased by $380 million year-on-year during Q3, driven in part by another downturn in hardware revenue.

One thing at a time

Multi-tasking is mostly an illusion. What we’re actually doing is slicing our focus, jumping from one thing to another and then back again. All that jumping decreases our productivity and worse, erodes our peace of mind. You’re only doing one thing at a time anyway. Might as

Why Salvador Dalí and Luis Buñuel Made the Still-Shocking Un Chien Andalou (1929)

Under most circumstances, there’s nothing particularly shocking about cutting into an eye removed from a dead animal. Gratuitous, maybe, and surely disgusting for some, but certainly not psychologically damaging. I remember a man turning up one day to my first-grade classroom

Germany’s canal village keeps 129-year mail-by-boat tradition alive

In Germany’s Spreewald, postal worker Andrea Bunar resumes delivering mail by barge, continuing a 129-year tradition in Lehde village.

'Virtual rape': AI and deepfakes are silencing women in public life, UN report

More than 41% of women said they had self-censored on social media to avoid abuse, while 19% had pulled back from speaking out in a professional context.

Trump’s Rage at Jim Comey Backfires as Case Against Him Goes Off Rails

Donald Trump’s use of state power to persecute his enemies is escalating. The Justice Department indicted James Comey, a longtime target of Trump’s rage, for allegedly threatening Trump with a social media post of seashells spelling “86 47.” Officials are also threatening to

Russia scales back Victory Day plans as Ukraine’s military reach expands

Moscow is reducing the footprint of its foremost annual military parade amid a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia.

Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

Meta in row after workers in Kenya who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

Teen with 30 tortoises under clothes nabbed at Thai airport

Mali’s junta asked Russians to bring order. Militants just stormed in.

Al-Qaeda-linked fighters killed the defense minister, a top Moscow ally, and forced Russian mercenaries to retreat, highlighting the Mali-Russia partnership’s failure.

Volkswagen profit drops as carmaker signals further cost cuts

Volkswagen warned its future is at risk as profits fell sharply and it signalled deeper cost cuts. The carmaker is battling weak demand in China, rising competition, tariffs and pressure to simplify its complex structure.

French growth stalls as Iran war energy shock hits economy

France's first-quarter data shows slowed growth, rising prices and collapsing exports, laying bare how quickly the Iran war's energy shock is feeding through to Europe's second-largest economy.

Thom Tillis isn’t done yet with Donald Trump’s nominees

The outgoing North Carolina senator is moving from his Fed battle to vetting the next attorney general.

China conducts combat readiness patrols in Scarborough Shoal

BEIJING, April 30 (Reuters) - China's military said on Thursday its naval and air forces conducted combat readiness patrols in the Scarborough Shoal and surrounding areas in the disputed South China Sea. "Such patrols serve as an effective countermeasure to cope with all sorts

Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan

Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

‘MasterChef Asia’ Revived by Banijay Rights and Warner Bros. Discovery After 10-Year Hiatus (EXCLUSIVE)

“MasterChef Asia” is coming back. Banijay Rights has closed a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and CreAsia Studio – part of Endemol Shine India – to produce a new 10-episode series of the pan-Asian cooking competition, marking the format’s return to the region after a 10-year

India exit polls suggest Modi’s BJP gains in state elections

Elections in five states and territories have taken place in April.

Scientists restore memory by blocking a single Alzheimer’s protein

Researchers have identified a new potential weapon against Alzheimer’s: blocking a protein called PTP1B. In mice, this approach boosted memory and helped brain immune cells clear harmful plaque buildup. Since PTP1B is also linked to diabetes and obesity—both risk factors for

Iran defies Trump's blockade as oil prices soar

Iran warned the United States on Thursday that its naval blockade was doomed to fail, after President Donald Trump signalled it could be enforced for months to come, in a confrontation wreaking havoc on global energy markets. Oil prices soared to a four-year high, with Brent

Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says stolen by Russia won't unload in Israel, media report

TEL AVIV, April 30 - A vessel carrying grain that Ukraine says was stolen by Russia will not unload in Israel, Israeli media reported on Thursday, after Kyiv requested Israel to seize the cargo.

Indonesian corruption watchdog flags price gaps, budget inconsistencies in free meals programme

One kitchen listed over 2,800 beneficiaries but only about 1,000 people actually received the meals.

Music beyond English: seven top languages to discover new sounds

Only listening to music in English shuts doors to other rhythms, textures, sounds and especially words. It’s like only watching American films: you're gonna miss great works. Yes, Spanish‑language music is very trendy now but there’s more, so much more to discover.

Nairobi welcomes marathon star Sabastian Sawe after record-breaking London victory

Sabastian Sawe returns to Nairobi after breaking the marathon world record in London, becoming the first runner under two hours in a sanctioned race.

These 11 cancers are rising in younger adults in England, but lifestyle does not fully explain why

Well-known risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use, diet, and physical activity have not been increasing among younger adults in recent decades, except for obesity. But researchers say that alone cannot fully explain the rise of cancer among young adults.

Africa: Africa's Integration Moment - From Rhetoric to Reality

[allAfrica] Africa's long-articulated dream of integration is slowly edging from rhetoric toward reality--but not fast enough. At the heart of this ambition lies the African Continental Free Trade Area, a flagship initiative of the African Union aimed at creating a single

Oil temporarily surges above $126 per barrel as Iran war seemingly intensifies

Oil markets face extreme pressure, with Brent crude briefly touching $126 on Thursday morning, as a breakdown in diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran now seems likely to reignite military action.

From statements to actions: Here's which European countries are spending the most on defence

Military spending by European NATO members last year rose faster than at any time since 1953.

Trash piles up in Bali as landfill ban triggers waste crisis

Bali’s landfill ban leads to waste piling up in streets, burning trash, and health concerns as Indonesia moves to enforce long-delayed rules.

Green Day Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Nimrods’ Starring Mckenna Grace Heading to Cannes Market With Palisades Park (EXCLUSIVE)

“Nimrods: A Green Day Story,” writer-director Lee Kirk’s comedy based on the rock band’s adventures while living in a van before the success of their 1994 album “Dookie,” will be rolling into the Cannes market. Palisades Park Pictures has acquired international sales on the

Australian police find body in search for missing 5-year-old Indigenous girl

Police also said they seized items from the crime scene, including a pair of child’s underwear.

From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino

By Naveen Thukral and Panarat Thepgumpanat SINGAPORE/BANGKOK, April 30 (Reuters) - Rice supply is expected to fall this year as farmers cut planting acreage across Asia because of fertiliser shortages and soaring fuel costs from the Iran war, with an emerging El Nino also set

The Simpsons Present Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven,” and Teachers Now Use It to Teach Kids the Joys of Literature

The Simpsons has mocked or referenced literature over its many seasons, usually through a book Lisa was reading, or with guest appearances (e.g., Michael Chabon & Jonathan Franzen, Maya Angelou and Amy Tan). And it has referenced Edgar Allan Poe in both title (“The Tell-Tale

Kanpai! Space-brewed sake sells for almost $900,000

An alcoholic fermentation process using sake ingredients was carried out in November 2025 inside facilities at the ISS.

Jack Lowden Plays a Right-Wing, Anti-Immigration Politician in ‘Vote Gavin Lyle,’ Aneil Karia’s Satirical Short About U.K. Politics (EXCLUSIVE)

Having played British spies, lords, WWII fighters pilots and even wrestlers, Jack Lowden has now taken on his most contemporary role to date. In the satirical short “Vote Gavin Lyle” — from WePresent, the arts platform of WeTransfer — the Emmy nominee portrays a middle-England

Coupang probe tests the U.S.’s willingness to protect its tech giants abroad

A massive data breach at South Korea’s biggest online retailer, which is registered and listed in the U.S., has both countries claiming the right to act.