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Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock
PARIS/DUBAI, April 19 - European allies fear an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that could entrench rather than resolve deeper problems, diplomats with past experience dealing with Tehran said.
Female minister share rises globally while Japan declines: Study
Japan's share of women among Cabinet ministers fell to 10 per cent in 2025, from 12.5 per cent in 2005.
Iran replenishes launchers at higher rate than pre-war, guards commander says
DUBAI, April 19 - Iran now updates and replenishes its missile and drone launchers at a higher speed than it did prior to the war with the U.S. and Israel, the Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Force commander said on Sunday, according to Nournews.
Rat poison found in HiPP jarred baby food in Austria, police say
The band warned on Saturday that consuming the purées many be potentially "life-threatening".
Hormuz standoff reignites as the IRGC appears to now shape Iran’s decisions
The Strait of Hormuz is blocked again by Iran as the IRGC’s hardline position appears to prevail in Tehran, setting the stage for the 3-day countdown towards the end of the ceasefire, with no new talks in sight.
EU and Magyar agreed to work together for release of EU cash after weekend talks
Ursula von der Leyen's right-hand man sent to Budapest to begin work for the release of €10 billion as Magyar races to unfreeze the cash in exchange of reforms. According to sources involved in the negotiations, the release of funds is not connected to Ukraine.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Lebanon reopens bridge - Lebanon's military said it has reopened a road and bridge damaged by Israeli strikes in the country's south, as a fragile 10-day truce holds between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. In a
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Young adults struggle to break into housing market as Congress seeks solution
Young adults are struggling to break into the housing market, facing historically high barriers to homeownership and falling behind previous generations. A survey released by real estate brokerage Redfin in January found that 38.3 percent of 28-year-olds owned their home last
Trump and FIFA Have Already Broken the 2026 World Cup
Take a random moment from Trump’s second term—his inauguration, a state visit to the Middle East, a meeting of the preposterous “Board of Peace,” even just a random day when cameras are allowed into the Oval Office—and there is a decent chance that Gianni Infantino will be
National Science Foundation’s future in limbo as Trump eyes cuts
The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) future is in limbo as President Trump pushes for more budget cuts and his nominee to helm the research agency awaits Senate confirmation. Since Trump’s return to the White House, the administration has canceled or suspended nearly 1,400
Critics of Education Department changes see difficult path to restore agency after program closures
Another office at the Department of Education is on the chopping block after a year of efforts to dismantle the federal agency, pushing the hope of restoration for certain programs further out of reach for opponents. The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), used to
Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
Israel could spend as much as $6.4 billion a year maintaining a buffer zone in southern Lebanon
Holding the zone would require an additional 40,000 reserve troops, an Israeli defense official said, and could cost as much as 19 billion shekels ($6.4 billion) annually, The Marker calculated. The rise of West Bank Jewish terror is also driving costs
Marathon's most popular shotgun is getting nerfed a second time, as Bungie worries it is 'eclipsing a lot of the other short range options that exist in the game'
"We're gonna take a shot at bringing the WSTR more in line."
Three people killed in shooting in Malaysia’s Kota Tinggi
A source said a man has been arrested and a pistol seized in connection with the case.
The Petrillo complications
80 years ago, the most important person in the music business was James Petrillo. It’s difficult to imagine the head of the musician’s union on the cover of Time magazine, but there he was. Petrillo saw how technology was changing an industry and pushed for changes in the flow
In Angola, love for an American pope but not for an American president
In Luanda, Catholics expressed love and admiration for Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, but not so much for President Trump because of the war in Iran.
Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon
Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.
Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis
Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds.
'My school cannot afford free breakfast club'
Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government's free breakfast clubs.
Justin Bieber Serenades Billie Eilish, Duets With SZA During Coachella Weekend Two Headlining Set
Justin Bieber brought out the big guns during his Coachella weekend two headlining set, tapping Sexyy Red, Billie Eilish and SZA as he took a trip down memory lane through his discography. He began by running through the lot of the “Swag” songs that dominated his weekend one
Iranian President insists on country's nuclear rights, ISNA reports
DUBAI, April 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has no justification to deprive Iran of its nuclear rights, the Iranian Student News Agency quoted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as saying on Sunday, as Washington and Tehran continue to face disagreements over
China hosts humanoid robots in Beijing half marathon
China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers see it as a step towards wider use.
Global shock feared as Iran tightens grip on Hormuz, Qatar says impact “not far away”
“The full-fledged impact is coming” and what the world has seen until now in energy costs is "the tip of the iceberg," Qatar’s finance minister says, warning of wider energy and supply shock as Iran tightens control over Hormuz.
Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record
But the race wasn’t without hiccups - one robot fell flat at the start line while another bumped into a barrier.
Bodies of 50 infants dumped at Trinidad graveyard
Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses".
Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oil
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that national oil company Petronas is set to negotiate with Russia to purchase oil and ensure a sufficient supply for domestic use.
Trump signs order to fast-track research on psychedelic drugs
Trump signed an executive order Saturday to ease research restrictions on psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and LSD, aiming to accelerate studies into their potential for treating mental health conditions.
'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester'
Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital.
North Korea conducts multiple ballistic missile tests
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday, the latest in a series of recent weapons tests that analysts say signal Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's attempts to ease tensions.
Iran says deal still 'far off' as Hormuz Strait remains shut
Amid stalled US-Iran negotiations, Iranian officials warning the crucial shipping lane will remain shut until the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports.
Can AI robots work alongside humans? Siemens and NVIDIA trial a humanoid robot
Siemens and Nvidia said the successful test advances their push to build factories where AI-powered machines can adapt and work with human staff
Mandatory pre-arrival declaration rolled out for entrants into Vietnam
Foreign nationals entering Vietnam and overseas Vietnamese using visas must complete an online declaration before arrival.
Australia's most-decorated soldier vows to fight war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.
Almost 28 years later, the mystery of what's under women's skirts in Elder Scrolls spin-off Redguard has finally been solved
I know you've all been dying to find out.
Fire razes 1,000 'stilt' homes in Malaysia's Sabah, thousands displaced
Sandakan police chief George Abd Rakman was quoted by local English daily The Star as saying that the "very large-scale and heartbreaking incident" affected 9,007 residents.
Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes
(Corrects day to Sunday in first paragraph) SYDNEY, April 19 (Reuters) - Australia's most decorated soldier, charged with war crimes related to Afghanistan deployments more than a decade ago, on Sunday publicly denied the allegations against him and said he was proud of his
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Too hot for solar and too much wind for turbines: Can renewables withstand our worsening climate?
Renewables have been touted as the silver bullet to tackling climate change, but can they withstand our warming planet?