From surplus to strain: Global rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino
The effects of the Iran war are impacting farmers in top exporters Thailand and Vietnam.
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Ukraine's army chief orders time limit for frontline troops
KYIV, April 30 - Ukraine's top general on Thursday ordered a mandatory two-month time limit for front-line troops serving in forward positions, aiming to address a key challenge for Kyiv's outmanned military in the fifth year of war with Moscow.
Watch ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers Revisit ‘Golden’ at Billboard Women in Music Event
EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami were named as the 2026 Women of the Year
ASEAN vows to avoid export bans, share fuel as oil prices soar
The bloc is also working on an agreement that enables coordinated emergency fuel sharing.
26 foreigners rescued from alleged scam compound in Bali
Most of the victims held at the site were Philippine and Kenyan nationals.
Scientists reveal the best exercise for knee arthritis pain relief
A major review of 217 trials shows that aerobic exercise is the most effective option for managing knee osteoarthritis. Activities like walking, cycling, and swimming outperformed other exercise types in reducing pain and improving movement. While alternatives like strength
Commission seeks feedback on upcoming EU aviation and aeronautic strategy
The Commission has launched work on an EU Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy and is inviting citizens, businesses, and stakeholders to share their feedback through a call for evidence. The Strategy will set out a comprehensive framework to strengthen Europe's aviation and
Will UAE’s exit spell the end of OPEC?
The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the oil producers’ cartel OPEC after 59 years is more than a symbolic break. It highlights a growing divide among major oil producers over how to respond to a changing energy landscape, and will weaken the group’s ability to
Watch Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers Showcase ‘Free To Love’ on ‘Kimmel’
Keyboardist Nick Rhodes described the band's recent single as an “anthem for freedom"
Indonesia shows the non-aligned way through US-China rivalry
On April 13, 2026, Indonesia executed a rare feat of high-stakes diplomatic choreography. On one side of the planet, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin stood at the Pentagon to sign the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP) with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Snow cover in the Greek mountains has declined by 58% in the last 40 years, study reveals
Declining snow cover and a shrinking winter season could plunge water supplies, agriculture and ecosystems into crisis.
Indonesia train crash: Minister apologises after suggestion to move women-only rail carriages sparks backlash
Indonesia’s Minister for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Choiri Fauzi had suggested placing women-only carriages in the middle of trains, “so men would be at the ends”, following the fatal train crash that killed 16 women near Jakarta.
Netflix Reboots ‘Man on Fire’ With a Thrilling Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Performance: TV Review
Netflix’s latest action thriller, “Man on Fire” — based on A. J. Quinnell’s acclaimed 1980 novel and adapted to television by Kyle Killen — brings the infamous John Creasy to the small screen. Though the story was first adapted as a 1987 film with Scott Glenn in the leading
Suspense Thriller ‘Safe,’ From Director of Netflix Hit ‘Prey,’ Picked Up by Reinvent Yellow Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Suspense thriller “Safe,” which is in post-production, has been added to the Reinvent Yellow Sales lineup. The film is directed by Thomas Sieben, also behind the Netflix hit “Prey.” When a young girl becomes trapped inside an airtight safe, firefighter Alex and her partner
Commission allocates exceptional support for Slovak milk and pigmeat sectors following foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks
On 23 April, the member states endorsed the European Commission's proposal to mobilize €2.1 million of exceptional support to Slovakia's milk and pigmeat sectors. The sectors were severely impacted by foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in March and April last year. The measure
Singapore court fines women for pro-Palestinian walk
This reverses an earlier acquittal of the activists, who had led a walk to support the Palestinian cause.
Google parent Alphabet profit jumps 81% in Big Tech earnings roundup
Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft all beat earnings expectations, as they reported on Wednesday, but Alphabet stood out, with its shares jumping 7% in extended trading on strong cloud growth.
Smoke rises over Russia’s Tuapse after Ukrainian drone strikes hit oil refinery
Plumes of black smoke rise over the southern Russian town of Tuapse after multiple Ukrainian drone strikes on a major oil refinery in the coastal area.
Military officer in Malaysia charged with murder over fatal drink driving crash
At a separate Magistrate’s Court, he claimed trial to two counts of driving under the influence.
This AI knew the answers but didn’t understand the questions
For decades, psychologists have debated whether the human mind can be explained by one unified theory or must be broken into separate parts like memory and attention. A recent AI model called Centaur seemed to offer a breakthrough, claiming it could mimic human thinking across
Cortis and Airbnb Color Outside the Lines With Immersive Seoul Hideout
The bingo card asks you to pick a side: McDonald’s fries or pineapple pizza? The answer, apparently, says something about who you are. It’s the kind of playful, low-stakes self-interrogation that K-pop group Cortis have built their brand around – and inside a neon-drenched
The death of a Lebanese village
By Alexander Dziadosz BEIRUT, April 30 (Reuters) - In a parking lot strewn with rubbish near Beirut's Mediterranean coast, Hassan Yahya has taped a cardboard sign to a traffic signal pole beside the tarp tent that now serves as his home. "Kfar Kila welcomes you," read the lines
Decade-long study reveals whale shark hotspots in Indonesia
Researchers tagged 70 whale sharks at sites in Indonesia, tracking some of them for nearly three years.
European Youth Week 2026 to drive youth engagement across Europe
The European Youth Week 2026 has started all around Europe, lasting until 1 May and bringing together young people, organizations, and institutions for a week of celebrating youth engagement, as part of the European Commission's commitment to mainstreaming the voice of young
Thai TikToker sparks online buzz by cashing in on dead mosquito keychains
The trinket is popular among foreigners who buy them as souvenirs from Thailand, its creator said.
A photon was teleported across 270 meters in stunning quantum breakthrough
Scientists have pulled off a first: teleporting a photon’s state between two separate quantum dots. This was done over a 270-meter open-air link, proving quantum information can travel between independent devices. The achievement marks a key step toward building quantum
New Zealand public broadcaster's political editor suspended from parliament after breaching press rules
April 30 - The political editor for New Zealand public broadcaster TVNZ has been banned from covering the parliament for five days after breaching press gallery rules, Speaker Gerry Brownlee said on Thursday.
Are you a chip stealer? They really do taste better from someone else’s plate, study finds
Whether you're the person taking another person's chips or the victim of such an act, a new study offers an explanation: stolen food tends to taste more ap-peeling.
Europe Today: Péter Magyar first visit to Brussels and China-EU tensions rising
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.
U.S. defense secretary faces withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since start of war
The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon estimates during their military budget proposal brief, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion
Revealed: British ad firm’s billion-dollar greenwash of US oil industry
WPP accused of breaching its climate policy after report reveals firm linked to twice as much oil advertising as US rivals A British advertising conglomerate has helped the oil companies ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell and BP spend an estimated $1.5bn (£1.1bn) on adverts in the US
No ‘meaningful’ shift from social media sites after Australia teen ban: Govt report
A chief concern driving Australia’s social media ban was the desire to stamp out cyberbullying.
EU to strengthen regional dimension of research and innovation
The European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions have signed a new Joint Action Plan to enhance the role of cities and regions in shaping the EU's research and innovation (R&I) agenda. This initiative aims to reinforce the regional and local dimension of EU
China to ban drone sales in Beijing citing security concerns
Drone users will also be required to register their devices and secure permits before flying them.
Czechia: A small country with big nuclear energy ambitions
Czechia stands out in Europe for its bold pursuit of nuclear energy sovereignty and its ambition to lead in atomic power as it cuts reliance on fossil fuels.
Shanghai’s pet-friendly policies put back on leash
The tightening of pet-friendly policies in the city has become a hot topic among pet owners.
Myanmar rolls out mass prison sentence cut, trimming ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s detention
A presidential office statement said prisoners will 'have their remaining sentences cut by one-sixth'.
Turkey is Iran war’s biggest winner — without firing a shot
When US and Israeli aircraft struck Iran on February 28, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and decapitating much of the senior Iranian leadership, Turkey’s reaction was striking for what it withheld. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the US-Israeli attacks on Iran as a
Commission renews youth board advising on global issues
The European Commission has renewed the EU Global Youth Sounding Board (YSB), strengthening its commitment to engaging young people in shaping EU external action. The new cohort will serve from April 2026 to April 2028. The new cohort brings together 25 young leaders aged 18–30
Mother in South Korea arrested after beating 8-month-old son to death with TV remote
During questioning, the mother said she abused the child because he would not sleep and kept crying.
Africa: Minority Calls for Action Over Xenophobic Attacks On Ghanaians in South Africa
[Ghanaian Times] The Minority Caucus on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called for urgent and decisive action following recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians living in South Africa.
Africa: One Visit, Many Lives Saved - How to Fight Malaria Smarter
[Malaria Consortium] At a time when public health systems in countries facing the greatest malaria burden are under intense pressure to deliver more with fewer resources, the importance of working more strategically and finding smarter ways to deliver life-saving care could not
Police say they believe abducted child was murdered as body found in Outback
The five-year-old girl was last seen on Saturday at an Aboriginal town camp near Alice Springs.
White House quiet as China ramps up trade leverage before Trump-Xi summit
WASHINGTON, April 30 - Beijing rolled out new trade rules this month that have alarmed U.S. businesses and which analysts say could seriously undercut American efforts to reduce supply chain dependence on China.
A hidden map in your nose could explain how smell works
Scientists have finally cracked one of the biggest mysteries in the senses: how smell is organized. By mapping millions of neurons in mice, researchers discovered that smell receptors in the nose aren’t random at all—they’re arranged in neat, overlapping stripes based on