Nepal PM defends squatter settlement clearances
The authorities in April began demolishing informal settlements that were home to thousands of people.
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Indonesia govt defends Cabinet secretary after politician rebuke on alleged sexuality
A politician alleged that Mr Teddy had become “closer” with the president beyond their work relationships.
This hiking trail in La Gomera has been named one of the world’s best by Lonely Planet
Looking to swap your daily walk a view worth going the distance for? New guide book ‘Where to Go When: Hiking’ includes more than 90 routes across Europe and beyond, highlighting the growing popularity of walking tourism.
Indonesian president’s ties to personal aide go viral
Out came the cake, while the president applauded. The surroundings were palatial, but what else could you expect from the Four Seasons George V in Paris, whose most expensive rooms run to US$30,000 a night. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was visiting France in April on
India emerging as next major growth market for Swiss watchmakers
Global brands such as Cartier, Omega and Rolex – once considered out of reach for many Indian consumers – are now seeing growing traction in the market.
Modi's party set to gain big in Indian state elections
MUMBAI, May 4 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was on course to win two of four crucial state elections on Monday, expanding its influence and weakening its key rival half-way into his third term in office.
Indonesia, Japan discuss defence ties after Tokyo unlocks arms exports
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has been pushing to modernise the country’s ageing military.
Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces escort plan
Iran's military warned on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump said the United States would begin escorting ships through the waterway. Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a
Novel wheat hybrids increase resistance to major fungal disease by up to 70%
A new experimental study has identified a novel genetic locus in a common agricultural weed, Elymus repens, that provides significant resistance to the destructive fungal disease Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) and has now been successfully transferred into wheat to produce FHB
Pakistan facilitates return of Iranian crew from US-seized ship
The return of the crew was coordinated with Washington and Tehran, according to Pakistan's foreign ministry.
Humanoid robots deployed to direct traffic in China
Humanoid robots have been deployed at intersections in the Chinese city of Hangzhou to assist traffic police and guide pedestrians.
Donald Trump's EU car tariffs ‘targeting Germany,’ says key German MEP
German MEP Bernd Lange said U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on EU cars appears to target Germany, following Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s criticism of the U.S. stance on Iran. However, the move would likely breach the EU–U.S. trade agreement reached
Pluto Film Boards ‘Summer War,’ From ‘Il Futuro’ Director Alicia Scherson, Ahead of Cannes, Tribeca
Berlin-based Pluto Film has pounced on worldwide sales rights to Chilean psychological thriller “Summer War” (“Guerra de Verano”) ahead of its market debut at Cannes’ Marché du Film and its world premiere at the 25th Tribeca Film Festival in June. The fifth feature by acclaimed
Africa: Three Dead in Suspected Hantavirus Infection Outbreak On Cruise Ship - WHO
[UN News] Three people have died and three others are ill following suspected cases of hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday.
You’ve got a friend in TayTay - Is Taylor Swift planning a ‘Toy Story 5’ song?
Taylor Swift has sparked rumours that new music, potentially for the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, could be on the way... A countdown briefly appeared on her official website before being taken down. Now, the clock is back and Swifties are going into overdrive...
US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. has evacuated 22 crew members held aboard an Iranian container vessel to Pakistan and will hand them over to Iranian authorities on Monday, Pakistan's foreign ministry said, calling the move a "confidence-building measure". Here are some
Three dead after monster truck crashes into crowd
At least 38 people were injured when the vehicle ploughed into the crowd at a show in Colombia.
Notification by Germany of voluntary cancellation for plants closed in 2024
On 20 November 2025, the Commission received a notification in the sense of Article 12(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC (‘ETS Directive’) from Germany, concerning its intention to voluntarily cancel allowances associated with the closure of electricity generation capacities in 14 ETS
Feels like over 52 deg C: Bangkok boils with heat index hitting ‘extreme danger’ level
Symptoms to watch for include fatigue, dizziness and skin rashes.
Housing crises explodes: rents up by 60% in Europe
A coalition of European mayors is set for a high-level meeting with the European Commission and Parliament on the housing crisis. Affordable housing isn’t anymore one of the four pillars of the European social model, warns Roberto Gualtieri, Rome’s mayor, to Euronews.
Watch: The 28th EU member? Why Canada is eyeing a closer bond with Brussels
Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Yerevan for the European Political Community Summit, where he is spearheading efforts to create a Middle Powers alliance. But could the world’s "most European" non-European country actually become the 28th EU member state?
Africa: Road to East Africa! CAF Announces Kick-Off, Final and Qualifiers Dates for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Pamoja 2027
[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") announced the Kick-off and Final Dates for the historic TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations ("AFCON") PAMOJA 2027, that will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Africa: Mamelodi Sundowns' Road to the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Final
[CAF] Mamelodi Sundowns have reached the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final for the second year in a row and will face Morocco's AS FAR in the two-legged decider.
EU-US relationship expected to pull focus in Armenia
The European Political Community (EPC) in the Armenian capital has attracted 47 leaders from around the world, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. US President Donald Trump's trade and defence announcements are expected to be interrogated.
When 2 million voices met one stage: How Shakira made music history in Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro once again turned Copacabana into the world's biggest stage. Shakira performed on Saturday in front of two million people in a free concert that the city's mayor described as historic and will generate some $155 million for the local economy.
NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump
By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) - European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S. President Donald Trump and are now ensuring that agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday. Trump has accused
Two years of DMA: does it really work?
What is the Digital Markets Act (DMA)? In 2022, the EU set out to impose strict "do’s and don’ts" on tech giants. Two years after implementation, the Commission is reviewing how successful it’s been.
Lasers, hawks and even guns haven’t solved the UK’s pigeon problem. There is a better way | Sydney Lobe
Councils spend heavily on grisly yet ineffective methods. Why won’t they consider a proven, low-cost and humane strategy? By some estimates there are almost 3 million pigeons residing in London, which has the highest pigeon population in the country. Known as “rats with wings”,
Better regulation: Charity begins at home
The Commission has issued “Better Regulation” guidelines to rethink the way new EU rules will be made. Dainius Žalimas (Laisvės partija/Lithuania), who drafted a report on the monitoring of the application of EU law, says: “Thinking about how to make better new rules is all
‘Viva’: Aina Clotet Is a 40-Year-Old Consumed by the Need to Feel Alive in Her Feature Directorial Debut (Exclusive Cannes Critics’ Week Clips)
The Catalan actress, screenwriter and director plays Nora, who dives headfirst into passionate relationships with two very different men after coming face-to-face with death.
Participants compete to lure worms from the ground at quirky UK festival
Contestants gathered in southern England for the annual “Wormcharming” competition, attempting to coax worms from the ground without digging.
China Box Office: ‘Vanishing Point’ and ‘Cold War 1994’ Lead Rebounding May Day Weekend as ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Debuts in Third
Zhonghe Qiancheng’s suspense thriller “Vanishing Point” claimed the number one position at the China box office in its opening weekend, earning RMB164.7 million ($24.2 million). Written and directed by Cheng Wei-hao and starring Zheng Kai and Liu Haocun, the story begins with
Africa: Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills 3 - WHO
[DW] The virus usually spreads by contact with the urine or feces of infected rodents like rats and mice. It can cause a severe and sometimes deadly lung infection.
Oscars: New rules announced - AI actors and scripts cannot win awards
The Academy has updated its rules for how artificial intelligence is used, including one that says all screenplays must be humanly created. There are more ambiguous statements regarding acting, however...
Earthquake of 6 magnitude strikes central Philippines, no immediate reports of damage or casualties
The earthquake hit near San Julian town in Eastern Samar province at a depth of 56km.
Africa: 3 Die, Others Infected in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak On Atlantic Cruise Ship
[Leadership] Three people have died following an outbreak of a rare infectious disease aboard the MV Hondius, a cruise ship travelling across the Atlantic, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Consent, not resistance: European Parliament backs consent-based definition of rape
The European Parliament has adopted a landmark report calling on the European Commission to bring forward dedicated legislation establishing an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape. The vote marks a decisive step forward, following the setback in 2024 when a consent-based
Foo Fighters Changed the Name of Their New Album To Avoid Conflict With ‘Wicked: For Good’
The rock band recently released their 12th LP, Your Favorite Toy
Fighters, legends and beloved indie bands: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe
Marina Abramović marks her upcoming 80th birthday with a new exhibition in Venice, 2000's band Broken Social Scene return, and Mortal Kombat II brings arcade fun to the big screen. Here's what to look out for this week.
Amish Tripathi Gets AI Avatar as Collective Artists Network Launches Indian History Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Collective Artists Network has built an AI-powered avatar of Amish Tripathi – one of the country’s bestselling authors – to anchor a new short-form content channel covering history, mythology and philosophy, with a digital rollout beginning this month. The channel is
Weight loss drug Ozempic linked to lower depression and anxiety risk
GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide—best known for treating diabetes and driving weight loss under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy—may also deliver a surprising mental health boost. In a massive study tracking nearly 100,000 people over more than a decade, researchers found that
World Cup prize pool nears $900 million as FIFA boosts payouts. Here’s who gets what
FIFA's upcoming World Cup is set to be the most lucrative on-record, with a 'record breaking' prize pool on offer, as FIFA shrugs off other controversies.
'I had to pay £14k after my cat was run over'
People with and without pet insurance are facing large bills when their animals get sick or injured.
Three people die on cruise ship in the Atlantic from suspected hantavirus infection
Three more people on the Dutch cruise ship have fallen ill, one of them has been taken to a hospital in South Africa. The hantavirus is spread by rats and very rarely spreads from human to human.
Irish economic miracle explained: Why all that glitters isn't gold
Ireland's GDP soared 12.3% in 2025 — but it was a mirage. Pharma multinationals front-loaded €25.4bn of exports to the US in March alone, ahead of Trump's tariffs. Now the first quarter of 2026 sees a contraction.