EU proposes youth mobility agreement with UK to help youngsters travel, work and live in both areas
The agreement would make it easier for under-30s to live, work and travel between the EU and the UK.
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Jenni Toivoniemi’s Daughter-Father Comedy ‘Butterflies’ Acquired by Picture Tree Intl. (EXCLUSIVE)
Berlin-based Picture Tree Intl. has acquired the international sales rights, excluding the Nordic countries, for the Finnish daughter-father comedy “Butterflies” (Perhoset). “Butterflies” is directed by Jenni Toivoniemi, based on a screenplay by Anna Brotkin. Set against the
Lil Wayne Stars In NBA Playoffs Commercial Narrated By Chris Rock
Lil Wayne has been tapped to star in the NBA's commercial for their 2024 playoffs season, featuring narration from Chris Rock and other big cameos.
What we know about reported strike on Iran
Explosions rocked Iran's central Isfahan province on Friday, according to state media, while US officials told American news outlets that Israel carried out a retaliatory strike on the Islamic republic. The attack comes less than a week after Tehran launched a barrage of more
Routine (YC W21) Is Hiring OCaml Software Engineers: On Site (Paris) or Remote
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40084104 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
Week in wildlife – in pictures: a hungry jackal, a cat with webbed feet and a cheeky badger
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
‘Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver’ Review: An Even More Rote Story, but a Bigger and Better Battle
He’s a master of disaster, of putting the metal on screen, of dreaming a dream and watching it detonate. This time, though, even the fanboys will have to convince themselves that they care.
Cyprus accused of migrant pushback to Lebanon
Migrants said that Cypriot authorities stopped them in water for two days, denying their requests for food and water and forcing them to return to Lebanon.
Taylor Swift Drops 15 Surprise Songs, Announces ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Is a Double Album
Two hours after releasing her highly anticipated album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor Swift announced a big surprise: It’s a double album. “I’d written so much tortured poetry in the past 2 years and wanted to share it all with you, so here’s the second installment of
India votes in opening phase of general election as Modi set to win third term
In this phase, PM Modi’s BJP faces its toughest battle in the south in Tamil Nadu where voters prefer the regional parties.
Bowen: The war between Israel and Iran has come out of the shadows
Whatever happens next, the rules of the "the game" between the two countries have changed, writes Jeremy Bowen.
North Korea mocks US envoy's Asia trip
North Korea said the US envoy appeared to have “forgotten her duty” regarding Middle East tensions.
Markets spooked as gold and oil prices rise following Israel attack on Iran
Oil prices rose on Friday morning with both Brent and US crude trading higher after Israel carried out a military attack on Iran.
Kings of Leon Share One-Take Music Video for Single ‘Nothing To Do’
The song comes off the rock band's forthcoming album, Can We Please Have Fun
Amazon’s miniTV Adds 200 Shows Dubbed in Tamil and Telugu for Indian Regional Users
Amazon’s free-of charge, ad-supported streaming platform that is only available in India, miniTV, is expanding its reach within the country. It is adding 200 shows for regional audiences and speakers of Tamil and Telugu. The new line-up of dubbed titles includes marquee and
India seeks UK carbon tax exemption in free trade deal talks
Exclusive: India seeking to use approach of UK election as bargaining chip and any exemption would be controversial India is demanding an exemption from the UK’s planned carbon tax as part of negotiations aiming to finalise a free trade deal before the UK election. India’s
Record Store Day 2024: What releases should you be looking out for?
Here are our picks for the best Record Store Day releases for 2024.
Emirates suspends flights transiting through Dubai after storm
DUBAI - Dubai's flagship airline Emirates is suspending check-in for all customers with onward connections through the city, it said on Friday, three days after a record storm swept the United Arab Emirates.
Taylor Swift Unveils Double Album ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’
The singer shared 15 additional songs because she had "written so much tortured poetry"
South Korean President’s support at new low after stinging election loss
The approval rate for Mr Yoon fell to 23 per cent, down from the previous low of 24 per cent in September 2022.
Extreme heat in 2023 linked to drastic slump in growth of marine life
Last year’s marine heatwaves saw an unprecedented decline in the growth of phytoplankton and algae, which many animals in the oceans depend on for food
Ambrey: Ships transiting the Gulf, Western Indian Ocean should stay alert
DUBAI - British security firm Ambrey said on Friday merchant vessels transiting the Gulf and Western Indian Ocean were advised to stay alert in case of increased uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) activity in the region.
Meet the scientists on a new wildlife frontier: the mysterious sounds of the underground
More than 50% of the planet’s species live in the soil, but only a fraction have been identified – so far Read more: No birdsong, no water in the creek, no beating wings: how a haven for nature fell silent The sound of an earthworm is a distinctive rasping and scrunching. Ants
A revolution in helping Africa’s poor: Cash with no strings attached
A pioneering program in Malawi lets recipients decide how best to use the lump sum payments
Supabase Storage: now supports the S3 protocol
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Explosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes
The official IRNA news agency said, "Reports indicate there was no major damage or large explosions caused by the impact of any air threat."
Sia Taps Paris Hilton for Self-Reflexive Single ‘Fame Won’t Love You’
The song will appear on Sia's forthcoming album, Reasonable Woman
Visions of Mana won't have multiplayer, but producer Masaru Oyamada wants 'to implement features like that in the future'
Don't write off a co-op Mana game just yet.
Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries, report finds
Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/17/nestle-adds-sugar-to-infant-milk-sold-in-poorer-countries-report-finds Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40083737 Points: 23 # Comments: 3
Italian restaurant solves modern crisis: Trade in your phone – get a free bottle of wine
Did Romeo and Juliet have smartphones? We think not. An Italian restaurant in Verona is tackling a modern problem in the best way imaginable.
After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to help
A crowdfunding campaign to buy artillery shells for Ukraine quickly exceeds its target of €1m (£850m).
VoRS: Vo(IP) Simple Alternative to Mumble
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How Amazon built an EV charging network in two years
Article URL: https://theprogressplaybook.com/2024/04/15/how-amazon-built-a-massive-ev-charging-network-in-just-two-years/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40083622 Points: 23 # Comments: 10
Middle East conflict live updates: Israel carries out airstrike on Iran, Israeli official says
The official said the strike was intended to signal to Iran that Israel had the ability to strike inside the country.
Can Modi honestly run on his economic record?
More than 960 million Indians will head to the polls in the world’s biggest election between April 19 and early June. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is seeking a third term in office. And the polls suggest it will achieve
Africa: Deadly Heatwave in the Sahel and West Africa Would Have Been Impossible Without Human-Caused Climate Change
[IFRC] This press release was originally published by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group. An expert from the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre contributed to the study and is quoted below.
Africa: Leading Health Agencies Outline Updated Terminology for Pathogens That Transmit Through the Air
[WHO] Following consultation with public health agencies and experts, the World Health Organization (WHO) publishes a global technical consultation report introducing updated terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air. The pathogens covered include those that cause
Africa: To End Aids, We Must Reclaim Our Unyielding Pursuit of Equity
[Global Fund] 18 April 2024 by Adv. Bience Gawanas, Vice-Chair of the Global Fund Board
Africa: Empower African Youth So They Can Put an End to Aids
[Global Fund] Ahead of the largest French-language international conference on AIDS--to take place in Yaoundé from April 15 to 19 (AFRAVIH)--the RAJ+ AOC group of activists and social entrepreneurs and one of its leaders, Patrick Fouda, are urging African societies to trust
Africa: Gavi and Unicef Welcome Approval of New Oral Cholera Vaccine
[GAVI] Geneva/New York -- Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF welcome the news that a new oral cholera vaccine (OCV), Euvichol-S, has now received WHO prequalification and can be made available to countries around the world. The prequalification of this new product will help
Africa: What It Means to Be a Fighter
[DW] Could you be a fighter? With kickboxing pros like Nigerian Jibrin Inuwa Baba, we look at what it means to fight your corner.