The European Union's climate ambitions could be delayed as the war against Iran is driving energy prices through the roof and raising questions of supply security.
Ministers are rewriting planning rules to make it easier to build intensive livestock farms despite concerns about water pollution, air quality and local opposition. Documents obtained by the…
The Supreme Court of the United States witnessed a historic scene on April 1, 2026, when President Donald Trump sat in the front row of the Court as Justices, some nominated by him, heard oral…
Hong Kong’s CLP Power hands out HK$100 shopping coupons to 600,000 customers Energy firm says it hopes coupons can help stimulate local spending, unleash potential consumption and accelerate economic…
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At 194 years old, Jonathan, the giant tortoise, was a youngster when Queen Victoria ascended to the throne – and has now lived long enough to fall victim to a crypto scam. News outlets including the…
Iran war: Trump says US campaign 'nearing completion' April 2, 2026What you need to know - Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran 'extremely hard over the next two to three weeks' - He says America's…
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UNESCO World Heritage sites facing the heat April 2, 2026While wars and revolutions have long threatened national cultural heritage sites — most recently in Iran and Ukraine — a new danger has…
Burkina's ruling junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traore that took power in a September 2022 coup has been unable to stem violence waged by jihadist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State…
Hong Kong’s top Catholic priest calls for young offenders to get ‘second chance’ In his Easter message, Cardinal Stephen Chow mentions prolonged investigations in past years, without directly…
How long will Artemis II take to reach the moon, and what happens next? The capsule is expected to reach the moon on about April 6, the sixth day of the mission. Artemis II successfully launches four…
The Spanish city is moving to limit holiday accommodations amid local ‘touristflation’ woes in a country that has seen large-scale anti-tourism demonstrations. Officials in Valencia have signed off…
A new exhibition at MAS Antwerp explores martial arts as culture, identity and community, bringing together global traditions and local stories beyond the fight. Fighting is one of the oldest things…
Wreck of Danish flagship sunk by famed British admiral discovered after 225 years Marine archaeologists find the Dannebroge, sunk during a brutal hours-long naval clash considered one of Admiral…
Indonesia: Strong earthquake strikes Molucca Sea, killing 1 April 2, 2026A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck the Northern Molucca Sea off the coast of Ternate, Indonesia early Thursday, the US…
Premier Li Qiang pushes AI-powered, next-gen energy system amid global shocks Beijing is moving to modernise the power grid, putting innovation and flexibility at the heart of its strategy During a…
A new survey shows that European countries make up over half of countries globally perceived to be most polite, but their self-assessment of politeness at times contradicts the international…