The continent's chocolate industry continues to operate at peak production, reaffirming its position as the undisputed world leader in cocoa processing and exports. Europe remains the world's largest…
Artemis astronauts more than halfway to Moon, putting Earth in rearview Houston (AFP) – The Artemis 2 astronauts have passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon on Saturday as they sped…
Thousands of Hongkongers brave heavy rain for Shenzhen trip on day 2 of Easter More than 150,000 residents crossed the border on Saturday morning drawn by wider range of shopping, dining and…
Is opposing Israel 'anti-Semitism'? France’s latest attempt to fight hate risks inflaming it The French government is backing a draft law based on the idea that "hatred" of Israel is inseparable from…
UAE squeezes Iranian economic lifeline in retaliation for attacks The UAE has quietly banned most Iranians from entering the country or transiting its airports, and cracked down on IRGC-related…
A fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings on Friday (April 4, 2026). The Springs Fire broke out at around 11 a.m., and by 2.30 p.m.
Ukraine: 'Massive' Russian air strikes kill at least 14 April 4, 2026Ukraine came under massive air attacks from Russia on Thursday night and throughout Friday, which killed at least 14 people across…
The former head of the Department of Home Affairs’ engagement with a Liberal powerbroker was “reckless”, “ill-advised” and beyond the boundaries of normal public service practice, a previously…
Iran’s forces were hunting on Saturday (April 4, 2026) for a missing U.S. pilot from one of two warplanes downed over Iran and the Gulf, officials from both sides said, while two airmen were…
Many of Tokyo's popular and iconic Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees were planted during Japan's postwar advancement in the 1960s, and are now getting old and frail. Some have fallen, and many…
Online betting platforms are directly driving the global oil market as they increasingly rely on anonymous prediction markets to determine multimillion-dollar trades, energy traders have…
Artemis II lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center – in pictures Nasa’s moon rocket Artemis II launched on Wednesday evening (US time), carrying astronauts to the moon for the first time in almost 54…
Israel has repeatedly struck the ancient southern Lebanese city of Tyre, where several inhabitants have been injured.
China’s cyberspace regulator issued draft regulations on Friday to oversee the development online of digital humans, requiring clear labelling and banning services that could mislead children or fuel…
At least one person was killed and several were injured on Friday (April 3, 2026) ahead of a derby match at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in the Peruvian capital, said club Alianza Lima, a day…
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died after a collision in the Cudworth area of Barnsley. Emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a Volkswagen…
In the silent vacuum of space, five autonomous robots churn through the lunar surface, digging up a loose layer of rock and dust and leaving rows of uniform tracks in their wake. Stopping only to…
The global super-rich may have as much as $3.55tn hidden away from tax authorities, according to estimates by Oxfam. The charity renewed its call for a wealth levy and urged governments to close tax…
A New Zealand doctor has asked the US embassy in Wellington to reimburse his clinic for petrol costs, saying Donald Trump and his administration started an “avoidable war” and should foot the bill…
Rights groups raise alarm after Iran executes 2 more opposition group members The hangings are the latest targeting members of the banned People’s Mojahedin of Iran after four others were executed…