An Italian council has bought a villa where Benito Mussolini spent his summer holidays, partly to avoid the property falling into the hands of “fascist nostalgics”. Daniela Angelini, the leftwing…
The boom in reformer pilates has created a “wild west” of studios where poor regulation has resulted in inexperienced teachers and a rise in injuries, professional standards bodies have…
Iran, Russia & Syria: This Week's Top Five Energy Stories 1. ‘Take the Oil’: Why is Trump Escalating Conflict in Iran? President Trump has signalled his ambitions to seize Iranian oil assets, which…
Hungary's government accused of spying on opposition April 2, 2026The Hungarian election campaign has been in a frenzy for weeks, but this latest scandal has shocked even the most cool-headed…
Donald Trump has said he does not care about Iran’s stock of highly enriched uranium (HEU), arguing it was deep underground and could be monitored by satellite, raising questions about one of the key…
Russian strikes killed eight people in a "massive" daytime assault on Ukraine on Friday while Kyiv proposed an Easter truce and launched retaliatory drone strikes deep into Russian territory. At…
Malaysia mourns death of former transport minister Ling Liong Sik at 82 The trained medical doctor, who entered politics in 1968, served as transport minister from 1986 to 2003 Malaysian Chinese…
India news: LPG tanker headed for Mumbai crosses Hormuz Published April 4, 2026last updated April 4, 2026What you need to know - The LPG tanker is scheduled to dock in Mumbai - New Delhi is engaging…
Afghanistan earthquake kills eight members of same family The household’s only survivor was a boy aged around two years old, who was injured in the tremor. An earthquake in Afghanistan has killed…
Russia’s army recorded almost no territorial gains on the front line in Ukraine in March for the first time in two and a half years, AFP analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW)…
Artemis astronauts cross halfway point halfway point between Earth and Moon The Artemis 2 mission passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon on Saturday and sped toward a planned lunar…
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has long exerted a strong, often underestimated power in the Middle East.
Pakistan on Saturday (April 4, 2026) rejected media reports that its initiative to facilitate talks between the U.S.
Burkina Faso’s military leader, who seized power in a coup in September 2022, told journalists that “people need to forget about democracy” and that “democracy kills”, the latest sign he aims to rule…
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.