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At least 12 killed in fresh US air strikes on Yemen's capital, Houthi rebel group says
The US says it is targeting the Houthis because of the group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route, and on Israel.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:
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What happens if Trump trashes the AGOA pact?
African nations have enjoyed duty-free access to the US market for over two decades under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), up for renewal in September. How prepared are they should Trump refuse to sign it?
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Are humanoid robots faster than actual humans? China finds out in first half-marathon race
Some of the robots fell in the first leg of the race, but they did complete the more than 21 km race.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Markets this week: Global manufacturing PMIs and Tesla earnings in focus
Investors will closely watch the trajectory of global business activity in the manufacturing and services sectors this week. Meanwhile, major US tech companiesโincluding Tesla, Microsoft, and Alphabetโare set to report first-quarter earnings, driving the market movements.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Scientists discover new colour โoloโ - and thereโs a link to โThe Wizard of Ozโ
A team of scientists claim to have discovered a new colour that no human has ever seen before. But what does โThe Wizard of Ozโ have to do with this contested discovery?
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Hegseth shared Yemen war plans in 2nd Signal chat โ reports
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing another scandal over allegedly sharing sensitive details on Yemen attacks in a Signal group chat. This time, the chat reportedly included his wife and brother.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:What happens after Pope Francisโ death
His passing kicks off a tightly choreographed series of events, refined over the centuries.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Pete Hegseth shared details of Yemen strike in second Signal chat, media report
Citing sources close to the matter, multiple media have reported US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth created a Signal group chat where he shared details of a March military airstrike on Houthi militants in Yemen with individuals including his wife and brother.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:China vows retaliation against countries supporting US-led trade isolation
Beijing has vowed to retaliate if other countries strike trade deals with the United States at the expense of Chinaโs interests, in response to news that the Trump administration is pressuring trading partners to isolate China in negotiations.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:China warns countries against striking trade deals with US
Washington is reportedly pressuring countries to curb trade with China to avoid huge new US tariffs. Beijing has threatened "countermeasures" against trade partners that act against its economic interests.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:El Salvador: Bukele suggests prisoner swap with Venezuela
Venezuela's attorney general has described as "cynical" the Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's proposal to exchange 252 Venezuelan migrants expelled by the United States.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Former Pentagon official warns departmentโs dysfunction could topple Hegseth
โThe last month has been a full-blown meltdown at the Pentagon,โ John Ullyot, the former top Defense Department spokesperson, wrote in a POLITICO Magazine opinion piece.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Germany bets on volunteers to fix a hollowed-out army โ but will it work?
As troop numbers stagnate and Russiaโs threat looms, Berlin is betting on a voluntary service model to rebuild the military โ but time is running out.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Could Canada join the EU? Unlikely โฆ but not impossible.
EU scholars say Canada has the right vibe for Brussels โ but there would be some major hurdles blocking a membership bid.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Trump may get a nuclear deal โ on Iranโs terms
Given Tehranโs weakened state and Washingtonโs eagerness for a deal, success is possible. However, it's more likely to resemble the 2015 one Trump abandoned.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Christians celebrate Easter Sunday across major European cities
Events were held across many European capitals to mark the Christian Easter holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Demonstration in favour of cannabis legalisation takes place in Budapest
The event was held by Hungarian political party 'Two-Tailed Dog', with participants pointing out that alcohol has a far more serious negative effect and causes greater social harm than marijuana, the consumption of which is criminalised.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Football: Legendary 1860 Munich coach Werner Lorant dies
Werner Lorant took 1860 Munich from the third division to the Bundesliga and very nearly into the Champions League. Those heady days are now history for Bayern Munich's local rivals, but there may be hope on the horizon.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Germany: Police launch manhunt over Bad Nauheim killing
Two Turkish nationals, a man and his son-in-law, were killed in a town north of Frankfurt. Police believe a "personal motive" likely played in a role in the crime.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Israel cites 'professional failures' in Gaza medics' deaths
The March mass killing of 15 Palestinian paramedics in Gaza drew criticism from human rights groups and the United Nations. The Israeli military said breaches of orders and "operational misunderstanding" played a part.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Israeli military probe into killing of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'
Eight Red Crescent personnel, six Civil Defence workers and a UN staffer were killed in the shooting before dawn on 23 March by troops conducting operations in Tel al-Sultan, a district of Rafah in southern Gaza.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Israeli military says review into its killing of Gaza aid workers found โprofessional failuresโ
One deputy commander will be dismissed, and a commanding officer will receive a reprimand.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Tennis: German birthday boy Zverev triumphs in Munich
Alexander Zverev celebrated his birthday in style โ securing his first tour win since November, an electric car and nearly 467,500 in prize money. With the French Open approaching, it's a timely return to form.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | April 20th โ Evening
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Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:โBonkers crazypantsโ: American diplomats shaken by reports of possible cuts
Purported executive order calls for slashing State Department offices and bureaus and overhauling how diplomatic postings work.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Folk dancing and dyed eggs as Bulgaria's Ruse celebrates Easter
In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before. Every so often, such as this year, the two take place on the same day.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:After remarkable Supreme Court rebuke, Trump administration slams โmeritless litigationโ
The White Houseโs statement comes as the Trump administration faces a firestorm of criticism from Democrats and legal experts over due process and the rule of law.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:With Trump back in power, World Bank walks a tightrope on climate
The bankโs messaging on climate represents a delicate balancing act between the institution and the U.S., its largest shareholder.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:DR Congo: Boat fire less deadly than reported โ officials
A fire on a motorized wooden boat in DR Congo has claimed many lives, but officials say the death toll is far lower than the previously reported 148 people.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:RAF jets intercept Russian aircraft near Nato airspace
The missions are part of the UK's contribution to Nato's enhanced air policing around eastern Poland.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Using tech, AI to make construction jobs appeal to women
Female construction workers often say they like their jobs because they can accomplish something tangible. And yet not many women work in the industry. New technologies could help change that.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Trans activists rally in London, following UK ruling over definition of women
Thousands of trans activists rally in London, days after the Supreme Court ruled a woman is based on biological sex, thereby excluding trans women from the definition.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Meet the Stuttgart-based architects behind the Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
ATELIER BRรCKNER have become known for immersive, narrative-driven architecture - and at Expo 2025 in Osaka, they've created one of the most poetic pavilions on site.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:USโs Vance pays flash visit to Pope Francis
Brief Easter Sunday meeting follows recent spat over migration between the Trump administration and the Holy See.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy says Russian attacks continuing despite Putin's Easter ceasefire announcement
The accusations from both sides follow the announcement of a 30-hour unilateral ceasefire by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.
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