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Netanyahu and Orbรกn discuss defence ties and Hungary's ICC exit

Hours after the Israeli prime minister arrived in Budapest, the Hungarian government announced its decision to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Unlike others 'we're reliable', EU tells Central Asia, as it seeks greater access to rare earths

Russia and China loomed large over the first EU-Central Asia summit as both sides aimed to boost trade and diplomatic ties.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Vintage fashion hype: Gen Z on a treasure hunt

From niche to mainstream, second-hand fashion is enjoying record demand as online vintage clothing sales boom. But what makes cast-off clothes so attractive to young people?

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Toddler finds stone which turns out to be 3,800-year-old artifact with Biblical background

Tel Azekah, where the 3-year-old unearthed the ancient artifact, is a well-known archaeological site in Israelโ€™s Shephelah area where excavations have taken place for about 15 years.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How US tourism is affected by Trump's policies

Disputes with neighboring countries, barriers to entry and the increased risk of deportation: President Donald Trump's policies have far-reaching consequences for the US tourism industry.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

HONOR Magic7 Pro Debuts in South Africa, Bringing Cutting-Edge AI Technology

Global technology innovator and fast-growing Mzansi favourite, HONOR, has officially launched the HONOR Magic7 Pro in South Africa, bringing cutting-edge AI capabilities that push the boundaries of smartphone innovation. Designed to enhance everyday experiences, the AI-powered HONOR Magic7 Pro boasts next-generation photography, AI-driven productivity features and an immersive display for unmatched entertainment. โ€œWe...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Panama Papers leak has led to nearly $2B in recouped taxes for governments

Almost exactly nine years after the Panama Papers were revealed, two dozen countries' tax agencies say they've recovered nearly $2 billion combined in tax arrears thanks to information in the leak about hidden bank accounts and offshore shell companies.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

BP chair Helge Lund to step down after oil major pledges strategic reset

British oil major BP on Friday said its chair Helge Lund will step down, kickstarting a succession process with support from the wider board.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Laughs Off Geza's Audacious Bid to Remove Mnangagwa

[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF has scoffed at war veteran Blessed Geza's bid to oust President Emmerson Mnangagwa, presenting a united front despite glaring factionalism within the ruling party.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

AI could affect 40% of jobs and widen inequality between nations, UN warns

Artificial intelligence is projected to reach $4.8 trillion in market value by 2033, but the technology's benefits remain highly concentrated, UNCTAD says.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Hackers have hit major super funds. A cyber expert explains how to stop it happening again

Super funds may be missing a basic safeguard to protect retirement savings.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Tariffs for penguins? Trump trade order targets remote uninhabited Australian islands

Critics are mocking Washington for placing tariffs on Heard Island and McDonald Islands, possibly due to mislabelled shipping data.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

CNBC Daily Open: Trump tariffs pummel stocks, leaving a trail of red

For now, the only (unwilling) subjects of Trumpโ€™s โ€œliberationโ€ were investors, who parted with the oppressive weight of their stock returns.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Finlandโ€™s colossal underground bunkers a model for anxious Europe

With over 50,000 shelters, Finlandโ€™s defence strategy has attracted international interest since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Malaysiaโ€™s โ€˜lonelyโ€™ wives seek divorce from phone-addicted elderly husbands

Social media addiction was a key complaint raised by women during marriage counselling sessions, according to a Selangor-based counsellor.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

COP31: An Opportunity That Australia Cannot Afford to Miss

The benefits of co-hosting the annual climate negotiations by far outweigh the costs, both economically and strategically.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The biggest winners and losers in Europe as Trump announces sweeping tariffs

Global markets and businesses were thrown into disarray by U.S. President Donald Trump'stariff announcements on Thursday.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Prison, exile, impeachment: The scandalous history of South Korea's presidents

Yoon Suk Yeol joins a list of the country's former leaders who have faced impeachment, exile and assassination.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Chinaโ€™s KD-21 missile puts US carriers and bases at range

Chinaโ€™s KD-21 air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM) has quietly entered service, adding a potent new threat to US aircraft carriers, air bases and exposed parked aircraft across the Western Pacific. Recent images obtained by The War Zone (TWZ) show frontline Peopleโ€™s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) H-6K bombers armed with KD-21 missiles, confirming the weaponโ€™s operational [โ€ฆ] The post Chinaโ€™s KD-21 missile puts US...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Congo-Kinshasa: A Chance Encounter Leads to Critical Maternal Care in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

[UNFPA] Chance Azina walked slowly along the streets of Goma in North Kivu Province, her body weighed down by the heat at seven months pregnant. Like many others, she was trying to maintain a sense of normality, despite having been displaced multiple times by the intense violence flaring across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Southeast Asian Governments React to Punitive Trump Tariffs

Vietnam and Thailand say they are open to negotiations with Washington, but will also seek to diversify their export markets away from the U.S.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

South Korea's Constitutional Court upholds impeachment of President Yoon, ousting him from office

This starts a 60-day countdown where an election must be held to select the next president.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Who benefits from the budget war?

This is a moment that calls for strong leaders and a united nation. Right now, we donโ€™t have either

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Breaking with the US will be painful for Australia in many ways โ€“ but itโ€™s inevitable | John Quiggin

The first Australian response to Trump was denial, then (unsuccessful) bargaining. Now thereโ€™s anger and depression as the tariffs sink in. Eventually must come acceptanceGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trumpโ€™s announcement of a โ€œliberation dayโ€, involving the imposition of tariffs on almost every country in the world, is one of a series of measures which call for an urgent...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Myanmarโ€™s junta exploiting earthquake to shore up control

After a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, the countryโ€™s military and the myriad resistance groups fighting a years-long civil war faced international calls for an immediate ceasefire. A pause in the fighting would enable vital aid to enter the major quake zones and allow rescuers to assist victims in a disaster that [โ€ฆ] The post Myanmarโ€™s junta exploiting earthquake to shore up control appeared...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Daylight saving time ended Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?

Hereโ€™s how your body might respond when you turn your clock back an hour on Saturday night.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?

Hereโ€™s how your body might respond when you turn your clock back an hour on Saturday night.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The unravelling of Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea's 'stubborn and hot-tempered' martial law president

The BBC has spoken to people close to the president to understand what drove him to trigger an authoritarian takeover.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Burnt allies: Japan, S Korea toe cautious line after Trump tariffs

Two months into US President Donald Trumpโ€™s second term, the liberal international order is on life support. Alliances and multilateral institutions are now seen by the United States as burdens. Europe and NATO are framed as bad business, โ€œripping offโ€ the US. On his so-called โ€œLiberation Dayโ€, Trump also imposed 20% tariffs on all European [โ€ฆ] The post Burnt allies: Japan, S Korea toe cautious line after Trump tariffs...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Heroin found in cocaine and โ€˜iceโ€™, and snorting a line can be lethal

Accidentally taking heroin when you thought it was cocaine or methamphetamine can be deadly, new research confirms. Hereโ€™s what to watch out for.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Greenland: Danish PM says 'you cannot annex another country'

Denmark will not hand Greenland to the United States, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on a trip to the Arctic island.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

No playing favourites with ABC journalists as Dutton vows to slash broadcasterโ€™s 'waste' | Weekly Beast

ABC almost certainly facing yet another efficiency review if Coalition is elected, insiders say. Plus: shop the Andrew Tate look in the Womenโ€™s WeeklyWant to get this in your inbox every Friday? Sign up for the Weekly Beast media newsletter hereItโ€™s only week one of the election campaign but Peter Dutton has made it abundantly clear how he feels about the ABCโ€™s funding and its journalists. Pressed repeatedly by 2GB...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Trump Says Vietnam Is Willing to Eliminate Tariffs on US Goods

President Donald Trump said that Vietnamese leader To Lam is willing to eliminate tariffs to avoid punishing new US duties imposed on the Southeast Asian nationโ€™s imports.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Bloomberg Politics favicon Bloomberg Politics

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How far is India from creating its own DeepSeek?

India's growing economy and tech-savvy population position it well to create a DeepSeek competitor. But the country faces obstacles in reaching that outcome.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump Sued Over Tariffs by Conservative-Backed Legal Group

A powerful legal group backed by conservative funding sued President Donald Trump, setting up an early legal clash over the significant US tariffs his administration announced this week.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Bloomberg Politics favicon Bloomberg Politics