China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war – will it work?
It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.
‘It’s phenomenal!’: Excitement in Florida ahead of Artemis launch
BBC’s Leyla Khodabakhshi speaks to locals and visitors in Florida ahead of the Artemis II mission blast off.
Lost dog reunited with owner one week after she fell down a waterfall – cnn.com
- Lost dog reunited with owner one week after she fell down a waterfall cnn.com
- Injured hiker's dog rescued by helicopter week after getting lost in wild New Zealand forest CBS News
- Hiker's dog lost in a wild New Zealand forest is rescued by helicopter after strangers fund search NBC News
- Helicopter rescues dog in New Zealand Yahoo
- Missing Border Collie Reunites with Owner 1 Week After Falling Down 180-Foot Waterfall People.com
Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance
The rapper says she felt faint while performing in the Broadway show and was later diagnosed with "extreme exhaustion".
Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps – npr.org
Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026
Goals from Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
First Black astronaut candidate ‘proud’ Victor Glover will make history
First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight says he’s “really proud” of Victor Glover who’s set to make history.
Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war
South Korea will delay the shutdown of coal-fired plants, while the Philippines also plans to boost the output of its coal-burning plants
Governments across Asia are ramping up their use of coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, as they try to cover huge energy shortfalls triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran.
The move has triggered warnings from climate experts who point to coal’s devastating environmental impact, and say the energy crisis should be a wake up call for governments to invest in renewables, which can offer a more stable supply that is not exposed to price shocks.
Continue reading...Residents inspect drone damage near Erbil airport
Residents living near Erbil's international airport in northern Iraq, say falling drone debris has damaged properties.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad – The Washington Post
Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE – Reuters
- Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE Reuters
- Emirates says Iranian nationals are not allowed to enter or transit through UAE – as it happened The Guardian
- U.A.E.’s Emirates Says Iranian Nationals Barred From Entry, Transit WSJ
- Dozens of IRGC-linked money changers arrested in UAE | Iran International iranintl.com
- UAE says claims on Iranians’ residency status in the country ‘inaccurate’ The Times of Israel
Australian leader urges using public transport, says war’s effects will last months – Reuters
- Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months Reuters
- Iran war economic shocks will last 'months', says Australia's PM bbc.com
- Albanese will today try to defend his prime-time message abc.net.au
- Morning Mail: Albanese to detail fuel crisis relief, Trump to address Americans, and Nasa’s lunar rocket launch The Guardian
- Keep Calm and Maybe Take the Bus: Australia Confronts Oil Shock The New York Times
Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children
Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.
American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in broad daylight in Baghdad.
Judge halts Trump ballroom project; Trump says work can go on
Donald Trump seemed to suggest work on the $400 million White House ballroom could continue despite a judge’s order.
‘My six-year-old has nosebleeds’: Chiang Mai air pollution sparks health fears
It's peak fire season in the Thai city, which now ranks as one of the world's most polluted.
Pope Leo XIV urges an Easter end to the US-Israel war on Iran, calling for dialogue – AP News
- Pope Leo XIV urges an Easter end to the US-Israel war on Iran, calling for dialogue AP News
- Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic Reuters
- The Pope Has a Message for the ‘Secretary of War’ bloomberg.com
- After Pope's Remark, White House Defends Praying For US Troops Barron's
- Passover, war and faith: Moral clarity matters in Israel’s defense - opinion The Jerusalem Post
Turkiye qualifies for World Cup after 24-year wait
Fans celebrated as Turkiye ended a 24-year wait to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Global protests condemning Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinians
Protesters are condemning Israel's new bill that makes the death penalty the default punishment for some Palestinians.