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Civilians or Hezbollah: Who did Israel hit on Lebanon’s ‘Black Wednesday’?
Israel says it targeted Hezbollah, but experts say the evidence proves otherwise.
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Rise in caesarean section births in Gaza brings danger and infection risks
Caesarean Awareness Month is marked in April. Conditions in Gaza can lead to risks for mothers who undergo the procedure
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Czech Policymaker Says Hike Likely Next Move But No Need to Rush
A senior Czech central banker downplayed any possibility of imminent monetary tightening in a reaction to a surge in oil prices, though acknowledged an increase in interest rates now appears to be the more likely next change in policy.
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‘Charlie Kirk Way’ signs installed in California town | CNN
Street signs honoring slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk have gone up in the southern California city of Westminster, drawing mixed reactions, according to CNN affiliate KABC.
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Over 70 arrested in Las Vegas raids targeting street takeovers | CNN
Las Vegas police said they made 77 arrests over three days in an operation targeting illegal street activity, including rolling races and street takeovers.
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Anger at FA over apparent denial of heading and brain injury link
Campaigners are disgusted the FA has apparently denied a link between heading the ball and brain injuries.
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David Allan Coe, who wrote ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ and other country hits, dies at 86
David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working class anthem “Take This Job and Shove It″ and had hits with “You Never Even Called Me By My Name” and “The Ride” among others, has died. He was 86.
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A New World Order Is Emerging. Can it Tackle Climate Change?
Gordon LaForge makes the case that, even as consensus falls apart on global problems, smaller groups will cooperate on international issues out of self interest.
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Bansky's signature appears on new statue in central London
A sculpture of a man marching off a plinth in St James's appears to bear the artist's name.
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Press freedom worldwide falls to its lowest level in 25 years
Reporters Without Borders warns that ‘journalism is increasingly criminalised worldwide’.
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‘It’s a mess’: With no Trump endorsement in Texas Senate race, Cornyn and Paxton are locked in an expensive brawl
Nearly two months ago, President Donald Trump promised he would make an endorsement “soon” in the Republican primary runoff for US Senate in Texas.
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Three New ETFs to Watch
Once a month, Trillions will look at three new additions to the investing landscape—all noteworthy in their own unique way.
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Billionaire Joe Lewis Targets $200 Million Sotheby’s Art Auction
Billionaire Joe Lewis is lining up one of the world’s biggest art collection sales from a single owner, reshaping part of the British investor’s sprawling fortune that has previously secured him huge returns.
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California Gasoline Price Surges Above $6 as Iran War Fans Gains
Gasoline in California has topped $6 a gallon as the global energy crunch from the Iran war reverberates.
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Brookfield’s Altius Is Said to Plan $630 Million India IPO
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is preparing to file draft papers as early as May for an initial public offering of Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust that could raise as much as 60 billion rupees ($630 million), according to people familiar with the matter.
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Pakistan opens up road trade routes into Iran amid Hormuz blockade
With shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions, Islamabad activates overland corridor to move stranded cargo into Iran.
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CATL’s $5 Billion Placement Paves Way for Hong Kong Deals After Wartime Disruption
A $5 billion placement by battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. is setting the stage for a fresh wave of share sales in Hong Kong after volatility triggered by the war in Iran weighed on the deal flow.
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Divers find wreck of US’ largest naval loss of World War I
The German submarine captain saw his target’s silhouette against the evening sky off the coast of southern England and gave the command to fire a single torpedo.
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IMF Sees Early Signs of Inflation Comeback in China on Oil Shock
China is seeing signs of a return of inflation as the Iran war pushes up energy costs but will need more sustainable price gains to fully turn around deflationary pressures, according to an International Monetary Fund official.
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Myanmar’s blanket prison term reduction trims Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence
The deposed elected leader has been granted two amnesties this month, but her remaining sentence remains unclear.
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US-Iran Standoff Shows No Sign of Easing as Trump Backs Blockade
The US and Iran showed little sign of breaking their impasse and agreeing to another round of peace talks, with President Donald Trump saying his navy’s blockade is working.
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Taiwan’s Economy Surges at Fastest Pace Since 1987 on AI Boom
Taiwan’s economy grew at its fastest since 1987, overcoming disruptions caused by the war in Iran as the island continues to ride demand for its tech products supporting the build-out of artificial intelligence computing.
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BBC obtains Northamptonshire Police video of woman's arrest
Nadine Buzzard-Quashie speaks for first time about her "David and Goliath battle" against two police forces.
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Could the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict?
In the absence of a permanent deal, the war between the US and Iran is becoming one of attrition despite huge costs.
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Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?
India wants to the border with Bangladesh badly — even if it takes venomous snakes or crocodiles.
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'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.
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Can the EU’s Article 42.7 offer Europe NATO-like collective defence?
Several European leaders have called for a discussion on using the bloc’s own mutual assistant clause amid US tensions
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Oil jumps to highest price since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
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Have the royals got their mojo back from US visit?
Many commentators, even critics of the monarchy, seem delighted at the spectacle.
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Endometriosis: New scan technique shows promise for earlier detection
A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.
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Prosecutors lay out a detailed and grisly timeline in case against singer d4vd in alleged killing of a teen
Prosecutors have laid out a timeline in singer d4vd’s alleged killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in a Tesla in Los Angeles.
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Fascination and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles' visit
A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.
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The city caught in the middle of the big energy shift debate
Is the UK fumbling the shift away from oil and gas jobs?
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Newspaper headlines: 'Terror on our streets' and 'UK antisemitism out of control'
The stabbing of two Jewish men in north London being declared a terrorist incident dominates Thursday's papers.
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Iran war live: Trump urges Tehran to ‘just give up’ as oil prices surge
Standoff in Strait of Hormuz pushes global oil prices above $120 per barrel.
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s historic Voting Rights Act opinion and what’s next for the midterms
The Supreme Court on Wednesday kicked yet another leg out from under the Voting Rights Act, the landmark 1965 civil rights law that Chief Justice John Roberts’ court has repeatedly undermined over the years.
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Behind the Bob: Vogue’s Anna Wintour | CNN
Anna Wintour has been the most iconic, influential and powerful person in the fashion world for the past four decades. This hour chronicles her rise and impact and asks if she made fashion more accessible or exclusive as her empire grew.
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Musk lays out his souring relationship with OpenAI in a second day of testimony
Elon Musk sparred back-and-forth with OpenAI’s attorney under cross examination on the second day of his testimony, as lawyers for both sides zeroed in on his souring relationship with the organization that kicked off the AI race.
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The devil wears Old Navy? Inside Hollywood’s favorite movie marketing blitz
A deluge of brand collabs for a huge movie release? Groundbreaking.
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