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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government has set up a crisis management team following the strong earthquake.
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Ukraine claims attack on Russian warships in occupied Crimea
Ukraine’s military intelligence says two large landing ships struck in Sevastopol Bay in Russian-occupied Crimea.
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Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly ex-president set for landslide election win
Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria’s election, official results showed, potentially ending years of weak coalition governments and sidelining long-dominant political forces.
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Inside war-hit Sudan’s only functioning hospital curing tropical diseases
Sudan’s health ministry says 37 percent of country’s health facilities are out of service as war enters its fourth year.
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Two arrested over Kenton synagogue arson attack
A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown at the synagogue in Harrow, north-west London.
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Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
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Iran Wavers on Peace Talks as Tensions Rise After US Seizes Ship
Iran wavered on whether to send diplomats to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks after the US maintained a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and seized an Iranian ship, dimming hopes of a breakthrough in efforts to end the war.
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The tariff refund process is finally kicking off
Tariff refunds are finally happening. Well, sort of.
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Iran War Is Forcing a Reckoning in Colombia on Energy Demand
The Iran war is causing tectonic shifts in global energy markets as import-dependent countries scramble to adapt to steeper prices, especially for liquefied natural gas.
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Why your recycled clothes could end up in the Atacama desert
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
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Top Philippine Property Firm Pauses Luxury Tower on War Fallout
Top Philippine builder Ayala Land Inc. said it’s pausing the development and sale of a high-end residential tower in the nation’s central business district due to the impact of the Middle East conflict.
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Pakistan Gets Ready to Host Second Round of US-Iran Talks
Pakistan was gearing up to host a possible second round of US–Iran talks, even as uncertainty loomed over whether or not they would take place.
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India’s Truckers Brace for First Diesel Price Hike in Four Years
Operators of truck fleets across India are bracing for fuel rationing and the first significant increase in diesel prices in years, a move that would end a period of relative stability that has continued even into a war in the Persian Gulf.
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EU to Step Up Measures to Address Risk of Jet Fuel Shortfall
The European Union will propose measures to “optimize” jet fuel distribution among member states and help source alternative supplies, with energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz still at a standstill.
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Strong earthquake hits off Japan’s coast, tsunami warning issued
A three-meter (9.8-foot) tsunami warning has been issued for Japan after a strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
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Indonesia Makes Major Gas Discovery in Effort to Boost Output
Italian energy major Eni SpA made a large offshore gas discovery in Indonesia, potentially helping the Southeast Asian nation’s effort to curb a looming deficit.
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Here’s what Trump’s Fed pick could have in store for the world’s most powerful central bank
Kevin Warsh has spent years criticizing the Federal Reserve for doing too much. More recently, he has suggested it may need to do the opposite.
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Jack McClendon on Why It's So Hard to Create a New American Oil Boom
Why you should never bet against the ingenuity of the American oil man.
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Drone Startup Builds Factory in Ghana as Insurgents Drive Demand
Terrahaptix Inc., a Nigerian drone-making startup, will open its first factory abroad in Ghana, where it will build mid-range pilotless aircraft and defense systems in response to increasing Islamist-militant activity in West Africa.
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China’s Rare Earth Exports to Japan Show Marked Drop in March
China’s exports of rare-earth magnets and materials to Japan fell sharply in March, as souring relations between the Asian nations heighten concerns about a potential supply squeeze.
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Seven months after a teen was found dead in a Tesla, prosecutors weigh charges tied to alt‑pop artist d4vd
Los Angeles County prosecutors are expected to announce Monday whether criminal charges will be filed against alt-pop artist d4vd in connection with a 14-year-old girl’s death.
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Pakistan ready for multi-day US-Iran talks, but Tehran unsure about joining
Iranian officials are yet to commit to a second round of talks with the US, as ceasefire deadline approaches.
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New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.
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As barbed wire blocks kids from class, Palestinians stage ‘Freedom School’
Children from Umm al-Khair in the occupied West Bank protest after setters erect a fence blocking access to school.
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To stay or to go? No good options for Lebanon’s displaced
Residents of southern Lebanon face a stark choice: stay home and risk being killed, or flee and risk deepening poverty.
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Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism
British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.
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Blue Origin reusable booster lands, but satellite misses orbit | CNN
Blue Origin successfully landed its reusable booster after launching from Florida, but failed to deploy AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite into the correct orbit.
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Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks
Brent crude rises more than 7 percent as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting accounts on ceasefire negotiations.
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Inside one of the most daring escapes from North Korea | CNN
On the night of May 6, 2023, as a treacherous storm raged, a North Korean family of nine boarded a small fishing boat hoping to escape to a new life in South Korea. CNN’s Mike Valerio speaks to one of the two brothers who planned this daring journey for more …
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What’s behind the US army’s decision to raise enlistment age to 42?
Changes in US Army enlistment standards could be an effort to boost recruitment as numbers have lagged in recent years.
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Variety & CNN Actors on Actors | CNN
Variety & CNN Actors On Actors pairs critically acclaimed performers in candid, unscripted conversations about their craft.
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India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Commons showdown' and 'Starmer fights for future'
Many of today's papers preivew Starmer's statement about the Mandelson vetting scandal in parliament today.
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Iran war live: Tehran slams US ‘piracy’ after ship seizure, vows response
Attack comes hours after US President Donald Trump announced he is sending his team to Islamabad for possible talks.
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'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
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The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
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Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say
The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".
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Satellite images reveal Israel expanding Gaza military sites
Images show Israel building permanent military bases in Gaza as US-backed reconstruction plans stall.
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Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray
About 1,000 animal welfare activists who tried to gain entry Saturday to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin were turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group’s leader.
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The baguette faces an uncertain future. How France is rethinking its iconic loaves
With the French cutting back on bread and experimenting with longer-lasting loaves, the beloved baguette is under threat.
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