2025-04-08

Space

US astronaut and Russian crewmates dock at International Space Station

US astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates took off from the Russia-leased Baikonur facility in Kazakhstan in a Russian Soyuz rocket.

08/04/2025

Culture news

What are the 10 most Instagrammable bookstores in the world?

From the bookstore that inspired J.K. Rowling’s vision of Hogwarts to one featuring a magical book portal, these are the most Instagrammable bookstores around the world.

08/04/2025

Health news

Woman gives birth after UK’s first womb transplant

The woman received a womb transplant from her sister in 2023, becoming the first in the UK to undergo the procedure.

08/04/2025

Belgium

Belgian prince loses bid for legal benefits on top of royal allowance

A Brussels court rejected a request for welfare by the 61-year-old, who receives an annual allowance of €388,000 and rent-free accommodation.

08/04/2025

EuroVerify

Fact-check: How common is Le Pen's ban from public office?

The National Rally party leader has described the court ruling that banned her from running for office as a political witch hunt". Euroverify asked experts about the legal grounds for her sentence.

08/04/2025

Tech News

Everything you need to know about Meta's new Llama 4 AI models

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said "the highest performing base model in the world" is yet to come.

08/04/2025

Philippines

Philippines volcano erupts, raining ash on villages

The fallout from the explosion on Negros island has raised concerns for nearby residents' health.

08/04/2025

Tech News

Microsoft allegedly fires workers who protested Israel AI contract

"You claim that you care about using AI for good but Microsoft sells AI weapons to the Israeli military," shouted one employee who was fired.

08/04/2025

Business

Swiss chocolatiers face bittersweet Easter after Trump's tariffs

With the normally brisk Easter season around the corner, the mood in Switzerland's chocolate business is bittersweet, thanks to high cacao prices and — now — the newly added US tariffs on imports.

08/04/2025

Economy

Turkey sees opportunity as Trump's tariffs upset global trading order

Business figures and economists in Turkey have begun to glimpse a silver lining to the economic storm clouds.

08/04/2025

Tech News

TikTok made changes ahead of Romanian election re-run, says Virkkunen

The European Commission started an investigation into TikTok last December following reports about voter influence through social media.

08/04/2025

Culture news

Billie Jean King immortalized with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

King was the first to step on her bronze star, and became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment category.

08/04/2025

Markets

European markets move higher after punishing global sell-off

European markets rebound after Monday's punishing global sell-off despite tariff tensions continuing to weigh on investor sentiment.

08/04/2025

Markets

Asian shares and US futures gain as investors resume buying

Asian markets advanced on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 share benchmark initially shooting up more than 6% after it fell nearly 8% a day earlier.

08/04/2025

Business

Beijing vows to 'fight to the end' as Trump threatens 50% more tariffs

In response to Trump’s threat of an additional 50% in tariffs, China vowed to “fight to the end” while stepping in to stabilise its stock markets following a sharp plunge. Broader markets rebounded on dip-buying as investors await developments in trade negotiations.

08/04/2025

Radio Schuman

Can Giorgia Meloni help the EU avoid a trade war with the US?

Italian media report that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni may visit Washington on April 16 to meet with US President Donald Trump, while Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Italy later this month.

08/04/2025

Experiences

LGBTQ+ travellers rethink US trips amid new Trump policies

Trump’s new policies have created uncertainty for travellers as US immigration authorities may now require documentation showing ‘sex at birth’.

08/04/2025

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08/04/2025

Green News

World reaches 40% clean electricity. What’s the story in Europe?

Heatwaves, AI and data centres are driving electricity demand to new heights. But clean power is up to the challenge, a new global review finds.

08/04/2025

USA

President Trump confirms no plans to suspend global tariffs

There were big swings in US stock throughout Monday's trading session after Trump warned he could raise tariffs even further.

08/04/2025