2025-04-25

Tech News

Warnings amid rise in child abuse content hosted in EU countries

A rise in child sex abuse material has been linked to websites hosted in EU countries, according to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).

25/04/2025

Thailand

Thai police plane crashes into sea, killing all six on board

Police say they don't know why the plane crashed but are gathering data from the aircraft's black box.

25/04/2025

USA

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder in Manhattan court

The killing and ensuing five-day search leading to Mangione’s arrest rattled the business community, with some health insurers deleting photos of executives from their websites and switching to online shareholder meetings.

25/04/2025

Algeria

More than 1,800 migrants expelled from Algeria, says rights group

The mass deportations come amid rising tensions between Algeria and its southern neighbours, all now led by military juntas that ousted elected governments previously aligned with Algiers.

25/04/2025

Vatican

Pope Francis' funeral: Putin and Netanyahu absent, Beijing silent

Russia and Israel will be represented at Pope Francis’ funeral — but China is likely to stay absent.

25/04/2025

Gaza

WFP says its Gaza food stocks have run out under Israel's blockade

Some 80% of Gaza's population of more than two million relies primarily on charity kitchens for food, because other sources have shut down under Israel's blockade, according to the UN.

25/04/2025

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Latest news bulletin | April 25th – Evening

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25/04/2025

Culture news

Letter suggests Shakespeare did not abandon his wife in Stratford

New analysis of a letter fragment mentioning Shakespeare and his wife suggests the couple lived together in London in the early 17th century.

25/04/2025

Business

Apple plans to switch US iPhone assembly to India in blow to China

Rising tariff and trade tensions between the US and China could significantly impact Apple’s sprawling supply chain, which is still heavily dependent on China.

25/04/2025

Nature

Not all shark bites are attacks, study on shark self-defence finds

This is the first time self-defence in sharks has been documented in detail.

25/04/2025

Vatican

The impressive security measures at Pope Francis' funeral

With hundreds of thousands of mourners and 130 official delegations expected, the security measures for the late pontiff's funeral are among the most extensive ever arrayed in Rome.

25/04/2025

Europe in Motion

What are the most dynamic and sustainable European cities?

London, Paris and Berlin have consistently retained their position. But what makes them so special?

25/04/2025

Destinations

Why coffee-lovers should swap Vienna for this new brew capital

An increasingly diverse coffee culture has taken root in the Finnish city over the last decade.

25/04/2025

Green News

Could this caterpillar be the weirdest predator on the planet?

The ‘bone collector’ caterpillar may be older than the Hawaiian islands where it lives.

25/04/2025

EuroVerify

Bulgaria's eurozone accession campaign smeared with false claims

False information about Bulgaria's eurozone accession has been skewing the national conversation around adopting the euro.

25/04/2025

No Comment

Protests held across Slovakia over NGO legislation

Protesters gathered in Bratislava and cities across Slovakia on Thursday to oppose new legislation they claim could restrict free expression and undermine the work of NGOs.

25/04/2025

Europe News

Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' in latest interview

Senior US officials have warned that the administration could soon give up attempts to stop Russia's war in Ukraine if Moscow and Kyiv do not come to an agreement.

25/04/2025

Europe News

UK chancellor: EU trade relations 'arguably' more important than US

A day after the meeting between the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the UK finance minister said that trade relations with the EU may take precedence over those with the US.

25/04/2025

Europe News

Trump moves to start deep-sea mining in international waters

In his latest move to secure supplies of critical raw materials, the US president has instructed federal officials to expedite the opening up of America’s continental shelf to mining companies, and in a potentially explosive move, wants to allow US firms to mine in international waters.

25/04/2025

Europe News

MEPs urge Greek PM to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet

Selling old ships to Russia is a "completely irresponsible business practice", a group of MEPs has told the Greek prime minister.

25/04/2025

Economy

Could Trump's tariffs end up cooling European inflation?

Trump's tariff push may cool down rather than heat up inflation in Europe. Falling energy prices, a stronger euro and excess goods supply from China are disinflationary forces, likely prompting the ECB to consider deeper rate cuts down the road.

25/04/2025

USA

Syria's foreign minister to appear at UNSC in first visit to US

The Trump administration has yet to officially recognise the current Syrian government, led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, an Islamist former insurgent who led the offensive that toppled Assad.

25/04/2025

Europe News

How China will affect the next pontiff after Pope Francis' Asia pivot

With the conclave to choose his successor looking less Eurocentric than ever, Pope Francis' intense pastoral and diplomatic activity to build a bridge with Asia is set to continue.

25/04/2025

Oman

Iran and US to resume high-stakes nuclear talks on Saturday in Oman

Donald Trump has threatened air strikes if no deal is reached, while Iran hints it may pursue nuclear weapons with its growing uranium stockpile.

25/04/2025

No Comment

Footage shows Istanbul tremor as aftershocks continue

Moments captured on video show the impact of a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara on 23 April.

25/04/2025

Russia

Top Russian general killed in suspected car bombing near Moscow

Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik died in a car blast in the city of Balashikha, some 15 kilometres from the Russian capital. Investigators suspect explosives and have opened a criminal investigation.

25/04/2025

No Comment

Mural in Rome questions funeral guests for Pope Francis

A new mural by street artist Laika has appeared near the Vatican, drawing attention for its satirical take on world leaders expected to attend the upcoming funeral of Pope Francis.

25/04/2025

Culture news

Kneecap and Kehlani receive backlash over support of Palestine

Kneecap and Kehlani face backlash in the US for their pro-Palestinian support, with the Irish rap group's Coachella performance and the American singer's cancelled Cornell University concert drawing criticism.

25/04/2025

Tech News

Irish watchdog to prioritise child safety online in 2025

The Digital Services Act regulator is involved in the drafting of EU guidelines on child safety – which are expected this year.

25/04/2025

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Latest news bulletin | April 25th – Midday

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25/04/2025