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Oil prices soar on fears of long supply disruption, US siege of Iran ports
Oil prices soared more than 6 percent on worries about prolonged supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and fears of a lengthy US siege of Iranian ports, settling at their highest levels in weeks.US crude settled up 6.95 percent at $106.88 per barrel on Wednesday,...
Winter’s End Is Written in the Clouds
Winter 2026 roared to an end in southern Alaska as parts of the coast saw below-normal temperatures and bouts of moderate to heavy snow. Viewed from above, the region’s atmospheric instability was apparent in the striking display of cloud formations just offshore. A...
Bosnia signs up to Trump-linked pipeline to reduce Russian gas dependence
The European Union warns that the deal on the link to Croatia could jeopardise Bosnia’s bid to join the bloc.Published On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026Bosnia and Herzegovina has signed a deal to construct a gas pipeline that is backed by investors connected to United States...
Over 46°C heatwave grips northwestern, central India
An unusual April heatwave is scorching large parts of India, with temperatures exceeding 46°C in some areas. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
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Amid the Iran war, Ukraine makes gains against the Kremlin
With attention focused on Iran, Ukraine has made economic, battlefield and diplomatic gains against the Kremlin. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Iran-US conflict fought amid censorships and digital fog of war
Amid the war in Iran, countries have been censoring and policing what their citizens are saying about the conflict and what information they have access to. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Will Orbán’s defeat change Hungary’s relationship to the EU?
Historic voter turnout in Hungary ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from power. How may this shift change Hungary's relationship with the European Union, which Orbán criticized regularly. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in historic Hungary election
Hungarian voters turned out in the historic numbers to turn away from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party. NPR's Rob Schmitz discusses with reporter Esme Nicholson and pollster Abel Bojar. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
The consequences of Hungary’s election, for Viktor Orban and the world
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with pollster Abel Bojar about the results of Hungary's election, which saw historic voter turnout, the far-reaching consequences of the vote and the future for Viktor Orban. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Trump officials may be encouraging banks to test Anthropic’s Mythos model
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell summoned bank executives for a meeting this week where they encouraged the executives to use Anthropic’s new Mythos model to detect vulnerabilities, according to Bloomberg. Indeed, while...
Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor
Media reports detailing sexual assault allegations against US Representative Eric Swalwell prompt resignation calls.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 12 Apr 202612 Apr 2026Reports detailing sexual assault allegations against US Congressman Eric Swalwell...
Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028
The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised...
‘American Pie’ star Shannon Elizabeth recalls dancing for Jason Biggs in ‘difficult’ audition – Entertainment Weekly
'American Pie' star Shannon Elizabeth recalls dancing for Jason Biggs in 'difficult' audition Entertainment Weekly Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Nigerian artisans preserve handwoven fabric amid rising global demand
Published On 12 Apr 202612 Apr 2026In Iseyin, a sleepy town in southwestern Nigeria, shaded spaces under trees, makeshift sheds, and narrow alleys serve as production hubs for aso-oke, a handwoven fabric indigenous to the Yoruba people.Demand for this fabric has...
Could the Iran war pose lasting risks to global food security?
The United Nations warns that the impact could last well beyond the conflict.The US-Israel war on Iran has created risks to food security from higher energy costs and shipping restrictions.The world’s fertiliser production has been badly hit due to attacks on Gulf...
World reacts to Peter Magyar defeating Viktor Orban, Hungary’s longtime PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orban concedes defeat in election as early results show his Fidesz party losing parliamentary majority. Published On 12 Apr 202612 Apr 2026Hungary’s opposition party Tisza is projected to win parliamentary elections in a landslide, ousting the...