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Jail for man who knifed English tourist in Dublin’s Temple Bar

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:59:13 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: A man who knifed an English tourist in Dublin's Temple Bar has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison.

Jordan Carroll, 26, was one of three people involved in an attack on a tourist who had come to Dublin to celebrate a friend's birthday. The other two attackers were not caught.

The Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard

New deal by UK, France to cut migrants crossing English Channel

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:57:45 GMT

ZUYDCOOTE, France: A new multi-million-euro agreement was signed between the United Kingdom and France late last week, increasing police patrols and improving surveillance in northern France to reduce the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats.

U.K. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez officially approved a th

Suspended Aer Lingus pilot case set for mediation, Dublin court told

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:38:05 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: A dispute involving an Aer Lingus pilot, suspended from the airline's recently shut Manchester base, will be taken to mediation, the High Court has been told.

Captain Ian Blair was given a court date on April 24 to request permission to attend a retraining course in Dublin on April 27. The course is meant for pilots who have moved from the closed Manchester base.

Blair is currently facing

Turkish bill restricts social media access for children under 15 Social media access banned for Turkish children under 15

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:01:29 GMT

ISTANBUL, Turkey: A bill that restricts children under 15 from accessing social media platforms was passed late on April 22 by Turkish lawmakers.

The new law is part of a global trend to protect children from harmful online content.

It comes just a week after a 14-year-old boy carried out a shooting at a middle school in Kahramanmaras, in southern Turkey, killing nine students and a teacher. Police are no

Bill passed in UK that bans cigarette purchases in future

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:58:46 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: On April 21, Parliament passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill that ensures children born after December 31, 2008, will be banned from ever buying cigarettes.

Hazel Cheeseman, chief executive of Action on Smoking and Health, who had been campaigning for decades in favor of such legislation, said that smoking and the serious harm it causes will definitely come to an en

Xinhua Headlines: From tankers to gas tanks -- Hormuz tensions rattle global energy markets

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:15:21 GMT

"This fossil fuel crisis will happen again and again," said UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell. "Sunlight does not depend on narrow and vulnerable shipping straits. Wind blows without massive taxpayer-funded naval escorts."

by Xinhua writer Gao Wencheng

LONDON, April 28 (Xinhua) -- As Tuesday marks two months since the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes

Argentine envoy extends wishes to senior diplomat P Kumaran on appointment as India's High Commissioner to UK

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:16:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): The Argentine Ambassador to India Mariano Caucino on Tuesday, extended greetings to P Kumaran on his appointment as India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and said bilateral ties were strengthened during his tenure.

'Greetings and best wishes to Secretary East Ambassador Shri P. Kumaran in his new post as Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. It was a pleasure

A breath of fresh air: Experts comment on RTs Social Well-Being Index

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:20:35 GMT

Experts say the Index captures what current West-centric metrics often miss: whether a society is stable, safe and built to last

RT'sSocial Well-Being Index, an innovative way to measure national health, captures something many of the world's most cited rankings often miss - whether a society is actually functioning well as a society, experts believe

Built around six indicators - total fert

EaseMyTrip Announces 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale', Bringing Exclusive Travel Deals for Summer Holidays

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:17:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): EaseMyTrip, one of India's leading online travel-tech platforms, has announced its much-awaited 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale', running from April 28 to May 6, 2026. The campaign offers exciting deals across flights, hotels, and holiday packages for travellers planning their summer getaways.

The 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale' brings a range of exclusive travel deals across

Antonio Guterres appeals to parties to open Strait of Hormuz, calls for 'no tolls, no discrimination'

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:36:58 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 28 (ANI): United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres on Monday called for the immediate restoration of free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that uninterrupted maritime movement is critical for global trade and economic stability amid rising tensions in the Gulf region.

In a statement, Guterres said, 'Navigational rights & freedoms through the Strait of Hormu

King Charles arrives in DC amid trans-Atlantic tensions, 250th anniversary cheers

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:36:55 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 28 (ANI): Under a spotlight of historic symbolism and modern geopolitical friction, King Charles III and Queen Camilla touched down at Joint Base Andrews on Monday to begin a landmark four-day State Visit to the United States.

The visit, the first by a reigning British monarch in nearly two decades, comes at a pivotal moment as the US prepares for its 250th anniversary of independence an

Shell announces agreement to acquire Canadian ARC Resources Ltd in US$16.4 billion deal

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:31:30 GMT

LONDON, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Shell plc has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources Ltd., an energy company focused on the Montney shale basin in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, in a $16.4 billion deal.

The acquisition accelerates Shell's strategy by adding 370 kboe/d1 immediately across liquids and gas leading to a 4% production CAGR2 through to 2030, compared to 2025.

A comp

Wolvaardt guides SA to 23-run win over India, seals series by 4-1

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:49:19 GMT

Benoni [South Africa], April 27 (ANI): An explosive 92 from skipper Laura Woolvardt and some sensational bowling from South Africa propelled the hosts to a 23-run win over India in the final T20I at Benoni on Monday.

With this win, South Africa has taken the series in a thumping fashion by 4-1. Wolvaardt has been declared the 'Player of the Series' for top-scoring with 330 runs in five innings at an average of 8

Can royal diplomacy steady UK-U.S. ties?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:45:11 GMT

Britain's King Charles III is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House and address Congress. However, the royal diplomacy is widely seen as capable of easing tensions, but unlikely to resolve substantive disputes.

LONDON, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Britain's King Charles III began a four-day state visit to the United States on Monday, his first since ascending the throne, at a mo

Inspire Institute of Sport launches residential Taekwondo programme in partnership with SAI

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:27:17 GMT

Bellary (Karnataka) [India], April 27 (ANI): The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), has announced the launch of a residential taekwondo programme in Bellary aimed at developing athletes capable of competing for Olympic success.

The programme brings together 24 athletes - 12 men and 12 women, between the ages of 16 and 26, identified through an extensive na

Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua set for 2026 fight

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:55:06 GMT

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images)

Former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have signed contracts to fight each other for the first time later this year, promoters confirmed Monday.

No specific date or venue has been announced for the long-awaited battle of aging British boxers, which will be broadcast live on Netflix. London's Wembley Stadium and Dublin's Croke Park reporte

"Avatar" composer warns AI risks cutting off formative work for young musicians

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:16:58 GMT

by Xinhua writer Zhang Yunlong

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- "When I started, I wrote dog food commercials, I wrote children's television programs," said Simon Franglen, the British composer behind the score of "Avatar: The Way of Water," recalling his early career.

Franglen was speaking to reporters on Sunday at a special screening event for "Dragonfly," winner of the Best Feature Film prize at the 16th Be

New IRA behind Northern Ireland car bomb UK police

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:29:18 GMT

An explosion outside a police station near Belfast has been linked to the dissident republican splinter group and is being treated as attempted murder

Police in Northern Ireland have foiled a suspected car bomb attack, evacuating residents moments before an explosion outside a station in Dunmurry, southwest of Belfast. The authorities suspect the New Irish Republican Army (New IRA), a dissident r

Piracy threat level upgraded to "substantial" as second ship hijacked off Somalia: UKMTO

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:53:07 GMT

Mogadishu [Somalia], April 27 (ANI): Maritime authorities have issued an urgent warning regarding an escalating piracy crisis following the hijacking of a second cargo vessel off the coast of Somalia.

The latest seizure marks a significant escalation in disruptions to global commercial shipping routes in the region.

Confirming the security breach, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) stated

"Very happy that the Prime Minister mentioned me," says Tripura bamboo artisan after being praised in 133rd Mann Ki Baat episode

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:25:51 GMT

Agartala (Tripura) [India], April 27 (ANI): Bamboo artisan from Tripura's Gomati district, Bijay Sutradhar, has expressed happiness and gratitude after being praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 133rd edition of the monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat'.

Visuals from the workshop of bamboo artisan Bijay Sutradhar showcased his work and reaction following the mention in the Prime Minister's monthly ra

Tripura bamboo artisan "proud and encouraged" after mention in PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:27:12 GMT

Baikhora (Tripura) [India], April 26 (ANI): Pradip Chakraborty, a bamboo artisan from Tripura, expressed his immense gratitude after being mentioned in the 133rd edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat, noting that it has brought pride to his entire community.

Speaking to ANI, Chakraborty said, 'I want to thank the Prime Minister for mentioning our work. After the programme, I received many calls f

"Give us your vote, and we will free you from TMC": PM Modi ahead of West Bengal phase 2 polls

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:14:11 GMT

Bangaon (West Bengal) [India], April 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of not living upto the notion of 'Maa, Maati, Manush,' while seeking public support to free West Bengal from the 'Jungle raj'.

Addressing a Vijay Sankalp Sabha here ahead of the second phase of polling for the West Bengal assembly elections, PM Modi assured a favourable result for the

'Flamingo city' in Kutch to Blackbucks in Chhattisgarh: PM Modi hails local conservation efforts reshaping human-nature relations

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:36:14 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Highlighting the efforts by local conservation that has led to the revival and flourishing of different flora and fauna in various parts of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that the participation of locals has allowed for the successful implementation of various initiatives enabling much better protection of wildlife. Initiatives like the 'Gaj Mitra' in

CANADA-VANCOUVER-GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES FAIR

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:20:52 GMT

(260426) -- VANCOUVER, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A student consults with a representative during the Global Universities Fair in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 25, 2026. Representatives from different universities and colleges from multiple countries attended the event, offering students and parents opportunities to explore international higher education options and admission pathways. (Photo by Liang Sen/

All-round show from Deepti guides India to 14-run win over SA in 4th T20I

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:30:47 GMT

Johannesburg [South Africa], April 26 (ANI): An all-round performance from Deepti Sharma and a fluent 43 from Jemimah Rodrigues helped India to a 14-run win over South Africa in their fourth T20I at Johannesburg on Saturday.

With this consolation win, Team India, who has already lost the series, has a win to their names. The series is in SA's favour by 1-3, with one more match to go. Deepti's quick 26-ball 36* an

BRITAIN-LONDON-AMAZING SHANGHAI-CITY TEA SALON

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:16:41 GMT

(260425) -- LONDON, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor is pictured during a Shanghai city promotion event in London, Britain, on April 24, 2026.

An event titled "Amazing Shanghai City Tea Salon" was held at the British Library in London on Friday to promote the image of Shanghai, east China. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

British jets authorized to attack Russian drones - NATO member

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:06:12 GMT

Two Eurofighter Typhoons were cleared to attack the UAVs as they flew over Ukraine, the Romanian Defense Ministry has said

Two British fighter jets that scrambled from a Romanian air base received a green light to shoot down Russian drones flying not far from the border with the NATO country, Romania's Defense Ministr

British jets authorized to attack Russian drones NATO member

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:06:12 GMT

Two Eurofighter Typhoons were cleared to attack the UAVs as they flew over Ukraine, the Romanian Defense Ministry has said

Two British fighter jets that scrambled from a Romanian air base received a green light to shoot down Russian drones flying not far from the border with the NATO country, Romania's Defense Ministry has said. Romanian and UK officials have stressed that the warplanes never ent

Galaxy Gas: The legal high ruining American childrens lives

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:56:48 GMT

Nitrous oxide can cause severe injury, paralysis and even death. So why is it easier to get for teenagers than energy drinks or cigarettes?

Welcome to America's next public health crisis that is being underwritten by big business and ignored by the US government.

Nitrous oxide has been around for many decades and used in a variety of products, including in whipped cream canisters, and car e

EU made big strategic mistake regarding Russia Albanian PM

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:11:13 GMT

The bloc must reopen communication with Moscow to have any say in the settlement of the Ukraine conflict, Edi Rama has said

The European Union made a "big strategic mistake" by severing all communication with Russia after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama told Politico in an interview published on Friday.

The bloc intensified its sanctions pressure and

EU made big strategic mistake on Russia Albanian PM

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:11:13 GMT

The bloc must reopen communication with Moscow to have any say in the Ukraine conflict settlement, Edi Rama has said

The bloc intensified its sanctions pressure and cut of

UK shuts down unit tracking Israeli war crimes

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:46:45 GMT

The move means London will lose access to a database of some 26,000 verified violations by West Jerusalem, The Guardian has reported

The British Foreign Office has closed a special unit that had been keeping a record of breaches of international law by Israel in the Gaza Strip, The Guardian has reported.

The shutdown happened despite UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper saying in a speech ear

UK shuts down unit tracking Israeli war crimes Guardian

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:46:45 GMT

The move means London will lose access to a database of some 26,000 verified violations by West Jerusalem, the outlet has reported

The British Foreign Office has closed a special unit that had been keeping a record of breaches of international law by Israel in the Gaza Strip, The Guardian has reported.

The shutdown happened despite UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper saying in a speech earli

US considers suspending Spain from NATO Reuters

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:03:37 GMT

The Pentagon has suggested punishing Madrid for blocking bases and airspace during the war on Iran, according to an internal email cited by the outlet

The US is allegedly weighing unprecedented measures to punish NATO members it believes failed to support its war against Iran, Reuters reported on Friday, citing an internal Pentagon email. The options are said to include the possible suspension of

French President Macron calls for West Asia stability; rejects 'coercive' measures against Iran

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:01:18 GMT

Nicosia [Cyprus], April 24 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a swift return to stability in West Asia, warning that the ongoing spillover from the US-Israel war on Iran is unsettling the global economy, as per Al Jazeera.

According to Al Jazeera, Macron said, 'It is in everyone's interest for stability to return as soon as possible and for the world's economies to be reassured.'

He ma

Defence Secy, UK NSA review progress of defence cooperation frameworks

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:32:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held talks with Jonathan Nicholas Powell, National Security Advisor of the UK on regional security developments.

Singh and Powell on Thursday reviewed progress of existing India-UK defence cooperation frameworks.

In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence stated, 'Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh today met Mr. Jonathan Nicholas Po

CANADA-RICHMOND-KPU-GRADUATION SHOW-DESIGNS

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:15:22 GMT

(260424) -- RICHMOND, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Interior design projects are displayed during a graduation show of the Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, April 23, 2026. The trade-show style event showcases creative works by graduating students, featuring projects in fashion, graphic, interior and product designing. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

How Xi explains the world via Chinese classics

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:45:12 GMT

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Reading China's classical and modern works has given Chinese President Xi Jinping a broad intellectual foundation, allowing him to draw with ease on well-known authors and texts in articulating his governance and diplomatic philosophy.

"Outstanding literary and artistic works reflect the capacity of a country and a nation for cultural creation. Only with fine works can we attract, gu

Middle East war fallout hits consumers worldwide

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:04:49 GMT

Disruptions to shipping and energy flows are driving up costs, straining supply chains and reshaping global trade routes

The fallout from the USIsraeli war on Iran is spreading across the global economy, driving up costs, disrupting supply chains, and leaving consumers to absorb the impact as trade flows shift. A growing number of companies have warned of higher costs and weaker demand as disrupt

Ex-Trump aide gets hefty payout over Russiagate

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:14:09 GMT

The US Department of Justice has settled Carter Pages lawsuit over FBI surveillance for a reported $1.25 million

The US Department of Justice has settled a lawsuit brought by Carter Page, an aide to President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, over secret surveillance by the FBI amid the Russiagate investigation.

Page filed the suit in 2020, claiming he was a victim of "unlawful spying." The ex-

US Justice Department pays out over Russiagate hoax

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:14:09 GMT

The US Department of Justice has settled Carter Pages lawsuit over FBI surveillance for a reported $1.25 million

The US Department of Justice has settled a lawsuit brought by Carter Page, an aide to President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, over secret surveillance by the FBI amid the Russiagate investigation.

Page filed the suit in 2020, claiming he was a victim of "unlawful spying." The ex-

"There is more diversity and inclusion": Priya Kansara on Indian representation in Hollywood

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:01:39 GMT

By Palash Srivastava

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Priya Kansara, the Indian origin Hollywood actress, reflected on the evolving representation of Indians in English films, saying that there is now more inclusion of South Asian actors in the major storylines of the big-budget movies, including the period dramas.

Priya Kansara gave the voice for Mary, a computer, in the recently released English film '

"Proud moment for cricket": Jay Shah as LA 2028 Olympics venue construction begins

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:42 GMT

Los Angeles (California) [USA], April 23 (ANI): Cricket's return at the Olympic Games approaches, and the venue for the historic occasion on Wednesday started taking shape as construction officially began on a dedicated venue in Pomona, California, ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah highlighted that cricket is entering an exciting phase of global growth,

China's lunar exploration program benefits the world

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:50:25 GMT

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- China will celebrate its 11th Space Day on Friday, while its Chang'e-7 spacecraft is undergoing final preparations at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province before its planned launch in the second half of 2026. It will head to the moon to conduct environmental and resource surveys of the lunar south pole.

Over the past decade, China's Chang'e lunar exploratio

Tibetan translator connecting China's Xizang to wider world

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:50:16 GMT

by Xinhua writers Lyu Qiuping, Dronla and Liu Zhoupeng

LHASA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- In his small dormitory, a wall away from the Potala Palace in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Punnor, 58, has spent 35 years translating the world's classic books into Tibetan.

His translations span literature, history and philosophy, ranging from "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway, the "The Sorrows of

Wired for War: Whats in Palantirs Technofascist manifesto

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:47:17 GMT

The defense tech behemoth has set the internet on fire with a tweet likened to the ramblings of a comic book villain

American surveillance tech contractor Palantir released a 22-point manifesto over the weekend, calling for a "new era" of AI-enabled US military supremacy. The internet went wild, with the text being labeled a blueprint for "technofascism."

Posted on X on Saturday, the docume

Caught between the UK and EU: Whats next for young Scots

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:34:57 GMT

It's so much more than a traditional political debate, says 25-year-old Annie. It's your identity, your values, your culture. It's your way of being.

Annie is a student at the University of Glasgow. She grew up in North Ayrshire, in the west ofScotland, in a family that was firmly against Scottish independence. They identified as British, not Scottish, she explains.

Her parents are what would be traditional

British royals begin four-day US visit despite shooting

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:23:16 GMT

The fourday trip by Charles and Queen Camilla is intended to honor historic ties between the two countries as the United States marks its 250th anniversary, according to the British government.

Charles will become the first British monarch to address Congress since the late queen Elizabeth II, in 1991, while the royal couple will have tea with Trump and Melania, and attend a state dinner.

The royals will vi

New BSA Scrambler 650 Launch Price Rs 3.24 Lakh 45 PS, 3 Colours

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:42:11 GMT

Launch Price Rs 3.24 Lakh 45 PS, 3 Colours

BSA has expanded its India lineup with the launch of Scrambler 650, a new motorcycle that brings classic British styling together with modern scrambler capabilities. Positioned as a premium offering, Scrambler 650 is priced from Rs 3,24,950 (introductory, ex-showroom) and targets riders looking for a versatile machine suited for both city use and light off-road exploration.

France, UK's Hormuz mission raises more questions than answers

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:10:08 GMT

PARIS (CN) - Military leaders from 30 countries convened in London this week to plan a defensive strategy that would ensure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz in the long term.

"The task [on Wednesday and Thursday] is to translate diplomatic consensus into a joint plan to safeguard freedom of navigation in the strait and support a lasting ceasefire," U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey said in a statem

France says climate nixed from G7 talks to avoid spat with US

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:07:11 GMT

Ecology minister Monique Barbut said Group of Seven ministers had made progress on environmental issues even if climate change was studiously avoided on the opening day of the talks.

"If I had tackled the issue head-on, there would have been no G7," Barbut told reporters during a trip to Fontainebleau forest south of the French capital with the visiting ministers.

Earlier, Barbut had said the G7 "must remai

Zelensky welcomes EU approval of 90 billion loan for Ukraine

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:45:03 GMT

Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskyon Thursday welcomed theEuropean Union's approval of a 90 billionloan forUkrainethat had been stalled byHungary's outgoing prime ministerViktor Orban.

"Today is an important day for ourdefenceand for our relations with the European Union. The European support loan for Ukraine has been unblockedEUR90 billion over two years," Zelensky said on X.

"It matters that Ukraine is

ANZAC Day disruption lays bare Australias selective remembrance

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The ANZAC story overlooks vital contributions from First Nations peoples and diverse global communities, which deserve greater recognition, writesMainul HaqueAOM.

THE ANZAC LEGACY is central to Australias national identity, but it tells only part of the story.

Australias First Nations peoples, along with soldiers and labourers from the Indian subcontinent, including present-day India, Pakistan and Banglades

Transcript: TE Seydou Traore - NFL Draft Day 3 - Apr. 27

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:46:54 GMT

Dolphins Staff

Read the full transcript from TE Seydou Traore's media availability on April 27, 2026.

(Obviously a unique journey, coming from the NFL Academy. What things do you think you learned along the way, challenges you overcame, which are going to help you now at the game's highest level?)"Honestly, a bunch of stuff. I tell people from the days when I was at the Academy, there's alw

An Action Plan to Prevent Nuclear War (The New Thirteen Steps)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:53:05 GMT

Initiatives Pour Le Dsarmement Nuclaire (IDN) will be presented this plan in New York at the side event on " Reducing the risks of nuclear war: a multi-faceted approach" to be held on Monday27 April at 3:00 pm at the UN in Conference Room A.

According to many prominent figures, including former UN Secretary-GeneralBan Ki-moonand his successorAntnio Guterres, the group of former leaders known asThe Elders, and f

Vikings Mourn Passing of 1980 First-Round Pick, Doug Martin

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:59:52 GMT

Craig Peters

EAGAN, Minn.The Vikings are mourning the loss of 1980 first-round pick Doug Martin, who passed away Monday at age 68, days before the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Martin was selected by Minnesota with the No. 9 overall pick after playing college football for the University of Washington.

He helped the Huskies corral the Texas Longhorns 14-7 in the Sun Bowl, to earn

2nd LD-Writethru-China Focus: China expects cross-border travel surge during May Day holiday

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:15:51 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China is set for a surge in cross-border travel during the upcoming May Day holiday, driven by robust outbound demand and growing inbound tourism.

Daily inbound and outbound passenger flows are expected to average 2.25 million and peak at more than 2.4 million in a single day, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said on Tuesday, as the five-day holiday beginning May 1 rank

Egypt, Oman, Jordan, Britain, Germany urge efforts to back U.S.-Iran negotiations

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:15:13 GMT

CAIRO, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone calls late Monday with his counterparts from Oman, Jordan, Britain and Germany on recent regional developments, specially the path of U.S.-Iran negotiations, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.

The ministers exchanged views on rapidly evolving regional developments and emphasized the need to intensify support for U.S

Historic whaling, sea ice shape bowhead whale recovery: study

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:45:12 GMT

CANBERRA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Bowhead whale populations are recovering only in stocks where large areas of hazardous sea ice conditions limited devastating hunting centuries ago, a study finds.

Researchers led by Australia's Adelaide University analyzed historical logbooks from more than 700 whaling voyages, reconstructing their daily positions and hunting successes across the Arctic, said a university statemen

China overcomes late-night challenge at Thomas & Uber Cup Finals

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:47:16 GMT

HORSENS, Denmark, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China's men's and women's teams both recorded hard-fought wins at the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals Monday, overcoming a demanding schedule and late setbacks.

In the second round of Group A at the Thomas Cup, China defeated Canada 4-1 despite the late withdrawal of top seed Shi Yuqi due to illness.

Shi, who was listed as China's top singles player, suffered gastroi

Starmer calls parliamentary vote on possible investigation against him "political stunt"

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:45:19 GMT

LONDON, April 27 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday the vote on the following day to decide whether he will be investigated is a "political stunt" by his "political opponents."

"What's my political opponents are doing tomorrow is a political stunt," Starmer told Sky News. "Having a political stunt adds absolutely nothing to the transparency we've got. It's not good use of parliament's ti

World Insights: Can royal diplomacy steady UK-U.S. ties?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:45:04 GMT

by Xinhua writers Zhao Jiasong, Yu Aicen, Larry Neild

LONDON, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Britain's King Charles III began a four-day state visit to the United States on Monday, his first since ascending the throne, at a moment of mounting strain in bilateral relations.

He is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House and address Congress. Yet the royal diplomacy faces unusual challenges. I

1st LD Writethru: Starmer to face vote on possible parliamentary investigation over Mandelson vetting scandal

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:45:12 GMT

LONDON, April 27 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face a vote to decide whether he will be investigated over claims he misled the parliament regarding the vetting of former British Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson, British House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said on Monday.

Hoyle said the parliament will hold a debate on Tuesday and vote on whether the matter should be passe

Feature: "Avatar" composer warns AI risks cutting off formative work for young musicians

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:17:45 GMT

by Xinhua writer Zhang Yunlong

Franglen was speaking to reporters on Sunday at a special screening event for "Dragonfly," winner of the Best Feature Film prize at the 16th

Feature: Chinese EV carries forward China-Britain cultural connection in Shakespeare's hometown

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:15:04 GMT

LONDON/NANCHANG, April 27 (Xinhua) -- A BYD Dolphin rolled slowly through Stratford-upon-Avon, the hometown of William Shakespeare, passing the Peony Pavilion, a Chinese-style garden structure in the town center with red pillars and upturned eaves glowing in the afternoon sun.

More than 400 years ago, Chinese playwright Tang Xianzu's The Peony Pavilion and Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet appeared in roughly the s

Urgent: Starmer to face vote on possible parliamentary investigation

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:15:12 GMT

LONDON, April 27 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face a vote to decide whether he will be investigated over claims he misled the parliament regarding Peter Mandelson,former British ambassador to the United States, British House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said on Monday.

Across China: Watsons pop-up store mirrors China's consumption shift

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:17:53 GMT

GUANGZHOU, April 27 (Xinhua) -- What if you could step into a 19th-century pharmacy and find today's most popular skincare and sparkling water on the same shelf? That is an experience Watsons is recreating at its new pop-up store on Shamian Island in Guangzhou, near one of its earliest locations from about two centuries ago.

The store, spanning over 100 square meters, is designed to evoke the atmosphere of a cen

Healthy life expectancy falls in the UK - and the decline is worse among women

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:47:50 GMT

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Healthy life expectancy in the UK - the years we can expect to live in good health - has fallen by more than two years over the past decade, according to a new Health Foundation analysis published.

Cargo vessel hijacked off Somalia as piracy threat rises: UKMTO

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:45:16 GMT

LONDON, April 27 (Xinhua) -- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said late Sunday that a cargo vessel had been hijacked off Somalia's northeastern coast near Garacad.

According to a UKMTO warning, the incident occurred about six nautical miles northeast of Garacad. A third-party report said unauthorized individuals had taken control of the cargo vessel and redirected it into Somali territorial w

King Charles' visit to U.S. not affected by gala shooting in Washington D.C.: media

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:45:10 GMT

LONDON, April 26 (Xinhua) -- A state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla to the United States would go ahead as planned, despite a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday evening, British media reported.

"Following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day, and acting on advice of government, we can confirm the state visit by their majesties will proceed as pla

World Insights: Dynamics and prospects of the latest in Russia-Ukraine conflict

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:45:33 GMT

MOSCOW, April 26 (Xinhua) -- The Russia-Ukraine standoff remains tense, with fierce fighting continuing across the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, even as rising tensions in the Persian Gulf draw global attention.

What is the latest situation on the battlefield? What developments are unfolding beyond it? And where could the conflict be headed? BATTLEFIELD UPDATES

Since spring 2026, the conflict has exhi

Mauritius to take decision on Chagos issue after end of July

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:15:27 GMT

ANTANANARIVO, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Mauritius will take a decision on the Chagos Archipelago issue after the end of July, according to the Highlights of Cabinet Meeting published on Friday.

The cabinet meeting said that Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam made it clear that Mauritius will review the situation and take a decision on the Chagos issue after the U.S.-Africa Business Summit, scheduled for July 26-29

Feature: Contemporary art serves as cross-cultural bridge between China, Netherlands

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:45:04 GMT

by Xinhua writer Shao Haijun

ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Soft spring sunlight filtered through a skylight into an art studio here on Friday afternoon, where visitors gathered for the First Sino-Dutch Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition.

Artists from China and the Netherlands presented their perspectives through diverse works, demonstrating how art can transcend language barriers and

News Analysis: Why "China Shock 2.0" narrative is a distortion of China's growth

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:46:38 GMT

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Recently, some Western media have been peddling the "China Shock 2.0" narrative, portraying China's ascent in high-tech sectors as a new wave of disruption to the global economy.

This catchphrase risks overlooking realities. China's high-quality, competitively priced products have long been a key factor in making advanced technologies more accessible, offering greater certainty in a

High-quality development offers new opportunities for China-Britain cooperation: official

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:15:18 GMT

LONDON, April 25 (Xinhua) -- China's efforts to expand domestic demand and promote high-quality development under the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) will unleash vast potential for China-Britain cooperation, a senior Chinese official said here Thursday.

Ma Jiantang, a member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), made the remar

Canada approves new natural gas pipeline expansion project

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:45:11 GMT

OTTAWA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Canadian government said Friday that it has approved a new natural gas pipeline expansion project.

According to a news release from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, the 4 billion Canadian dollar (2.9 billion U.S. dollar) Sunrise Expansion Program in British Columbia, as part of Enbridge's Westcoast pipeline system, will help meet growing energy needs in the province

Britain's retail sales rise in March on fuel demand, outlook remains gloomy

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:15:13 GMT

LONDON, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Britain's retail sales volumes rose by 0.7 percent in March, rebounding from a fall of 0.6 percent in February, as fuel sales surged amid the Middle East conflict, according to data released Friday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The increase was largely driven by stronger fuel sales as motorists stocked up amid soaring prices, the ONS estimates showed.

Excluding

Only four European countries meet flu vaccination target: WHO Europe

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:45:13 GMT

OSLO, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Only four countries in the World Health Organization European region have met a two-decade-old global target for influenza vaccination among older adults in the 2022-2023 season, the Copenhagen-based European branch of the UN Health agency (WHO Europe) said Friday.

The agency published a 15-year analysis entitled "The Lancet Regional Health - Europe" to mark European Immunization Week

Social distress is growing in the US

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:23:41 GMT

It is revealing that the growing social distress is generated not on the periphery of the Western world-system, but in the American metropolis itself. Equally revealing is that the West's decline was not provoked by any catastrophe; on the contrary, it became evident at the very peak of the globalization-Americanization of humanity.

After the collapse of the USSR and the Soviet bloc, US military hegemony and the

Europes decline at different speeds

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:14:07 GMT

The Social Well-Being Index reveals a downward evolutionary trajectory of the entire globalized West, including Europe west of the borders of the Union State of Belarus and the Russian Federation. At the same time, one cannot fail to notice the wide dispersion in the rankings of Western European countries: from Ireland and Denmark, which still rank among the global top five in the SWI, to Spain and Bulgaria, which occu

Codeine: why one person's painkiller can be another person's problem

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:50:58 GMT

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For a medicine so commonly found in bathroom cabinets and high street pharmacies, codeine has a surprisingly complicated story. It sits at the intersection of pain relief, genetics, public health and regulation. As the UK continues to tighten rules around opioid use, codeine offers a useful case study in how a drug can be both

1st LD Writethru: Trump threatens Britain with "big tariffs" over tech tax

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:45:20 GMT

LONDON, April 24 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose hefty tariffs on Britain if the British government does not drop its digital services tax (DST), The Telegraph reported Friday.

In an interview with the newspaper, Trump viewed the tax as unfairly targeting major U.S. technology companies such as Apple, Google and Meta.

The report said the tax places a 2 percent charge on B

Trump threatens Britain with "big tariffs" over tech tax

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:15:13 GMT

LONDON, April 24 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose "big tariffs" on Britain if it did not drop its tax targeting American tech companies, British newspaper The Telegraph reported on Friday.

"We've been looking at it ... If they don't drop the tax, we'll probably put a big tariff on the UK," Trump told The Telegraph.

EU leaders to address Iran war fallout, mutual defense at Cyprus summit

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:15:08 GMT

AYIA NAPA, Cyprus, April 23 (Xinhua) -- European Union (EU) leaders gathering in Cyprus on Thursday and Friday will discuss the economic and security fallout from Iran war, especially on soaring energy prices and mutual defense following a recent drone attack on the Mediterranean island.

Iranian drones targeted a British air base in Cyprus in early March following U.S. strikes on Iran. The incident has prompted

China's police chief meets with director general of Britain's national crime agency

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:49:12 GMT

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong met with Graeme Biggar, director general of Britain's National Crime Agency, in Beijing on Thursday.

Wang said that China stands ready to work with Britain, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, to deepen practical cooperation in such areas as combating economic and financial crimes, telec

China Focus: China's lunar exploration program benefits the world

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:16:08 GMT

Over the past decade, China's Chang'e lunar explorati

The Government of Canada approves the Sunrise Expansion Program

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:44:15 GMT

April 24, 2026 Toronto, Ontario Natural Resources Canada

In a time of uncertainty, the federal government is positioning Canada as a secure energy supe

London's Jewish community on edge amid attacks

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:10:59 GMT

LONDON (AFP) - Despite heightened security measures, Jewish residents in northwest London remain on "high alert" after a spate of arson attacks on synagogues and community sites in recent weeks.

So far there have been no casualties. But since the first antisemitic attack in late March - when ambulances belonging to the Jewish volunteer emergency service Hatzola were set ablaze in Golders Green - other incide

UK, France sign 3-year deal to stop migrant crossings

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:57:03 GMT

LOON-PLAGE, France (AFP) - Britain and France on Thursday signed a new three-year deal to stop undocumented migrants making the risky journey across the English Channel in small boats.

Under the deal, France pledged to increase law enforcement personnel on the coast by more than half - reaching 1,400 officers by 2029.

Britain will in return provide up to 766 million euros ($897 million) in fun

Microsoft faces $2.3 billion cloud computing lawsuit in UK

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:25:35 GMT

LONDON (AFP) - Microsoft is facing a 1.7 billion-pound ($2.3 billion) class action in Britain accusing the U.S. technology giant of abusing its dominant market position to overcharge businesses, claimants said Thursday.

The case was brought by digital markets regulation expert Maria Luisa Stasi on behalf of around 59,000 British businesses and organizations.

The lawsuit claims that Microsoft overch

Nicole Kidman displays her trim figure in a chic knitted co-ord at swanky Chanel dinner in Biarritz

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:18:09 GMT

Nicole Kidman displays her trim figure in a chic knitted co-ord at swanky Chanel dinner in Biarritz

How to Know Where Your Security Threat Is Before It's Too Late

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:05:33 GMT

How to Know Where Your Security Threat Is Before It's Too Late

5 Ways to Get Your New Brand Into AI Search Results

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:04:54 GMT

5 Ways to Get Your New Brand Into AI Search Results

Microsoft Offers Early Retirement to 7% of Workers for First Time

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:04:46 GMT

Microsoft Offers Early Retirement to 7% of Workers for First Time

I Learned 5 Things After Facing Over 100 Investor Rejections

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:03:55 GMT

I Learned 5 Things After Facing Over 100 Investor Rejections

This CEO Changed His Mind About Startup Hustle Culture

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:03:46 GMT

This CEO Changed His Mind About Startup Hustle Culture

This CEO Was Banned from Casinos Now He Runs United

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:03:05 GMT

This CEO Was Banned from Casinos Now He Runs United

Little Caesars Makes History With Drone Delivery in 4 Minutes

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:02:02 GMT

Little Caesars Makes History With Drone Delivery in 4 Minutes

The AI Revolution Is Mostly Marketing and Here's the Proof It's Overhyped

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:01:20 GMT

The AI Revolution Is Mostly Marketing and Here's the Proof It's Overhyped

'I was immune to death'- Aberdeen police team's cancer shock

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:19:31 GMT

'I was immune to death'- Aberdeen police team's cancer shock