Greetings from London, where a big COVID memorial holds vigil over the halls of power
Greetings from London, where a big COVID memorial holds vigil over the halls of power April 1, 2026 8:50 AM ET By Vincent Ni Vincent Ni/NPR Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from...
Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure
Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Davide Ghiglione in Rome Getty Images Pio Esposito missed the first penalty in Italy's shootout defeat in Bosnia Leaning against...
Yes, the rich must start paying their fair share of taxes
‘If this legislation had been enacted last year, Elon Musk would have owed $42bn more in taxes, leaving him with just $792bn to survive.’ Photograph: David Swanson/Reuters View image in fullscreen ‘If this legislation had been enacted last year, Elon...
Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners
Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners 44 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Esyllt Carr Business reporter Gabriel Mello About 1.3 million UK homeowners may face higher mortgage payments by the end...
BP is operating in a world of ‘significant complexity’, new boss tells staff
Photograph: Darren England/AAP BP is operating in a world of ‘significant complexity’, new boss tells staff Meg O’Neill’s memo comes as company tries to rebuild strategy amid oil shock of Iran war and after failed green pivot Business live –...
Iran war may increase mortgage payments for extra 1.3m UK households, says Bank of England
Photograph: Linda Nylind/The Guardian Iran war may increase mortgage payments for extra 1.3m UK households, says Bank of England Financial policy committee makes warning over ‘Trumpflation’ rises, as average two-year fixed rate hits 5.84% Business live – latest updates The...
Pixels and paintings: video games return to the V&A
‘Video games can bridge the gap between the past of the museum’s collections and the present’ … Friday Late at the V&A. Photograph: Michael Bowles View image in fullscreen ‘Video games can bridge the gap between the past of the...
Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks
Alex Wong/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images North America President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. On Tuesday, Trump said he expected the conflict to be over...
Trump to address nation on Iran war. And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship
And, SCOTUS considers birthright citizenship April 1, 2026 7:22 AM ET By Brittney Melton Trump's Iran Endgame, War Economy, SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case Listen · 13:03 13:03 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed < iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/g-s1-116034/nx-s1-mx-5769797-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"...
(LEAD) Seoul stocks jump over 8 pct amid hopes for end to Middle East conflict | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: ADDS more details from para 3, additional photo) SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks surged Wednesday, led by gains in chipmakers and other big-cap tech shares, as hopes grew for a possible end to the U.S.-Iran conflict....
Supreme Court hears Trump bid to end birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump is asking the justices to uphold his Day 1 executive order eliminating birthright citizenship under a novel interpretation of the 14th Amendment and requiring parents to prove their own legal status before citizenship is granted to their...
Video The science behind how astronauts’ bodies respond in space - ABC News
March 31, 2026 Additional Live Streams Additional Live Streams Live ABC News Live Live View of NASA's Artemis II rocket at Kennedy Space Center ahead of scheduled launch on April 1st Live View of Beirut skyline Live Severe weather chances...
India begins world’s largest population census | Politics News | Al Jazeera
Listen Listen (3 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info India is the world’s most populous nation [File: Ajit Solanki/AP Photo] By Reuters and The...
Migrant boat capsizes in Turkey leaving 18 dead
https://p.dw.com/p/5BUJK Migrants trying to reach Europe often die on the journey from Turkey in overcrowded vessels provided by human smugglers [FILE: October 2015] Image: Gail Orenstein/NurPhoto/picture alliance Advertisement At least 18 people have died after an inflatable boat with an...
Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to hit almost £2,000 a year this summer
Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA View image in fullscreen A typical gas and electricity bill is forecast to reach £1,929 a year from July, according to analysis by energy consultancy Cornwall Insight. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to...
Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees
Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees 34 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Meghan Owen London work and money correspondent Bloomberg via Getty Images Estate agents have accused Rightmove of charging "unsustainable" fees, with some...
How an insurance plan for foster kids threatened an 8-year-old's cancer care - CBS News
Her mother, Britany Super, described it as Ollie's "last option." But in early March, Super recalled, UNC Health's financial office told them the bad news: The state's new insurance for kids in foster care wasn't going to pay for the...
Trump's 2026 World Cup won't be a tournament for fans
https://p.dw.com/p/5BS1l Many Germany fans have been critical of the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada Image: Silas Stein/DFB/picture alliance Advertisement The train to Stuttgart is pretty full. Bengt Kunkel (center) was one of many fans who created atmosphere...
‘Gerrymandering’ in India’s Assam cuts Muslim representation before vote | Politics | Al Jazeera
The 55-year-old retired teacher from Katigorah, an electoral constituency in India’s northeastern state of Assam that lies on the border with Bangladesh, goes door-to-door to urge other Muslims to vote. “It’s about sending our representative to speak for us,” Uddin...
Morning news brief
News Morning news brief April 1, 2026 4:42 AM ET By Leila Fadel , Michel Martin Trump tells allies who need Strait of Hormuz for oil to get it themselves, how the Iran war is impacting the U.S. and global...
Ashes from Pompeii shed light on rituals in ancient Rome
Credit: Courtesy of the Ministero della Cultura – Parco Archeologico di Pompei Access through your institution Buy or subscribe People in the Roman city of Pompeii, Italy, burnt aromatic resins imported from as far away as sub‑Saharan Africa and India...
Oil price falls and markets rally after Trump says Iran war over in ‘two to three weeks’
Photograph: Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Shutterstock Oil price falls and markets rally after Trump says Iran war over in ‘two to three weeks’ US president’s claim that conflict is nearing end prompts 15% drop in Brent crude and stock market climb in Asia...
What is NASA’s Artemis II moon mission, and when will it launch? | Space News | Al Jazeera
Listen Listen (6 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info (Al Jazeera) By Alia Chughtai Published On 1 Apr 2026 1 Apr 2026 The countdown...
Israeli police inspect damage on the road after missile impact | US-Israel war on Iran | Al Jazeera
Toggle Play Israeli police inspect damage on the road after missile impact Police inspect a strike site in Tel Aviv after a missile hit the city, causing injuries as the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its fifth week. Meanwhile, Washington...
Spain’s FA condemns Islamophobic chants during game with Egypt | Football News | Al Jazeera
Listen Listen (3 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A big screen displays an anti-discrimination message inside the RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain,...
KG Mobility's March sales rise 5.5 pct on domestic demand increase | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- KG Mobility Corp. said Wednesday its sales rose 5.5 percent in March from a year earlier, driven by increased demand in the domestic market. Domestic sales surged 42.8 percent to 4,582 units from 3,208...
Seoul stocks jump over 8 pct amid hopes for end to Middle East conflict | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks surged Wednesday, led by gains in chipmakers and other big-cap tech shares, as hopes grew for a possible end to the U.S.-Iran conflict. President Donald Trump said Tuesday (U.S. time) that the...
Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks
Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks 8 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Getty Images Weight-loss jab Wegovy will be offered for free...
Australia wants to sell its social media ban to the world – but are the measures even working?
Since Australia’s social media ban, under-16s who have managed to bypass age checks are no longer given the bare minimum of safety features the platforms have included for teenagers. Photograph: StockPlanets/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Since Australia’s social media...
Silicon Valley city to give residents doorbells equipped with cameras
Photograph: PR Image Silicon Valley city to give residents doorbells equipped with cameras Milpitas approves measure to distribute smart doorbells and says residents can upload footage to police database A Silicon Valley city will offer its residents free wireless doorbells...