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- Qalibaf Says Iran Ready To Reveal 'New Cards' In War With US, Israel
on April 21, 2026 at 5:05 amAs the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
- Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law breaches EU rules, top court says
on April 21, 2026The European Court of Justice found that the country has acted in breach of EU law 'on a number of separate levels' and infringed upon the fundamental values on which the EU is founded.
- YouGov predicts an end to its troubles –should you invest?
on April 20, 2026YouGov was doing well until a dodgy acquisition signalled trouble and AI made things worse. Are its shares still a buy?
- Palantir Posts Manifesto Lamenting Post-War “Neutering” of Nazi Germany
by Sharon Zhang on April 20, 2026 at 9:18 pmThe surveillance giant has exploded in value as it’s scored massive contracts from the Trump administration.
- Daily Cartoon: Monday, April 20th
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U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%. [...]
Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions. [...]
Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown. [...]
Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. [...]
Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia. [...]
The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks. [...]
U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts. [...]
QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions. [...]
This month, feminist blogger 三月vulcanus (Sānyuè vulcanus, "March vulcanus") announced that she would abandon her current WeChat account 三月云 (Sānyuè yún, "March Cloud") after a series of temporary suspensions. A new account, 三月云烟 (Sānyuè yúnyān, "March Clouds and Smoke") has been set up, but remains [...]
CDT presents a monthly series of censored content that has been added to our “404 Deleted Content Archive.” Each month, we publish a summary of content blocked or deleted (often yielding the message “404: content not found”) from Chinese platforms such as WeChat, Weibo, Douyin [...]
China’s online censorship regime is often associated with overt blocks, deletions, and account bans, but these blunt and highly visible measures exist on a wide spectrum. Toward the harsher end are invitations to "drink tea" with police, extrajudicial detention, and criminal prosecution. Some softer interventions, [...]
A group of documents recently circulating online has stoked apprehension about a new wave of pressure on tools used to circumvent China’s Great Firewall. One memo, from online services provider Qihang CDN, warns that based on directions from its own upstream service provider, Shaanxi Telecom, [...]
Scientists at UC Riverside have found a clever new way to outsmart termites—by turning their own instincts against them. Using a natural pine scent called pinene, which smells like food to termites, researchers can lure the pests straight toward a targeted dose of insecticide hidden [...]
After two centuries of failed attempts, scientists have finally grown dolomite in the lab, cracking a long-standing geological puzzle. They discovered that the mineral’s growth stalls because of tiny defects—but in nature, those flaws get washed away over time. By mimicking this process with precise [...]
Many of the world’s largest river deltas—home to hundreds of millions of people—are sinking faster than rising seas, according to a sweeping global study. Using high-resolution satellite radar maps, researchers found that human activities like groundwater pumping, reduced sediment flow, and rapid urban growth are [...]
AI-powered personas are becoming so realistic that they can infiltrate online communities and subtly steer public opinion. Unlike traditional bots, they adapt, coordinate, and refine their messaging at a massive scale, creating a false sense of consensus. Early warning signs—like deepfakes and fake news networks—have [...]
Cancer cells are known for their “glutamine addiction,” but many can escape this weakness by switching to alternative fuels. Researchers found that vitamin B7 acts like a metabolic “license,” enabling this escape route through a key enzyme. Without biotin, cancer cells lose that flexibility and [...]
A trio of common amino acids may hold the key to unlocking far more powerful gene therapies. Researchers found that adding them to lipid nanoparticles can boost mRNA delivery up to 20-fold and push CRISPR editing efficiency close to 90%. The trick isn’t changing the [...]
A unique hybrid honeybee thriving in Southern California may hold a powerful clue to saving struggling bee populations. While U.S. beekeepers are losing massive numbers of colonies—largely due to destructive Varroa mites—a locally adapted mix of feral and diverse bee lineages is showing remarkable resilience. [...]
Scientists have discovered that moringa seeds can help pull microplastics out of water, rivaling standard chemical treatments. The plant-based extract causes plastic particles to clump together, making them easier to filter away. In some conditions, it even outperformed conventional chemicals. This low-cost, natural solution could [...]
Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route. [...]
The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences. [...]
President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident. [...]
Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war? [...]
The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts. [...]
A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran. [...]
The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify. [...]
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March. [...]
Conflict with Iran hurts American wallets, but it’s far more devastating for people in the global south. [...]
The U.S. seizure of an Iranian ship threatens to upend the planned negotiations. [...]
The consequences will be felt long after the fighting ends. [...]
Rather than climate, disease, or artificial intelligence, the next secretary-general should stay focused on conflict resolution. [...]
Years of investment made certain provinces resilient to aid cuts, but replicating that system is another story. [...]
President Trump could come to represent the restrained, reasonable wing of the GOP. [...]
[New Zimbabwe] Nurses in Zimbabwe have embarked on job action over poor remuneration and working conditions, disrupting services at major public hospitals. [...]
[Nyasa Times] Malawi is scrambling to contain a fast-escalating humanitarian emergency after devastating floods left tens of thousands homeless, farmlands destroyed and critical services crippled--forcing government to urgently seek $27.89 million (K48.84 billion) for response efforts. [...]
[SAnews.gov.za] The Gauteng Department of Health has urged residents to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they experience Malaria-like symptoms. [...]
[Namibian] No arrest has been made in the case of nine police officers allegedly assaulting 31 boys from Karundu Secondary School at Otjiwarongo in February. [...]
[Health-e] South Africans are being told that providing a new HIV prevention tool (lenacapavir) to just about 456,000 people is a victory. It is not. In a country that still records hundreds of new infections every day, partial coverage is unlikely to slow the epidemic [...]
[RFI] MONUSCO, the UN's peacekeeping mission in DR Congo, has hailed progress after Kinshasa and rival M23 rebels agreed to ease humanitarian aid deliveries and release prisoners within 10 days, following talks last week in Switzerland. [...]
[GroundUp] "This march is a declaration that no one is illegal and that our future is bound together as one human race" [...]
[Scrolla] A government report shows eight out of ten people in South Africa live without medical aid and face high costs. Working people pay cash for private doctors because the public health system has staff shortages and very long waiting times. [...]