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EU migrant population hits record 64.2 million

Study based on Eurostat and UN data shows uneven inflows as anti-immigration sentiment grows The number of immigrants in the European Union reached a record 64.2 million in 2025, a study by the Berlin-based Center for Research and Analysis on Migration (RFBerlin) shows, citing Eurostat and UN data. Of this total, approximately 46.7 million were born outside the EU. The total rose by more than 2 million year-on-year and from about 40 million in 2010. Germany remains the bloc’s...

What the fish! The curious case of fishy political optics in Bengal

What the fish The curious case of fishy political optics in Bengal

Voting underway in key Indian states of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu

Voting began on Thursday in two of India’s politically key opposition-held states, with tens of millions casting ballots in West Bengal and the southern Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the ruling party in the national parliament, is hoping to make inroads in the opposition strongholds. In West Bengal, which has a population of over 100 million, polling opened in the first phase to elect members from 152 cons...

Why ICC still has jurisdiction over Duterte despite Philippines’ exit

Dubai: The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed that it retains jurisdiction in the case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, despite the country’s withdrawal from the court’s founding treaty.In its ruling on April 22, the chamber has rejected in full the appeal filed by Duterte’s defence team and upheld an earlier decision issued in October last year.Judges have noted that the Rome Statute must be interpreted in a way that supports its central...

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'Shut up Trump': Iran mocks US president with AI-video over ceasefire extension on 'Pakistan's request'

Iran's consulate in Hyderabad shared an AI-generated video mocking US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire extension with Iran. The clip humorously depicts a fictional Trump agreeing to the extension at Pakistan's request, following Iran's accusations of US "disregard and lack of good faith" amid the ongoing peace negotiations.

Just six inflatable 'small boats' slashed by French police to stop migrant crossings, admits minister as new deal announced

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US & Iran in Hormuz Standoff, ASML's New Gear 'Too Expensive' for TSMC | Daybreak Europe 4/23/2026

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. On today's show, oil continues to move higher with the US and Iran locked in a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz. The White House says it's still waiting for a new peace proposal from Iran, but has no...

Behind the Pakistan and Asim Munir flop show as US-Iran talks fizzle

Behind the Pakistan and Asim Munir flop show as USIran talks fizzle

Resignation is the new escape hatch as lawmakers face expulsion

I don’t know how Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick thought she had a prayer of hanging onto her seat. The Florida Democrat was indicted six months ago on charges of embezzling $5 million from FEMA. She says she’s innocent, but if convicted faces up to 53 years in prison.In the past, the congresswoman would simply try to beat the prosecution in court.But the House Ethics Committee took up the case, and granted her a delay when she lost her legal representation.INDICTED DEMOCRAT SHEILA CHERFILUS-MCCORMIC...

Naqvi, US envoy discuss diplomatic efforts for holding 2nd round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met US Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, in Islamabad, where the two discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts to hold a second round of US-Iran talks, the interior ministry said. According to the interior ministry’s statement, during their “important meeting”, Naqvi and Baker exchanged detailed views on the latest regional situation and discussed diplomatic efforts regarding the possible second round of US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad. Naqvi commended US...

Jungkook leaves ARMY stunned with bold motorbike TikTok

LifestyleJungkook leaves ARMY stunned with bold motorbike TikTokBy Umaima Amir-Apr 23, 2026Jungkook is once again proving why he remains one of K-pop’s most talked-about stars, after a new TikTok featuring the singer riding a motorbike through Seoul quickly went viral and sent fans into a frenzy. The BTS vocalist joined the trending “Hooligan” challenge, but instead of opting for the usual quick-cut transformations seen across the platform, Jungkook surprised viewers with a more unexpected conce...

Planned for 10 years, fled in 2 hours: How family of 9 escaped North Korea by sea

Planned for years fled in hours How family of escaped North Korea by sea

'Violent plot' stopped after two men are charged and a 'kill car' filled with baseball bats, a gun and cable ties is intercepted

The arrests were made as part of a NSW Police effort to supress rising gangland conflict in Sydney.

Annual Government borrowing drops unexpectedly to lowest in three years

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Karen Bass meets with Trump at White House to push for LA wildfire relief after months of clashes

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to push for wildfire relief funding, marking a rare moment of cooperation after months of clashes.Bass shared a photo on X showing her and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger meeting with Trump and senior administration officials in the Oval Office.Bass and Barger said the meeting included a "positive discussion" about Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding and rebuilding efforts fol...

Butter chicken tsunami: New Zealand MP's racist rant over India trade deal

Butter chicken tsunami New Zealand MPs racist rant over India trade deal

Strait of Hormuz could be closed for at least six months as Iran says 'impossible' to reopen key waterway amid US military action

Strait of Hormuz could be closed for at least six months as Iran says 'impossible' to reopen key waterway amid US military actionBy MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER Published: 07:29, 23 April 2026 | Updated: 07:35, 23 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Ship attacks, seizures: US-Iran war of attrition plays out in Strait of Hormuz

Ship attacks seizures USIran war of attrition plays out in Strait of Hormuz