Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
China’s economic challenge to the world
China’s unbalanced economic growth model – combined with challenges in the US and in Europe – is increasingly shifting the burden of adjustment to its trading partners which for many years have been insisting that the second leg of China’s growth performance should be based on stronger private consumption.
Trump administration reclassifies medical marijuana as a ‘less-dangerous drug’
President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, easing research barriers and granting tax relief. The change falls short of federal legalisation but marks a major shift in US …
Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime in killing of journalist
A journalists’ union said rescuers were prevented from accessing the destroyed building where reporter Amal Khalil was left trapped beneath rubble.
World’s Biggest Condom Maker Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains
The Malaysian company Karex, which produces about five billion condoms a year, said it was raising prices by 30 percent because of higher raw material prices and global shipping disruptions.
Trump tells BBC that King’s visit could ‘absolutely’ help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC’s North America editor, the president discussed next week’s visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
Woman Martial Arts Influencer Found Dead On Beach After Pals Left Her In Sea And Went Home
A martial arts influencer has died after her friends “abandoned” her when she failed to come out of the surf at a popular tourist beach. Tamyris Teixeira Santos, 36, was last seen entering the sea at Leblon Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday …
‘I’ve said too much’: MAGA network cuts off host saying ‘gas prices are a real thing’
Pro-MAGA news network Real America’s Voice pulled the plug on host Gina Loudon after she blamed the rising costs of fuel on President Donald Trump’s war in Iran.On Thursday, co-host David Brody asked Loudon to comment on Trump’s decision to order the …
Pocket-sized AI clones of dead loved ones on sale for just £2 – and even beloved pets can be immortalised
MINI AI clones of the dead including holograms of pets are being sold in China for just £2. Grieving families can get their hands on the AI-powered device which uses photos, videos, and voice recordings. The company requires pictures and videos of the …
India’s defence, space leaders call for sovereign, resilient space architecture at IDS 2026
New Delhi, April 23. India’s top military and space leadership on April 23 stressed the urgent need to build resilient, sovereign and integrated space capabilities as the Indian Space Association opened the Indian DefSpace (IDS) Symposium 2026 in the n…