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The dramatic rise in energy prices in the wake of the Iran war has led to calls for the European Union to introduce a so-called windfall tax on oil and gas companies, to use some of their profits to help governments fund relief schemes. Earlier this month, the finance and economy ministers of Austria, Germany, Italy

Skip next section World facing a 'major economic and energy challenge,' IEA head says April 30, 2026 World facing a 'major economic and energy challenge,' IEA head says The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, has told a Paris climate conference that the world "is facing a major economic and energy challenge" amid

Arriving in Hong Kong as a penniless 12-year-old stowaway from southern China, Jimmy Lai sought only freedom and a future. At the time, Lai could never have imagined how his life would become forever intertwined with this former British colony. "I'll sink with the ship, because this place gives me everything," said Lai in an

Skip next section Germany agrees to split heating costs in reform April 30, 2026 Germany agrees to split heating costs in reform Germany's coalition government has agreed to split key heating costs between landlords and tenants as part of a revised heating law. Leaders from Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservative CDU/CSU bloc and the center-left Social

Isreal has intercepted more than twenty aid ships with 175 activists on board, Israel's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. The ships were on their way to the Gaza Strip before being stopped in international waters near Greece. This flotilla mission carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza comes after a fleet of around 45 boasts was intercepted last year.  Palestinians and international aid bodies say supplies

Skip next section Supreme Court calls for amendment in law on pregnancy termination for minor rape survivors April 30, 2026 Supreme Court calls for amendment in law on pregnancy termination for minor rape survivors In India, abortion can be legally performed up to 20 weeks and up to 24 weeks for specific categoriesImage: Sonu Mehta/Hindustan

In Ghana, DW Akademie works with women journalists as they try to advance in their careers despite gender barriers. After more than a decade working across the media spectrum in Ghana, Ewurama Attoh can be proud of a career that runs the gamut, from reporting for television to crafting promotional campaigns to co-hosting a morning

Hegseth Defends Iran War, Powell Stays On As Fed Chair, SCOTUS Voting Rights Case Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter.  Subscribe  here to get it delivered to your inbox, and  listen  to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories The Pentagon estimates the

start08/iStockphoto/Getty Images No one ever mentioned to Rick Rivers that his grandfather died of colorectal cancer — until Rivers himself was diagnosed at age 31. Cancer felt like a taboo topic in his family, where diabetes, for example, was not. And especially so, because of where the cancer grew in his body. "There's a shame

Iraq war combat veteran Fred Minnick hosts a bourbon tasting dinner at Cordelia, a restaurant in Cleveland's historic district, as part of a tour for his new book, Bottom Shelf: How a Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Saved One Man's Life. Dustin Franz for NPR hide caption toggle caption Dustin Franz for NPR Stay up to