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Pope Leo kicks off African tour under shadow of Trump's ire
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV headed to Algeria on Monday at the start of an 11-day tour of Africa, the first international trip of his papacy that risked being overshadowed by criticism from US President Donald Trump.
China model gains appeal in Vietnam as police expand power
Reuters, Published on 13/04/2026
» HANOI - Vietnam is increasingly edging closer to China's model of governance, tightening state control while embracing Chinese technology and regulation as its most powerful leader in decades heads to Beijing this week, according to internal documents, public policy plans and sources.
Spain's Sanchez seeks closer China ties amid strains with US
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» BEIJING - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins a three-day visit to China on Monday, aiming to strengthen trade ties with the world's second-largest economy as relations with the United States show signs of strain.
Lost film by French cinema pioneer found in US attic
AFP, Published on 13/04/2026
» CULPEPER, United States - The battered wooden trunk had been in the family for a century -- shifted from attic to barn to garage as it was handed down through the generations. No one knew a cinematic treasure was inside.
Songkran revellers undeterred by heat
Evie Richardson, Published on 13/04/2026
» Tourists in the capital are grappling with searing heat and sensory overload as the city braces for the annual Songkran festival, with temperatures climbing and crowds expected to swell in the days ahead.
The power of fandom
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/04/2026
» In the K-pop and J-pop world, fan art refers to artwork created by fans based on characters inspired by singers and their songs. Seven artists, who are known for their fan art, were selected to officially showcase their artwork at the formal exhibition "The Power Of Fandom" on display at MMAD - MunMun Art Destination at Seacon Square Srinagarindra.
Rak Chart Party asks Unesco for stricter heritage scrutiny
Online Reporters, Published on 12/04/2026
» The Rak Chart Party has delivered a letter to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) headquarters in Paris calling for greater rigor in the organisation’s World Heritage registration process, to prevent what it described as the distortion or misappropriation of cultural origins.
Arsenal suffer title 'punch' by Bournemouth, Everton hold Brentford
AFP, Published on 11/04/2026
» LONDON - Arsenal's 2-1 home defeat by Bournemouth on Saturday blew the Premier League title race wide open, as Brentford and Everton missed the chance to close in on Champions League qualification after a 2-2 draw.
Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2026
» HOUSTON - The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth’s atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century.
This year, Songkran hits a little bit different
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 11/04/2026
» As Thais gear up for the upcoming Songkran holiday, I can't help but notice how this year's highly anticipated days off and time off work have a bit more nuance to them than usual. Granted, people are still discussing rest, relaxation and how they will fully utilise their time away from the office, whilst the jetset crowd will undoubtedly make full use of flying overseas and avoiding Middle Eastern routes, but something feels a bit different this year.