International

Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 - 00:51 UTC
Global Chargeback Growth in E-Commerce: Why Online Businesses Are Facing Heavy Losses and How to Stop It

The global economy is going digital faster than ever. Retailers enjoy higher profits, but this shift also brings new risks. One of the biggest problems between 2024 and 2026 is the sharp rise in chargebacks. According to recent market research, the volume of disputes in the e-commerce and SaaS segments is increasing by 20–30% annually.
Tuesday, April 21st 2026 - 23:11 UTC
Trump extends Iran truce, demands “unified proposal” from Tehran to negotiate

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, hours before the two-week truce was set to expire, but maintained the naval blockade on Iranian ports and conditioned any diplomatic progress on Tehran presenting a “unified proposal” to resume negotiations.
Monday, April 20th 2026 - 22:08 UTC
Sacking former Royal Navy chief demonstrates challenge facing the Armed Forces

The First Sea Lord says the sacking of the former head of the Royal Navy for inappropriate behavior demonstrates the challenge facing the Armed Forces, according to a report from Forces.net.
Monday, April 20th 2026 - 21:59 UTC
British Army spring recruiting season in Nepal for future Gurkha soldiers

Each Spring in Nepal, something extraordinary happens: the search begins for the next intake of Gurkha soldiers, young Nepalese men, many still teenagers, all with an ambition to join the British Army.
Monday, April 20th 2026 - 21:39 UTC
UK £132 million funding for fishing, seafood industries and coastal communities across England

English fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities can now apply for funding through the relaunched Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), funded with £132 million committed to the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund over the next five years.
Monday, April 20th 2026 - 14:16 UTC
South Georgia/Falklands Stamps to honor 100th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II birth

21 April, 2026 marks the centenary of the birth of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who was to become Britain’s longest-serving monarch. The South Georgia stamps are part of a series that include Bahamas, Falkland Islands and Tristan da Cunha) celebrating the birth of this much loved and respected monarch. The Sheet layout 10 will be released date 21 April, 2026.
Monday, April 20th 2026 - 06:13 UTC
US captures Iranian cargo ship that tried to evade Hormuz blockade as new round of talks is prepared

The US Navy fired on and boarded an Iranian-flagged cargo ship on Sunday in the Gulf of Oman, in the first naval seizure since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian ports a week ago. Iran vowed retaliation, calling the operation an “act of piracy,” casting doubt on the second round of peace talks Trump announced for Monday in Islamabad.
Monday, April 20th 2026 - 05:55 UTC
Combating Dullness: Why “Brightening” is More Effective Than “Concealing” in Skincare

The pursuit of radiant, luminous skin has driven skincare innovation for decades, yet the approach to achieving this goal has evolved significantly. Traditional strategies emphasized concealment—covering imperfections, masking discoloration, and hiding signs of fatigue. Modern understanding suggests a fundamentally different approach: rather than hiding dullness, effective skincare addresses its underlying causes, revealing natural radiance that doesn't wash away with makeup remover.
Sunday, April 19th 2026 - 10:51 UTC
Maria Corina Machado draws thousands of Venezuelans in Madrid, declares: “Today we begin the journey home”

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado on Saturday drew thousands of Venezuelans to Madrid's Puerta del Sol, where she received the Gold Medal of the Community of Madrid from regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso and proclaimed the start of a new phase in the push for free elections in Venezuela.
Sunday, April 19th 2026 - 10:06 UTC
Mandelson scandal threatens Starmer: fired top official may contradict his account before Parliament

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will voluntarily appear before the House of Commons on Monday in an attempt to save his government amid the revelation that Peter Mandelson, the controversial former Labour minister he appointed ambassador to the United States in 2024, had been vetoed by the UK Security Vetting agency (UKSV) before his appointment — a veto that was overridden and of which Starmer says he was never informed.