International

• 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.

• Saturday, April 18th 2026 - 10:58 UTC

  Iran closes Hormuz again after less than 24 hours as two ships report being fired upon

  

  Iran's reopening of the Strait of Hormuz lasted less than 24 hours. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared on Saturday that it had reimposed “strict control” over the maritime corridor, through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transits. At least two vessels reported being hit by gunfire while attempting to cross the strait, according to three maritime security sources cited by Reuters. It has not been confirmed whether the shots caused damage.

• Friday, April 17th 2026 - 21:49 UTC

  Lula and Sanchez seal progressive alliance in Barcelona and call for front against global far right

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday cemented a political alliance in Barcelona between the European and Latin American left against the advance of the far right on both continents. At the first bilateral Spain-Brazil summit, held at the Pedralbes Palace with military honors and the participation of roughly ten ministers from each side, both leaders displayed total alignment and signed a series of cooperation agreements.

• Friday, April 17th 2026 - 21:42 UTC

  Iran declares Hormuz “fully open” until ceasefire ends; Trump insists on keeping Iranian port blockade

  

  Iran announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain “fully open” to merchant shipping until the ceasefire with the United States expires next Wednesday. The decision, linked to the start of the 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon announced by Trump on Thursday, triggered an immediate drop in oil prices of nearly 10% and strong relief across global markets.

• Friday, April 17th 2026 - 20:10 UTC

  As YouTube Commits to Further Price Hikes, What’s Next for Consumers?

  

  YouTube is the latest name in the major streaming market to deliver customers an increase in prices across a range of subscription tiers. As recently announced, the changes have raised costs for Music Premium, Individual Premium, and Premium Light. While the exact percentage increases vary depending on territory and currency, this adjustment still applies worldwide, in the latest in a long line of recent streaming price hikes.