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ISS urges vote against BP board over climate move

Influential proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services has recommended that shareholders vote against the board of BP, citing concerns over its plan to revoke earlier climate reporting commitments and shift its approach to shareholder meetings.

04 Apr 2026-12:41
In a time of war, Chinese museums are a safe haven for ancient treasures of Iran

From glimmering floral-patterned glassware to the vivid colours of intricately designed Persian carpets, artefacts from Iran have captivated visitors to a museum in northern China, where they have avoided the risks of damage in the war waged by the US and Israel.

04 Apr 2026-11:50
IRGC denies role in Riyadh embassy attack

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied any involvement in a reported drone attack on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, saying the incident was instead carried out by Israel.

04 Apr 2026-11:33
Lucid misses delivery targets after supply issues

Lucid Group reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter vehicle deliveries after supply chain disruptions and a temporary production halt affected output.

04 Apr 2026-11:17
Breakthrough in eco-aviation: Chinese researchers release bamboo drone software for free

A team of researchers in China has unveiled what they describe as the world’s first open-source flight control system designed specifically for bamboo-frame drones, offering a potential breakthrough in the push for low-cost, eco-friendly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),

04 Apr 2026-11:00
Wildfires erupt in Southern California, prompt evacuations

Two fast-moving wildfires broke out Friday in Southern California, prompting evacuations and safety warnings.

04 Apr 2026-10:22
Holy Week mercy: Cuba orders pardon for 2,000 inmates

The Cuban government has announced that 2,010 prisoners have been pardoned in a "humanitarian and sovereign gesture" during Holy Week and amid diplomatic tensions with the United States.

04 Apr 2026-10:21
3 April – World Aquatic Animal Day

World Aquatic Animal Day was founded in 2020 by people from the Animal Law Clinic at Lewis & Clark Law School (Portland, Oregon, USA) who wanted to draw attention to the importance of aquatic animals to our society and ecosystems.

04 Apr 2026-10:15
Bollywood’s Sonam Kapoor unveils first image of her infant child

Actress Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja have been blessed with their second child, a baby boy, on March 29, 2026.

04 Apr 2026-10:10
Pakistan’s Punjab announces free public transport

04 Apr 2026-10:08