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L'Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences a également réécrit les règles sur l'éligibilité des films internationaux L'Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences a annoncé vendredi un certain nombre de changements majeurs pour les Oscars, notamment une nouvelle politique autorisant plusieurs nominations pour un seul acteur dans une même catégorie, ainsi que l'interdiction de prix d'interprétation et d'écriture pour les travaux réalisés par AI. Selon les nouveaux statuts décrétés par le conseil des gouverneurs du groupe, seules les performances « manifestement réalisées » par des humains avec leur consentement seront éligibles aux Oscars d'interprétation, tandis que seuls les scénarios écrits par des humains pourront prétendre aux prix d'écriture. Continue reading...

L'ancien membre de One Direction a annulé ses concerts US après une récente hospitalisation pour une maladie non précisée. Zayn Malik, le musicien anciennement membre de One Direction, a annulé toutes les dates US de sa prochaine tournée suite à son hospitalisation pour une maladie non précisée. Malik a écrit dans une story Instagram : « À mes fans : Merci infiniment pour tout le soutien et l’amour que vous m’avez témoignés lors de la sortie de l’album et, plus important encore, pour votre amour, vos prières et vos vœux de rétablissement pour ma santé. Je l’ai ressenti, et cela a représenté énormément pour moi. Je suis en convalescence à la maison, je vais bien et je serai plus en forme et plus fort qu’avant. » Lire la suite...

Bénéfices supérieurs aux attentes, mais près de la moitié de l'impairment charge de 283 millions de £ fait suite à une réévaluation des prévisions Business live – latest updates NatWest a déclaré que les retombées économiques du conflit au Moyen-Orient pourraient lui coûter 140 millions de £ sur fond de ralentissement de la croissance et de hausse de l'inflation, alors même qu'elle annonçait des bénéfices supérieurs aux attentes. Globalement, le prêteur du FTSE 100 a enregistré une impairment charge de 283 millions de £ et a précisé que près de la moitié de ce montant résultait d'une nouvelle évaluation de ses prévisions économiques afin de « refléter l'augmentation du risque géopolitique et l'affaiblissement des marchés boursiers ». Continue reading...

Les prix annoncés pour les nouveaux biens en location augmentent au rythme le plus rapide depuis octobre 2024. Suivez les mises à jour Recevez notre e-mail d'actualités de dernière minute, notre application gratuite ou notre podcast quotidienAustralia’s housing market est au plus bas depuis près de 18 mois, car les acheteurs se tournent vers des propriétés moins chères et délaissent le segment haut de gamme. Les chiffres publiés aujourd'hui par la société de données Cotality montrent que les prix des maisons à Melbourne et Sydney ont chuté de 0,6 % en avril. La valeur des logements à Melbourne a désormais baissé de 1,9 % depuis novembre, et celle de Sydney a reculé de 1 %. Continuer la lecture...

Le World Press Freedom Index, qui a évalué 180 pays, constate que le journalisme établi est « en train d'être asphyxié ». La liberté de la presse dans le monde est à son point le plus bas depuis une génération, selon un indice annuel influent qui souligne la pression autoritaire croissante sur les médias. Le score moyen des 180 pays évalués par le World Press Freedom Index, compilé par Reporters Without Borders (RSF), est le plus bas de l'histoire de l'indice depuis 25 ans. Lire la suite...

• La production du premier trimestre, stimulée par l'investissement en AI et les dépenses publiques, a progressé alors que le choc pétrolier alimente les craintes d'inflation • Le gross domestic product (GDP) des US a accéléré de 2 % au cours des trois premiers mois de 2026, bien que les dépenses de consommation ralentissent alors que la guerre avec l'Iran continue d'impacter les prix de l'énergie • Le dernier relevé du GDP pour le quatrième trimestre 2025 a montré que la croissance économique des US a ralenti à un rythme de 0,5 %, en grande partie à cause d'une contraction des dépenses publiques après des licenciements massifs de fonctionnaires fédéraux l'année dernière

• Le gouverneur de la Louisiane, Jeff Landry, a annoncé le 29 avril 2026 son intention de suspendre les primaires pour la Chambre après qu'une décision de justice sur les cartes électorales a intensifié les litiges liés au redécoupage. • La décision découle de luttes persistantes concernant le charcutage électoral racial, alors que des dizaines d'autres affaires se profilent avant les élections de mi-mandat. • La suspension pourrait retarder les élections et remodeler les stratégies du GOP dans l'État.

• Dans la course au New York City Council, le soutien de Zohran Mamdani est remis en question alors que l'élu sortant est à la peine face à de faibles sondages et une base divisée. • Le candidat, défiant, refuse de s'effacer au profit d'un challenger centriste malgré de mauvais chiffres. • Cette course locale témoigne de l'évolution des dynamiques démocrates dans la politique urbaine avec des implications nationales.

• La FCC a annoncé qu'elle examinerait huit licences de diffusion détenues ou gérées par Disney en raison des politiques de diversité, d'équité et d'inclusion (DEI) de l'entreprise. • Cette décision intervient un jour après que le président Trump a demandé à ABC de licencier Jimmy Kimmel suite à une plaisanterie controversée comparant la première dame Melania Trump à une « veuve potentielle ». • Kimmel fait face à des critiques alors que des débats font rage sur la question de savoir si son monologue nocturne pourrait inciter à la violence politique suite aux récentes accusations de tentative d'assassinat.

Following early showers, the UK braces for a sunny spell with temperatures reaching 24°C. April's extreme dryness in the east contrasts with heavy rain in the west and north, highlighting climatic imbalances. Warmer weather is expected midweek, with a shift to milder air by Thursday, potentially peaking at 24°C by Friday.

Billionaire Alexei Mordashov’s vessel, Nord, reportedly able to cross blockaded strait with US and Iranian approvalA superyacht owned by the Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov was able to transit the blockaded strait of Hormuz after undergoing maintenance in Dubai because neither Iran nor the US objected, a source close to Mordashov said on Tuesday.It has been unclear how the multi-deck pleasure vessel, worth more than $500m (£370m), gained permission to sail on Saturday through the commercially important waterway at the heart of the US-Iran conflict, where traffic has been severely restricted since February. Continue reading...

Big win for Donald Trump, who has accused organisation of ‘ripping off the rest of the world’ by inflating oil prices Business live – latest updatesThe United Arab Emirates has quit the Opec oil cartel in a heavy blow to the group and its de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, amid the global energy shock caused by the Iran war.The stunning loss of the UAE, a longstanding Opec member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas. Continue reading...

The NSW premier, who was unequivocal in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, has now linked the fate of his state’s laws with those of the Queensland legal challengeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has said he will only ban the slogan “globalise the intifada” if a potential constitutional challenge to a similar ban in Queensland is unsuccessful, the strongest indication yet that the state government may not seek to proscribe the contested phrase at all.Minns was unequivocal about his intention to ban what he described as “hateful, violent rhetoric” following the Bondi terror attack in December, but sent the issue to a parliamentary inquiry, which he said would enable legislation to be introduced when parliament returned in February. Continue reading...

• Tesla's stock fell 3.2% on April 26 after the company reported first-quarter global deliveries of 389,000 vehicles, missing consensus expectations of 410,000 units and marking the weakest quarterly performance in two years. • Management attributed the shortfall to supply chain disruptions at the Berlin and Texas Gigafactories, as well as slower-than-anticipated demand in European and Chinese markets, particularly for the Model 3 and Model Y lineup. • The miss reignites concerns about Tesla's ability to sustain its 50% annual growth target and prompted three major brokerages to lower 2026 earnings forecasts by 8–12%, citing heightened competition from legacy automakers' EV offerings.

Booing by right-wing groups of Indigenous leaders giving speeches marred Anzac Day ceremonies for a second year runningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn anti-immigration group asked followers how loud they would be booing welcome to country ceremonies at Anzac Day dawn services before multiple events were disrupted on Saturday. But the group has denied orchestrating a campaign, despite doubling down on its criticism of what it called “woke rituals”.Booing by right-wing groups of Indigenous elders giving welcome to country speeches marred Anzac Day ceremonies for a second year running, and sparked another public debate about their role at public events. Uncle Ray Minniecon, who served in the armed forces nd was booed while giving a welcome at Sydney’s dawn service, said the mocking was “unexpected and unnecessary, but it happens”. Continue reading...

Strict protocols violated by corrections staff who wrongly believed sexual assault cases were ‘closed’, ombudsman findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMen charged with alleged prison rapes were allowed to stay in shared cells – against strict protocols – by Queensland corrections staff who mistakenly believed their cases were “closed” and that they posed no risk, a report by the state’s ombudsman has found.The ombudsman’s inspection report of the Brisbane correctional centre raises a number of concerns about the facility, including extensive overcrowding, health facilities that are not fit for purpose and complaints that chicken served to detainees and staff is often undercooked. Continue reading...

Camp Mystic must make changes to its emergency notification processes to receive its operating licenseThe Texas Christian summer camp where 27 girls and counselors died in a catastrophic flood in July 2025 may not be allowed to open again this upcoming summer after state officials found it has not met health and safety requirements.Camp Mystic must make several changes, including to its emergency and parent-notification processes, in order to receive its license to operate, according to a letter from the Texas department of state health services. Continue reading...

Industry analysts say fuel price surge could lead to canceled flight routes that could snarl travelers’ plansCalifornia’s jet fuel supply has dropped to a level not seen since 2023, as turmoil in the Middle East continues to squeeze the global oil market.As of 17 April, the state’s jet fuel stock was just over 2.6m barrels, in comparison to 3.2m barrels two years prior, according to the California energy commission (CEC), which publishes a refinery stocks data dashboard. Continue reading...

• President Trump issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Health and Human Services to expedite access to treatments for patients with serious mental illness. • The FDA is accelerating its review process for mental health therapies in response to the directive. • This policy shift aims to reduce barriers to treatment approval and expand therapeutic options for affected patients.

• VisionWave Holdings (NASDAQ: VWAV) closed a $20 million senior loan in late February and subsequently completed a $60 million–valued acquisition of AI video intelligence intellectual property, strengthening its technology portfolio. • The acquisition adds significant video AI capabilities to VisionWave's platform and positions the company for expanded market presence in computer vision applications. • These transactions demonstrate continued investor confidence in AI video technology sectors and emerging opportunities in automated visual intelligence.

• The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the launch of the 2026 class of Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF), showcasing its commitment to hiring top technology talent. • The new PIF class will focus on key Administration priority projects, including developing AI-powered tools to accelerate infrastructure permitting processes. • The initiative demonstrates the federal government's strategy to leverage specialized technology expertise for modernizing government operations and infrastructure development.

State’s strict gun policies heralded as data shows 35% reduction in homicides between 2022 and 2024California officials are touting a historic three-year decrease in homicides and gun violence that has led to the state’s lowest number of killings on record.The number of homicides in California decreased by 35% between 2022 and 2024, with 2,304 deaths reported in 2022 and 1,768 in 2024, according data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The dip in homicides was most pronounced for teenage and young adult Black and Latino males, who have historically faced the highest risk of being killed or injured by gunshot wounds. Suicides, the most common type of gun deaths, also fell to record lows, according to the report. Continue reading...

Iranian intelligence services apparently recruiting via intermediaries to mount attacks aimed at sowing chaosIranian intelligence services and Revolutionary Guards operatives are recruiting teenagers through criminal intermediaries to launch a wave of low-level “hybrid warfare” attacks in Europe and the UK, according to investigators, security officials, analysts and police documents.A first wave of attacks was launched in early March, 10 days after the US and Israel began strikes on Iran, and targeted Jewish community sites in Belgium, the Netherlands and US banks. A second wave has focused on the UK, with a series of arson and attempted arson attacks on synagogues, a Jewish charity and the offices of an Iranian opposition TV network in London. Continue reading...

Data shows the market is at its tightest ever with rents going up in most capitals. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Nick Visser with the main action.Mark Butler told the ABC last night that the Albanese government’s sweeping changes to the national disability insurance scheme are expected to save the federal budget $35bn over four years. More coming up. Continue reading...

• Chinese military announced a temporary halt to provocative exercises around Taiwan following private diplomatic discussions between US and Chinese officials in Singapore this week. • Beijing stated the suspension aims to create space for constructive dialogue, though military analysts note China maintains its military posture in the Taiwan Strait. • The development provides cautious optimism for regional stability, with US officials emphasizing the importance of maintaining open communication channels to prevent miscalculation.

Residents waking to find line has moved overnight and they are now in free-fire zone as army takes more territoryIsraeli forces have been moving an agreed truce line in Gaza westwards over the six months since the ceasefire, expanding their zone of control and making the state of limbo ever more dangerous for Palestinians.The “yellow line” agreed in the US-brokered ceasefire in October was supposed to be temporary pending further Israeli withdrawals, but the partially observed truce has stalled after its first phase amid disagreements over the disarming of Hamas, and continued Israeli bombardment of Gaza. Continue reading...

• Researchers from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution reported that Atlantic cod and other commercial fish populations have rebounded 34% over the past four years following strict catch quotas and marine protected areas implemented in 2022. • Population surveys conducted across 850,000 square kilometers of Atlantic waters show biomass increases in previously depleted stocks, with detailed findings presented at the American Fisheries Society conference on April 19. • The recovery demonstrates that science-based fisheries management can restore ecosystems within a decade, providing a model for international ocean conservation efforts.