Travel: Explore the top travel destinations for April 2025, from the tulip-filled gardens of Amsterdam to the cultural landmarks of Paris and the serene beauty of Sun Island, Maldives.

8 Best Destinations to Travel in April 2025

The US has imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, triggering global backlash. The EU has announced retaliatory tariffs on US steel products starting April 1, while Canada has rolled back a power surcharge after Trump’s warning. Markets remain volatile as the global trade war intensifies.

European Union slaps retaliatory tariffs on US steel products from April 1

The world just experienced its hottest April on record. This is according to the European Union's climate change monitoring service which added that, this new record extended an 11-month streak in which every month set a temperature peak.

April: 11th consecutive month of record heat

South Korea marked the hottest April since comprehensive records started in 1973, said the state weather agency on Tuesday (May 7). It added that the average daily temperature rose by more than 2.

South Korea marks hottest April since 1973, average daily temperatures go 2.5 degrees higher

Pakistan saw its "wettest April since 1961" with rainfall measuring 59.3 millimetres, more than double the usual average of 22.5 millimetres for the month, according to the country's meteorological department. The report also noted at least 144 fatalities from thunderstorms and house collapses caused by the heavy rain, marking it as the "wettest April since 1961."

Pakistan records 'wettest April' since 1961

While some Bollywood movies will make their OTT debut in April 2024, a few will release directly on the content streaming platform. Here are the movies releasing on OTT platforms in April.

Bollywood movies releasing on OTT in April: From Farrey to Amar Singh Chamkila; Check full list here

United States President Joe Biden is set to host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in April, who will be on a state visit to Washington DC, to strengthen ties with a key Asia-Pacific ally, said the White House on Thursday (Jan 25).

US President Biden to host Japan PM for state visit in April: White House

Former liberal democratic party lawmaker Mito Kakizawa has been arrested over allegations of vote-buying in a Tokyo ward mayoral election in April.

Japan: Lawmaker arrested over vote-buying allegations | Kakizawa Money Scandal

The coronation celebration is over but the cost of living crisis still looms over the citizens. Around 700,000 households in UK missed rent or mortgage bill in April.

UK: Latest figures show Britons struggling with loans, cards and bills

(Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.) Only a few people are aware of a very disturbing trend which became viral on TikTok in 2021.

TikTok's troubling trends: What is the truth behind April 24?

Blossoming flowers covered in snow in Belgrade, Serbia, 04 April 2023. Unusual spell of cold weather followed by a snow fall has hit Serbia, with the capital Belgrade measuring record 20cm of snow for the month of April according to the Republic Hydrometeorlogical Service of Serbia.

Heavy snow, strong winds sweep through western Balkans

Citadel, Jubilee and more: April guide for binge-watch

An extreme heat wave has gripped India and Pakistan, with no relief in sight south Asia is dealing with furnace like temperatures. Millions are sweltering in the heat and frequent waters and power shortages are the new normal.

Extreme heatwave breaks all records in India, April to become hottest summer month

The Indian senior women's football team will play friendly matches against Egypt and Jordan on April 5 and 8 respectively in Jordan, following which the players will join their respective clubs for the upcoming Indian Women's League (IWL) season.

Indian women's football team to play international friendlies against Egypt, Jordan in April

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday announced that all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been rested from all forms of international cricket till April 30. Shakib will now be missing Bangladesh's upcoming Test and ODI tour of South Africa, which is scheduled to be played between March 12 to April 8.

BCB grants rest to star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan until April 30

K-pop girl group APRIL has announced its disbandment. DSP Media, which managed the band, announced the news as it issued a statement to South Korean news outlet SPOTV News.

K-pop girl band APRIL disbands following bullying scandal 

The number of unaccompanied children encountered on the US border with Mexico in April eased from an all-time high a month earlier, while more adults were found coming without families, authorities said on Tuesday.

Number of children travelling alone at US border eases in April 

Continuing their buying spree for the second straight month, mutual funds invested Rs 5,526 crore in stocks in April with fund managers sensing opportunities after some consolidation in the market.

MFs' buying spree continues; Rs 5,526 cr infused in equities in April 

'Without Remorse' to 'Ajeeb Daastaans': April guide for binge-watch

Here is your go-to guide of everything new you can watch this April

A total of eight teams will participate in the cash-rich league

IPL XI to begin on April 6, final to be played on May 27

India had in 2015 decided to leapfrog to Euro-VI emission norm compliant petrol and diesel from April 2020, from the Euro-IV grade at present

Ready to supply Euro-VI fuel to Delhi from April, says IOC

The prices of food articles, led by onions and vegetables, rose sharply

WPI inflation at 6-month high of 3.59%

The oldest hat-trick scorer had become a player-coach with the London club in April

RugbyU: Easter retires to focus on coaching

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