May 1 - Every week, Reuters journalists produce scores of multimedia features and human-interest stories from around the world.
Below are some stories from this week selected by our editors, as well as explanatory context and background to help you understand world headlines. For a full schedule of news and events, please go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.
Foreign tourists get taught the Japanese high school experience
KIMITSU, Japan - With his black uniform jacket slung rakishly over his shoulders and his feet propped up on a Japanese school desk as he held court with his crew, Jason Wu was taking great satisfaction in being a juvenile delinquent. (JAPAN-TOURISM/SCHOOL (PIX, TV), 449 words) nL4N3R30HD
As Singapore heads into election, politicians showcase musical chops
SINGAPORE - A curious election campaign trend has emerged in Singapore as the country gears up for its May 3 poll: candidates showcasing their musical chops, or lack of talent, on social media clips. (SINGAPORE-ELECTION/MUSIC (PIX, TV), 438 words) nL4N3R004S
Saudi's Jeddah old town regains glory as the Grand Prix lures tourists
JEDDAH - When Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Jeddah hosted Formula One star Lewis Hamilton and U.S. singer Jennifer Lopez during its Grand Prix this month, visitors found they were also drawn to a less obvious attraction - the historic old town. (JEDDAH-HISTORIC/SAUDI (TV, PIX), 334 words) nL8N3R30QC
DNA links modern Picuris Pueblo tribe to ancient New Mexico site
WASHINGTON - DNA obtained from the remains of people who inhabited Pueblo Bonito in New Mexico's Chaco Canyon a millennium ago is helping to link present-day members of a Pueblo tribe to this historic site known for its distinctive architecture and sacred meaning to Indigenous peoples. (SCIENCE-PUEBLO/ (PIX), 783 words) nL1N3R70UM
Fossils show unexpected last refuge of ferocious land-living crocs
WASHINGTON - After the demise of the dinosaurs following an asteroid strike 66 million years ago, mammals became Earth's dominant land animals. But that does not mean they went unchallenged. (SCIENCE-CROC/ (PIX), 714 words) nL1N3R504G
Italians play 'Fantapapa' while others bet on identity of new pope
ROME - With betting on the next pope frowned upon in the home of the Vatican, thousands of Italians have instead taken to playing "Fantapapa," an online game inspired by the fantasy leagues familiar to sports fans. (POPE-SUCCESSION/GAMBLING (PIX), 550 words) nL8N3R60KH
'Hello, spring victory!' Vietnamese propaganda art flourishes 50 years after end of war
HANOI - Much has changed in Vietnamese life in the 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War: The streets of the once-impoverished country now bustle with commerce and young people carry the latest iPhones and sing along to Taylor Swift songs. But one constant remains - the ubiquitous propaganda art of the ruling Communist Party. (VIETNAM-WAR/ANNIVERSARY-PROPAGANDA (PIX), 515 words) nL4N3R70MY
Bosnian center trains dogs for Ukrainian demining efforts
SARAJEVO - Mey, a Belgian shepherd, and her trainer Kenan Muftic learned how to effectively detect mines and unexploded ordnance, negotiating various obstacles and scenarios in a grass field in Sarajevo’s suburb of Butmir. (BOSNIA-DEMINING/DOGS-UKRAINE (TV, PIX), 302 words) nL8N3R60P7
Suryavanshi, 14, becomes youngest men's T20 cricket centurion
Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in men's Twenty20 cricket as he guided Rajasthan Royals to an eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League match. (CRICKET-IPL/ (UPDATE 1, PIX), 336 words) nL1N3R60UJ
Mission before money: How Europe's defence startups are luring AI talent
STOCKHOLM/PRAGUE/PARIS - Some European tech workers who might once have headed to the United States are looking at defence startups closer to home. Others are rushing back to Europe from jobs abroad. (EUROPE-DEFENCE/AI (INSIGHT, PIX), 1,103 words) nL3N3QH1A5
After 100 days under Trump, investors reassess the allure of 'brand USA'
NEW YORK - A bruising rollercoaster ride for markets in the first 100 days of the Trump administration has seen some investors move away from American assets, but it remains to be seen whether policies have caused a sustained shift away from the United States. (USA-TRUMP/100 DAYS-INVESTORS (ANALYSIS, PIX), 1,138 words) nL2N3QP0VS
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