One year on, No Other Land co-director says Israeli attacks intensifying
Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal says his family was attacked despite an Israeli court ruling in their favour.
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Japan Wins Pairs Figure Skating, Knocking China From the Top
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan emerged with the gold medal with a flawless, high-scoring performance after Monday’s free skate.
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Wright fires Coventry back to top of Championship with win over Middlesbrough!
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship clash between Coventry City and Middlesbrough.
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'People shouldn't be dying just for existing' - Gauff on US issues
Coco Gauff says it is "tough to wake up" and see what is happening back home in the United States amid the president's immigration crackdown.
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Drone attack on busy market in Sudan kills at least 28
Drone-fired missiles hit when market packed with people, 'exacerbating the humanitarian tragedy', rights group says.
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Frederick Wiseman, 96, Penetrating Documentarian of Institutions, Dies
Frederick Wiseman in 2015 during the filming of his documentary on the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens.
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Muir fourth in big air in another medal near-miss
Freestyle skier Kirsty Muir once again comes heartbreakingly close to a Winter Olympic medal for Team GB with her second fourth-place finish of the Games.
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Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and star of The Godfather, dies aged 95
The US actor was nominated for seven Oscars and won one for his role as a washed-up country singer in Tender Mercies.
aljazeera.com
Will we see changes to first England squad in 2026?
The Lionesses return to competitive action next month as their campaign to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup begins. So what changes could we see?
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NHS ’clearly failing’ to ensure children get measles vaccine, experts warn
Calls grow for reform of England’s vaccination system including delivery of jabs in pharmacies as take-up fallsChildren are at risk of measles because the NHS is “clearly failing” to ensure they ge...
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English councils face ‘unnecessary race against time’ to organise elections, leaders say
Government drops plans to delay 7 May ballots for 30 councils undergoing reorganisation, leaving 11 weeks to prepareCouncils are experiencing “whiplash” and face an “unnecessary race against time”...
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‘Joyful yet tearful’: Khalil Hathaleen on charges for Yinon Levi
Awdah Hathaleen's brother says Israeli prosecutors’ plan to indict settler Yinon Levi is welcome, but not enough.
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Sinner returns with comfortable win in Qatar
Jannik Sinner enjoys a comfortable victory in his first match since losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals.
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California governor ‘a loser’, says Trump as state signs green energy deal with UK
Gavin Newsom angers president over ‘inappropriate’ agreement on scaling up technologies and ties with UKDonald Trump has vented his fury against a green energy deal between the British government a...
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League One Mansfield to host Arsenal in fifth round - full FA Cup draw
League One club Mansfield will host record 14-time winners Arsenal at Field Mill in the FA Cup fifth round, as Manchester City head to Newcastle in a repeat of the League Cup semi-final.
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Why Starmer’s latest U-turn over local elections could be a gift for Reform
Ditching plans to delay votes in 30 English councils gives Nigel Farage chance to capitalise on Labour unpopularityKeir Starmer was challenged on Monday morning over the list of U-turns he has made...
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Barbican arts director to leave, months after revealing creative vision for centre
Shock departure of Devyani Saltzman comes weeks after new CEO joined and before major refurbishmentDevyani Saltzman is leaving the Barbican as the arts institution undergoes another significant lea...
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Actor Robert Duvall, who starred in The Godfather, dies aged 95
The Oscar-winner died "peacefully" at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday, his family says.
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Have money, will travel: a16z’s hunt for the next European unicorn
According to a16z, it has eyes around the world in order to spot companies as early as local funds might.
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Supporters mourn Alexey Navalny two years after his death
Two years after Alexey Navalny’s death in an Arctic penal colony, supporters gathered at his Moscow grave.
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Robert Duvall, ‘Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ Actor, Dies at 95
The Oscar winner was known for his ability to disappear into roles, playing a wide range of characters in films such as “Apocalypse Now” and “The Godfather,” and in the television series “Lonesome...
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Robert Duvall, Apocalypse Now and Godfather star, dies aged 95
From the classic To Kill a Mockingbird to blockbuster Gone in 60 Seconds, the Oscar-winning actor’s films spanned a remarkable rangeRobert Duvall, the veteran actor who had a string of roles in cla...
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How Robert Duvall became a Hollywood great
A look at the life of the prolific actor whose many films included Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.
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Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus steps down as new gov’t set to take over
'Let the practice of democracy continue,' said Yunus, who has overseen country's post-uprising transition since 2024.
aljazeera.com
Australia lose to Sri Lanka by 8 wickets; stare at T20 World Cup exit
Nissanka's unbeaten century batters former champions Australia, who now need other results to go their way to survive.
aljazeera.com
Why has government reversed its decision to postpone 30 local polls across England?
Critics of the earlier decision claim the U-turn was due to a judicial review process launched by Reform UK The government has U-turned on its decision to postpone 30 local elections across Engl...
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Nissanka ton sends Sri Lanka through & leaves Australia on brink
Australia's hopes of reaching the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup are all but over after Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka hits a brilliant unbeaten 100 to condemn them to an eight-wicket defeat in Pa...
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Play about fascism causes violent scenes at German theatre
Actor playing far-right activist shouted down and pelted with fruit during Catarina, or the Beauty of Killing FascistsAn actor at a theatre in Germany was at the weekend shouted down, pelted with f...
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Student debt is a generational injustice. Why are we squeezing graduates harder than the super-rich? | Gaby Hinsliff
Reform of this stealth tax is long overdue – and with it, a shake-up of the whole university systemNever go to war with Martin Lewis. The one iron law of politics is that the financial guru who bui...
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Fury says latest comeback is 'to make boxing great again'
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says his latest comeback is in order "to make boxing great again".
bbc.com
Hull charges to historic rankings high after season-opening victory
Charley Hull has moved to world No 3 in the latest Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings – the highest-ever position by an Englishwoman in the rankings’ 20-year history.
skysports.com
Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps
It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.
bbc.com
'Imperious' Nissanka hits stunning 52-ball century
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka hits a brilliant unbeaten century off 52 balls to condemn Australia to an eight-wicket defeat in the T20 World Cup.
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Richard Ottinger, 97, Dies; Fought for the Environment in Congress
Richard Ottinger in 1970. He served six years in the House of Representatives beginning in 1965 and another 10 years starting in 1975.
nytimes.com
A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
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‘Tina’ and ‘Milo’ Olympic Mascot Toys Are Almost as Tough to Get as a Medal
Tina, the Winter Olympics mascot, has been a hot commodity.
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Australia on brink as Nissanka sends Sri Lanka through
Australia's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup are all but over after Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka hit a brilliant unbeaten 100 to condemn them to an eight-wicket defeat in P...
bbc.com
How Ricursive Intelligence raised $335M at a $4B valuation in 4 months
The reason why this nascent startup had VCs lining up is the founders.They are so famed in the AI world, everyone tried to hire them.
techcrunch.com
USA's Meyers Taylor, 41, wins 1st Olympic gold
The United States' Elana Meyers Taylor won the women's monobob title Monday to win her first Olympic gold medal at age 41.
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UK audiences swoon over Wuthering Heights as film takes £7.7m over Valentine’s weekend
Emerald Fennell’s Brontë adaptation has overperformed on home turf, with a £10,030 site average over its opening weekendWuthering Heights, Emerald Fennell’s divisive adaptation of Emily Brontë’s ta...
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Minnesota Democrats blame state Republicans for helping bring on the federal surge
Republicans in the state legislature invited Nick Shirley to the state where he made misleading videos about immigrant fraud and that helped push Minnesota into the ICE surge.
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New Israeli housing plan near Jerusalem slammed as ‘disguised annexation’
Israel plans to build thousands of settlement homes near Jerusalem, in effect expanding city's borders, activists say.
aljazeera.com
Could we have 13 million new tiles please? The astonishing £42m rebirth of modernist masterpiece Africa Hall
Hailed as one of the defining achievements of African architecture, the historic, recently refurbished Ethiopian landmark has now won the World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism prizeDesigned by the I...
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Neville joins Sky Sports for revamped netball podcast
Sky Sports has announced a HUGE new signing with an expert called Neville providing unrivalled analysis this season.
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British slalom great Ryding, 39, bows out of Olympics
Team GB's Dave Ryding says he is "proud" after finishing 17th at his fifth and final Winter Olympics.
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‘I wasn’t ambitious until I was 60!’ Gary Wilmot on comedy, panto, musicals – and his Beckett-style new play
He left school at 15 and worked as a scaffolder. Then success on New Faces launched him to stardom – and he’s been a panto and musicals sensation ever since. So what made him write a comedy about t...
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National Gallery to make major cuts in effort to stem burgeoning deficit
Move could mean fewer free exhibitions and paid-for shows and more expensive ticketsThe National Gallery is to make significant cuts in the face of an £8.2m deficit in the coming year, which could...
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Mandhana named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year
World Cup-winning cricketer Smriti Mandhana is named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025.
bbc.com
In Hungary, Marco Rubio Stresses Trump’s Support for Viktor Orban
Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Budapest on Monday with Prime Minister Victor Orban of Hungary. Mr. Orban is facing a potentially tough challenge in national elections in April.
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Nissanka takes incredible catch to remove Maxwell
Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka takes an incredible acrobatic catch to remove Australia's Glenn Maxwell in their T20 World Cup match in Pallekele.
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Browns' Hickman assaulted at New York hotel
Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted in the lobby of a New York City hotel early Monday morning, the team said.
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Was Tullis-Joyce's 'tactical-injury' a smart move? Fara thinks so
Fara Williams suggests that Phallon Tullis‑Joyce's 'tactical injury' was a clever move, as it gave Manchester United players the chance to receive instructions - guidance that subsequently contribu...
bbc.com
Council workers to vote over possible pay strike
The initial vote will be for staff at councils including Stoke-on-Trent and Dudley.
bbc.com
What social media restrictions has Keir Starmer announced?
Ahead of consultation on under-16s ban, government to crack down on AI chatbots and have powers to act more quicklyKeir Starmer has not yet given his full backing to a social media ban for under-16...
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England still confident despite unconvincing run - Jacks
England remain just as confident they can win the T20 World Cup despite their unconvincing group stage, says batter Will Jacks.
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O’Romeo review – Bollywood Shakespeare takes dive into grisly mafia queens territory
After hit takes on Macbeth, Othello and Hamlet, Vishal Bhardwaj’s Romeo and Juliet adaptation sees dead-eyed lovers drag one another to gutter and graveIt must be Misbegotten Adaptations week. This...
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‘Heath Ledger knocked my tooth out jousting with a broom’: how we made A Knight’s Tale
‘The lances were made of balsa wood and filled with uncooked spaghetti – so that when they broke, there’d be an explosion of what looked like splinters’I wrote and directed the Mel Gibson film Payb...
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Meillard wins men's slalom gold for Switzerland
Watch Switzerland's Loic Meillard's winning moment in the men's slalom gold; Team GB's Dave Ryding finishes 17th in fifth and final Games.
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Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections
Ministers had planned to delay the polls until 2027 to help deliver a major reorganisation of local government.
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Hull KR's Lewis free to play in World Club Challenge
Hull KR half-back Mikey Lewis avoids a suspension that would have ruled him out of Thursday's World Club Challenge against Brisbane Broncos.
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Starmer vows to fast-track social media law but says under-16s ban not definite
Prime minister says action will be taken on young people’s social media access in ‘months, not years’What social media restrictions has Keir Starmer announced?UK politics live – latest updatesKeir...
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Government cancels plan to delay local council elections in England
Polls in 30 areas had been due to be postponed as part of the government’s shake-up of English councilsUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters have dropped controversial plans to delay 30 local...
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Starmer cancels plans to delay 30 local council elections
Setback comes after weeks of controversy over the proposal
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Savannah Guthrie appeals to mom’s abductor: ‘It’s not too late’
NBC host Savannah Guthrie issued a new appeal on her Instagram to whoever abducted her mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie
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GB slalom legend Ryding bids farewell to Olympics
Slalom skier Dave Ryding bids farewell to the Winter Olympics with a 17th-place finish in mixed conditions in Bormio.
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How shipping company MSC facilitates trade from Israeli settlements through
The world’s largest shipping company MSC has been moving goods to and from illegal Israeli settlements.
aljazeera.com
UBS ordered to give Credit Suisse shareholders access to valuation documents
Thousands of investors in failed lender participating in legal challenge to its 2023 takeover
ft.com
Flapping Airplanes on the future of AI: ‘We want to try really radically different things’
"We're exploring a different set of tradeoffs."
techcrunch.com
U.S. women blank Sweden, roll into hockey final
The Americans continued their dominant run through the women's hockey tournament, routing Sweden 5-0 to reach the gold medal game. The U.S. team has outscored its opponents 31-1 in Italy.
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Michigan tops AP men's poll for 1st time since '13
Michigan is No. 1 in the Associated Press men's college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years, ending Arizona's nine-week reign at the top.
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Wemby's passion, Silver's tank talk and more storylines from NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.
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British Museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from some displays
Museum revises labelling on maps and panels, saying term used inaccurately and no longer historically neutralThe British Museum has removed the word “Palestine” from some of its displays, saying th...
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England avoid upset against Italy to reach Super 8s
England are given another major fright but hold off tournament debutants Italy by 24 runs to secure a place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.
bbc.com
Men's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Michigan is the new No. 1
After nine straight weeks at the top, the Wildcats fall after back-to-back losses, making way for the Wolverines.
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England progress at World Cup despite Italy scare
England given another major fright but hold off tournament debutants Italy by 24 runs to secure a place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup.
bbc.com
After all the hype, some AI experts don’t think OpenClaw is all that exciting
"From an AI research perspective, this is nothing novel," one expert told TechCrunch.
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Delaine Le Bas review – former Turner nominee delivers witches, warm welcomes – and wallpaper
The Whitworth, Manchester The Romany artist takes a mural she made for Glastonbury as a starting point, then builds a dizzying series of rooms exploring connection and exclusion“No” shouts the red...
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The crushing weight of Olympic pressure -- and how athletes can prepare for it
Even "unbeatable" athletes such as Ilia Malinin feel overwhelmed in the Olympic spotlight. How can they combat it? Experts weigh in.
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‘Rats run over our faces’: Gaza’s displaced forced to live on infested land
Displaced Palestinians forced to live on a landfill battle rats, scabies and unexploded shells.
aljazeera.com
Mother of Alexei Navalny says poison finding confirms he was murdered
On the second anniversary of his death, Lyudmila Navalnaya says her son did not "simply die in prison".
bbc.com
The US is merely the latest to join the global rush to hoard critical minerals
JD Vance is seeking to create a ‘trading bloc’ as shortages and climate crises mean a kaleidoscope of rare earths are increasingly jealously guardedThe announcement by the US vice-president, JD Van...
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England reach T20 World Cup Super 8s after surviving Italy scare
England secured their spot in the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup with a jittery 24-run victory over debutants Italy in Kolkata as Will Jacks' late-innings runs proved vital yet again.
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Australia on brink of T20 World Cup elimination after Sri Lanka hammering
Australia are on the brink of a first-round exit at the T20 World Cup after a crushing eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka - a result that secured their opponents' spot in England's Super 8s group.
skysports.com
Britain ‘needs to go faster’ on defence spending, Starmer says
PM says ‘we need to step up’ but sources clarify that is unlikely to mean spending 3% of GDP before next electionKeir Starmer has said Britain “needs to go faster” on defence spending, though any i...
theguardian.com
Henrike Naumann, Artist Set to Represent Germany at Venice Biennale, Dies at 41
Henrike Naumann, who was born in East Germany, became known for installations featuring household items that reflect historical and political events.
nytimes.com
How can we improve the Champions League: New mini-league? Clubs picking opponents?
Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti and Bill Connelly offer their best ideas for how to solve the Champions League's woes.
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Kerr succeeds Devine as New Zealand captain
Melie Kerr says it's a "massive privilege' to be named the new New Zealand captain with the all-rounder taking over across all formats from Sophie Devine.
bbc.com
Dana Eden, Co-Creator of ‘Tehran,’ Dies During Filming of Fourth Season
Dana Eden at the premier of Season 2 of “Tehran” in New York in 2022.
nytimes.com
‘Dangerous escalation’: Nations condemn Israel over occupied West Bank move
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar slam Israel's decision to register occupied West Bank lands as 'state property'.
aljazeera.com
Rose review – Sandra Hüller is outstanding in grimy examination of gender stereotypes
Austrian director Markus Schleinzer’s captivating film follows a woman passing herself off a man in 17th-century rural GermanyAustrian director Markus Schleinzer brings a chill to his eerie new mov...
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Do plans for a new Mummy film signal the end for the multiverse blockbuster franchise?
With audiences fatigued by endlessly interconnected mashups, studios are reverting to movies with one storyline that ends in a natural conclusion – what a radical ideaThe news this week that Brenda...
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More heartache than Hamnet?: Maggie O’Farrell’s best books – ranked!
As her Women’s prize-winning novel heads to the Oscars, we rate the author’s best work – from tales of new motherhood to a life-affirming memoir of mortalityThe ghost of a previous lover is always...
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Josh Sharp: ta-da! review – 2,000 slides and one ‘weenie massage’ in a show that’s big on laughs
Soho theatre, LondonThe former child magician from New York combines PowerPoint and personal trauma in an off-Broadway import that packs a considerable punchTwo species of modern standup jostle for...
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Fractal Analytics’ muted IPO debut signals persistent AI fears in India
As India's first AI company to IPO, Fractal Analytics didn't have a stellar first day on the public markets, as enthusiasm for the technology collided with jittery investors in the wake of a sell-o...
techcrunch.com
Ukraine team heads for Geneva talks as Moscow, Kyiv build military pressure
Representatives of Ukraine, Russia and US to meet for third round of trilateral negotiations to end the four-year war.
aljazeera.com
What a start! Archer claims TWO wickets in one over!
Jofra Archer made a brilliant start for England in their must-win T20 World Cup match, claiming TWO wickets in the opening over against Italy.
skysports.com
The El Paso No-Fly Debacle Is Just the Beginning of a Drone Defense Mess
Fears over a drug cartel drone over Texas sparked a recent airspace shutdown in El Paso and New Mexico, highlighting just how tricky it can be to deploy anti-drone weapons near cities.
wired.com
Jacks hits superb half century against Italy
Will Jacks hits 53 off 22 balls to take England past 200 against Italy in the T20 World Cup.
bbc.com
GB beat Denmark to keep curling semi-finals hopes alive
Team GB's women's curling team strengthen their semi-final hopes with a 7-2 victory over Denmark in Milan-Cortina.
bbc.com
Epstein ties cast shadow over legacy of Oslo’s Palestine peace efforts
New US court documents reveal ties between a key figure behind the Oslo Accords and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
aljazeera.com
All the important news from the ongoing India AI Impact Summit
India is hosting a four-day AI Summit this week that will be attended by executives from major AI labs and Big Tech, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, and Cloudflare, as well...
techcrunch.com
Israeli police clash with ultra-Orthodox protesters over army enlistment
Two Israeli female soldiers were chased by an angry crowd of ultra-Orthodox men protesting military enlistment on Sunday
aljazeera.com
Manchester’s Muslim voters pivotal in UK election showdown
The Manchester suburbs of Gorton and Denton have been thrust to the centre of the fight for Britain’s political future.
aljazeera.com
Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is big movie with a very small mind | Adrian Horton
The maximalist adaptation of the gothic romance shows great interest in production design but very little in characterIt does not take long into Wuthering Heights, Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of E...
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No matter how bleak their views, benches embody civil kindness | Emma Beddington
Bristol’s newest sit-down spot has been mocked for facing a brick wall – and there are plenty in my own town of York facing unlovely aspects. But sometimes we all just need a rest A bench in Bristo...
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Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline review – eye-popping fan-service in latest in anime franchise
Takeshi Koike’s latest take on Monkey Punch’s vintage manga thief is beautifully animated, but the gossamer-thin plot and characterisation mean it’s one for superfans onlyCreated by manga artist Ka...
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Sony LinkBuds Clip Review: Solid Buds, Premium Price
Sony’s new LinkBuds Clip serve up solid performance, but I’d wait until they’re on sale.
wired.com
Source: Dolphins releasing pass rusher Chubb
The Dolphins are releasing pass rusher Bradley Chubb after four seasons with the franchise, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Follow live: USA, Sweden battle in semifinal for spot in gold medal match
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Swearing, illicit filming & rule changes - what next in curling cheating row?
It's been quite the few days in the Cortina Curling Stadium during a Winter Olympics that has delivered intrigue and excitement both on and off the field of play.
bbc.com
Harry Styles to curate Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre – and play an intimate gig
The pop superstar will oversee the annual music and art celebration in June, marking the festival’s 31st edition and the venue’s 75th anniversaryHarry Styles is to curate the Meltdown festival at L...
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Syrian Army Crosses New Threshold With Advances in Kurdish Regions
The Syrian Army has moved into vast new regions, seeking to erase the largest fissure left from the civil war.
nytimes.com
Makers Are Building Back Against ICE
In hacker spaces and at their homes, creative protesters are laser-cutting and 3D-printing tools to resist an occupation.
wired.com
Which teams can qualify for the T20 World Cup Super Eights, and how?
Can Australia really get knocked out of the World Cup? What do Pakistan need to do to qualify? Al Jazeera explains.
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Weather tracker: New Zealand hit by storms and widespread floods
Low pressure system funnels rain over already saturated areas, compounding risk of further floodingA deep area of low pressure to the south-east of New Zealand’s North Island swept into the region...
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No more Rivalry Week? Explaining MLS' new schedule format for 2026
The new MLS season for 2026 is about to begin, and with it comes changes to the league's schedule. So what exactly is the plan?
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Nigeria warns against enlisting abroad after reports of deaths in Ukraine
The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.
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North Korea’s Kim unveils homes for families of fallen soldiers
North Korea honours fallen soldiers by providing new homes to their families before party congress.
aljazeera.com
Iran’s Protests Have Ended, but the Anger and Pain Haven’t
A billboard showing the current supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, alongside the Islamic Republic’s founding leader, in Tehran, Iran, last month.
nytimes.com
A Russian ‘Village of Military Valor’ Waits for Its Reward
A provincial governor seeks to honor villages that deployed many soldiers to the war in Ukraine with a prestigious title first bestowed on cities that were major World War II battlefields.
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‘This shouldn’t be normal’: developers speak out about bigotry on Steam, the world’s biggest PC gaming storefront
Multiple game creators describe ineffective moderation on the platform, resulting in unchecked hatred in forums and targeted campaigns of negative ‘anti-woke’ reviewsFor years, the gaming storefron...
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‘Unintentionally among the queerest releases of its time’: why Calamity Jane is my feelgood movie
The latest in our ongoing series of writers picking their comfort watches is an appreciation of Doris Day’s rule-defying heroineThere was a real vogue for gunslinging heroines back in mid-20th cent...
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Who’s Pulling the Strings on the World Stage? Ask the Puppets.
Eurasia Group, the geopolitical risk consultancy run by Ian Bremmer, gets into the political satire game with its Instagram show “Puppet Regime.”
nytimes.com
Warner Bros Discovery weighs new sale talks after fresh Paramount offer
Board considering whether to re-engage in move that could prompt a second bidding war with NetflixBusiness live – latest updatesWarner Bros Discovery (WBD) is reportedly weighing reopening sales ta...
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North Korea opens new housing area for families of soldiers killed overseas
Kim unveils housing for families of soldiers killed overseas amid North Korea's support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Rashid takes unusual 700th wicket as Afghanistan beat UAE
Rashid Khan claims his 700th T20 wicket in unusual circumstances as Afghanistan keep their faint World Cup hopes alive with a five-wicket win over United Arab Emirates.
bbc.com
Marco Rubio wants to build a ‘new Western century’. Will Europe join?
Europe is facing a great dilemma: continue with liberalist values or embrace Trump's defence of 'Western civilisation'?
aljazeera.com
Scorecard: England vs Italy, T20 World Cup
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Malinin hints at 'inevitable crash' amid pressure
Ilia Malinin posted a video on social media juxtaposing images of his many triumphs with a black-and-white image of the U.S. figure skater with his head buried in his hands, and a caption hinting a...
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Frogs for Watchdogs by Seán Farrell review – about a boy
A charming child’s-eye view of rural IrelandThere’s a particular energy to novels written from the point of view of small children. Humour, of course, in the things the child misinterprets; pathos...
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Collective Monologue review – sensuous zoo study foregrounds contacts between keepers and creatures
Jessica Sarah Rinland’s documentary examines how humans and animals interact in the confines of captivity, but leaves some questions unexploredTraditional zoos are zones of hierarchy; animal voyeur...
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The top 10 women's college basketball games left in the regular season
Regular-season titles, conference tournament seeds and NCAA tournament hopes are on the line.
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Smith added to Australia squad before crucial match
Batter Steve Smith is added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad in time for Monday's crucial match against Sri Lanka in Kandy.
bbc.com
India hosts AI Impact Summit, drawing world leaders, tech giants
Summit aims to outline global AI governance and collaboration for inclusive growth and sustainability.
aljazeera.com
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model review – Tyra Banks comes across terribly in this exposé
This three-part documentary has remarkable access to people involved with this 00s TV hit. It’s an awful tale of body-shaming, humiliation and toxic treatmentIf you’re a millennial woman, America’s...
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One Day has been a bestselling novel, a forgettable film, a beloved TV series – now can it be a musical?
David Nicholls’s romantic saga is heading to stage, in the very city where its characters first felt the sparks fly. But how to cram 20 years of romance into two tune-filled hours? By focusing on t...
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‘Bring it back’: Sicilians say Antonello da Messina’s Ecce Homo belongs with them
Much of Messina’s cultural memory was destroyed in a 1908 earthquake, but the Italian government has secured a masterpiece by the port city’s greatest sonOn 28 December 1908, the city of Messina wa...
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Bondi Beach shooting accused faces court for the first time
The 24-year-old faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist attack.
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ByteDance pledges fixes to Seedance 2.0 after Hollywood copyright claims
Hollywood groups say the AI video generator uses the likeness of actors and others without permission.
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Lab grown human spinal cord heals after injury in major breakthrough
Researchers have built a realistic human mini spinal cord in the lab and used it to simulate traumatic injury. The model reproduced key damage seen in real spinal cord injuries, including inflammat...
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Brain inflammation may be driving compulsive behavior
For years, compulsive behaviors have been viewed as bad habits stuck on autopilot. But new research in rats found the opposite: inflammation in a key decision-making brain region actually made beha...
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Ajagba knocks out former heavyweight champion Martin in statement win
Efe Ajagba overpowered former world champion Charles Martin in a ruthless fourth-round stoppage win in Las Vegas.
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Barnwell plays NFL offseason trade negotiator: 11 swaps that make sense for both teams
DJ Moore and A.J. Brown to the AFC West? Kyler Murray in a new offense? Rams going all-in again? And a new WR1 for the Bills? Let's build 11 win-win deals.
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31 points in 12 minutes!! Kawhi Leonard pulls of stunning haul in All-Star game
Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points in 12 minutes for USA Stripes against World in All-Star Game Championship in Los Angeles.
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Arrested retirees ‘vindicated’ by ruling against Palestine Action proscription
Protesters welcome high court decision but many remain in legal limbo as government prepares to lodge appealRetirees making up some of the nearly 3,000 people arrested for supporting Palestine Acti...
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‘A permanent civil war in the body’: how fighting cancer helped an artist understand his Soviet youth
A rare lymphoma diagnosis meant Giorgi Gagoshidze had to abandon a film project on the economic factors behind the USSR’s collapse – until he found new meaning in medical terminologyIn autumn 2022,...
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Unpacking Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights: the best podcasts of the week
As Emerald Fennell’s new adaptation hits the screens, the historian Dominic Sandbrook takes a deep-dive into the novel’s dark themes. Plus, how to battle phone addictionThe latest release from Goal...
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Why did I get a £100 parking fine when charging my electric car?
The charger firm claimed the site operated 24 hours a day, but the parking operator had different ideasI charged my electric car at the 24-hour Mer EV charging station in my local B&Q car park....
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Gangsterism review – dense, high-minded cine-manifesto on the notion of auteurism
Canadian experimentalist Isiah Medina’s latest flits between radical and grandiloquent, but deserves close reading and exasperated sighs in equal measure ‘If cinema was a 19th-century dream actuali...
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Toney leaves door open for PL return and reveals England World Cup hopes
Al Ahli striker and England World Cup hopeful Ivan Toney has refused to rule out a return to the Premier League after turning down January offers in favour of staying in Saudi Arabia.
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Matheson on Old Trafford heroics, 'torrid time' as £1m teenager & McLeod death
A 16-year-old Luke Matheson wrote his name in the history books by scoring against Manchester United in 2019. Six years later, he is aiming for more cup heroics with Macclesfield.
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Scientists confirm one-dimensional electron behavior in phosphorus chains
For the first time, researchers have shown that self-assembled phosphorus chains can host genuinely one-dimensional electron behavior. Using advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques, they separ...
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UK’s Starmer announces crackdown on AI chatbots in child safety push
PM seeks powers to act quickly on a consultation considering an Australia-style social media ban for children below 16.
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Edwards claims MVP award as younger stars dazzle in NBA All-Star game
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.
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TV tonight: all men live under a curfew in this tense thriller
What happens when a woman is murdered during curfew hours? Plus, it’s the final curtain for the vampires of What We Do in the Shadows. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 5How safe is a w...
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Bank of England should cut rates to boost consumer spending, says TUC
Union analysis finds consumers lag behind international peers as some rate-setters remain anxious about inflationThe Trades Union Congress is urging the Bank of England to cut interest rates and re...
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Keir Starmer has a unique talent – to alienate absolutely everyone | Nesrine Malik
Who is his constituency now? Not the left or the right – and not the centre any more. That’s why there’s been a nosedive in the pollsAfter a tumultuous few weeks, we are once again in “reset” terri...
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Grim reapers: what has fertilised the rich new wave of neo-rural noir?
The Shepherd and the Bear is part of a new breed of films with a sympathy for country matters that has moved on from othering folk-horrorOne of the best horror scenes this year arrives in a documen...
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Europe’s growing fight over Israeli goods: Boycott movements mushroom
From a supermarket worker's grassroots act to state-led initiatives, a protest grows. But pro-Israel groups battle back.
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Trump's new world order has become real and Europe is having to adjust fast
European nations are asking whether traditional alliances can suffice, or whether they should be diversifying
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Wales cling to optimism despite another record loss
It is hard to judge Welsh rugby results these days after Steve Tandy's side suffer a 54-12 thrashing by France in Cardiff.
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Cortina’s 70-Year-Old Curling Stadium Is a Star at the Winter Olympics
The roof of the at the Olympic Stadium in Cortina d’Ampezzo, which is hosting the 2026 Games with Milan.
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Is this the world’s most eye-popping restaurant? The architectural marvel – in a Leipzig industrial estate
This extraordinary diner is the final wonder of the great Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, who dreamt it up at the age of 103. And it’s a great place for a sunset kombucha and ginPerched among o...
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Germany vows more defence tech funding after backlash over tanks
Senior officials will direct more money towards innovation following criticism of reliance on ‘legacy’ systems
ft.com
EU tones down criticism of Orbán ahead of election
Brussels wary of giving Hungary’s longtime antagonist ammunition during his campaign
ft.com
A fallen Indian tech star and the hunt for its missing millions
The collapse of education start-up Byju’s has resulted in US court sanctions and cast a shadow over the country’s tech sector
ft.com
How to register to vote in the 2026 primaries
For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.
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Texas Sen. John Cornyn faces stiff opposition in upcoming Republican primary
Sen. John Cornyn is seeking Texas Republicans' nomination for a fifth term, in a contest that has seen bitter and expensive attacks on all sides.
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MIT Sloan tops FT Global MBA Ranking for the first time
US business school heads the 2026 table as focus sharpens on value, employment and AI
ft.com
Are Anthropic’s new AI work tools game-changing for professionals?
Adaptable plug-ins must compete with bespoke products already used by lawyers and consultants
ft.com
ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat
Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.
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Gillian Welch and David Rawlings review – phenomenal duo put on an exquisite show
The Empire Theatre, ToowoombaThe queen and king of Americana take a deep dive into their catalogue, as they make their way through both regional cities and capitals on their Australian tourGet our...
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Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Real Madrid teenager Valdepeñas
Real Madrid's Victor Valdepeñas is among Arsenal's favored options as Mikel Arteta aims to further reinforce his back line in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Universe may end in a “big crunch,” new dark energy data suggests
New data from major dark-energy observatories suggest the universe may not expand forever after all. A Cornell physicist calculates that the cosmos is heading toward a dramatic reversal: after reac...
sciencedaily.com
KPMG partner fined over using AI to pass AI test
Accounting firm has caught several staff members in recent months using the technology for internal exams
ft.com
Wuthering Heights rakes in $77m at global box office on opening weekend
Emerald Fennell’s divisive film is the year’s biggest opening so far, having recouped its entire estimated production budget over the opening weekendWuthering Heights has ravished the global box of...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,453
These are the key developments from day 1,453 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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As AI data centers hit power limits, Peak XV backs Indian startup C2i to fix the bottleneck
C2i has raised $15 million as it tests a grid-to-GPU approach to reducing power losses in AI data centers.
techcrunch.com
Ancient fingerprint found on 2,400-year-old Danish war boat
More than a century after its discovery, Scandinavia’s oldest plank boat is finally giving up new secrets. By analyzing ancient caulking and cords from the Hjortspring boat, researchers uncovered t...
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Blackstone backs Neysa in up to $1.2B financing as India pushes to build domestic AI infrastructure
Neysa is targeting deployments of more than 20,000 GPUs over time as demand for local AI compute accelerates.
techcrunch.com
OpenAI hires OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger
The viral open source project enables users to create personal AI agents
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'Dragged out and set on fire' - the Bangladesh mob killing that shocked the world
In December, Hindu factory worker Dipu Das was lynched in Bangladesh, igniting global outrage.
bbc.com
The Price of Peace in Ukraine
How accepting a new border could end the war.
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Ukraine’s War of Endurance
The fight for advantage in the conflict’s fifth year.
foreignaffairs.com
Afghanistan beat UAE - Men's T20 World Cup scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Men's T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates in Delhi.