Osula on practicing match-winning finish
Newcastle's match-winner William Osula talks about how he practiced in training the exact finish that gave the Magpies their 2-1 Premier League win over Manchester United at St James' Park.
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How is the war playing out in Iran?
The US-Israeli assassination of Iran's top leadership has left a power vacuum in the country.
aljazeera.com
Trump: US forces doing ‘very well on the war front’ in Iran
US President Donald Trump said if he had to rate his war on Iran from one to ten, he would give it a fifteen.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy
Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.
bbc.com
Grammarly Is Offering ‘Expert’ AI Reviews From Your Favorite Authors—Dead or Alive
The tool, offered by the recently-rebranded company Superhuman, gives feedback based on the work of famous dead and living writers—without their permission.
wired.com
As Attacks Spread, War With Iran Reaches Far Beyond Mideast
Damage in Tehran has been extensive, including at the police station in the background on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Real Madrid calm Rodri interest - Thursday's gossip
Real Madrid look to have ended interest in Manchester City's Rodri, three Premier League clubs keen on Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, Liverpool want RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, plus more.
bbc.com
US Senate fails to advance war powers measure to rein in Trump’s Iran war
In 47-52 procedural vote, a resolution to curtail Trump's powers was defeated, though a separate House vote is expected.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls OpenAI’s messaging around military deal ‘straight up lies,’ report says
Anthropic gave up its contract with the Pentagon over AI safety disagreements -- then, OpenAI swooped in.
techcrunch.com
Senate Thwarts Bid to Curb Trump’s War Powers on Iran
The rubble of a police station in Tehran this week after the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.
nytimes.com
Asylum seekers waiting over a year for claim in UK may be allowed to work under new measures
Shabana Mahmood hopes to reduce number of claimants in hotels by enabling them to support themselvesUp to 21,000 asylum seekers who have waited for a year for their claims to be processed could be...
theguardian.com
US congressional panel votes to subpoena Pam Bondi over Epstein files
Republicans join Democrats in effort to force attorney-general to answer questions over handling of documents
ft.com
Big Tech Signs White House Data Center Pledge With Good Optics and Little Substance
“Data centers … they need some PR help,” said President Donald Trump at the event.
wired.com
Women and Leadership: 9 Figures Discuss Their Approach
A chef, a disability advocate, a tech executive, a ballerina. They and five other women share what drives and challenges them as leaders.
nytimes.com
In Sierra Leone, a New Maternal Hospital Aims to be the Blueprint
The country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Isata Dumbuya, a nurse and midwife, has made it her mission to change that.
nytimes.com
What AI Models for War Actually Look Like
While companies like Anthropic debate limits on military uses of AI, Smack Technologies is training models to plan battlefield operations.
wired.com
Osula strikes late as 10-man Newcastle inflict Carrick's first Man Utd defeat
Ten-man Newcastle inflicted Michael Carrick’s first defeat as Manchester United boss as substitute William Osula’s superb 90th-minute strike sealed a 2-1 win.
skysports.com
Bob Power, Hip-Hop Engineer and A Tribe Called Quest Collaborator, Dies at 73
“Great music is made by people who either don’t care or don’t understand what is ‘normal’ so they do something extraordinary,” Bob Power said in a 2022 interview.
nytimes.com
Lou Holtz, Who Coached Unbeaten Notre Dame to a Title, Dies at 89
Lou Holtz with some of his Notre Dame players in 1988, the year he took the Fighting Irish to the national championship in college football.
nytimes.com
Rate of Iranian ballistic missile launches is declining, western officials say
Drop-off in firing of weapons may be a result of US and Israeli attacks on launchers and stockpiles
ft.com
Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report
The label or distributor has to opt in to tagging their music as AI, so it's unclear how effective this intervention will be.
techcrunch.com
Ethiopia’s Demand for a Port Drives Fear of New War With Eritrea
Marking the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Spain insists it is not cooperating with U.S. on Iran war despite a White House claim
Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s prime minister, has condemned the attack on Iran as a violation of international law.
nytimes.com
Why Washington can’t stop Trump on Iran
Trump has launched strikes on Iran while Congress debates war powers.
aljazeera.com
McIlroy: Shame Rahm has rejected 'pretty generous' tour deal
Rory McIlroy admitted it was a shame Jon Rahm did not take the "generous" deal offered by the DP World Tour which would have removed any barrier to the Spaniard's eligibility for the 2027 Ryder Cup.
skysports.com
Hegseth will headline a campaign rally next week in the home district of a soldier killed in the Iran war.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the White House on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Hegseth to Join Campaign Rally in Home District of Soldier Killed in Iran War
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the White House on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Christian Astuguevieille, 79, Dies; Created Strange Scents and Enigmatic Objects
Christian Astuguevieille at home in Paris in 1995, with his chests of knotted and tufted cord. “Altering and deforming the original use of things is important to me,” he told The New York Times in...
nytimes.com
Google settles with Epic Games, drops its Play Store commissions to 20%
Google has dropped its commission, charging a 20% service fee and an optional 5% to use its billing services. It will also offer a new process for third-party app stores.
techcrunch.com
Spain denies White House claim it agreed to cooperate with US military
Spain reiterates its opposition to war on Iran despite Trump's threat of cutting off trade with the European country.
aljazeera.com
China spying arrests raise awkward questions about Labour Party links
Sir Keir Starmer’s government is trying to deepen economic ties with Beijing
ft.com
Starmer’s slow start in the war against Iran could leave UK playing catch-up
Prime minister’s initial refusal to help US could constrain Britain’s ability to protect its nationals in the Gulf and reassure alliesMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain knew that the US was c...
theguardian.com
US Dems say Iran troop deployment ‘more likely’ ahead of war powers vote
Resolution aims to constrain Trump’s war capabilities, but faces uphill battle with veto likely if passed by Congress.
aljazeera.com
His house burned down. He used the insurance money to build PopSockets.
Does a consumer hardware company need to get on the VC treadmill to succeed? Eleven years and 290 million products sold across 115 countries later, PopSockets...
techcrunch.com
'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
bbc.com
Iran war: Redrawing the map of the Middle East, Israeli style?
‘We already are in a scenario where the US has lost control of this war,’ argues political scientist Vali Nasr.
aljazeera.com
Videos Show Homes and Businesses Across Mideast Caught Up by War
As the conflict widens, residents across the Middle East are feeling the consequences of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
nytimes.com
Debris from NATO’s missile interception falls on Turkish soil
Debris from NATO’s interception of an Iranian ballistic missile has been pulled out of the water in Turkiye.
aljazeera.com
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, a contender for Iran’s leadership amid war?
Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as potential successor after death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in US-Israel attacks.
aljazeera.com
Badenoch gives a borderline disgraceful performance at PMQs on Iran | John Crace
At times like this you have to thank your lucky stars that the opposition leader is not in Downing Street On another day it might even have been quite funny. The mismatch between Kemi Badenoch’s se...
theguardian.com
Trump’s War on Iran Could Screw Over US Farmers
The Middle East supplies a huge amount of the world’s fertilizer. Conflict in the region has sent prices soaring ahead of the critical spring planting season.
wired.com
U.S. and EU police shut down LeakBase, a site accused of sharing stolen passwords and hacking tools
Authorities say LeakBase was "one of the world’s largest online forums for cybercriminals," and maintained an archive of hacked databases containing hundreds of millions of passwords.
techcrunch.com
MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and everything else Apple announced this week
From a new iPhone to a budget-friendly MacBook, Apple announced a series of new products this week.
techcrunch.com
About Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP)
NASA’s Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP) studies, evaluates, and develops technologies and capabilities for new aircraft systems and explores far-future concepts for revolutionary air travel imp...
nasa.gov
UK police arrest three men on suspicion of spying for China
Husband of a lawmaker from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's ruling Labour Party among those arrested, local media report.
aljazeera.com
Google’s Gemini rolls out Canvas in AI mode to all US users
Canvas in AI Mode is available to U.S. users in English for creating plans, projects, apps, and more.
techcrunch.com
Google Search rolls out Gemini’s Canvas in AI Mode to all US users
Canvas in AI Mode is available to U.S. users in English for creating plans, projects, apps, and more.
techcrunch.com
'England at crossroads as seismic India semi-final looms'
England, Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum need Jos Buttler now as much as ever as they face reigning champions India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.
bbc.com
John P. Hammond, Pioneer in 1960s Blues Renaissance, Dies at 83
John P. Hammond in 1962. “When I first heard blues, I was completely turned on to it and it became larger than life,” he said. “And then it became my life.”
nytimes.com
Can Jacks finish India - and will Buttler finally get a start?
Finishing batting innings has not been a problem for England at this T20 World Cup and that is largely down to Will Jacks.
skysports.com
Rachel Reeves should scrap the North Sea windfall tax now
The UK should optimise North Sea oil and gas production while it transfers to renewables and nuclear developmentsThe chancellor’s failure to reform or remove the energy profits levy (EPL) – AKA the...
theguardian.com
Decagon completes first tender offer at $4.5B valuation
The AI-powered customer support startup is the latest example of a fast-growing, young company that's providing employee liquidity.
techcrunch.com
The Guardian view on the US-UK relationship: Trump is pushing Britain closer to Europe | Editorial
An unreliable and volatile American president makes a compelling case for closer security and defence cooperation with continental alliesThere is truth to Donald Trump’s declaration earlier this we...
theguardian.com
The conflict is choking off the world’s oil and gas.
nytimes.com
KPMG picks ex-Australia boss Gary Wingrove as next global chief
UK boss Jon Holt beaten in race to lead 276,000-person Big Four firm internationally
ft.com
Israel expects weeks-long war against Iran
Officials and analysts say Israel wants to destroy key capabilities of Islamic regime
ft.com
Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends
Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.
bbc.com
Nearly 66,000 Afghans displaced amid fierce fighting on Pakistan border: UN
UN migration agency warns that escalating violence on Afghanistan-Pakistan border risks further displacement.
aljazeera.com
Catherine Opie: To Be Seen review – a queer carousel of tattoos, fake moustaches and toddlers in tutus
From butch alter egos to radical images of motherhood, the photographer rises to the challenge of capturing her community in imposing and glorious style Catherine Opie has done for butches what Han...
theguardian.com
Rory: 'A shame' Rahm rejected DP World Tour deal
Rory McIlroy says it's "a shame" that Jon Rahm is the only LIV Golf player unwilling to accept the terms of a DP World Tour deal to eliminate future fines.
espn.com
Andy Burnham criticises ‘bankruptcy’ of Labour approach to campaigning
Greater Manchester mayor rekindles leadership speculation with speech addressing party’s byelection lossAndy Burnham has reignited hostilities with Keir Starmer’s Labour leadership, criticising wha...
theguardian.com
Israel and U.S. Trumpet Their Collaboration in War Against Iran
Smoke rose on Tuesday from an airstrike in Tehran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that having “such a capable ally” as Israel was “a breath of fresh air.”
nytimes.com
Trump faces criticism for not have evacuation plans in place before starting the war
As Iranian strikes target U.S. facilities across the Middle East, the State Department races to evacuate thousands of Americans caught in a rapidly evolving war zone.
npr.org
Bruce Froemming, Baseball’s Iron Man Behind the Plate, Dies at 86
Bruce Froemming during his last game as a major league umpire, on Aug. 15, 2007, at Yankee Stadium.
nytimes.com
'Special' Allen century exposes familiar South African failings
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner hailed Finn Allen's "special", match-winning century in their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, while the Proteas captain cursed another "bad night...
skysports.com
Israel and U.S. Trumpet Their Collaboration in War Against Iran
Smoke rose on Tuesday from an airstrike in Tehran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that having “such a capable ally” as Israel was “a breath of fresh air.”
nytimes.com
The US military is still using Claude — but defense-tech clients are fleeing
As the US continues its aerial attack on Iran, Anthropic models are being used for many targeting decisions.
techcrunch.com
Nov. trial date set for Billups, Jones in poker case
Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, former guard Damon Jones and nearly three dozen co-defendants will stand trial beginning Nov. 2, a federal judge said.
espn.com
Allen's 33-ball century powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final
Finn Allen strikes an unbeaten century as New Zealand demolish 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to reach a second Men's T20 World Cup final
bbc.com
The New Lion leads nine hunting Champion Hurdle crown
The New Lion, last year's winner Golden Ace and the supplemented Tutti Quanti are among nine confirmations for the Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.
skysports.com
US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues
The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.
bbc.com
Google Pixel 10a Review: Sensible Value
It may not offer much new, but the Pixel 10a remains one of the best smartphones in the US for under $500.
wired.com
New Zealand's Allen smashes incredible 33-ball century
Finn Allen scores a sensational 33-ball century as New Zealand thrash South Africa by nine wickets in their T20 World Cup semi-final.
bbc.com
Trump has launched an unprecedented assault on the environment. Where’s the pushback?
Climate deniers expected more resistance to the fossil fuel blitz. But Democrats, billionaires and activists have gone silentThis story is published in partnership with DeSmog, the climate investig...
theguardian.com
Analysis finds urban areas in England where no one lives within 15-minute walk of nature
Government says it is working to solve ‘postcode lottery’ of access to green or blue spacesThere are urban areas of England where no one lives within a 15-minute walk of nature, government data sho...
theguardian.com
Head of carer’s allowance inquiry blames DWP ‘resistance’ for failure to fix crisis
Liz Sayce tells MPs some civil servants tried to minimise extent of problems and deflect blameThe head of an official inquiry into carer’s allowance has criticised “forces of resistance” inside the...
theguardian.com
Senate committee advances Trump's nominee for public lands chief
President Trump's controversial nominee to lead the nation's largest public lands agency faces an initial confirmation vote Wednesday as Democrats point to his past support to sell federal lands.
npr.org
New Zealand crush South Africa to reach T20 World Cup final
New Zealand thrash South Africa by nine wickets with 43 balls remaining to reach the T20 World Cup final - as Finn Allen scores a brilliant century from just 33 balls.
bbc.com
With a vote on war powers, a split Senate will weigh Trump's authorities in Iran
npr.org
A split Senate votes against measure to constrain Trump's authorities in Iran
Democrats in the Senate were facing an uphill climb Wednesday in their push to restrain President Trump's ability to wage war against Iran.
npr.org
College football coaching legend Holtz dies at 89
Lou Holtz, the quick-witted college football coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988 and burnished his reputation as a master at rebuilding programs, has died at the age 89, his...
espn.com
New Zealand annihilate South Africa to reach T20 World Cup final
Finn Allen hits fastest century at a T20 World Cup as New Zealand crush South Africa by nine wickets to reach final.
aljazeera.com
With launch of Iran war, Trump continues pattern of breaking presidential norms
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Susan Glasser, who writes the "Letters from Trump's Washington" column in The New Yorker, about the war on Iran and how its early days differ from historical norms.
npr.org
What persuaded Donald to Ryder Cup return? 'I really thought I was done!'
Luke Donald could have called time on his Ryder Cup career with his status as a European great already secured, but the former world No 1 is back for more and targeting further history.
skysports.com
Formula One teams on edge as new regulations face first test in Australia
F1's technical changes pose challenges for drivers and engineers alike and raise concerns over quality of racing.
aljazeera.com
Millions with joint pain and osteoarthritis are missing the most powerful treatment
Stiff knees and aching hips may seem like an inevitable part of aging, but experts say we’re getting osteoarthritis all wrong. Despite affecting nearly 600 million people worldwide — and potentiall...
sciencedaily.com
I Am Artemis: Paul Boehm
Listen to this audio excerpt from Paul Boehm, Orion crew support and thermal systems functional area manager: As the Artemis II astronauts fly around the Moon, they’ll rely on systems inside t...
nasa.gov
Allen hits record hundred as NZ hammer South Africa to reach final
Finn Allen smashed the fastest T20 World Cup hundred, from just 33 balls, as New Zealand cruised into the final after ending South Africa's unbeaten run in the tournament with an astonishing nine-w...
skysports.com
The Texas Senate Primary Was a Preview of Creator Wars to Come
After the 2024 election, influencers were seen as an asset. A contentious race between Democrats James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett showed that they can also be a liability.
wired.com
Regulator contacts Meta over workers watching intimate AI glasses videos
Videos, including of glasses-wearers using the toilet or having sex, are sometimes reviewed by a Kenya-based subcontractor.
bbc.com
NASA, OPM Launch NASA Force to Recruit Top Talent for US Space Program
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and NASA announced NASA Force on Wednesday, a dedicated talent track within the US Tech Force initiative designed to recruit and deploy the nation’s to...
nasa.gov
US-French Satellite Takes Stock of World’s River Water
Rivers rise and fall throughout the year, but by how much? Perhaps less than previously thought, according to new data from the SWOT mission. Hidden riverbed contours are also emerging. In a first,...
nasa.gov
New Zealand's Allen smashes five consecutive boundaries in same over
New Zealand's Finn Allen smashes five boundaries from the first five balls of Corbin Bosch's over during their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.
bbc.com
Global sea levels have been underestimated due to poor modelling, research suggests
Analysis shows average levels are 30cm higher than thought, and up to 150cm in south-east Asia and Indo-PacificSea levels around the world have been underestimated due to inaccurate modelling, with...
theguardian.com
Host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit Week in Boston
Want to tap into the energy of 1,100+ startup founders, investors, and tech leaders descending on Boston for the Founder Summit 2026 on June 9? Host your own Side Event during “Founder Summit Week,...
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UK’s study visa ban for four countries ‘will drive more people to use small boats’
Ban on student visas from Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon comes into force on 26 MarchA new ban on students coming to the UK from four countries where there is war and human rights abuses...
theguardian.com
Hegseth Says a U.S. Strike Killed an Iranian Who Plotted to Assassinate Trump
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the leader of the Iranian unit that tried to kill President Trump was killed in a strike on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Here’s what satellite images show on efforts to destroy Iran’s ballistic missiles.
A building at a missile facility near Isfahan appears to be severely damaged.
nytimes.com
Broken Glass review – Arthur Miller’s shattering drama chills with new political resonance
Young Vic, LondonJordan Fein’s revival finds hypnotic power in Miller’s 1994 play, as Pearl Chanda and Eli Gelb bring haunting emotional force to a story of paralysis and denialSome might say that...
theguardian.com
‘We had no future. So we made a future for ourselves’: the untold history of Welsh reggae sound systems
A country known more for rock and choral music became a hotspot of the dub reggae sound system scene in the 70s. Rival crews recall Cardiff’s riotous parties – and racist hostilityGrowing up Black...
theguardian.com
Twists in the tale: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding explores immigrant experience through a day at the salon
As Jocelyn Bioh’s play about life in a Harlem hairdresser’s gets a London run, she and director Monique Touko explain why its story of west Africans styling themselves for life in the US will reson...
theguardian.com
Iran’s place in World Cup 2026 in doubt amid conflict, Trump’s dismissal
With Donald Trump saying he doesn't care if Iran participates, the country may be left with no choice but to pull out.
aljazeera.com
Debris from NATO’s missile interception falls on Turkish soil
Debris from NATO’s interception of an Iranian ballistic missile has been pulled out of the water in Turkiye.
aljazeera.com
India vs England – T20 World Cup semifinal: Predicted XI, time, stream
Playing at home, India will be favourites to enter the final but England could halt their march in Mumbai on Thursday.
aljazeera.com
Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.
bbc.com
Pre-Spice Girls Geri Halliwell dressed as sci-fi character Barbarella: Soulla Petrou’s best photograph
‘She saw these tarot cards on my table and asked me to read her future. I predicted absolutely nothing’Before switching to photography I studied fashion, so my early photographs concentrated on tha...
theguardian.com
Watch: Heavy gunfire heard as BBC reports from border of Israel and Lebanon
From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC's Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle.
bbc.com
Maguire given reduced 15-month suspended sentence
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has his suspended sentence reduced to 15 months at a retrial following an incident in Greece in 2020.
bbc.com
Even for fans like me, the Pokémon 30th anniversary ‘stuff’ is a bit much
With the wait for the new Winds and Waves games set to stretch into 2027, Pokemon’s 30th anniversary celebrations have plugged the gap with a deluge of nostalgia bait. Is the franchise in danger of...
theguardian.com
Father sues Google, claiming Gemini chatbot drove son into fatal delusion
A father is suing Google and Alphabet, alleging its Gemini chatbot reinforced his son’s delusional belief it was his AI wife and coached him toward suicide and a planned airport attack.
techcrunch.com
WNBPA players committee 'united' amid CBA talks
The WNBPA's executive committee said it remains "united" and that a recent player survey reaffirms the league's latest proposal for a new CBA "is not worth taking."
espn.com
Why has a Greek court given Harry Maguire a 15-month suspended sentence?
Harry Maguire has been given a 15-month suspended sentence by a Greek court - Rob Dorsett gives the latest. Harry Maguire has denied any wrongdoing.
skysports.com
Dollar shines in Iran turmoil as conflict upends popular trades
Wall Street stocks have played catch-up with peers as investors sell this year’s winners
ft.com
Pair ‘took law into their own hands’ in spying for Hong Kong, court told
Two British-Chinese nationals, including former UK Border Force official, accused of undertaking surveillance
ft.com
Are the US and Israel planning an ethnic civil war in Iran?
Reports are emerging that the US and Israel are supporting separatist groups in Iran to launch attacks.
aljazeera.com
‘A woman of her time, in the worst way’: Industry, Ghislaine Maxwell and the Epstein scandal
An heiress helping to traffic young women to brutal billionaires: the finale of the banker drama used one of its characters to take on a huge real-life scandalJust who is Yasmin Kara-Hanani? It’s a...
theguardian.com
Calls for lifetime ban on coach who secretly filmed women players
Victims of a coach who avoided prison despite secretly filming women footballers in changing rooms and showers are calling for him to receive a global lifetime ban.
bbc.com
Which oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked?
Damage to several energy facilities has caused global prices to spike, but Iran denies it is targeting energy sites.
aljazeera.com
Hegseth says more US forces arriving in Middle East as Iran war ramps up
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says war 'just getting started' as death toll in Iran since Saturday surpasses 1,000.
aljazeera.com
'Extraordinary drop!' New Zealand's Phillips fluffs simple catch
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips spills a routine catch after South Africa batter David Miller finds him near the boundary.
bbc.com
US submarine sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean
Attack on frigate off southern coast of Sri Lanka fuels fears Iran war extending beyond Middle East
ft.com
Yes, Keir Starmer must do better and go faster in bringing Britain closer to Europe. Here’s how to reset his reset | Naomi Smith
MPs warn the plan so far lacks direction and drive, but there are four clear ways to really move on from our disastrous BrexitMany of us have been there: in the driver’s seat on a tricky hill star...
theguardian.com
Maguire handed 15-month suspended sentence by Greek court
Harry Maguire has been handed a 15-month suspended sentence by a Greek court over an incident in Mykonos in August 2020.
skysports.com
Nigerian doctors suspended over death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's son
The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.
bbc.com
Sky Sports unveils new opening F1 titles and theme song
Sky Sports is preparing for one of the most highly anticipated F1 seasons in recent years, beginning in Australia on March 6. With viewership increasing year-on-year, 2026 promises to be even bigge...
skysports.com
Fever dream: Australia swelters through one of the hottest summers on record, with little relief at night
Data shows that some locations stayed well above 30C through the night during a heatwave in late JanuaryWant to get more charts in your inbox every fortnight? Sign up for The Crunch hereAustralia’s...
theguardian.com
Susan Choi and Katie Kitamura among authors longlisted for Women’s prize for fiction
Sixteen novels are in contention for the £30,000 award, now in its 31st year, with settings ranging from climate-ravaged islands to a near-future KolkataKatie Kitamura, Susan Choi, Kit de Waal and...
theguardian.com
Britain not ruling out future strikes on Iran missile sites, officials indicate
‘We just don’t know what will happen,’ western officials say, as UK bases prepare for arrival of US heavy bombersUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain has not ru...
theguardian.com
Mozart with meatballs, in an Ikea: how opera is facing its existential crisis
In an attempt to find new audiences and save money, opera companies are ‘throwing spaghetti at the wall’ to see what sticks. It often worksIt’s Sunday and I’m in a suburban Ikea on the verge of tea...
theguardian.com
One startup’s pitch to provide more reliable AI answers: crowdsource the chatbots
CollectivIQ looks to give users more accurate answers to their AI queries by showing them responses that pull information from ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok — and up to 10 other models — all at the...
techcrunch.com
UK stock market calms but oil prices rise over fears Iran war may drag on
European markets are trading a little higher but gas and crude prices remain volatile.
bbc.com
First look at Sky's new F1 Opening Titles... featuring music from Tate McRae!
As Formula 1 enters a new era, Tate McRae’s GRAMMY-nominated Just Keep Watching will become the new title track for Sky Sports’ F1 coverage this season and beyond.
skysports.com
Unity key to England's World Cup run - Brook
Captain Harry Brook says England do not need to produce the perfect performance to win the T20 World Cup and "unity" has driven the team to the semi-finals.
bbc.com
McConchie takes two in two as New Zealand make early inroads
New Zealand's Cole McConchie takes two wickets in two balls to remove South Africa's Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton in their T20 World Cup semi-final.
bbc.com
60% of Welsh voters unaware of how new system will work in May elections
Voters remain unsure about which policy decisions sit with Cardiff Bay and which with WestminsterUK politics live – latest updatesAlmost 60% of Welsh voters are unaware of how the new system will w...
theguardian.com
Scorecard: South Africa vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup semi-final
skysports.com
NATO air defenses shoot down Iranian missile headed toward Turkey
Iranians crossing into Turkey in Van, Turkey, on Tuesday. Turkey, a NATO member, shares a 300-mile border with Iran.
nytimes.com
Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn
The party's founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial.
bbc.com
Judge sets May retrial date in Miami murder case
Prosecutors will retry ex-Miami football player Rashaun Jones on May 18 after a judge declared a mistrial due to a hung jury in the second-degree murder case.
espn.com
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales heads to a runoff in Texas amid a new ethics probe in the House
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has faced increasing pressure from his party to resign or drop out of his race after allegations of an affair with a staffer.
npr.org
Popular fruits and vegetables linked to higher pesticide levels
A sweeping new study reveals that what’s on your plate may directly shape the pesticides circulating in your body. Researchers found that people who eat more fruits and vegetables known to carry hi...
sciencedaily.com
Relentless sun and ruthless populists: how the climate crisis will change the next 20 years
Former diplomat Arthur Snell says a heating planet is accelerating conflict and migration – and fostering a new age of empire. Democracies are dangerously unprepared, he warnsAfter a diplomatic car...
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‘A real dark situation to be in’: thousands of starving seabirds stranded in biggest ‘wreck’ in a decade
Puffins, guillemots, razorbills and terns are washing up on shores across Europe, after a string of storms affected their ability to find foodThe two puffins washed up among seaweed and bits of pla...
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Fletcher apologises for use of homophobic slur after six-match ban
Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has apologised for using a homophobic slur during a Vertu Trophy match after being handed a six-game ban.
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Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race
Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.
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Why are the US and Israel framing the ongoing conflict as a religious war?
US troops reportedly told the war in Iran is intended to bring about biblical end times, Armageddon.
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South Africa face New Zealand in first T20 World Cup semi-final LIVE!
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Nepal election 2026: Who are the contenders and what’s at stake?
Nepal is set to vote on Thursday in pivotal election that comes months after historic protests toppled the government.
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Unemployment now higher in UK than in Italy
Latest data adds to concern that Britain is losing the labour market flexibility that has underpinned economic growth
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An outlier for condemning Israel’s Gaza genocide, Spain says no to Iran war
Spain's socialist president is locked in a war of words with Washington, which has threatened to cut trade ties.
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Is the CIA planning to arm Kurdish forces to spark an uprising in Iran?
Such a plan could further destabilise Iran rather than promote peace in the country, experts say.
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NATO defences destroy missile fired from Iran over Mediterranean: Turkiye
Defence Ministry says missile destroyed as it approached Turkish airspace after crossing Iraq and Syria.
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Spain’s Leader, Rejecting Iran War, Escalates Long Feud With Trump
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain speaking in Madrid in February. Mr. Sánchez, facing political strife at home, has sought to distinguish his policies from those of President Trump.
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Sources: Chiefs trade top CB McDuffie to Rams
The Chiefs have agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Rams to send All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles for four draft picks, including the 29th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL...
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Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore?
Offshore wind developer Aikido will deploy a small data center beneath a floating offshore wind turbine later this year.
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Australian GP build-up: Have your say! Who will be F1 world champion?
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Live Updates: Israel Bombs Security Sites Amid Questions Over Iran’s Leadership
Iranian officials are deliberating over who will replace Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader killed in the U.S.-Israeli assault. Fears of the war’s economic toll sent Asian markets lower.
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‘I owe Iron Maiden my English A-level!’ The great literature our writers discovered through pop music
Ahead of World Book Day on Thursday, Guardian music writers pick out the musicians whose literary references illuminated them – from Adam Ant on Joe Orton to the National on Grace PaleyI first hear...
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World Baseball Classic odds: Team USA favored over Japan, Dominican Republic
Odds for all 20 teams to win their pool group and to win the World Baseball Classic, which begins March 4.
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Spanish PM says ‘no to war’ in Middle East
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez said Spain opposes war against Iran and urged the US, Iran and Israel to pursue a resolution.
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Some People See Aliens While on DMT. Researchers Want to Find Out What They Can Teach Us
A new psychedelic retreat calling itself a “SETI for the mind” aims to establish two-way communication with the nonhuman entities people encounter while tripping on DMT.
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Usyk's world titles at risk? 'It makes sense to strip him'
Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC title against Rico Verhoeven, but the unified champion's IBF and WBA belts could be at risk.
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World’s largest krill harvester at centre of row over ‘blue tick’ sustainability label
Aker QRILL is facing criticism of its fishery management amid calls by environmentalists for curbs on Antarctic fishing of the keystone speciesEnvironmental groups have objected to the recommendati...
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Dolly review – six-foot mannequin terrorises camping couple in gory, trope-filled horror
Rising scream queen Fabianne Therese’s ability to channel distress somewhat redeems film in which an attractive, therefore doomed, couple learn major lessonHorror cinema presents yet another persua...
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Eight Sleep raises $50M at $1.5B valuation
Eight Sleep said it was free-cash-flow positive in 2025, and plans to use the new funding for new products, global expansions, and clinical validation.
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A Biden-era rule sought to stabilize child care. Why Trump wants it gone
The Trump administration has proposed repealing a Biden-era rule that required states to change how they pay out child care subsidies, citing the potential for fraud.
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Runners to be given prize money after being led off course
Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three.
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Vincent Trocheck? Aggressive Sabres? What we're hearing days ahead of the NHL trade deadline
With the trade deadline set for Friday, it has been fairly quiet this week. But all it takes is one big deal to get things moving.
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After Iran’s warning, Europe fails to unite on war launched by US, Israel
The bloc is split over how to respond, but some EU members are rallying around the concept of mutual defence.
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War in Middle East ‘could wipe out growth in UK living standards’
Rising oil and gas prices may affect increase of £300 a year for typical working-age households, says leading thinktankBusiness live – latest updatesConflict in the Middle East could trigger an ene...
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South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.
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How Iran fights an imposed war
Regime's strategy is not battlefield victory but raising the regional and global costs of any attempt to overthrow it.
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Ex-Nato commander defends Starmer after Trump’s ‘no Winston Churchill’ jibe
Gen Sir Richard Shirreff says US president has launched war of choice in Iran with no clear grasp of how it will endUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain cannot...
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One question for all 22 F1 drivers on the 2026 grid
The new Formula 1 season is entering a new era with more drivers and all new rule changes.
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After U.S. Attacks on Iran, FIFA Grapples With How to Handle the World Cup
Iran’s national soccer team before a World Cup qualifying match in Tehran in March 2025.
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And the least likable character is … how Oscar season became dominated by difficult people
From Marty Supreme to One Battle After Another, this awards run has been populated by a harder-to-love group of spiky charactersBroadly speaking, the best way to get an acting Oscar is to play some...
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Global Leaders Brace for the Fallout From Trump’s Fast Metastasizing War
A woman cries after seeing the rubble from a building that was hit by airstrikes in Tehran on Tuesday.
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Iranian missile hits base housing US troops in Qatar
An Iranian missile has hit a military base housing US troops in Qatar. No casualties have been reported so far.
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What It’s Like to Have a Brain Implant for 5 Years
No one has had a Synchron brain-computer interface longer than Rodney Gorham. He's still finding new ways to use it.
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‘We were just praying’: Pakistani students recount escape from war-hit Iran
Iran hosts some 3,000 Pakistani students, who stare at an uncertain future after US-Israel attacks forced them to flee.
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Minister dismisses Trump’s claim Starmer is ‘no Churchill’ – UK politics live
James Murray says PM has approached Middle East crisis with a ‘cool head’ amid repeated criticism of UK’s position from US presidentHello and welcome to the UK politics live blog.A government minis...
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Rising Democrat star James Talarico wins Texas primary for US Senate
Republican rivals John Cornyn and Ken Paxton forced into run-off in their party’s contest
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LIVE: South Africa vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup semifinal
Follow our live build-up with toss and team news coverage before our live text commentary stream.
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Sánchez calls US-Israeli war in Iran a ‘disaster’ amid spat with Trump
Spanish prime minister likens conflict to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s assault on Gaza
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Outgunned review – action-thriller in Angola outstays its welcome
A sadistic child-hunting gang are out for revenge in this film that would be more exciting if its padded runtime was trimmed downHere is an action-thriller that opens with some zesty Call of Duty-s...
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Chasing Freedom by Simukai Chigudu review – a powerful memoir of postcolonial unease
A historian and exponent of ‘Rhodes must fall’ explores how political liberation doesn’t always bring personal freedomTo be part of Zimbabwe’s “Born Free” generation was to be handed a promise: tha...
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Hundreds of drones target Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE amid Iran war
IRGC says the attacks are among its 'first powerful steps' as it continues strikes on US assets in Gulf countries.
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Analyst says interest in Epstein files plummeted after war on Iran launched
Republican US Congressman Thomas Massie has said the war 'won’t make the Epstein files go away'.
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Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
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Will the US put ‘boots on the ground’ in Iran?
Trump hasn't ruled out ground troops in Iran, but experts expect targeted special ops over an invasion.
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South Korean stocks hit hardest by Iran war as market plunges 12%
High-flying Kospi index suffers worst-ever one-day drop as conflict rocks Asian markets
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IRGC says Iran in ‘complete control’ of Strait of Hormuz amid Trump threats
One-fifth of the global oil is shipped through the strait, which remains effectively closed amid US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Rennie named first All Blacks coach of Pasifika heritage
Dave Rennie is appointed the new head coach of New Zealand, becoming the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead the side as they target a fourth World Cup triumph.
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2026 World Cup rosters: Predicting starting XIs for Spain, USA, France, more
With under 100 days to go until the 2026 World Cup, how do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters? We break down how things stand as the countdo...
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England show power of unity in poignant victory over Ukraine
It took almost three days for the Ukraine national team to escape a war zone to get to Turkey for their game against England. Unbeknown to them, they almost stumbled into another one.
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Why do Liverpool concede so many late goals? It is not bad luck
When Andre’s shot deflected off Joe Gomez and over Alisson Becker it was unlucky for Arne Slot’s side. But given that this is a record-breaking fifth winning goal conceded by Liverpool...
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How long can Israel sustain a military conflict with Iran?
Public support for Israel's war effort contrasts with doubts over its long-term military and economic sustainability.
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Why Sinners should win the best picture Oscar
Ryan Coogler’s artful action-horror offers superb performances, rich storytelling, historical detail – and a jook joint scene that tears the roof offIt’s a symptom of the modern entertainment lands...
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'The misery continues!' | Story of Buttler's T20 World Cup woes
England's Jos Buttler has struggled with the bat at the T20 World Cup so far. Will he bounce back against India in the semi-final?
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All you need to know about new F1 cars
F1 has the biggest rule change in its history with engines, chassis, tyres and fuel all subject to new regulations. We look at what it all means.
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Tom Seaver memorabilia auction nets $1.8M, led by $854K 1969 WS ring
The World Series ring marks the third-highest auction sell for a sports championship ring.
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NBA fast break: Who should you pick up before the fantasy playoffs begin?
Here's everything managers should be looking around the league at ahead of the fantasy playoffs.
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ACC spring preview: Storylines, positions of intrigue and players to watch
With new coaches, quarterbacks and transfers, we look at the ACC as camps get ready to open.
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China set to release new five-year plan at National People’s Congress
Beijing is expected to set a growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent cent for 2026 at this week's NPC.
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Does 'class' captain Weir hold the key to Scotland's World Cup return?
Caroline Weir again showed how vital she is to Scotland as the new permanent captain scored a hat-trick in their 5-0 win over Luxembourg at the start of their World Cup qualification campaign.
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Trump's new reasoning for Iran strikes. And, takeaways from the first 2026 primaries
President Trump offers new reasoning for the U.S. attack on Iran. And, results from the first midterm primary of 2026 are in, providing an outlook for the matchups for key Senate seats.
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Horizons and highways: Franco Fontana’s stunning photographic experiments – in pictures
A mesmerising new exhibition showcases the work of the Italian colour pioneer whose landscapes, motorways and swimming pools often seem more like abstract paintings Continue reading...
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‘He paints phalluses the way others paint landscapes’: the disturbing genius of erotica pioneer Félicien Rops
A new exhibition at Kunsthaus Zurich revisits the Belgian artist whose wild women of the demimonde scandalised the belle epoque – and still shock audiences todayDuring an oppressively hot week in P...
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The Quantity Theory of Morality by Will Self review – raucously inventive state-of-the-nation satire
Thirty-five years on from his debut collection The Quantity Theory of Insanity, Self takes aim at London’s chattering classes in an excoriating vision of moral declineIn Will Self’s 1991 debut coll...
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Play Dead review – an intriguing high-concept horror that runs out of breath
A basement-bound thriller begins with a grisly jolt of invention before succumbing to diminishing returnsAs Carlos Goitia’s low-budget horror movie opens, we begin in medias res as a woman (Paula B...
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Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region
Iranian retaliatory strikes continue with drone and missile attacks as conflict spreads through Gulf nations.
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Trump claims there would have been a nuclear war if U.S. didn't strike Iran first
President Trump offered a new reason Tuesday for the U.S. strikes on Iran, saying it was his opinion that the country was going to strike first.
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Rep. Gregory Meeks on U.S. operations against Iran and the vote on Trump's war powers
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, about U.S. military operations against Iran.
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South Korea’s stock market in meltdown amid US-Iran war
Benchmark index plummets as much as 12.2 percent, eclipsing single-day plunge after 9/11 attacks in 2001.
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The Iran strikes could become a midterm reckoning – for Trump and Israel
Conservative dissent over the war is fracturing the GOP and testing the durability of US support for Israel.
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Specieswatch: is the world’s wildlife entering its ‘samey’ era?
Scientists are calling loss of biodiversity the ‘homogenocene’, where niche species are pushed out by generalists like pigeons and ratsPlants and animals are disappearing at an alarming rate across...
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Want to stop Farage with your vote? At the moment you can’t – and Starmer must fix that | Polly Toynbee
The PM’s in-tray is overflowing. But he can’t afford to neglect the real issue that is distorting our politics and the way we liveAt home and abroad, Labour and its leader are under siege. Though t...
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Protect caterpillars as UK’s moth population plummets, urge charities
Instead of removing plant-munching caterpillars, gardeners asked to take relaxed attitude to support the moths many of them grow intoAs spring unfolds and plants come to life, gardeners often fight...
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England out to 'capture nation' with 100 days till Women's T20 World Cup
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes her side can "capture the nation" during the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup on home soil this summer.
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'It doesn't look like me' - Thompson on losing memories of World Cup win
Steve Thompson speaks to former England team-mate Ben Youngs about his early onset dementia.
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South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder after killing newborn baby
This highlights the legal limbo on abortion, as Korea has no restrictions on how far it can be carried out.
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What to Know About Nepal's Gen Z Election
Supporters of Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party in the streets of Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday.
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Harry Styles: Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally review – nice all the time. Good, occasionally
(Columbia)The music on Styles’s new album is muted, subtle and pleasant – but from the title downwards, he has a real problem with wordsEverything about the launch of Harry Styles’s fourth solo alb...
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‘The camera is my weapon of choice’: Gordon Parks’ era-defining shots of segregation – and those who defied it
The visionary photographer captured the ugliness of racism in America, as well as the strength and dignity of those who opposed it – from cleaners in the corridors of power to Martin Luther King Jr...
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Young Sherlock review – the detective in Guy Ritchie’s geezerish caper has the charisma of a naff waiter
Loud, brash and blokey, it’s not nearly as fresh as the director’s last take on the sleuth 15 years ago. There are flashes of fun, even if Moriarty blows the lead off the screenGuy Ritchie has made...
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Corinne Bailey Rae: ‘If you weren’t tits-out-for-the-lads, they called you middle of the road’
Her first album was a huge hit – then she faced the sudden tragedy of her husband’s early death. She describes the rupture of grief, her return to music and the harsh reality of fame as a woman in...
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Is this Hizbollah’s last stand?
The Lebanese militant group has been battered by two years of conflict. Now it has entered an ‘existential’ war
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Gold and silver flows disrupted as Iran war grounds flights
Dubai is key shipping hub for precious metals from Africa and Europe to Asia
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Military briefing: how Iran could wage a new ‘tanker war’
Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz echo the 1980s conflict. Here are the weapons Tehran can use against commercial shipping
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Investors ditch private credit funds on rising worries over bad loans
Publicly traded vehicles are trading at steep discounts in gloomy sign for broader industry
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Where are China’s A.I. Doomers?
Service robots on display at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai last year.
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Iceland freezes decade-long legal battle with Iceland
UK supermarket abandons trademark dispute with island nation after third legal loss
ft.com
GOP heads to runoff; Democrat Talarico wins big in Texas primary
Democrat James Talarico beat Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the state primaries overnight while Republicans Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton will be heading to a runoff.
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5 takeaways from the first primaries of the 2026 midterms
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in the first primaries of the midterm election season. The latest results from Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas.
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These American Service Members Died in the Iran Conflict
They were from Nebraska, Florida, Iowa and Minnesota. One was wrapping up his final deployment and hoped to open a martial arts studio.
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Chelsea, Liverpool eye USMNT star
Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool are monitoring the situation of Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Russia, China raise diplomatic voices against US-Israeli attacks on Iran
China's foreign minister tells Israel to end attacks; Russian FM Lavrov says no sign Tehran seeking nuclear bomb.
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US senators fear ‘boots on the ground’ after Iran war briefing
Democratic senators voiced alarm after a classified briefing on the US‑Israeli war with Iran.
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Is the US at war with Iran, and will it put boots on the ground?
Some of the main questions asked about the military developments in the Middle East, and what we know so far.
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Vance takes low profile on Iran after resisting foreign wars
Frontrunner to succeed Donald Trump has been opposed to foreign military entanglements
ft.com
Timelapse vision of rare blood moon lunar eclipse in New Zealand – video
A rare total lunar eclipse on Tuesday night resulted in a spectacular blood moon, captured by Josh Aoraki from the Te Whatu Stardome in AucklandRed alert: the best photos of the rare blood moon tot...
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Nepal election: Is the monarchy still a force, two decades after ouster?
Ex-King Gyanendra Shah was removed from power 20 years ago. Will a Nepal in political flux give him another chance?
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Protests in Venezuela against US-Israeli war on Iran
Protesters in Venezuela have rallied outside the Iranian Embassy to condemn the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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The 4 Americans Killed in the Iran War Who Have Been Identified
They were from Nebraska, Florida, Iowa and Minnesota. One was wrapping up his final deployment and hoped to open a martial arts studio.
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Oil on Fire: War impacts global energy markets
Attacks on energy facilities, along with Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz, are raising global oil and gas prices.
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US shale bosses warn they cannot replace war-hit Middle East oil
New production from Texas will take months as drillers use windfall from price rise to pay investors
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UK to end study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Sudan students
The ban on students from the four countries comes amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the UK.
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What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting
The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.
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Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan
It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski resort this year.
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TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.
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Why AI startups are selling the same equity at two different prices
Some AI founders are using a novel valuation mechanism to manufacture unicorn status.
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Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial
Commentators across political spectrum, including MAGA base, seize on Rubio's words amid shifting war justifications.
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Trump Tries to Quiet Claims Among Supporters That Israel Dragged Him Into War
President Trump attempted to extinguish the idea that Israel forced the United States to enter a war with Iran.
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Sciver-Brunt eyes 'Euros moment' in home World Cup
Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes her England team can create their own “Euros moment” at the home T20 World Cup this summer.
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Starmer’s UK-EU reset suffering from ‘lack of direction’, MPs warn
Commons foreign affairs committee calls on prime minister to ‘end secrecy’ around push to improve bilateral relations
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MPs say Starmer’s UK-EU reset lacks ‘direction, definition and drive’
Foreign affairs committee report finds summit improved political relationship but efforts lack ‘strategic priorities’Keir Starmer’s efforts to reset the UK’s relationship with the EU are lacking in...
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Redlight to Limelight review – the powerful tale of 500 sex workers who formed a film collective
This documentary can’t help but be moving as it follows the Cam On group in Kolkata, who are creating a drama based on their experiences – even if it could do with more depthCam On is a film-making...
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Flagship Harry Potter store to open on London’s Oxford Street
British outlet for the Hogwarts-adjacent ‘interactive retail experience’ will include recreated film locations, as well as ‘photo moments’ and merch Warner Bros has announced it is to open a 21,00...
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America and Israel’s War to Remake the Middle East
The perils for the region—and the alliance.