Suspected Iranian missile debris ignites fires in central Israel
Debris from an intercepted Iranian missile has landed near Petach Tikva in central Israel.
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DiligenceSquared uses AI, voice agents to make M&A research affordable
The startup, which just raised $5 million, is founded by an ex-Blackstone principal and a former BCG consultant.
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'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions
China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples.
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Iran delays naming a new leader out of security concerns, officials say.
Mojtaba Khamenei, center, the son of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, participates in the annual Quds Day rally in Tehran, Iran, in 2019.
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Regragui departs as Morocco appoint Ouahbi as new coach
Morocco part company with coach Walid Regragui four months before the World Cup finals, with Mohamed Ouahbi appointed in his place.
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Israel Begins Assault in Southern Beirut, Raising Fears of Wider Incursion
Smoke rising after an Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, late Thursday and early Friday local time.
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US House narrowly rejects resolution to end Trump’s Iran war
The US House votes 219-212 against a resolution requiring Congress's approval for further military action on Iran.
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Here’s Every Country Directly Impacted by the War on Iran
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, more than a dozen countries in the region have reportedly been affected by strikes.
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‘Uncanny Valley’: Iran War in the AI Era, Prediction Market Ethics, and Paramount Beats Netflix
In this episode, our hosts unpack the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly as the AI industry has been entrenching itself with the Department of Defense.
wired.com
Ronnie Eldridge, NY Politician and Aide to RFK and Lindsay, Dies at TK
Ronnie Eldridge at a City Council meeting in 1991. Two decades earlier, while working as a top aide to Mayor John V. Lindsay, she was described by The Times as “one of the most influential women of...
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Gulf states could review overseas investments to ease strains caused by Iran war
Three leading Middle East economies consider options as US-Israeli campaign against Tehran continues
ft.com
AWS launches a new AI agent platform specifically for health care
AWS is launching Amazon Connect Health, an AI agent platform that will help with patient scheduling, documentation and patient verification.
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US states sue to stop Trump’s latest global tariffs
Lawsuit is to stop the 10% tariffs that Trump immediately imposed after US Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs.
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Azerbaijan says Iran struck its territory, as war spills over border
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are "act of terror" as he places armed forces on high alert.
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Iran fires more missiles, drones across Gulf region amid US-Israeli attacks
Gulf countries face continued barrage of Iranian attacks as US, Israel pledge to continue military assault against Iran.
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António Lobo Antunes, One of Europe’s Most Revered Writers, Dies at 83
António Lobo Antunes in 1988. The literary critic George Steiner called him “a novelist of the very first rank” and likened him to Joseph Conrad and William Faulkner.
nytimes.com
Why has Hezbollah joined Middle East war?
Hezbollah has been attacking Israel as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut.
aljazeera.com
Industry doubts Trump plan to insure Gulf oil tankers as Iran war halts transit
US lacks firepower to provide $350bn in coverage needed to revive Strait of Hormuz transits, JPMorgan says
ft.com
A Different Kind of War in Mexico
Our correspondents discuss the challenges of Mexico’s war on drug cartels.
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US reportedly considering sweeping new chip export controls
In an alleged drafted proposal, the U.S. government would play a role in every chip export sale regardless of which country it's coming from.
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ByteDance’s AI Ambitions Are Being Hampered by Compute Restraints and Copyright Concerns
ByteDance’s new Seedance 2.0 AI video model seemed unstoppable—until heavy demand strained the company’s compute capacity and copyright complaints began piling up.
wired.com
US states sue Trump administration over new tariffs
Democratic attorneys-general say president exceeded authority after Supreme Court struck down original levies
ft.com
BYD rolls out EV batteries with 5-minute ‘flash charging.’ But there’s a catch.
The Chinese automaker's new Blade Battery 2.0 is capable of charging at up to 1.5 megawatts, dramatically slashing the time it takes to fill up.
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US House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran war
Vote comes day after a parallel resolution failed in the Senate, underscoring Republican support for Trump-launched war.
aljazeera.com
Analysis Suggests School Was Hit Amid U.S. Strikes on Iranian Naval Base
The Feb. 28 school strike in Minab, which killed dozens, including children, appears to have been part of an attack on an adjacent naval base in southern Iran, where officials said U.S. forces were...
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It’s official: The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Department of Defense has officially labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, making the AI firm the first American company with the label. Meanwhile, the DOD continues to use Anthropic's AI in I...
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UFC champion Aspinall signs for Hearn's new talent agency
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall signs for boxing promoter Eddie Hearn's new agency.
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X revamps Creator Subscriptions with new features, like exclusive threads and shareable cards
X is rolling out a series of new features for creators, like the ability to offer paid threads and other marketing tools.
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The Manningtree Witches review – Ava Pickett’s gripping follow-up to Tudor hit 1536
Mercury theatre, Colchester The targets of the infamous 17th-century ‘witchfinder general’ narrate a powerful play based on AK Blakemore’s novel‘It does not matter what is true,” a teenager tells u...
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French Officer Accused of Shooting Teen to Be Charged Only With Manslaughter
A protest in France last year marking the anniversary of the death of Nahel Merzouk.
nytimes.com
Ukraine, Russia free 200 POWs each in latest swap amid stalled peace talks
Exchange comes amid a deadlock in US-brokered negotiations to end the four-year war between the two countries.
aljazeera.com
McCullum would 'love' to remain England head coach
Brendon McCullum reiterates his desire to remain as England head coach after an agonising defeat in the T20 World Cup semi-finals ended a bruising winter.
bbc.com
Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue
Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.
bbc.com
Senators propose ban on US gov’t officials doing prediction market trading
The bill comes as a user on Polymarket made more than $500,000 by taking a position that the US would strike Iran.
aljazeera.com
Has Starmer been too weak on Iran? – podcast
The UK prime minister has defended his stance on the war in the Middle East amid growing pressure from Cyprus, Bahrain and the UAE. John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether he has...
theguardian.com
Israel Pushes Farther Into Lebanon, and Readies for More
Military trucks transporting tanks toward the Israeli-Lebanese border on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Israel, US intensify Iran strikes, targeting homes, hospitals, stadium
Strikes target hospitals, schools, and cultural sites across Iran, disrupting daily life particularly in Tehran.
aljazeera.com
Hardware testing startup Nominal hits $1B valuation, raises $155M in 10 months
Nominal providers hardware testing equipment to defense tech companies. Founders Fund led the preemptive deal.
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Defence secretary accuses MPs of deliberately undermining UK’s relationship with Trump
John Healey says its ‘unpatriotic’ for opposition politicians to turn the US against StarmerUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesThe defence secretary John Healey accused opposition politicians of d...
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Kemi is wrong about everything. Which is almost an achievement in itself | John Crace
The Tory leader’s appearance on the Today programme was sheer madness – and comedy goldCast your mind forward 10 years or so. Long after Kemi Badenoch has been sacked as Tory party leader without e...
theguardian.com
Highlights: England fall to India in high-scoring T20 semi-final
Highlights of India against England from the T20 World Cup semi-final.
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India reach T20 World Cup final as England fall short
Defending champions India are through to the T20 World Cup final after England fall short, missing out by seven runs.
bbc.com
Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
bbc.com
Roblox launches real-time AI chat rephrasing to filter out banned language
The new feature goes beyond Roblox’s current text filter, which simply replaces banned words and phrases with the “#” symbol.
techcrunch.com
The Guardian view on rising youth unemployment: regional leaders as well as ministers must take action | Editorial
Worsening health is only part of the reason for the concerning rise in young people who are neither studying nor workingLaunching a review into unemployment and economic inactivity among young peop...
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Scientists discover a hidden force that helps wire the brain
Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help shape those signals. Scientists discovered that tissue stiffness can tr...
sciencedaily.com
Forest tell Edu to stay away from training ground
Nottingham Forest global head of football Edu is asked to stay away from the club's training ground.
bbc.com
EXCLUSIVE: Luma launches creative AI agents powered by its new ‘Unified Intelligence’ models
Luma introduced Luma Agents, powered by its new “Unified Intelligence” models, designed to coordinate multiple AI systems and generate end-to-end creative work across text, images, video and audio.
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Google says half of all zero-days it tracked in 2025 targeted buggy enterprise tech
Enterprise software was a major focus of zero-day activity during 2025, with security and networking devices, like firewalls, VPNs, and virtualization platforms, among the top targeted by malicious...
techcrunch.com
Hodgkinson leads GB medal hopes at world indoors
Keely Hodgkinson will lead Great Britain's gold medal hopes at the World Indoor Championships when a 29-member squad travels to Poland later this month.
bbc.com
Thousands flee Beirut after sweeping Israeli evacuation order
Israel orders area of hundreds of thousands of people cleared as war rages with militant group Hizbollah
ft.com
Sirens over RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus are stark reminder of its proximity to war
UK defence minister visits base on high alert after drone strike as civilian personnel, families and villagers seek safetyMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe siren that warned a ballistic missile...
theguardian.com
Conservative Anglicans pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury
The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.
bbc.com
Ex-Packers prez, team HOFer Harlan dies at 89
Former Packers president Bob Harlan, who helped restore the franchise to greatness, died Thursday at the age of 89.
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India beat England in epic semi-final despite Bethell ton
Jacob Bethell's thrilling century is not enough as India pip England by just seven runs to seal a spot in the T20 World Cup final.
bbc.com
India beat England to reach T20 World Cup final as Sanju stars again
Sanju Samson hit 89 for India as they posted 253-6 and beat England by 7 runs in second semifinal of 2026 T20 World Cup.
aljazeera.com
'I understand why more teams want golden ticket' - Championship reaction to play-offs extension
BBC Sport gets the views of Championship managers as the EFL announces the play-off places will be extended to eighth from next season.
bbc.com
Bethell brings up century in 'brilliant' innings
Watch the best shots as Jacob Bethell brings up a "brilliant" century off 45 balls for England in their T20 World Cup semi-final against India.
bbc.com
Israel’s Smotrich threatens Beirut suburbs amid evacuation orders
Israel issues forced evacuation order for entire Dahiyeh area of Lebanon's capital, home to hundreds of thousands.
aljazeera.com
NCAA challenging eligibility of Rebels' Chambliss
The NCAA is appealing the preliminary injunction that a state court in Mississippi granted to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to allow him a sixth college season in 2026.
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Judge rules Beasley owes $1M to former agency
A federal judge in New York issued a $1 million civil judgment against NBA free agent Malik Beasley on Thursday in a contract dispute with his former agency.
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India reach final as England fall short in thriller despite stunning Bethell ton
England fell seven runs short in a spirited chase of 254 in their T20 World Cup semi-final against India, with Jacob Bethell's stunning 105 off 48 balls not quite enough to see them into Sunday's f...
skysports.com
‘The Truth Social war’: the US playbook for war with Iran
Trump declared ‘major combat operations’ on social media. Will this reshape the region for decades?
aljazeera.com
Pick your T20 World Cup team of the tournament
After 54 matches, who makes your team of the tournament at the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup?
bbc.com
NASA Wallops Supports First Rocket Lab HASTE Launch of 2026
NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility supported a Rocket Lab HASTE suborbital launch from the company’s Launch Complex 2 in Virginia on Feb. 27, 2026. The mission, called Cassowary Vex, suppor...
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Traffic chaos in Beirut as Israel issues forced evacuation order
Beirut’s roads are blocked with heavy traffic after Israel issued a forced evacuation order for hundreds of thousands.
aljazeera.com
Nepalese vote in general election months after Gen Z uprising
Complete results might not be known for a week, but trends expected to begin emerging on Friday.
aljazeera.com
Iranians ‘ready to disgrace’ US troops if they invade, top official says
Amid ongoing war with Iran, Trump says he aims to be 'involved in the appointment' of the country's next supreme leader.
aljazeera.com
Ireland 'nowhere near' full potential - Doris
Ireland captain Caelan Doris says his side are "nowhere near" reaching their full potential as they prepare to face Wales following a record away victory over England.
bbc.com
Cursor is rolling out a new kind of agentic coding tool
Called Automations, the new system gives users a way to automatically launch agents within their coding environment, triggered by a new addition to the codebase, a Slack message, or a simple timer.
techcrunch.com
Sky Sports launches 'Grid Insider' ahead of new season
Sky Sports has launched its first-ever nationwide competition to find a standout creator to feature on the biggest stage in broadcasting when it comes to motorsport; Sky Sports F1.
skysports.com
UK government ‘effectively allowed’ child sexual abuse, campaigners say
Maggie Oliver Foundation taking action over government’s alleged failure to adopt changes recommended by inquiryCampaigners have accused the UK government of in effect allowing child abuse to conti...
theguardian.com
Meta sued over AI smart glasses’ privacy concerns, after workers reviewed nudity, sex, and other footage
Lawyers say Meta's marketing materials promised privacy and user control over sharing footage. But an investigation found that subcontractors are reviewing footage from customers' glasses.
techcrunch.com
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei could still be trying to make a deal with Pentagon
Anthropic's $200 million contract with the Department of Defense broke down due to disagreements over giving the military unrestricted access to its AI.
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What you need to know about Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick to lead DHS
President Trump announced Thursday that Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is his pick to replace Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Oura acquires Doublepoint, a startup that specializes in gesture recognition technology
The company believes its next phase of wearable AI will be powered by a combination of voice and gesture.
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Ballet Black at 25 review – dazzling double bill brings forth resistance and hope
Linbury theatre, LondonFor its quarter of a century celebrations, the company combines an eloquent new dance that speaks of idealism with a revival of its punchy social dramaIt’s 25 years since the...
theguardian.com
Total Lunar Eclipse
The Moon appears red during a total lunar eclipse over New Orleans, home of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, on March 3, 2026. This “blood moon” occurs during a total lunar eclipse, as...
nasa.gov
Netflix buys Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking company InterPositive
Affleck says he wanted to "preserve what makes human storytelling human, which is judgement."
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Squeeze: Trixies review – finally completed first album proves teenage dreams are hard to beat
(Love/BMG)Squeeze’s first new album in nearly a decade is based on material written when they were teenagers. It’s endearing but callowIn interviews to promote their 16th album, Chris Difford and G...
theguardian.com
Israeli Evacuation Orders Spark Panic in Beirut
Jammed roads in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, after Israel’s military issued evacuation orders of entire neighborhood on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Paddington and Into the Woods up for 11 Olivier awards each
Two musicals dominate nominations while Tom Hiddleston and Bryan Cranston vie for best actor, with Cate Blanchett and Rosamund Pike up for best actress• Olivier awards 2026: full list of nomination...
theguardian.com
From Mulder and Scully to Marge and Homer: your favourite TV couples
Slow-burn office crushes that left you weeping, sitcoms that made you fall in love and vampire shows that changed you for ever: Guardian readers pick their ultimate television romancesA mark of a t...
theguardian.com
Britney Spears arrested in California
Court documents show she was arrested in Ventura County on Wednesday night.
bbc.com
Match Group COO out, as dating apps struggle to connect with Gen Z
Match Group eliminates the COO role as CEO Spencer Rascoff has been managing operations.
techcrunch.com
Greg Abel starts Berkshire’s first share buyback of post-Buffett era
CEO’s move comes with company’s holdings of cash and short-term Treasury bills at a record $373bn
ft.com
The Covid-19 inquiry is sounding a clear warning. If it’s not heeded, yet more lives will be lost | Ben Connah
It’s not a question of if, but when, another pandemic hits Britain. We owe it to all those who suffered to make sure mistakes are not repeatedWhat makes the independent inquiry set up to examine th...
theguardian.com
Jet fuel prices soar as Iran war squeezes supply
More flights resume across Middle East despite some refuelling disruptions in Oman
ft.com
Videos show destruction after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
New videos show destruction across Iran after US and Israeli air strikes.
aljazeera.com
‘Our children were sold off’: The South Africans sent to fight Russia’s war
Men 'lured' into fighting in the Ukraine war say Africans were subjected to worse treatment on the front lines.
aljazeera.com
Even in these depressing times, Love is Blind is profoundly bleak television
The 10th season of Netflix’s reality TV show has given us old-fashioned gender roles, bad behavior and a dark look at what dating looks like in 2026In this rotted year that is 2026, there are not s...
theguardian.com
T. rex took 40 years to reach full size, study finds
Tyrannosaurus rex may have taken far longer to grow up than scientists once thought. By analyzing growth rings in fossilized leg bones from 17 tyrannosaur specimens and using new statistical method...
sciencedaily.com
Bright and beautiful? The man causing millennial rapture with his school hymn singalongs
Primary School Bangers caused a sensation on TikTok, then at Glastonbury, and now it’s gone nationwide. Is it harmless nostalgia – or a symptom of an increasingly conservative culture? He’s got the...
theguardian.com
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley audiobook review – a topical time-hopping romance
Actor Katie Leung narrates this genre-bending debut in which an Victorian Arctic explorer is catapulted into our brave new worldThe Ministry of Time opens in the middle of a job interview. The appl...
theguardian.com
Wales Senedd elections are a ‘referendum’ on Starmer, claims Farage
Party leader and Welsh counterpart launch Reform UK manifesto in NewportUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has described May’s Senedd elections as a “referendum” on Keir Starmer, as Refo...
theguardian.com
Portugal fined £8.7m by EU court for failing to protect biodiversity
The court of justice said Portugal had committed serious infringements of EU environmental lawPortugal has been fined €10m (£8.7m) by the EU’s court of justice for failing to comply with environmen...
theguardian.com
Fueled by anxiety, exhausted Iranians cross the border into Turkey.
Iranians after crossing into Turkey at the Kapikoy Border Gate earlier this week.
nytimes.com
Trump has no ‘phase two’ plan for Iran war, says US senator
Intelligence committee member Mark Warner suggests administration has failed to outline next steps in briefings
ft.com
Meta will allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe, but for a fee
Meta will allow rival AI chatbot providers to offer their services on WhatsApp for a fee, which ranges from €0.0490 to €0.1323 per "non-template message," depending on the country.
techcrunch.com
Fallout From Mideast Swirls Over the War in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has offered to share his country’s expertise in defending against Iranian-designed drones.
nytimes.com
The Legend of Davie McKenzie review – Butch, Sundance and the ultimate cinematic send-off
Òran Mór, GlasgowCovering friendship, addiction and death, this dark comedy from the team behind Dancing Shoes celebrates one man’s life and his passion for filmThe title is ironic. There is nothin...
theguardian.com
Blues' Parayko nixes trade to Sabres, source says
Blues defenseman Colton Parayko has invoked his no-movement clause to prevent a trade to the Sabres, according to multiple reports.
espn.com
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man review – Tommy Shelby returns for muddy, bloody big-screen showdown
Cillian Murphy reprises his haunted gang boss in Steven Knight’s muscular film spin-off – as a wartime clash with Nazis and family betrayal pulls him back to BirminghamAfter six TV series from 2013...
theguardian.com
Greenway: Netball's choice kit is 'no brainer' - but iconic dress won't die
Tamsin Greenway has welcomed the introduction of choice kit to Netball's Super League, and insists it will not mark the end of the sport's iconic dress uniform.
skysports.com
Senedd election is referendum on Starmer's leadership, says Nigel Farage
Nigel Farage helps the party launch its Senedd election manifesto, including a 1p income tax cut.
bbc.com
Sources: Saints sack king Jordan to be free agent
Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan will become a free agent when the new league begins next week, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
espn.com
Missiles fired by US, Israel hit two schools near Tehran: Iranian media
The latest attack comes six days after the deadliest single one during the war on Iran, which killed 165 people.
aljazeera.com
Pokémon Pokopia review – collectible creatures create their own perfect world
Nintendo Switch 2; Game Freak/Omega Force/Nintendo Work together with a bunch of lovable Pokémon to restore a long-abandoned town in this novel, absorbing game that’s quite unlike others in the ser...
theguardian.com
How 1,000+ customer calls shaped a breakout enterprise AI startup
On this episode of Build Mode, David Park joins Isabelle Johannessen to discuss how he and his team are intentionally iterating, fundraising, and scaling Narada.
techcrunch.com
Scorecard: England vs India, T20 World Cup semi-final
skysports.com
Finalissima, F1 races: Middle East conflict disrupts global sports events
With tournaments postponed and players stranded away from home, major sport events have been struck by crisis and chaos.
aljazeera.com
Barrage of Iranian missiles target Qatar
A wave of loud missile explosions was heard over the skies of Doha on Thursday.
aljazeera.com
Olivier awards 2026: full list of nominations
Into the Woods and Paddington the Musical are this year’s most-nominated shows with 11 nods each. See who else is in the running at this year’s awardsBest new musicalHere We Are, book by David Ives...
theguardian.com
10cc review – 70s legends reprise a dazzling string of pop classics
York Barbican50 years since the band fractured with the departure of Godley and Creme, songs from Donna to I’m Not in Love are in prime condition on what is billed as ‘another bloody greatest hits...
theguardian.com
Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guinea
The chances of finding one mammal species thought to be lost was ‘almost zero’ and finding two is ‘unprecedented’, biologist Tim Flannery saysResearchers led by the Australian scientist Tim Flanner...
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Chic couture, bio-terror and a whole load of Mike Leigh: Lesley Manville’s finest films – ranked!
With her 70th birthday around the corner, we assess the greatest screen outings by the indisputable doyenne of dour British drama – and plenty more asidesAmong the bold choices in Luca Guadagnino’s...
theguardian.com
Rivian is betting its future on one of the fastest EV launches in US history
If Rivian reaches its R2 sales target in 2026, it will be one of the fastest ramp-ups ever of a new EV in the United States.
techcrunch.com
Lio raises $30M from Andreessen Horowitz and others to automate enterprise procurement
AI procurement startup Lio announced a $30 million Series A in a round led by Andreessen Horowitz.
techcrunch.com
Best Gravel Running Shoes (2026): Salomon, Adidas, Nike
The best new shoes in this hybrid, niche footwear style can take you from your front door, down the asphalt, and into the trees.
wired.com
'Hungry for more' - Lewandowski on Kane, Rashford and secrets of a star striker
"I see my record of 41 goals in 29 games… Wow!"
skysports.com
Will the US benefit from the oil crisis sparked by the war on Iran?
Attacks on energy sites in the Gulf and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz give Western exporters a chance to profit.
aljazeera.com
Leafs trade Roy to Avs for 1st-, 5th-round picks
The Maple Leafs traded center Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional first-round draft choice in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026.
espn.com
Norris, Verstappen, Russell - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines
The new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin's unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.
bbc.com
Ministers discuss ways to offset energy price surges caused by Iran war
Government’s claim to have lowered bills in jeopardy as households face £160 rise caused by soaring oil and gas pricesMinisters are discussing the possibility of intervening to protect the public a...
theguardian.com
Nepal elections frame new era after youth protests toppled leaders
Six months after youth-led protests ousted Nepal’s prime minister, people in Kathmandu have been voting in election.
aljazeera.com
Nepalis vote in first election since Gen Z uprising for change
This election will test whether the country is ready for a new, untried generation to shape its future.
bbc.com
England take on India in T20 World Cup semi-final LIVE!
skysports.com
Gaza flotilla activists confronted by Tunisian police
Global Sumud Flotilla activists say they were beaten by Tunisian police after being blocked from Sidi Bou Said port.
aljazeera.com
In defence of hand-wringers and pearl-clutchers
To surrender the fight for international law is to accept worse outcomes and more civilian deaths
ft.com
After Gen-Z Revolution, Nepal Votes for a Fresh Slate of Leaders
Voting in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday. The city still bears the scars of last year’s Gen Z-led revolution
nytimes.com
Bale reveals secret injury that ended his career
Gareth Bale has revealed he carried a secret injury throughout his career, with the problem eventually leading to his early retirement at just 33.
bbc.com
Nissan ‘says Sunderland plant could close’ if UK excluded from Made in Europe rules
Reports of carmaker’s warning come as lobby group says EU proposals could damage £70bn cross-channel tradeBusiness live – latest updatesThe Japanese carmaker Nissan has reportedly said it could be...
theguardian.com
Golden Knights trade for longtime Caps C Dowd
The Golden Knights added veteran center Nic Dowd in a trade with the Capitals, sending back prospect goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
espn.com
DR Congo government says 200 killed after landslide at rebel-held mine
The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.
bbc.com
Iran, The US, and the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup is nearly here, but Iran’s spot in the tournament may be in doubt. Can sport ever be neutral?
aljazeera.com
Brummie rapper Tony Bontana: ‘I have to speak on genocide, the same way I have to speak about my grief’
Fronting punk and ‘grungegaze’ bands while making dozens of rap albums, Bontana is a great British one-off. He explains why he’s working towards a world of peaceIn the weeks after his mother died,...
theguardian.com
What to Know About Nepal's Gen Z Election
People attending a campaign rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday.
nytimes.com
Bills trading for Bears WR Moore, sources say
The Bears have agreed to a trade to send wide receiver D.J. Moore to the Bills, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
espn.com
Explained: Why are nations boycotting the Paralympic Winter games opening ceremony
Sky Sports senior reporter Geraint Hughes is in Milano Cortina ahead of the Winter Paralympics and explains why some nations will boycott the opening ceremony on Friday.
skysports.com
The RSC’s music cuts fundamentally diminish our experience of theatre | Tom Service
From Mendelssohn’s scherzo in A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Grieg’s Morning Mood from Peer Gynt, music composed for the theatre was never just ‘incidental’News that the Royal Shakespeare Company is...
theguardian.com
MP's husband and two men bailed after arrests over alleged China spying
One of those arrested is the husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid.
bbc.com
Osula stunner sinks Man Utd - 12 years after winning skills contest
William Osula won a Manchester United skills contest at the age of 11. More than a decade later, he scored Newcastle's winner against United.
bbc.com
‘It’s up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’
'It's up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’
aljazeera.com
Crypto investor based in Thailand donates further £3m to Reform
Christopher Harborne’s gift is latest to party’s election war chest and comes amid calls for political donations to be cappedUK politics live – latest updatesChristopher Harborne has donated anothe...
theguardian.com
How will the Middle East conflict affect global energy prices?
Energy supplies in the Middle East are being choked off as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran escalates.
aljazeera.com
Sold-out PWHL game at MSG to set U.S. record
The PWHL game on April 4 between the New York Sirens and the Seattle Torrent has sold out Madison Square Garden, with a crowd expected to set a U.S. attendance record for a professional women's hoc...
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A long and troubled trail: Qatar’s IRGC cell arrests strain Iran relations
Arrests will cause deep rift in Iran's relationship with Qatar, one of its closest interlocutors in Gulf, analysts say.
aljazeera.com
Reform leads other parties in donations ahead of May elections
The latest donations received by Nigel Farage's party includes £3m from crypto investor Christopher Harborne.
bbc.com
Championship play-offs to change - but will it be good change for the second tier?
EFL clubs have voted to extend the Championship play-offs from four teams to six from next season.
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EFL latest: VOTE - Do you agree with Championship play-off expansion?
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Nothing Has 2 New Midrange Phones, but Only 1 Will Be Sold in the US
Nothing won't launch a flagship phone this year, but the colorful and affordable Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Headphone (a) are here to fill the void.
wired.com
President Trump, Pam Bondi sued over sale of TikTok assets
The case, filed in a federal court in Washington, D.C., accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a...
npr.org
GB wheelchair curlers beaten by top-ranked Koreans
Great Britain's Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean suffer a heavy 14-3 loss to world number one ranked side South Korea.
bbc.com
Championship play-offs expanded from four to six teams next season
EFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.
bbc.com
How to Survive Daylight Saving Time: Start Early (2026)
Forcing your body to wake up a full hour earlier out of nowhere will be as brutal as it sounds. Instead, start early and add some light to your routine.
wired.com
UK must double down on renewables as wars drive up energy costs, experts say
Fossil fuel price surge after US-Israeli attacks on Iran prompts calls to end dependence on ‘volatile’ energy sourceMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe UK government must double down on its...
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Soul to Soul review – joyous 1971 concert film captures Black American stars’ emotional return to Ghana
Restored documentary records a historic independence day show in Accra, with electrifying performances from Tina Turner, Wilson Pickett and moreThis exuberant, distinctively high-minded documentary...
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Championship play-offs to be expanded to six teams
The EFL has confirmed the Sky Bet Championship play-offs will be expanded from four to six teams from next season onwards.
skysports.com
Who Is Eyal Zamir, the Architect of Israel’s War Plans?
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the Israeli military’s chief of staff, attending a ceremony in Jerusalem in October.
nytimes.com
Iranian drones hit airport in Azerbaijan’s exclave as US-Israel war widens
Azeri authorities confirm drone attack in Nakhchivan, claim right to ‘appropriate response’.
aljazeera.com
'We have a spider man here!' | Fan takes INSANE catch then dives through fence!
Whilst watching a match in the Pakistan Tapeball Championship a spectator in the crowd took an outrageous catch and then completed it with a dive through a nearby fence.
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Delayed UK rescue flight due to leave Middle East on Thursday, says minister
Government-chartered plane was held up in Oman overnight for ‘operational reasons’, according to Alex NorrisUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe first government re...
theguardian.com
Trump Wants a Quick Victory in Iran. But the War May Be Costly.
Heavy smoke rising from Tehran on Tuesday after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.
nytimes.com
Greens deputy leader calls for apology from Starmer over false claims that led to death threats
Mothin Ali fears for his life after anti-war protest was wrongly described as being in support of Iranian regimeThe deputy leader of the Green party has demanded an apology from Keir Starmer after...
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How a Music Streaming CEO Built an Open-Source Global Threat Map in His Spare Time
Frustrated by fragmented war news, Anghami’s Elie Habib built World Monitor, a platform that fuses global data, like aircraft signals and satellite detections, to track conflicts as they unfold.
wired.com
Cabinet ministers ‘blocked’ Starmer from letting US use British bases for military operation against Iran on Friday – UK politics live
A number of ministers voiced their strong opposition to Donald Trump using British airbases to attack Iran’s missile capability, according to a reportHello and welcome to the UK politics live blog....
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Feeling it: Caps-Rangers get 'Inside Out' game
The April 5 Capitals-Rangers matchup will feature players skating alongside Joy and Sadness in the "Inside Out Classic," a real-time animated alternative broadcast featuring characters from the hit...
espn.com
Lendeborg, Stirtz, more: This season's 25 best transfers
Yaxel Lendeborg's influence on Michigan is evident, but who else has made an impact with new teams?
espn.com
China spy case exposes new electoral hazards of foreign policy
Allegations against former Labour advisers shake a government compelled to engage with world’s second-largest economy
ft.com
One reason to root for every driver on the 2026 grid
On the eve of a new season, ESPN stops at every garage in pit lane.
espn.com
Back on the (pommel) horse - McClenaghan ready after 18 month lay off
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan speaks to BBC Sport NI's Nigel Ringland about returning to the pommel horse after 18 months out injured
bbc.com
Canada PM unable to rule out military involvement in Iran war
Mark Carney said he wants de-escalation of the Iran attacks but said he couldn’t rule out military participation.
aljazeera.com
Mother’s Pride review – flat-cap populism and weak beer in Martin Clunes post-Brexit pub comedy
The team behind Fisherman’s Friends swap sea shanties for real ale, but this tale of rival West Country boozers serves up clunky exposition and sentiment on tapThe Fisherman’s Friends team have fou...
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Gloria Don’t Speak by Lucy Apps review – tender portrait of a woman with a learning disability
Longlisted for the Women’s prize, this ambitious debut journeys into the inner world of a vulnerable teenager who is left traumatised by a toxic friendshipLucy Apps’s debut novel tells the story of...
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Why the Chiefs traded Trent McDuffie, and what's next
The last time the Chiefs traded away a player of McDuffie's caliber, they went to three straight Super Bowls.
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Drone targets US base in Iraq as Iran attacks hit region amid US-Israel war
Iran continues to strike US assets in the region as Gulf Arab states report explosions, downing of drones.
aljazeera.com
Who should make Pochettino's USMNT roster for March camp?
It's the month of the final matches for the USMNT before its pre-World Cup camp. Who is looking good, and who is on the outside looking in for Mauricio Pochettino's squad?
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South Korea leads rebound from market rout after Iran attack
Stocks recover some losses after President Lee Jae Myung orders activation of $68bn market stabilisation fund
ft.com
LIVE: India vs England – T20 World Cup semifinal
Follow our live build up, with full toss and team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream.
aljazeera.com
Middle East conflict threatens Iraq’s participation in World Cup playoffs
Iraq are scheduled to play in the playoff final on March 31 in Mexico but the team's participation remains uncertain.
aljazeera.com
Carney Says Canada and Australia Can ‘Set the Agenda’ as World Faces ‘Crises’
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada addressing Parliament in Canberra, Australia, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Under cover of Iran war, Israeli settlers terrorise Palestinian communities
Amid rocket sirens and explosions in the sky, the regional war feels distant compared with the terror on the ground.
aljazeera.com
Vladimir review – Rachel Weisz is unswervingly brilliant in a TV show you’ll admire for years to come
This adaptation of the 2022 novel – starring Weisz, Leo Woodall and John Slattery – fits it perfectly to television. It’s a proper show for proper grownupsVladimir is that rare visitor to the scree...
theguardian.com
Why the World Baseball Classic means so much to USA
USA's ice hockey teams restored some national pride as both won gold at the Winter Olympics. Now their men's baseball team aims to follow suit at the World Baseball Classic.
bbc.com
‘Fame is the worst thing for us as human beings’: Naomi Scott on scream queens, Disney princesses and finding her own voice
After major roles in horror hit Smile 2 and the live-action Aladdin, the actor is returning to her first love: music. She talks faith, fame and why singing is more freeing than cinemaWhen Naomi Sco...
theguardian.com
You be the judge: should my eco-conscious husband park his dislike of flying?
Jenny wants to spread her wings and see the world, but Teddy is happy at home. Where do they go from here? You decide• Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorI worry about my c...
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Why Bugonia should win the best picture Oscar
Contains spoilers: Emma Stone’s hard-faced corporate CEO has a lot of explaining to do when she is kidnapped by Jesse Plemons’s conspiracy kook. But in this film, asking whether someone is an alien...
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Defence minister flies to Cyprus to ease tension over drone strike on RAF base
John Healey meets Greek counterpart after Shahed-style drone evaded defences and hit RAF base on islandUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesJohn Healey flew into Cyprus on Wednesday night to calm th...
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Hamilton wants African grand prix before retiring
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says "I'm going to be here until that happens" as he pushes for a grand prix in Africa.
bbc.com
Rapper-turned-politician votes in Nepal election
Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, casts his vote as Nepal holds elections.
aljazeera.com
Iran war puts F1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia under threat
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix are under threat as a consequence of the US-Israel war with Iran.
bbc.com
Weekly sports quiz: Which club is Warnock managing?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
bbc.com
World Baseball Classic preview: Power Rankings, most likely MVPs and how far each team could go
Can anyone challenge Team USA? Which stars will shine brightest? Here's everything you need for the 2026 WBC.
espn.com
Iran war: What is happening on day six of US-Israel attacks?
On the sixth day of US-Israeli offensive against Iran, the conflict is escalating while regional tensions are rising.
aljazeera.com
Good or bad: Judging new rule changes before World Cup, including more VAR, less time wasting
The IFAB, which sets the laws of football, has agreed to make some big rule changes from July 1, with some adopted at the 2026 World Cup. But are they good?
espn.com
House to vote after Senate failed to constrain Trump's war in Iran
The Senate did not approve a measure to constrain President Trump's actions in Iran the House is set to vote on a similar measure on Thursday.
npr.org
Sen. Ron Johnson opposes Congress voting on Iran war because it would 'show us divided'
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin for his perspective of the conflict in the Middle East and the failed Senate effort to restrain U.S. military actions against Iran.
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China economic growth target set below 5% for the first time at key meeting
The National People's Congress set a GDP target of 4.5 to 5 percent for 2026 as China grapples with economic slowdown.
aljazeera.com
Fact or fiction? Take on our World Book Day sport quiz
Test yourself on moments when literature and sport come together with our World Book Day quiz.
bbc.com
Iran denies firing missile towards Turkiye after NATO interception
Turkiye's Defence Ministry had said a ballistic missile was destroyed by NATO over the eastern Mediterranean.
aljazeera.com
Weatherwatch: how a warmer world and more rain could transform Antarctica
Shrinking and faster-moving glaciers, weakened ice shelves and more icebergs would bring fundamental changesYou don’t need an umbrella in Antarctica. With an average of just 16cm of precipitation e...
theguardian.com
Read these words from 100 years ago about immigrants in Britain – and see how history is chillingly repeating itself | George Monbiot
Shabana Mahmood’s new rights clampdown looks outlandish until we remember that this kind of hardline action is part of our country’s fabricOur political memory fails us. We treat government policie...
theguardian.com
Lobbyists send legal threats to councils over anti-wood burner campaigns
At least eight councils receive legal threats alleging flyers criticising wood burners are in breach of advertising codesLobbyists for the UK wood-burning stove industry have threatened councils wi...
theguardian.com
In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding
The federal government said the state should do more to fight fraud and is holding back funds. Minnesota officials say the attack is unfair as the state's fraud rate is well below national averages.
npr.org
Tiny, lost and constipated: what a baby turtle told Australian scientists about warming seas
The arrival of loggerheads in New South Wales shows these ‘sentinels of climate change’ are being forced into unknown territoryWhen Bulwal Bilima (BB for short) first arrived at Taronga Zoo in Sydn...
theguardian.com
A Europe of clean, green cities and resurgent industry is a fantasy – unless we get really creative | Hans Larsson
If we want things to be ‘Made in Europe’ again, we need to be realistic about how grimy and grey our centres of commerce once were“Bitterfeld, Bitterfeld, where dirt falls from the sky,” went a pop...
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‘At first, she couldn’t come off the oxygen long enough’: the film that gives Marianne Faithfull one final thrilling performance
In new docu-drama Broken English, the much misunderstood singer looks back at all her past selves – and gives a performance that moves her audience to tears. Its makers relive an extraordinary shoo...
theguardian.com
Iran attacks show the perils of following America’s economic lead
A growth plan of renewable energy and diversified trade is far better than guzzling fossil fuels and aligning with the US
ft.com
A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising
As a growing crop of young candidates challenge longtime Democratic incumbents, some are not just breaking through in the money race, but outraising their opponents altogether.
npr.org
Clayton eyes all-Welsh Cardiff Premier League final
Jonny Clayton says it would be amazing to meet fellow Welshman Gerwyn Price in the final on night five of the Premier League Darts in Cardiff.
bbc.com
Texas GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales faces runoff amid a new House ethics probe
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
Canada PM Carney says unable to rule out military role in Iran war
Canadian leader also said the US-Israeli attacks on Iran appear to be 'inconsistent with international law'.
aljazeera.com
Juan Jose Valdez, Last Marine Out of Saigon, Dies at 88
During the fall of the South Vietnamese capital in 1975, he helped evacuate thousands, and was nearly left behind.
nytimes.com
North Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile tests from new naval destroyer
Kim Jong Un supervised the launch of sea-to-surface 'strategic cruise missiles' from country's new naval destroyer.
aljazeera.com
Summer transfer needs for all 20 Premier League teams
The Premier League season is nearing an end, but what should your team be focusing on in the transfer window?
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Global order is 'breaking down', Carney tells Australian parliament
The Canadian prime minister said Australia and Canada should work together as 'strategic cousins'.
bbc.com
Who is choosing Iran’s next Supreme Leader?
Iran’s Assembly of Experts is now tasked with choosing the next Supreme Leader. It elected Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in 198
aljazeera.com
Transfer rumors, news: Wrexham want Robertson if Premier League dream succeeds
Liverpool left back Andy Robertson is on the agenda of Wrexham if they seal a place in the Premier League. Transfer Talk has the latest.
espn.com
Iranian rockets intercepted over central Israel
Interceptors were seen lighting up the sky over central Israel as sirens blared in response to Iranian rockets.
aljazeera.com
China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.
bbc.com
Demonstrators across Iran condemn US-Israeli war
Iranian media shared footage from several cities showing demonstrators condemning the US-Israeli war.
aljazeera.com
Senate Republicans block war powers resolution on Iran
Senate Republicans, joined by a Democrat, voted down a war powers resolution on President Donald Trump's war with Iran.
aljazeera.com
US gov’t committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files
House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi over Justice Department's handling of files in Epstein investigation.
aljazeera.com
US Senator helps police drag anti-war protester from meeting
US Senator Tim Sheehy joined police in forcefully ejecting anti-war protestor and former Marine Brian McGinnis.
aljazeera.com
Man Accused of Plotting to Kill Trump Blames Iran for Scheme
A plot to kill President Trump or former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. had little chance of success, a man charged with terrorism and murder for hire testified.
nytimes.com
Anthropic chief back in talks with Pentagon about AI deal
Dario Amodei holding discussions with deputy to Pete Hegseth to reach a compromise on military use of the technology
ft.com
Israel tightens siege on Gaza amid Iran war
Israel closes Gaza crossings amid war with Iran, raising fears of famine. Tareq Abu Azzoum explains.
aljazeera.com
High-Speed Flight Project Overview
What We do The High-Speed Flight (HSF) project develops technologies that make high-speed, airbreathing, commercial flight possible from Mach 1 to Mach 5 and above. HSF creates tools, technologies,...
nasa.gov
Experts doubt Tehran’s claims of advanced ‘hypersonic’ missiles.
A military parade in Iran in 2024. Tehran has said that it has developed hypersonic missile technology, but many security experts doubt that the missiles have such capacity.
nytimes.com
Scientists just looked inside Darwin’s 200-year-old specimen jars without opening them
Scientists have used a laser technique to analyze Charles Darwin’s original Galápagos specimens without opening their nearly 200-year-old jars. By shining light through the glass, the method reveal...
sciencedaily.com
Half of Amazon insects could face dangerous heat stress
A sweeping new study of more than 2,000 insect species reveals a troubling reality: many insects may be far less capable of coping with rising temperatures than scientists once hoped. Researchers f...
sciencedaily.com
China cuts growth target to between 4.5 and 5%
Figure revealed at annual meeting of parliament as Beijing prepares to release new five-year plan
ft.com
Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration
A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.
bbc.com
Trump had ‘feeling’ Iran was going to attack US interests, White House says
Tehran slams US president’s reasoning for launching ‘illegal war . . . on behalf of Israel’
ft.com
The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting
A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.
bbc.com
Scientists discover the protein that malaria parasites can’t live without
Scientists have uncovered a crucial weakness in the malaria parasite that could open the door to new treatments. Researchers identified a protein called Aurora-related kinase 1 (ARK1) that acts lik...