Littler's UK Open defence off to winning start
World number one Luke Littler gets his UK Open defence off to a winning start, overcoming Damon Heta 10-3 with his second 'Big Fish' checkout in as many days.
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As Trump Focuses on Cuba, DOJ Seeks Charges Against Its Leaders
Jason A. Reding Quiñones, the United States attorney for the Southern District of Florida, is said to be looking to bring criminal charges against Cuba’s leaders.
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How We Analyzed the Strike on the Iranian School
Malachy Browne of our Visual Investigations team describes what satellite imagery and other evidence tell us about who might be responsible for an airstrike on an elementary school in southern Iran...
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Alan Trustman, 95, Dies; Wrote ‘Bullitt’ and ‘Thomas Crown Affair’
In a wide-ranging career, he was a Boston lawyer, a Hollywood screenwriter and a Swiss currency trader.
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Iranian UN ambassador condemns US-Israeli ‘criminal war’
Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani urged the UN Security Council to stop the US-Israeli war.
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How green is your milk? We compare the environmental cost of dairy and plant-based options
Many Australians are choosing oat, almond and soy over cow’s milk – but which choice is the most sustainable?Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help re...
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X is testing a new ad format that connects posts with products
An ad test on X promotes Musk's Starlink beneath original content.
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Nintendo sues the U.S. government for a refund on tariffs
This lawsuit comes after a Supreme Court decision struck down some of the president's sweeping tariffs, which had impacted Nintendo and thousands of other companies.
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Catalans beat Leigh for vital win as Warrington hold off York
Toby Sexton kicked Catalans Dragons to a much-needed Super League win as the Leigh Leopards' new season woes continued at Leigh Sports Village.
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Here Is Mexico’s Plan to Keep the Country Safe During the World Cup
Banorte Stadium, also known as Azteca Stadium, the venue in Mexico City that will host the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
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Early goals send Falkirk to Scottish Cup semi-finals
Two early goals help Falkirk make it by Dundee United to reach the Scottish Cup semi-finals.
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Liverpool cruise past Wolves to seal quarter-final spot
Liverpool secure a 3–1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux to advance to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
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Pakistani Man Convicted of Attempted Terrorism in Plot to Kill Trump
Asif Merchant was convicted of plotting to kill President Trump and other politicians in a plot backed by Iran on Friday.
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum pledges robust World Cup security in visit to Jalisco
The Mexican president says 100,000 security personnel will be deployed during upcoming football tournament.
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Qatar partially reopens airspace as Iranian strikes continue to hit Gulf
Evacuation and cargo flights to resume but scheduled services still suspended as US-Israeli war on Iran continues.
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ARMD Research Solicitations (Updated March 6)
THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED ON MARCH 6, 2026 This Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) solicitations page compiles the opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or c...
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People are tracking this shepherd fleeing Israeli strikes in Lebanon
People are tracking a shepherd who has been walking with his herd for days across Lebanon, fleeing Israeli strikes.
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NASA Invites Media to Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Station Resupply Launch
Media accreditation is open for the next launch to deliver NASA science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. A Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft will laun...
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Impressive Raducanu into Indian Wells third round
Emma Raducanu makes an impressive start at Indian Wells as the British number one records a straight-set victory over Russian Anastasia Zakharova.
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Russian athletes march at Paralympic opening ceremony
Athletes from Russia and Belarus parade behind their nations' flags at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics as the 50th anniversary edition of the Games officially gets unde...
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Former 100m world champion Kerley banned for two years
Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley is banned for two years for an anti-doping whereabouts violation.
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Strikes on Iran to last ‘four to six weeks’, White House says
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the US expects the war on Iran to last "about four to six weeks”.
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US and Israel attacking Iran at ‘record pace’, war monitor says
Airwars says first days of US-Israeli Iran strikes 'hit significantly more targets than any campaign in recent decades'.
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Human rights court orders reparations for forced sterilisation case in Peru
Inter-American Court of Human Rights says Peru must pay family of woman who died as a result of forced sterilisation.
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New England Patriots’ Plane Ferried Americans Back From Middle East
A New England Patriots private plane in San Jose, Calif., last month. One of the team’s planes, operated by a charter company, was used to bring Americans home from the Middle East this week.
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OSHA probing fatality at Rivian warehouse
A 61-year-old worker died on Thursday after reportedly getting stuck between a truck trailer and a loading dock.
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Justice Dept. Pushes for Charges Against Cuban Leaders
Jason A. Reding Quiñones, the United States attorney for the Southern District of Florida, is said to be looking to bring criminal charges against Cuba’s leaders.
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Spanish politician slams those using ‘feminism’ as excuse for Iran war
“This is how the right defends the rights of Iranian women: by celebrating the murder of 160 girls.”
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Jeremy Larner, Who Wrote ‘The Candidate,’ a Political Film Classic, Dies at 88
His Oscar-winning 1972 screenplay starred Robert Redford as an idealistic public interest lawyer making a run for the Senate.
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Tory peer quits after Lords probe into PPE deals
It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic.
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Messi criticised for applauding Trump amid US attacks on Iran
Lionel Messi has been criticised for meeting US President Donald Trump and applauding his latest brief on the Iran war.
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Bill Gates’ TerraPower gets approval to build new nuclear reactor
It's the first permit to be issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in nearly a decade.
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What the world is getting wrong about what Iranians think
The US-Israeli war on Iran is exposing deep divisions among Iranians in the diaspora and in Iran.
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Parliament refurb chair defends potential £40bn costs
Simon Thurley says the estimated cost does not seem like a "completely ridiculous figure" to him.
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India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup final – Predicted XI, time, stream
India aim to become first side to win three T20 World Cup titles, while New Zealand seek maiden crown in 2026 final.
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Mexico to deploy 100,000 security personnel for World Cup
World Cup co-hosts Mexico plan to deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at this summer's tournament, amid ongoing cartel violence in the country.
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Microsoft: Anthropic Claude remains available to customers except the Defense Department
Trump's Department of War feud with Anthropic won't impact other companies that are using Claude via Microsoft products.
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Starmer’s pledge to cut living costs rocked by Middle East war
Conflict dashes hope of interest rate cuts and leaves prime minister under fire from left and right
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NASA’s DART Mission Changed Orbit of Asteroid Didymos Around Sun
New research reveals that when NASA’s DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) spacecraft intentionally impacted the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in September 2022, it didn’t just change the motion of...
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Anthropic’s Claude found 22 vulnerabilities in Firefox over two weeks
In a recent security partnership with Mozilla, Anthropic found 22 separate vulnerabilities in Firefox — fourteen of them classified as "high-severity."
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In the centre of the storm: what does the Iran war mean for Dubai?
Test comes for city that sold itself as metropolis of peace and stability as UAE’s ambitions threatened
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US customs agency says it is not yet able to reimburse tariff costs
Agency says process being worked out to mediate disbursement of $166bn in tariff costs to more than 330,000 importers.
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Israel Says It Struck Underground Bunker at Khamenei’s Compound
The Israeli military said the facility, under the site where Iran’s supreme leader was killed by a strike last week, was still being used after the first attack.
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Zelenskyy visits front line as Ukraine and Russia swap 500 prisoners each
Completion of two-day POW exchange one of few tangible results as peace talks stall amid Middle East turmoil.
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CCTV video captures moment strike lands next to boys’ school in Iran
CCTV video showing the moment a missile struck next to a boys’ school in Iran’s Qazvin.
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A New England Patriots plane brought Americans back from the Middle East.
A New England Patriots private plane in San Jose, Calif., last month. One of the team’s planes, operated by a charter company, was used to bring Americans home from the Middle East this week.
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Is the nightmare scenario for global energy here?
The Iran crisis is unfolding in a world in which oil and gas supplies are more diversified than in previous decades
ft.com
When AI Companies Go to War, Safety Gets Left Behind
We were promised AI regulation and a race to the top. Now, we’re arguing about killer robots.
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Anthropic’s Pentagon deal is a cautionary tale for startups chasing federal contracts
The Pentagon has officially designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk after the two failed to agree on how much control the military should have over its AI models, including its use in autonomous w...
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Paul's MVP launches women's 'league' with Serrano & Dubois
Alycia Baumgardner will defend her world titles against Bo Mi Re Shin on 17 April as part MVPW, a newly launched women's boxing league from Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).
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Investors are not ready for a true shock
The consensus view of the impact of the Iran war on equities and bonds may well prove too sanguine
ft.com
Pressure on India to make T20 World Cup history? 'Only one team can fail'
India can create T20 World Cup history when they face New Zealand in Sunday's final, live on Sky Sports, with pressure on the hosts as they target more success on the global stage.
skysports.com
Claude’s consumer growth surge continues after Pentagon deal debacle
Claude's app is now seeing more new installs than ChatGPT and is growing its daily active users.
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White House posts ‘American justice’ video days after Iran school attack
The White House is facing criticism for posting a video montage mixing footage from the Iran war with cartoons.
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India PC shipments surpass pandemic peak as first-time users upgrade
India's PC shipments rose 10.2% to 15.9 million units in 2025, surpassing pandemic highs as first-time users upgrade devices, IDC said.
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Keir Starmer accused of ‘mimicking Trump’ with Middle East crisis TikTok post
PM justifies position in social media post on US-Israel war on Iran using Dire Straits song Money for NothingKeir Starmer has been accused of trying to mimic Donald Trump’s social media output afte...
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With Iran, Trump Takes the U.S. to War Without the Public’s Support
President Trump on the USS George H.W. Bush in October. Polling shows public support for striking Iran is below what his predecessors enjoyed initially when they used force overseas.
nytimes.com
Being Scotland vice-captain is 'a great honour' - Cuthbert
Erin Cuthbert speaks about her responsibility in the Scotland camp going into their Women's World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg at Hampden.
bbc.com
Has Donald Trump failed to sell the Iran war to the world?
Some of Washington's allies have been critical and will not join the conflict.
aljazeera.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
Labour urged to listen to progressive voters or face ‘political earthquake’ in London
Exclusive: senior party figures share data suggesting Green surge could leave Labour fourth place in capital in MaySenior Labour politicians across London have warned the government not to take pro...
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US job market stalls, unemployment rate rises before Fed decision
The healthcare sector was hit the hardest , while tariff-exposed sectors remained stagnant .
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From 1978: Golda Meir, 80, Dies in Jerusalem; Israelis Acclaim ‘Stalwart Lioness’
Once a teacher in Milwaukee, she climbed the ranks of the Labor Party to become Israel’s first female prime minister.
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From 2014: Maya Angelou, Lyrical Witness of the Jim Crow South, Dies at 86
Her landmark book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was among the first 20th-century autobiographies of a Black woman to reach a wide readership.
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From 2002: Sylvia Rivera, Figure in Birth of the Gay Liberation Movement, Dies at 50
When patrons at the Stonewall Inn faced down a police raid, she shouted to her lover, “I’m not missing a minute of this — it’s the revolution!”
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From 2011: Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dies at 71
Wangari Maathai in 2005, with a tree she planted in the Newlands Forest in Cape Town, South Africa.
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From 2010: Victoria Manalo Draves, Olympic Champion Diver, Dies at 85
She overcame prejudice early in her career to become the first woman to win a gold medal in both the springboard and the platform, at the 1948 Olympic Games in London.
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From 2014: Alice Coachman, 90, Dies; First Black Woman to Win Olympic Gold
Alice Coachman in 1948 at Wembley Stadium in London, after winning the high jump at the Olympics.
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From 2004: Fanny Blankers-Koen, Star of ’48 Olympics, Dies at 85
Fanny Blankers-Koen crossing the finish line of the 200-meter event in London at the 1948 Olympic Games.
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Tory peer to leave Lords after investigation finds he breached standards over Covid PPE deals
Lord Chadlington introduced government to company in which he had financial interest in 2020The Conservative peer Peter Gummer has said he will leave the House of Lords after an investigation found...
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From 1998: Florence Griffith Joyner, 38, Champion Sprinter, Is Dead
Florence Griffith Joyner displaying her medals from the Summer Olympic Games in Seoul in 1988.
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Baumgardner to defend titles against Shin over three-minute rounds
Alycia Baumgardner will fight top contender Bo Mi Re Shin over 10 three-minute rounds, the same round length as in men’s boxing, in New York City on April 17.
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From 1956: Babe Zaharias Dies; Athlete Had Cancer
Babe Zaharias during a golf tournament in 1950.
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From 1994: Wilma Rudolph, Star of the 1960 Olympics, Dies at 54
She won three gold medals as a sprinter in the Games, an achievement that seemed unlikely given her poor health as a child.
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From 2003: Althea Gibson, First Black Wimbledon Champion, Dies at 76
Althea Gibson wins Wimbledon!
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From 2007: Anna Nicole Smith Dies at 39
Anna Nicole Smith in 1993.
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From 1981: Death Ends a 39-Year Career, Starting With Child Roles at 4
Natalie Wood around 1969.
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From 2007: Benazir Bhutto, 54, Who Weathered Pakistan’s Political Storm for 3 Decades, Dies
She was the first democratically elected woman to lead a modern Muslim country.
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From 2000: Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka Dies at 84; First Woman Premier
Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 1961, speaking with Duncan Sandys, the British secretary of state for commonwealth relations.
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From 1997: Mother Teresa, Hope of the Despairing, Dies at 87
Mother Teresa around 1990. She set up welfare institutions, including a family clinic, mobile leprosy clinics and nurseries for abandoned children.
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From 2013: Margaret Thatcher, ‘Iron Lady’ Who Set Britain on New Course, Dies at 87
Margaret Thatcher in 1986. She was the first woman to become prime minister of Britain and the first to lead a major Western power in modern times.
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From 2007: Vilma Espín, Rebel and Wife of Raúl Castro, Dies at 77
Vilma Espín around 1959. She became a widely recognized symbol of the Castro family’s half-century grip on power.
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From 2006: Coretta Scott King, a Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 78
Coretta Scott King in 1986.
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From 1992: Marlene Dietrich, 90, Symbol of Glamour, Dies
Marlene Dietrich in 1935. She was an international symbol of glamour and sex for more than half a century.
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From 2004: Estée Lauder, Pursuer of Beauty and Cosmetics Titan, Dies at 97
Estée Lauder at her office in 1985. She convinced generations of women determined to maintain a youthful appearance that her beauty creams were “jars of hope.”
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From 2019: Toni Morrison, Towering Novelist of the Black Experience, Dies at 88
Toni Morrison in 2008.
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From 1935: Jane Addams Dies in Her 76th Year
A world-famous social welfare worker, she won a Nobel Prize for her efforts on behalf of world peace.
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From 2004: Julia Child, the French Chef for a Jell-O Nation, Dies at 91
Julia Child in 1978. “She demystified French cuisine in a way that had not been done before, in an appealing, straightforward way,” the chef Jacques Pépin said.
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From 1998: Martha Gellhorn, Daring Writer, Dies at 89
One of the first female war correspondents, she covered a dozen major conflicts during a career that spanned more than six decades.
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From 1922: Nellie Bly, Journalist, Dies of Pneumonia
Nellie Bly in 1950. During the course of her career, she not only traveled around the world in less than 80 days, she also went down into the ocean in a diving bell, went up in the air in a balloon...
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From 1994: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Dies of Cancer at 64
She became an object of fascination to generations of Americans after her husband, President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in 1963.
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From 1962: Mrs. Roosevelt Dies at 78 After Illness of Six Weeks
Eleanor Roosevelt at the 1956 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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From 2010: Lucille Clifton, Poet Who Explored Black Lives, Dies at 73
Lucille Clifton in 1995.
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From 1967: Dorothy Parker, Literary Wit, Dies at Age 73
Dorothy Parker in 1941. Her writing often appeared in The New Yorker, starting with the magazine’s second issue, on Feb. 28, 1925.
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From 1992: Audre Lorde, 58, a Poet, Memoirist and Lecturer, Dies
Audre Lorde in 1983. Six years later, her collection of essays, “A Burst of Light,” won an American Book Award.
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From 1959: Billie Holiday Dies Here at 44; Jazz Singer Had Wide Influence
Billie Holiday performing in Manhattan in 1947.
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From 2011: Amy Winehouse, British Soul Singer With a Troubled Life, Dies at 27
Amy Winehouse sold millions of albums and won five Grammy Awards.
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From 2019: Agnès Varda, Influential French New Wave Filmmaker, Dies at 90
She was closely associated with the film movement known as the New Wave, although her reimagining of cinematic conventions predated it.
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From 2000: Hedy Lamarr, Sultry Star Who Reigned in Hollywood
Hedy Lamarr posing for a promotional portrait for the 1944 film “The Heavenly Body.”
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From 1957: Gabriela Mistral, Poet, Is Dead; Won Nobel Prize for Literature
Gabriela Mistral, seated, in 1945, showing her Nobel Prize to the Swedish writer Hjalmar Gullberg, right.
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From 1968: Helen Keller, 87, Dies; She Became Symbol of Courage
She overcame blindness and deafness, but insisted that there was nothing miraculous about her achievements.
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From 2011: Nancy Wake, Proud Spy and Nazi Foe, Dies at 98
Nancy Wake in an undated photo. She received so many medals for her wartime service, she said, that she lived out her old age on the proceeds from their sale.
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From 2011: Madame Nhu, Vietnam War Lightning Rod, Dies
Madame Nhu in 1963. She was a forceful counterweight to her husband, Ngo Dinh Nhu, the chief political adviser and brother of former President Ngo Dinh Diem of South Vietnam.
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From 1991: Suicide of Jiang Qing, Mao’s Widow, Is Reported
Jiang Qing in 1945 with her husband, Mao Zedong, the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party. After he died in 1976, she soon lost power.
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From 2003: Leni Riefenstahl, Filmmaker and Nazi Propagandist, Dies at 101
Leni Riefenstahl in 1936, the year that the German Olympic Committee commissioned her to record the Berlin Olympics.
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From 2017: Frances Gabe, Creator of the Only Self-Cleaning Home, Dies at 101
Frances Gabe put the kitchen of her self-cleaning house through its paces in 2002.
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From 2008: Mildred Loving, Who Battled Ban on Mixed-Race Marriage, Dies at 68
Mrs. Loving’s anger over being banished from Virginia for marrying a white man led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling overturning state miscegenation laws.
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Track NASA’s Artemis II Mission in Real Time
As NASA invites the public to follow the Artemis II mission as a crew of four astronauts venture around the Moon inside the agency’s Orion spacecraft, people around the world can pinpoint Orion dur...
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Labour whip restored to farm tax plan rebel MP
Markus Campbell-Savours says he is relieved after rebelling against the government's farm tax plan.
bbc.com
Gilts sell off sharply on fears of inflation from Iran war
Hopes for Bank of England rate cuts fade as oil and gas prices soar
ft.com
Wilkinson salutes Wales' World Cup bid 'finishers'
Rhian Wilkinson says the impact of her "finishers" is evidence of the increased options at her disposal as Wales plot a path to the 2027 Women's World Cup.
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Crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne ‘no longer’ interested in Reform-Tory election pact
Donor who has given £12m to Reform UK had previously wanted Nigel Farage to keep open mind about deal with ConservativesChristopher Harborne, the ultra-wealthy political donor who has given £12m to...
theguardian.com
In a bid to counter China, Trump hosts a summit for Latin America leaders
Experts say Trump must offer 'tangible economic benefits' to Latin America to curb China's growth in the region.
aljazeera.com
Thousands of Syrian refugees flee Lebanon after Israeli strikes
Thousands of Syrian refugees are fleeing Israeli strikes across Lebanon and trying to return to Syria.
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Lingard signs for Brazilian club Corinthians on a free transfer
Former Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard has ended a two-month wait for a new club by joining Brazil Serie A side Corinthians on a free transfer.
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The Game of Thrones movie is coming – but how are they going to make audiences root for the baddies?
The early intel from George RR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels paints the Targaryens as tyrants – so making them the heroes is going to require some hefty literary PRThere must be a few Game...
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Feshareki/BBC Singers/Goddard review – goddess-inspired soundscape stuck in the great unknown
St Martin-in-the-Fields, LondonShiva Feshareki’s Divine Feminine fails to find its focus despite soprano Emma Tring’s incandescent, fearless performance of Celtic deity BrigidShiva Feshareki’s Divi...
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Leeds condemn 'unexpected, disappointing' Ramadan boos but cite 'mitigating circumstances'
Leeds have condemned the "unexpected and disappointing" booing from fans during a scheduled pause for players to break their Ramadan fast in last weekend's defeat to Man City - but set out a number...
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Weekends on the Space Station
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir trims the hair of fellow NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway in this March 1, 2026, image. Meir uses an electric razor attached to a vacuum that collects loose clippings to kee...
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António Lobo Antunes, Portuguese novelist who chronicled dictatorship and war, dies aged 83
Author of more than 30 novels, including Fado Alexandrino and The Inquisitors’ Manual, was widely seen as one of the most important voices in modern Portuguese literatureAntónio Lobo Antunes, the P...
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Ballet de Lorraine: Acid Gems and a Folia review – clubby cool with a wild streak
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London Adam Linder delivers a zingy riff on Balanchine’s Jewels while Marco da Silva Ferreira masses a raucous party crowdIn 2008 Adam Linder won the Place p...
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NASA to Cover Northrop Grumman Cargo Spacecraft Departure
After delivering more than 11,000 pounds of supplies, science investigations, hardware, and other cargo to the International Space Station for NASA and its international partners, the Cygnus XL spa...
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Badenoch presses Starmer to strike Iranian missile sites
RAF jets have been shooting down missiles fired by Iran, but are not taking part in strikes on its sites.
bbc.com
Oil surges above $90 a barrel for first time in Iran war
Traders are bracing for a longer conflict and further production shutdowns
ft.com
‘No deal with Iran except unconditional surrender,’ Trump says
US president stakes out maximalist war aims as conflict wreaks havoc across the region amid rising death toll.
aljazeera.com
No lawsuits required: U.S. Customs is working on a system to refund tariffs
U.S. Customs told the trade court it aims for a streamlined process in 45 days to return importers' money without requiring individual lawsuits.
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Bethell's breakout winter boosts England's future
In completing the set of centuries across all formats despite T20 World Cup semi-final defeat by India, Jacob Bethell shows why he is integral to England's future, writes Matthew Henry.
bbc.com
NHL trade grades: Ducks make big swing to land John Carlson
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
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Leslie Odom Jr, Broadway’s original Aaron Burr, to join London cast of Hamilton
Actor who won a Tony award in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical will reprise the role for West End debutLeslie Odom Jr, who originated the role of Aaron Burr in Hamilton on Broadway, is to return to...
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From luxury ‘dupes’ to literary doubles: why doppelgangers are everywhere right now
AI ‘twins’, Mar-a-Lago lookalikes, Melania impersonator conspiracies … doubles proliferate in today’s culture – and nowhere more so than in a series of unsettling new novels that draw on a rich got...
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Qatar warns Iran war could halt Gulf energy exports ‘within weeks’
Global economies will be affected if the war on Iran continues for weeks, according to Qatar's energy minister.
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Elementary school in Tehran hit, Iran’s foreign ministry says
Footage shared by Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman purportedly shows destruction in Shahid Hamedani School in Tehran.
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TriZetto confirms 3.4M people’s health and personal data was stolen during breach
Health tech giant TriZetto has confirmed that more than 3.4 million people had personal and health information stolen in a 2024 cyberattack, which the company failed to detect for almost a year.
techcrunch.com
Aussies edge India on day one of Healy's last Test
Australia captain Alyssa Healy makes just 13 in the first innings of her final match before retirement but the hosts edge India on day one of the day-night Test in Perth.
bbc.com
Oscar race enters final stretch as Sinners gains ground with Actor awards win
With voting now closed, the months-long campaign for Oscar glory is over – but industry insiders are still dissecting every award-season clue in a tight best picture raceVoting for the Oscars close...
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Middle East conflicts largely avoided energy facilities in the past. Not in this war
Recent conflicts in the region have either spared energy infrastructure or caused limited damage. That isn't the case in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
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Post your questions for Kim Gordon
The Sonic Youth musician will answer your queries ahead of the release of her third solo album Play MeShe’s one of the icons of American alt-rock, and a heroic example of someone who maintains perf...
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Indonesia outlines plan to limit under-16s’ access to social media
Indonesian has outlined new regulations that would restrict users under 16 from accessing digital platforms.
techcrunch.com
Whyte & Henderson set to debut at World Championships
Having each completed three successive Scottish titles, Ross Whyte and Fay Henderson will make their World Curling Championship debuts this month.
bbc.com
Poll: A majority of Americans opposes U.S. military action in Iran
Most Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of Iran, and a majority sees Iran as either only a minor threat or no threat at all, an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds.
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Humanity heating planet faster than ever before, study finds
Researchers identify sharp rise to about 0.35C every decade, after excluding natural fluctuations such as El NiñoHumanity is heating the planet faster than ever before, a study has found.Climate br...
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City Detect, which uses AI to help cities stay safe and clean, raises $13M Series A
City Detect, a company that helps local governments prevent urban decay, is in at least 17 cities so far, including Dallas and Miami.
techcrunch.com
Britain’s war hawks are very upset that Keir Starmer isn’t personally riding a bomb all the way to Tehran | Marina Hyde
Didn’t you know? True British patriots are the ones who want to join an obviously disastrous war on behalf of Israel and Donald TrumpHave you heard enough pant-wetting about Britain’s “reputation”...
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Quantum scale-up Pasqal plans $2B SPAC listing, promises to ‘remain French’
A SPAC deal that is set to take French quantum company Pasqal public on the Nasdaq values the company at $2 billion pre-money.
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India’s Karnataka signals intent to ban social media for under-16s
Karnataka's proposal highlights a growing global debate over children’s rights and online policy.
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Ogunbowale arrested following Unrivaled title win
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami early Thursday morning following the Unrivaled championship after she allegedly punched a man in the f...
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Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.
bbc.com
Spurs target Freedman in sporting director search
Tottenham are interested in appointing Dougie Freedman as the club's new sporting director.
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After Europe, WhatsApp will let rival AI companies offer chatbots in Brazil
Meta is now allowing rival AI companies to provide their chatbots on WhatsApp to Brazilian users for a fee, a day after the company confirmed a similar decision for users in Europe.
techcrunch.com
Patience key for England against Iceland - Wiegman
England manager Sarina Wiegman says it is "very important" her team are patient if goals do not come quickly in their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifier against Iceland on Saturday.
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‘I love being proactive about ageing gracefully’: Kerry Washington on memes, Botox and imperfect women
The Scandal star made history as the first Black woman to lead a TV show in 40 years. Now, she’s back in the hot seat with starry thriller Imperfect Women, and she’s determined to keep shaking up t...
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Corsair Sabre V2 Carbon Fiber and Magnesium Gaming Mice Review
It is worth using motorsports materials in a gaming mouse? As long as it's the same price as plastic.
wired.com
Injuries, ill-discipline and how a nightmare season unfolded for Spurs
Tottenham's relegation fears intensified with their 3-1 loss at home to Crystal Palace on Thursday night as a miserable season teeters towards full-blown disaster.
skysports.com
Moscow sees significant rise in demand for Russian oil, gas amid Iran war
International Energy Agency warns against politically and economically wrong return to reliance on Russian energy.
aljazeera.com
‘We know Shaheds’: Ukraine touts drone expertise in US-Israel war with Iran
Ukraine, which has years of experience in downing Russia's Iran-made drones, wants to assist the US and Israel.
aljazeera.com
Air travel remains disrupted across the Middle East.
Empty check-in counters previously occupied by Emirates and Etihad Airways at John F. Kennedy International Airport, in New York City on Monday.
nytimes.com
Maguire World Cup prospects not impacted by criminal conviction, say lawyers
Harry Maguire's lawyers are adamant that the Manchester United defender does not have a criminal record and he has complete freedom to travel - despite him being convicted in a Greek court and bein...
skysports.com
The song that rhymes ‘pepperoni’ with ‘feeling okey-dokey’: the UK’s odd new Eurovision entry is here
From dipping biscuits in mugs filled with baked beans to singing about eating custard, Look Mum No Computer’s Eins, Zwei, Drei is trying to win through novelty value. Will it backfire?What is to be...
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Injured Russian soldiers can compete at future Paralympics, says IPC boss
Russian soldiers injured in the war against Ukraine would be welcome to compete at future Paralympic Games, says International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons.
bbc.com
Global bonds slump as Iran war upsets rate-cut bets
Debt markets head for worst week in more than a year after energy price surge sparks inflation fears
ft.com
Amid Iran war, will Russia exploit Ukraine’s shortage of Patriot missiles?
Zelenskyy says more US-made Patriot defence systems were used in three days of the Iran war than in Ukraine since 2022.
aljazeera.com
The best recent poetry – review roundup
Gravity Archives by Andrew Motion; Rabbitbox by Wayne Holloway-Smith; Strange Architectures by JL Williams; I Do Know Some Things by Richard SikenGravity Archives by Andrew Motion (Faber, £12.99)Fr...
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Add to playlist: the maximalist melancholy of Hannah Lew and the week’s best tracks
The Californian creative navigates seamlessly from bass-driven disco to sparse electronic beats on her expansive debut albumFrom Richmond, CaliforniaRecommended if you like Molly Nilsson, Chromatic...
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Hockney scrolls through Bayeux, Brideshead gets revisited and Stubbs leads the field – the week in art
A spectacular record of a year in Normandy, the photogenic buildings of Sir John Vanbrugh and extraordinary paintings of horses – all in your weekly dispatchStubbs: Portrait of a HorseGeorge Stubbs...
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Trump broke his promises to pursue this unwinnable war. Britain must not follow him into the abyss | Simon Jenkins
The bombing of Iran is deeply unpopular. Despite the Tories’ urgings, Keir Starmer must not further embroil the UK in this disasterKeir Starmer’s immediate response to the Israeli-US attack on Iran...
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Allen gets new weapon as Moore is traded to Bills
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What is the PrSM missile that the US used for the first time in Iran?
US CENTCOM said Precision Strike Missiles were used in Operation Epic Fury.
aljazeera.com
Suns forward Brooks arrested on suspected DU
Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said.
espn.com
British strikes on targets in Iran would be lawful, says deputy prime minister
David Lammy says deploying RAF jets to protect British nationals and staff would be ‘entirely legal’
ft.com
Iranians mourn Khamenei as they gather for first Friday prayers during war
Worshippers wave Iranian flags and chant slogans against the US and Israel, as they gather to pray amid attacks.
aljazeera.com
A century of care: Wildlife Trusts mark 100th birthday with woodland project
First of the trusts, formed with 12 people in a Norfolk pub in 1926, buys swath of farmland to restore to natureThe place where Norton Wood once stood is now a vast field of decaying wheat stubble....
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‘Did I just hear what I thought I heard?’: Sinners’ Delroy Lindo on Bafta N-word controversy
The actor says he had only ‘a nanosecond’ to process the racial slur shouted during the Baftas before continuing to present with co-star Michael B JordanSinners star Delroy Lindo has spoken in more...
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Tottenham fighting relegation: What is the plan?
Tottenham's Premier League survival hopes look more desperate by the week. Their chances of relegation now stand at 16.1 per cent after Igor Tudor's disaster start has landed them just one point ab...
skysports.com
I had a front row seat at the Blur v Oasis frenzy – here’s what a new play gets bang on and bafflingly wrong
In 1995, the bands tussled for No 1 – and the Britpop crown. Our writer was on the inside of the mad-for-it contest. Does The Battle accurately capture this divisive moment? And what was Noel’s pro...
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Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices
The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.
bbc.com
Sources: Raiders set to release veteran QB Smith
The Raiders are releasing quarterback Geno Smith, barring a trade before the start of the new league year, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.
espn.com
Source: Wild keep up in Central, get Flyers' Brink
The Wild have added Bobby Brink in a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, a source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski. The Minnesota native has 13 goals and 13 assists this season.
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MVP to feature women's boxing with ESPN deal
Most Valuable Promotions has launched MVPW, a new global platform for women's boxing, and has inked a multiyear deal with ESPN that will start with three events featuring Alycia Baumgardner, Caroli...
espn.com
Digested week: it’s been a rough year – so thank you to our politicians for giving me plenty to write about
I’ve lost count of the number of sketches I wrote from the chemo ward as Jill went through the hell of cancer treatmentIt’s been a while since I last wrote the digested week. Last May, my wife was...
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From Ukraine to Iran, Hacking Security Cameras Is Now Part of War’s ‘Playbook’
New research shows hundreds of attempts by apparent Iranian state hackers to hijack consumer-grade cameras, timed to missile and drone strikes. Israel, Russia, and Ukraine have also adopted this tr...
wired.com
4 Arrested in London on Suspicion of Spying on Jews for Iran
The headquarters of the Metropolitan Police in London. The arrests were part of a long-running investigation, police said.
nytimes.com
A weak Iran would backfire on the United States
Destabilising Iran risks triggering internal fragmentation, regional instability and global economic shock.
aljazeera.com
Nigeria: ‘Renewed Hope’ or ‘Hopelessness’? | Mehdi Hasan and Daniel Bwala
Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Nigerian president’s spokesperson Daniel Bwala on the government’s record in office.
aljazeera.com
Under the mirrorball: the kings and queens of disco – in pictures
Disco brought together music, fashion and nightlife in a cultural phenomenon that conquered the world. In A Night at the Disco by Alice Harris and Christian John Wikane, the stars of the scene are...
theguardian.com
Why Is Alexa+ So Bad?
I stuck Amazon’s Echo Show 15 and its Alexa+ AI assistant in my kitchen for a month. Things have not gone well.
wired.com
Pastors pray for Trump as strikes on Iran continue
Video shows pastors praying over US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office amid US strikes on Iran.
aljazeera.com
4 Arrested in London on Suspicion of Spying on Jews for Iran
The headquarters of the Metropolitan Police in London. The arrests were part of a long-running investigation, police said.
nytimes.com
Russian attacks on Kramatorsk escalate Ukraine war as Kyiv regains ground
Ukraine has won back some territory this year for the first time since 2023 amid claims of soaring Russian losses.
aljazeera.com
Sources: Watson deal reworked to shrink cap hit
The Browns have once again restructured the contract of quarterback Deshaun Watson, league sources confirmed to ESPN, a move that frees close to $36 million in cap space and lowers what was the lar...
espn.com
Hallé: Huw Watkins album review – Covid-era commissions capture energy and hope after lockdown
(Hallé)Hallé/ElderWatkins’s symphony, fanfare and concerto make for a spirited showcase of the orchestra’s clean harmoniesThis recording is a celebration of what a fruitful relationship between a c...
theguardian.com
Home Office may forcibly remove child asylum seekers from UK in handcuffs
Move is part of scheme to target families for expedited voluntary removals before enforced removal proceedingsChildren may be forcibly removed from the UK in handcuffs to “overcome noncompliance” a...
theguardian.com
'No issues' with Hearn after Aspinall deal - White
Dana White says he has "no issues" with Eddie Hearn after UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall signed for the boxing promotor's new talent agency.
bbc.com
New video shows rescue of Iran sailors after US attack on ship
New video shows rescue of Iran sailors after US attack on ship
aljazeera.com
Saba Sams: ‘I’ve no interest in reading Wuthering Heights again’
The Send Nudes author on rereading Lorrie Moore, finding Dodie Smith at the right time, and the enduring brilliance of Muriel SparkMy earliest reading memoryI remember reading Jacqueline Wilson alo...
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In a world of lies, we need the BBC more than ever. This week could be our last chance to save it | Polly Toynbee
As the public consultation on the BBC nears its end, the right will be out in force to undermine it. But its supporters can do their bit – with this guidanceThe BBC may have a over one and a half y...
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James breaks 39-year record for most field goals in NBA history
LeBron James broke the record for the most field goals in NBA history which had been previously held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar since 1989.
skysports.com
RAF jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases, says David Lammy - UK politics live
Deputy prime minister says while jets currently only shooting down missiles, there is legal basis for them to do moreMiddle East crisis – live updatesHello and welcome to the UK politics blog.Royal...
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Simo Cell and Abdullah Miniawy: Dying Is the Internet review | Ammar Kalia's global album of the month
(Dekmantel UFO)The latest collaboration between the French producer and Egyptian singer pairs soaring musicality with frenetic electronics to examine the age of AIEgyptian singer Abdullah Miniawy h...
theguardian.com
Khamenei’s Killing Sparks Anger and Grief in South Asia’s Shiite Muslims
Shiite Muslims during a candlelit protest in Srinagar on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Qatar warns war will force Gulf to stop energy exports within weeks
Gas producer says it will take ‘weeks to months’ to restore deliveries after Iranian drone strike
ft.com
Will the Houthis join Iran’s war?
As the regional conflict escalates, Abdel-Malik al-Houthi faces a strategic choice: intervene or stay out.
aljazeera.com
Sole Iranian Paralympian to miss out on Games
Iranian athlete Aboulfazl Khatibi will not compete at the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games because he can't safely travel to Italy amid the intensifying Middle East war, the International Paralympic...
espn.com
The Scottish avalanche forecasters – photo essay
Photographer Murdo MacLeod patrols the snow with members of the Scottish Avalanche Information Service, which has for several decades published a vital daily avalanche forecast for mountain areasSc...
theguardian.com
The War on Iran Puts Global Chip Supplies and AI Expansion at Risk
From helium extraction in Qatar to shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, the semiconductor industry depends on fragile links across the Gulf. Escalation could ripple through global chip production.
wired.com
Ohtani hits grand slam as Japan cruises in WBC
Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 to win its opener at the World Baseball Classic.
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Lebanon at ‘Tipping Point’ as It Seeks to Disarm Hezbollah
Hezbollah supporters gathering in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday to mourn the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
nytimes.com
James Acaster review – standup in terrific form with tangled tribute act to himself
Clapham Grand, LondonIn his touring show, Acaster introduces a new alter ego, adding even more layers to his material, along with some trenchant political gags‘I’m the UK’s No 1 James Acaster tribu...
theguardian.com
Cost to US for war on Iran is $3.7bn in first 100 hours, says think tank
Most of the costs are not budgeted for, meaning the Pentagon will need to request more funding soon, researchers say.
aljazeera.com
Waterbaby: Memory Be a Blade review – stellar singer-songwriter pieces post-breakup life back together
(Sub Pop)The Stockholm musician’s debut album is a fascinating character study with improvised lyrics and a light, pretty sound that belies its emotional depthThe bewilderment of a romantic breakup...
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Tens of thousands in scramble for flights out of Middle East amid Iran war
Wealthy travellers are paying up to $200,000 to charter flights out of the region.
aljazeera.com
What questions face Scotland 100 days from World Cup opener?
It is 100 days from Scotland's World Cup opener, so what questions are facing head coach Steve Clarke as he makes final preparations?
bbc.com
'His greatest hits are insane' - James claims another NBA record
LeBron James surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most field goals in NBA history as the Los Angeles Lakers lose at the Denver Nuggets.
bbc.com
Anger in Cyprus over UK bases as US-Israel war with Iran endangers island
Protests grow as attack on British military site stirs fears that Cyprus is being dragged into a regional conflict.
aljazeera.com
War Machine review – Netflix bravely asks: what if Predator but Transformers?
Reacher’s Alan Ritchson takes on alien robots in an action thriller that benefits from some better-than-usual streaming special effectsYou’d be forgiven for skipping past Netflix’s gory, militarist...
theguardian.com
Week in wildlife: a watchful egret, a sun-seeking swan and a procession of caterpillars
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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‘The beast inside me wants to move!’ The smart, slapstick world of Audrey Hobert, the Steve Martin of pop
She co-wrote Gracie Abrams’ hit album then struck out solo, winning a fervent cult for her funny, wordy songs. As her tour hits the UK, she explains why imperfection is so important in popBackstage...
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Why Hamnet should win the best picture Oscar
By forefronting Jessie Buckley’s Agnes at the expense of her megastar husband, this female-directed feminist fest gives voice to the anguished howls of disenfranchised women everywhereOn paper, it...
theguardian.com
Thousands displaced in Beirut after Israeli forced evacuation order
Thousands displaced in Beirut after Israeli forced evacuation order
aljazeera.com
Israel After the Iran War
The false promise of total victory.
foreignaffairs.com
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's top game in March
Here are the games each fan base should have circled on the calendar.
espn.com
Let's project new contracts for 20 free agents: Can Alec Pierce earn north of $25 million per year?
Dan Graziano made calls around the NFL to get a sense of how contracts might look for 20 free agents and then made predictions on exact terms.
espn.com
World Baseball Classic predictions: Will Japan repeat or is United States the team to beat?
Our experts make their picks for every round of the 2026 WBC -- from pool play through the championship game.
espn.com
Death toll in Israel’s Lebanon attacks over 120 as Beirut, south, east hit
Lebanon's Hezbollah group urges Israelis to evacuate border areas as Israel continues to bomb the country.
aljazeera.com
‘Having 36 dancers waiting for me fills me with dread’: choreographer Crystal Pite on her seminal productions
The Canadian dance director has created a dazzling body of work that tackles human relationships and the big questions of our times. She talks through pivotal moments in her careerThere aren’t many...
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Hard Boiled review – John Woo’s outrageously explosive 1992 cop thriller is pure action mayhem
Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung face off in a wildly inventive film whose hospital shootout remains one of cinema’s most irresistible set piecesJohn Woo’s Hong Kong cop-thriller extravaganza from 1992...
theguardian.com
How UK cuts to climate finance could bankrupt ecosystems at home – and abroad
In this week’s newsletter: From nature projects to biodiversity funds, key programmes will suffer as the UK aims to lower its international climate finance commitments by billionsThe UK’s spy chief...
theguardian.com
Texas GOP worries runoff could make party vulnerable before November election
The runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has Republicans worried that infighting ahead of May's primary could make the GOP vulnerable before the general election.
npr.org
Tehran hit by heavy bombing on day seven of US-Israel war on Iran
An Al Jazeera correspondent in Tehran describes the bombardment in Iran's capital as more intense than previously seen.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: prepare for a very exciting Winter Paralympics!
The opening ceremony kicks off with hosts including GB’s most decorated Paralympian, Sarah Storey. Plus: Steve Backshall’s on Hippo Watch. Here’s what to watch this evening6.30pm, Channel 4The high...
theguardian.com
Iran war: What is happening on day seven of US-Israel attacks?
After six days of US-Israeli attacks on Iran, the conflict is escalating as regional tensions rise.
aljazeera.com
Tackling air pollution should be part of government work to cut cancer rates, scientists say
New European Code Against Cancer calls on politicians to phase out use of fossil fuels in homesCutting air pollution should form part of government strategies to reduce cancer rates, the European C...
theguardian.com
This is a life and death story for the UK – so why is it being brushed under the carpet?
The news that healthy life expectancy is in decline in Britain exposes a serious truth about the state we’re inMy guess is you keep across the news. You know Andy Mountbatten-Windsor has just had t...
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Mass stranding of whales on Scottish beach caused by loyalty to their pod, report finds
The 55 pilot whales, which had to be euthanised, had been following a female having a difficult birth, scientists believeThe mass stranding and death of 55 whales on the Isle of Lewis in 2023 was c...
theguardian.com
Littler 'back to his best' in Cardiff - but will win provide Premier League catalyst?
Luke Littler's emphatic Premier League Darts victory in Cardiff could provide the catalyst the world No 1 has been searching for.
skysports.com
Iran targets Israeli embassy in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia intercepts missile
Multiple Gulf nations, Arab states, as well as Turkiye and Azerbaijan are caught in the crosshairs of the war.
aljazeera.com
As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia’s Global Influence Erodes
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia went to a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow last month.
nytimes.com
‘Cavalier and demeaning’: the Trump team’s hyper-aggressive war rhetoric
White House boasts of the military’s lethality and prowess but critics pan the language as callous and cruel
ft.com
The vulnerable Gulf energy assets putting the world on edge
Infrastructure in the region plays a critical role in global power supply
ft.com
The billionaire ‘buccaneer’ braving the Strait of Hormuz
George Prokopiou’s Dynacom is one of the few legal operators willing to sail to and from the Gulf
ft.com
Can the Gulf still act as an airline hub for the world?
All regular flights at the three hubs of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha remain suspended
ft.com
F1 races at risk as Middle East war disrupts sport
Formula 1 is ‘monitoring situation’ ahead of planned races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month
ft.com
Iran hits Amazon data centres in jolt to Gulf AI drive
First known military strike on a US hyperscaler rattles regional ambitions to build multibillion-dollar cloud facilities
ft.com
‘Our bond is private. Some things have to stay between us’: Paolo Sorrentino and Toni Servillo on smoking, cinema and secrets
A drama about a president at the end of his career, La Grazia is the director’s finest film since The Great Beauty. As he reunites with his longtime collaborator, the pair discuss ageing, loyalty a...
theguardian.com
The Dinosaurs review – Morgan Freeman’s narration is so soothing, you could use this as a relaxation aid
Yes, there are plenty of big-budget visual effects of prehistoric creatures in Steven Spielberg’s natural history show. But the voiceover is the real drawIt’s difficult these days to make a nature...
theguardian.com
Homegoing service will celebrate civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in Chicago
Chicago native Jennifer Hudson is among the singers performing at a memorial for the civil rights leader who died last month. Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will attend.
npr.org
Former Sen. Ben Sasse talks about the state of US politics and his fight with cancer
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, a Republican from Nebraska, talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the state of politics and his life after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.
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About Air Traffic Management and Safety Project
The Air Traffic Management and Safety (ATMS) project defines, validates, and transfers advanced requirements and technologies to shift air traffic management from tactical to strategic. This chang...
nasa.gov
US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.
bbc.com
Reprieve for India as US eases sanctions on buying Russian oil
New Delhi to benefit from 30-day waiver as energy prices soar
ft.com
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal forced to let one key player go this summer
Arsenal must offload a first-term player in the summer to balance their books, but who could it be? Transfer Talk has the latest.
espn.com
U.S. Restarts Diplomatic Relations With Venezuela
A protest last month in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, demanding freedom for political prisoners.
nytimes.com
US House joins Senate to vote down war powers resolution
The US House of Representatives has joined the Senate in killing a war powers resolution for the war in Iran.
aljazeera.com
About Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders Project
The Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders (AAMP) project accelerates advanced air mobility technologies for wildfire response and urban transportation through real-world demonstrations and strategic pa...
nasa.gov
Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over risk designation
The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.
bbc.com
Caps trade vet defenseman Carlson to Ducks
In what might be the most surprising development ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline, John Carlson's time with the Capitals is over.
espn.com
Astronomers discover giant cosmic sheet around the Milky Way
For decades, astronomers wondered why most nearby galaxies are speeding away from the Milky Way instead of being pulled in by its gravity. New simulations reveal the answer: our galaxy sits in a gi...
sciencedaily.com
Not Just Oil: In Venezuela, U.S. Interior Secretary Pushes for Mining Access
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s new leader, in Caracas on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Asia’s big economies brace for Iran war energy shock
Some of the world’s biggest fuel importers rush to secure oil and gas supplies as Middle East conflict chokes flow
ft.com
Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia
The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K'Gari.
bbc.com
Anthropic to challenge DOD’s supply chain label in court
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he plans to challenge the Department of Defense's designation of the AI firm as a supply chain risk. He claims most Anthropic customers are unaffected by the label.
techcrunch.com
Who is Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC’s new commander?
Ahmad Vahidi takes command of Iran's Revolutionary Guards as the country battles a devastating US-Israeli assault.
aljazeera.com
State Department Is Accused of Slow Assistance in Iran War for Americans Abroad
Passengers evacuated from the Middle East arrived at Dulles International Airport on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Despite rust, Young dazzles Wiz crowd in debut
In his limited time on the court, Trae Young proved in his Wizards debut that he's the type of player the team hasn't had since John Wall, thrilling the D.C. crowd and finishing with 12 points in a...
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US says Iran missile attacks down 90% after strikes from B-2 bombers
The US says B-2 bombers have dropped dozens of 2,000-pound bombs on buried Iranian ballistic missile launchers.
aljazeera.com
Superfood Fuels Mating Frenzy for Critically Endangered Kakapo
A kakapo with eggs on Anchor Island, in New Zealand. The island is known for lacking of the kind of predators that threaten the parrots.
nytimes.com
Trump says Iran wants to ‘make a deal’ to end the war
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says the country is not asking for a ceasefire
ft.com
These women fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and warn against another one
Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.
bbc.com
Will China Overplay Its Hand?
How Beijing’s confidence will shake up the Trump-Xi summit.
foreignaffairs.com
The Mirage of a New Middle East
War with Iran won’t reshape the region the way America wants.