Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment is a sign Iran’s hardline policies will continue
Selection of slain ayatollah’s son is seen as act of defiance against war launched by US and Israel
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-03-08
Ireland claim World Cup place with shootout win
Ireland clinch a place in the Hockey World Cup finals with a dramatic shootout win over Japan to finish third at the qualification tournament in Santiago.
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Sabalenka 'super-focused' for Indian Wells win
World number one Aryna Sabalenka hits 23 winners as she beats Jaqueline Cristian to move into the fourth round at Indian Wells.
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Iran names Ayatollah Khamenei’s son as new leader after father’s killing
Iranian state television has announced that the Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader.
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Wilson agrees new West Ham deal - Monday's gossip
Callum Wilson agrees to stay with West Ham, Ibrahim Sangare added to Manchester United shortlist and Manchester City close in Tino Livramento.
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Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s New Supreme Leader?
A handout image from Iran state media of Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran in 2024.
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Iran Has a New Supreme Leader. What Does That Mean?
Mojtaba Khamenei, center, at a rally in Tehran in 2019.
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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
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One ‘party state’: Guinea dissolves main opposition parties
Decree strips parties of legal status and assets, as opposition leader calls on Guineans to resist.
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St Mirren beat Partick Thistle to reach Scottish Cup semi-finals
Goals from Dan Nlundulu and Jake Young helped St Mirren defeat Partick Thistle 2-1 to book their place in the Scottish Cup semi-finals.
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Palestinians killed during Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank
Palestinians were killed after armed Israeli settlers attacked the village of Abu Falah in the occupied West Bank.
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Iran names Khamenei’s son as new Supreme Leader after father’s killing
Mojtaba Khamenei will now be charged with leading Islamic Republic through the biggest crisis in its 47-year history.
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‘Explosive device’ thrown at protest outside NYC Mayor Mamdani home: NYPD
Two people have been arrested after the device was thrown, as far-right demonstrators clashed with counterprotesters.
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If anyone is letting Borthwick down, it's us - Earl
England's Ben Earl defends Steve Borthwick's record as head coach following their defeat by Italy and claims that "large parts of their performance were brilliant".
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Leeds ease past Norwich to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Leeds reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in over 20 years, after comfortably beating Championship side Norwich 3-0 at Elland Road.
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Marches for International Women’s Day denounce war, abuse and oppression
Marches on 115th anniversary of IWD place focus on issues like US-Israeli war on Iran and Trump's links with Epstein.
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India triumphant again - do the rest have any hope of catching them?
India's dominant T20 World Cup title win - their third white-ball trophy in a row - shows the other nations need to catch up, writes Matthew Henry.
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Colombia elects Congress, chooses presidential candidates amid US tensions
Colombians will choose from more than 3,000 candidates vying for 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats.
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Alba party to wind up and not contest Scottish election
Pro-independence party formed by Alex Salmond in 2021 had suffered membership fall and financial crisisThe Alba party has announced that it will wind up and not field any candidates for the 2026 Sc...
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Trump pledges to block legislation until US voter ID law passes
US president continues to focus on election administration ahead of November midterms, sparking concern from critics.
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Aftermath in Iran of US and Israeli air strikes
The US and Israel continue to strike Iran, hitting oil storage depots and refining facilities in Tehran.
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Kiplimo regains world half-marathon record in Lisbon
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo regains the world half-marathon record as he claimed victory in Lisbon on Sunday.
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Pentagon Announces Seventh U.S. Death in War With Iran
The first six American service members killed in the war with Iran were returned to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Saturday.
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How do you track a war in real time?
US and Israel attack Iran: Information is power, and now everyone has it.
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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader amid war?
Mojtaba Khamenei has succeeded his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in joint US-Israel attacks.
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New Zealand's hearts broken again as India add to white-ball dynasty
"I wouldn't mind breaking a few hearts," said New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner on the eve of the T20 World Cup final against India in their opponents' homeland.
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Trump vows control over Iran leaders as officials seek to calm oil concerns
Any new supreme leader will 'not last long' without US approval, Trump says; officials say oil disruptions 'temporary'.
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U.S. Continues Airstrikes Against a Wide Array of Targets in Iran
Smoke rising in Tehran on Sunday after airstrikes.
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Spartans' Fears gets tech for another groin kick
Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. has received another technical foul for a kick toward a player's groin area.
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Boro claim statement win at QPR
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between QPR and Middlesbrough.
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Leeds power past Norwich to reach first FA Cup quarter-final since 2003
Leeds reached their first FA Cup quarter-final since 2003 after easing past Championship side Norwich with a 3-0 victory at Elland Road.
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Trump raises the stakes in Iran by weighing deployment of US ground forces
Democrats and some Republicans fear a deepening involvement in the war with no clear exit strategy
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Leicester beat youthful Bath to gain home cup final
Leicester Tigers overpower defending champions Bath to set up a Prem Rugby Cup final meeting with Exeter at Welford Road.
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India outclass New Zealand to retain T20 World Cup
India put on a show with bat and ball on their way to a dominant 96-run win over New Zealand, as the host nation retain their ICC Men's T20 World Cup title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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Why is the conflict with Iran being framed as a ‘holy war’?
US troops reportedly told the war in Iran is intended to bring about biblical end times, Armageddon.
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Country Joe McDonald, Whose Antiwar Song Became an Anthem, Dies at 84
Country Joe McDonald in 1981. The tone of the politics and social commentary in his songs could range from whimsical to snarky.
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T20 World Cup final: India defeat New Zealand by 96 runs for third title
Bumrah's stunning bowling sealed India's record-breaking win at home after Samson and Abhishek's batting fireworks.
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'Brilliant' Bumrah takes two wickets in two balls
Jasprit Bumrah bowls Jimmy Neesham and Matthew Henry in back-to-back balls, to help India beat New Zealand to retain the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
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West Bank Violence Intensifies, as Israeli Settlers Kill 3 Palestinians
Mourners attending the funeral on Sunday for a man who was killed during an Israeli settler attack in Wadi al-Rakhim, in the southern West Bank.
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Röhl condemns Old Firm pitch invasion as Scottish FA launch investigation
Rangers head coach Danny Röhl has condemned the pitch invasion after Celtic's Old Firm Scottish Cup win at Ibrox, as the Scottish FA confirmed an investigation would be carried out immediately.
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Superb India crush New Zealand to defend T20 title
India banish the ghosts of 2023 by emphatically beating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad to defend their T20 World Cup title.
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The Guardian view on EV charging: China took the right lessons from Britain’s past | Editorial
Megawatt fast EV charging reflects a coordinated grid strategy the UK once used. Privatisation and fragmentation now make that infrastructure far harder to buildThe future of electric cars arrived...
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War in the Middle East: Britain’s involvement so far, from sea to sky
Starmer has allowed the US to use British bases for ‘defensive operations’ in Iran. What other actions has he taken?To Donald Trump, the UK’s involvement in the US assault on Iran – letting America...
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Eubank-Benn, Wardley, Usyk & Itauma all winners at Boxing Board awards
Conor Benn’s first fight with Chris Eubank Jr won the Contest of the Year prize at the prestigious British Boxing Board of Control awards.
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India hammer New Zealand in final to make T20 World Cup history
India became the first men's side to win the T20 World Cup three times and the first to claim back-to-back titles with an emphatic 96-run victory over New Zealand continuing their white-ball domina...
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Private jet used for Nigel Farage Chagos stunt linked to Reform mega-donor
Exclusive: Plane that flew Reform leader to Maldives appears to be linked to billionaire Christopher HarborneNigel Farage’s attempt to reach the Chagos Islands military base was made on a private...
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Liverpool and Man Utd complain to X about 'sickening' Grok posts
The UK government says it is "sickening and irresponsible" that X's AI tool Grok generated explicit posts about the Hillsborough and Heysel disasters, the death of Diogo Jota and the Munich air dis...
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England's Bradbury clinches third career win
England's Dan Bradbury birdies five of the last 10 holes to clinch a one-shot victory at the DP World Tour's Joburg Open.
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Iran crisis stokes fears among UK farmers over higher fertiliser costs
Soaring production costs could add to recent woes of poor harvests and a five-year-low wheat price
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We, the American people, have had enough of endless wars
The US-Israeli war on Iran is illegal and goes against the interests of the American people.
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Owner of ICE detention facility sees big opportunity in AI man camps
AI data center developers are increasingly relying on a style of camp popularized as housing for men working in remote oil fields.
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Starmer speaks with Trump after president criticises lack of UK support for Iran strikes
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Duke women rally past Louisville to win ACC title
No. 13 Duke rallied to win its second straight women's Atlantic Coast Conference tournament title, beating No. 12 Louisville 70-65 in overtime Sunday.
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England's men win World Cup qualifying tournament
England's men win their Hockey World Cup qualification tournament with a 4-1 victory over Pakistan in the final in Egypt.
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Defending champion Littler into UK Open semis
World number one Luke Littler beats 2022 winner Danny Noppert to reach the semi-finals of the UK Open in Minehead.
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Switzerland votes to end ‘marriage penalty’ in historic tax referendum
Narrow victory paves way for scrapping rules that some say unfairly penalised married couples
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Southampton knock out Fulham with stoppage-time penalty
Southampton's Ross Stewart scores a penalty in stoppage time against Fulham which sends the Championship side to the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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Furious row erupts over Madrid site of one of Robert Capa’s most important pictures
City council accused of sidelining Peironcely 10 campaigners who have tried for years to turn building into centre celebrating the war photographer’s workOne winter’s day almost 90 years ago, the H...
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Exeter overpower Northampton to reach Prem Cup final
Exeter score four tries as they beat Northampton Saints 31-14 at Sandy Park to reach the Prem Rugby Cup final.
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Trump says he won't sign bills until Congress overhauls voting
President Trump is pushing the Senate to abandon the filibuster and pass SAVE American Act, a bill top Democrat calls 'Jim Crow 2.0'
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Oil market braces for $100 a barrel as Middle East producers cut output
Further attacks on energy infrastructure over weekend also pose new threat
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‘Gulf countries may question US capability to protect them’
‘This war has not been thought through’
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Neesham takes three wickets in an over as NZ halt India charge
New Zealand's Jimmy Neesham takes the wickets of Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav in the same over, as India slide to 204-4 in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final.
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'Brilliant' Samson's powerful display puts India on track for huge score
Sanju Samson makes 89 runs off 46 balls, including eight sixes, to put India in the commanding position of 203-2 with five overs to go in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup final against New Zealand.
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Grok posts about fatal football disasters 'sickening', says government
Liverpool and Manchester United have made complaints to social media platform X over posts generated by the Grok AI tool about Hillsborough, Munich and Diogo Jota's death.
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Jarvis misses out on DP World Tour history as Bradbury grabs Joburg Open win
Casey Jarvis narrowly missed out on matching a DP World Tour record as England's Dan Bradbury snatched a one-shot victory at the Joburg Open in South Africa.
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Teenage Oxford United player dies during academy match
The 15-year-old Oxford United academy player collapsed during a game against Fulham.
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Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month
The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.
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Opportunities, perils and pitfalls: how UK parties have responded to war in Iran
Starmer’s ‘purely defensive’ stance has won support among voters, but what challenges lie ahead for each party when it comes to their base’s view of war?Facing one of the most challenging moments o...
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U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Targeted as Iraq Gets Drawn Deeper Into Regional War
The U.S. Embassy in Iraq, in Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone, on Sunday.
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U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Targeted as Iraq Gets Drawn Deeper Into Regional War
The U.S. Embassy in Iraq, in Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone, on Sunday.
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Iran Says It’s Close to Naming a New Supreme Leader
A man holds a picture of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a gathering in Tehran last week to mourn his killing.
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Iran women’s football team sing anthem amid safety concerns during war
Players sing, salute during anthem in last Asian Cup game as rights activists raise concerns over their return to Iran.
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Sharma hits quickfire fifty as India make blistering start in T20 final
Abhishek Sharma hits 50 off 18 balls, as India make the most of the powerplay to sit on 92-0 after six overs in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand.
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Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo regains half-marathon world record in Lisbon
The 25-year-old Ugandan regained the record in Lisbon, five years after first setting it on the same course.
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Two-time Olympian Perathoner wins Paralympic gold
Snowboarder Emanuel Perathoner competed at two Olympics for Italy. After a devastating knee injury, and then a move into Para-sport, he has won Paralympic gold at his home Games.
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Amid escalation, Iran religious scholars signal new leader to be named soon
'Some obstacles have to be removed' and selection must be undisputed inside government, Assembly of Experts members say.
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Sex and the sea snail: how a plucky marine lab brought a mollusk back from the brink
Once abundant in California, the white abalone had all but vanished. Now, thanks to an innovative breeding program, it’s staged a remarkable comebackOn a sunny January afternoon in Bodega Bay, some...
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Two more US aircraft arrive at RAF Fairford
Aircraft touch down in Gloucestershire after Trump given use of British bases for defensive operations in IranMiddle East crisis – live updatesTwo more US air force planes have landed at RAF Fairfo...
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UNICEF spokesman enraged over child casualties from Israeli-US Iran war
UNICEF spokesman James Elder stressed the importance of growing numbers of children killed in global conflicts.
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Pope Leo urges dialogue amid Middle East war
Pope Leo urged dialogue and an end to the violence in the Middle East as tensions escalate in the region.
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Australia thrash India in Healy's final match
Alyssa Healy captains Australia to a 10-wicket Test victory against India in her final match before retirement.
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New rules will lead to more 'drama' in F1 racing
The Chequered Flag podcast's Jennie Gow and Marc Priestly discuss how new F1 regulations will entice "casual fans" with more "drama" on the tracks.
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Al Jazeera reporter boards first flight to Doha since war on Iran
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports from aboard the first flight heading to Doha from Paris since the war on Iran.
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Mercedes 'hit ground running' with new F1 car regulations
On the latest episode of The Chequered Flag Podcast, former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestly credits Mercedes for the way they have managed to "hit the ground running" on integrating new F1 car regul...
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Scorecard: India vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup final
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ICC rejects claims of 'bias' over World Cup travel
The International Cricket Council has defended its attempts to fly teams home from the T20 World Cup and has "categorically" refuted "any claims of bias".
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Starmer must learn the lessons of war, and defend Britain against Donald Trump | Simon Tisdall
As the Iran disaster escalates, Starmer should treat the US president as someone whose actions threaten the lawful, democratic way of life everywhereNine days in, the conduct of the unjustified, il...
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Iran war threatens prolonged impact on energy markets as oil prices rise
The conflict has already led to the suspension of almost a fifth of global crude oil and natural gas supply.
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Salt Lake City awaits Wales if they make World Cup
If Wales qualify for the 2026 World Cup, they are likely to be based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Olympic gold medallist Bankes wins World Cup race
Great Britain's Winter Olympics gold medallist Charlotte Bankes claims victory in the women's snowboard cross at a World Cup event in Erzurum, Turkey on Sunday.
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India play New Zealand in T20 World Cup final LIVE!
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History made as New Zealand bowler takes five wickets in five balls
New Zealander Brett Randell became the first player to take five wickets in five balls in first-class cricket during a remarkable bowling burst in a domestic match in his homeland.
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Honouring Gaza’s women who refused to let the world look away
Women journalists in Gaza have paid a heavy price for refusing to stay silent and continuing to expose Israel’s crimes.
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Russell ready for 'career peak' as Scots eye title
Finn Russell's 51st Scotland appearance will give him a whole new experience in the Six Nations – a chance to win it.
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'England's kick-heavy strategy failed them'
England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses their historic first loss to Italy and why they need to play with more freedom against France.
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Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game?
The opening race of F1's new era in Australia left the drivers with mixed feelings about what the sport had become, writes Andrew Benson.
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Why international law is still the world’s best defence
Should we permit the foundations of international law to erode, the world would slip once more into anarchy and chaos.
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A WORLD FIRST! Bowler takes FIVE wickets in FIVE balls
The unbelievable moment bowler Brett Randell took five wickets in five balls in a domestic game in New Zealand as he became the first player to achieve the feat in first-class cricket.
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Borthwick backed by RFU despite Six Nations disaster
England RFU CEO, Bill Sweeney remains confident in Steve Borthwick's side despite suffering a damaging defeat to Italy in Rome.
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Who pays when the war on Iran breaks air travel?
The war on Iran has closed one of the world's busiest airspaces. Here's what that actually costs.
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The new boss at work may not be human
As companies experiment with AI agents, the technology is beginning to reshape office hierarchies across US and Canada.
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Plan to turn Irish borderlands into Unesco ‘region of literature’
Arts group proposes literary routes across 11 counties linked to writers from Jonathan Swift to Lisa McGeeThe border between Ireland and Northern Ireland used to draw smugglers, paramilitaries, pol...
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Iran war muddles expectations of likely Fed interest rate cuts
The surge in oil prices and a softening labour market pose a dilemma for the US central bank
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Force Your MacBook to Only Charge up to 80 Percent (and Why You Should)
Laptop batteries lag in performance as they age. But you can slow down their deterioration by tweaking your Mac’s charging settings.
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Israeli settlers kill two Palestinians in occupied West Bank
Two Palestinians shot in the head by Israeli settler, a third dies from inhaling tear gas used by Israeli soldiers.
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Crime and Punishment review – gripping portrait of Dostoevsky’s murderous antihero
Cast, DoncasterLaurie Sansom’s bold decision to stage the literary classic with a cast of three pays off in parts thanks to compelling performances and an atmosphere of shadowy dreadYou might say i...
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Hundreds march in New York condemning US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Hundreds of activists filled the streets of New York City in protest of the Israeli-US war on Iran.
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Japan rallies past Australia, clinches WBC pool
Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 behind a seventh-inning, two-run homer with two outs by Masataka Yoshida.
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Russell 'imperious' and Bearman 'raced beautifully' - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Australian Grand Prix.
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Sources: Last-place GA Tech fires Stoudamire
Georgia Tech is dismissing coach Damon Stoudamire, sources told ESPN.
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Singing the news: the story of Italy’s last ‘cantastorie’ – still performing in his 90s
Famous for combining true crime and political scandals into songs – and antagonising Silvio Berlusconi – Franco Trincale keeps the tradition alive in his nursing homeWhen Franco Trincale was a barb...
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T20 World Cup: The Final
After a rollercoaster month of cricket, the T20 World Cup comes down to India and New Zealand.
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Smoke rises over Beirut after Israeli strike on Raouche building
Smoke rose over Beirut after an Israeli strike hit an apartment in the Ramada Hotel building in the Raouche district.
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KKR eyes multibillion-dollar sale of data centre cooling company
Private capital firm seeks big return on investment in CoolIT Systems as AI boom boosts valuations
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Skubal mulls WBC plan, may pitch again for U.S.
Tarik Skubal says he is considering pitching again for the United States at the World Baseball Classic, a potential change in plans for the Tigers' ace.
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A Loose Band of Emerging Powers Is Divided Over Iran
Premier Li Qiang of China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa at a BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro las...
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Randell makes history with five wickets in five balls
New Zealander Brett Randell becomes the first bowler in the 254-year history of first-class cricket to take five wickets in five balls.
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The making of Fargo at 30: ‘Man, you don’t give me this role, I’m gonna shoot your dog’
As the Oscar-winning Coen brothers classic reaches its three decade anniversary, stars of the film discuss the stories behind its productionWilliam H Macy was originally slated for the modest role...
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Ahead of Colombia’s Elections, Violence on the Campaign Trail Rattles Politicians
Police officers deployed across Popayan, Colombia, are monitoring security ahead of legislative elections on Sunday.
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‘It’s our moment’: rival exiles lobby the US to lead Iran after the war
The son of the ousted shah and a longstanding rebel group spend big in Washington in hopes of ruling in Tehran
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Serrano: Women's boxing is evolving
Amanda Serrano believes women’s boxing has reached a new level.
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LIVE: India vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup final
Follow our live build-up, with full toss and team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of the 2026 final.
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Children wounded in the US-Israeli strikes receive treatment in Tehran
Children wounded in US-Israeli strikes on Iran are being treated at a children’s hospital in Tehran.
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Israel strikes Iran’s oil facilities for first time as war enters ninth day
Attacks spark huge fires as they hit four storage facilities and an oil production transfer centre in Tehran and Alborz.
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War fuels debate in Cyprus over UK military bases
“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.
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F1's new rules create 'Mario Kart' racing in Australia season opener
F1 preseason has been dominated by criticism of its new rules, and while Australia's season opener boasted lots of passing, the critiques didn't stop.
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Jack White: ‘I’m not going to put a painful thing out there for some idiot on the internet to stomp all over’
As a new book of his lyrics, poems and selected musings is published, the White Stripes’ singer, songwriter and general guitar hero reflects on poetry, politics and why writing a song is like reuph...
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Hamilton: Ferrari 'right in the fight' with Mercedes in 2026
Lewis Hamilton is confident Ferrari are "right in the fight" with Mercedes at the start of F1's new era after an encouraging start to the season in the Australian Grand Prix.
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Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on Chamberlain record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander moves to within two games of breaking a decades-old NBA record as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Golden State Warriors.
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Iran war: What is happening on day nine of US-Israel attacks?
The US and Israel continue to strike Iran, hitting oil storage depots and refining facilities for the first time.
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'Near-miss grief' showed on our faces after medal woe
Team GB bobsleigher Greg Cackett on the near-miss grief he felt after failing to win a Winter Olympic medal.
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Politics chat: Trump's plans for Iran and Cuba, Kristi Noem's ouster, Texas primaries
We look at the Trump administration's objectives in the war with Iran, as well as the ouster of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
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Kartal saves match point in Indian Wells victory
Briton's Sonay Kartal saves a match point and takes a medical time out before battling to a 6-1 3-6 7-6 (7-2) victory in her second round match against Emma Navarro at Indian Wells.
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NHL playoff watch: Who will win the Pacific Division title?
It's Golden Knights-Oilers at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
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Murray? Tua?? Geno?! Taking a look at who could be the Jets' starting QB in 2026
New York has plenty of options to revamp its quarterbacks room through free agency, trading and the draft.
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The pride and power of Iowa State basketball's Audi Crooks
Audi Crooks hears the haters. But Iowa State's star inherited resilience from her mom and joy from her dad. Her high-scoring game is the ultimate counterpoint.
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China signals it wants a Trump visit despite Iran war
Foreign minister Wang Yi says Beijing ‘positive and open’ on this month’s summit between the US and Chinese presidents
ft.com
Predicting the USWNT's starting lineup for next year's World Cup
With the 2027 Women's World Cup closer than you think, we look at the USWNT's roster and forecast the 11 players Emma Hayes will count on for the tournament.
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Trump accuses Starmer of seeking to 'join wars after we've already won'
The remarks come after a public back-and-forth between Trump and Sir Keir Starmer over UK involvement the US's joint offensive with Israel against Iran.
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Life on Kenya’s largest dump: the invisible workers sorting the world’s rubbish
Plastic, textiles, e-waste and more end up at the vast Dandora site, where waste pickers spend all hours sifting through toxic debris looking for recyclablesOn my journey documenting environmental...
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Dubois-Harper feud ignites: 'I don't rate you, or what you've done!'
“She hasn’t done anything.”
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Satellites are exposing weak bridges in America and around the world
Satellites are giving scientists a powerful new way to watch over the world’s bridges. Using radar imaging, researchers can detect millimeter-scale movements that may signal early structural proble...
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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid join Arsenal in race for Tonali
Real Madrid have taken an interest in Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, while Bernardo Silva is set to leave Man City. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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A new “magic mushroom” drug could treat depression without psychedelic hallucinations
Scientists are exploring a new way to harness the medical promise of psychedelic compounds without the mind-bending side effects. Researchers created modified versions of psilocin — the active form...
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Russell wins first race of new F1 era in Australia
George Russell takes a comfortable victory in the Australian Grand Prix at the start of a new F1 era after an early scrap with Charles Leclerc.
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TV tonight: Holliday Grainger returns with her hit deepfake thriller
The government’s use of AI is more terrifying than ever in The Capture. Plus: a murky drama from the man behind Lupin and Hijack. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC One Continue reading...
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Scientists discover hidden brain cells that may stop Alzheimer’s tau buildup
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new role for little-known brain cells called tanycytes that may influence the development of Alzheimer’s disease. These specialized cells appear to help remov...
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A roadmap for AI, if anyone will listen
The Pro-Human Declaration was finalized before last week's Pentagon-Anthropic standoff, but the collision of the two events wasn’t lost on anyone involved.
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While people feel the foundations of their lives are shaking, this deep crisis will continue | Clive Lewis
The partisan debate since the Gorton and Denton byelection risks blinding us to the truth. People are rejecting wholesale the way our politics has developedAs the days pass since the earthquake tha...
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Russell wins wild Australia season-opener as Mercedes deny Ferrari
George Russell won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix to get his world championship bid up and running as Mercedes overcame a gripping early challenge from Ferrari to finish first and second...
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Rapper-turned-politician defeats veteran leader in Nepal election upset
Balendra Shah's party represents a reformist wave reshaping Himalayan nation's politics.
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America chose this war — and must now choose how to end it
However this conflict concludes, the US and Iran’s new leaders will have to revisit the same issues that sparked hostilities
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‘Most dangerous job on earth’: the life of an Iranian ballistic missile crew
Tehran’s missiles are key to its retaliation against Israel and the US. But launching them brings an immediate risk of death
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Samsung seeks AI deals to challenge Apple’s smartphone lead
Korean giant’s device chief says its future Galaxy devices will host multiple models as users mix and match AI tools
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Push for $40 smartphones builds momentum, but still faces cost hurdles
A coalition of telecom operators and device makers is pushing $40 smartphones to bring up to 20 million people online, but rising component costs threaten the plan.
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Flames engulf Kuwaiti high-rise amid Iranian drone strikes
Flames engulfed Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security high-rise headquarters amid a wave of Iranian strikes.
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Rapper Backed by Gen Z Is Set for Landslide Win in Nepal Election
Balendra Shah, center, during his campaign to become the next prime minister of Nepal last Saturday. To his right is Rabi Lamichhane, the Rastriya Swatantra Party president.
nytimes.com
Griffiths shines as Wales get a glimpse of future
Mared Griffiths shines as Wales get a glimpse of the future during their thumping World Cup qualifying win over Montenegro.
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A new Nepali party, led by an ex-rapper, is set for a landslide win in parliamentary election
A Nepali political party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide victory in the country's first parliamentary election since Gen Z protests ousted the old leadership that has ruled the Himalayan...
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Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands
Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.
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Scientists finally reveal why mint feels cold
Scientists have revealed how the body’s microscopic cold sensor, TRPM8, detects both chilly temperatures and the cooling effect of menthol. The discovery finally shows how the sensation of “cool” w...
sciencedaily.com
Israel Strikes Oil Facilities in Iran
Explosions erupted after the Israeli military struck several fuel storage complexes in Tehran on Saturday.
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A perfectly balanced atom just broke one of nuclear physics’ biggest rules
Physicists have discovered a surprising new “Island of Inversion” in a place no one expected: among nuclei where the number of protons equals the number of neutrons. For decades, these strange regi...
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Trump says US does not need United Kingdom aircraft carriers for Iran war
The president called the Iran war 'already won' as he dismissed reports that the UK was preparing HMS Prince of Wales.
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A's prospect Hernaiz caps Puerto Rico walk-off win
Darell Hernaiz, 24, an infield prospect with the Athletics, hit a 374-foot home run to left field in the 10th inning Saturday, lifting host Puerto Rico to a 4-3 World Baseball Classic victory over...
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Google just gave Sundar Pichai a $692M pay package
Most of it is tied to performance, including new stock incentives linked to Waymo and Wing, its drone delivery venture.
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NASA DART mission reveals asteroids throw “cosmic snowballs” at each other
Asteroids with tiny moons may be quietly trading material across space. Images from NASA’s DART mission revealed faint streaks on the moon Dimorphos—evidence of slow “cosmic snowballs” drifting fro...