'Special' to join Big Four in history books - Zverev
Alexander Zverev says it felt "very special" to become just the fifth player to reach the semi-finals of all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-03-12
Clayton overcomes gout to crush Humphries in final
Jonny Clayton struggles with gout but still wins night six of the Premier League in Nottingham by crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final.
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Ukraine to Make Drone Videos Available for Training AI Models
Ukrainian soldiers training with drones in the Kharkiv region last year.
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Sales automation startup Rox AI hits $1.2B valuation, sources say
Rox, founded in 2024 by the former chief growth officer of New Relic, offers an AI-native alternative to CRM tools.
techcrunch.com
Netanyahu issues veiled threat to new supreme leader of Iran.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel speaking at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago in December.
nytimes.com
Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sweeps to power in Nepal landslide election victory
Rastriya Swatantra Party, founded just four years ago, set to dominate new parliament with near two-thirds majority.
aljazeera.com
Walid Khalidi, Scholar Called Father of Palestinian Studies, Dies at 100
As a historian and diplomat, he gave intellectual shape to his people and made sure that they played a role in negotiating their future.
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US military announces rescue effort after fueling aircraft crashes in Iraq
No deaths have been reported so far, but the military said the crash involved two aircraft, one of which landed safely.
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Roscoe Robinson, Gospel Star Who Minted 1960s R&B Hits, Dies at 97
Roscoe Robinson in an undated photo. The singer Sam Cooke was an early admirer and helped jump-start his career, telling one gospel group, “’Scoe is the guy you need.”
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Main Mann: Record-breaking flanker steps up for Wales
Record-breaking Wales flanker Alex Mann will finish a strong Six Nations campaign against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.
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What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is Iran Blocking It?
At least 16 oil tankers, cargo and other commercial ships have been attacked in or around the Persian Gulf since the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran began nearly two weeks ago, a New York Times analy...
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Netanyahu says Israel ‘stronger than ever’ in first speech since Iran war
Prime minister says US-Israeli war prevented Iran from moving its nuclear and ballistic projects underground.
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Fuel shortages bring queues, protests around the world
Rising fuel prices have caused long queues and protests around the world as the US-Israeli war on Iran rages.
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Investors slash Fed rate-cut bets as Iran war sends petrol prices surging
Traders expect central bank to remain on hold until next summer in blow to Trump’s hopes for lower borrowing costs
ft.com
NASA to Cover Upcoming US Spacewalks 94, 95 Outside Space Station
NASA astronauts will conduct a pair of spacewalks beginning Wednesday, March 18, outside of the International Space Station to prepare for the installation of two roll-out solar arrays. Experts fro...
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New Iranian Leader Vows to Keep Global Oil Gateway Blocked
An oil tanker burning after being hit by an Iranian strike near Basra, Iraq, late on Wednesday.
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Your Oscars Guide
The Academy Awards ceremony is on Sunday. Here’s what to know.
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Jane Lapotaire was a sensation as Edith Piaf – and a majestic actor you’d never regret seeing on stage
Lapotaire’s portrayal of the French singer transcended impersonation and she revealed her instinctive intelligence in Shakespeare, Chekhov, Ibsen and much moreJane Lapotaire, who has died aged 81,...
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About Integrated Aviation Systems Program (IASP)
The Integrated Aviation Systems Program (IASP) conducts research and integrated, systems-level demonstrations in a flight environment to prove, mature and transition them into future aircraft and s...
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Drone Strike in Congo Kills 3, Including U.N. Worker
U.N. peacekeeping troops guard a house hit by a drone strike in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Can AI in military operations really be ethical?
We examine concerns about AI’s role in military operations and the broader ethical challenges facing tech companies.
aljazeera.com
Duplantis breaks pole vault record for 15th time
Sweden's Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record for the 15th time with a jump of 6.31 metres.
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Dickens' two-day ordeal from Dubai to Dublin for world title bout
James 'Jazza' Dickens has taken the elongated road to his first world title defence on Saturday - and that is not confined to his professional boxing career.
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Emirati minister tells BBC Iran must end strikes on Gulf
The UAE says more than 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the country since the war began.
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John Solly Is the DOGE Operative Accused of Planning to Take Social Security Data to His New Job
A whistleblower complaint alleges John Solly claimed to have stored highly sensitive Social Security data on a thumb drive. Solly and Leidos, his current employer, strongly deny the allegations.
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Trump to Target Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme
Trucks leaving the Port of Los Angeles last May. The latest trade investigation is part of an effort by the Trump administration to resurrect a global system of tariffs struck down by the Supreme C...
nytimes.com
'I haven’t been able to trust it' – Scheffler explains driver U-turn
Scottie Scheffler was left frustrated by ‘giving away shots’ during an inconsistent opening round at The Players, where the world No 1 made a U-turn in his choice of driver.
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US intervention in oil futures would be ‘biblical disaster’, CME warns
Terry Duffy says any attempt by the government to lower prices using derivatives market would erode confidence
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How will the war on Iran impact the US economy?
Outcomes depend on how quickly oil tankers can return to the Strait of Hormuz, experts said.
aljazeera.com
Does President Trump have an exit strategy for the war with Iran?
United States officials are issuing contradictory statements on the war's timeline and objectives.
aljazeera.com
‘Uncanny Valley’: Anthropic’s DOD Lawsuit, War Memes, and AI Coming for VC Jobs
In today’s episode, we discuss how the saga between Anthropic and the Department of Defense is far from over.
wired.com
Iran vows to make Trump pay for ‘grave miscalculation’ if US escalates war
Ali Larijani responds to US threat to hit Iran's power infrastructure, saying the 'whole region will go dark'.
aljazeera.com
How do Scots beat 'nemesis' Ireland for first time in 12 meetings?
Tom English looks at the areas Scotland must master in order to record a rare win over Ireland in the final round of Six Nations fixtures.
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The Mandelson papers reveal a prime minister who would rather not hear from dissenting voices | Gaby Hinsliff
Warnings were ignored and processes rushed because No 10 had already made up its mind to let Peter Mandelson sail throughThe arrogance takes your breath away, even to the end. Sacked in disgrace fo...
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Geno: Jets getting 'better player' than when I left
Saying he's confident, but not arrogant, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith vowed to be better than ever in his second stint with the team.
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Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement
A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.
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State charges Falcons' Pearce with 3 felonies
Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in relation to an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
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Prediction markets' unpredictable future amid conflicting court rulings
Regulatory authority is at the center of growing battle in courts, Congress, statehouses and the CFTC.
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How oil is at the center of the US-Israel war with Iran
As oil prices rise, the US, Israel and Iran seem ready to keep fighting no matter the costs.
aljazeera.com
McIlroy fit to compete at Players after back injury
Defending champion Rory McIlroy is fit enough to play in the prestigious Players Championship after recovering from a back injury.
bbc.com
Substack launches a built-in recording studio
Substack creators can pre-record video conversations with up to two guests, then publish directly on the platform.
techcrunch.com
New Green MP calls for tolerance and inclusivity in first Commons speech
Former plumber Hannah Spencer, who won Gorton and Denton byelection, also says more MPs from manual working backgrounds are neededHannah Spencer, the Green MP who won last month’s Gorton and Denton...
theguardian.com
Facebook Marketplace now lets Meta AI respond to buyers’ messages
When buyers inquire about an item’s availability, sellers can use Meta AI to automatically draft replies using information from their listing, such as the description, availability, pickup location...
techcrunch.com
Ron Delany, Runner Who Won Olympic Glory for Ireland, Dies at 91
Ron Delany crossing the finish line in the 1,500-meter event at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. He set an Olympic record with a time of 3:41.2.
nytimes.com
Threats against female MPs having ‘chilling effect’ on women in public life, minister says
Security minister Dan Jarvis has announced new security measures ahead of May’s local electionsThreats against female MPs are having a “chilling effect” on talented women thinking of going into pub...
theguardian.com
Google Is Not Ruling Out Ads in Gemini
WIRED spoke with Nick Fox, Google’s SVP of knowledge and information, about how AI is changing the company’s advertising business.
wired.com
Rangers: Everyone must be prepared to face proper scrutiny over Ibrox clashes
Rangers warn everyone "must be prepared" to face "proper scrutiny" over the on-pitch clashes at Ibrox after Celtic knocked them out of the Scottish Cup quarter-finals.
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Rangers: Everyone must be prepared to face proper scrutiny over Ibrox clashes
Rangers warn everyone "must be prepared" to face "proper scrutiny" over the on-pitch clashes at Ibrox after Celtic beat them in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals.
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Celtic defend fans while Rangers condemn Ibrox clashes and SFA announce review
Celtic have defended their fans over the on-pitch clashes at Ibrox while Rangers condemned the disorder after the Scottish Cup quarter-final.
skysports.com
Gerry Adams was leader of IRA, ex-police officers tell high court
Two former members of Royal Ulster Constabulary testify at civil trial that Adams led proscribed organisationGerry Adams was the leader of the Irish Republican Army, two former police officers have...
theguardian.com
Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating
Tinder just got a major revamp as it attempts to re-engange its user base and attract younger daters. This includes in-person events, AI enhancements, and even virtual speed dating.
techcrunch.com
Israel launches air attack on Beirut during live Al Jazeera broadcast
An Israeli air attack struck a building during a live Al Jazeera broadcast in a new "wave of attacks" on Hezbollah.
aljazeera.com
France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads
Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.
bbc.com
No Canada: Hughes hypes up Team USA for WBC
Jack Hughes, who scored the golden goal vs. Canada in the Winter Olympics, sent "a nice little fire-up message" to Team USA ahead of its WBC quarterfinal vs. Canada.
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Israel drops charges against soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse case
Charges dropped against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a military facility.
aljazeera.com
Trump blames Iran for the war — critics question the diplomacy
Critics say diplomacy with Iran may have been a cover for military buildup, as questions grow over whether the U.S. walked away from a real chance at a deal.
npr.org
Trump says not ‘appropriate’ for Iran to participate in the World Cup in US
US president, who won the FIFA Peace Prize says Iran would be welcome but should not come for its players' safety.
aljazeera.com
Atlassian follows Block’s footsteps and cuts staff in the name of AI
Atlassian laid off 10% of its workforce, around 1,600 people, as the company looks to funnel more funds to AI.
techcrunch.com
Lucid Motors shows off robotaxi concept called ‘Lunar’
The concept was a highlight of Lucid's investor day, in which the company detailed its ambitions to push deeper into autonomy while pumping out new, affordable EVs.
techcrunch.com
DeRosa: 'New lease on life' for Team USA at WBC
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa says he's happy his squad has a 'new lease on life' at the World Baseball Classic after prematurely stating his team had reached the quarterfinals.
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Official BookTok chart set to launch in the UK
Offering a monthly Top 20 rundown, the ranking will combine retail sales data with social media engagement on TikTok An official “BookTok” chart is set to launch later this year in the UK, offering...
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Humanoid maker Sunday reaches $1.15 billion valuation to build household robots
Coatue, Tiger Global, Benchmark and Bain are betting big on robotics company Sunday.
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Humanoid robotics maker Sunday reaches $1.15B valuation to build household robots
Coatue, Tiger Global, Benchmark and Bain are betting big on robotics company Sunday.
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Webflow buys AI content generation platform Vidoso to bolster its marketing suite
Founded in 2024, Vidoso uses large language models to help organizations generate marketing collateral like images, presentations, video clips, blog posts, and social media content.
techcrunch.com
Pussycat Dolls Announce New Single and Reunion Tour
Nicole Scherzinger, center, and the Pussycat Dolls performing in 2008.
nytimes.com
Mandelson files: Starmer admits ‘I made a mistake’ – The Latest
Keir Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in making Peter Mandelson ambassador to the US due to his links with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to newly released files.The first bat...
theguardian.com
With New Right-Wing President, Chile Shifts Toward Region’s Conservative, Pro-Trump Alignment
President Jose Antonio Kast of Chile and his wife, Maria Pia Adriasola, at the La Moneda presidential palace in Santiago, Chile, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Bumble to launch an AI dating assistant, ‘Bee’
Bumble's new AI assistant Bee will move the dating app beyond the swipe by matching people based on compatibility and goals.
techcrunch.com
Trump says it is not 'appropriate' for Iran to play at World Cup
US President Donald Trump says he doesn't "believe it is appropriate" for Iran to play at this summer's World Cup "for their own life and safety".
skysports.com
Dickens and Cacace focus on title rather than talk
A storm is brewing for Saturday night in Dublin when James 'Jazza' Dickens puts his WBA super-featherweight world title on the line against Anthony Cacace in the city's 3 Arena.
bbc.com
Law enforcement shuts down botnet made of tens of thousands of hacked routers
An international law enforcement operation shut down a service called SocksEscort, which allegedly helped cybercriminals all over the world launch ransomware and DDoS attacks, as well as distribute...
techcrunch.com
A writer is suing Grammarly for turning her and other authors into ‘AI editors’ without consent
Journalist Julia Angwin is leading a class action lawsuit against Grammarly for violating her privacy and publicity rights.
techcrunch.com
Tiny NASA Spacecraft Delivers Exoplanet Mission’s First Images
With the first images from the spacecraft now in hand, the team behind NASA’s Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat, or SPARCS, is ready to begin charting the energetic lives of the galaxy’s most c...
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'Not appropriate' for Iran to be at World Cup - Trump
US president Donald Trump says Iran are "welcome" at the 2026 World Cup but it is not "appropriate" for them to be there.
bbc.com
Tesla becomes a utility in the UK, setting up showdown with Octopus Energy
The new Tesla Energy Ventures division was approved by Ofgem to sell electricity directly to customers.
techcrunch.com
Garner eyes Cacace v Dickens winner at St Mary's
Super featherweight boxer Ryan Garner says he has his eye on the winner of Saturday night's world title clash between James Dickens and Anthony Cacace.
bbc.com
TTU's Anderson injured on Big 12's new glass floor
Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle while slipping on the new glass floor at the Big 12 tournament during Iowa State's 75-53 win over the Red Raiders on Thursday.
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How ‘Handala’ Became the Face of Iran’s Hacker Counterattacks
Amid a paralyzing breach of medical tech firm Stryker, the group has come to represent Iran's use of “hacktivism” as cover for chaotic, retaliatory state-sponsored cyberattacks.
wired.com
Swing voters are not happy with Trump's war in Iran
Focus groups of swing voters in Michigan reveal broad opposition to America's ongoing war with Iran.
npr.org
Can Harry Redknapp lift the Gold Cup? Mike Cattermole's big-race runner guide
Who wins the Gold Cup? Sky Sports Racing's Mike Cattermole runs through the 11 runners set to compete in Friday's feature at the Cheltenham Festival.
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Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Says Strait of Hormuz Must Remain Closed in Defiant Statement
A billboard in Tehran depicts Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei taking an Iranian flag from his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
nytimes.com
Bob Harlan, Who Steered the Green Bay Packers to a Revival, Dies at 89
Bob Harlan in one of the new luxury boxes at Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers’ venerable stadium, after its renovation was completed in 2003.
nytimes.com
Landscapes review – Russell Maliphant’s mesmeric, meditative works of dance and light
Sadler’s Wells East, LondonRussell Maliphant Dance Company’s arresting evening of three solos includes a spiritual offering performed by the choreographer himselfWatching Daniel Proietto dance Afte...
theguardian.com
Webb Spots Details in Nearby Spiral Galaxy
Stars peek through the dusty, winding arms of NGC 5134, a spiral galaxy located 65 million light-years away, in this Feb. 20, 2026, image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Webb’s Mid-In...
nasa.gov
LA in sights, but Edinburgh on agenda first for Dean
Triple gold medallist Tom Dean, who uprooted his life to move to Stirling last year, has the 2028 Olympics in his sights.
bbc.com
Several Labour MPs in talks with Greens about defecting to the party, sources say
Exclusive: none of the MPs are yet near point of crossing the floor and want guarantees they would be reselected for their seat at next electionUK politics live – latest updatesSeveral Labour MPs a...
theguardian.com
‘Casting is a very easy thing for others to credit for’: Richard E Grant on cinema’s forgotten heroes
This Sunday, casting directors will be honoured at the Oscars for the first time. Why has it taken so long?‘It’s unbelievable how much information we hold about actors,” says Kelly Valentine Hendry...
theguardian.com
Help Galaxy Zoo: Tidal Tales Open Cosmic Storybook
Galaxies carry the imprints of past encounters. When they pass near one another or collide, gravity pulls their stars into long tails, thin streams, and faint shells – features that preserve the hi...
nasa.gov
Iran’s president sets terms to end the war: Is an off-ramp in sight?
Iran is asking for 'reparations' and a guarantee that the US and Israel will not attack in the future.
aljazeera.com
Russell accuses Ferrari of selfishness over rules
Mercedes driver George Russell accuses Ferrari of being "selfish" for blocking a change to the rules to improve safety at race starts.
bbc.com
The Championship's standout stopper who Lampard says 'can go as far as he wants'
"He's a high, high talented player, Rushy, and he can go as far as he wants."
skysports.com
Gumloop lands $50M from Benchmark to turn every employee into an AI agent builder
Benchmark’s new patner Everett Randell, sees enterprise automation as the largest opportunity in AI.
techcrunch.com
Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election
The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.
bbc.com
Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices
Middle East conflict boosts Vladimir Putin’s war chest as tankers carrying Russian oil head to India
ft.com
Alexa+ gets a new ‘adults only’ personality option that curses but won’t get into NSFW content
The new Sassy style can curse and roast you, but the fun ends there.
techcrunch.com
Iran’s new supreme leader issues first statement
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first statement since being appointed.
aljazeera.com
Rivian R2 launch: Here’s what $57,990 gets you
Two years after revealing what its affordable next-generation EV would look like, Rivian has shared all of the pricing, colors, and performance specs for its upcoming R2 SUV. And like so many new c...
techcrunch.com
Bafta games awards 2026: Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead the nominations
Last year’s celebrated French hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is nominated in 12 categories this year, with Ghost of Yōtei, Dispatch, Death Stranding 2 and Indiana Jones also making strong showings...
theguardian.com
Stryker Cyberattack Adds to Fears of New Front in Iran War
Stryker, which makes medical equipment for customers in dozens of countries, said a cyberattack disrupted its systems on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Video shows moment Iran strikes US-owned oil tanker near Iraq
Iran has released video it says shows the moment one of its explosive-laden boats struck a US-owned oil tanker in Iraq.
aljazeera.com
War has sent thousands of planes flying in the other direction.
nytimes.com
Ryan ruled out as Ireland make four changes
Ireland lock James Ryan is ruled out as head coach Andy Farrell makes four changes for Saturday's Six Nations Triple Crown decider against Scotland in Dublin.
bbc.com
Bunker-busting bombs loaded onto US planes at UK airbase amid Iran war
The use of RAF Fairford by US forces highlights the UK's increasingly active role in the US-Israeli war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Glasgow’s only high-ladder fire engine unavailable during office block inferno
Revelation prompts questions over Scottish fire service’s capacity to deal with large fires after 2023 cutsConcerns have been raised about the capacity of Scotland’s fire service to deal with large...
theguardian.com
Drug use on Ukraine’s front lines ‘rampant among Russian troops’
As the war drags into another year, a lesser-known crisis afflicts troops on both sides.
aljazeera.com
Philharmonia/Alsop/Weilerstein review – tricky acoustic mutes the sonic drama
Marlowe theatre, CanterburyWeilerstein gave a virtuosic account of Gabriela Ortiz’s Grammy-winning Cello Concerto in a concert hall whose dry acoustic made things challenging at timesThere are venu...
theguardian.com
Venice Biennale risks losing EU funding over planned Russia involvement
European Commission says it will suspend €2m grant if organisers of arts festival go ahead with proposalsThe European Commission has warned it will cut funding for the Venice Biennale if organisers...
theguardian.com
Caught in the crossfire: US-Israel war on Iran fractures Gulf economies
As Hormuz chokes and defence costs soar, Gulf states absorb crippling financial fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei issues first statement as Supreme Leader amid war
The newly appointed supreme leader delivers a defiant speech, pledging that Iran will keep fighting.
aljazeera.com
Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED's team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
wired.com
How corporations have collaborated with US military over the decades
The US military is using AI tools during Iran war. But Pentagon's collaboration with tech companies goes back decades.
aljazeera.com
Tension builds ahead of NFLPA leadership vote
NFL Players Association representatives are set to vote on a successor to disgraced former leader Lloyd Howell.
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‘People will actually fall asleep’: how Claudia Winkleman faces the biggest week of her TV career
The Traitors host has repeatedly joked that she’ll be ‘awful’ at presenting her new chatshow. But its launch is the highest profile thing she’s ever done – and it’s about to happen‘They’ve given me...
theguardian.com
Children among victims in Pakistan’s shelling in Afghanistan: Taliban
Cross-border clashes between the two countries intensified on February 26, two days before US, Israel attacked Iran.
aljazeera.com
Naples museum to allow visually impaired visitors to experience art through touch
Sansevero Chapel Museum will host day of guided tours where visitors will be able to feel marble sculptures The Sansevero Chapel Museum in Naples will allow dozens of visually impaired visitors to...
theguardian.com
McKinsey rushes to fix AI systems after hacker exposes flaws
Consultancy says it has found ‘no evidence’ that confidential client information was compromised
ft.com
Asylum appeal backlog doubles in a year, Home Office statistics show
Over 80,000 people in appeal queue against initial rejection at end of 2025 – 91% more than a year beforeThe backlog of people awaiting asylum appeals after having their initial application turned...
theguardian.com
Trump’s foreign policy will only push China and Russia closer together
Beijing and Moscow look to one another for energy and economic security amid geopolitical turbulence
ft.com
How do these grab you, darlin’? Nancy Sinatra’s 20 best songs – ranked!
Sixty years after the release of her debut album, Boots, we celebrate her finest tracks – from Bond themes to LSD anthemsBefore she sang a Bond theme, Nancy Sinatra had recorded a parody of one: tw...
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UK government axes flagship global health project
Programme which supports schemes in six African countries was previously hailed as vital protection for Britain against future pandemicsA flagship health project in Africa, which UK ministers said...
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How much of the Gulf’s water comes from desalination plants?
Gulf states produce 40 percent of the world’s total desalinated water through more than 400 plants.
aljazeera.com
Raducanu to sit out Billie Jean King Cup duty again for Britain
Emma Raducanu will sit out Billie Jean King Cup duty for Great Britain again in their qualifier against Australia next month.
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'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.
bbc.com
Iran War Causing Largest Ever Oil Disruption, I.E.A. Says
Gas prices have soared in the United States since the start of the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran.
nytimes.com
Adicoff victories create Winter Paralympic history
Cross-country skier Jake Adicoff becomes the first out gay man to win an individual Paralympic gold medal.
bbc.com
Google Maps is getting an AI ‘Ask Maps’ feature and upgraded ‘immersive’ navigation
The tech giant says the "Immersive Navigation" launch is the biggest update to Maps in over a decade.
techcrunch.com
Google Maps Gets Chatty With a New Gemini-Powered Interface
“Ask Maps,” rolling out today to Google Maps on mobile, lets you ask Gemini questions about locations and even to plan trips on your behalf.
wired.com
Sons were suspects in almost one in five killings of UK women in last year, study shows
Figures recorded by Femicide Census over last 12 months indicate highest rate of matricide in 16 yearsThe names of 19 women believed to have been killed by their sons in the last year will be read...
theguardian.com
Three Scotland changes for key visit to Ireland
Max Williamson and Grant Gilchrist form a new-look second row and Zander Fagerson is back in the starting XV as Scotland chase victory away to Ireland that could lead to a first Six Nations title.
bbc.com
Sweden coach Potter extends contract to 2030
Sweden coach Graham Potter extends his contract until 2030, as the country targets World Cup qualification via play-offs.
bbc.com
At least 64 killed, dozens reported missing in Ethiopia landslides, floods
Authorities have said most of those who died were found buried in mud.
aljazeera.com
How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.
bbc.com
Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly Moscow concert attack
Gunmen opened fire at a concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 145 and injuring more than 500, the deadliest mass shooting in Russia in two decades.
bbc.com
The Black Crowes: A Pound of Feathers review | Stevie Chick's album of the week
(Silver Arrow)With Keef-style riffs and full-blooded commitment to the bit, resurgent brothers Chris and Rich Robinson resurrect the rocker lifestyle of eras pastTime is not linear for Chris and...
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‘Kast is more like Trump’: Chile’s environmentalists prepare to do battle for the country’s future
Fears are growing that the new far-right president will slash environmental protections in favour of foreign investment In Chile’s most northerly region, Arica y Parinacota, Andrea Chellew, 62, rel...
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Group14 opens factory to produce battery materials for flash charging EVs
The startup's new BAM-3 facility can make enough silicon anode material annually to supply about 100,000 long-range EVs.
techcrunch.com
Trump: Iran should skip WC 'for their safety'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the Iran national soccer team is "welcome" to compete at the FIFA World Cup in the United States, but advised them not to participate for "their ow...
espn.com
When startups become a family business
This season on Build Mode, we’re diving into what it takes to build a world-class founding team. This week we’re exploring different kinds of co-founder dynamics and what it takes to build a startu...
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Who wins and loses in the global energy crisis?
As oil prices surge, some economies benefit while others face rising costs.
aljazeera.com
Sennheiser RS 275 TV Headphone Bundle Review: Awesome Tech, OK Headphones
Sennheiser’s new TV transmitter system uses the power of Auracast to connect nearly infinite headphones—if you can find a pair you like.
wired.com
Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth's atmosphere
Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.
bbc.com
The war of signals: How Russia and China help Iran see the battlefield
Electronic warfare and intelligence sharing are eroding decades of US-Israeli dominance in the Gulf.
aljazeera.com
Are Wrexham actually Premier League ready?
It only takes about 10 minutes to walk the perimeter of the Stok Cae Ras in Wrexham; a little longer if you stop to peer through the various gaps in the surrounds to steal a look at the pitch. Peep...
skysports.com
Ground Down by War, Hezbollah’s Loyal Base Shows Cracks
Displaced families, fleeing the fighting, in a tent camp inside a stadium in Beirut on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Dubai high-rise building damaged in overnight drone hit
Video shows damage to a Dubai high-rise building hit by a drone.
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How to Watch the Oscars (2026)
The 98th Annual Academy Awards will happen on Sunday, March 15. Here's how to make sure you catch every speech, joke, dress, and song.
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Aberdeen announce Robinson as new head coach
Aberdeen end their search for a head coach, with Stephen Robinson leaving Scottish Premiership rivals St Mirren to take over at Pittodrie.
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Chile’s new far-right president is sworn in
Chile’s new president Jose Antonio Kast has been sworn in, marking a sharp shift to the right in the country’s politics.
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McIlroy to make last-minute decision on Sawgrass title defence after injury
Five-time major winner Rory McIlroy says it will probably be a last minute decision on whether he begins the defence of his Players Championship title at Sawgrass. The former world number one is st...
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Robinson named Aberdeen head coach after St Mirren exit
Aberdeen have named Stephen Robinson as the club's new head coach.
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Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 60
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.
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Betting on the Oscars: From 'Marty Supreme' to 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Do you think you know who's winning at the Oscars? See what the sportsbooks say, then make your final picks.
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Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album
The album will also feature Primal Scream, David Gray, Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss.
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IN ACTION! Watch Ferrari's new 'radical' upside-down wing debuting in China
Watch Ferrari test their new 'macarena' rotating wing, which they'll debut at the Chinese Grand Prix.
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North Korea says no more protests after China stir in Women’s Asian Cup
North Korea face Australia in the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals, and promise no repeat of protests in China game.
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Cheltenham Gold Cup: Matt and Paddy's big-race runner guide
With 11 runners assembled for this year's renewal of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan sat down for a special Unbridled preview of the Prestbury Park showpiece.
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Judge card sets modern mark with $5.2M sale
A 2013 Aaron Judge one-of-one signed card sold for $5.2 million, eclipsed the previous record of $3.936 million for a 2009 Mike Trout card.
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Dismay as ancient heritage sites across Iran damaged in US-Israel bombing
Golestan Palace in Tehran, a world heritage site, and buildings in historic city of Isfahan harmed, despite Unesco sending coordinatesMiddle East crisis – latest updatesThe governor of the historic...
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Google is using old news reports and AI to predict flash floods
A new way to solve data scarcity: Turning qualitative reports into quantitative data with an LLM.
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Iran war causing ‘largest disruption in history’ to oil supplies, says IEA
Global crude output will fall to lowest level in four years, energy agency warns in report
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Morikawa WDs from Players with back injury
Collin Morikawa withdrew from the Players Championship early Thursday morning with a back injury.
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Al Jazeera sees bombs being loaded onto US planes at UK base
An Al Jazeera crew filmed bunker-busting bombs being loaded onto US military planes at a UK military base.
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Bangladesh parliament meets after uprising, elections ushered in new gov’t
Newly elected PM Rahman has blamed Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party for undermining the previous parliament.
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Mandelson due diligence report raised ‘serious questions’, minister admits – UK politics live
Nick Thomas-Symonds says he shares public’s ‘moral outrage’ over the former ambassador’s £75,000 severance paymentFour months after Peter Mandelson was sacked as UK ambassador to Washington over hi...
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Trump’s Iran War Is Causing Problems For His Ally in Italy, Giorgia Meloni
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy with President Trump in October. Their relationship has long seemed one of her political advantages.
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How Hegseth Came to See Moral Purpose in War as Weakness
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attending the dignified transfer of six troops killed in the Middle East last week. For the mission in Iran, Mr. Hegseth signed off on the name “Epic Fury,” which con...
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Her Lab Worked to Future-Proof Fruits and Vegetables
Erin McGuire ran a research network that studied how to get healthy food to marginalized populations around the world.
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London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution
Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20% London, San Francisco and Beijing are among 19 global cities that have ac...
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Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 13 of US-Israel attacks?
Cyberattacks, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices are deepening the global consequences of the war.
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France walks ‘fine line’ as US-Israel war on Iran escalates
President Macron has criticised the onslaught and questioned the war's legality but ultimately blamed Iran.
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Analysis: The war on Iran is at a crossroads
Iran is raising the costs of a continued war, for the US and Gulf nations. But could it — and the US — escalate further?
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Weekly sports quiz: An early substitution and a bucket-list race
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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Hamilton to miss Oscars despite 'F1' nominations
Lewis Hamilton has explored "every way" to attend Sunday's Oscars ceremony following the Chinese Grand Prix, but ultimately decided it was impossible to arrive on time.
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The Pussycat Dolls confirm reunion: 'We're celebrating where we're at as women'
Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt announce a new single and world tour.
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‘Life is such a pain in the ass’: what Talk Easy host Sam Fragoso has learned in a decade of grilling celebs
The presenter of hit series Talk Easy has pioneered a style of candid chat that has seen the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Salman Rushdie squirming in their seats – so far only one guest has stormed...
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There is no denying Labour is in crisis – but in a strange way, Keir Starmer is equipped to save it | Zoe Williams
The fact that the PM is a pragmatist, light on ideology, could allow him to forge now essential links with other partiesEven before Labour took power, since the first whispers that Keir Starmer was...
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America the Beautiful: Chapter 1 review – Neil LaBute’s sour state of the union address
King’s Head theatre, LondonMasculinity is not in a good way in this trio of short plays – the first of 10 presented in two venues – which deal in violence, misanthropy and murderNeil LaBute does no...
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Why Sentimental Value should win the best picture Oscar
It may not have a flashy high concept like the other nominees but Joachim Trier’s family saga is satisfyingly grownup film-making, and beats them all as a showcase for great performance This is a b...
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‘A US military victory in Iran without a political one is not a victory’
‘This is not a war about whose military is better, bigger or more powerful.’
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Ex-bankers sue Deutsche for £600mn over probe that led to Italian convictions
German lender discloses size of legal claim in London’s High Court for first time
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In the US-Israeli war on Iran, who will run out of missiles first?
Are there enough interceptor missiles to defeat Iran’s response to the US and Israel's attacks?
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The assault on freedom with Mehdi Hasan and Arwa Mahdawi
Join us for Zeteo’s first-ever London event as award-winning journalist and editor-in-chief Mehdi Hasan leads a wide-ranging and timely conversation on the emerging global order.Date: Monday 8 June...
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Injury ends Kartal's Indian Wells run in round four
Britain's Sonay Kartal says it was "one match too many" as a back injury forced her retirement from a fourth-round Indian Wells match against world number three Elena Rybakina.
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127 games of dominance: The 20 wildest facts of SGA breaking Chamberlain's record
With Gilgeous-Alexander one game away from holding the most consecutive 20-point games in history, ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down the 20 most impressive stats about the streak.
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Trump admin estimates US war on Iran cost $11.3bn in first 6 days: Report
Lawmakers express concerns as Trump officials project $50bn more may be needed for Iran war funding.
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NHL playoff watch: Is Stars-Oilers a conference finals preview?
Here are updated Stanley Cup playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
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A surprising blood protein pattern may reveal Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests Alzheimer’s disease may be detectable through subtle shape changes in proteins found in the blood. Researchers discovered that structural differences in three blood proteins cl...
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Zulu Dawn review – fine ensemble cast show arrogance that led to British imperial disaster
Peter O’Toole, Burt Lancaster and Denholm Elliott are all present and correct for watchable return to colonial clash in South AfricaThis 1979 film is effectively the stolid prequel to the massivel...
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‘Uncool rules’: the lo-fi pop pranksters reviving the Dutch answer to dada
Cheeky and rebellious, the Netherlands’ own brand of ‘ludiek’ zaniness thrived in the 1960s protest era. Now, the New Dutch Naivety movement is bringing it back with songs about chocolate, good tra...
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Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., says Trump's plans for the war in Iran are 'incoherent'
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who says the Trump administration's war plans for Iran are "incoherent and incomplete."
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Iran War Live Updates: Oil Tops $100 a Barrel as Attacks Spread Across Middle East
Global oil prices surged despite pledges from the United States and other countries to release reserves. Airstrikes shook Beirut and Tehran, and more ships were attacked in the Persian Gulf.
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'Dream come true' - Redknapp eyes Jukebox Man Gold Cup win
Harry Redknapp got into horse racing as his grandmother's betting tipster - now he hopes to become a Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning owner with Jukebox Man.
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Iran targets Gulf nations with missiles, drones as oil prices soar
Bahrain reports an attack on fuel tanks as Saudi Arabia shoots down drones headed towards an oilfield.
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Verstappen positive about talks with F1 bosses over rules tweaks
Max Verstappen says he is engaged in talks with Formula 1 and the FIA over how to make improvements to the sport's new rules.
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'I imagine they had a healthy sex life early on' - Jones and Grant in Austen-inspired drama
Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister
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TV tonight: how the Dunblane massacre led Britain to ban handguns
Marking the 30th anniversary of the school atrocity, those who pushed to get the weapons outlawed tell their stories. Plus: Spring Clean – Keep, Chuck Or Cash In? Here’s what to watch this evening9...
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War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign
Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.
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March for Romans was a time to sow conflict as well as crops
Rome did not only organise its agriculture in tune with the rhythm of the seasons, it also fought its wars that wayMarch is named for the Roman god Mars. He was among other things the god of agricu...
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Bruce Springsteen, Kate Moss and Johnny Depp to appear on all-star Shane MacGowan tribute album
Irish artists, British indie legends and US stars such as Tom Waits also contribute, with Springsteen writing essay about the ‘bottomless humanity’ of the late Pogues frontmanBruce Springsteen has...
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Proposed law change will protect abusive men who push women to suicide, campaigners warn
Charity criticises new measures that would make it harder for inquests to pass verdict of unlawful killingMen whose abusive behaviour drives women to take their own lives are more likely to get awa...
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Country diary: Primroses turn a churchyard buttery yellow, heralding spring | Sarah Lambert
Bainton, Cambridgeshire: Villagers gather each year on Palm Sunday to celebrate these scented flowersBeside the lichen-encrusted churchyard wall, a robin sings from the dark heart of a yew, its cle...
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Supertankers rush to Red Sea port as Iran war chokes Gulf oil exports
Saudi pipeline allows ships to avoid perilous Strait of Hormuz but they must now brave notorious hotspot for Houthi attacks
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The AI-driven ‘kill chain’ transforming how the US wages war
Systems from Palantir and Anthropic are helping to turn torrents of battlefield data into thousands of strikes
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Hizbollah’s war with Israel deepens its isolation in Lebanon
Widespread opposition to conflict and mass displacement stoke sectarian tensions
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Military briefing: the closest US-Israel war yet
Not since the Suez Crisis has the IDF fought alongside an ally in a major military offensive
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The shadow front in the war against Iran
Iraq has been a battleground for Tehran and Washington’s interests since 2003. A murky conflict has broken out there again
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Partners Group sounds alarm on private credit default rates
Chair of Swiss private capital group warns pace could double to above 5% in coming years
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Investment fund questions valuations in Blue Owl’s private credit portfolio
Glendon Capital Management says debts are marked higher than similar publicly traded securities
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‘The last frontier’: how red globules of nickel ore are suffocating an island’s precious wilderness
In the race to meet the demands of the energy transition, biodiversity hotspots such as Palawan in the Philippines are being increasingly mined for critical elementsData reveals how nature is being...
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Where Duolingo falls down: how I learned to speak Welsh with my mother
Once violently defended from extinction, Welsh is still a part of daily life. By learning my family’s language, I hoped to join their conversationMy maternal grandmother died 20 years ago. The fune...
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MPs launch student loans inquiry amid ‘perfect storm’ for young people in UK
Influential Treasury committee chair Meg Hillier says review follows growing concern over graduate debtUK firms struggling to hire young people amid cost pressures, MPs toldYoung adults in the UK f...
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The Trump administration's crackdown on immigrant truckers shifts into higher gear
The White House wants tougher rules for commercial licenses after several high-profile crashes involving foreign-born drivers. But critics say that would do little to make the nation's roads safer.
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Trump's war with Iran is angering some swing voters who want money spent at home
Swing voters who helped reelect President Trump in 2024 don't support his decision to go to war in Iran and instead want to see U.S. tax dollars spent tackling economic pressures facing Americans.
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Trump ran on lowering gas prices. The war with Iran is challenging that promise
President Trump made lowering gas prices the centerpiece of his affordability agenda. He now faces the political perils of the war with Iran, as Middle East energy infrastructure is disrupted.
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Blue cities in red states debate over how to respond to efforts to resist ICE
While cities in blue states like Minnesota and California resist ICE enforcement, some Democrat-led cities in red states, like Austin, Texas, are in a heated debate over how to respond.
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Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal join Man City in race for Newcastle defender
Arsenal are considering an offer to sign Newcastle right back Tino Livramento. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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There is only one person’ who can decide to end the war on Iran
Israeli journalist and writer, Gideon Levy, says the decision to end the Iran war rests only with US President Trump.
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How is feminism being used to justify war in Iran?
Some supporters of the US-Israeli war on Iran are using the treatment of women in the country as a justification.
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Iran war threatens India’s ‘Goldilocks’ economy
Conflict exposes reliance on Gulf for energy and trade while posing diplomatic challenge to Narendra Modi’s government
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Oil hits $100 a barrel despite deal to release record amount of reserves
It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.
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Who bombed the Iranian girls’ school, killing more than 170? What we know
The attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School quickly became a focal point of concern over civilian casualties.
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Slain Haitian President’s Widow Gives Chilling Account of His Killing
Martine Moïse, left, and her son in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 2021, after the attack that killed her husband.
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Israeli strike hits Beirut waterfront near tents of displaced
At least six people are dead from an Israeli strike on Beirut’s Ramlet al-Baida seafront.
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Cosmic rays turned ancient sand into a geological time machine
Scientists at Curtin University have uncovered a new way to read the deep history of Earth’s landscapes using microscopic zircon crystals from ancient beach sands. These incredibly durable minerals...
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Crosby commits after nixed trade: 'I'm a Raider'
Maxx Crosby made his first public comments since the Ravens backed out of a trade that would've sent him to Baltimore, writing on X on Wednesday night, "I'm a Raider. I'm back."
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Iran’s authorities warn against protests as Israel threatens Basij forces
Police chief says protesters seen as acting at the behest of the US and Israel will be treated as enemies.
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What to Do in Dumbo If You’re Here for Business (2026)
The Big Apple has had a tech boom in the past few years—here’s where to stay, play, eat, and work in the city’s tech-dense Dumbo neighborhood.
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400 million-year-old fish fossils reveal how life began moving onto land
Scientists have uncovered new clues about some of Earth’s earliest fish, shedding light on the ancient origins of vertebrates that eventually moved onto land. By reanalyzing mysterious fossils from...
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Kartal retires with back injury after strong performance against Rybakina
Highlights of the Indian Wells match between Sonay Kartal and Elena Rybakina.
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Qatar PM urges resilience and unity amid Iran strikes
Qatar’s Prime Minister calls for strengthening the country’s ability to withstand “hardship” amid regional war.
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Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war
BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.
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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.
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Trump says Democrats must cheat to win. What do his supporters think?
NPR spent several days traveling across a pair of swing districts in Pennsylvania to find out. The answers show how much has changed since the 2020 election.
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Iran war live: Oil tankers hit in Iraq, Tehran sets 3 conditions for peace
Iran demands recognition of its rights, war reparations, and guarantees against future aggression to end war.
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The Dangers of a Weak Iran
A wounded Islamic Republic can still threaten the world.