Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-03-13

Wakefield fight back to beat Leeds and reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals

Wakefield Trinity produce a dominant second-half display as they recover from 14-12 down at half-time to beat Leeds Rhinos 24-14 and reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals for the second season in...

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The environmental cost of datacentres is rising. Is it time to quit AI?

As the QuitGPT movement gains momentum, should people concerned about the environmental impacts of AI consider opting out?Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturd...

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US judge nixes two subpoenas against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell

Judge James Boasberg ruled US prosecutors under Trump produced 'essentially zero evidence' to justify the subpoenas.

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Volunteers Find Oddly High Solar Flare Rates

Patches of the Sun’s surface often show strong magnetic fields. These fields can emerge within a matter of hours, and can decay slowly or quickly, sometimes over days, weeks, or even months. Thanks...

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Wrexham secure huge win in playoff race over Welsh rivals Swansea

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Wrexham and Swansea.

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Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking $14.6m

The guitar was used by David Gilmour on some of Pink Floyd's best-known albums, including Dark Side of the Moon.

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Extra Extra! Extra Data Stream Added to the Daily Minor Planet!

The Daily Minor Planet citizen science project is expanding! In addition to data received nightly from the Catalina Sky Survey’s Mt. Lemmon telescope in Arizona, the project’s science team is now p...

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Bobby Douglas, Pathbreaking Olympic Wrestler, Dies at 83

In 1964, he was one of the first three African Americans to compete in wrestling at the Games. He went on to have a distinguished coaching career.

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Nyne, founded by a father-son duo, gives AI agents the human context they’re missing

The data infrastructure startup raised $5.3 million in seed funding led by Wischoff Ventures and South Park Commons

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Nvidia prepares AI ‘inference’ chip launch to counter rising challengers

Jensen Huang to unveil new products at GTC event next week as spending shifts from training to running AI models

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Drone attack on market in Sudan kills 11, as air war civilian toll mounts

More than 200 civilians killed in recent days as drone strikes tear through markets, schools and hospitals.

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Åberg ties course record at The Players going SEVEN-under to turn!

Ludvig Åberg carded an incredible two eagles and three birdies before making the turn at TPC Sawgrass to tie the front-nine course record at The Players.

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'Who's pulled the plug?' - Power cut interrupts Challenge Cup tie

Wakefield Trinity's fourth-round match against Leeds Rhinos in the Challenge Cup is brought to an abrupt halt after a power cut causes the stadium to be plunged into darkness just six minutes into...

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Full text: judge says probe is attempt to ‘harass and pressure’ the central bank chief to cut rates

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England's James signs new contract with Chelsea

England forward Lauren James signs a new contract with Chelsea, keeping her at the club until 2030.

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A New Trump Envoy Stirs Fears of U.S. Meddling In Brazil’s Elections

Darren Beattie, who recently became the State Department’s new senior adviser on Brazil policy, was fired from a job in the first Trump administration for appearing at a conference attended by whit...

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Britain warns its citizens in Dubai they could be jailed for sharing photos of damage from airstrikes.

A building in Dubai damaged by debris from an intercepted missile on Friday. The United Arab Emirates prosecutor said last week that taking or sharing videos documenting airstrikes or damage could...

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Margareta Magnusson, Who Popularized Swedish Death Cleaning, Dies at 91

Her best-selling book on the subject encouraged the world to tidy up homes and lives as death approached — as a gift for loved ones and to revisit memories.

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Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon reaches devastating new phase

Israel has warned Lebanon could face Gaza-level destruction.

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Iranian missile strike in central Israel sets building ablaze

Smoke and flames rising beside a road in central Israel after an Iranian missile attack, the Israeli army said.

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US judge throws out justice department subpoenas to Fed, citing ‘thin’ evidence

Court says Donald Trump’s DoJ was seeking to ‘pressure’ chair Jay Powell to cut interest rates

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Lauren James signs new Chelsea deal

Chelsea forward Lauren James has signed a new contract at the club until 2030.

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U.S.-made Launcher Fired Missiles From Bahrain Toward Iran, Video Shows

It is unclear from the video alone whether the U.S. or Bahraini military launched the missiles. Iran has frequently accused Persian Gulf countries of allowing their territory to be used as a launch...

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Steven Spielberg says he’s ‘never used AI’ in any of his films

At SXSW, Steven Spielberg said AI has uses in many fields, but not when it comes to replacing creative people in film and TV writing.

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The biggest AI stories of the year (so far)

The AI industry is constantly churning out news, like major acquisitions, indie developer successes, public outcry, and existentially dangerous contract negotiations.

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Ex-England women's youth player Carr dies aged 35

The England women's football team pays tribute to former youth player Amy Carr, who has died at the age of 35.

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Travis Kalanick launches a new company called Atoms focused on robotics

Kalanick's existing ghost kitchen company CloudKitchens will be rolled into Atoms, which also wants to get into mining and transport.

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Qatar’s interior minister says security situation ‘stable’ amid Iran war

Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad says Qatar will 'not hesitate' to ensure its stability as US-Israeli war on Iran continues.

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NASA Selects Finalists in Student Aircraft Maintenance Competition

NASA has selected eight student teams as finalists in the 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition, giving them the resources to help address a critical challenge&...

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Read Some of John F. Burns’s Reporting From Around the World

The New York Times international correspondent John F. Burns interviewing people in Baghdad on Dec. 13, 2003, the day the Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was captured.

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Travis Kalanick reportedly starting a new self-driving company backed by Uber

Kalanick reportedly wants to be more aggressive in pursuing the technology than industry-leader Waymo.

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The oil price war

For an Iranian regime facing existential struggle, pushing crude up is key measure of success

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Rachel Reeves to set out extra support for UK households facing surge in heating oil costs

Exclusive: Chancellor plans help for vulnerable and low-income customers due to conflict in Middle East Rachel Reeves will set out extra support next week for households across the UK facing a surg...

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Wall Street warns Iran war will trigger prolonged energy crisis

Leading banks forecast oil could push well above $100 as Trump says US can keep fighting ‘forever’

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Trump Softens Call for Protesters to Take Over Iran

President Donald J. Trump now says Iranians could face threats for protesting against the government, which his war has failed to topple so far.

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UK signs ‘rebooted’ defence agreement to protect Irish waters

Most transatlantic cables go through or close to Ireland, making its waters particularly vulnerable to attackThe UK has signed a “rebooted” defence agreement with Dublin that could mean the Royal N...

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Lewis E. Lehrman, Store Chain Heir Who Ran for N.Y. Governor, Dies at 87

Mr. Lehrman campaigned on Broadway in Lower Manhattan in October 1982. On Election Day, he came close to winning, losing to Mr. Cuomo by 180,000 votes, or two percentage points.

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Why uncapped Englishman Coles sparked Hundred bidding war

When it came to the Hundred auction, it paid to be an all-rounder. Literally.

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‘A Very Big Hurdle:’ Trump Softens Call for Protesters to Take Over Iran

President Donald J. Trump now says Iranians could face threats for protesting against the government, which his war has failed to topple so far.

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Dickens and Cacace world title fight finely poised

James 'Jazza' Dickens defends his WBA super-featherweight title against two-time chasing Anthony Cacace at a sold-out 3 Arena in Dublin on Saturday - a measure of how far both men have come.

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Thousands Attend Government Rally in Tehran to Denounce Israel and U.S.

Demonstrators pumped their fists in defiance despite a blast near the annual Quds Day rally in Tehran on Friday.

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NASA Armstrong to Host Partnership Days April 15-16

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, invites innovative companies, government agencies, and organizations to attend Partnership Days, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday...

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Third horse dies at Cheltenham after Gold Cup race

Envoi Allen, due to retire after this week, collapsed on the walk back to the stables.

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Lebanese father buries four daughters killed in Israeli strike

A Lebanese father mourned the death of his four daughters, who were killed in an Israeli strike.

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I can survive no-confidence vote - council leader

Warwickshire Green Party councillors call a vote on Councillor George Finch's position.

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Success uncertain, but Israelis continue to back ‘heroic’ war with Iran

Israeli public overwhelmingly supports war with Iran, rallying behind Netanyahu despite political divisions.

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USBR Crack the Case Challenge

NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI) assists in the use of crowdsourcing across the federal government. CoECI’s NASA Tournament Lab offers the contract capability to run...

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Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

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Show me a leader who doesn’t love a crisis

Global events hide mistakes, confer agency and are exciting to boot

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NASA Volunteers Study Biofilm Adaptability in Space

Biofilms are communities of microorganisms that stick to one another and also adhere to a nearby surface. They are intricately associated with life on Earth, enabling functions essential to human a...

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Ukraine, EU allies slam US decision to roll back Russia oil sanctions

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says move 'does not help peace' as Europe reels from soaring energy prices linked to Iran war.

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Israel Drops Leaflets on Beirut with Reminders of Gaza War

Rubble in the northern Gaza Strip, in February. Israel heavily bombed Gaza for two years after the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas.

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USBR Halt the Hitchhiker: Invasive Species Challenge

NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI) assists in the use of crowdsourcing across the federal government. CoECI’s NASA Tournament Lab offers the contract capability to run...

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Ukraine finds new role as protector of US, Gulf allies amid Iran war

Having abandoned Ukraine, the US has sought Kyiv's support in defence from Iranian drones.

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Tudor's warning for Spurs: 'A new coach won't change things'

Igor Tudor has issued a warning that a new coach at Tottenham would not instantly turn around the club's fortunes.

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'You'll see' - Rosenior hints at Chelsea transfer shift but wants to 'win now'

Liam Rosenior has hinted there could be a shift in Chelsea's transfer strategy this summer - but insists his priority right now is to deliver a successful end to the season.

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‘I’m wearing the tree fibre undies right now!’ An audience with the organisers of the Oscar goodie bags

Diamond watches, customisable pre-nups and five brands of marijuana are amongst the rich pickings for the starfluencers in line for acting honours. Our film critic gets a previewIt is now 20 years...

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Gaelic Warrior wins Cheltenham Gold Cup

Gaelic Warrior wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup in supreme fashion as Harry Redknapp-owned Jukebox Man finishes eighth.

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Gaelic Warrior strikes gold at Cheltenham; Envoi Allen dies after finish

Gaelic Warrior stormed to Gold Cup glory at the Cheltenham Festival, but the race was somewhat overshadowed as Envoi Allen collapsed and died after crossing the finish line.

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An Iran shock will further damage fragile inflation psychology

Business and households alike are worrying — the Fed should be too

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The $32B acquisition that one VC is calling the ‘Deal of the Decade’

According to Index Ventures Partner Shardul Shah, cybersecurity startup Wiz sits “at the center of three tailwinds: AI, cloud, and security spend.” Those tailwinds powered what just became the larg...

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GM: Washington tax law could affect Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said he believed Washington state's new income tax on high earners would eventually have a negative impact on the team's ability to sign free agents.

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Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war

Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".

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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.

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Higher Jet Fuel Prices Could Melt Your Summer Travel Plans

Airline ticket prices are already rising, but an extended crisis in Iran could have bigger effects on the global travel industry.

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UK petrol retailers claim ‘inflammatory language’ of ministers led to staff abuse

Trade body to attend Reeves meeting hours after saying it was pulling out over suggestions of ‘price gouging’• Watchdog puts UK fuel retailers ‘on notice’ over profiteering from Iran war• Business...

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Give mayors more powers to tackle youth unemployment crisis, says Alan Milburn

Exclusive: Government’s work tsar warns that having young people not in work will create ‘long-term scarring effect’Mayors across England should be given greater powers to tackle the youth unemploy...

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Hegseth says an officer has been appointed to investigate deadly strike on Iranian school.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the appointment of a general officer to lead an investigation on a deadly strike that hit an elementary school in Iran.

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Agenda diaria de la misión a la Luna de Artemis II de la NASA

Read this web article in English here. Unos ocho minutos después del despegue de Artemis II, la nave espacial Orion y su tripulación —los astronautas de la NASA Reid Wiseman, Victor Glove...

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Elon Musk pushes out more xAI founders as AI coding effort falters

Tesla and SpaceX managers sent in to review work as billionaire’s start-up struggles to keep pace with rivals

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British politics is hooked on flashy fake numbers – and the AI investment debacle proves it | Jonathan Portes

A claim that the UK is attracting billions of pounds in AI investment has been debunked. That’s no surprise when our establishment runs on dubious ‘good news’One trillion dollars. That’s the amount...

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John F. Burns, Prize-winning Foreign Correspondent for The Times, Dies at 81

John F. Burns in 2002 in Afghanistan. Following the attacks of Sept. 11, he coordinated coverage and reported on the war from Kabul and Islamabad, in Pakistan.

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'From earthquake rubble to top of the Dolomites' - Haiti's first Winter Paralympian

Sixteen years ago, Ralf Etienne lost his leg in an earthquake that devastated Haiti. Now he is his nation's first Winter Paralympian.

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Thousands march worldwide in solidarity with Palestine, Iran on al-Quds Day

Despite war, al-Quds Day marches in Tehran saw thousands protest, voicing anger against Israel and the US.

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Air attack hits as Iran’s chief justice gives lives interview at rally

An air attack hit in Tehran as Iran’s chief justice gave lives interview at an al-Quds rally

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Mayer becomes latest world champion to join MVP

Mikaela Mayer joins the MVP ranks – joining Amanda Serrano, Caroline Dubois and her old rival Alycia Baumgardner.

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U.S. Tech Giants Flocked to the Persian Gulf. Now They Are Targets.

Smoke rose after a reported Iranian drone strike on a fuel facility of Bahrain International Airport on Thursday. Iranian drones have also struck Amazon’s data center in Bahrain and two others in t...

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NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Daily Agenda

About eight minutes after Artemis II lifts off, the Orion spacecraft and its crew, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut...

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A president suing himself? Why experts say Trump’s $10bn lawsuit might fail

Experts say Trump's decision to sue over his leaked tax returns risks putting him in charge of arranging his own payout.

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Hegseth Vows Lethal Day in Iran as Air War Intensifies

“With every passing hour, we know, and we know they know, that the military capabilities of their evil regime are crumbling,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

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Apple drops commission rates in China without a fuss

Apple dropped its App Store commission rates to 25% in China, and commissions on auto-renewed subscriptions down to 12%.

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Trump Administration Readies Plans to Dismantle NCAR Research Lab

The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo.

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Artifacts From NASA’s Webb, Parker Solar Probe on View at Smithsonian

A testing replica of the “backbone” of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and a full-scale model of the agency’s Parker Solar Probe are now on permanent display at the Smithsonian’s National Air and...

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Sinners or One Battle: what can we learn from this year’s anonymous Oscar ballots?

While Academy voters are supposed to keep their picks secret, another batch of anonymous ballots have leaked – giving us some insight on a hard-to-call raceOscars 2026: how to watch, nominations, w...

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U.S. Sanctions Pause Adds Political Win to Russia’s Economic Gain From Iran War

A tanker carrying Russian oil in Gujarat, India, on Wednesday. At least one analyst expects Indian imports of Russian crude to hit record levels next month.

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The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos

Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says the conflict is stranding cargo and threatening inflation.

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GVIS Virtual Systems Simulations

The Graphics and Visualization Lab (GVIS) at NASA Glenn Research Center creates a variety of immersive visualizations and simulations in support of NASA’s missions, projects, and future innov...

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GVIS Conceptual Visual Designs

The Graphics and Visualization Lab (GVIS) at NASA Glenn Research Center creates a variety of immersive visualizations and simulations in support of NASA’s missions, projects, and future innov...

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GVIS Scientific Visualizations

The Graphics and Visualization Lab (GVIS) at NASA Glenn Research Center creates a variety of immersive visualizations and simulations in support of NASA’s missions, projects, and future innov...

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GVIS Test Facilities Visualizations

The Graphics and Visualization Lab (GVIS) at NASA Glenn Research Center creates a variety of immersive visualizations and simulations in support for NASA’s missions, projects, and future inno...

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Astronauts’ Perspectives on NESC Contributions to Mission Safety and Success

The exact date when the crew of Space Shuttle Columbia was lost is readily recalled by Patrick Forrester, as it likely would be for any NASA employee in service that Saturday morning when the Shutt...

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C-USA, Sun Belt double book La. Tech for 2026

Conference USA and the Sun Belt both included Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football schedules amid a standoff on the Bulldogs' switch between leagues.

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US’s Hegseth claims new Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei injured

Pete Hegseth's remarks come a day after Khamenei pledged to keep fighting in first statement since he was named leader.

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Hallé/Chauhan/Helseth review – Muhly paints doom with Helseth’s gleaming trumpet

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Receiving its UK premiere in a programme with Britten and Walton, Nico Muhly’s trumpet concerto is inspired by the instrument’s biblical – sometimes apocalyptic – asso...

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Former Arsenal player Partey to plead not guilty to 2 new rape charges

Ghana international Thomas Partey faced initial charges of rape just days after leaving Arsenal last summer.

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Australia edge North Korea to set up China or Taiwan Asian Cup semifinal

Australia beat North Korea 2-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup semi against China or Taiwan, and seal FIFA World Cup spot.

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Arsenal open contract talks with Rice

Arsenal begin talks with England midfielder Declan Rice over a new long-term contract.

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US’s new scramble for Africa is biomedical imperialism

From Zimbabwe to Zambia, US health deals are raising fears of a new era of biomedical extractivism.

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Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming

Peacock is betting on new AI-powered video experiences, vertical clips, and mobile games to help its growth.

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Mayer signs with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions

Three-division world champion Mikaela Mayer has signed with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.

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Abstract erotica, Japanese giants face off and spring arrives in Oxford – the week in art

Alexis Ralaivao’s provocative paintings, Hiroshige and Hokusai in perspective and a grand survey of flowers in fine art – all in your weekly dispatchIn Bloom: How Plants Changed Our WorldLovely fl...

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Sources: F1 set to cancel Bahrain, Saudi races

Formula 1 is set to cancel April's races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing Iran war, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast

The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.‎

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Oil and cargo ships are growing targets in war with Iran.

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Elisabeth Leonskaja review – piano legend’s unerring sense of architecture reveals connections and kinships

Wigmore Hall, LondonIn her recital programme of Beethoven, Schoenberg, Chopin, Webern and Schubert, the Austrian pianist brought new insights and expressive playingEighty-year-old piano legend Elis...

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US economy ended 2025 on weaker footing than previously thought

Revised figures show GDP rose at a 0.7% rate in fourth quarter, down from earlier reading of 1.4%

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IEA announces release of 400 million barrels of oil. But is it enough?

Global energy watchdog pledges largest release from oil reserves amid war on Iran. But is 'one-shot' tactic sufficient?

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Inside The Pitt: the stunning, smash-hit medical drama from the team behind ER

It has swept awards, been lauded for its accuracy and become a word-of-mouth triumph. Now, after a big delay, The Pitt launches in the UK. We visit the set to meet the team behind this tense, unfli...

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South African photographer Zanele Muholi: ‘My mother worked for a white family. I remember the pools I wasn’t allowed to swim in’

The artist has spent three decades changing the face of African art, and has just won the prestigious Hasselblad award. But they say the win isn’t about them – it’s for under-represented people sti...

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Four killed in US military plane crash in Iraq

Four killed in US military plane crash in Iraq

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What’s happened in Gaza and the West Bank since the start of the Iran war?

Israel has closed the Rafah border crossing and Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank have continued.

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Röhl: Rangers ready for nine cup finals in title race

Rangers head coach Danny Röhl understands "it's all about winning" as his side face "nine cup finals" in the Scottish Premiership title race - ahead of Sunday's visit to St Mirren live on Sky...

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France and Italy open talks with Iran in hope of securing safe Hormuz passage

Europeans look for ways to restart energy shipments as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep strait shut

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Dozens injured after missile attack hits northern Israel

A missile attack that hit a Palestinian community in northern Israel has injured dozens of people.

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Ravens see DE Hendrickson as a defensive closer

After an unlikely path to his signing, the Ravens introduced pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, with first-year coach Jesse Minter seeing the new addition as the team's defensive closer.

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Google's AI Searches Love to Refer You Back to Google

The company's generative AI search tools increasingly cite its own services, like Google Search and YouTube, over third-party publishers.

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Schertz, eyed for leap, gets new Saint Louis deal

After leading the Billikens to an Atlantic 10 regular-season title, coach Josh Schertz has agreed to a contract extension at Saint Louis, according to the school's athletic director.

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Blackhawks, Sens will play 2 games in Germany

The Blackhawks and Senators will play two games in Germany next season as part of the NHL's Global Series.

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Who are the key figures in the sewage crisis, and where are they now?

With anger stoked by Channel 4’s drama Dirty Business, we look at what has happened to some of the main playersWater companies have been in the public eye for the wrong reasons again recently. Sout...

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The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup

The Library of Traumatic Memory by Neil Jordan; The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan; Travel Light by Naomi Mitchison; Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman; Spoiled Milk by Avery CurranThe Libra...

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Add to playlist: the dadaist cubist racket of Angine de Poitrine and the week’s best new tracks

This hyped anonymous duo match the oddness of their costumes with shredding metal, microtonal flourishes and Dalek-style vocalsFrom Saguenay, QuebecRecommended if you like Holy Fuck, Prescott, King...

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China’s OpenClaw Boom Is a Gold Rush for AI Companies

Hype around the open source agent is driving people to rent cloud servers and buy AI subscriptions just to try it, creating a windfall for tech companies.

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Air attack strikes Tehran during al-Quds Day rally

An air attack struck near thousands of Iranians marking al-Quds Day in Tehran, reportedly killing at least one person.

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Turkiye says NATO defences intercepted third missile from Iran

The missiles increasingly pose a test for NATO member Turkiye and the alliance.

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'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition

The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

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Jarvis fights in pivotal main event battle live on Sky Sports

Former WBC Muay Thai world champion George Jarvis is determined to put the toughest moment of his career behind him when he collides with Thailand's Sinsamut Klinmee in the main event of ONE Fight...

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James wants to spend ‘peak years’ at Chelsea after signing long-term deal

Reece James wants to dedicate his “peak years” to Chelsea after signing a new six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

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Pink Floyd Guitar Is Sold for a Record $14.55 Million

A Fender Stratocaster known as “The Black Strat,” part of the David Gilmour Guitar Collection, was displayed at Christie’s in New York City in 2019.

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Iran team hit back at Trump over FIFA World Cup exclusion threat

Iran says no one can exclude it from the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is co-hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Trent-like delivery and why James' new deal is crucial for Chelsea

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Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

From the global RAM shortage driving up console prices to job loss in the industry, gaming is shaping up to be one of the AI boom's biggest casualties.

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Dharshini David: Economy on shaky grounds even before Iran war

The government's hopes that 2026 was the year when growth would pick up are at risk of being scuppered.

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Partey intends to deny two charges of rape, court told

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey intends to deny two new allegations of rape, a court has heard, as the midfielder was absent from the dock for the first hearing.

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Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated

The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka.

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Black smoke seen after blasts in Dubai financial district

Black smoke seen after blasts in Dubai financial district

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Sony WF-1000XM6 Review: My New Favorite Earbuds

Sony's latest flagship earbuds have the best noise canceling—and maybe the best bass—I've ever heard from wireless earbuds.

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6G Is Coming. Here’s What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech

When it succeeds 5G in 2030, the next-gen mobile network will focus on upload speeds, AI, and radar-like “sensing” of vehicles, devices, and people.

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Red Bull apologise to Verstappen after 'disaster' in Sprint Qualifying

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies apologised to Max Verstappen as the Dutch driver labelled their pace as a "disaster" in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Weather tracker: Southern France under yellow alert after severe thunderstorms

US also experiences severe convective storms, while record-breaking heat recorded in parts of South AfricaOn Monday 9 March, severe thunderstorms affected parts of southern France, with several dep...

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James agrees new six-year contract at Chelsea

Chelsea captain Reece James agrees a six‑year deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032.

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Explosions near Tehran al-Quds Day march in solidarity with Palestinians

Thousands across Iran join rallies in solidarity with Palestine, chanting against Israel and the United States.

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Daisy Johnson: ‘I wasn’t a fan of David Szalay, but Flesh is a masterpiece’

The Booker-shortlisted author on a momentous teenage encounter with The Bone People, getting a buzz from Peter Høeg’s Miss Smilla, and trying to avoid The LoraxMy earliest reading memory Memo...

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Less respawning, more re-rolling: six of the best board games based on video games

From war zones and socially virtuous farming to ever-changing boards and role-playing with 167 dice, here’s our pick of the most absorbing table-based entertainmentVideo games have long been heavil...

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The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly

Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.

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Palantir Demos Show How the Military Could Use AI Chatbots to Generate War Plans

Software demos and Pentagon records detail how chatbots like Anthropic’s Claude could help the Pentagon analyze intelligence and suggest next steps.

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Drone Strike Has Cyprus, and Europe, on Edge

R.A.F. Akrotiri, a British air base in Cyprus, on March 2, after it was struck by a drone that officials said was launched by Hezbollah.

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Reeves vows to ‘crack down’ on energy and fuel bosses exploiting Britons through ‘rip-off’ prices – UK politics live

The chancellor is set to meet with energy bosses over concerns that companies are profiteering from oil and gas pricesGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics.Chancellor Rachel...

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‘Wouldn’t life be easier if I were white?’: inside a provocative race-swap body horror

In director Amy Wang’s debut movie Slanted, a mysterious procedure allows people of colour to become white, speaking to her own difficult feelings as a teenIn March 2021, six Asian women were kille...

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Light and Thread by Han Kang review – a tantalising book of reflections

This prose work from the Nobel literature winner opens up her novels and offers beautiful imageryWhen Korean novelist Han Kang won the Nobel prize in literature in 2024, the committee praised...

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Diagonale des Yeux: Madeleine review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month

(Knekelhuis)Music boxes, miaows and strange melodies pepper the whimsical and charmingly lo-fi post-punk of Laurène Exposito and Théo DelaunayThe lyrics for Diagonale des Yeux’s debut album were wr...

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Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency

During a geopolitical crisis, things like weak signal strength, network congestion, and GPS interference can force smartphones to work harder. Here’s how you can save your battery.

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Bleak economic data shows UK plc in trouble well before the Middle East crisis

Zero GDP growth in January will not help Rachel Reeves claim her policies have put UK in a stronger position to weather oil price stormBusiness live – latest updatesUK economy unexpectedly flatline...

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James Blake: Trying Times review – platitudes about politics and Kanye can’t detract from an excellent album

(Good Boy)Amid the stylistic shifts of Blake’s seventh record come samples of Dusty Springfield and Dizzee Rascal: gripping distractions from some preachy sentimentsOf all the things you might expe...

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Another centimetre! Duplantis sets 15th pole vault world record

Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis added another centimetre to his world record after he cleared 6.31 metres in Sweden on Thursday.

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Two killed in Oman by drones, several also fired at Saudi Arabia

Two drones target Oman's Sohar province, killing two foreign nationals and injuring others, state news agency reports.

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Iran War Live Updates: Israel Targets Hezbollah in Beirut as Strikes Hit City Center

The attacks heightened fears that the war was expanding beyond Hezbollah’s traditional strongholds into parts of Beirut once considered comparatively safe. New strikes were also reported in Iran, I...

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Dynasty: The Murdochs review – who cares which billionaire will control even more billions?

This Netflix’s documentary about Rupert’s warring children blurs the lines with HBO drama Succession. But, ultimately, it’s a depressing catalogue of nepotism that it’s hard to be enthused about‘To...

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So long, hereditary peers – but the Lords is still full of absurd anachronisms | Polly Toynbee

Two-thirds of voters want an elected second chamber. The government needs a radical legacy: it should use its rare majority for thisGoodbye (almost) to the hereditary peers, voted out on Tuesday ni...

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Why Marty Supreme should win the best picture Oscar

Despite being set in the 50s, the film masterfully reflects modern-day anxieties, disconnection and obsession with nostalgia, all while reigniting interest in an unsung sportFirst things first: the...

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‘Villages are burned, animals slaughtered. We have to let the world know what’s happening’: Tinariwen and Imarhan fight for Tuareg music

Tinariwen went from Saharan weddings to Grammy-winning acclaim – but violence has forced the desert blues masters into exile. Now, a new generation is stepping in to helpSince their formation in 19...

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A new wave of defiance: the Turkish film-makers standing up to autocracy

İlker Çatak’s Yellow Letters and Emin Alper’s Salvation both won headline honours at the Berlin film festival and show dissenting cinema is thriving in the face of Erdoğan’s repression‘I want calm...

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French soldier killed and others wounded in attack in Iraq

A drone attack on a joint French-Kurdish base in northern Iraq has killed one French soldier and wounded several others.

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Israel attacks Beirut in ‘targeted killing’ attempt, kills several in south

Israel's attacks in Lebanon are striking areas in Beirut not hit in this conflict, nor during the 2024 war.

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Gilgeous-Alexander breaks 63-year NBA points record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he gives the "game everything" on breaking the 63-year-old NBA record for the most 20-point games in a row.

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UK economy failed to grow in January ahead of Iran war

Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

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No fear - so can Man Utd finally overcome nemesis Chelsea?

Manchester United have not enjoyed recent finals against Chelsea, but can they finally overcome their nemesis in Sunday's Women's League Cup final?

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NHL playoff watch: Projections for the Oilers' postseason path

Here's how it's shaping up for Edmonton. Plus, full Stanley Cup playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.

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Best team fits for top remaining NFL free agents: Barnwell finds nine perfect matches

Where should Jauan Jennings, Joey Bosa and Rasheed Walker sign? Which roster needs Kirk Cousins? Let's find new homes for nine players still looking for one.

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Weekend predictions: Can Spurs stop record losing streak at Liverpool?

It's Friday, and another full weekend of action awaits across the soccer calendar as Julien Laurens picks out the best games to watch in Europe.

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Is the USA No. 1? Can anyone beat D.R.? Reranking the remaining World Baseball Classic teams

We're down to eight. Here's what we've learned -- and who has impressed us most -- as we enter the quarterfinals.

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Bat flips, home run trots and ... a plantain dumbbell? How Dominican Republic sluggers are lighting up WBC

In this World Baseball Classic, one team might be having more fun than any other.

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UK economy failed to grow in January

Figure comes as surging energy prices pose new threat

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UK economy unexpectedly flatlined in January, official figures show

Monthly GDP figure comes as higher energy prices look likely to drive up inflation, dashing hopes of interest rate cutBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy entered the Middle East crisis aft...

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Week in wildlife: a wet macaque, four little pigs and a stowaway fox

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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Hooked by Asako Yuzuki review – follow-up to global hit Butter

A Tokyo high-flyer tries to befriend her favourite blogger in a novel that wears its aura of black comedy lightly, and its political statements more heavilyAsako Yuzuki’s international bestseller B...

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Force majeure: What is it and why have some Gulf countries invoked it?

Several Gulf nations have declared force majeure on oil and gas shipment since the US-Israel’s war on Iran was launched.

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Premiers to tackle cost-of-living and security at UK-Ireland summit

The second summit follows the announcement of new Irish investment of more than £900m into the UK.

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TV tonight: can Claudia Winkleman become our new chatshow queen?

Jennifer Saunders and Jeff Goldblum take a seat in the first episode. Plus, a newspaper agony aunt is poisoned in Death in Paradise. Here’s what to watch this evening10.40pm, BBC OneIt’s time for C...

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Iran war: What is happening on day 14 of US-Israel attacks?

Israel strikes Tehran as Iran retaliates across the Gulf; Hormuz disruption pushes oil prices higher and tensions rise.

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Wales star Wilson confirms fitness for World Cup play-offs

Harry Wilson has given Wales a major boost by confirming his fitness for their World Cup play-offs later this month.

bbc.com

How Israel-US war on Iran puts $50bn in Indian remittances at risk

The US-Israel war on Iran has caused gas shortages, while nine million Indian expats in the Gulf face uncertainty.

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UK energy prices are soaring – and propagandists want to sell you a false reason why | George Monbiot

The war on Iran has put fossil-fuel prices centre stage, but don’t believe those who tout ‘maximising the North Sea’ as our salvationThese are burning, smoking lies. As oil and gas prices soar, tha...

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Do we want to keep fixing the same issue? Unlearned lessons from the first big oil crisis

As energy prices tripled in the 1970s due to Middle Eastern wars, Scandinavia, France and the Netherlands sped up green transitionWhen Middle Eastern wars sparked an oil crisis in the 1970s, tripli...

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Joseph Nolan: The Complete Alkan Organ Works, Vol 1 album review – seething with quasi-orchestral colour

(Signum)From operatic frenzy in one moment to pianissimo whisper the next, Nolan does exhilarating justice to an extraordinary but little known repertoireCharles-Valentin Alkan was undoubtedly one...

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Itauma looks set to challenge for a world heavyweight title this year

Moses Itauma looks set to fight for a heavyweight world championship in 2026.

skysports.com

Monty Python Got It Wrong About Medieval Disease

In medieval Denmark, people could pay for more prestigious graves closer to the church — a sign of wealth and status. But when researchers examined hundreds of skeletons, they discovered something...

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Transfer rumors, news: Agent of PSG's Ballon d'Or Dembélé meets with Man City

Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembélé could be lined up for a future move from Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester City. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Mining’s toxic timebomb: dams full of poisonous waste are dotted around the world. What happens when they burst?

While tailings dams are meant to last for ever, extreme weather events are making many unstable – with devastating consequences for nature and humansAs soon as the barrier broke, a flood of poison...

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Nearly three-quarters of England’s woods inaccessible to public, study finds

Exclusive: Campaigners call for government to introduce right-to-roam bill that allows people to walk around their local woodlandsNearly three-quarters of England’s woods are off-limits to the publ...

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Snoop Dogg, pigsty fights and the wrong kind of snow: Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan on making the Peaky Blinders movie

The actors and creator Steven Knight discuss the Shelbys’ big-screen swan song, how fans propelled the show to success, and that undercutIn June 2023, Barry Keoghan texted Cillian Murphy to wish hi...

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The Iranian school bombing and the information war

Evidence suggests that the US was most likely to be behind the attack that killed over 100 children

ft.com

Stranded travellers charter private jets to return to Europe

War in the Middle East has prevented tens of thousands of people in Asia from getting home

ft.com

Gulf states lose $15bn in energy revenues since start of war

Millions of barrels of crude oil remain trapped by shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz

ft.com

Iran is playing a long game

An asymmetric war that brings the global economy to a standstill could exhaust the US and force a ceasefire

ft.com

Before quantum computing arrives, this startup wants enterprises already running on it

After selling his AI startup to AMD for $665 million, Peter Sarlin is back with QuTwo, a new venture building the infrastructure it believes enterprises will need when quantum computing finally arr...

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Democrats set a turnout record in Texas, so is this the year it turns blue?

Latinos helped Texas Democrats set the new record for a primary, but the state has been a white whale for the party for decades.

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Iran war tests Xi’s plan to build China’s stockpiles

Beijing has driven major increase in strategic commodity inventories but their scale remains unclear

ft.com

Truecaller now lets you hang up on scammers — on behalf of your family

Caller identity platform Truecaller recently launched a new feature that lets one person become an admin of a family group, get alerts about fraud calls received by other members, and even end a ca...

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A Visit to a Temple at the Heart of the Thailand-Cambodia Conflict

A rare visit to a Khmer temple on Thailand and Cambodia’s border showed how deadly clashes between the two countries have scarred a heritage site.

nytimes.com

Eruption at Mayon

Activity at the volcano in the Philippines sent lava and pyroclastic flows down the volcano’s flanks and prompted evacuations in nearby communities.

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How the War in Iran Could Help China and Change Asia

Fighter jets on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln in 2024. A carrier group including the ship was redirected from the South China Sea to the Middle East in January.

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Oil stays above $100 a barrel amid Iran’s stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz

Energy markets remain on tenterhooks as the prospect of prolonged war in the Middle East grows.

aljazeera.com

Israel drops abuse charges against soldiers

The Israeli military has dropped charges against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee.

aljazeera.com

KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

bbc.com

Every Brilliant Thing review – Daniel Radcliffe sells tricky Broadway transfer

Hudson Theatre, New YorkThe hit one-man show about depression suffers from plain and often corny writing yet is saved by an exuberant turn from the Tony-winning Harry Potter starEvery Brilliant Thi...

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US targets UK, EU and Canada in new round of tariff probes

Investigations could lead to fresh levies after US Supreme Court struck down many of Trump’s tariffs

ft.com

Ernie Anastos, New York’s Everyman Newscaster, Dies at 82

Ernie Anastos on the WNYW Fox set in 2010.

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Scientists crack a 20-year nuclear mystery behind the creation of gold

Gold and other heavy elements are born in some of the universe’s most violent events—but scientists still struggle to understand the nuclear steps that create them. Now, nuclear physicists have unc...

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Iranian missile strikes residential area in northern Israel

Video from northern Israel captured the moment an Iranian missile impacted in a residential area early Friday morning.

aljazeera.com

Thousands rally in Athens protesting US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Protesters in Athens have marched to the US Embassy to condemn the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

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UK MPs 'deeply troubled' by BBC World Service funding uncertainty

The current funding agreement between the BBC and the government expires at the end of this month.

bbc.com

The surprising new ways bacteria spread without propellers

Scientists at Arizona State University have uncovered surprising new ways bacteria move, even without their usual whip-like propellers called flagella. In one study, E. coli and salmonella were fou...

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Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds

The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

bbc.com

Big 12 to swap LED glass court for hardwood

The Big 12 will transition back to a traditional hardwood court for the remainder of its conference tournament at T-Mobile Center after the innovative LED glass court it was using led to some slipp...

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NYC's Mamdani condemns Tuberville's anti-Muslim posts as "bigotry"

Speaking at a public iftar dinner, held to break the daily Ramadan fast, New York City Mayor Mamdani described Sen. Tuberville's anti-Muslim rhetoric as "bigotry" and "hatred."

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Netanyahu says Israeli strikes killed Iranian nuclear scientists

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said several Iranian nuclear scientists were killed in Israeli strikes.

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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday

Beirut residents watching the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike in the Lebanese capital on Thursday.

nytimes.com

French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

bbc.com

Sources: K-State set to hire Belmont's Alexander

Casey Alexander, a perennial 20-game winner at Belmont, is expected to be named the new coach at Kansas State, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello.

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Americans on Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?'

Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran.

bbc.com

Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars

Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

bbc.com

BBC World Service funding freeze risks ‘opening door to hostile states’, MPs say

Cross-party committee says service is ‘jewel in crown of UK’s soft power’ but is diminished by poor governanceMinisters risk “opening the door to propaganda from hostile states” and diminishing int...

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Iran war live: Trump says war going ‘well’ as Gulf under wave of attacks

Israeli strikes kill dozens more in Lebanon, including 5 children among nine people killed in attack on village of Arki.

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The New Khamenei

How America and Israel solved Iran’s succession problem.

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