Hotel in Iraqi capital Baghdad struck as attacks on US embassy intercepted
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which took place amid the escalating Israel-US war on Iran.
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Nvidia’s version of OpenClaw could solve its biggest problem: security
Nvidia announced an open enterprise AI agent platform, called NemoClaw, that is built off of viral OpenClaw.
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Trump claims strikes on Iran prevented nuclear war
Donald Trump claimed he ordered strikes on Iran to prevent a nuclear conflict that would have turned into World War III.
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Clarke open to Scotland stay - but wants future decided before World Cup
Steve Clarke is warming to the idea of staying on as Scotland head coach - if he has the option.
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Woods sits out of TGL semi-finals and misses out on McIlroy showdown
Rory McIlroy returns to TGL action in the SoFi Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports, as Tiger Woods continues to sit out of the 2026 season as he recovers from injury.
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Trump seeks to delay meeting with China’s Xi by ‘month or so’ amid Iran war
The US president delays March 31-April 2 trip to China to focus on the escalating war against Iran.
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Trump asks to postpone long-awaited summit with China’s Xi
US president says he needs to remain in Washington because of the war in the Middle East
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Trump Hits Out at Allies After Cool Response to Requests for War Ships
Mr. Trump’s appeal for an international naval escort, which he issued on Saturday, was the first time he appeared eager to build a broad coalition against Iran.
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US diesel prices soar to almost $5 as Iran war pinches global supplies
Higher fuel costs will make it more expensive to transport goods and plant crops
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Judy Pace, 83, Dies; Actress Brought Layers to Black Characters
Judy Pace in 1971, when she appeared in “Brian’s Song,” the critically acclaimed, hugely popular TV movie.
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‘Fourth world nation’: Trump slams Somalia, Ilhan Omar
Speaking at the Oval office, US President Donald Trump stated that Somalia is a “fourth world nation.”
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Who is answering Trump’s call for help with Strait of Hormuz?
Trump has criticised the response to his call to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the war on Iran.
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BBC files motion asking US court to throw out Trump’s $10bn lawsuit
US president sued BBC over 'Trump: A Second Chance?', seeking $5bn for defamation, $5bn for unfair trade practices.
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Memories.ai is building the visual memory layer for wearables and robotics
Memories.ai is building a large visual memory model that can index and retrieve video-recorded memories for physical AI.
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Carra: Slot will find it difficult to win Liverpool fans back
Liverpool boss Arne Slot will find it "really difficult" to get the Reds fans back on side, according to Jamie Carragher.
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang predicts $1tn in AI chip revenue over 2 years
Chip group’s higher than expected sales forecast fails to boost share price
ft.com
What's New in the AirPods Max 2? Breaking Down Apple's Headphone Update
Apple's premium over-ears finally have a proper successor, but after five years of waiting, it's hard not to wonder: "Is that it?"
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'It's an opportunity to write our names in history'
Michael O'Neill says qualification for the World Cup would be "as good as anything that any Northern Ireland team has done".
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Trump Officials Look to More Managed Approach to Trade With China
Scott Bessent, the Treasury secretary, left, and Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, conducted talks with their Chinese counterparts on Sunday and Monday in Paris.
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Samsung bets this island startup can tame the grid with software and batteries
Grid Beyond's hardware and software coordinates several gigawatts of supply and demand to help balance the flow of electricity on the grid. The idea has attracted investors like Samsung Ventures.
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NASA Invites Media to Learn About Upcoming X-59 Test Flights
NASA will hold a media teleconference at 5:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 19 to highlight plans for its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft’s upcoming flight tests. The teleconference is set to take pla...
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What Are Trump’s Positions on Iran? They Can Change by the Sentence.
President Trump leaving the White House last month. The conflict in Iran has come with consequences including a rising death toll and soaring gas prices.
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Starmer distances UK from Iran war as EU leaders rule out sending warships
PM refuses to be drawn into wider conflict as Germany and Italy defy Trump’s call to help reopen strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer insisted on Monday that the UK would n...
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Apple acquires video editing software company MotionVFX
The move could help Apple better compete with Adobe Premiere Pro, and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
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Iran war cannot be ’windfall’ for Putin, says Starmer, as Zelenskyy arrives in UK
Ukrainian president’s visit coincides with deadline for Roman Abramovich over proceeds from £2.5bn Chelsea saleMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer will host Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr...
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Nvidia’s DLSS 5 uses generative AI to boost photo-realism in video games, with ambitions beyond gaming
Nvidia’s new DLSS 5 uses generative AI and structured graphics data to make video games more realistic. CEO Jensen Huang says the approach could eventually spread to other industries.
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'Be cocky, why not!' | Henry full of praise for 'thinker' Fernandes
Thierry Henry takes a look back at Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes brilliant display against Aston Villa and gives him a new nickname which alludes to his footballing brain.
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Chelsea could move controversial pre-match huddle
Chelsea expect to move their pre-match huddle away from the centre circle after referee Paul Tierney was caught in the middle on Saturday.
bbc.com
Crunch WRU EGM vote to be held in April
The fate of the WRU's chair and potentially plans to cut the the number of professional teams will be decided next month.
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How the Makers of ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Addressed ‘an Ethical Minefield’
David Borenstein, in white, and Pavel Talankin, left, at the Oscars on Sunday, accepting an award for “Mr. Nobody Against Putin.”
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SPARCS CubeSat ‘First Light’ Images
Description This pair of images shows stars observed by the SPARCS (Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat) space telescope simultaneously in the near-ultraviolet, left, and far-ultraviolet, right....
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To Protect Artemis II Astronauts, NASA Experts Keep Eyes on Sun
As four astronauts travel around the Moon on NASA’s Artemis II mission, they will venture beyond Earth’s protective magnetic field. The crew’s spacecraft, Orion, will carry and protect them as they...
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The Guardian view on SUVs: London’s mayor is right to push back on supersize cars | Editorial
Huge vehicles are popular with drivers, but their wider impacts on road safety and the environment must be tackledNo one who walks, cycles or drives around London, or many of the world’s big cities...
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The MacBook Neo is ‘the most repairable MacBook’ in years, according to iFixit
Apple’s new MacBook Neo isn’t just the most affordable MacBook — it’s also the company's most repairable laptop in “about fourteen years."
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In Choosing ‘Epic Fury,’ Trump Names a War and Defines His Presidency
The branding of the U.S. military operation against Iran is a quintessentially Trumpian choice for a leader whose tenure has been marked by anger.
nytimes.com
Padres say Miller's availability for WBC final TBD
Padres manager Craig Stammen said a decision on the availability of All-Star closer Mason Miller for Team USA's upcoming World Baseball Classic championship game Tuesday is to be determined.
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Bettman: 'Time will tell' if Russia in '28 World Cup
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said "time will tell" if Russia and its collection of NHL stars will be invited to the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.
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Holloway no longer with Tide after drug arrest
Alabama's Aden Holloway is no longer with the team, as the university announced the star guard has been "removed from campus" in the wake of his drug arrest.
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Outrage as Afghan asylum seeker who fought alongside US dies in ICE custody
Family, advocates call for full probe after Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal dies less than 24 hours after being detained.
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Starmer speech leaves Reform UK and the Tories playing catch-up | John Crace
The PM’s decision not to sign up the UK to the Middle East conflict reflects the public mood better than Badenoch and Farage’s former gung-ho supportIt was a message that could just as easily have...
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David A. Keene, Leader of Two Right-Wing Groups, Dies at 80
David A. Keene at the National Rifle Association’s national convention in 2012, during his term as the group’s president.
nytimes.com
Gunn back & Motherwell players miss out - key takeaways from Scotland's squad
BBC Scotland looks at the key takeaways from Steve Clarke's Scotland squad to face Japan and Ivory Coast in preparation for the World Cup finals.
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2026 Tournament Challenge guide to team mascots, school colors and famous alumni
We've collected information on all 68 schools in the men's tournament so you can develop a rooting interest.
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Trump’s war is bringing economic calamity to the UK – and another shock to our politics | Gaby Hinsliff
Hard choices lie ahead for Downing Street if higher fuel prices spark resentment and trigger a renewed cost of living crisisSeventy years ago this winter, the streets of Britain fell eerily quiet....
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Israeli Schools Begin Reopening in Some Areas Seen as Safer
Some classes resumed on Monday in areas far from the populous cities and border regions that have come under attack in the conflict with Iran and the Iran-backed militia, Hezbollah.
nytimes.com
Gavaskar criticises Sunrisers' Abrar signing
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed “indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians”.
bbc.com
Another deep tech chip startup becomes a unicorn: Frore hits $1.64B
At Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's urging, Frore developed liquid-cooling tech for chips. That shift helped it just raise $143 million.
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Fuse raises $25M to disrupt aging loan origination systems used by U.S. credit unions
The startup also announced a $5M 'rescue fund' to help credit unions ditch legacy software for its AI-native platform.
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'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage
How try-scoring sensation France wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey has stormed the stage to challenge Antoine Dupont as Les Bleus' star player.
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‘Happy as can be!’ My Neighbour Totoro toasts first birthday in London’s West End
The spectacular stage version of Studio Ghibli’s much-loved film has spent a year at the Gillian Lynne theatre in London. To celebrate, photographer Tristram Kenton was granted backstage access Con...
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How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments
Chelsea have been hit with a Premier League record fine of £10.75m and handed a suspended transfer ban. Here's what the written reasons said.
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Civilians pulled from rubble after US-Israeli strikes on Tehran
Rescuers have pulled civilians from the rubble after a new wave of US-Israeli strikes targeted Tehran.
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John Bengtson, Modern-Day Silent-Film Sleuth, Dies at 68
Mr. Bengtson, in 2001, standing at the same San Francisco location where Buster Keaton (seen in the enlarged movie still he is holding) shot a silent film a century earlier.
nytimes.com
The Taylor Swift effect: US vinyl sales top $1bn for the first time since 1983
Swift leads with 1.6m vinyl sales of The Life of a Showgirl in 2025 while Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar round out the LP chartsFor the first time in over four decades, US vinyl sales have to...
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Afghanistan says children among four killed in latest attacks by Pakistan
The civilians - three children and a woman - are killed in an attack on Khost province, local official says.
aljazeera.com
BBC seeks to have Donald Trump’s $10bn lawsuit thrown out
Broadcaster asks Florida court to dismiss the case on the basis of a lack of jurisdiction
ft.com
Chelsea's James could miss weeks with hamstring injury
Chelsea defender Reece James could be out for weeks with a hamstring injury, says head coach Liam Rosenior.
bbc.com
Selfies, sniffer dogs and superstition – Peter Bradshaw’s big night out at the Oscars!
KPop Demon Hunters fans screamed with glee, Adrien Brody grossed out the audience and Timothée Chalamet broke all the rules. The Guardian’s film critic on a gobsmackingly glamorous ceremony Key tak...
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Return to form would be 'biggest achievement' - O'Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan says restoring his game to its previous level would be bigger than winning world titles.
bbc.com
Fields to join Chiefs as QB cover for Mahomes
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed a trade with the New York Jets for quarterback Justin Fields, who is set to join as backup to superstar QB Patrick Mahomes as he recovers from injury.
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Oregon QB Moore reveals mental health struggles
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has revealed he struggled with mental health issues associated with the pressures of major college football.
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'I don't miss it' - Livingstone criticises England
Liam Livingstone issues strong criticism of the England set-up, saying there “wasn’t any part of me” that wanted to be part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
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Realtime pollution alerts needed on Windermere, campaigners say after boy nearly dies
Exclusive: Claire Earley’s son Rex spent six weeks in hospital after contracting E coli from contaminated lakeRealtime pollution alerts are needed across Windermere urgently, campaigners have said,...
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US, Israel now know ‘what kind of nation they are dealing with’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his country has shown it is ready to take the war “as far as necessary".
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Antonio Gracias says he’s longing for ‘proentropic’ startups — those that are built to survive chaos
Antonio Gracias talks at the Upfront Summit in LA about the future of technology.
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Shopify is preparing for AI shopping agents to change everything, exec says
Shopify is preparing for an ecommerce transformation via AI shopping agents, says president Harley Finklestein.
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How badly has the Iran war hit the global economy? The tell-tale signs
Oil and gas price hikes due to the war have rattled the global economy.
aljazeera.com
Tate Modern Turbine Hall to showcase David Hockney opera sets
Immersive exhibition will form the centrepiece of the celebration of the artist’s 90th birthday next yearTate Modern’s Turbine Hall will be transformed into an immersive opera house as it plays hos...
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Is Russia benefitting from the Iran war?
The US is allowing the purchase of Russian oil that’s stranded at sea after the war on Iran led to higher energy prices.
aljazeera.com
Greenwood expects Borthwick to lead England into next year's World Cup
Former World Cup winner Will Greenwood says he expects England to stick with head coach Steve Borthwick despite a shocking Six Nations campaign.
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Scotland to host World Rally Championship race
The World Rally Championship will return to the UK for the first time in eight years when the north-east of Scotland hosts a round in 2027.
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Italy's Nola to start WBC semifinal vs. Venezuela
Aaron Nola will start Monday night's World Baseball Classic semifinal for Italy against Venezuela rather than Michael Lorenzen.
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Beneath the Great Wave: Hokusai and Hiroshige review – how two Japanese masters reinvented art
Whitworth, ManchesterHokusai’s breathtaking woodblock print may be ubiquitous today but, as this startling show reminds us, it’s also an apocalyptic vision of a world about to changeThe printed ima...
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Labour MPs have no reason to oppose new welfare reforms, says minister
Pat McFadden unveils £1bn youth employment scheme and appeals for support from backbench MPs who rebelled over welfare last year Labour MPs have no reason to oppose a fresh government attempt to...
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Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war isn't really an option.
bbc.com
Past Life review – hypnotist opens psychic portal in pulpy British mystery on trail of a serial killer
Jeremy Piven is a celebrity hypnotist leading a client into dangerous waters in this Manchester-set affair also starring Pixie Lott and Aneurin BarnardIf films had past lives, Simeon Halligan’s mem...
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Iran officials tout ‘Trump-burning’ celebration amid battle of narratives
Iranian state media calls for turning fire festival into a symbolic protest by burning figures of Trump and Netanyahu.
aljazeera.com
With Iran War, Trump Risks Stepping on Gains From His Own Tax Cuts
The dominant impression of the economy for many Americans this spring could come down to rapidly rising gas prices.
nytimes.com
Can Starmer avoid being drawn into the US-Iran war? – podcast
The PM says the UK will not be dragged into wider war in the Middle East and pledges support to households struggling to pay for heating oil. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about what the gover...
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EU leaders reject military involvement in Strait of Hormuz amid war on Iran
Pushback comes as US President Donald Trump says NATO allies should help secure key waterway amid soaring oil prices.
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Chelsea captain James suffers another hamstring injury
Chelsea captain Reece James has suffered another hamstring injury.
skysports.com
Norway ‘climbs out of shadow’ of neighbours with first Oscar win for Sentimental Value
Recognition for Scandi film-making has long focused on Sweden and Denmark but critics say Norwegian film is entering a new eraSentimental Value’s victory at the Oscars on Sunday has been hailed in...
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How to watch Jensen Huang’s Nvidia GTC 2026 keynote — and what to expect
GTC is Nvidia's flagship annual event, where the chipmaker typically announces new products, partnerships, and its vision for the future of computing. Huang's keynote will focus on Nvidia's role in...
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Sources: Macario signs with Wave in record deal
United States forward Catarina Macario has joined the San Diego Wave FC ahead of the NWSL's transfer window on what is believed to be the biggest total contract value in women's soccer history, sou...
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Kenya and Russia agree no Kenyans will be recruited for Ukraine war
Kenyan foreign minister meets Russian counterpart amid reports that hundreds of Kenyans are fighting in Russia, Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Britain's Treacy lands World Championship bronze
Great Britain's Niall Treacy wins 1,000m bronze at the Short Track World Championships in Canada.
bbc.com
US says it has destroyed Iran missile capacity: How is Iran still shooting?
Despite degraded launch capabilities, Iran has enough missiles to fire strategically, keep region on edge, say experts.
aljazeera.com
Qatar calls on Iran to stop Gulf attacks, urges diplomatic solution
Qatar foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari accuses Iran of targeting civilian areas as he calls for de-escalation.
aljazeera.com
Celebrating 100 Years Since Goddard’s Breakthrough Moment in Modern Rocketry
From the voyages of spacecraft to the Moon and beyond, to the launches of satellites that help us navigate, communicate, and understand our planet and the universe, the use of liquid-fueled rockets...
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‘We did Disneyland on mind-altering substances’: Primus frontman Les Claypool on being rock’s great joker – and why Metallica rejected him
After going platinum in the 90s and writing the South Park theme, bassist extraordinaire Claypool discusses the AI-themed concept album he’s made with Sean Ono LennonWhen Les Claypool wrote his fir...
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Delight across Ireland at Jessie Buckley’s ‘historic’ best actress Oscar win
Politicians express joy and pride and thousands of Buckley masks reportedly being printed for St Patrick’s DayOscars 2026 winners: the full listJessie Buckley’s Oscar win has uncorked delight acro...
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Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament?
BBC Sport pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton picks for their teams of the tournament for the 2026 Six Nations.
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Mayor unveils £1.5bn ‘People’s Network’ transport plan for South Yorkshire
Trams, buses and hire bikes will be integrated under molten orange and asphalt black brand highlighting industrial heritage, says Oliver CoppardSouth Yorkshire’s transport system will be known as t...
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Veteran CB Slay retires to 'start my new journey'
Cornerback Darius Slay announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after 13 seasons.
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Theatre critics in Scotland decry ‘London-centric’ reviewing policy for One Day musical
A letter from 15 critics to the Royal Lyceum in Edinburgh condemns ‘divisive move’ that saw non-Scottish publications excluded from reviewing the musical’s press nightTheatre critics in Scotland ha...
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Who did BBC pundits pick in their Six Nations teams of the tournament?
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton and former Scotland skipper John Barclay discuss their Six Nations teams of the tournament.
bbc.com
No H.I.V. Aid Without More Access to Minerals: U.S. Ponders ‘Sticks’ Against Zambia
Health workers unloaded medicines at the Chipulukusu Health Center in northern Zambia earlier this month.
nytimes.com
Starmer vows to protect ‘working people’ from Iran energy price fallout
UK prime minister says Britain will not be drawn into ‘wider war’
ft.com
A petri dish of human brain cells is currently playing Doom. Should we be worried?
Scientists in the US have uploaded a fruit fly to a computer simulation, while an Australian lab has taught neurons on a glass chip to play a 90s video game. How long before we are all living in a...
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Gunn, uncapped Curtis in Scotland squad for World Cup warm-up matches
Goalkeeper Angus Gunn and uncapped Findlay Curtis have been named in Scotland's squad for this month's World Cup warm-up matches.
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Norway Celebrates Oscar Win for Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’
Joachim Trier accepting the Oscar for his film “Sentimental Value.” He said he was “just so proud and shocked” about the movie’s success.
nytimes.com
Man Utd not planning U-turn on Casemiro decision
Manchester United have no plans to revise their decision not to offer a new deal to Casemiro, even though the Brazilian has excelled in midfield recently.
bbc.com
Chelsea fined £10.75m for breaching Premier League rules
Chelsea have been handed a £10.75m fine after breaching Premier League rules over financial reporting, third-party investment and youth development.
bbc.com
Chelsea handed big fine and suspended transfer ban over secret agent payments
Chelsea have been fined £10.75m and handed a one-year transfer ban suspended for two years over illicit payments to agents and other individuals.
skysports.com
Oldest-known whale song recording provides new insight into ocean sounds
Recording of humpback whale from 1949 could also provide new understanding of how the huge animals communicateA haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new und...
theguardian.com
NESC Develops Method for Estimating Risk When Reducing NDE
Download PDF: NESC Develops Method for Estimating Risk When Reducing NDE Performing nondestructive evaluation (NDE) can have both cost and schedule impacts, leading some to question whet...
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Walmart-backed PhonePe shelves IPO as global tensions rattle markets
PhonePe has paused its planned IPO, delaying a major liquidity event for investors including Tiger Global and Microsoft.
techcrunch.com
‘Like a DVD in the present tense’: are we ready for film distribution via USB drives?
As big tech continues to dominate the film industry, Video StoreAge is a uniquely crafted company that works with film-makers to sell independent films on USB drivesThe streaming-skeptical cinephil...
theguardian.com
Quran echoes loudly as Palestinian reciters gather in Gaza
Quran memorisers in Gaza overcome devastation from war, reciting the holy book as a source of hope and strength.
aljazeera.com
Tide's No. 2 scorer arrested on felony pot charge
Aden Holloway, Alabama's second leading scorer, was arrested Monday morning on a felony marijuana charge. The Crimson Tide are seeded fourth in the NCAA tournament's Midwest Region and will play Ho...
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Robot umps on checked swings moving to Triple-A
Major League Baseball's experiment of a robot umpire technology system allowing challenges to checked swing calls is moving up from Class A to Triple-A.
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Empreintes review – Jess and Morgs go off-piste at Paris Opera and Marcos Morau sets the chandelier swinging
Palais Garnier, ParisJessica Wright and Morgann Runacre-Temple’s Arena spills off the stage while Morau’s equally audacious Étude has balletic body snatchersWhat a joy to find Jessica Wright and Mo...
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South Korean protesters criticise Trump over Hormuz security demand
Activists in South Korea have staged a protest against Donald Trump’s request for help securing the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport
The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
bbc.com
Boarders season three review – the brilliant school satire bows out at the perfect time
The final series of the BBC’s sharp sendup of boarding school in the UK is a riot of sex, scandals and final exams. This is striking, charming TV that has been impressive from first to lastDaniel L...
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USMNT 2026 World Cup kit, revealed!
U.S. Soccer and Nike have dropped the new home and away jerseys set to be worn at this summer's World Cup.
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In Lebanon, Israel is using occupation as negotiating tool, say analysts
Israel is using military occupation of southern Lebanon and displacement crisis to dictate ceasefire terms, say experts.
aljazeera.com
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC off to a record-breaking start
LAFC have already made history with their lockdown defense, but are they No. 1? Here's this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
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‘We cannot replace USAID, but we can do big things’: conservation plots a future without American money
The Trump administration’s cuts to biodiversity funding have imperiled species, habitats and the people who defend both. Now the world is seeking a new way forwardOn 22 January 2024, at the inaugur...
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Better than Wuthering Heights? The Brontës’ novels – ranked!
As Emerald Fennell’s film sparks debate, we celebrate the pioneering brilliance of the siblings’ workThis was the first novel that Charlotte Brontë completed. It was rejected by publishers nine tim...
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Long-term coach? Improved physicality? How Raducanu can reach full potential
Sky Sports' Tim Henman and Martina Navratilova debate whether Emma Raducanu needs to commit to a long-term coach or improve her off-court physicality to reach her full potential.
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Wolff: Verstappen's Red Bull 'horror show' impacting rules criticism
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Max Verstappen's "horror show" at Red Bull is contributing to the Dutchman's criticism of Formula 1's new 2026 regulations.
skysports.com
Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs
Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.
bbc.com
No. 1 seeds atop women's AP poll before tourney
UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina were the top four teams in the final regular-season Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 released Monday, matching the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament...
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UK will not be drawn into wider war in Middle East, says Keir Starmer
PM’s comments come as he announces support for households reliant on heating oil amid surging costsUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK will not be drawn into the wider war in the Middle East, K...
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Destruction in Beirut as bombing and mass displacement continue
Neighbourhoods in Beirut’s southern suburbs have been left in ruins by Israeli bombing attacks.
aljazeera.com
Why Lauren James is one of the world's best female players
Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the latest Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.
skysports.com
Trump’s Threat to Delay Summit With Xi Casts New Shadow Over China Relations
President Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s leader, at their last in-person meeting in Busan, South Korea, in October.
nytimes.com
Iran still playing in World Cup 2026 despite withdrawal rumours, AFC says
Asian Football Confederation says it hasn't received any notification of Iran pulling out of upcoming World Cup.
aljazeera.com
No, MAGA is not divided on the Iran war
Trump’s supporters remain loyal, even if there are a few loud dissenting voices.
aljazeera.com
Why Hormuz will haunt us long after this war ends
Iran has shown that control of the strait gives it a stranglehold over the world economy
ft.com
Jets set to trade QB Fields to Chiefs, sources say
The Jets are finalizing a trade that will send quarterback Justin Fields to the Chiefs, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
espn.com
UConn huge odds-on favorite in women's tourney
After several years away from the favorite spotlight, the UConn Huskies will go into the NCAA women's basketball tournament as the odds-on favorites to capture a record-extending 13th national cham...
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War on Iran: Can fuel rationing, remote work, short sleeves ease oil woes?
Rising oil prices amid the US-Israel war on Iran are pushing nations to readjust their energy policies.
aljazeera.com
Wrexham's Moore to miss Wales' World Cup play-offs
Wrexham striker Kieffer Moore is ruled out of action until April with a hamstring injury so will miss Wales' World Cup play-offs later this month.
bbc.com
Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say
Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.
bbc.com
Why America’s shale patch is not celebrating $100 oil
Independent operators are caught in the middle between Trump’s Iran war aims and his promise of low petrol prices
ft.com
Who wants what from the Iran war?
Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?
bbc.com
COBOL Is the Asbestos of Programming Languages
The most widely adopted computer language in history, COBOL is now causing a host of problems. It's also dangerously difficult to remove.
wired.com
Real's Bellingham and Mbappe back for Man City trip
Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham return to Real Madrid's squad after injury for their Champions League last-16 match at Manchester City on Tuesday.
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Myanmar parliament dominated by pro-military party convenes after 5 years
New parliament opens for the first time since the 2021 coup after elections that excluded major opposition parties.
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Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary
Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.
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Mexico sets world record for biggest football lesson
Thousands turned Mexico City's central square into a football pitch in an attempt to set a new Guiness World record.
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Thames Water creditors offer £6.55bn in new debt to take formal control
Deal requires agreement with regulators and government and could take a number of months to conclude
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More than the Score
Elana Meyers Taylor won her first Olympic gold medal at the age of 41 in Milan-Cortina
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London book fair roundup: Idris Elba’s thriller deal, the rise of romcom, and fights against censorship
The actor led the starry book deals, while publishers assessed whether US-style bans are spreading to the UKThe annual London book fair wrapped on Thursday, marking the end of three days that saw 3...
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Ballard included in NI squad as Morrison called up
Sunderland defender Dan Ballard is included in Northern Ireland's squad for the World Cup play-off semi-final in Italy despite a hamstring issue.
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Bosnia's Dzeko poses big World Cup threat - Bellamy
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy warns his players of threat of Bosnia veteran striker Edin Dzeko in their World Cup play-off this month.
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What's worth more: Churchill or a woke badger? Welcome to Britain's banknote culture war | Jonn Elledge
Self-appointed patriots are up in arms about a plan to replace historical figures with cute wildlife. The Bank of England shouldn’t duck this debateOne day soon we may finally have an answer to a q...
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These Musical Instruments of the Future Sound Weird, Wacky—and Are Easy for Anyone to Play
A bicycle wheel with guitar strings, a touch-operated synth, and the “Demon Box” were just a few of the new instruments on show at Georgia Tech’s Guthman Musical Instrument Competition this weekend.
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What does each PL team need to do to reach Champions League quarter-finals?
Six matches, four losses - no wins. Every single English team has work to do to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals.
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Winners and losers from the 2026 Players Championship
From Cameron Young to Rory McIlroy, here's a look back at who performed well and who didn't in the Players Championship.
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Wall Street Is Already Betting on Prediction Markets
As the legal war over how to regulate prediction markets rages on, financial institutions are embracing the industry anyway.
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In Iraq, the U.S. Tried to Bring Allies on Board. Not in Iran.
A heavily guarded compound, close to Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs along the Tigris River in Baghdad, burned after the Pentagon’s “shock and awe” bombing campaign on March 20, 2003, opened the...
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Intrigue, Power Plays and Rivalries: Inside the Rise of Mojtaba Khamenei
A photo of the new supreme leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, at a ceremony for military officials killed by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, in Tehran, Iran, last week.
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‘I watch it to be close to him’: why Point Break is my feelgood movie
The latest in our ongoing series of writers looking back on their most rewatched comfort films is a tribute to an action classic that also defined an important friendshipFor 25 years, I received te...
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Howl by Howard Jacobson review – a tragicomic portrait of a Jewish man’s despair
A suburban headteacher navigates antisemitism in Gaza-outraged London in Jacobson’s latest novelHoward Jacobson writes characters at their wits’ end; those characters are usually men, and those men...
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‘100 Video Calls Per Day’: Models Are Applying to Be the Face of AI Scams
Dozens of Telegram channels reviewed by WIRED include job listings for “AI face models.” The (mostly) women who land these gigs are likely being used to dupe victims out of their money.
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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Pressures Countries to Open Vital Shipping Route
As fighting in the Middle East entered its third week, President Trump warned that failing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz would be “very bad for the future of NATO.”
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Israeli strike on Gaza police kills officers
An Israeli attack on a police vehicle in central Gaza has killed eight officers including a senior police official.
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Sources: NBA eyes key 1st vote for expansion
The NBA will hold a vote at the Board of Governors meetings next week to explore adding expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle, sources told ESPN.
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Map shows how 16 days of attacks have evolved in US-Israel war on Iran
Here's a day-by-day breakdown of attacks, illustrating the targets hit and the weapons used since February 28.
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The Iran war picture blackout
Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen breaks down Planet Labs delaying the publication of its satellite imagery during an active war.
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March Madness 101: NCAA tournament format, history, facts
Who coined the term "Bracketology?" What is a "Cinderella" team? How do March Madness squares work? Check out fun facts on the NCAA tournament now.
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Hamlin roars back to win Vegas after early penalty
Denny Hamlin overcame an early speeding penalty and drove through the field in a fairly dominating win for Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 17 of US-Israel attacks?
Dubai contained a fire near its airport and temporarily suspended flights, while Trump claimed Iran wants to negotiate.
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The Plastic Detox review – a film so terrifying you will want to change your life immediately
In this affecting documentary, an epidemiologist asks six couples struggling to conceive to reduce their exposure to plastics and see if it helps. The results are startling – and prove that we shou...
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'You know that I love this!' - Farrell on Ireland future
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell looks ahead to preparing his squad for the Nations Championship and the World Cup and discusses his future as head coach.
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‘Stop all these wars now’ says Oscar winner
Oscar winner Pavel Talankin called for ‘an end to all wars’ as he received the best documentary award.
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WNBA, union end 7th day of talks with no deal
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said progress is being made towards a new collective bargaining agreement despite a seventh day of marathon talks with no deal.
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NHL playoff watch: Who is this year's bracket buster?
Will any of the wild cards make a run? Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.
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Ohtani sets another record? A 40/40 season for Soto? Handing out preseason Real or Not verdicts
We determine whether these eight MLB stars can actually reach new heights in 2026.
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Cillian Murphy opens up about Peaky Blinders: best podcasts of the week
The stars of the smash hit Birmingham-set series tell all to Edith Bowman. Plus, the shocking 1969 Israeli plan to secretly transfer 60,000 Palestinians to ParaguayAhead of the release of the Peaky...
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Bouchra review – Prada-wearing coyote is anti-identitarian alter ego in film that maps queer experience
Art and reality merge in Orian Barki and Meriem Bennani’s debut feature, which depicts its subjects as sweetly anthropomorphic animalsQueer people who struggle with family acceptance often resort t...
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The Infinity Machine by Sebastian Mallaby review – the story of the man who changed the world
A journalist charts the progress of AI pioneer Demis Hassabis from child chess prodigy to Nobel prize winnerIt was March 2016, and at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, the world was gathered to watc...
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Scientists discover what really happens during sourdough fermentation
New research shows that sourdough fermentation does more than make bread rise—it transforms wheat fibers in unexpected ways. Scientists found that enzymes already present in wheat, activated by the...
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Japan begins release of oil reserves as Iran war sparks energy crisis
Tokyo's move comes as oil prices remain elevated amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
South Korea celebrates ‘miracle’ Oscar wins for KPop Demon Hunters
Performance of Golden during Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony hailed for bringing Korean culture into the heart of HollywoodTwo Oscar wins for hit film KPop Demon Hunters have been met with jubilat...
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Trump refocuses his message on 'winning' as broad support for the war in Iran wavers
As the U.S. war against Iran enters its third week, the Trump administration is attempting to refocus its messaging as broader support for the war falters.
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Paul Thomas Anderson endured one snub after another. Now the Oscars have finally seen sense | Xan Brooks
In honouring One Battle After Another, Academy voters finally welcomed Hollywood’s prodigal son into the foldOscar night climaxed with a metaphorical whiff of gunpowder and a defiant rebel yell as...
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TV tonight: inside Facebook and Meta with ex-staff and whistleblowers
Marianna Spring goes Inside the Rage Machine. Plus: the finale of the brilliant comedy Small Prophets. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Two“My goal is to not get sued,” says Matt Motyl, a...
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Scotland's assisted dying debate reaches final stages on eve of vote
The long-running political battle over assisted dying comes to an end as MSPs get ready to vote.
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'Dowman could win Premier League while still at school'
Ex-England striker Wayne Rooney praises Max Dowman's record-breaking impact for Arsenal - but wonders if the 16-year-old might have to focus on his GCSEs for the rest of the season.
bbc.com
Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs
More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.
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Plans to cut NHS international workforce appear overambitious, say MPs
Health service in England has saved more than £14bn hiring from overseas, report says, as doubt is cast on aim to reduce international recruitment to 10%Ministers’ plans to cut the international wo...
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Inquiry launched into HMRC anti-fraud scheme that wrongly cut child benefits
Flawed Home Office travel records identified thousands of parents suspected of claiming while living abroadThe UK’s public spending watchdog has launched an investigation into a controversial gover...
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More than 100 Labour MPs call on PM to stop assisted dying bill being blocked
Letter sent to Starmer claims ‘small number of peers have been using procedural tactics’ to stymie its progressMore than 100 Labour MPs have called on Keir Starmer to stop the House of Lords from b...
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Sinfonia of London/ Wilson/ Kantorow review – pushing the limits of the well-oiled orchestral machine
The Glasshouse, Gateshead Conductor John Wilson and players delivered an Enigma Variations that veered between whispers and full-throttle intensity. Soloist Alexandre Kantorow, too, proved a master...
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One Battle After Another’s big night: Key takeaways from the 2026 Oscars
Paul Thomas Anderson's political chase film earned six Oscars, beating the vampire thriller Sinners, which scored four.
aljazeera.com
These 15 Amazon Spring Sale Tech Deals Are Actually Good. WWe Checked the Price History (2026)
This sale spans almost an entire week, and it’s full of fake “deals.” We hunted to find truly good prices on gear we’ve tested.
wired.com
Netanyahu’s rivals compete to outdo him over Iran
Israel’s opposition parties criticise PM’s management of war even if they express strong support for offensive
ft.com
India’s restaurants stop deep frying food as gas crisis bites
South Asia reels from global energy crisis sparked by the US-Israeli war on Iran
ft.com
Energy groups press UK to boost gas storage after Iran war price shock
Middle East conflict renews focus on Britain’s resilience to extreme events
ft.com
Canadian pension funds count cost of private equity slump
Rising interest rates bring prolonged downturn to the buyout industry
ft.com
Iran war reawakens global inflation fears
The Federal Reserve, ECB and Bank of England will this week deliver their first formal verdicts on the threat posed by the conflict
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UniCredit’s Orcel draws level with UBS chief Ermotti after record pay deal
Italian executive received €16.4mn pay package last year, a 24% rise from 2024
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‘Orwell went off to fight. I thought I’d have to do the same’: Raoul Peck on his intimate connection with the writer
The Haitian director was given unprecedented access to George Orwell’s archives – and found a fellow crusader for truth. His extraordinary new film highlights the sinister links between Big Brother...
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Key takeaways from Oscars 2026: horror wins, tech loses and politics is hard to ignore
This year saw some Chalamet exhaustion, wins for Warner Bros and memorable music while one winner was nowhere to be seenOne Battle After Another sweeps the Oscars as Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buc...
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Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC
Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.
bbc.com
The billionaires made a promise — now some want out
In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched a disarmingly simple campaign they called the Giving Pledge: a public commitment, open to the world’s wealthiest people, to give away more than...
techcrunch.com
Georgetown Law professor on the SAVE Act and Trump's desire to control elections
What is the SAVE America Act and how does it fit into President Trump's larger ambition to control elections? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Georgetown Law professor Steve Vladeck.
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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid plot move for Bayern's Olise
Real Madrid are plotting a deal for Bayern star Michael Olise, while Chelsea want to sign Messi... just not the Inter Miami one. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Senate Republicans prepare to vote on Trump's controversial SAVE Act
Republicans in the Senate are set to take up a voting overhaul known as the SAVE America Act, a key priority for President Trump.
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Oscars 2026: Full list of winners
One Battle After Another wins six Oscars, while Sinners takes four awards.
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‘Next year, it’s going to be a Waymo in a tux’: the best quotes from Oscars 2026
From Conan O’Brien roasting Timothée Chalamet to several winners getting political, here are the night’s best quotesOscars big moments: vampire teeth and an unimpressed Jafar PanahiOscar winners 20...
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Sabalenka wins first Indian Wells title with victory against Rybakina
World number one's triumph against Elena Rybakina avenges her loss to the Kazakh in the 2026 Australian Open final.
aljazeera.com
Large protest held in London against US-Israeli war on Iran
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of London to oppose US-Israeli aggression against Iran, Lebanon and Gaza.
aljazeera.com
The War Is Making It Harder to Keep the Lights On, 2,000 Miles Away
“Bangladeshis are very good at doing one thing, like ready-made garments,” said Mohiuddin Rubel, who runs several garment factories. “We are not diversified.”
nytimes.com
James Van Der Beek and Brigitte Bardot among stars snubbed from Oscars in memoriam tribute
Key names were omitted from this year’s tribute to industry figures who have died over the last 12 monthsThis year’s Academy Awards featured an extended in memoriam section to honour the considerab...
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Free Palestine and ICE out: how this year’s Oscars got political
As One Battle After Another swept the Academy Awards, Paul Thomas Anderson, Javier Bardem and Conan O’Brien gave a welcome reality check to the glitzy ceremonyOscar winners 2026: the full listIn hi...
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‘One Battle After Another’ wins Best Picture at Oscars
Satire on immigration takes home one award after another, including Paul Thomas Anderson’s first directing accolade
ft.com
Stars at Oscars 2026 call for end to war in Gaza and Iran
Actors and filmmakers spoke out at the Oscars 2026 in Los Angeles against the US-Israeli war on Iran and the genocide.
aljazeera.com
Oscars 2026 Photos: One Battle After Another, Sinners take big wins – in pictures
The best photos of the night at the 98th annual Academy Awards, with big wins for Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners• News:...
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Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments
One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.
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One Battle After Another sweeps the Oscars as Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buckley win big
Paul Thomas Anderson’s revolutionary epic took home six awards while Sinners scored four including for best actorOscar winners 2026: the full listPaul Thomas Anderson’s counter-culture caper One Ba...
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D.R. frustrated by blown call, but 'part of the game'
Two hours after a blown ball-strike call ended the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic, players emerged from the team's clubhouse with smiles, music and a message.
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Cells can sense 10x farther than expected and it may explain cancer spread
Scientists have discovered that cells can sense far beyond the surfaces they touch. While individual cancer cells can probe about 10 microns ahead by tugging on surrounding collagen fibers, cluster...
sciencedaily.com
Trump throws US-China reboot off course by saying he could delay Xi summit
President casts doubt on visit with Chinese leader as officials from both countries lay groundwork for improved relations
ft.com
US-Israeli strike pounds city of Hamadan, Iran
Footage shows huge plumes of smoke from a US-Israeli strike on Hamadan, Iran.
aljazeera.com
Middle East war live: Oil prices edge higher as equities open steady
Traders bet continued shutdown of Strait of Hormuz will constrict global supplies
ft.com
Billy Crystal pays tribute to Rob Reiner at the Oscars
The star of When Harry Met Sally, one of Reiner’s most enduring movies, honoured the late director and his wifeOscars 2026 – follow the action live!The winners: the full list – updating liveRob Rei...
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Oscars 2026: Winners list in full (updating live)
Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes as the ceremony gets under way.
bbc.com
People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.
bbc.com
Race on to establish globally recognised 'AI-free' logo
The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.
bbc.com
How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK
The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?
bbc.com
Google, Accel India accelerator choses 5 startups and none are ‘AI wrappers’
Google and Accel say about 70% of AI startup pitches tied to India were "wrappers" as they reviewed more than 4,000 applications for their Atoms cohort.
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Sean Penn wins best supporting actor Oscar for One Battle After Another
With his third Oscar, Penn joins an elite band of triple winners, including Daniel Day-Lewis and Jack NicholsonOscars 2026 – follow the action live!The winners: the full list – updating liveSean Pe...
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First face of Al Jazeera Jamal Rayyan dies at 73
Al Jazeera Arabic presenter Jamal Rayyan, the first face on the channel when it launched nearly three decades ago, has died at 73.
aljazeera.com
'I cry every time': How Kpop Demon Hunters went viral
We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.
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Conan O’Brien jokes about Ted Sarandos, Timothée Chalamet and ‘frightening times’ in Oscars monlogue
Host bobs and weaves through a number of third-rail topics in Academy Awards speech that’s at turns silly and sincereOscars 2026 – follow the action live!The winners: the full list – updating liveC...
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Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
bbc.com
'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia
Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.
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How passenger planes keep flying during a war
Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.
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What Iranians are being told about the war
Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.
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Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump claim on talks; Gulf attacks continue
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US, and is ready for a long war.