Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-03-17

Trump’s Next Decision in War: Whether to Retrieve Iran’s Nuclear Fuel

A satellite image of the Pickaxe Mountain tunnel complex near the Natanz nuclear facility in central Iran last week. It is not certain where all of Iran’s nuclear material resides.

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Will Champions League be Guardiola's Man City regret?

Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest managers of all time, but will his Champions League record be a cause for frustration?

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CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, Morocco declared African champions

Governing body's appeal board rules Senegal forfeited final after players walked off pitch over referring decision.

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Meta Is Shutting Down Horizon Worlds on Meta Quest

Meta’s flailing virtual reality social experience is being discontinued in June. It's part of Meta’s broader moves to slim down the business that became its namesake.

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Argentina officially withdraws from World Health Organization, following US

Argentinian President Javier Milei has criticised the global health body for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Scottish parliament votes against legalising assisted dying

MSPs reject bill after concerted campaign to block it and despite amendments intended to placate criticsThe Scottish parliament has voted against legalising assisted dying after critics and religio...

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Pakistan denies hospital strike in Afghanistan as death toll hits 400

Pakistani minister 'strongly rejects' Afghan government's accusation, saying his country only targets military sites.

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BHP names Brandon Craig as its new chief executive

World’s largest mining company announces Mike Henry is stepping down from the top manager role

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Ali Larijani, a Top Iranian Politician and Emissary, Is Dead at 67

Ali Larijani in Tehran in 2024. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made Mr. Larijani the de facto leader of Iran in January, when nationwide protests engulfed the country.

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AFCON final result overturned as Senegal stripped of title

Morocco have been crowned Africa Cup of Nations winners after a major ruling today overturned Senegal’s victory in the final.

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Kalshi’s legal troubles pile up, as Arizona files first ever criminal charges over ‘illegal gambling business’

It's the latest salvo in an escalating battle between state regulators and an industry that claims it's not beholden to them.

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An Unexploded Bomb Near the Colombia-Ecuador Border Leads to a Diplomatic Clash

The remnants of a 500‑pound undetonated bomb dropped by the Ecuadorian army that fell on a coca crop in Colombia.

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Microsoft reshuffles AI team to catch up on Copilot and model building

Software giant changes AI scientist Mustafa Suleyman’s role to focus on model research

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Alfredo Bryce Echenique, 87, Dies; Novelist Bared Peru’s Privileged Class

Alfredo Bryce Echenique in 1999 in Paris, where he long lived in self-imposed exile. “His own social class loathed him,” his biographer said. “He would say, ‘The elitists are deeply ignorant.’”

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Alfredo Bryce Echenique, 87, Dies; Novelist Bared Peru’s Privileged Class

Alfredo Bryce Echenique in 1999 in Paris, where he long lived in self-imposed exile. “His own social class loathed him,” his biographer said. “He would say, ‘The elitists are deeply ignorant.’”

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Israel Says It Has Killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s De Facto Political Leader

Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official, in Tehran in 2024. He was killed in an overnight strike, the Israeli military said.

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Mistral bets on ‘build-your-own AI’ as it takes on OpenAI, Anthropic in the enterprise

Mistral Forge lets enterprises train custom AI models from scratch on their own data, challenging rivals that rely on fine-tuning and retrieval-based approaches.

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FIFA rejects Iran’s request to move World Cup matches from US to Mexico

The 2026 World Cup matches will be played as per schedule announced last year, the football organisation says.

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NASA’s X-59 Prepares for Second Flight

NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft is preparing for its second flight, a step that will set the pace for more flight testing in 2026.  Over the coming months, NASA will take the quiet...

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Rubio says Cuba needs to ‘get new people in charge’ as US ratchets pressure

Washington continues to block fuel to island nation, as Trump floats 'doing something with Cuba very soon'.

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Nvidia nears AI chip exports to China after US approval delays

Chief executive Jensen Huang says company received flood of orders and American licences over past two weeks

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Colombia’s Petro accuses Ecuador of bombing near border

Leaders of Colombia and Ecuador trade allegations after Gustavo Petro says 27 charred bodies found on country's border.

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Israel Keeps Killing Key Iranian Leaders. Will It Work?

Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official, in Tehran in 2024. The Israeli military announced it had killed him in an airstrike on Tuesday.

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Could the Iran war keep Netanyahu in power for longer?

Huge support in Israel for joint US bombing campaign in Iran.

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Reekie 'would love' to run 800m & mile at Commonwealths

Scottish middle-distance runner Jemma Reekie says she feels "no pressure" before this week's World Indoor Championships and reveals she is hoping to compete in two events at this summer's Commonwea...

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UK prepares to sue Abramovich over £2.4bn proceeds of Chelsea FC sale

Russian billionaire accused of missing ‘last chance’ to release money to help victims of Ukraine warUK officials are preparing for a possible court case against Roman Abramovich after he missed a d...

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The Iran War Is Pushing Some Countries to Cut Back On Energy Use

A damaged oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday.

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Europe must prepare for drone strikes by terrorists and criminals, warns Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s president says mass attacks on civilians are no longer the preserve of a ‘madman like Putin’European nations should prepare for attacks by non-state actors including criminal networks, te...

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Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War

“I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,” Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, wrote in a letter to President Trump that he posted Tuesday.

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U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran Set to Drive Hunger to Record Levels

Volunteers prepared packages of food in the Paktia Province of Afghanistan on Monday.

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Reform UK may breach data laws with free energy bills competition

Experts say Nigel Farage’s party is not being transparent about how it will use data it collects on people’s voting habitsReform UK risks breaching data protection laws with its competition to win...

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Kemi Badenoch calls Trump’s repeated criticisms of Starmer ‘childish’

Tory leader says US president’s words ‘completely wrong’ as she tries to distance herself from his war on IranKemi Badenoch has called Donald Trump’s repeated criticisms of Keir Starmer “childish”,...

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Crosby: I was 'livid' when Ravens nixed trade

Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" and "confused" by the Ravens' decision to back out of a trade that would have sent him to Baltimore in exchange for two first-round picks due t...

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China Ramps Up Scrutiny of Meta’s Acquisition of Manus

Meta announced in December that it had bought Manus, a Singapore artificial intelligence start-up that has Chinese roots.

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Real Madrid deal latest blow to Guardiola's Champions League legacy

For the third straight year, Manchester City were knocked out of Europe by Real Madrid, underscoring the biggest blot on Pep Guardiola's record.

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Congolese President Sassou Nguesso wins fifth term: Provisional results

Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso's election success will extend his nearly 42 years in power.

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US lawmakers Murphy, Casar push legislation to regulate prediction markets

The legislation aims to prevent bets made based on insider knowledge of wars, economic policy and controllable events.

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Gerry Adams’s beret gives high court a Benny Hill moment | Esther Addley

Former politician tells court the hat worn at a 1971 republican funeral and by TV comedian does not mean he was IRA member “A very happy St Patrick’s Day,” said Gerry Adams, as he took his seat in...

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Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC

The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.

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The Guardian view on the fragile politics of the union: Labour’s woes have consequences beyond Westminster | Editorial

Following May’s elections, first ministers committed to independence could be in place in Edinburgh, Cardiff and BelfastThe general election of July 2024 did not just call time on a decade and a ha...

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Oil in Oman soars above $150 as buyers rush to replace Gulf barrels

Closure of Strait of Hormuz has caused growing ‘dislocation’ between global benchmarks and cost of physical supplies

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Union fined £265,000 for blocking lorries in Birmingham bin workers’ strike

Court finds Unite repeatedly breached injunction by blockading and ‘slow walking’ next to waste trucksThe union representing striking bin workers in Birmingham has been fined £265,000 for breaching...

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Team USA arrives at WBC championship repping game-worn USA Olympic hockey jerseys

A connection between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Jack Hughes led to Team USA's stylish entrance in the World Baseball Classic final.

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US confirms 157 killed in maritime strikes experts call ‘extrajudicial’

Defence official tells Congress that 47 alleged drug-trafficking vessels have been struck since campaign began.

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Lisa Nandy vows to give BBC permanent charter to prevent political interference

Minister says the change is needed to protect the corporation from repeated ‘culture war’ attacksThe government is to put the BBC’s charter on a permanent footing for the first time, after the corp...

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Starmer, Zelenskyy urge ‘focus’ on Ukraine as Iran war diverts attention

As leaders of Ukraine and UK meet, Turkiye's top diplomat reiterates his country's offer to host Russia-Ukraine talks.

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Ali Larijani Killing Fuels Anxiety in Iran

Ali Larijani was appointed as the head of the Supreme National Security Council by the slain former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Richard Mauer, Reporter Who Probed Corruption in Alaska, Dies at 76

He routinely took on the powerful and was part of a Pulitzer-winning team at The Anchorage Daily News that investigated alcoholism and suicide among Native Alaskans.

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Higgins beaten by teenager Moody in 2,000th match

Stan Moody holds his nerve to clinch a 5-4 win over John Higgins at the World Open in the veteran's 2,000th professional match.

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UK religious leaders urge Mahmood to ‘slow down and rethink’ refugee plans

Cutting period of protection from five years to 30 months is a risk to social cohesion, say bishops, rabbis and imamReligious leaders have said that plans to rip up the UK’s asylum rules by ending...

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BuzzFeed debuts AI slop apps in bid for new revenue

BuzzFeed unveiled new AI-powered social apps at SXSW, but its demos drew muted reactions.

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Video: Man rescued from under rubble after attack in Iran

A man was rescued from under the rubble of a destroyed building in Iran following an Israeli strike.

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Odey’s former compliance head accuses him of falsifying minutes of key meeting

Jack Satt also tells court that financier’s statements to FCA ‘did not align with my understanding’

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Dyson's New PencilWash Is Here

The debut follows the release of Dyson's newest robot vacuum and larger wet cleaner last week.

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Belgian aristocrat to face charges over murder of Congo’s first premier

Étienne Davignon, 93, is the only surviving former official accused in connection to Patrice Lumumba’s death

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Google’s data center power playbook comes into focus

Google has long procured clean power for its operations and data centers, but recent deals show the company is changing tactics.

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Closer Miller available for Team USA in WBC final

All-Star closer Mason Miller will be available for Team USA in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic vs. Venezuela, manager Mark DeRosa said.

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Will Ferrell named as a Los Angeles World Cup host ambassador

The comedian will serve alongside Luka Doncic, Magic Johnson, Snoop Dogg, Julie Foudy and Mia Hamm.

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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over war against Iran

Joe Kent is first high-profile resignation over conflict he claims ‘serves no benefit to the American people’

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Some Democrats shift views on U.S. military support for Israel

Even before Israel and the U.S. attacked Iran, candidates running for office were having to navigate shifting attitudes on U.S. policy toward the Middle East, specifically about Israel's war in Gaza.

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President Trump endorses Rep. Massie's challenger in Kentucky primary

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has been a thorn in President Trump's side since his first term. Now Trump hopes backing Massie's primary opponent will be enough to oust the seven-term congressman.

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Why Iranians are taking to Tehran’s streets during war

As bombs fall and millions are displaced, protests grow in Iran. Could this war be strengthening Iran’s resolve?

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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".

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In Bloom review – this riproaring history of botanical adventurers disturbs and delights

Ashmolean Museum, OxfordFrom poppy seeds and opium pipes to the astonishing truth about tulips, science and obsession collide in this aromatic history of plants and pioneersMary Somerset, Duchess o...

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Christopher A. Sims, 83, Dies; Won Nobel for Modeling Economic Policy

Christopher A. Sims teaching at Princeton in 2011. He distrusted reliance on economic theories and favored testing of policy prescriptions by subjecting them to analysis over long periods.

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Google’s Personal Intelligence feature is expanding to all US users

Personal Intelligence allows Google's AI assistant to tap into your Google ecosystem, such as Gmail and Google Photos, to provide more tailored responses.

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Stryker says it’s restoring systems after pro-Iran hackers wiped thousands of employee devices

The hack, which brought ongoing widespread disruption to the company's operations, is thought to be the first major cyberattack in the United States in response to the Trump administration's war in...

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England and Wales drawn together at Hockey World Cup

England and Wales will face each other in the pool stages of the men's Hockey World Cup later this year.

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Drones expand the deadly front lines of Sudan’s devastating war

The United Nations is warning that escalating drone warfare in Sudan has killed more than 200 people in over a week.

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Barack Obama, Anthony Edwards shoot hoops, talk trash in Presidential Center opening tease

The Minnesota Timberwolves star and former president have maintained a lighthearted relationship since a viral moment in Netflix's "Court of Gold" in July 2024.

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OpenAI expands government footprint with AWS deal, report says

OpenAI has reportedly signed a partnership with AWS to sell its AI systems to the U.S. government for classified and unclassified work, marking an expansion beyond its Pentagon deal last month.

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Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike

The deaths of Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Basij force have not been confirmed by Iranian authorities.

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What the Iran war looks like from the occupied West Bank

Iran missile shrapnel falls on West Bank Palestinians as settler attacks, Israeli raids and restrictions continue.

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Why aren’t gold prices rising, despite Iran war uncertainty?

Gold holds steady despite war and rising oil prices, as recent volatility and a strong dollar reduce its appeal.

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Khamenei's killing renews questions about US assassinating foreign leaders

Technology allowed the U.S. and Israel to kill Iran's Supreme Leader, but raised longstanding questions about whether the U.S. as a democracy should be assassinating foreign leaders.

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The era of US dominance in economic warfare is over

America has long used sanctions to coerce adversaries, but Iran and China can wield powerful economic weapons too

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ROI (Return on Investment) review – hectic venture capitalism drama is a heady brew

Hampstead theatre, LondonUS businessman-turned-playwright Aaron Loeb combines medical tech concepts with knotty dilemmas and Mamet-esque dialogueAn earnest research scientist turns up at a sleek ve...

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Being in Sinn Féin not the same as being in the IRA, Gerry Adams tells high court

Party’s former leader, who is being sued for symbolic damages, says opponents have repeatedly tried to conflate Sinn Féin and IRAGerry Adams has told the high court that opponents of Sinn Féin have...

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AI’s ‘boys’ club’ could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby

AI investor Rana el Kaliouby warns that if women are shut out of AI funding and leadership, the consequences will be grim.

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Oura enters India’s smart ring market with the Ring 4

Finnish smart ring maker Oura is finally launching in India, taking on local rivals such as Ultrahuman in a relatively young smart ring market that is becoming price-sensitive thanks to an influx o...

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Albert Zuckerman, Literary Agent Called the ‘Hero of the Blockbuster,’ Dies at 94

Albert Zuckerman in 2015. He started the Writers House literary agency in 1973, working out of a 100-square-foot office above a porn store in Times Square.

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Len Deighton, Author of Espionage Best-Sellers, Dies at 97

Len Deighton in 1986. He wrote “The Ipcress File” in reaction to the James Bond novels of Ian Fleming, which he regarded as cartoonish and morally simplistic.

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Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba

Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

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World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents

As AI agents take the reins for online shoppers, Sam Altman's unconventional startup is looking to expand its verification offerings to support agentic commerce.

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Help us shape the Guardian Climate Forum 2026

This year, Guardian Live events will host the Guardian Climate Forum 2026, a live gathering focused on discussing solutions, accountability and the shared task of building a greener, fairer future....

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Israeli attacks on Lebanon may amount to war crimes, UN rights office says

'Deliberately attacking civilians, civilian objects amounts to war crime,' UN says after resurgence in Israeli strikes.

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‘It’s brutal right now’: one-woman powerhouse Maimuna Memon on the surprise aftermath of winning an Olivier

The writer, actor and singer won an award for her role in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Then everything went silent. As the rising star returns in her very own musical, she hits out...

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Hughes wants his golden goal puck back from HOF

Jack Hughes says he wants his gold medal-winning overtime goal for Team USA in the Winter Games back from the Hockey Hall of Fame, which is displaying it in Toronto.

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Reform UK council leader narrowly survives no confidence vote

Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch holds on after predicting he would win the vote.

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Rescue teams recover bodies after deadly Kabul hospital air strike

Afghan official condemns Pakistan air strike, calling it a crime against humanity targeting civilians and addicts.

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‘It’s going to upset the balance’: how will Paramount buying Warner Bros change Hollywood?

Warner Bros might have swept the Oscars with Sinners and One Battle After Another, but the impending merger has those in the industry worried about the futureOn Sunday, Warner Bros snared 11 Oscars...

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Stop paying comedians to go on holiday! Why comics’ travel shows need to end

Alexander Armstrong, Lucy Beaumont, Bradley Walsh … when will commissioners stop sending standups to other nations? It’s not like they have any insight or connection to these places – it has to end...

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US National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigns over Iran war

Kent, who advised Trump and national intelligence director on 'terror' threats, says Iran 'posed no imminent threat'.

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Unite fined £265k over bin strike protests

A judge rules the union repeatedly breached an injunction preventing the blocking of waste vehicles.

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Is humanity hardwired for war?

Is humanity destined for war?

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Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War

Joe Kent in 2024.

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US envoys meet Hamas in Cairo to salvage fragile Gaza truce

Rare US-Hamas talks come as the war on Iran strains the battered Gaza 'ceasefire' and post-war plans.

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Len Deighton, spy novelist and author of The Ipcress File, dies aged 97

British writer brought wit, realism and class consciousness to cold war espionage fiction, reshaping the genre in the 1960sLen Deighton obituaryLen Deighton, the British author whose subversive spy...

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In final window before World Cup, Pochettino shows flexibility in club-form demand

Mauricio Pochettino once demanded peak club performance from his USMNT players, but his March squad raises the question of whether that's negotiable.

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Surfing’s big break: how climate crisis insurance may save El Salvador’s waves

Fearing that extreme weather threatened its epic breaks, Oriente Salvaje is piloting the first surf insurance policy to protect livelihoods and ecosystemsIn the late 1990s in El Salvador, Rodrigo B...

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New York hip-hop experimentalist Elucid: ‘I like the harmony of the city. Everybody’s got a little solo’

From a pocket of Zen in the Dream House installation, the rapper/producer talks about channelling the city’s perpetual din, whether solo or with Billy Woods as Armand HammerSeated opposite me in th...

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Carnivàle revisited: is this HBO’s strangest show?

Cancelled after two seasons, this 2003 curio following a travelling troupe in the American dust bowl recalls everything from Stephen King to Twin PeaksCarnivàle premiered on HBO in 2003 and was can...

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‘Brisbane is getting a taste of it’: fire ants at New Farm shows invasive species is on the march – and an outbreak may follow

The detection at a popular park of ‘one of the worst invasive species to reach Australia’ is causing concern that suppression efforts are crackingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news...

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Here Are the Top Iranian Leaders Killed in the War So Far

Israel said on Tuesday that it had killed two more high-ranking figures, including the man who had essentially been running Iran for weeks.

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Gavaskar links Sunrisers signing of Pakistan’s Abrar to Indian deaths

The signing of Pakistan bowler Abrar Ahmed by Hundred franchise Sunrisers bucked trend by Indian-owned teams.

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Kerr winner sends Australia into Asian Cup final

Captain Sam Kerr scores the winner as Australia beat China 2-1 to reach the final of the Asian Cup.

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Reform council leader survives no confidence vote

Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch has survived after 27 councillors supported him.

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UK security adviser attended US-Iran talks and judged deal was within reach

Exclusive: Jonathan Powell thought Tehran’s ‘surprising’ offer on its nuclear programme could prevent rush to warMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain’s national security adviser, Jonathan Powel...

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Iran 'in talks' to move World Cup games to Mexico

The president of Iran's football federation says the organisation is negotiating with Fifa to move the country's World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico.

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MacBook Neo, AirPods Max 2, iPhone 17e, and everything else Apple announced this month

From a new iPhone to a budget-friendly MacBook, Apple announced a series of new products this week.

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What we know about deadly strike on Kabul medical centre

Afghan officials say a suspected Pakistani air strike hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, killing hundreds.

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Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient?

Sports editor Dan Roan analyses whether Chelsea's record fine for a raft of Premier League rule breaches was lenient.

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BBC not planning to use Johnson in 2026 coverage

The BBC does not plan to use four-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson in its athletics coverage this year.

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Macron prepares France for ‘an age of nuclear weapons’ as Iran war rages

The French president described his plans for expansion as forward deterrence. What's behind his move?

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The US-Israel war on Iran is shaped by religion as much as strategy

The conflict has mutated into a zero-sum collision of competing messianic frameworks.

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Iran blames US, Israel for Hormuz tensions as crisis risks energy supplies

Iran's Araghchi calls for global condemnation of ‘military aggression’ that disrupted transit through Strait of Hormuz.

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How Pakistan’s people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis

Falling costs and government incentives made solar an attractive option for many, which has reduced need for gasAfter prices of liquefied natural gas surged to record highs following Russia’s full-...

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The Last Supper review – not much meat on the bones at Jesus’s famous final meal

Undemanding retelling of Jesus’s choice miracles, breaking bread at dinner and the subsequent crucifixion and resurrection ticks basic boxes but offers no depthAnother contribution from the fast-gr...

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Niv-AI exits stealth to wring more power performance out of GPUs

The company raised $12 million in seed funding to measure and manage GPU power surges.

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H&M wants to make clothing from CO2 using this startup’s tech

Rubi has developed an enzymatic process to turn carbon dioxide into cellulose that's ready to be spun into lyocell or viscose.

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Gamma adds AI image generation tools in bid to take on Canva and Adobe

The company's new product, called Gamma Imagine, will let users employ text prompts to create brand-specific assets like interactive charts and visualizations, marketing collateral, social graphics...

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UN warns of record hunger, 45 million more at risk, if Iran war continues

The Middle East conflict risks adding a staggering 45 million to acute hunger, warns the UN's World Food Programme.

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Asteroid Bennu’s Rugged Surface Baffled NASA, We Finally Know Why

In one of the biggest surprises of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, its target asteroid, Bennu, turned out to be a jagged, rugged world covered in large boulders, with few of the smooth patches of sandy...

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Men's tournament: Best bets for the round of 64, plus Eliminator picks

As you prepare for tipoff, here are our best bets for the first round, plus picks for the new Eliminator game.

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Australia beat China to reach Women’s Asian Cup final as Kerr nets winner

Sam Kerr nets the winner as Australia beat China 2-1 to reach the final of the 2026 Women's AFC Asian Cup.

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Cops: Bama's Holloway had 2.1 pounds of pot

Authorities found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in Alabama star Aden Holloway's apartment when he was arrested on a felony drug possession charge on Monday morning, according to charging documents obtain...

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Chelsea fine 'meaningless if others aren't playing by same rules'

Rory Smith discusses whether Chelsea's fine will impact clubs if they "don't play by the same rules" in the Premier League.

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Mythmatch review – a match-three game made in heaven

Team Artichoke; PC/MacAncient Greek gods, adorable raccoons and hypnotic puzzling from Olympus to the mortal realm and backThere’s been a trend for a while where familiar puzzle game genres are imb...

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'Are you surprised?!' | Bellamy quizzed on Ramsey Wales omission and team leak

Wales boss Craig Bellamy has expressed his anger about leaks from the camp ahead of his team selection for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

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Are the US and Israel waging war on Iran’s cultural heritage?

Iran says at least 56 of its heritage sites damaged or destroyed in war.

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German Chancellor says Iran war has no military solution

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Iran conflict cannot be resolved militarily and must be resolved politically.

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Mapping Israeli attacks and the displacement of one million in Lebanon

Nearly one in five people in Lebanon have been forced from their homes as Israel launches new 'ground operations'.

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‘I have more to say’: Jane Fonda questions why Barbra Streisand fronted Oscars tribute to Robert Redford

Fonda, who was in four films with Redford, playfully asked why the singer was chosen to give the in memoriam speech for the late actor Jane Fonda has said she wishes she could have fronted the trib...

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Juries want fairness in court and don’t just obey the government. That’s why ministers are attacking them | Michael Mansfield

Be alive to this threat. The wisdom of ordinary people is our bedrock: a sacred principle is being sacrificed to falsely explain systemic failureHow many Labour policy U-turns does it take to form...

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Skylight’s Calendar 2 Review: Its Best Digital Calendar Yet

Skylight’s popular digital calendar gets its Goldilocks size. But like with the Calendar Max before it, you have to prepare your family for a full conversion to keep it useful.

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Saving the pint: behind the race to climate-proof beer in the US

Water shortages and rising heat is putting pressure on beer ingredients, but US brewers and farmers are adaptingWith St Patrick’s Day this week, millions of Americans are raising a glass. Beer rema...

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How Torpey aims to make Man Utd's academy 'best in the world'

New Man Utd academy chief Stephen Torpey talks for the first time about 'world class' demands of the job, not wanting the club to be parents, JJ Gabriel and Michael Carrick

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‘People say: be quiet and make your music’: avant-pop star Mary Ocher on her vociferous politics – and leaving Israel behind

Born in Russia and raised in Israel, Ocher rejected the IDF draft for a life in Germany. As she releases an album inspired by the Weimar period, she discusses nationalism, AI and the future of huma...

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Investors pile into cash on fears of Iran war fallout

Markets left with ‘few places to hide’ from disruption caused by conflict

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Rea to make World Superbike return - seven months after retiring

Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea will make his return to competitive motorcycle racing seven months after announcing his retirement.

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Ireland hand contract extensions to Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park, Van der Flier

The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced contract extensions for Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier as they look to build towards the Rugby World Cup 2027.

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Iran War Live Updates: Top Iranian Official Is Believed Killed, Israel Says

Ali Larijani, one of Iran’s most senior leaders, was killed in overnight strikes, Israel’s defense minister said. Iran did not immediately comment on the claim.

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In the midst of crisis, what should the PM do next? Be a statesman abroad and courageous at home | John McTernan

Starmer’s popular stance on Iran feels like a possible turning point – and could pave the way for a renewed unity within the Labour partyJohn McTernan was Tony Blair’s political secretary at No 10D...

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Wild Swimmers review – rickety low-budget horror finds something to worry about in the water

In Ric Rawlins’ West Country vampire film, a student journalist investigates mysteries below the surface of River AvonWhat lurks beneath the surface can be dangerous, as any wild swimmer will tell...

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What Are Gravel Running Shoes? (2026)

This new-ish hybrid between trail runners and road runners is designed for less technical terrain and the occasional road run.

wired.com

How Invisalign Became the World’s Biggest User of 3D Printers

Joe Hogan, Align Technology’s plastics-nerd CEO, says you shouldn’t eat with your aligners and that you don’t need to wear your retainers every night.

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Ramsey left out again for Wales World Cup play-offs

Captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the Wales squad for this month's World Cup play-offs, casting further doubt over his future.

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'We are going to push one another' New Brit No 1 Norrie relishes Draper rivalry

Cam Norrie replaced Jack Draper as the British No 1 and has no intention of slowing down as he heads to the Miami Open but knows he may be in for some battles against his fellow Brit in the future.

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Men's tournament odds: Duke ahead of Michigan and Arizona to win it all

Who is favored to advance and win it all in the NCAA men's basketball tournament?

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Women's tournament odds: UConn odds-on favorite; UCLA, Texas, South Carolina next

Odds for each team to advance through the bracket and to win the 2026 NCAA basketball championship.

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Afghan Officials Say Hundreds Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul

The airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul, Afghan officials said.

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Edwards has 'ambition to win a Rugby Championship'

Shaun Edwards says he is keen to coach one of the giants of the southern hemisphere as he plots his next move following the 2027 Rugby World Cup with France.

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Could the Iran war trigger a global recession?

Energy prices are surging as the Iran war disrupts supply, raising risks for the US, China and Europe.

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Blood tech: The UK ambassador, the sex offender, Palantir, and Gaza

Despite its public objections to Israel’s actions, the UK is buying spyware developed and tested on Palestinians.

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Israel says Iran’s security chief Larijani has been killed

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz says Ali Larijani, Iran’s security chief, has been killed in an Israeli strike.

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The secret lives of six body doubles: ‘They wanted Julia Roberts to have curvier legs’

What is it like to be Michael B Jordan’s twin, Andie MacDowell’s hands or Rachel Weisz’s hair? Some of Hollywood’s best stand-ins reveal allMost of us are familiar with the idea of stunt doubles in...

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‘The world’s memory’: why Nigeria is burying its history under a mountain in Svalbard

It is the first African country to deposit data in the Arctic World Archive, a storage facility designed to preserve records of everything from cultural practices to historical eventsA decommission...

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Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web

Customer conversations with chatbots can include contact information and personal details that make it easier for scammers to launch phishing attacks and commit fraud.

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Rachel Reeves to call for rapid AI adoption and deeper ties with EU to boost growth – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe number of people in England and Wales falling into insolvency has jumped.There were 11,609 individual insolvencies registered in Englan...

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Glasgow key for Kerr as focus turns to world indoors

Josh Kerr says while his focus is on this week's World Indoor Championships in Poland, "the priority" is this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Pressure grows to postpone king’s state visit to US amid Iran war and Trump’s jibes at allies – UK politics live

Emily Thornberry is the latest figure to call on the king’s visit to the US to be delayed, citing the ongoing war against IranYesterday Donald Trump confirmed that he expects the king’s state visit...

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Israel says it has killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official

Israel’s Defence Minister Katz has claimed that Iran’s security chief has been assassinated

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China is Tight-Lipped on Trump’s Request to Delay His Xi Summit

President Trump and Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, last met in Busan, South Korea, in 2025.

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A pair of holes-in-one lead the best moments from 2026 TGL season

Neal Shipley and Tom Kim recorded the only holes-in-one in TGL history to top the best moments of the 2026 regular season.

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Gulf economies suffer brunt of Iran war as recession risk looms

From energy exports to tourism, the economies of Gulf nations are at risk from a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

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ESPN's final points-league mock draft for 2026

Check out the results of our final fantasy baseball head-to-head points mock draft of 2026, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.

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Why the Iranian regime did not collapse after Khamenei’s assassination

The Iranian regime is designed to survive power vacuums. That, however, does not mean it will survive the war unscathed.

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Why we fell in love with Love Story: JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette

Ryan Murphy’s series about the Kennedy heir and style icon has risen above nostalgia-bait to become a ratings blockbuster On a recent sunny Sunday in New York, Love Story seemed to be everywhere. F...

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As Carney Seeks New Alliances for Canada, He Looks Away on Human Rights

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India this month in New Delhi.

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Sucked Into War, Gulf Countries Face the Limits of U.S. Security Guarantees

Smoke billowing near the Dubai International Airport on Monday.

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Israel claims to have assassinated commander of Iran’s Basij militia unit

If confirmed, Soleimani would be highest level assassination in war since US-Israeli killed Ali Khamenei.

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867-5309: number from 1980s hit song Jenny now routes callers to cancer support

Music’s most famous number is being repurposed to offer resources for patients and caregiversSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe telephone number immort...

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Dead Lover review – go-for-broke grotesquerie promises fragrant filth in full Stink-O-Vision

Grace Glowicki’s microbudget Canadian horror follows a lovelorn gravedigger who salvages the corpse of her deceased sweetheartIf memory serves, the last theatrical release to arrive with a scratch-...

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Woman who wrote book on grief guilty of murdering husband

A woman who wrote a children’s book on handling grief after her husband's death, has been found guilty of murdering him.

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Zelensky to visit Starmer to sign new Ukraine-UK defence pact

Downing Street says the agreement bring together "Ukrainian expertise and the UK's industrial base".

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After Pulling Back, Oil Prices Resume Their Rise

Shipping routes crucial to global commerce remained disrupted as the conflict in the Middle East continued.

nytimes.com

Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China

The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives

bbc.com

USA or Venezuela? Predictions, keys to the game for the WBC final

Who will win Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game? We have you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways.

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Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israel’s bombs hit Lebanon

Lebanon's Palestinian refugees suffer amid war, facing insecurity and trauma, in camps under attack.

aljazeera.com

Kiper's new NFL mock draft: How free agency shook up first-round landing spots for top prospects

Team needs have shifted in free agency, so how will top prospects come off the board in Round 1? Mel Kiper Jr. projects the NFL draft's first 32 picks.

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Iran is targeting ships in response to US attacks — can the US stop them?

As the US-Israeli war against Iran continues, we look at a scenario reminiscent of the tanker war of the 1980s

aljazeera.com

NHL playoff watch: How high will the Sharks finish?

A wild card or Pacific Division spot both remain possible. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.

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This massive crater could expose the heart of a lost planet

A mysterious metal-rich asteroid called Psyche has been baffling scientists for over two centuries, and its true origin remains one of the biggest unanswered questions in planetary science. Is it t...

sciencedaily.com

Iran wants WC games moved from U.S. to Mexico

Iran are seeking to have their FIFA World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico.

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The Delusions by Jenni Fagan review – an afterlife of queues and bureaucracy

A witty metaphysical satire about what happens when the processes that help souls pass on begin to failJenni Fagan’s satirical fifth novel, The Delusions, opens with an epigraph from the Kurt...

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Daggers Inn review – so-bad-it’s-almost-good fright-flick could achieve cult status

A spooky character investigates her sister’s killing in a sinister village in a film that reaches The Room’s levels of amateurishnessIn a beautiful yet sinister village, a mysterious woman with spo...

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Iran war: What is happening on day 18 of US-Israel attacks?

The US-Israeli attacks target Iranian cities as the conflict spreads to the region and causes a global energy crisis.

aljazeera.com

Gas on the line: will the Iran war squeeze India's piped gas next?

The Iran war has already rattled LPG users. Will India’s piped gas network face the next squeeze?

bbc.com

Drone sparks fire at UAE oil site as Gulf takes more hits amid Iran war

The Fujairah oil hub has been hit repeatedly by Iranian drones as the US-Israeli war continues to ignite instability.

aljazeera.com

Inside Qeshm, Iran’s underground missile fortress and geological marvel

From the Valley of Stars to underground missiles, Qeshm Island is strategic ground zero for the US-Israel war on Iran.

aljazeera.com

Twitter trial accusing Musk of driving down stock set for closing arguments

The civil trial centres on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Musk took control of Twitter, which was renamed X.

aljazeera.com

Record-holder Dozzell on Dowman and the perils of early fame

Former Ipswich Town midfielder Jason Dozzell sings the praises of Arsenal's new kid on the block.

bbc.com

Oil producers: buy the peace, not the war

Plus, PCE data drama

ft.com

TV tonight: heartbreaking reflections on a father-son relationship

A Norwegian film-maker takes us through grief in Storyville. Plus: launching a rocket in French Guiana. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, BBC FourA joyous yet tragic introduction to a film by...

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Iran’s neighbours brace for fallout as war threatens new refugee crisis

As war engulfs Iran, neighbouring states quietly prepare for a potential refugee exodus across already fragile borders.

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UK must learn lessons from AI race and retain its quantum computing talent, says minister

Liz Kendall announces £1bn funding to help design large-scale quantum computers for scientists, researchers, public sector and businessThe UK will not let quantum computing talent slip through its...

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Reform pledges to scrap VAT and green levies on energy bills

There are fears the war in Iran could lead to a surge in household energy bills.

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Did 'feisty' Hamilton vs Leclerc battle ignite Ferrari rivalry?

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc delivered a thrilling battle for the podium at the Chinese Grand Prix, which the seven-time world champion called the "best racing I’ve ever experienced in...

skysports.com

Epstein urged media mogul to give up control of affairs, citing health

Late sex offender urged US-Canadian billionaire Mortimer Zuckerman to enter guardianship or conservatorship, files show.

aljazeera.com

Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches from US to Mexico

The national football federation wants to relocate its group matches to Mexico due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.

aljazeera.com

Country diary: A wildflower display of astonishing richness | Mark Cocker

Drosopigi, the Mani, Greece: This rocky region’s abundance of flora takes the breath away – not least a long and winding trail of Chios chamomileThe Greek name for this southernmost tip of the Pelo...

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EU says Iran is ‘not Europe’s war’

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said there is no appetite to expand Europe’s naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz.

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What the Iran War Means for the U.S.-China Relationship

The Chinese destroyer Tangshan at dock near an Iranian navy ship in Cape Town, South Africa, in January for joint maritime safety operations.

nytimes.com

Marine turned anti-war protester says Trump wrong on Israel, Iran

Former Marine Brian McGinnis says Donald Trump is “wrong” on Israel and Iran.

aljazeera.com

Revealed: the world’s worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating

Exclusive: Fixing a leak can be simple and equivalent to closing a coal power station, making lack of action maddening, say analystsThe world’s worst mega-leaks of the potent greenhouse gas methane...

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‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales

Only half the road network is in good condition despite 1.9m repairs last year, says industry bodyA losing battle with potholes has now seen the backlog of repairs across England and Wales reach a...

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‘Arms and legs are very expressive, especially with bruises’: the absurdist photography of Yorgos Lanthimos

Ditched washing machines, a woman’s bare leg, the back of Willem Dafoe’s head … the Oscar-nominated director talks us through his new photography show in Athens – made with his darkroom assistant E...

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‘We are the family’: low-budget thriller highlights Hungary’s election tension

Audiences draw parallels between the abduction plot of Feels Like Home and Viktor Orbán’s 16-year reignIt’s seven o’clock on a Tuesday night, and one of the most popular movie theatres in Budapest...

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Who is winning the Middle East war?

Iran has taken a beating but it retains the advantages of geography, time and a superior tolerance for pain

ft.com

Tehran prepares for a Persian new year under air assault

Nowruz is Iran’s biggest annual celebration but many in the capital are hunkering down amid US and Israeli strikes

ft.com

How MBS’s bet on Iran backfired

Saudi Arabian détente with its regional rival has unravelled as US-Israeli war triggers furious Iranian retaliation

ft.com

Iran war sparks upheaval in niche defence metals market

Tungsten and germanium prices jump as conflict heightens concerns about potential shortages

ft.com

Transfer rumors, news: Man United outline preferred midfield targets

Manchester United have outlined their summer transfer targets, while another European giant has entered the race for out-of-contract midfielder Leon Goretzka.

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Voters head to the polls for statewide primaries in Illinois

Voters in Illinois will head to the polls Tuesday for statewide primary elections. Among the races is the Democratic primary contest to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

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Trump continues to plead with US allies to join coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz

President Trump provided an update on the war in Iran Monday and continued to press allies for support in securing the Strait of Hormuz.

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Venezuela defeats Italy, sets up WBC final against US

Venezuela is through to its first World Baseball Classic final and will play the host nation for the title in Florida.

aljazeera.com

South African fruit exports face delays as Iran war disrupts shipping

South Africa's fruit exporters face mounting losses and disruption as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week.

aljazeera.com

As American Bombers Take Off From R.A.F. Fairford in UK, Iraq War Looms Large

U.S. Air Force personnel loading munitions into a B-1 bomber at R.A.F. Fairford on Monday.

nytimes.com

Picsart now allows creators to ‘hire’ AI assistants through agent marketplace

Picsart's AI agent marketplace will launch with four agents, then add more agents each week.

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Top Democrat in US House slams Trump’s ‘reckless war of choice’

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticised Donald Trump for what he called a "reckless war on choice" on Iran".

aljazeera.com

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

An encampment in a parking lot in Beirut, Lebanon. Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said that its forces had launched a “ground maneuver” in southern Lebanon, compounding fears of a broader...

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Israel policy looms large over US elections in Illinois amid Iran war

Pro-Israel groups pour millions into Democratic primaries in Chicago area as support for US ally hits a historic low.

aljazeera.com

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in hospital strike

Islamabad denies targeting any health facility and said its strikes were aimed at military installations.

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Iran says wars are not won on social media

A spokesperson for Iran's Central Headquarters said wars are decided on the battlefield, not social media.

aljazeera.com

NASA’s Webb captures a bizarre brain-shaped nebula around a dying star

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed new details in a bizarre nebula that looks like a brain floating in space. Formed by a dying star, the “Exposed Cranium” nebula shows layered gas and a d...

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Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of air strike on drug rehab centre

Afghan officials say a Pakistani air strike has killed hundreds of people at a drug rehabilitation centre.

aljazeera.com

Utah bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband

A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.

bbc.com

Moving English tests for migrants online risks criminal abuse, providers warn

Moving visa tests online could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, a letter to government warns.

bbc.com

Experts say global response may evolve over Hormuz security

Experts say pressure could grow if disruption to the vital energy route continues.

aljazeera.com

Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk

The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.

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'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan

Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

bbc.com

AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse'

The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.

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Trump says China, Japan and Korea should be ‘thanking’ US for strikes

President says ‘numerous’ nations vow to help protect vessels, while UK and Germany refuse to be drawn into wider war

ft.com

Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'

The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU

bbc.com

Iran war live: Trump scolds allies for not joining Strait of Hormuz mission

US President Donald Trump criticises allies' reluctance to commit forces to open the key waterway for Gulf oil exports.

aljazeera.com

How America's War on Iran Backfired

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