Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-03-18

Tudor pleased with first win considering Spurs' injury list

Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor praises his side's 3-2 win against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, as he outlined the club's severe injury crisis meaning he had a lack of options from the...

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Sadiq Khan urges Labour to campaign on rejoining EU at next election

Mayor of London says returning to EU now more desirable because of economic instability caused by Donald TrumpLabour should go into the next general election promising to rejoin the EU, Sadiq Khan...

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Welcome to Pemfort review – shattering study of living history and the past you can’t shake off

Soho theatre, LondonIn Sarah Power’s impressive play, a new arrival makes a disturbing revelation to a team of oddballs working at a sleepy castle Everyone is trying their best at the Pemfort Castl...

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What are Iran’s options as war goes on?

Tehran defiant as US and Israeli attacks continue.

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Kane scores twice as Bayern thrash Atalanta to reach quarter-finals

Harry Kane scores twice to reach 50 Champions League goals, as Bayern Munich beat Atalanta 4-1 in the second leg of their last 16 tie, winning 10-2 on aggregate and setting up a quarter-final again...

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Liverpool ease past Galatasaray to reach quarter-finals

Liverpool beat Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield to advance 4-1 on aggregate in the last 16 of the Champions League to set up a quarter-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested

Officials believe the man - known as Lobo Menor - is linked to the killing of Fernando Villavicencio in 2023.

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BBC World Service to get extra £11m a year in deal ending funding uncertainty

Corporation welcomes three-year settlement as it continues to push for government to take on all of service’s costsThe BBC World Service will be given increased government funding as part of a thre...

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Spurs exit Europe with heads held high after strong showing vs Atletico

Tottenham bowed out of the Champions League in the round of 16 with their heads held high following a 7-5 loss on aggregate to Atletico Madrid after a spirited 3-2 win at home in the second leg.

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Kane reaches 50 Champions League goals with 'exceptional' strike against Atalanta

Watch as Bayern Munich's Harry Kane scores his 50th goal in the Champions League with an "exceptional" strike against Atalanta as the German side win the second leg 4-1, and progress to the quarter...

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Leader of Ecuador-based criminal group Los Lobos arrested in Mexico City

Angel Esteban Aguilar is suspected of masterminding the 2023 assassination of an Ecuadorian presidential candidate.

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Saints survive nervy end to move into play-off spots!

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Southampton and Norwich.

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James Barnard, a Global Force in Wastewater Treatment, Dies at 90

An environmental engineer, he invented a biological method to remove nitrogen and phosphorous from wastewater, an advance that transformed the industry worldwide.

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Nigeria’s President Tinubu meets royals in UK state visit

With trade between the two countries at a record high, Charles is using the visit to highlight the pair's deep ties.

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Empowering Iran’s Hard-liners

U.S.-Israeli attacks helped ultraconservatives cement power. That could make ending the war tougher.

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Palestinian Man Recounts Brutal Sexual Assault by Israeli Settlers

Suhaib Abualkebash, with a bruised eye, in Khirbet Humsa, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. He said he had been assaulted by Israeli settlers.

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Fed chief Jay Powell says Iran oil crisis will worsen US inflation

Short-term borrowing costs jump to highest level since last summer as central bankers lift forecasts for price growth

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Hunky Jesus review – a hot, oiled-torso Easter from San Francisco’s Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

BFI Flare festival, LondonCavorting around the cross and sexualising the saviour, a group of queer drag nuns, performance artists and activists satirise the religious festival in Jennifer M Kroot’s...

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Iran Maintains Near-Total Internet Blackout Amid U.S.-Israeli Strikes

A woman with her phone at a market in Tehran this month. An internet blackout has cut off the majority of Iranians from communicating with the outside world.

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England's World Cup-winning captain Stratford announces pregnancy

England's World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford announces she is pregnant with her first child.

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US Fed keeps interest rates steady amid economic, geopolitical uncertainty

The US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady at 3.5–3.75 percent amidst a cooling labour market and Iran pressures.

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Nothing CEO Carl Pei says smartphone apps will disappear as AI agents take their place

Nothing CEO Carl Pei says AI agents will eventually replace apps, shifting smartphones toward systems that understand intent and act on a user's behalf.

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Carol Kitman, 96, Dies; Photographer Documented the Vindman Twins

A chance encounter in Brooklyn led to a decades-long project following the boys’ lives, from childhood to national prominence as critics of President Trump.

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Angela Rayner’s allies say HMRC inquiry set to be resolved before May elections

Exclusive: Resolution could pave way for full return to frontline politics, but allies stress she has no plans to directly challenge Keir StarmerFor months there has been an apparently insurmountab...

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Oil prices surge after Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gasfield

There are fears that a period of elevated oil and gas prices could trigger a damaging wave of global inflation.

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Israel destroys river bridges in southern Lebanon

The health ministry says that 968 people, including more than 100 children, have been killed since 2 March.

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Israel attacks Iran’s major gas field in new escalation

Israel has struck facilities belonging to the world's largest natural gas field in Iran, marking a sharp escalation.

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US intelligence chief struggles to avoid contradicting Trump on Iran war

Tulsi Gabbard refuses to say whether Tehran posed an ‘imminent nuclear threat’

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Cost of online passport application could rise to over £100

The Home Office says the increase will help it "move to a system that meets its costs through those who use it" and rely less on taxpayers.

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Wales suffer double injury blow before Six Nations

Wales suffer double injury blow before the 2026 Six Nations with the loss of Alex Callender and Nel Metcalfe.

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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4832–4837: Driving the (Contact) Line!

Written by Catherine O’Connell-Cooper, APXS Strategic Planner and Payload Uplink/Downlink Lead, University of New Brunswick, Canada Earth planning date: Friday, March 13, 2026 We are in our final p...

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Gerry Adams tells high court he was stunned by 1996 Docklands bombing

Former Sinn Féin leader, who is being sued for symbolic damages, also denies any prior knowledge of the attackGerry Adams has told the high court he was stunned by the 1996 Docklands bombing as he...

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Stonehenge tunnel plan officially scrapped after years of protests

Campaigners have been fighting proposals to build traffic tunnel under the world heritage site since 1994A controversial plan to build a tunnel under the Stonehenge site has been officially cancell...

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US intel chief Gabbard says Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war

Gabbard's testimony contradicts one of several justifications Trump has given for launching war with Iran.

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Wales Under-20s wing Bowen signs new Cardiff deal

Wales Under-20s wing Tom Bowen stays in Cardiff after signing new deal with the Arms Park club.

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The Guardian view on Rachel Reeves and the EU: the right ambition is held back by outdated red lines | Editorial

The chancellor makes a compelling case for alignment with the EU, but her strategic analysis isn’t matched with political urgency in Downing StreetIn an age of attention-grabbing algorithms and amp...

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US to require up to $15,000 bond for visa applicants from 12 new countries

Trump administration has introduced measures meant to restrict both legal and illegal immigration to the US.

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UK says it remains in talks over escorting ships through strait of Hormuz

Officials say military planners liaising with US Central Command but situation remains too dangerous for anything to happen soonMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain has said it remains involved...

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U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran’s Missile Capabilities Before War

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.

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Supporters of Scotland’s assisted dying bill frustrated by lack of backing from Labour MSPs

Just three of Labour’s 20 MSPs in Holyrood voted for bill, despite support for legislation in House of CommonsSupporters of Scotland’s assisted dying bill said they are frustrated a significant maj...

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America’s war on Iran is a gift to Vladimir Putin

Ukraine’s other allies need to limit the windfall to Moscow

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FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, director confirms

FBI director Kash Patel told lawmakers that the agency is actively purchasing commercially available location data, which can track Americans without needing a warrant.

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Actors, musicians and writers welcome UK U-turn on AI copyright

Technology secretary says government no longer prefers plan to allow tech firms to take copyrighted workActors, musicians and writers have welcomed the UK government’s decision to backtrack on plan...

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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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Alvin Greene, a No-Show Senate Nominee Who Won Primary, Dies at 48

Alvin Greene in 2010, making his first public speech after winning the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. He was South Carolina’s first Black major-party nominee for Senate.

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As Trump shows lack of direction on Iran, even Badenoch distances herself

Steady UK opposition to the war and the US president’s insults mean MPs are finding it easier to point out the obviousWhen is a U-turn definitely a U-turn? To the consternation of politicians throu...

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Starmer unlikely to allocate more time for assisted dying bill, ministers believe

PM said to be wary of opening up new divisions among Labour MPs by giving bill time in next session of parliamentKeir Starmer will not intervene to give the assisted dying bill further time in the...

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Reeves speech had a giant hole: the sky-high cost of energy for industry | Nils Pratley

Businesses say the chancellor’s response to the problem is too timid and more radical thinking is neededWe’ll have closer trade relations with the EU, be the fastest adopters of AI in the G7, shift...

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Murphy sets up World Open tie with O'Sullivan

Shaun Murphy sets up a last-16 tie against Ronnie O'Sullivan at the World Open in Yushan with a 5-1 win over China's Xu Si.

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Iran Executes Swedish Citizen Accused of Spying

The case indicates that more than two weeks into the war, Iran continues its prosecution of foreigners. Sweden said its citizen did not get a fair trial.

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Memory loss strikes down Starmer and Badenoch at an infuriating PMQs

PM and Tory leader enter maddening death spiral of dodging respective questions on Peter Mandelson and war in Middle EastThere’s something weird going on in Westminster. A mutant pathogen in the wa...

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US relaxes sanctions on Venezuela’s PDVSA amid global energy squeeze

Licence allows nation’s state oil group to sell directly to American companies or on international market

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Championship faces financial 'catastrophe' warns Portsmouth owner Eisner

Portsmouth chairman Michael Eisner warns of looming financial catastrophe in the Championship after Pompey became the latest club to post a loss.

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White aims to reshape boxing - Q&A on Zuffa, Sky Sports and the future

As Sky Sports signs a new landmark deal with Zuffa Boxing, Dana White answers our questions about his boxing promotion and their ambitions for the future...

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Pardoned Nikola founder Trevor Milton is trying to raise $1B for AI-powered planes

He told the Wall Street Journal he thinks autonomous planes will be "10 times harder than Nikola ever was."

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NFL laying groundwork to hire replacement refs

The NFL is laying groundwork for hiring replacement officials this season if the league is unable to agree on a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association.

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Patreon CEO calls AI companies’ fair use argument ‘bogus,’ says creators should be paid

Patreon CEO Jack Conte says AI companies should pay creators for training data, arguing their fair use defense falls apart when they license content from major publishers.

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Who will answer for the Iranian schoolchildren killed in Minab?

An investigation finds the Minab school strike may have been deliberate. Who can hold the US accountable?

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Pakistan to Pause Afghanistan Airstrikes for Eid

A mass burial was held on Wednesday for people who died in a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul, Afghanistan on Monday.

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Dyson takes 50% share of Bath Rugby

Sir James Dyson is a long-time supporter of Bath and says his investment will help realise plans for a new stadium.

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Fed expected to keep interest rates on hold as Iran war muddies outlook

Investors have trimmed bets on US monetary policy easing this year as surging energy prices risk jump in inflation

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Rebel Audio is a new AI podcasting tool aimed at first-time creators

Rebel Audio is a new all-in-one podcasting tool that allows creators to record podcasts, edit, clip content for social, and publish episodes, all without ever leaving the platform.

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Pidcock wins one-day Milano-Torino race on debut

Tom Pidcock launches a late attack to win the Milano-Torino race on the 150th anniversary of the world's oldest classic.

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Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike

Israel said it had killed Khatib, whose death was confirmed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday.

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Sky Sports and Zuffa Boxing sign landmark broadcast deal

Sky Sports and Zuffa Boxing have announced a new ground-breaking multi-year UK broadcast deal.

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What will Zuffa bring to Sky Sports? Our new boxing partnership EXPLAINED

Andy Scott takes a closer look at Zuffa and the ambitious plans they have for boxing on Sky Sports.

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White: Zuffa Boxing want the world's best fighters

Head of Zuffa Boxing Dana White has vowed to sign the 'best fighters in the world' while delivering the biggest fights in boxing after announcing a new ground-breaking UK broadcast deal with Sky Sp...

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Gunshots disperse crowd during Persian New Year festivities in Tehran

A crowd celebrating Chaharshanbe Suri in Tehran were forced to flee after gunshots disrupted their event.

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President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?

US presidents have long bypassed Congress's authority and dissenting lawmakers have often tried to fight back.

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Pepi set for medical at Fulham before £28.5m move

Fulham are closing in on a £28.5m deal for PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi, who has arrived in London for a medical.

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Ex-CSUB assistant to face trial in pimping case

Kevin Mays, a former Cal State Bakersfield assistant basketball coach accused of pimping and other offenses, will face trial after a California judge ruled Wednesday that there is sufficient eviden...

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Trump ally warns US economy not strong enough to cope with Iran war

One-time pick to lead key statistics body EJ Antoni says inflation was ‘worse than we thought’ even before conflict

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The leaderboard “you can’t game,” funded by the companies it ranks

Artificial intelligence models are multiplying fast, and competition is stiff. With so many players crowding the space, which one will be the best — and who decides that? Arena, form...

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‘They called me a water terrorist’: exiled Iranian scientist wins global prize

Prof Kaveh Madani, winner of the Stockholm water prize, was accused of sabotage with his environmental work Eight years before he got the call telling him he had won the Stockholm water prize, Prof...

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Val Kilmer set to be be resurrected with AI for new film

As Deep As the Grave, the true story of 1920s archeologists, will bring late actor back with support from his estateVal Kilmer is set to be the latest Hollywood star to be resurrected by AI. The ac...

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Despite Moscow’s Threats, Poland Rules to Extradite Archaeologist

Alexander Butyagin at a court in Warsaw in January. He was detained in Poland on a Ukrainian arrest warrant in December.

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Gas price spike spurs a political blame game in California

California's gas prices have long been high, and spikes due to the war with Iran have sparked debate over who's to blame. Some Democrats say Gov. Gavin Newsom could do more to ease prices.

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Takeaways from yesterday's primary elections in Illinois

Democratic primaries in Illinois on Tuesday offered important lessons about what the party's base wants from new leaders, and how views around Israel are changing on the left.

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Oil nears $110 a barrel after gas field strike

Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.

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Hogg released without charge after arrest over 'breaching non-harassment order'

Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been released without charge after being arrested over an alleged breach of a non-harassment order.

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Farage called for release of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and praised effort to free drug trafficker

Reform UK leader was paid to make remarks about imprisoned rapper and ex-Honduran president in Cameo videosNewly unearthed Nigel Farage videos reveal support for rioter, neo-Nazi event and far-righ...

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This startup wants to make enterprise software look more like a prompt

The company has raised $12 million in seed funding to build an AI operating system for enterprise.

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Facebook launches a new monetization program to attract popular creators from TikTok, YouTube

Facebook says it paid creators nearly $3 billion through its monetization programs in 2025, a 35% increase from the previous year and its highest annual total to date.

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Sequen snags $16M to bring TikTok-style personalization tech to any consumer company

With its Series A, Sequen is bringing its proprietary AI ranking and personalization technology to large consumer business.

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Couple Killed in Cluster Bomb Attack Near Tel Aviv

Damage from a missile strike in Ramat Gan, Israel, on Wednesday. Two people were killed in the suburb of Tel Aviv.

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‘There’s no flag for people like us’: electro-punk duo Chalk on spanning divides in post-Troubles Belfast

Ross Cullen and Benedict Goddard’s music is as hybrid as they are, with their Protestant-Catholic and English-Irish heritages. They explain why they still need to counter hateIn Belfast’s Kelly’s C...

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Sources: Eagles trading for Panthers QB Dalton

The Panthers are trading veteran quarterback Andy Dalton to the Eagles in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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How Los Angeles’s Iranian diaspora is confronting the US war on Iran

Residents are divided between supporting and opposing the US and Israeli war against Iran, amid fears for loved ones.

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Microsoft hires the team of Sequioa-backed AI collaboration platform, Cove

AI collaboration startup Cove is shutting down after its team joined Microsoft, with service ending April 1 and customer data set for deletion.

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Oscars 2027: who might be up for next year’s awards?

First-time winners Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buckley might have just been crowned but here’s a too-early look at who might be winning this time next yearOscars 2026 winners: the full listWhile th...

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Lava Flows Down Mayon

The OLI (Operational Land Imager) on Landsat 8 acquired this rare, relatively clear image of  Mayon, the most active volcano in the Philippines, on Feb. 26, 2026. The natur...

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From Service to Space Systems: A Pathways Journey to NASA

For Corey Elmore, the path to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center did not begin in engineering. It began in service. Today he serves as a NASA Pathways engineering intern in the Technical Processes and Too...

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‘Prince laughed like a kid as I painted “Free” on his stomach’: Steve Parke’s best photograph

‘The art director wanted it to read “1999”. But Prince wasn’t having that. So the next thing I knew, I was writing “Free” on him with my fingers in cold paint’I grew up loving Prince’s music and re...

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Why an up-and-coming indie developer is returning Microsoft’s money

In this week’s newsletter: the creator of All Will Rise standing up to the tech giant –and joining the No Games for Genocide movement• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up her...

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‘You never know whether they’re acting’: my encounter with the man who spent £50,000 renting girlfriends

A new documentary delves into the phenomenon of men who pay women to role-play their romantic partners. The masked 27-year-old at its heart, and director Ben Zand, tell all‘From the get go, T was i...

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How the killing of Iran’s Ali Larijani could impact the war

How will the killing of Ali Larijani impact Iran’s leadership and the country’s security?

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England should give over 7% of land to nature and renewables to meet environmental targets, data shows

Government’s first published land use framework maps how land is used and how it can be adapted to meet changing needsAbout 7% of England’s land – an area roughly two-and-a-half times the size of C...

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Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA

Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.

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Marquis says over 672,000 people had personal and financial data stolen in ransomware attack

Fintech company Marquis is notifying hundreds of thousands of people that hackers stole their personal and financial information, including their Social Security numbers.

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Polanski positions Greens’ economic policy as radical alternative to Reeves

Offer to reform taxes, tackle ‘rip-off Britain’ and overhaul fiscal rules could tempt exasperated Labour supportersZack Polanski says Greens would ditch GDP targets and focus on wellbeing insteadTh...

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Amid ruins, Palestinians struggle to preserve Gaza’s historic markets

For centuries, the Grain Market has been Khan Younis's shopping hub, but it has stood largely empty since Israel's war.

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Widely Attended Gatherings (WAGs) Determinations

2026 SIA_27th Annual Leadership Dinner 3.23.26 2026 Artemis Suppliers Conference 3.23-25.26 Ansys Government Initiatives Event_AGI 3.19.26 Homeland Security Week 3.17-18.26 Amazon Smithsonian and S...

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The BTS comeback album is almost here – and you best believe I’m slipping back into my K-pop obsessive era | Aastha Agrawal

I used to be embarrassed by my teenage fandom of the Korean boyband. Now I look back at that version of myself with so much softnessWhen I heard the surprise news that BTS are releasing a comeback...

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NASA’s Hubble Unexpectedly Catches Comet Breaking Up

In a happy twist of fate, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope just witnessed a comet in the act of breaking apart. The chance of that happening while Hubble watched is extraordinarily minuscule. The find...

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Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild

A powerful iPhone-hacking technique known as DarkSword has been discovered in use by Russian hackers. It can take over devices running iOS 18 that simply visit infected websites.

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Russians caught stealing personal data from Ukrainians with new advanced iPhone hacking tools

A suspected group of Russian government hackers was caught targeting Ukrainians with new iPhone hacking tools designed for espionage and potentially to steal crypto.

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Duke likely without Ngongba for tourney opener

Duke will open the NCAA tournament Thursday without big man Patrick Ngongba, who continues to recover from a foot injury, putting some added pressure on star freshman Cameron Boozer.

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HOF won't give puck to Hughes: Not his to own

The Hockey Hall of Fame said it will not give Jack Hughes the puck from his gold-medal-winning goal from the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Hittler faces Zielinski as French town's election contest goes viral

Charles Hittler, mayor of Arcis-sur-Aube, has always faced jokes about his name but now he faces a rival with another unlikely name.

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Siegfried review – invigorating and mesmerising staging, with Schager outstanding as Wagner’s hero

Royal Opera House, LondonThe third opera of Barrie Kosky’s Ring cycle again places the naked ancient earth goddess centre stage in a thoughtful and deft production that boasts an excellent cast and...

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Labour promised change for Britain. We are running out of time to deliver it | Angela Rayner

A speech delivered last night by Labour’s former deputy prime minister has intensified the debate about the party’s future. We reproduce an edited extract of it hereWhen the British people voted fo...

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Zack Polanski says Greens would ditch GDP targets and focus on wellbeing instead

Leader uses first major economic speech to prioritise public services and reduction of inequality over growthA government led by the Green party would not set targets for GDP growth but would inste...

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Senegal govt alleges corruption in decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco

Senegal were stripped of the AFCON title after an appeals board review by CAF into a mid-final protest by its players.

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DOD says Anthropic’s ‘red lines’ make it an ‘unacceptable risk to national security’

The Defense Department said concerns that Anthropic might "attempt to disable its technology" during "warfighting operations" validate its decision to label the AI firm a supply chain risk.

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Oscars ratings in US dip to four-year low, defying expectations

Hopes that Sinners and One Battle After Another would bring in a big audience dashed as viewers fell to 17.9m, a 9% drop on last year’s 19.7mHopes had been high that the popularity of big hitters S...

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How Dubai and UAE are being affected by Iran attacks and US-Israeli war

How Dubai and UAE are being affected by Iran attacks and US-Israeli war

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Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

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How to watch 2026 PGA Valspar Championship on ESPN

It's time for the 2026 Valspar Championship! Here's how to catch the PGA action on the ESPN App.

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Israel says it killed Iranian intelligence chief Khatib

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said an overnight strike killed Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib.

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Argentina make pitch to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

Argentina is pressing forward with a bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, which would take the event to South America for the first time.

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Iran announces arrests, says US and Israel suffering ‘defeats’

Hundreds have been arrested as Iran cracks down on 'traitors' following killing of Larijani, Soleimani.

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Iran holds funerals for officials Larijani and Soleimani

Iranians have attended funeral processions for senior security officials Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani.

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Polish court clears extradition of Russian archaeologist to Ukraine

Alexander Butyagin, an academic with Russia's Hermitage Museum, is accused of illegal excavations in occupied Crimea.

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Lee Anderson filmed paid-for Cameo videos at parliament in possible rules breach

Reform MP made Valentine’s Day clips for platform despite previous warning about commercial filmingNewly unearthed Nigel Farage videos reveal support for rioter, neo-Nazi event and far-right slogan...

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Arco review – Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo lead rainbow-hued eco animation

Portman and Ruffalo join the English voice cast of this film about a time-travelling boy from Earth’s drowned future and a girl with a robot nannyThis animated feature has lots going for it: expres...

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In a dangerous world, Britain needs its diplomats more than ever – this is no time to axe them | John Kampfner

Cut off from Europe by Brexit and cast adrift by Donald Trump, maintaining diplomatic expertise and connections is crucialOf all the concerns in the world, the demise of the Ferrero Rocher ambassad...

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Wu-Tang Clan review – still bringing the ruckus even on their farewell tour

O2 Arena, LondonThis is slicker than their thrillingly chaotic early gigs, but the veteran New York hip-hop crew’s flows remain feral after 30-odd yearsRZA peers quizzically into the O2 audience th...

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MSP rules out reintroducing assisted dying bill after Scottish election

Liam McArthur said it was time to pass the baton to someone else after five years of work on the now-rejected bill.

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Mave Health aims to improve attention and mood with its brain-stimulating headset

Mave Health is listing the headset at $495 for pre-orders. It aims to ship devices to users in the U.S. and India in April 2026.

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Afcon final chaos - key questions answered

Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means.

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Crosby returning to Penguins after Olympic injury

Penguins star Sidney Crosby will return to the lineup against the Hurricanes after sitting out since his Olympics-ending lower-body injury.

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Norway prosecutor asks for seven years' jail for crown princess's son in rape trial

Prosecutors in the trial of Marius Borg Høiby argue he should be found guilty of 39 of the 40 charges he is accused of.

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Why did Trump’s counterterrorism chief resign over Iran war?

US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent has resigned over Washington’s war on Iran, saying he cannot support the conflict.

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Humanscale’s New $15K Lounge Chair Is the Ultimate Home Office Workstation

The final project from famed designer Niels Diffrient, the Diffrient Lounge is made for work and play in high-budget homes.

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Kirkland defies private equity downturn with record $11mn partner pay

Chicago-founded law firm becomes first to break $10bn barrier for annual revenues

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Not just energy: How the Iran war could trigger a global food crisis

A critical fertiliser shortage threatens global food security amid Iran war.

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UN revises Kabul rehab strike toll as Pakistan denies targeting civilians

Disputed toll and competing accounts of strike deepen crisis between Islamabad and Kabul.

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Nine uncapped players named in Scotland's Six Nations training squad

New head coach Sione Fukofuka has names nine uncapped players in Scotland's Women's Six Nations training squad.

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Gillian Anderson to get ‘in the ring’ with Billy Crudup for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in London

The stars of Sex Education and The Morning Show will appear in a new West End production of Edward Albee’s classic, directed by Marianne ElliottGillian Anderson is to return to the West End in a ro...

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How the world learned to love the bomb

Nuclear proliferation could be the way of the future

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From world champions to no Champions League football - what's going wrong at Chelsea?

Last summer, they were champions of the world. Now, they are out of Europe and at risk of not even qualifying for the Champions League.

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Brady to the 2028 Olympics? 'Never say never'

Tom Brady has refused to rule out competing in Flag Football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, but insists he is happy to let his younger successors lead Team USA to gold.

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Japan beat South Korea 4-1 to meet Australia in Women’s Asian Cup final

Japan will face Australia in the final of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup after beating South Korea 2-1 in the semifinal.

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Championship play-off race to go 'to the wire'

George Thomason believes the Championship play-off race will go "down to the wire" after Wrexham suffer a setback at Watford.

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Sabalenka criticises Dubai tournament director and threatens not to return

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka said she is unsure about returning to Dubai after the tournament director criticised ‌her withdrawal - labelling the demand for tougher penalties on late pull-outs...

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Iran War Live Updates: Israel Escalates Attacks in Lebanon as Iran Strikes Near Tel Aviv

Israel carried out deadly strikes in Beirut and other Lebanese cities, intensifying its assault against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Tehran retaliated for the killing of its de facto leader wit...

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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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Olympics urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes

Global sports leaders ‌reached consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes in February.

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‘We built a castle on stage complete with battlements’: how 80s German thrash bands pushed metal to new extremes

As Metallica et al broke through, Kreator, Sodom and Destruction were forging an even harder sound. They recall gigs in coalmines, sessions in steelworks – and boozing with SlayerThe noise might ha...

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The F1 Show: Kimi's win, Hamilton's resurgence & new rules debate

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Turkiye says NATO bringing in more defences after missile interceptions

NATO to deploy a new Patriot missile defence unit to southern Turkiye's Incirlik Air Base.

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Sean Penn receives ‘Oscar’ made from damaged Ukrainian rail carriage after Zelenskyy meeting

The actor skipped Academy Awards ceremony to travel to Ukraine, where he was presented with alternative prizeSean Penn has been presented with an Oscar fashioned from the metal of a Ukrainian railw...

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Boroux Versus Rorra Countertop Water Filters, Tested Head to Head

In a world of plasticky water filter pitchers, I tested two of the new generation of stainless-steel filter systems.

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Jeffrey Epstein’s elite relationships visualised: the prince, the sultan and the politicians

Guardian analysis of more than a million emails reveals financier’s deep and longstanding ties with the wealthy and powerfulThe release of the Epstein files has reverberated around the world, leadi...

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Abode review – Irish quintet of linked short films burrows deep into stereotypes

The humour falls flat, the twists are weak, the plotlines are absurd and it’s soaked in booze and gambling. The only thing that saves this film are the actors’ performancesWriter-director Liam O Mo...

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Revealed: a crypto billionaire’s political base hosting ‘anti-woke’ and rightwing activists in Westminster

Pardoned by Trump after violating US banking law, Ben Delo provides funding, networking, and podcasting space for a range of groups, including those with hardline views on migration and abortionA B...

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How to Organize Your Tech and Purge That Random Box of Cables

You will never need that weird charger from 2012. These tips to tidy up your tech will help you sort out your cable collection, organize your gadgets, and get rid of aging ones.

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Head coach Bemand signs Ireland contract extension

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand signs a contract extension that takes him through to the conclusion of the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.

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Even in Team USA defeat, the World Baseball Classic is a win for all of baseball

Denied gold by a Venezuelan team that symbolized the event at its best, Bryce Harper and the U.S. couldn't help but relish in the beauty of the WBC.

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Join Our Next Livestream: The War Machine

On March 26, a panel of WIRED experts will dissect the defense tech industry’s impact on modern warfare. Submit your questions now.

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The Best Monitor Arms in 2026 to Clear Up Your Desk Space

Your monitor needs a monitor arm, and I’ve been testing every single one I can get my hands on to see which is best.

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Senegal to appeal decision to award AFCON title to Morocco

Morocco were awarded the 2025 AFCON title following an appeal to CAF regarding Senegal's walk-off protest in final.

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Colombian president says Gaza was an ‘experiment’ for wider destruction

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says the war in Gaza was an “experiment” designed to intimidate the Global South.

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The Kent warning: When truth escapes the war machine

A US counterterrorism official’s resignation raises uncomfortable questions about a war few are willing to challenge

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BMW i3 2026: Specs, Price, Availability, Range

No longer a cute urban runabout, BMW's latest electrified 3 Series is packed with tech and can go further than the iX3.

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He Built the Definitive Epstein Database—and It Consumed His Life

The data engineer started as a casual reader of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Then he became obsessed, and built the most extensive network graph of the sexual predator’s shadowy world.

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‘US and Israel have taken majority of Iran’s ballistic missile capability’

‘US and Israel have taken the vast majority of Iran’s ballistic missile capability’

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Pro-Israel groups see mixed record in money-fuelled Illinois primaries

Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, who took money from pro-Israel donors, won race to be Democratic Senate candidate.

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Sources: Dolphins star Achane off limits in trade

The Dolphins have informed inquiring teams that De'Von Achane is not available in a trade, sources told ESPN.

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Love & Fury: how poster artists responded to the Aids crisis – in pictures

A new exhibition explores how graphic design helped define New York City’s response to Aids from the late 1970s to the 2000s. Grassroots groups such as Gay Men’s Health Crisis and Act Up created po...

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As Iran War Drags On, Europe Wants to Avoid a New Migration Crisis

Migrants in Slovenia at the height of the European migration crisis in 2015.

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Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave review – a will-they-won’t-they queer romance

Two women fall into and out of each other’s lives over decades, in a moving examination of love and choicesGiven that novels are routinely touted as the new version of some previous chartbuster, Al...

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Apnas review – slick British-Asian crime drama mixes family tensions with familiar thrills

A Manchester-set tale of money laundering and divided loyalties pairs slick visuals with well-worn genre beats, an engaging if uneven stab at a sweeping gangster epicA sizeable wedge of this film’s...

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A Quantum Leap for the Turing Award

Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard pioneered quantum information theory. Now they’ve been awarded the highest honor in computer science.

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Burnham says Labour should listen to Angela Rayner after she warns party ‘running out of time’ to deliver change – UK politics live

Greater Manchester mayor says the party ‘would always do well to listen to what Angela has got to say’Good morning. Keir Starmer has been handling the Iran war reasonably well, according to the con...

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The oil logic behind Trump’s war on Iran

The Kharg Island strike shows how US force is calibrated to avoid disrupting global oil flows.

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Aftermath of Iranian ‘revenge’ strikes on Israel leaves destruction, two ki

Widespread damage was left across areas near Tel Aviv after overnight Iranian missile strikes.

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Dubai withdrawal criticism ridiculous - Sabalenka

World number one Aryna Sabalenka dismisses criticism of her late withdrawal from the Dubai Championships and says she may not play at the tournament again.

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Tiger 'working,' but Masters status still unclear

Tiger Woods remained mum on his playing status for next month's Masters, telling reporters after the TGL semifinals that his health continues to be up and down.

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Climate fiction prize announces finalists including Madeleine Thien and Robbie Arnott

The authors of The Book of Records and Dusk join Keshava Guha, Susanna Kwan, Maria Reva and Helen Phillips on the shortlist for the £10,000 prizeMadeleine Thien and Robbie Arnott are among the writ...

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Butterflies crossing oceans, moths navigating by the stars: unravelling the mysteries of insect migrations

Trillions of insects embark, largely unnoticed, on epic journeys every year across mountain ranges, deserts and seas, and it is only now, as their numbers suffer huge declines, that scientists are...

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Rayner warns Starmer his government is ‘running out of time’

Former deputy prime minister’s intervention comes ahead of local election in May

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Conlan has a 'good chance' of title shot with win

Kalle Sauerland, in Belfast to promote Conlan's featherweight clash with Kevin Walsh on 20 March at the SSE Arena, eyes a path to a world title if the Belfast boxer is victorious.

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NHL playoff watch: Will the Penguins catch the Hurricanes?

Pittsburgh faces off against Carolina on Wednesday. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings after a busy Tuesday.

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Big 12's top newcomers and what their coaches think

Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?

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‘US distraction in the Middle East is in China’s interest’

‘US distraction in the Middle East is in China’s interest’

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McIlroy's Boston lose out to Jupiter Links as Fleetwood sends LA to TGL final

Jupiter Links GC defeated Rory McIlroy's Boston Common to reach the TGL final against Los Angeles' Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose.

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Iran war: What is happening on day 19 of US-Israel attacks?

Iran vows revenge after Israeli strikes kill security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani.

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When the Forest Breathes by Suzanne Simard review – the Indiana Jones of trees returns

The author of Finding the Mother Tree is back with an inspiring call to the next generation of ecologistsIt’s 2021, and Suzanne Simard is in a police vehicle, being escorted off a pr...

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The Land of Sometimes review – starry voices lend a hand in patchy fantasy adventure

Ewan McGregor and Helena Bonham Carter lead an impressive cast in this magical tale – but its focus on two unlikable young protagonists proves wearingHere is a lacklustre kids’ animation with an os...

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These strange pink rocks just revealed a hidden giant beneath Antarctica

Pink granite boulders sitting mysteriously atop Antarctica’s Hudson Mountains have led scientists to a stunning discovery: a hidden granite mass buried beneath Pine Island Glacier, stretching nearl...

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Israeli air strike flattens residential building in Beirut

Video shows the moment a residential building collapsed in Beirut after an Israeli air strike.

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The 'anti-Lamine' backed to be one of best in world

Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall renews hostilities with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday night and and team-mate Kieran Trippier believes he has 'all the attributes to be one of the be...

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Booze, drugs and Egg in the buff! How This Life sexed up the world of TV

Thirty years since the cult show about sweary lawyers swaggered on to our screens in a fug of cigarette smoke, creator Amy Jenkins talks F-bombs, fellatio … and giving Ricky Gervais his big breakOr...

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Government to lift paywall from large parts of the Land Registry

Exclusive: finding out who owns land will become simpler under plans to make the best use of green spaces and hit net zero targetsFinding out who owns land in England is to become much simpler beca...

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Iran fires missiles, drones across Gulf, region remains in war crosshairs

Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia report new blasts, interceptions, with war edging to 3-week mark.

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Venezuela beats Team USA to claim World Baseball Classic

The Venezuelans defeated Team USA 3-2 in Miami on Tuesday, in a thrilling final.

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Venezuela defeat USA, win first World Baseball Classic championship

Venezuela upset the star-studded host nation to win a politically charged showdown in Miami.

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Country diary: Return to ‘bitey horse field’ – this time with a plan | Derek Niemann

Frome, Somerset: A small patch of land, leased by the council, will be the site of a new community project. And so we descend, ready to rewrite its futureWho crawled along Snail’s Bottom? Who found...

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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Man United want Wolves' João Gomes

Wolves midfielder João Gomes is a target for Liverpool and Manchester United. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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Iran conflict turns shipping market into ‘wild west’

Containers are being dropped off at far-flung ports while freight rates have soared

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Imperfect Women review – lots of fun … if you lower your expectations enough

This glossy murder mystery, starring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara, should be better than this. But if you brace yourself for a perfectly acceptable eight hours of entertainment, y...

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Lords urged to ensure women criminalised for abortion are ‘not left behind’

House to consider amendment that would pardon women in England and Wales affected by prior ‘unjust’ lawsWomen who have been arrested, investigated and convicted under abortion legislation in Englan...

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‘Fear is good’: my scary subterranean journey into Underland, the film of Robert Macfarlane’s dazzling book

As the hit travelogue about the worlds beneath us becomes a film, its maker takes us on a voyage through Las Vegas storm drains and the caves of Yucatán – via Goatchurch Cavern in the bowels of Som...

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‘Old masters too’: Ghent exhibition celebrates female artists of the baroque

Show in part a rediscovery of more than 40 mostly forgotten women who plied their trade in the Low CountriesJudith Leyster, an artist of the Dutch golden age, was thought to be about 21 when she pa...

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Shaun Ryder on highs, lows and Happy Mondays: ‘Heroin isn’t a party drug – you can’t just do it at the weekend’

As a child, the singer loved to start fires. As an adult, he was barely less chaotic. He discusses Bez, charisma, ADHD, his new memoir – and why making music is great, even if the record industry w...

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UAE set to show leniency on tax rules for expats leaving to avoid Iran war

Move would be particularly important for Dubai, which has attracted wealthy individuals with its zero income tax rate

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MFS lent to company tied to accountant charged over alleged crime-family work

Collapsed Market Financial Solutions extended mortgages to entities tied to defendant in Michael Adams case

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$20 Chewy Promo Code | March 2026

Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more March 2026 discounts.

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The threats to Minnesota's Medicaid funds are unprecedented. Other states could be next

Hundreds of millions of dollars — and possibly billions — for the state's Medicaid program are in limbo as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on fraud.

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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate

Among the crowded field of Democratic primary candidates, Juliana Stratton said she would strongly oppose the Trump administration and not vote for any of his appointees, if elected.

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Trump confirms meeting with China’s Xi Jinping delayed as war on Iran rages

US President Donald Trump delays his trip to Beijing while also seeking China's help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Actor Sean Penn gifted a special ‘Oscar’ by Ukraine’s railway company

Sean Penn was gifted an ‘Oscar’ made of Ukrainian railway metal after he skipped the Oscars to visit war-torn Ukraine.

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Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court

US defence secretary designated Anthropic a 'supply chain risk' after it refused to remove guardrails on its technology.

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He survived 48 hours without lungs and lived

A critically ill 33-year-old man survived an almost unimaginable scenario—living for 48 hours without lungs—thanks to a groundbreaking surgical approach. After a severe flu-triggered infection dest...

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‘This is America’s war’: Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi

Iran’s foreign minister blames the US for regional escalation and says Washington is responsible for all consequences.

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How TrumpRx Drug Prices Compare With Those in Other Countries

President Trump unveiled the TrumpRx website last month. Visitors to the site are greeted by a promise: “Find the world’s lowest prices on prescription drugs.”

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As War Chokes Natural Gas Supply, Asia Turns Back to Coal

Qatar Energy announced a shutdown of its liquefied natural gas production after Iranian attacks on energy installations.

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Netanyahu Hopes Strikes on Iran Will Lead to Uprising and Regime Change

A new billboard in Tehran shows Iran’s three supreme leaders.

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WNBA, union agree in principle to new CBA terms

After a prolonged labor battle, the WNBA and players' union have agreed in principle to a new collective bargaining agreement just 51 days before the league's 30th season is set to tip.

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What Nigel Farage will say for money – podcast

The Reform UK leader has a lucrative extra gig sending paid-for Cameo messages. But an analysis of more than 4,000 show they include videos for a neo-Nazi group and a rioter. Henry Dyer reportsFor...

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‘We’ll be doing something with Cuba very soon’, Trump says

While waging war on Iran, the US president and his secretary of state are demanding a leadership change in Cuba.

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U.S. laments another WBC loss as star offense lags

Team USA, boasting one of the most talented rosters ever assembled, failed to live up to its billing Tuesday night and could only watch as Venezuela celebrated its first World Baseball Classic cham...

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Banksy has been unmasked (again). But does this major Reuters investigation actually tell us something new?

British street artist’s ‘real’ name reported after an investigation stretching from Ukraine to New York and London. Kelly Burke explains all to Nick MillerHi Kelly, everyone is talking about Banksy...

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Oil price surge will hurt US growth and fuel inflation, say economists

FT-Booth Survey shows unease about impact of the conflict on growth and prices

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Who is Joe Kent, and why did he resign as Trump’s counterterrorism chief?

Kent is the highest-level official to leave Trump administration over the US president's decision to wage war on Iran.

aljazeera.com

Larijani’s warning to US, Israel before his killing

Ali Larijani, the late secretary of Iran’s SNSC, warned the US and Israeli that killing leaders would strengthen Iran.

aljazeera.com

Justice Department Says Anthropic Can’t Be Trusted With Warfighting Systems

In response to Anthropic’s lawsuit, the government said it lawfully penalized the company for trying to limit how its Claude AI models could be used by the military.

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Burning debris from missile interceptions showers Dubai

Witness videos captured missile interceptors launching and burning debris raining from the sky in Dubai.

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Even JWST can’t see through this planet’s massive haze

Kepler-51d is a giant, ultra-light “super-puff” planet wrapped in an unusually thick haze that’s blocking scientists from seeing what it’s made of. Observations from JWST revealed that this haze ma...

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India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

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

Ali Larijani, center, registering his name as a candidate for presidential elections in Tehran in 2024.

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‘Philosophical differences’: Iran war exposes rifts in Trump’s Maga base

Tensions spill over after counterterrorism chief quits with letter criticising rationale for the conflict

ft.com

‘Basics’ of life in Britain have been sold for profit, says Polanski

Exclusive: England and Wales Greens leader outlines economic policy including help to meet rising energy costs and water re-nationalisationSuccessive governments have turned the UK from a manufactu...

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UK price gap between first-time properties and bigger homes at record high

Buyers in the South East and London face the biggest challenge in trading up for more space

ft.com

Iran war live: Tehran mourns Larijani, Soleimani; two killed in Israel

Iran launches attacks on Israel, killing two, as Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia intercept more missiles, drones.

aljazeera.com

The Lasting Wounds of the War in Ukraine

Both Russia and Ukraine will struggle to reintegrate millions of veterans.

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The Gulf Goes Backward

The Iran war is returning the Gulf to a more insular, conflict-prone era.

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