Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Saturday
An Israeli soldier uses a flashlight while walking in the ruins of a damaged building in the southern Israeli city of Dimona.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-03-21
Iranian missile strikes Israeli city near main nuclear research facility.
Israeli soldiers inspecting damage after Iranian missiles struck Dimona in southern Israel on Saturday.
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Trump administration at crossroads in US-Israel war with Iran
Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.
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State of emergency declared as Iranian missile hits Arad in southern Israel
A state of emergency has been declared in Arad, southern Israel after an Iranian missile strike.
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England's Fitzpatrick and Penge eye Valspar title as they trail Sungjae Im by three
Matt Fitzpatrick hopes he can use his agonising near-miss at the Players Championship last week in his favour when he goes for glory on the final day of the Valspar Championship.
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‘Tears and grief’: Mother’s Day in Gaza marked by mourning
Day of intense hardship as mothers mourn children lost in war and children face day without their mothers.
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Duplantis wins fourth World Indoor Championship gold
Armand Duplantis wins his fourth pole vault world indoor title with a championship record 6.25m clearance at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.
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Kane & Olise score as Bayern beat Union Berlin
Bayern Munich put four past Union Berlin, including a goal from Harry Kane that moves him within 10 of the Bundesliga single-season goals record.
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Joe Kent speaks out against Iran war at prayer event after resigning
Joe Kent says he resigned as director of the US National Counterterrorism Center over opposition to the war in Iran.
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Kerr wins Worlds Indoor gold for GB as Hodgkinson books spot in final
Josh Kerr won gold for Great Britain at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland, reclaiming the men's 3,000m title he first won two years ago in Glasgow.
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Publisher pulls horror novel ‘Shy Girl’ over AI concerns
Hachette Book Group said it will not be publishing “Shy Girl” over concerns that artificial intelligence was used to generate the text.
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EU urges members to start storing winter gas as Iran war causes price surge
War, which saw Iran attack Qatar facility, has caused 'high, volatile' gas prices that could hit EU storage projections.
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GB's Kerr wins indoor gold in men's 3,000m
Great Britain's Josh Kerr wins gold in the men's 3,000m at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland, with Cole Hocker taking silver for USA and and France's Yann Schrub earning bronze.
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Ineos takes legal steps to get boat off Ainslie
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos group is taking legal steps to secure the return of a boat used in the last America's Cup by Sir Ben Ainslie's team.
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GB's Kerr reclaims world indoor 3,000m title
Josh Kerr completes his post-injury return to the top of a global podium in thrilling fashion as he reclaims his world indoor 3,000m title.
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Ehammer breaks men's heptathlon world record
Switzerland's Simon Ehammer time of two minutes 41.04 seconds in the men's 1000m to reach 6670 points in the men's heptathlon and beat Ashton Eaton's previous world record of 6645 at the World Indo...
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Shaw hat-trick helps Man City to convincing win against Spurs
Bunny Shaw scores a record-breaking hat-trick inside 21 minutes as Manchester City beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-2.
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'If Liverpool play like that at PSG it could be 10-0'
Arne Slot needs answers quickly or Liverpool's unwanted records may no longer be his only worry.
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Eid without toys: Israeli restrictions drive up prices in Gaza
Amid war and supply restrictions, Gaza’s toy markets face shortages and high prices, leaving children without Eid gifts.
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Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people
Oahu's emergency office has ordered residents in the Waialua area to 'leave now' amid risk of road failures.
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Patriarch Filaret Dies at 97, Orthodox Church of Ukraine Says
Patriarch Filaret, center, at St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, in June 2022. President Volodymyr Zelensky called him “one of the most steadfast defenders” of Ukrainian statehood.
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Former FBI chief, Robert Mueller, dead at 81
Robert Mueller oversaw the probe into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 United States election.
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Robert S. Mueller III, 81, Dies; Rebuilt F.B.I. and Led Trump Inquiry
Robert S. Mueller III in 2019, while serving as special counsel investigating Russia’s attack on the 2016 presidential election.
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Merson: Cup final could give Arsenal quadruple belief - and decide Pep's future
Paul Merson has claimed the Carabao Cup final could give Arsenal the belief they can win the quadruple - and determine the future of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
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Internet Blackout Keeps Iranians From Reaching Loved Ones During Nowruz Holiday
Shoppers in Tehran prepare for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, even as travel difficulties and an internet blackout keep families apart.
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Former FBI Director and special counsel Robert Mueller has died at 81
NPR's justice correspondent Carrie Johnson speaks with Adrian Ma about Robert Mueller. The former FBI Director and special counsel has died at the age of 81, his family said.
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Minister claimed thousands of pounds on expenses for promotional videos
Videos of Labour’s Al Carns include him talking about his time as a marine and challenging a firefighter to pull-up contestLabour minister Al Carns has claimed thousands of pounds on parliamentary...
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Why Wall Street wasn’t won over by Nvidia’s big conference
Despite investor fears of an AI bubble, Nvidia's latest conference shows that most in the industry aren't concerned by that possibility.
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Paul Brainerd Dies at 78; Pioneered Desktop Publishing With PageMaker
His software brought printing into the digital age, allowing users to stop manually splicing columns of text and graphics and instead create layouts on a virtual pasteboard.
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Pentagon restrictions on press violate First Amendment, judge rules
The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.
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How the Litani River Shapes the Israel-Hezbollah War
Damage to a bridge over the Litani river in southern Lebanon after it was struck on Wednesday.
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Arab states should beware of Israel’s hegemonic energy expansion
The Iran war revealed how dependent Israel’s Arab neighbours are on its gas exports.
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Trump’s economic shocks are derailing Britain’s building plans
With major developments collapsing, pressure is growing on councils to concede on affordable housing and public amenitiesDonald Trump has done his best to crush the green shoots of the global, post...
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Umberto Bossi, Fiery Founder of Italian Separatist Party, Dies at 84
Umberto Bossi in 2008. He appealed to disaffected northerners who saw Italy’s Rome-centered, “colonialist” national government as having robbed them of their hard-earned money and their cultural id...
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UK says Iran missile attack on Diego Garcia failed
The UK says Iran launched ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean.
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Liverpool struggling because of lack of players - Slot
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says injuries and lack of options in his squad is one of the reasons they are "struggling" following their 2-1 defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion, with injury to Hugo Ekitike...
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Iranian woman’s video of US-Israel attack ends as bomb hits
The fate of an Iranian woman caught in a US-Israeli bomb attack is unknown, after video emerged of her filming it.
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GB's Brookes wins fifth snowboard World Cup gold
Great Britain's Mia Brookes claims the fifth World Cup title of her snowboarding career with slopestyle victory in Flachnau, Austria.
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Millwall hit back to hold Ipswich in key promotion clash
Josh Coburn earned what could prove to be a priceless point with a second-half equaliser as Millwall recorded a 1-1 Championship draw against promotion-rivals Ipswich at Portman Road.
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Unease in Japan after Trump cites Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
US president's reference to Japan's 1941 attack has shaken Japanese as PM Takaichi's silence gets mixed reaction.
aljazeera.com
Josh Coburn earns Millwall vital draw at Ipswich
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich and Millwall.
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Derby win huge game against Birmingham in race for Play-Offs
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby and Birmingham.
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WSL round-up: Shaw nets fastest hat-trick as City's dominance continues
Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw made WSL history as she netted the fastest hat-trick in competition history as league leaders Manchester City cruised to victory over Tottenham.
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How fusion power works and the startups pursuing it
Fusion power promises to generate large amounts of clean electricity from nearly limitless fuel. This article explains the main approaches and the companies that use them.
techcrunch.com
Robert S. Mueller III, ex-FBI director who led 2016 Russia inquiry, dead at 81
Mueller's family told The New York Times in August that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
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K-Pop’s BTS Returns to the Stage
The group’s first concert in nearly four years — held in the historic center of Seoul — was heavy on songs from its new album. They also played a few old hits.
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'WORLD CLASS save!' | Anthony Patterson's incredible acrobatics denies Ipswich
Anthony Patterson produced phenomenal agility to tip away a fierce drive from Ivan Azon.
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Middle East War Leaves Hamas Balancing Allies on Opposite Sides
Armed members of Hamas in Gaza City in November.
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Badgers' Harvey wins top women's hockey honor
Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey voted as the winner of the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award for college women's hockey's top player.
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'Wowzer!' - Shoes fly and athletes collide in mixed relay
Belgium win a chaotic 4x400m mixed relay final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.
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‘Her warmth filled the kitchen every morning’: the magic – and tenacity – of Jenni Murray
The Woman’s Hour host, who has died aged 75, could talk about hydrangeas, campaign against domestic abuse, then tear a strip off a politician – all within a few minutesBefore she took over Woman’s...
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‘It was our little idyll – until the solar farm landed’: the battle raging in the heart of the British countryside
In one corner, clean energy champion Ed Miliband. In the other, residents – and Reform politicians – outraged at plans for more large-scale solar farms in Lincolnshire than anywhere else in the UKA...
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71 Best Podcasts (2026): True Crime, Culture, Science, Fiction
Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures.
wired.com
Japan beat Australia to lift Women’s Asian Cup title
Japan edges tournament hosts Australia 1-0 in the Women's Asian Cup final to claim third title in four editions.
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Hodgkinson qualifies fastest for 800m final
Olympic champion and world-record holder Keely Hodgkinson qualifies fastest for Sunday's 800m final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.
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As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home
British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.
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Asher‑Smith & Hunt into World Indoor 60m semis
Watch as Great Britain's Dina Asher‑Smith and Amy Hunt qualify for the 60m semi-finals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.
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US jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase
Jury finds that two tweets posted in May 2022 by Musk contained false statements.
aljazeera.com
Aiper Scuba V3 Pool Robot Review: Eye on the Prize
Now outfitted with AI computer vision, this new pool cleaner can actively search for debris.
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US fertiliser bosses cash in as Iran war boosts shares
CF Industries aided by access to low-cost US natural gas as energy crisis slams Asian and European competitors
ft.com
Canada’s oil producers in line for C$90bn windfall from Iran war
Rising crude price will boost export revenue as Mark Carney seeks to counter Donald Trump’s trade wars
ft.com
I Tried DoorDash’s Tasks App and Saw the Bleak Future of AI Gig Work
I recorded videos of myself doing laundry, scrambling eggs, and walking around the park in DoorDash’s new Tasks app, where gig workers are paid to train AI.
wired.com
War spirals as information control tightens
From Washington to Tehran to Tel Aviv, the fight to control the narrative seems as critical as the war itself.
aljazeera.com
Drone strike near Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad kills officer
One police officer killed in strike by 'outlaw groups' on headquarters of Iraqi National Intelligence Service.
aljazeera.com
Lin Yu-ting cleared to return to boxing after sex eligibility review
Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif were embroiled in a dispute over biological sex at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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O'Sullivan into first ranking final for two years
Ronnie O'Sullivan beats China's Wu Yize in a deciding frame to reach the World Open final, as he hunts a record-extending 42nd ranking title.
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Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck
Plus: The FBI admits it’s buying phone data to track Americans, Iranian hackers disrupt medical care at Maryland hospitals, and more.
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O'Sullivan through to World Open final after deciding-frame thriller
Ronnie O'Sullivan made it through to the World Open final after clinching a deciding-frame thriller against Wu Yize.
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Wimbledon to introduce video reviews
Video review technology will be available on six courts at this year's Wimbledon, the All England Club has announced.
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How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps
The Chinese automaker is racing ahead of global competitors—but don’t expect to see those gains in the US anytime soon.
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Iran War Live Updates: Israel Launches Attacks in Lebanon as Iran Fires on U.S. Allies
The United States temporarily lifted sanctions on some Iranian oil in an effort to ease surging global oil prices.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 22 of US-Israel attacks?
As conflict enters week 4, here’s the latest on the US-Israel attack on Iran and across the Middle East.
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Zelensky Sends Negotiators to the U.S., Hoping to Revive Peace Talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Wednesday in Madrid. He has called for the resumption of peace talks, which have lost momentum in recent weeks.
nytimes.com
No Pills or Needles, Just Paper: How Deadly Drugs Are Changing
The Division 9 Maximum Security Dormitory of the Cook County Department of Corrections — where inmates have been found using deadly illicit drugs — saturated onto paper — in the pages of books, let...
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Lin cleared for boxing return after sex test
Chinese Taipei's Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting is cleared to compete again by World Boxing after undergoing the governing body's new sex test.
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Trump hints at ‘winding down’ Iran war as US deploys more troops to region
Trump says he is not looking for a ceasefire with Iran as mixed messages from US president come amid an escalating war.
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New AI tool predicts cancer spread with surprising accuracy
Researchers have discovered that cancer spread isn’t random—it follows a kind of biological “program.” By studying colon tumor cells, they identified gene patterns that signal whether a cancer is l...
sciencedaily.com
Week in Politics: Trump and the war in Iran; Pentagon funding; Senate debates SAVE Act
President Trumps looks to allies for help with the war in Iran, then says the U.S. doesn't need it. The Pentagon requests 200 billion dollars in additional funding. The Senate debates the SAVE Act.
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NHL playoff watch: What's at stake in 11-game Super Saturday?
Here's what is on the line in each contest. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.
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Scientists just found a hidden 48-dimensional world in quantum light
A routine quantum optics technique just revealed an extraordinary secret: entangled light can carry incredibly complex topological structures. Researchers found these hidden patterns reach up to 48...
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More British teenagers stranded abroad as result of new rules on dual nationals
Cases emerge after other people tell of change in Home Office policy on passports that has left people scramblingTwo more British teenagers have found themselves unable to return to the UK because...
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Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen: the Duffer brothers’ horror series is absolutely terrifying
The creators of Stranger Things’s new dread-suffused drama sees a happy couple head off for an idyllic wedding – a poorly-lit cabin in the woods. The results are chillingWhen I heard the Duffer bro...
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How to watch Arsenal vs Man City Carabao Cup Final
Arsenal face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on March 22 live on Sky Sports.
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Klopp, small shinpads and whether he really is boring - Milner in his own words
James Milner - the Premier League's record appearance holder, speaks to reporter Kelly Somers about his career - including a debut goal for hometown club Leeds, a dramatic Champions League semi-fin...
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LIVE: Japan vs Australia – Women’s Asian Cup 2026 final
Follow our live build-up, with team news, before our text commentary stream of the Women's Asian Cup final.
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Love Actually? Washington’s current relationship with Britain is more like Contempt Actually | Timothy Garton Ash
If the UK wants to regain serious respect in the world, it needs its European leg as well as its transatlantic one“A friend who bullies us is no longer a friend. And since bullies only respond to s...
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From Project Hail Mary to Saturday Night Live UK: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Scientist Ryan Gosling is alone in deep space – or is he? – and America’s famed topical satire is given a British angleProject Hail MaryOut now Novelist Andy Weir’s brand of comic, semi-plausible...
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‘A toad is a perfect tenner’: experts recommend wild candidates for new banknotes
Animals will feature on £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes, the Bank of England says, but which creatures should make the cut?Native British wildlife will feature on the next set of £5, £10, £20 and £50 no...
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Last One Laughing to Dead Man’s Wire: the week in rave reviews
Comedians strive for straight faces as Prime’s comic blockbuster returns, while Gus Van Sant directs a thrilling take on a real-life hostage drama. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from...
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Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Man City, Man United all after Tonali
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is a target for Premier League giants Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Iran war enters its fourth week with no clear end in sight
As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth week, President Trump says the U.S. is considering "winding down" military efforts, as it also seeks to ease the energy crisis by lifting sanctions o...
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‘A fascinating discovery’: research challenges Battle of Hastings narrative
Harold may have sailed, not marched, in 1066, reshaping explanations for his defeat in England’s historic battleIt is a story that has been taught to generations of British schoolchildren about one...
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Death, power and paranoia: painting that shocked German society finally returns to Berlin
Mors Imperator caused a scandal in 1887 amid fears it mocked the German kaiser – more than 100 years later it is being displayed in a state museumWrapped in a cloak with ermine fur and wearing a ja...
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Iran war raises the risk of a bond market shock
Wild swings in UK gilts point to strains that will hurt government finances and jack up borrowing costs for us all
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Energy crisis upends Rachel Reeves’ growth plan amid hints of recession
Chancellor had vowed to cut cost of living but Treasury now foresees ‘very difficult Budget’ later this year
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Iran launches 10mn rial banknote as war triggers dash for cash
Iranians queue to get hold of highest-ever denomination bills as US-Israeli strikes fuel demand for hard currency
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Iran lets grain ships through Hormuz to shore up food supply
Agriculture has been a ‘pain point’ for Tehran after it imposes de facto blockade of waterway in response to US-Israeli war
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EU member states urged to lower gas storage targets due to Iran war
European Commission proposes steps to try to reduce demand for energy from households and industry
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The new old world
A Gulf war, an oil spike, a tense Europe: the 20th century is back
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This crocodile ran like a greyhound across prehistoric Britain 200 million years ago
A newly discovered Triassic reptile from the UK looked more like a racing greyhound than a crocodile, built for speed on land. With long legs and a lightweight body, it hunted small animals in a dr...
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
Brendon died of "natural cases", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".
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300 million people celebrate Nowruz under a cloud of war
Millions of people have rung in the ancient Persian New Year, Nowruz, as war grips the Middle East.
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Tectonic shift: Earth was already moving 3.5 billion years ago
Scientists have uncovered the oldest direct evidence yet that Earth’s tectonic plates were on the move 3.5 billion years ago. By analyzing magnetic fingerprints in ancient rocks, they reconstructed...
sciencedaily.com
Nicholas Brendon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor, dies at 54
Family says actor, who played Xander in hit TV series, died on Friday ‘in his sleep of natural causes’Nicholas Brendon, the actor best known for playing Xander in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died...
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Nicholas Brendon, a Star in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ Is Dead
Nicholas Brendon, who rose to fame as the lovable sidekick on the hit show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died.
nytimes.com
New court filing reveals Pentagon told Anthropic the two sides were nearly aligned — a week after Trump declared the relationship kaput
Anthropic submitted two sworn declarations to a California federal court late Friday afternoon, pushing back on the Pentagon's assertion that the AI company poses an "unacceptable risk to national...
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Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.
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Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France
Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.
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Al Jazeera reporter’s journey from Jordan to Iraq
Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque recorded his journey on the long road from Amman to Baghdad.
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Taiwan concerned by depletion of US missile stocks during Iran war
Some weapons used in Gulf would be crucial in early phases of any conflict with China
ft.com
Avalanche first NHL team to clinch playoff berth
The Colorado Avalanche are the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot.
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Anthropic Denies It Could Sabotage AI Tools During War
The Department of Defense alleges the AI developer could manipulate models in the middle of war. Company executives argue that’s impossible.
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Iran war live: Trump says no ceasefire as Khamenei issues defiant message
Trump says Strait of Hormuz must be protected from Iranian attacks 'by other nations who use it'.