Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-03-23

Sabalenka races to Miami win as Gauff battles on

World number one Aryna Sabalenka makes light work of Zheng Qinwen at the Miami Open, while an unusual incident involving an overhead camera interrupts Daniil Medvedev's match.

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Sabalenka and Gauff reach quarters in Miami

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open as she swept aside Zheng Qinwen in straight sets on Monday. 

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UN expert says world has given Israel ‘licence to torture Palestinians’

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says torture 'has effectively become state policy' in Israel.

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Despite bitter rivalry, Kalshi, Polymarket CEOs back $35M predictions markets VC fund

As prediction markets explode, the new firm called 5(c) Capital, will back startups supporting the burgeoning category.

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Blair joins Rennie as New Zealand attack coach

Former Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair reunites with Dave Rennie as part of the new New Zealand boss's backroom team.

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

The outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, Monday night. Airstrikes hit the southern parts of the capital known as a Hezbollah stronghold soon after Israel issued evacuation warnings.

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Air Street becomes one of the largest solo VCs in Europe with $232M fund

London’s Air Street Capital has raised a large Fund III with eyes locked on backing early-stage European and North American AI companies.

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How the deadly LaGuardia Airport crash unfolded

Video shows the aftermath of the collision between a passenger plane and a firefighting vehicle on the runway of the New York airport.

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As regular Australians struggle, gas companies are making massive profits and paying minimal tax. It is perverse | Rod Sims

Australia’s gas belongs to all of us. The benefits should be shared fairly rather than hoarded by companies that pay some of the lowest taxes in the worldGet our breaking news email, free app or da...

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Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China review – Trump vomits all over Norma Percy’s film

The revered documentarian wades into unexplored territory with the US president and Xi Jinping’s relationship – and there is a moment so startling that it feels like pure comedy goldIt’s not normal...

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Burnham should be allowed to stand as an MP, says Nandy

The culture secretary questions her party's decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.

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Hovland: Ryder Cup injury felt like 'dark cloud' over Europe win

Viktor Hovland says his injury at the Ryder Cup felt like a 'dark cloud' over Team Europe's away victory, while welcoming Luke Donald's continuation as captain in view of a third title in 2027.

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Have Israel, the US and Iran violated international law?

Civilian targets have been struck by all three warring parties.

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NASA Data Hackathon Inspires Community Action

On Jan. 31, students, library staff, researchers, and community members gathered at the University of Florida’s (UF) Marston Science Library for the Environmental Monitoring through Education, Rese...

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Smotrich urges Israel to annex southern Lebanon as assault intensifies

Israel's far-right finance minister says Litani River must be 'the new Israeli border', as attacks on Lebanon ramp up.

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Nigel Farage abandons walkabout due to protest

The Reform leader visits Felixstowe to launch his party's Suffolk local elections campaign.

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ICE agents deploy to major US airports as security queues stretch for hours

Hundreds of ICE agents have been deployed to 14 airports, in cities including New York, Atlanta and Houston.

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Cooper accused of omitting Wales opponent at Brondby

Welsh manager Steve Cooper is accused of dropping a Bosnia-Herzegovina player from Brondby ahead of Wales' World Cup qualifier, a claim his club denies.

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Iran Negotiations — or Not?

President Trump’s shifting statements don’t necessarily signal an end in sight to the war, but they do buy him some time.

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Apollo caps investor withdrawals from flagship private credit fund

Investor uncertainty intensifies as AI impacts on the enterprise software industry emerge

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Catherine T. Nolan, State Assembly Powerhouse From Queens, Dies at 67

Catherine T. Nolan spoke during a session of the New York General Assembly in 2019. In accumulating influence, she pushed against the traditional male-dominated politics of Albany.

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5 Live Cricket Special: The state of English men's cricket

Mark Chapman and guests assess the state of English men's cricket.

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Moment missile strikes shortly after Israeli president’s visit

Israel's president was forced to take cover as a missile struck nearby shortly after he gave a press conference.

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What Trump said about Iran after postponing military strikes

After announcing the US will postpone strikes on Iran’s power plants, Donald Trump said Iran called him to make a deal.

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Referendum defeat leaves Italy's Meloni looking more vulnerable

Meloni vowed to press on after losing a vote on constitutional reform many turned into a referendum on her government.

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Bernie Sanders’ AI ‘gotcha’ video flops, but the memes are great

Sen. Bernie Sanders thinks he's tricked Claude into revealing the AI industry's secrets, but he really just exposed how agreeable chatbots can become.

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Science Through Shadows: How Astronomical Alignments Reveal the Universe

When one celestial object passes in front of another, it can cast a shadow that travels across space – and sometimes across Earth. These moments of alignment, known as eclipses, occultations, and t...

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Tehran residents express distrust over Trump’s war diplomacy

“If we trust him, we lose.”

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Can Trump do a deal with Iran?

Formidable obstacles stand in the way of any diplomatic effort to end the war

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Colombian military plane with 125 on board crashes after takeoff

Air Force says plane was carrying 114 passengers and 11 crew ⁠members, and authorities are investigating cause of crash.

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A Mysterious Numbers Station Is Broadcasting Through the Iran War

First heard as US and Israeli strikes on Iran began, the shortwave broadcast has since been traced to a US military base in Germany—but its purpose and its operator remain unclear.

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‘Stop, stop, stop’: Moment Air Canada plane crashes into truck

CCTV video captured the moment an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

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Italy’s Meloni concedes referendum defeat, calling it ‘a lost opportunity’

The prime minister admits defeat in the high-stakes vote on a justice reform package but vows to keep her seat.

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Trump plays up prospect of diplomatic end to Iran war

US president soothes markets but doubts on strategy and Tehran’s position persist

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Markets wrong on UK interest rate rises, say economists

Forecasters argue that a weak economy will prevent the energy shock fuelling persistent inflation

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Newcastle v the system - is Saudi 2030 vision unrealistic?

Newcastle want to be one of the top clubs in the world by 2030. BBC Sport examines why their Saudi owners are going to have to show a lot more ambition to get anywhere near that.

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Valerie Perrine, Superman and Lenny actor, dies aged 82

Perrine gained notoriety for a naked TV role and was acclaimed for her roles opposite Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman and Jeff BridgesValerie Perrine, who was Oscar nominated for her performance in Bo...

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Bipartisan bill seeks to ban sports betting on Kalshi and Polymarket

Since FanDuel and DraftKings are subject to state-by-state gambling laws, rather than federal law, they would not be impacted by the bill.

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A pharmacist and a homesick lifestyle blogger: The 'alarming' civilian cost of war in Iran

The toll on civilians is mounting fast as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues.

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Starmer signals support for household bills next winter amid energy price shock

PM indicates he would prefer to focus taxpayer-funded help on poorest households, rather than universal bailoutMinisters are looking at providing support for household bills next winter, Keir Starm...

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Celtic need 'five or six wins' out of seven

Captain Callum McGregor has no doubt Celtic remain in the Scottish title race but says they need "at least five or six" wins from their final seven matches.

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See NASA’s GUARDIAN Catch a Tsunami

A new data visualization illustrates how an experimental NASA technology can provide extra lead time to communities in the path of a tsunami. Called GUARDIAN (GNSS Upper Atmospheric Real-time Disas...

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Why the oil and gas price shock from the Iran war won’t just fade away

Rerouting and diversification cannot help when a significant chunk of oil and gas have been taken off the market.

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Six students challenge Home Office visa ban on four countries

Sudanese and Afghan students with offers to study in UK say government’s ‘emergency brake’ is discriminatoryThe women banned from studying in BritainSix students from Sudan and Afghanistan have acc...

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Apple sets June date for WWDC 2026, teasing “AI advancements”

Apple will host its next Worldwide Developers Conference the week of June 8. The company is expected to announce major updates to Siri with advanced AI capabilities.

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How the Iran war is about to hit your wallet

Strikes on gas sites in the Iran war are driving up energy costs, pushing up prices for power, food and more worldwide.

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How Jaxon Smith-Njigba's contract extension impacts Seahawks, Rams' Puka Nacua

Answering five questions about the record-breaking contract extension for the NFL's top receiver in 2025.

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US to pay Total $1bn to switch from wind to oil and gas development

Deal comes as Donald Trump faces pressure to limit energy price increases triggered by Iran war

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DoorDash introduces relief payments for drivers as the Iran-US war drives up gas prices

Gas is one of the largest expenses for delivery drivers. With prices continuing to surge, DoorDash is offering a lifeline to Dashers with a new relief program.

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Brian Doherty, 57, Dies; Chronicled Libertarians and Other Outsiders

Fascinated by the fringes, he wrote a definitive history of libertarianism and books about underground comics and the Burning Man festival.

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Trump Delays Energy Strikes, but Iran’s Infrastructure is Already Battered

The aftermath of a strike on an oil storage facility in Tehran earlier this month.

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Reform mayoral candidate likens Jewish community group to ‘Islamists on horseback’

Chris Parry describes Shomrim members as ‘cosplayers’ hours after arson attack in north LondonGolders Green ambulance arson attack – live updatesA Reform UK mayoral candidate has described members...

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A war and maybe an unprecedented depression: it’s Trump’s mania, but now all of us will pay the price | Polly Toynbee

It had been possible to observe this presidency in abstract terms, but no more. The consequences of the Iran attack will affect our lives and our politicsNothing has changed. Yet. But we stand on t...

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Energy Crisis Will Not Be Resolved Quickly if War Ends, I.E.A. Chief Warns

Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency, speaks in Canberra, Australia, on Monday.

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'Like the plane got cut in half': Eyewitnesses describe chaos of LaGuardia crash

Eyewitnesses have described the moment Air Canada flight AC8646 crashed into a fire truck on the runway of New York's LaGuardia airport.

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SWOT Mission Unlocks a New View of Our Waterways

Explore how rivers move, change, and sustain life across the planet with SWOT data.

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Augie Meyers, Pioneer of Tex-Mex Music, Dies at 85

Augie Meyers in 1983. His bright, syncopated riffs on the Vox organ functioned as the sonic engine of the Sir Douglas Quintet and set the model for countless groups to follow.

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Hillsborough campaigners accuse Starmer of ‘insult’ after failing to introduce promised law

Government sources said new amendment to bill being worked on that would ensure duty of candour applies to individuals working for security servicesFamilies whose relatives were killed in disasters...

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Six Arsenal players out of international duty

Gabriel Magalhaes is the latest of six Arsenal players to become unavailable to play international games in the current window, with injuries hitting the Premier League leaders.

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Foden final appearance felt like a 'charity' substitution - Rooney

Phil Foden's injury-time appearance in Manchester City's Carabao Cup final victory over Arsenal felt like a "charity" substitution, says former England captain Wayne Rooney.

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ICE Invades Airports Across the US

Agents from ICE are being deployed to over a dozen airports around the country, including New York, Atlanta, and Chicago.

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Polymarket’s Coming-Out Party in Washington Was a Disaster

At the Polymarket pop-up in DC, attendees were supposed to be able to bet on geopolitical crises in real time with their friends. That didn’t happen.

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PM warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly

The PM also tells senior MPs the conflict was "not our war" and there must be a "lawful basis" for any UK involvement.

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Could Iranian missiles reach London and Paris?

Some experts say Iran may be able to launch missiles to hit London, but they would likely be shot down long before arriving and the risk is low.

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Iranian attacks on Strait of Hormuz an ‘act of terrorism’, says Adnoc head

Sultan al-Jaber’s comments come as Donald Trump says US has held talks with Tehran on ending the war

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Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of OnlyFans, has passed away

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has passed away at the age of 43 after a battle with cancer.

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NASA’s Hubble, Webb Telescopes Survey Pinwheel Galaxy

This March 16, 2026, image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope takes a closer look at the core of Messier 101, also known as the Pinwheel Galaxy. At 25 milli...

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Republic of Ireland quietly confident for 'cup final'

John O'Shea says he is confident the Republic of Ireland can carry the momentum gained in November into Thursday's World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic.

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Reacher star Alan Ritchson filmed allegedly assaulting neighbor

Video allegedly shows actor striking a man in front of actor’s kids in what looks like a suburban Tennessee neighborhoodAlan Ritchson, the actor best known for his role in the hit action series Rea...

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Olympic champion Hassan out of London Marathon after treadmill mishap

Olympic champion Sifan Hassan withdraws from next month's London Marathon because of an Achilles injury.

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Glamorgan hail 'superb role model' as Harris retires

Glamorgan seam bowler James Harris retires from cricket with immediate effect with the new season under a fortnight away.

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Ekitike and Olise steal the show in stylish arrivals for international duty!

Hugo Ekitike and Michael Olise certainly caught the eye when turning up for international duty in France!

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‘A very basic human desire to want some control’: US exhibition explores the power of magic

Objects that were believed to have some form of magic effect are part of an exhibition exploring how ancient cultures tried to change the world around themWhether it’s an ancient amulet to protect...

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What the war with Iran means for the U.S. relationship with China

President Trump's agenda with China has been impacted by the U.S.- and Israel-led war in Iran, beyond even just the postponement of his trip.

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Senate to vote on DHS chief, with TSA funding and SAVE act tied up in Congress

The Senate votes Monday on the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to lead the Department of Homeland Security. The vote comes as lawmakers attempt to negotiate funding for the agency.

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Israeli strike on Lebanon bridge raises fears of ground invasion

Lebanon fears that Israel’s attack on Qasmiyeh Bridge could be a “prelude to a ground invasion”.

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‘It shook the plaster off the ceiling’: Self Esteem and David Hare on reviving rock romp Teeth ‘n’ Smiles

It lit up the 1970s with its nihilistic tale of a hippie band imploding in a trail of drugs, booze and violence. What can it tell us about the music business today? Writer David Hare and wild-child...

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Startup Gimlet Labs is solving the AI inference bottleneck in a surprisingly elegant way

Gimlet Labs just raised an $80 million Series A for tech that lets AI run across NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, ARM, Cerebras and d-Matrix chips, simultaneously.

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Littlebird raises $11M for its AI-assisted ‘recall’ tool that reads your computer screen

Littlebird is building an AI that reads your screen in real time to capture context, answer questions, and automate tasks, without relying on screenshots.

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Bill seeks to ban sports bets on prediction markets

A bipartisan Senate bill introduced Monday seeks to ban prediction markets from allowing transactions that mimic sports betting.

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Spurs offer condolences to Tudor after father's death

Tottenham offer condolences to interim head coach Igor Tudor following the death of his father.

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US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on

Iran shows no sign of climbdown, while air power alone cannot achieve the US' main goal.

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Lilias Folan, Who Brought Yoga to Middle America, Dies at 90

Ms. Folan in 1976. “I’ve always known I was put on this planet to do this sharing and this journey,” she said.

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Trump rows back on strait of Hormuz threat – what next? | podcast

The US president has extended by five days his deadline to ‘hit and obliterate’ Iran’s power stations and energy infrastructure if Tehran does not allow shipping to move freely. Pippa Crerar and Ki...

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Elizabeth Warren calls Pentagon’s decision to bar Anthropic ‘retaliation’

In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) equated the DoD's decision to label Anthropic a "supply chain risk" as retaliation, arguing that the Pentagon could si...

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Trump signals off-ramp in Iran war despite no ‘regime change’

President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants and energy.

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Shooting restricted for six British wild birds to halt population decline

Woodcocks and pochard, pintail and goldeneye ducks among threatened species protected by proposalsHunters will be banned from shooting a rare and beautiful duck under new proposals to halt the decl...

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Europe’s ‘staggering’ clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines

The EU’s reluctance to replace petrol cars and gas boilers keep it hooked on foreign fuels, say industry groupsEurope has made “staggering progress” in producing clean power but neglected efforts t...

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‘The most stunningly awful wonderful record’: how the Shaggs became rock’s most divisive band

Often completely out of tune and rarely in time, the group of sisters forced to play together by their father gained an army of fans from Frank Zappa to Kurt Cobain. A new documentary celebrates th...

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Seahawks WR Smith-Njigba signs record $42m-a-year contract

The Seattle Seahawks have signed Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension to make him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.

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How will Ballard injury impact Northern Ireland?

With Dan Ballard ruled out of Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off in Italy, what impact will his absence have in Bergamo?

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Michelle De Swarte: The Afters review – blazing gags from a comic who says what she sees

Brighton Corn Exchange The fantastically confident standup is a blast from the start with her takes on menopause, parenting and her upbringingModel, actor, journalist, comedian: no doubting Michell...

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Polls Predict Close Finish in Italian Referendum Seen as Test of Meloni

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome last month. She has staked considerable political capital on campaigning for the measures.

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Federal immigration agents filmed making airport arrests as Trump calls in ICE to ease security line delays

The Trump administration has deployed ICE agents to over a dozen U.S. airports amid an ongoing federal shutdown that's causing long wait times. Eyewitnesses have already recorded at least one arres...

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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43

Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.

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NASA to Provide Update on Implementation of National Space Policy

NASA will host a public event at 9 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 24, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters in Washington to outline how the agency is executing President Donald...

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TGL playoffs: What to watch in the championship matchup

Who will take home the TGL's SoFi Cup in Year 2? It's Los Angeles Golf Club vs. Jupiter Links GC for the championship (9 p.m. ET, ESPN2).

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US warns EU to pass trade deal or risk losing ‘favourable’ access to LNG

European parliament set to vote this week on whether to ratify Turnberry agreement signed last year

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What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots have died after a passenger plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

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NASA’s Hubble Revisits Crab Nebula to Track 25 Years of Expansion

A quarter-century after its first observations of the full Crab Nebula, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has taken a fresh look at the supernova remnant. The result is an unparalleled, detailed look a...

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England say no 'big bust-up' between Stokes and McCullum as coach keeps job

England MD Rob Key says there has been no "big bust-up" between coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes after the Ashes drubbing as he and ECB CEO Richard Gould explained why the New Zealande...

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Konrad Mägi review – these bland, blobby paintings are expressionism without expression

Dulwich Picture Gallery, LondonThe Estonian artist’s landscapes are plodding and decorative, lacking pathos and purpose. But at least they’re not as bad as his portraitsHalfway through this exhibit...

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Madrid protest against US blockade of Cuba

Protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Madrid as sanctions pushed Cuba into an electricity blackout.

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The Mortuary Assistant review – game-inspired horror simulates morgue work with conviction

While embalming techniques are as lovingly crafted as in the original video game, there’s not enough light to balance out the darkness when things take a demonic turnThis horror movie, based on Bri...

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‘False flag attack’: Iran denies claims it fired missiles at Diego Garcia

Esmaeil Baghaei denies the long-range missile attack, which could change the calculus of the war for US allies.

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US-Israeli war on Iran strains food, water and fuel prices in India

Locals in northern India have a growing concern over costs of essential resources due to the Iran war.

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Lionel Jospin, France’s Former Prime Minister, Dies at 88

Lionel Jospin delivering a speech in Paris in 2002. Through his socialist parents, Mr. Jospin said he learned “the consequences of social misery, and the desire to change all of that.”

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‘NATO joining US-Israel’s war on Iran is between slim and none’

‘NATO joining US-Israel's war on Iran is between slim and none’

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Markets rebound after Donald Trump postpones attack on Iranian energy

Stocks reverse earlier losses and oil tumbles following ‘constructive’ talks with Tehran

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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43

Ukrainian-American entrepreneur bought majority stake in porn streaming platform in 2018

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New UN climate report says the past decade was the hottest on record

A new UN report confirms the past decade was the hottest on record.

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Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Critics of plans to build a new town in Cheshire called it the "wrong proposal in the wrong place".

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Cecily Brown: ‘I was too shy to talk to all these super cool kids like Sarah Lucas and Damien Hirst’

She left London because her paintings felt hopelessly unfashionable compared with the work of the YBA’s. Now she’s back with a blockbuster show – and the world has come round to her point of viewPe...

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Hodgkinson targets athletics' longest-standing world record and 'global domination’

Keely Hodgkinson has it all - a world record, Olympic gold, a world gold, and multiple European golds - but next on her list is to break the longest-standing world record in athletics.

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‘There’s biological treasure here’: Chile’s endemic seals gain protection with new marine park

Sixty years after the discovery of a colony of Juan Fernández fur seals, previously thought to be extinct, a landmark agreement extends ‘no take’ zone around the wildlife-rich archipelagoSix decade...

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UK PM Starmer says no threat from Iran on Britain, calls for de-escalation

UK PM Keir Starmer says routine assessments conclude that the UK is not a target of Iran amid global tensions.

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‘Sahel is no longer fooled’ Niger civil society leader

Niger civil society leader Abdourahamane Oumarou has called for mass protests across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

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Trump shares SNL skit mocking Starmer as he speaks to UK PM over Iran war

Trump shares SNL-style skit mocking Starmer's panic over his call, the day the two leaders spoke about the war in Iran.

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Nelson: Caroline Dubois loves being an intimidator

Former world champion and Sky Sports boxing expert Johnny Nelson observes the psychological battle between Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper...

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Netanyahu is gambling with Israel’s future

Perpetual war and fading American popular support is a formula for disaster

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Taiwan opposition leader says that improving ties with China is not anti-US

Cheng Li-wun, leader of the Kuomintang, said ‘improving ties with Beijing does not require being anti-US.’

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France's former Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin dies at 88

Jospin was head of government from 1997 to 2002 and is credited with bringing in the 35-hour working week.

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WNBA players sign off on CBA, union prez says

In a nearly unanimous vote, WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike says the players have voted to ratify the new CBA.

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Trophy found in basement after reported stolen

A German handball trophy that was reported stolen was found in the team's basement.

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Starmer says ‘every lever’ will be explored to ease rising costs of living from Iran conflict

PM will chair Cobra meeting with key ministers and Bank of England on Monday, as experts warn of economic shockUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer has pro...

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NEW FOOTAGE! Haaland gives fiery pre-match team talk ahead of League Cup final!

Take a look at some of the strong words Erling Haaland had for his Manchester City team-mates ahead of their Carabao Cup final against Arsenal.

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Humphries hits back at criticism he lacks 'stage aura'

Luke Humphries has hit back at comments on social media that he lacks "stage aura" and that he is "giving in" to world No 1 Luke Littler.

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Iraq pulled into Iran war as US targets Iran-aligned groups

Iraq is increasingly caught between the US and Iran as the regional war escalates, deepening economic woes.

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England to host Canada in Rugby World Cup final rematch

England will face Canada in a rematch of the 2025 Women's World Cup final as part of a trio of fixtures in the WXV Global Series in September.

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Threats over Iran war bare Trump efforts to transform free speech: Experts

Threat to punish broadcasters for coverage not in 'public interest' comes amid wider roll-backs, analysts say.

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Men's tournament first bets: Best bets for the rounds of 8 and 16

A few bets that stand out after an exciting first weekend of the men's college basketball tournament.

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O'Sullivan reveals recent doubts over World Championship participation

Ronnie O'Sullivan has revealed he was "probably" not going to enter this year's World Snooker Championship prior to his impressive run to Sunday's final at the World Open.

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Secrets of the karst: new species found in Cambodia’s limestone caves – in pictures

A survey has revealed the vast array of wildlife – some never seen before – living within the south-east Asian country’s karst ecosystems. The work was led by international wildlife conservation ch...

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Lionel Jospin, France’s Former Prime Minister, Dies at 88

Lionel Jospin delivering a speech in Paris in 2002.

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Don’t Listen to Anyone Who Thinks Secession Will Solve Anything

Americans increasingly fantasize about a divorce between red and blue states—but they dread the thought of civil war. You can’t have one without the other.

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Meet the Gods of AI Warfare

In its early days, the AI initiative known as Project Maven had its fair share of skeptics at the Pentagon. Today, many of them are true believers.

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What Happens When You Can’t Get a Death Certificate in Gaza

For families of the missing, systemic obstacles to identifying remains and locating people in Israeli detention has created a kind of social and legal purgatory.

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Team-mates told to find new clubs after on-pitch fight

Non-league Rushden & Diamonds tell Bruno Andrade and Tyler Winters they are "free to pursue opportunities" elsewhere after an on-pitch fight saw both see red.

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Why the BTS Comeback Concert Was a ‘Disaster’ for Some Businesses

City officials were expecting more than a quarter of a million people at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on Saturday.

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Sidelined by War With Iran, Gaza Residents Remain in Limbo

The new war has led to panic buying and a surge in food prices for Gazans as they try to recover from Israel’s two-year offensive against Hamas.

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Starmer says ministers will consider ‘every lever possible’ to tackle cost of living – UK politics live

The prime minister made the remarks ahead of an emergency meeting with the government’s Cobra committee this afternoonKeir Starmer has said ministers will consider “every lever” available to them t...

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Sources: JSN gets record extension with Seattle

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has reached agreement with the Seahawks on a four-year, $168.6 million extension that makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history, sources told ESPN.

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Israel’s displacement of civilians in Lebanon is a possible war crime

The Israeli tactics of mass expulsion of Lebanese civilians risk directly violating international law.

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Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years

The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.

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Energy Attacks in War on Iran Could Turn Economic Shock Into Long-Term Damage

Hand-painted signs at a gas station in Samut Prakan, Thailand, last week said the station was out of diesel and 95-octane gasoline.

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Negative breastfeeding comments 'broke my heart' - Kenny

Five-time Olympic gold cycling medallist Dame Laura Kenny speaks to BBC Breakfast after negative social media comments left her questioning her breastfeeding journey.

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Canada’s Military Wants to Prove It Can Defend the High Arctic

Canadian soldiers transported M777 howitzers to the High Arctic to show their ability to fight in an increasingly contested part of the world. It did not go as planned.

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The Magic Faraway Tree review – spruced up Blyton with Foy and Garfield proves fruitful

Paddington 2 co-creator Simon Farnaby branches out with adaptation of children’s classic boasting lively performances and some sharp gagsThe estimable Simon Farnaby got hall-of-famer status for co-...

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Diabetes, Overlooked and Unchecked, Poses New Risks in Africa

Habiba Sali, right, a nurse in the endocrinology department of the Maroua Regional Hospital in the far north region of Cameroon, took the vital signs of patient Aminatou Mana during a regular checkup.

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The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe’s Power Grids

As data center developers queue up to connect to power grids across Europe, network operators are experimenting with novel ways of clearing room for them.

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Starmer grapples with Iran economic fallout and Trump mockery

UK ministers to discuss response to energy prices after US president shares ‘Saturday Night Live’ sketch

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Fitzpatrick confident ahead of Masters after finding 'missing link'

Matt Fitzpatrick is in a confident frame of mind ahead of The Masters, after finding the "missing link" in his game helped him win the Valspar Championship.

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Gilt rout deepens as traders bet on four BoE rate rises this year

Investors see UK economy as one of the most exposed to an inflation shock

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‘Pentagon requesting $200bn signals that war will stretch a long time’

‘Pentagon requesting $200bn signals that war will stretch on a very long time’

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'I thought I was untouchable and would never lose again - but sport is brutal'

Josh Kerr thought he was "untouchable" but injury left him waiting for success and gave him a new attitude to athletics.

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Iran War Live Updates: Power Outages Are Reported in Tehran as Israel Launches Strikes

Residents reported widespread power outages across the capital. Israel’s military said it had begun a new wave of airstrikes targeting infrastructure in the city, but did not provide further details.

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China ‘is playing the long game’ in Iran war by staying neutral

Han Shen Lin, director of the China Office at the Asia Consultative Group, says that China is likely to remain neutral,

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Iran war: What’s happening on day 24 of US-Israel attacks?

The region is on edge as Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on power plants nears.

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HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules

Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).

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The Last Blossom review – a yakuza faces his final reckoning in affecting anime

A talking balsam flower asks an elderley yakuza to weigh up a life of violence and kindness in Baku Kinoshita’s quietly contemplative taleAn original story from director Baku Kinoshita and writer K...

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Vincent in Brixon review – a radiant portrait of the artist as a young romantic

Orange Tree theatre, LondonVan Gogh is a restless soul who finds kinship – and possibly more – with his London landlady in this tender and full-hearted dramaThe young Vincent van Gogh spent a year...

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‘I’m a big bear. I lumber’: showbiz superstar Richard Kind on delivering performances you can see from space

The first time Kind starred in Nazi-spoof The Producers, he lost 30lb. Is he – and the West End – ready for his return? And why is he so worried about his old flatmate George Clooney?Richard Kind h...

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Raye: This Music May Contain Hope review – a wildly ambitious epic of unbridled self-expression

(Human Re Sources)Almost overstuffed with musical ideas, the singer’s second studio album can be self-indulgent and messy, but it’s a heartfelt and exuberant grand statement from an artist determin...

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IEA chief warns of ‘very severe’ global energy crisis

IEA may release more oil as the Iran war hits supply, with chief Fatih Birol warning of a severe global energy crisis.

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Rescue teams brave fire in suspected attack on Gaza City residential area

Rescue teams headed to the site of a suspected Israeli attack in Gaza City to control the blaze.

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NHL playoff watch: Projecting Senators' wild-card chances -- and who should be scared

Can Ottawa claim a spot to the dance? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Sunday.

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Draper preparing for clay-court season after Miami Open exit

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Taking wildcards, leaving out stars - the art of World Cup squad building

Managers often get it wrong when it comes to picking World Cup squads - is one packed with stars always the best option?

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World in energy crisis worse than 1970s’ oil shocks combined, IEA head says

Energy crunch prompted by Iran war poses 'major threat' to global economy, Fatih Birol says.

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Ballard set to miss Northern Ireland's Italy play-off

Dan Ballard is set to miss Northern Ireland's crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy on Thursday because of a hamstring injury.

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Plane and ground vehicle collide at New York's LaGuardia airport halting flights

An Air Canada Express plane suffered significant damage after the collision.

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What’s at stake for UK in May’s local elections: six key questions

Reform, Plaid Cymru, the SNP and the Greens are all banking on big gains and nationwide repercussionsOn 7 May, three of the UK’s four nations go to the polls in a series of elections with much pote...

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Small swings, high drama: why UK polls are less volatile than they seem – in charts

In what is beginning to look like a fragmented five-party system, small swings carry outsized political consequencesCabinet reshuffles, party infighting, policy reversals, byelections, defections a...

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‘Anyone but Labour’ or ‘anyone but Reform’? Clash of animosities likely to define May local elections

While Labour braces for a rout that could see off Starmer, a rising drive to keep out Farage is complicating expectationsLocal elections are often regarded as a referendum on the sitting government...

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Jane Fonda’s life goes under the microscope: best podcasts of the week

Pop culture icons and music legends are explored in a new show that has access to the BBC’s vast archive. Plus, the Guardian delivers a propulsive crime story that asks big questions of the US crim...

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Will 'risky' Gattuso lead Italy back to World Cup?

Is Gennaro Gattuso ready to guide Italy, who have not qualified for a World Cup since 2014, to the finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer?

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Sen. Alex Padilla talks about ICE deployment to airports and the SAVE Act

NPR's Michel Martin asks Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California about ICE officers deploying to airports and a Republican bill to overhaul federal elections.

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Korda comeback in vain as Kim holds on to win Fortinet Founders Cup

Hyo-Joo Kim held off the challenge of world No 2 Nelly Korda to clinch her eighth LPGA Tour title with a one-shot victory at the Fortinet Founders Cup in California.

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TV tonight: inside the battle between the US and China

A two-part documentary looks at the clash between two of our biggest superpowers. Plus: what to do when you’re too busy to cook. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC TwoNorma Percy’s documenta...

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Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami rally past NYCFC in MLS

The Argentinian star forward records his 901st career goal as Inter Miami beat New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.

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What has changed for Jack Hughes one month after Olympic golden goal?

The moment was surreal for the Devils' center and his teammates. The weeks after have been a roller-coaster.

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Breaking the Cycle review – meet the charismatic Thai politician striving to change his country’s history

Gripping documentary examines the Future Forward Party’s unprecedented 2019 election result, and its leader’s aim to break Thailand’s repeated military coupsWith his disarming good looks, pro-democ...

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Air Canada jet collides with ground vehicle at New York airport

LaGuardia airport shut down after Air Canada Express plane strikes ground vehicle upon landing from Montreal.

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Scientists discover Alzheimer’s hidden “death switch” in the brain

Scientists have uncovered a hidden “death switch” in the brain that may be driving Alzheimer’s disease—and even found a way to turn it off in mice. The culprit is a toxic pairing of two proteins th...

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‘In 20 years most of the world could be racist dictatorships’: Ibram X Kendi on book bans and far-right fear-mongering

How have the rich and powerful convinced so many voters that the reason they are struggling is the poor and powerless? The American historian talks about the weaponising of divisiveness‘I think I’v...

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Flock and awe: inside the big changes at Henry Moore’s glorious sheep-filled Hoglands home

The great sculptor worked as a war artist in the 1940s, sketching people sheltering from bombings. Now his powerful underground drawings are opening the vast, renovated sheep barn gallery at his Ar...

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Funding for populist-right ‘media-political complex’ exceeded £170m in five years, research finds

Handful of billionaires gave huge sums in particular to media organisations that boosted rightwing politicians, says Liam Byrne MPMore than £170m was given to MPs, political parties, media organisa...

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Tehran’s toxic cloud: satellite images show oily fires burned for days

Residents reported headaches, eye and skin irritation and breathing difficulties as Israeli bombings blanketed Tehran with pollutantsSatellite images of Tehran show toxic fires caused by Israeli bo...

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Danish PM rides Trump Greenland row into election resurgence

Standing up to US president has boosted Mette Frederiksen’s chances of winning third term

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Iran war is a risk to the flow of Gulf funds around the globe

World has come to depend on capital from the region more deeply than many realise

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America keeps bailing out Trump

The country’s underlying strengths are absorbing his erratic choices, including the war on Iran

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London police chief warns of ‘sustained threat’ from Iranian state plots

Mark Rowley issues warning during US visit and also accuses ‘hostile states’ of spreading false claims that UK capital is unsafe

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Piles of wheat and canned food stuck in transit as Iran war disrupts aid

UN World Food Programme says millions more people may be pushed into acute hunger if disruption continues

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Brothers search rubble for missing sibling under Tehran rubble after strike

Five days after a strike destroyed a building in Tehran, Mahdi Mirzahosseini’s brothers are still searching for him.

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Most people get food’s environmental impact completely wrong, study finds

People often get the environmental impact of food wrong, according to new research. While many assume processed foods are the worst, they tend to overlook the surprisingly high impact of items like...

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United eyeing Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly

Manchester United are looking for a new left back, with Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly among the targets. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Merz’s reform drive put at risk after vote in western state

Win for CDU against its coalition partner in Rhineland-Palatinate could cost chancellor nationally

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UN issues new climate warning as El Niño looms

The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says.

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In Denmark’s Election, How Will the Woman Who Took On Trump Fare?

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen greeting constituents during a campaign event on Tuesday in her hometown Aalborg, Denmark.

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Earth being ‘pushed beyond its limits’ as energy imbalance reaches record high

State of the Climate report finds Earth’s energy has moved dangerously out of balance, with oceans absorbing vast majority of trapped heatOur home planet is struggling with a record energy imbalanc...

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Immense damage seen in Iran’s streets after air strikes

Videos show the aftermath of strikes in Iran, as search teams recover bodies from rubble.

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Asia stocks slide as US and Iran threaten to intensify war

The International Energy Agency chief said the war could lead to the world's worst energy crisis in decades.

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Truck convoy brings cattle feed relief to north-west Queensland after months of flooding – video

A convoy of seven trucks and one semi-trailer carrying cattle feed has brought much-needed relief to flood-affected graziers in north-west Queensland. Many in the area have not been able to leave t...

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Ohtani jersey from WBC goes for record $1.5M

The jersey two-way Japanese star Shohei Ohtani wore during the country's 13-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the World Baseball Classic on March 6 sold for $1,500,010 via MLB Auctions on Sunday night -...

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Asian stock markets plunge amid Trump’s ultimatum on Iran

Key indexes in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong tumble as Iran threatens attacks on energy infrastructure across region.

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How a ban on religious symbols has triggered a Canadian constitutional debate

Quebec's law to regulate religious symbols goes to the Supreme Court in a constitutional test case.

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How 'all-action' Anderson inspired Forest win

Kelly Cates, Joe Hart and Danny Murphy discuss why Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is "the favourite" to be in the starting XI for England in this summer's World Cup.

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I discovered three new geckos in Cambodia’s limestone caves – and that’s not all we found

The whole ecosystem inside a cave feeds off guano, dead bats, or any dead animals on the ground. It’s not for the faint-heartedIt can be daunting entering a cave. It is an underground world that po...

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Iran war live: Tehran vows to ‘completely close’ Hormuz if power plants hit

US-Israel attacks on Iran continue as Israeli forces blow up the Qasimiyah Bridge in south Lebanon.

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