Oil volatile as Iran lays out own terms to end conflict
Tehran rejects reports of US talks, while White House says ‘elements of truth’ to Washington offering peace plan
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-03-25
NASA Ames Experts Available for Artemis II Flight Test Interviews
NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley invites media to interview local subject matter experts on Friday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ahead of the agency sending astronauts around the Mo...
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Iranian foreign minister rejects talks with US
“No negotiations have taken place.” Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is not in talks with the US.
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British forces preparing to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters
The move will "starve Putin's war machine", Starmer says as he arrives in Finland for a military summit.
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NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points
Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.
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NASA Sets Coverage for First Artemis Crewed Mission Around Moon
A variety of prelaunch, launch, and mission events for NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon will stream online. The agency is targeting no earlier than Wednesday, April 1, for the test flight...
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Canada’s Supreme Court Hears Case on Ability to Suspend Constitutional Rights
The Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa has devoted four days this week to hearings on the notwithstanding clause, which allows governments to pass laws that suspend rights in the Constitution’s Char...
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Rybakina holds off Pegula to reach semi-finals in Miami
Elena Rybakina reached the semi-finals of the Miami Open for the third time after beating Jessica Pegula over three sets on Wednesday.
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Leon Radvinsky, 43, Dies; Built the Adult-Entertainment Giant OnlyFans
By leveraging social media and the influencer economy, he turned his website into a byword for online pornography in the 21st century.
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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Wednesday
A damaged home in an apartment building in Bnei Brak, Israel, on Wednesday.
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Video shows Israeli strike hitting displacement camp in Gaza
Videos show the moment a strike hit a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in Deir el-Balah.
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NASA Sets Coverage for Artemis II Moon Mission
Editor’s note: NASA will continuously update this Artemis II briefings and mission events page throughout prelaunch, launch, and mission activities. NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch, la...
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Republicans back Iran war even as voters feel ‘Biden-level’ petrol price pain
Lawmakers aim to reassure constituents that cost increases are temporary
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The AI skills gap is here, says AI company, and power users are pulling ahead
Anthropic finds AI isn’t replacing jobs yet, but early data shows growing inequality as experienced users gain an edge, raising concerns about future displacement and workforce divides.
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The Comeback review – Lisa Kudrow is back as Valerie Cherish … but with no laughs
It’s been 21 years since we met the self-absorbed TV star in this industry satire. But as she comes out of retirement, the results are woeful – and it’s not just the AI scriptValerie Cherish may ju...
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New voices, new faces, big energy - Lynn's fresh Wales start
Wales head coach Sean Lynn eyes a clean slate going into this year's Women's Six Nations.
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U.S. Rejects Vote to Recognize Slavery as a ‘Crime Against Humanity’
President John Mahama of Ghana during the U.N. General Assembly last year. Ghana introduced a U.N. resolution to recognize the trans-Atlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity” thi...
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Artemis Moon Tree Dedicated in Honor of Mary W. Jackson
On March 18, 2026, students, staff, and members of NASA’s Langley Research Center gathered at Mary W. Jackson Elementary School in Hampton to celebrate the dedication of a remarkable addition to th...
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Philippines farmers feeling the pinch of the war on Iran
Cabbage farmers in the Philippines are harvesting their crops at a loss as prices plunge and fuel costs soar.
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Johnson to give back 'secret' payment of $500,000
Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson confirms he will refund a sum of $500,000 (£375,000) he allegedly "secretly" paid himself before his Grand Slam Track league collapsed.
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Arm’s CEO Insists the Market Needs His New CPU. It Could Piss Everyone Off
Arm just confirmed the rumors: It’s producing its own chip for the first time. CEO Rene Haas explains why this won’t alienate the many chipmakers who license the company’s designs.
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Wes Streeting: ‘I don’t want to see Keir challenged in May’ – podcast
Wes Streeting gave a speech outlining his performance on the NHS and plans for the future. Was this his unofficial leadership pitch? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down with the health secretary...
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US investors bet big on Indian cricket with record billion-dollar IPL deals
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals both sold within hours for two separate record-breaking deals.
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My Garden of a Thousand Bees review – a joyous film on the unbearable lightness of bee-ing
This gasp-inducing documentary shows a man buzzing over the remarkable insects that bumble around his garden … and ended up changing his lifeMartin Dohrn likes bees. Big bees, small bees, angry bee...
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Barcelona put six past Madrid in quarter-final first leg
Barcelona took control of their Women's Champions League quarter-final with an impressive, dominant away first-leg victory at Spanish rivals Real Madrid.
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Google unveils TurboQuant, a lossless AI memory compression algorithm — and yes, the internet is calling it ‘Pied Piper’
Google’s TurboQuant has the internet joking about Pied Piper from HBO's "Silicon Valley." The compression algorithm promises to shrink AI’s “working memory” by up to 6x, but it’s still just a lab e...
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Palestinian family evicted from home in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli forces have forcibly evicted a Palestinian family from their home in Silwan, occupied East Jerusalem.
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Trump to visit Xi Jinping in China on May 14 and 15 after Iran war delay
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Chinese President Xi Jinping will also visit US at a later date.
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U.S. Circulates Iran Peace Plan While Sending Troops to the Middle East
President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday.
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NASA Names Jennifer Lyons as Acting Launch Services Program Manager
NASA has selected Jennifer Lyons as acting program manager for the agency’s Launch Services Program (LSP) based at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In this role, Lyons will lead NASA’s acquisition...
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Resident doctors in England to begin six-day strike after rejecting offer in pay dispute
British Medical Association blame government for longest proposed walkout so far, with NHS leaders warning it could cost £300mResident doctors in England will strike for six days after Easter after...
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Services Catalog Click here to view the FY25 Services Catalog The catalogs provide service description, chargeback rate, unit of measure, and service level indicators for each NSSC service. Service...
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Northern Ireland deserve Italy's respect - Buffon
World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon says Italy have been fully concentrated on overcoming Northern Ireland as the sides prepare to face each other in Bergamo on Thursday.
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What’s Iran’s war strategy and what risks does it pose?
US-Israeli attacks have triggered global economic shocks.
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Macdonald: JSN deal rewards 'foundational' player
Seahawks GM John Schneider and coach Mike Macdonald said they felt comfortable giving Jaxon Smith-Njigba his record-setting extension because of his "unique combination" of excellence on and off th...
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Labour’s donations crackdown is a blow to Reform UK – and a highly political move
Reform’s ability to fundraise is hobbled in a move that draws attention to donations from an overseas billionaireReform UK are no doubt the biggest losers from the government’s emergency measures t...
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Pat Steir, Painter of Luminous ‘Waterfalls,’ Dies at 87
Pat Steir in her studio in 2018, sitting in front of examples of her “Waterfalls” series, paintings born of ingenuity and accident.
nytimes.com
Iraq summons US envoy over ‘heinous’ strike
Baghdad calls bombing of military base, which killed seven Iraqi soldiers, a violation of international law
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Republicans Block Democrats’ Push for Public Testimony on Iran War
Representative Gregory Meeks last month on Capitol Hill. On Wednesday he sought to question Trump administration officials about the war.
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Republicans Block Democrats’ Push for Public Testimony on Iran War
Representative Gregory Meeks sought to question Trump administration officials about the war.
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Melania Trump wants a robot to homeschool your child
The First Lady sees AI and robotics playing a prominent role in the future of American education.
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There’s Something Very Dark About a Lot of Those Viral AI Fruit Videos
From female fruit being fart-shamed or even sexually assaulted, there’s a misogynistic undercurrent to the fruit slop microdramas, even as they appear to be cultivating genuine fans.
wired.com
Fifteen new councils to be created in south and east of England
New unitary councils will replace 43 county and district councils, in latest round of local government overhaulFifteen new councils will be created in the south and east of England under the latest...
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UN chief says ‘high time’ to end ‘out of control’ war on Iran
UN Chief Antonio Guterres has said that the conflict in the Middle East is “out of control”.
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Iran’s state TV outlines five conditions to end war
Iran’s state TV has set out a list of five demands it says must be met before the country will agree to end of the war.
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Webb Captures Saturn in Infrared
Saturn’s icy rings glow in this infrared view from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on March 25, 2026. Combining this image with another that NASA’s Hubble Space Telesco...
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Rangers to raise £16m share issue for squad funds
Rangers intend to raise £16m of new capital in a share issue to help fund investment in the playing squad, the club chairman Andrew Cavenagh has announced.
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Rangers' £16m transfer boost, Old Firm away tickets latest & VAR ref summit
Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh has announced there will be a £16m cash injection to support summer transfers and other work around the club.
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NASA Webb, Hubble Share Most Comprehensive View of Saturn to Date
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope have teamed up to capture new views of Saturn, revealing the planet in strikingly different ways. Observing in complementary wavelengths...
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Palestine Action hunger strikers to sue prisons over alleged mistreatment
Activists plan to take legal action against the UK prisons that allegedly mistreated them.
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Who Is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf?
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in 2024, after registering as a candidate in Iran’s presidential election.
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Meta and Google liable for social media harm to kids mental health in landmark US case
Jury awards $3mn in damages with Instagram owner to pay the majority
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Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
The verdict marks the end of a five-week trial on the addictive nature of social media platforms.
bbc.com
Inside Trump’s quiet plan to ‘take’ Cuba
As the world tries to reach Cuba through aid convoys, the US continues to impose a fuel blockade.
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In Denmark, It’s All About the Pigs
Mette Frederiksen speaking at an election party in Copenhagen on Wednesday. She has been a force in Danish politics for more than 20 years. In some ways, her incumbency counted against her, analyst...
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No-one can replace Bale - but Wilson's giving it a go
Nobody can replace the great Gareth Bale, but Harry Wilson is stepping up more than anyone as Wales aim to qualify for the World Cup.
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The Comedy Club at the End of the Metaverse
“This is my home”: At a VR comedy club in Horizon Worlds, users mourn Meta's plans for the platform.
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Apple overhauls its app developer platform with 100 new metrics, more tools
Apple is adding 100+ new App Store Connect metrics, giving developers deeper, first-party insights into monetization, subscriptions, and user behavior as it doubles down on its app ecosystem in the...
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Bernie Sanders and AOC propose a ban on data center construction
Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced companion legislation to halt construction on new data centers until Congress passes comprehensive AI regulation.
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Sources: Padres to place Darvish on restricted list
Pitcher Yu Darvish is expected to go on the restricted list as he spends the 2026 season recovering from elbow surgery, a decision that could free up significant payroll space for the Padres, sourc...
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Five-year UK mortgage rates now below two-year rates
Lenders withdraw more than 1,500 products so far this month as interest rate expectations shift
ft.com
Best Vacuum Deals for Amazon's Spring Sale: Dyson, Shark, Bissell (2026)
New gear for spring cleaning just got cheaper. Don't miss these discounted robot vacuums, stick vacuums, and hand vacs.
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Trump Says He’s Talking With Iran. Iran Says He’s Not. Here’s Why.
President Trump has raised hopes that the war with Iran might end soon.
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Trump Says He’s Talking With Iran. Iran Says He’s Not. Here’s Why.
President Trump has raised hopes that the war with Iran might end soon.
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NBA explores adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas
The NBA's board of governors vote to allow the league to explore potential expansion franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas.
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Sources: Labor talks stop amid NFL-ref impasse
Labor negotiations between the NFL and NFL Referees Association broke off earlier than scheduled this week as the sides were unable to make progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, so...
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Senegal's Afcon appeal to be heard 'as swiftly as possible'
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) says it will rule on Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title "as swiftly as possible".
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Matt Brittin, Former Google Executive, Named the New BBC Head
The former head of Google in Europe, Matt Brittin, has been named as the new leader of the BBC.
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What are the US and Iran's proposals for peace?
Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.
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Google launches Lyria 3 Pro music generation model
Google is launching Lyria 3 Pro, an upgraded music model that generates longer, more customizable tracks, as it expands AI music tools across Gemini, enterprise products, and other services.
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Russia arrests alleged owner of cybercrime forum LeakBase, report says
Russian state-owned media reported that police in Russia arrested the administrator of LeakBase, a large hacking forum.
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Protest in India over cooking gas crisis
Indian opposition parties have staged a protest over the shortage of cooking gas triggered by the war on Iran.
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What it would take to end the Iran war
The termination of the US-Israeli war on Iran would require solid guarantees and a credible guarantor.
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Is war turning Tehran’s air into a chemical weapon?
Black rain follows Tehran oil strikes, spreading toxic fallout into air, soil and water.
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Newcastle to target a striker as part of summer shake-up
Newcastle will target a new striker this summer - despite spending £125m on Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa last year.
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Which teams can still qualify for the World Cup, and when are the playoffs?
A breakdown of the intercontinental tournament that will determine two of last six teams to qualify for World Cup 2026.
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Markets were not made for Trump’s never-ending ping-pong
The chaos of the Iran war will have long-term consequences for investors and the dollar
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Reddit takes on the bots with new ‘human verification’ requirements for fishy behavior
Reddit will require suspected automated accounts to verify they’re human, as it ramps up efforts to curb bot-driven spam and manipulation.
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Israel Keeps Up Strikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah Signals Defiance
An Israeli strike in Qlaileh in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark, bite
A woman in Los Angeles has filed a civil lawsuit against Puka Nacua alleging the Rams wide receiver made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and later bit her on the shoulder.
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Here’s the danger: if Labour doesn’t offer a radical solution to the energy-price crisis, others will
Money-off vouchers won’t do. Instead, the government needs to offer a lasting vision for energy security – because we already know what Reform’s isIn a time of fear, heroes must rise. There’s a gat...
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‘I was shunned, laughed at and underdogged’: Jane McDonald on her wild ride from clubland to cruises to country
She has survived heartbreak, death threats and nauseating sexism. In her Mayfair club, the Yorkshire star talks about superfans, viral hits, running away to sea – and her bid to become a Nashville...
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US has caused $10tn worth of climate damage since 1990, research finds
US, top carbon emitter in history, has ‘a lot of responsibility’ for causing ‘substantial’ harm globally, scientist saysThe US has caused an eye-watering $10tn in global damages to the world over t...
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Humans Had Dogs Before They Had Farming, Ancient DNA Confirms
New research pushes the first genetic evidence of dogs back by 5,000 years and suggests that hunter-gatherer groups may have acquired dogs from one another.
nytimes.com
NASA Awards Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2026
The highly competitive NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) recently named 24 new fellows to its 2026 class. The NHFP enables outstanding postdoctoral scientists to pursue independent research in...
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War on Iran: What troops is the US moving to the Gulf?
Growing US military presence around Iran suggests shift from air campaign to potential ground operations.
aljazeera.com
Tracy Kidder, Author of ‘The Soul of a New Machine,’ Dies at 80
Tracy Kidder in 1999 in Northampton, Mass. He moved to rural Western Massachusetts after completing a creative writing master’s program at the University of Iowa.
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Daphne Selfe, World’s Oldest Professional Model, Dies at 97
Daphne Selfe in 2010. Her skin-care and diet regimen, she said, included “Nivea, broccoli and the odd glass of champagne.”
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NASA-ISRO Satellite Captures Pacific Northwest Through Clouds
Seattle and Portland, Oregon, are among the cloudiest cities in the United States. But that infamous cloud cover is no match for the U.S.-Indian Earth satellite NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture...
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South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract
South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.
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The Passion of Mary Magdalene review – Tansy Davies’s score is taut and intriguing
Barbican Hall, LondonJohn Butt’s Dunedin Consort premiered Davies’s new Passion: a startlingly sensual meditation with a sense of ritual – and an electric guitar hidden amid the baroque instrumenta...
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How soap opera-TikTok hybrids became a billion-dollar business
Over the past few years, a new category of mobile apps has quietly exploded into a multi-billion dollar business. They’re called “micro dramas” — short-form, mobile-first scrip...
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Harvey confirms $11B valuation: Sequoia triples down
Investors like Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, Elad Gil can't get enough of AI legal tech startup Harvey.
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The shot that shows the absurdity of war: Peter van Agtmael’s best photograph
‘US soldiers would look for “suspected terrorists” in Iraqi homes and usually find nothing. This could be my grandma’s living room – it shows that insane violence can continue amid normal life’I to...
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Trump taps Silicon Valley billionaires for policy advice
Appointments to advisory body deepen ties between tech industry and White House
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What are the rules on cryptocurrency donations to UK political parties?
Ministers to introduce temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties after reviewUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters are introducing a temporary ban in cryptocurrency donati...
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Trump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast War
A military parade in Beijing last year. Three American presidents have entered office vowing to focus resources on the challenges posed by China. Each instead turned to crises in other parts of the...
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Mark Simmons: ‘A lot of brilliant comedy shows tackle world issues – that’s not what this is!’
The comedian on learning from Stewart Lee, forging gags from chats with friends and his niche joke about Magic FMWho did you look up to when you were starting out as a comedian?I wanted to learn ev...
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Iran calls US proposal to end war ‘maximalist, unreasonable’
This is a breaking news story.
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Sources: Las Vegas to host SB after 2028 season
NFL owners are expected to vote Las Vegas as the host city for Super Bowl LXIII after the 2028 season, sources told ESPN.
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FIFA details final phase of World Cup ticket sales
FIFA said over one million tickets had been sold by the end of the previous release and additional tickets would be put on general sale from April 1.
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‘It’s like flowers on steroids’: what happened when scientists heated a Rocky Mountain wildlife meadow by 2C?
A long-running experiment in Colorado provides an ‘alarming’ view of how rapidly unchecked global heating could transform fragile ecosystemsEvery summer, people descend on the wildflower capital of...
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Can Bluey save classical music? Cartoon puppy’s all-encompassing soundtrack plays Bach and Beethoven to billions
In the hugely popular pre-school animation, composer Joff Bush references and rearranges classical tunes in all the right places – and never plays it for cheap laughs. Plus, the Wigmore Hall sees t...
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OpenAI Enters Its Focus Era by Killing Sora
As the ChatGPT-maker eyes an IPO, it's ditching Sora in favor of a unified AI assistant and enterprise coding tools.
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U.S. and Iran Are Talking About Ways to End Their War: What to Know
Tehran on Tuesday. It’s been nearly a month since the start of the conflict.
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Granola raises $125M, hits $1.5B valuation as it expands from meeting notetaker to enterprise AI app
Granola's valuation jumped from $250 million to $1.5 billion with this round, and it has added more support for AI agents after users previously complained.
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Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a memo to staff that small businesses have always been a big part of the company's business model, and that while tens of millions of entrepreneurs already use its...
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Missiles overhead, silence below: Israel’s home front holds firm
Censorship and unity in the face of the Iranian threat combine to stifle dissent as Israel's war with Iran drags on
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Anthropic’s case against the Pentagon could open space for AI regulation
A California judge says US DoD may be 'attempting to cripple Anthropic' for pushing for restrictions on AI weapons.
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Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church
D'Artagnan was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalised in the stories of Alexandre Dumas.
bbc.com
Arbor Energy just landed a billion-dollar order to bring rocket turbine tech to the power grid
The large deal sees Arbor delivering as many as 200 of its Halcyon turbines, which can burn either natural gas or waste biomass.
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Meta turns to AI to make shopping easier on Instagram and Facebook
Meta is using generative AI to provide more product and brand information to consumers when they're shopping in its apps.
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NATO’s ‘Trump Whisperer’ Faces Blowback Over Support for Iran War
Mark Rutte, the secretary general of NATO, has supported President Trump’s plan to go to war alongside Israel against Iran.
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Sony and Honda give up on their joint EV project
The Sony-Honda joint venture has killed plans for its Afeela sedan and SUV electric vehicles. The news comes shortly after Honda reversed its plans to launch more electric vehicles in the U.S.
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Israel talks up Iranian threats to European cities to justify war
Israel has been trying to make the case for its war on Iran by portraying the country as a threat to European cities.
aljazeera.com
Mohamed Salah: Is Liverpool exit the end? Can World Cup spur Egypt star?
With his time at Liverpool, and apparently the world's most elite league, coming to an end, what is left to drive Salah?
aljazeera.com
Elon Musk pauses changes to X’s creator revenue-sharing program after backlash
Hours after announcement of the new policy Elon Musk said X is pausing the rollout.
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Morgan McSweeney did not disclose his No 10 job in phone theft 999 call, transcript shows
In highly unusual move, Metropolitan police have released full transcript of call made by PM’s then chief of staffUK politics live – latest updatesMorgan McSweeney did not disclose he was the prime...
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New Bernie Sanders AI Safety Bill Would Halt Data Center Construction
The US senator said on Tuesday that a moratorium would give lawmakers time to "ensure that AI is safe." Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will introduce a similar bill in the House in the weeks ahead.
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Shiffrin wins record-equalling sixth World Cup
American Mikaela Shiffrin wins a sixth overall World Cup title, equalling a record that has stood since 1979.
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Backlash mounts over twist in Robert Pattinson Zendaya romcom The Drama
Disquiet aired over the subject matter of film about a couple whose engagement is upended after they reveal to each other ‘the worst thing you’ve ever done’• This article contains major spoilers fo...
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Sexual Misconduct Report Leaves I.C.C.’s Path Ahead Unclear
The International Criminal Court prosecutor, Karim Khan, at a United Nations Security Council meeting last year.
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Iran’s military leaders dismiss Trump’s deal claims
Military command says it will not ‘come to terms’ with US after Washington presents 15-point plan to end war
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When Satellite Data Becomes a Weapon
As war reshapes the Gulf, the satellite infrastructure the world relies on to see conflict clearly is being delayed, spoofed, and privately controlled—and nobody is sure who is responsible.
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Iranian attacks amount to violation of sovereignty, Gulf states tell UN
GCC states, UN rights chief Volker Turk warn of grave repercussions amid war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Billy Idol Should Be Dead review – nostalgic docu-tribute to British postpunk’s rebel
The self-destructive bad boy, now 70, looks back on his life with a humorous shrug in Jonas Åkerlund’s warmly sympathetic film Swedish film-maker Jonas Åkerlund has been attracted to the wilder edg...
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Military briefing: how a US assault on Kharg Island could unfold
Seizing Iran’s oil export hub by sea or air would choke regime but risks dragging American troops into open-ended conflict
ft.com
Arinna raises $4M seed round to solve the space power problem
Arinna builds solar cells specifically for spacecraft and has developed an ultrathin new material that it expects to be far more flexible and more efficient than current technology.
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With Sift Stack, two ex-SpaceX engineers are bringing the software that helped launch rockets to the factory floor
Sift is building the data infrastructure for advanced manufacturing.
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Dane who lit up outside White House ‘real winner’ of elections
Foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen emerges as kingmaker in any potential coalition government
ft.com
My quest to preserve VHS-era gaming culture, one eBay bid at a time
As physical media makes an unlikely comeback among younger gamers, the humble VHS emerges as an unexpected archive of gaming’s messy, magical evolution that I saw first time around• Don’t get Pu...
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Trump’s war on Iran, in his own words
Here’s a look at Trump’s war, in his own words.
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Max Verstappen vs. F1's new rules: Every complaint this season -- and our verdict
Amid a wave of complaints from F1's four-time world champion Max Verstappen, ESPN's Nate Saunders examines every one and gives his verdict on if they are warranted.
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Dozens of bodies including children exhumed from mass grave in Kenya
Kenyan authorities have exhumed 32 bodies, including children and foetuses from a mass grave in the town of Kericho.
aljazeera.com
World Cup playoff preview, predictions: Who will book the final six spots?
The final six spots -- four from Europe and two from the intercontinental playoff -- will be clinched this week.
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'There's no safety anymore': Palestinians warn of expanding settler violence
There has been a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages across the occupied West Bank since the start of the Iran war.
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Talk show host Stephen Colbert to write new Lord of the Rings film
Colbert, who is a Tolkien superfan, will adapt an early section of the first Lord of the Rings novel.
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I took 'harder pathway' to record - McEvoy makes Enhanced Games contrast
Cameron McEvoy says it is "crazy" he has not received a financial reward for setting a world record in the men's 50m freestyle.
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Raducanu set to return to action in Linz after Miami Open withdrawal
Emma Raducanu is set to begin her 2026 clay-court season in Linz.
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Video: Trump’s Board of Peace pushes Gaza disarmament plan at UN
An envoy from President Trump's Board of Peace says a plan is in place to disarm groups in Gaza.
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Coleman: Ireland's new generation not scarred by past World Cup play-off pain
Seamus Coleman insists the Republic of Ireland's new generation will not be scarred by the bitter pain of World Cup play-off defeat as they attempt to book a ticket for this summer's finals.
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Fabregas, film stars and Disney: How Como are disrupting Italian football
BBC Sport visits Como to find out how the Italian city's football club, led by coach Cesc Fabregas, is looking to break up the Serie A establishment and gatecrash the Champions League.
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Samsung’s Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 Phones Get Price Hikes
The Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 aren’t drastically different from their predecessors, but the $50 price bump is indicative of the economic climate.
wired.com
Political donations in cryptocurrency could be blocked in blow to Reform UK
Government review also recommends donations from Britons abroad be capped potentially at £300,000 a yearUK politics live – latest updatesPolitical funding from British citizens living abroad should...
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Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares
It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show.
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Why the Bank of England will not raise rates this year
The UK’s central bank is making a Maradona-like feint with hawkish monetary policy signals
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Princess Diana, Donald Trump and toe-curling cringe – SNL UK is saving television from its boredom crisis
The US staple was doomed to fail in cynical Britain. But after grabbing the attention of the most powerful man in the world, we should root for it to ruffle some more feathersKeir Starmer and Donal...
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US-Iran mediation: What are each side’s demands – and is a deal possible?
Trump's envoys have sent a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran via Pakistan. But Tehran has its own conditions.
aljazeera.com
Brazil's Bolsonaro gets temporary house arrest for ill-health
Former President Jair Bolsonaro was moved from his cell to hospital earlier this month with pneumonia.
bbc.com
Angela de la Cruz review – wonky chairs and busted pianos are monuments to resilience
Ikon, Birmingham The Spanish artist’s oeuvre is full of objects that look broken but are still powering on – much as she has since she suffered a disabling strokeCrumpled and crumbling, Angela de l...
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Lack of talent & scarred by past - Italy's 'torturous' campaign
Italy take on Northern Ireland in Thursday’s World Cup play‑off semi‑final, hoping to move one step closer to ending their lingering qualifying curse.
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Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote
Nations will vote on whether to designate the slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity".
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Large Polymarket, Wall Street bets on Trump’s war news under scrutiny
Well-timed trades regarding Iran war news this week lead critics to argue White House may be engaged in insider trading.
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Denmark’s PM resigns after failing to secure majority in general election
Mette Frederiksen could return for a third term as prime minister after tough coalition talks.
aljazeera.com
Hedge fund Caxton extends losses to $1.3bn as Iran war rocks markets
London-based firm has become high-profile victim of market upheaval sparked by Middle East conflict
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NBA votes to mull Vegas, Seattle expansion bids
The NBA's board of governors has approved a vote for the league to explore bids and applicants for expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle, sources told ESPN.
espn.com
Spain’s PM says Israel to inflict on Lebanon same destruction as in Gaza
Pedro Sanchez has been one of the few leaders in Europe to condemn Israel's war in Lebanon, US-Israeli war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Adams recalled by Scotland for Belgium ties
Eilidh Adams is recalled to the Scotland squad for April's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header with Belgium.
bbc.com
How weaving, glamping and kayak tours are helping to tackle deforestation in Argentina’s Gran Chaco
Small farmers and community-led conservation efforts are trying to protect one of the biggest semi-arid forests in the world – under threat from expanding agriculture, wildfires and the ‘logging ma...
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Underland review – poetic exploration of life deep beneath the Earth’s surface
Sinkholes, storm drains, manmade labs miles underground … this documentary, based on Robert Macfarlane’s book, burrows deep into some of humanity’s great unknownsThere are some arresting questions...
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Lego Star Wars Smart Play Throne Room Duel and A-Wing Review
Curious about Lego’s new Smart Brick Star Wars sets? I tested the iconic Throne Room duel.
wired.com
Adams recalled for Scotland's Women's World Cup qualifiers vs Belgium
Eilidh Adams has been recalled to the Scotland squad for next month's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Belgium.
skysports.com
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Strikes Tehran After Pakistan Offers to Host U.S.-Iran Talks
The Pentagon said it was sending 2,000 airborne troops to the Middle East, even as President Trump seemed to endorse Pakistan’s offer to broker negotiations. It was unclear whether Iran and Israel...
nytimes.com
And who’s playing Madeline? Lily Allen’s West End Girl could make sensational theatre
Intimate monologue or performance art? The singer’s recent gigs give a tantalising idea of what a stage adaptation of her album might look like‘This conversation’s too big for a phone call,” sings...
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Yanks, Mariners chasing Dodgers in WS odds
As the 2026 Major League Baseball season gets underway, bettors and bookmakers alike agree that the Los Angeles Dodgers will be by far the team to beat as they pursue a third consecutive World Seri...
espn.com
'Fearless' Mel Schilling remembered by Married at First Sight co-star
Paul C Brunson pays an emotional tribute to his fellow TV relationship expert, who died on Tuesday.
bbc.com
Ex-Tory minister Crispin Blunt pleads guilty to possession of drugs including crystal meth
Former MP appears at Westminster magistrates court to admit four drugs charges stemming from raid on his homeThe former MP Crispin Blunt has pleaded guilty at Westminster magistrates court to four...
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Diomande? Hall? Ndiaye? New transfer targets revealed as Man Utd plan for summer
Lewis Hall, Yan Diomande and Iliman Ndiaye are among the names Manchester United are considering as they look to strengthen ahead of a likely return to European competition next season.
skysports.com
UN human rights chief warns war on Iran is spreading
UN human rights chief Volker Turk says the war on Iran is spreading across the region, with civilians bearing the brunt.
aljazeera.com
Hundreds of UK teenagers to trial six-week social media curbs for major study
Government’s pilot ban for under-16s accompanies consultation as peers vote on Australian-style restrictionsHundreds of UK teenagers will trial social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on...
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Nine uncapped players in Wales Six Nations squad
Head coach Sean Lynn names nine uncapped players in a new-look Wales squad for the 2026 Women's Six Nations.
bbc.com
‘A new world is being born’: author Rebecca Solnit on the ‘slow revolution’ the far right cannot tolerate
It’s easy to focus on authoritarians and their petty victories. But zoom out and the picture is more encouraging, says the woman who popularised the term ‘mansplaining’, whether it’s in feminism, o...
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Arm’s CEO Insists the Market Needs His New CPU. It Could Piss Everyone Off
Arm just confirmed the rumors: It’s producing its own chip for the first time. CEO Rene Haas explains why this won’t alienate the many chipmakers who license the company’s designs.
wired.com
How American Camouflage Conquered the World
The world-famous MultiCam pattern was designed for the military by two Brooklyn hipsters. Now everyone—from babies to ICE agents—is suited up for battle.
wired.com
Four Takeaways From Denmark’s Election
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at an election celebration in Copenhagen early Wednesday morning. Her party won the most votes, with 22 percent.
nytimes.com
US Democrats condemn war on Iran as Senate resolution fails
The latest war powers resolution in the US Senate to end US attacks on Iran has failed in a 47-53 vote.
aljazeera.com
Rodri v Zubimendi - the battle for a Spain spot
Spain have two of the world's best midfielders in Rodri and Martin Zubimendi, but can they play together?
bbc.com
Gauff through to first Miami Open semi-final
Coco Gauff becomes the youngest American to reach the women's singles semi-finals at the Miami Open since Serena Williams in 2004.
bbc.com
‘His perspective is so relevant’: the A-listers bringing Henry David Thoreau back to screen
Ken Burns’ new three-part documentary shows why it’s not too late for us to learn from the great naturalistHenry David Thoreau is a new PBS documentary in three parts, each an hour long. The projec...
theguardian.com
Larry Reed, Master of Shadow Puppetry, Dies at 81
Entranced by traditional Balinese puppet theater, he developed a modern, multicultural version that he performed around the world.
nytimes.com
Cheap Drones Remain Wild Card in Iran war
A missile and a Shahed drone on display during a military parade in Tehran in 2025.
nytimes.com
‘Doge of the left’ could save UK taxpayers up to £30bn, says new green thinktank
Report by Verdant says rooting out waste, fraud and tax avoidance would save money that could help improve public servicesA “Doge of the left,” could save up to £30bn a year for taxpayers by rootin...
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Black Bag by Luke Kennard review – a campus comedy for our end times
Drawing on a real-life 1960s experiment, this story of an out-of-work actor paid to cover himself in a black leather bag fizzes with wit and inventionThe unnamed narrator of Black Bag, an out-of-wo...
theguardian.com
Iranians Don’t Have a Missile Alert System, So Volunteers Built Their Own Warning Map
The crowdsourced website and app Mahsa Alert provides citizens in Iran with crucial information amid the country’s ongoing war with the US and Israel—and an internet blackout.
wired.com
'He's everywhere at once': New manager Tony Vitello gets Giants to buy in
The first skipper to jump from college to MLB bounds into the season opener tonight vs. the Yankees.
espn.com
Review of foreign financial interference in UK politics to be published, with ban on crypto donations expected – UK politics live
Ministers will publish review by Philip Rycroft, which will make recommendations relevant to all the political parties, todayGood morning. In December the government announced that Philip Rycroft,...
theguardian.com
Is Iran’s negotiating position stronger than when US-Israeli war started?
Tehran believes so, and will seek to extract concessions that the US and Gulf nations can't agree to, analysts caution.
aljazeera.com
Dreams of survival: How war has restructured Gaza’s job market
Gaza's professionals adapt careers to survive, shifting from arts and business to whatever they can find to make money.
aljazeera.com
Cost of the World Cup: How much might a USMNT fan spend to follow their team?
From tickets to hotels, how expensive is this summer's big event? Let's find out -- through the eyes of a USMNT fan on the trip of a lifetime.
espn.com
2026 MLB predictions: From playoffs and World Series to MVPs and Cy Youngs
Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.
espn.com
Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th World Cup title
Skier Mikaela Shiffrin held off a challenge from Germany's Emma Aicher to win a record-tying sixth women's overall World Cup skiing title on Wednesday in Norway.
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LIV sued by distillery for trademark infringement
A Long Island-based distillery sued LIV Golf in federal court on Monday, alleging the golf league's use of "LIV" branding for alcoholic beverages and apparel infringes on its registered trademark.
espn.com
US talking to itself, says Iran as Trump claims wheels of diplomacy turning
Iranian officials continue to deny any peace talks, amid reports the US sent the country a ceasefire proposal.
aljazeera.com
County cricket ins and outs: Latest updates ahead of new season
Keep up to speed with all the signings, departures and overseas players in county cricket for the 2026 season.
skysports.com
Numbers behind 'the most polluting World Cup'
BBC Sport analyses the environmental cost of a 48-team World Cup held across North America.
bbc.com
How the new WNBA CBA will impact every player's salary in 2026
A'ja Wilson will likely get the $1.4 million supermax, while Caitlin Clark's rookie contract will pay over $500,000.
espn.com
'We can match anyone at our best' - Galbraith
Ethan Galbraith's first memories of the World Cup are of watching the 2010 edition in South Africa and the Northern Ireland midfielder says it's a bit of a "pinch me moment" to be just two wins awa...
bbc.com
'He can do everything' - Parrott carries Irish hopes
A nation's hopes will be pinned on Troy Parrott when the Republic of Ireland face the Czech Republic in Thursday's World Cup play-off in Prague.
bbc.com
March Madness 2026: Bilas' path to the men's Final Four for every Sweet 16 team
This tournament has given us basketball at its best. Here's what to expect from a Sweet 16 that will be just as electric.
espn.com
Why it's the Dodgers' world -- and the rest of MLB is just living in it
From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles.
espn.com
£123 for a child's England kit - have prices gone too far?
BBC Sport explores the rise in the cost of kits for the 2026 World Cup, with insights from experts and fans.
bbc.com
24 new deep-sea species found including a rare new branch of life
In a remarkable deep-sea breakthrough, researchers have discovered 24 new species of amphipods in the Pacific’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone—including a rare, entirely new superfamily. The findings reve...
sciencedaily.com
Key questions for Clarke in Scotland's final pre-World Cup camp
What are the key questions facing Steve Clarke as he prepares Scotland for their final pre-World Cup camp?
bbc.com
Iran’s new security boss Mohammad Zolghadr: Why his appointment matters
Zolghadr, an ex-IRGC commander, will manage Iran's security amid external US-Israeli pressures and internal unrest.
aljazeera.com
NHL playoff watch: Projecting the Sabres' first-round opponent
Wednesday's matchup against Boston could be repeated in April. Plus, updated playoff projections after Tuesday's massive slate.
espn.com
'Away end' trial to include Leicester v Northampton derby
The Prem's trial of 'away ends' in top-flight rugby is to be given its biggest showcase yet at the East Midlands derby on 9 May.
bbc.com
UK inflation held steady at 3% in February
Figure comes as Middle East war has triggered a surge in energy prices
ft.com
These 25 Amazon Spring Sale Tech Deals Are Actually Good. We Checked the Price History (2026)
This sale spans almost an entire week, and it’s full of fake “deals.” We hunted to find truly good prices on gear we’ve tested.
wired.com
UK inflation held at 3% before global energy price hit from Iran war
February annual rate in line with analysts’ expectations but outlook has shifted because of effects of conflictThe UK inflation rate was unchanged at 3% in February, before Donald Trump’s Iran war...
theguardian.com
‘Seriously wrong’: flood-hit Lincolnshire residents at odds with Reform MP over climate
Constituents’ frustration with Richard Tice reflects growing problem for party and its leaders’ climate-sceptic stance“The worst part of it was the smell,” says Audrey Crook, 58. A full-time carer...
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Ivor Novello award nominees reflect gender disparity in British and Irish songwriters, with twice as many men as women
Olivia Dean, Wolf Alice’s Ellie Rowsell, Jacob Alon, Self Esteem and Kae Tempest lead this year’s Ivors, with two nominations each Olivia Dean, Ellie Rowsell of Wolf Alice, Jacob Alon, Self Esteem...
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Redoubt review – Denis Lavant is unforgettable as an oddball building a public shelter for obscure disaster
John Skoog’s monochrome film is based on an art installation, and that shows in the pacing, but his central character is intriguing and utterly uniqueDenis Lavant is an intriguing and vulnerable pr...
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Henry V review – once more unto the breach at the RSC, as Alfred Enoch leads the charge
Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-Upon-AvonCo-artistic director Tamara Harvey stages a well-acted production that never hits as hard as it shouldThe bellicose patriotism in this, the last instal...
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We’re letting big corporations gamble with our lives. Act now, or the food could run out | George Monbiot
The fragility of the global food system fills me with dread – and the war with Iran has exposed just how close to collapse it is The fate of environmentalists is to spend their lives trying not to...
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Selby hopes World Championship stays in UK when Crucible is being refurbished
Mark Selby says he would like to see the World Snooker Championship stay in the UK when the Crucible is being refurbished in 2029 - and possibly also 2030 - but is aware President of Matchroom Spor...
skysports.com
South African work banned from Venice Biennale to be shown outside main event
South Africa’s Venice pavilion left empty after Gabrielle Goliath’s ‘highly divisive’ tribute to Palestinian poet blockedA piece of performance art that was blocked from representing South Africa a...
theguardian.com
US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 26 of attacks?
Iran, Israel, the Gulf faced new missiles and drones. The US has signalled military escalation and openness to a deal.
aljazeera.com
Metformin’s hidden brain pathway revealed after 60 years
A major discovery reveals that metformin works not just in the body, but in the brain. By switching off a key protein and activating specific neurons, the drug lowers blood sugar through a previous...
sciencedaily.com
A California sheriff is probing an election fraud claim. The AG calls it baseless
A firebrand sheriff, running as a Republican for governor of California, has seized hundreds of thousands of ballots in an election fraud probe. California's attorney general says there's no evidence.
npr.org
What’s moving long-term interest rates?
Plus, US bank regulations
ft.com
'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?
Following the death of Ricky Hatton, families and former champions tell a new BBC documentary the sport has not filled the void in care for its fighters.
bbc.com
Environment Agency too weak to tackle illegal waste dumping, MPs say
Regulator for England lacks powers to deal with what the public accounts committee calls an ‘out-of-control plague’ The Environment Agency is too weak to tackle an “out-of-control plague” of waste...
theguardian.com
'Franklin has a chance!' Gassiev fears Itauma's plans could be ruined
Murat Gassiev remains open to discussing a WBA title fight against Moses Itauma if the red-hot British heavyweight contender preserves his unbeaten record this weekend.
skysports.com
'Major player' in alleged mistaken identity kidnap of Sydney grandfather charged
The 23-year-old is the third man to be charged in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian.
bbc.com
Stephen Colbert to write new Lord of the Rings film after end of the Late Show
Comedian and avid Tolkien fan to write the Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, a new Peter Jackson-produced film based on unadapted chapters of The Fellowship of the RingStephen Colbert has line...
theguardian.com
The Pentagon orders troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to deploy to the Middle East
Nearly a month into the Iran war, the Trump administration is keeping its options open: It says it's pursuing diplomatic solutions, while deploying thousands of paratroopers to the Middle East.
npr.org
Country diary: My garden log pile is teeming with life | Kate Bradbury
Hove, East Sussex: Loading it up with many different species – oak, elder, hazel, willow and birch – has turned it into a thriving ecosystemIn the garden, the log pile is a whole world. I hear frog...
theguardian.com
From Pakistan to Egypt, Iran war drives up fuel prices in the Global South
Developing economies in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East are bearing the brunt of surging energy costs.
aljazeera.com
European airlines hold off jet fuel hedging in Iran war gamble
Traders expect prices to fall later this year, giving carriers hope they can lock in lower rates by being patient
ft.com
Nato chief riles Europe by backing Trump’s war in Iran
European capitals irritated by Mark Rutte’s suggestion they will join US armada to Strait of Hormuz
ft.com
We must not underestimate the peril for democracy
Donald Trump’s America is a world leader in democratic decline
ft.com
Farage’s Reform UK drops pledge to nationalise water and energy companies
Rightwing populist party is shifting back to ‘small state’ economic policies
ft.com
How the shadow fleet is capitalising on the chaos of war
The Iran conflict has offered the illicit oil trade a lifeline — while the easing of US sanctions widens a transatlantic rift
ft.com
Tumbling gold price puts ‘haven’ status in doubt
Margin calls force some investors to sell, but analysts say precious metal will rebound even as Iran war fallout endures
ft.com
Bait review – Riz Ahmed’s comedy is petty, narcissistic … and excellent
Part autobiography, part industry satire, this hilarious show boasts dazzling dialogue and ace cameos. But surely Ahmed has better things to do than play James Bond?If I was Riz Ahmed, I would be v...
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Like Putin, Trump is a megalomaniac. In Europe, we can shield ourselves, not look for rational motives | Robert Habeck
I had to deal with energy shock in Germany after Putin invaded Ukraine. The solution now is the same: buy ourselves out of the fossil fuels trapYes, there are big differences between the war of agg...
theguardian.com
Your data is everywhere. The government is buying it without a warrant
Data brokers buy up huge amounts of information from cell phones and browsers to sell for targeted advertising. But the government, including ICE, also buys the data.
npr.org
How Trump's Iran war objectives have shifted over time
Here is a reminder of some of what he has said - and where the US is now.
npr.org
OpenAI pulls AI video app Sora as concerns grow on deepfake videos
This is first big step by ChatGPT maker to focus its business on potentially more lucrative areas, such as coding tools.
aljazeera.com
Parsi: No deal ‘’without both sides giving something to the other’
Trita Parsi argues that Iran is unlikely to agree to end the war without sanctions relief.
aljazeera.com
Transfer rumors, news: Four clubs chase Spurs defender Gray
Manchester United, Dortmund, Chelsea and Aston Villa hold an interest in versatile Tottenham defender Archie Gray. Transfer Talk has the latest.
espn.com
Thousands march to mark 50th anniversary of Argentina’s bloody coup
Thousands of people took to the streets in Buenos Aires to mark the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s last military coup.
aljazeera.com
New Zealand footballers willing to play Iran World Cup match outside US
The teams are set to play on June 15 in Los Angeles, but Iran has threatened to boycott its matches due to the war.
aljazeera.com
Astronomers solve 50-year mystery of a naked-eye star’s extreme X-rays
A star you can see with the naked eye has kept astronomers guessing for decades with its unusually powerful X-rays. Now, thanks to highly precise observations from Japan’s XRISM space telescope, sc...
sciencedaily.com
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi talk about ways to end partial shutdown
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York about possible solutions to the partial government shutdown.
npr.org
China reviews $2bn Manus sale to Meta as founders barred from leaving country
Deal scrutiny deepens over official fears of strategic tech flowing overseas
ft.com
Canada tells Israel that Lebanon’s sovereignty ‘must not be violated’
Canada and France call on Israel to halt plans to occupy southern Lebanon as invasion preparations under way.
aljazeera.com
What we know about the US’s 15-point plan Iran proposal
US media reports the Trump administration has proposed a temporary ceasefire and a 15-point plan to end the war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making tool
The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.
bbc.com
A Missile Fragment in a Schoolyard
In One Image A Missile Fragment in a Schoolyard by Avishag Shaar-Yashuv
nytimes.com
Kona Storms Flood Oʻahu
Back-to-back subtropical cyclones in March fueled destructive flash flooding on several of the Hawaiian Islands.
nasa.gov
Project Hail Mary meets reality: 45 planets could harbor alien life
Astronomers have narrowed down the cosmic search for life, identifying fewer than 50 rocky planets among thousands of known exoplanets that may have the right conditions to support life. Using new...
sciencedaily.com
Tough negotiations loom as Denmark's Social Democrats fail to secure a majority
The party, which has governed since 2019, gained the most votes but saw its weakest results in over a century.
bbc.com
Iran says ‘non-hostile’ ships can pass safely through Strait of Hormuz
Tehran's statement on opening of key waterway comes as US President Trump says talks are taking place to end the war.
aljazeera.com
Drone attack ignites fuel tank at Kuwait airport
A drone has sparked a fire at a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport.
aljazeera.com
Musk lawyers try to bar Delaware judge over LinkedIn ‘like’ cheering legal defeat
Quinn Emanuel says judge must recuse herself over post, which judge says she may have liked ‘accidentally’
ft.com
Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start as political death match heats up
The Philippines' VP faces another impeachment round with her 2028 presidential run on the line.
bbc.com
BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers
The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.
bbc.com
Democrat wins special election in Mar-a-Lago district
Small-business owner focused campaign on rising costs in Donald Trump’s backyard
ft.com
A former Thiel fellow’s startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters
Brinc launched its newest 911 response drone this week, as the company seeks to expand its prominence in the public safety industry.
techcrunch.com
‘Denial machine’: climate misinformation is fuelling conflict in Australian communities, inquiry finds
The report also recommends government do more to make tech companies liable for ‘psychosocial harms’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or da...
theguardian.com
Gauff defeats Bencic in epic encounter to reach Miami semi-final
Highlights of the clash between Belinda Bencic and Coco Gauff in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open.
skysports.com
Philippine president declares energy emergency as impact of Iran war felt
Transport unions say emergency declaration a 'superficial band-aid' that does not address root cause of fuel crisis.
aljazeera.com
Philippines declares national emergency as fuel supplies dwindle
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a year-long national emergency as fuel supplies begin to dwindle.
aljazeera.com
Israeli and Palestinian mothers call for peace on barefoot walk
Israeli and Palestinian mothers marched barefoot through Rome, calling for greater protection for children.
aljazeera.com
With $3.5B in fresh capital, Kleiner Perkins is going all in on AI
The fundraise includes $1 billion for investing in early-stage startups, and $2.5 billion for late-stage growth businesses.
techcrunch.com
Packed cinemas and whistling fans: A spy thriller sequel revives Bollywood
Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has opened to record demand, with near 24/7 shows nationwide.
bbc.com
New Mexico just handed Meta its first courtroom defeat over child safety, and the rest of the country is watching
The dollar amount isn’t as important as the fact that this is the first jury verdict of its kind against Meta over harm to young people.
techcrunch.com
Public satisfaction with the NHS rises for first time since 2019
Wes Streeting set to hail result as proof of progress, but Britons remain frustrated with long waits for GP hospital carePublic satisfaction with the NHS has risen for the first time since 2019, bu...
theguardian.com
Schiaparelli review – it’s cocktail o’clock with fashion’s surreal goddess who out-lobstered Dalí and turned a polar bear pink
V&A South Kensington, LondonThe Italian designer loved to shock and this dazzling show is like sashaying through a party in 1930s Paris with Schiap and her darling friends Cocteau and DalíNaked...
theguardian.com
Lululemon bets Epoch Biodesign can eat its shorts, literally
Startup Epoch Biodesign uses enzymes to break plastic waste down into monomers, the chemical building blocks that can be used to make new plastic.
techcrunch.com
Oil at $150 will trigger global recession, says boss of financial giant BlackRock
Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.
bbc.com
Iran war live: Trump again says talks underway; 12 killed in south Tehran
US-Israeli strikes on Iran continue despite claim of talks, with at least 12 killed, 28 wounded in one attack on Tehran.
aljazeera.com
Trump, Xi, and the Specter of 1914
How America and China can avoid the blunders that led to World War I.