Iran’s foreign ministry rejects US ceasefire demands
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says US conditions for a ceasefire are ‘excessive, unrealistic and unreasonable’.
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Popular AI gateway startup LiteLLM ditches controversial startup Delve
LiteLLM had obtained two security compliance certifications via Delve and fell victim to some horrific credential-stealing malware last week.
techcrunch.com
‘We didn’t want to be preachy’: David Attenborough’s unexpected new show – which might enrage cat lovers
The great naturalist, who is about to turn 100, is still surprised by wildlife in his new series about British gardens. But not every pet owner will be happy with his top tipsWhenever David Attenbo...
theguardian.com
UK growers warn of cucumber and tomato shortages as gas prices surge
Producers warn of empty shelves if supermarkets do not raise prices to help offset costs linked to Iran war
ft.com
World Cup risks being 'stage for repression' - Amnesty
The 2026 World Cup risks becoming "a stage for repression and a platform for authoritarian practices", according to a new report from human rights campaign group Amnesty.
bbc.com
A New U.S. Missile Hit a Sports Hall in Iran. Here’s What We Know About It.
Barely out of prototype testing, the Precision Strike Missile is shrouded in secrecy — including which Persian Gulf countries the Army is launching them from.
nytimes.com
Key moments from Marco Rubio’s interview with Al Jazeera
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke exclusively to Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra about the war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Ben Stevenson Dies at 89; Choreographer Made Houston Ballet Thrive
Ben Stevenson near the end of his dancing career in Britain. Beginning in the early ’70s, he spent decades leading dance companies in the United States.
nytimes.com
Is a peaceful settlement possible in Iran?
Pakistan says it is ready to host talks on ending the US-Israel war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
US says Trump ‘interested’ in asking Arab countries to pay for war on Iran
White House's Karoline Leavitt says passing the conflict's costs off to regional states is 'an idea' Donald Trump has.
aljazeera.com
Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens
Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.
bbc.com
Trump beats Allen in Tour Championship opener
Judd Trump beats Mark Allen in a back-and-forth contest to progress in the first round of the Tour Championship in Manchester.
bbc.com
Former Coatue partner raises huge $65M seed for enterprise AI agent startup
A few things turned investors' heads and drew them to participate in such a big round out of the gate.
techcrunch.com
Trump could ask Gulf states to contribute to cost of war, says White House
Washington’s regional allies are bearing brunt of retaliatory attacks by Iran
ft.com
15% of Americans say they’d be willing to work for an AI boss
Your human manager may soon be a chatbot. Across organizations, AI is being used to replace layers of management in what some are calling "The Great Flattening."
techcrunch.com
‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to Israel passing death penalty law
Rights groups denounce Israeli legislation as a violation of international law that puts Palestinian prisoners at risk.
aljazeera.com
Mary Beth Hurt, Actress Acclaimed in ‘Interiors’ and ‘Garp,’ Dies at 79
She elevated supporting roles in films with insight and improvisational skill, a talent she took to Broadway as well, earning Tony nominations.
nytimes.com
UN condemns killing of Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon
The UN condemned the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon, who were killed in two separate incidents.
aljazeera.com
Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years
The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war.
bbc.com
Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law
The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
bbc.com
Israeli Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians
Israel’s parliament has approved a law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis.
aljazeera.com
The war in Iran: Key takeaways from Al Jazeera’s interview with Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra about Iran war objectives.
aljazeera.com
Removing Unfriendly Leaders
The Trump administration appears to have embraced a new foreign policy tactic: getting rid of leaders it doesn’t like. Here’s how that can go wrong.
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‘We have to destroy Iran’s ability to launch missiles’, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the key to regional stability is eliminating Iran’s ability to launch missiles.
aljazeera.com
Israel’s parliament passes death penalty bill targeting Palestinians
Palestinian Authority calls the bill a 'war crime' against Palestinians, says it breaches the Fourth Geneva Convention.
aljazeera.com
Searle wins Players Championship title as Wade makes history
Ryan Searle claimed his eighth PDC ranking title thanks to an 8-3 win over Alan Soutar in the Players Championship Seven final.
skysports.com
Rubio says NATO must be re-examined after Spain blocks US operation on Iran
Marco Rubio said it was “very disappointing” that NATO allies blocked the use of their bases for the US's war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
As more Americans adopt AI tools, fewer say they can trust the results
AI adoption is rising in the U.S., but trust remains low, with most Americans concerned about transparency, regulation, and the technology’s broader societal impact, according to a new Quinnipiac p...
techcrunch.com
Rubio denies US actions punitive, blames Cuba for economic failures
In exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, the US secretary of state downplays US role in the island nation's fuel crisis.
aljazeera.com
French police make two more arrests over foiled attack on Bank of America
Prosecutors investigating suspected link to Iran war due to similarities with other recent attempted attacks in Europe.
aljazeera.com
Two Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in Lebanon
It is the second fatal incident in the last 24 hours, Unifil says, after Israel expanded its operation against Hezbollah.
bbc.com
Israel approves death penalty law targeting Palestinians
Controversial bill has drawn international condemnation over its ‘de facto discriminatory character’
ft.com
Sendoff for Artemis II Crew
From left to right, NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronauts Jenni Gibbons, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, and CSA astronaut Jeremy Han...
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Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL
At least three UN peacekeepers killed this week as violence surges amid Israel's expanding invasion of southern Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
Bluesky’s new AI tool Attie is already the most blocked account other than J.D. Vance
More than 125,000 Bluesky users have blocked Attie in just a few days, sending a strong message from the user base.
techcrunch.com
Scotland's McGinn would 'happily lose friendlies' to qualify for every tournament
John McGinn would "happily lose friendlies for the next 10 years" if it meant Scotland qualifying for every major tournament.
skysports.com
Sources: Bulls waive Ivey after anti-gay comments
The Chicago Bulls are waiving guard Jaden Ivey after his recent anti-gay comments amid several rants on religion and other topics.
espn.com
Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy
Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.
bbc.com
'He can play in the big games!' | Merse backs Stones for World Cup selection
Paul Merson believes it would be the correct decision to bring John Stones to the World Cup despite the defender's lack of minutes this season.
skysports.com
How many sweeteners does JP Morgan need to build an office in Canary Wharf? | Nils Pratley
US bank will get deal it doesn’t really need as it would be far too embarrassing for Treasury to see investment sail awayThe way Rachel Reeves told it last November after her budget, it seemed to b...
theguardian.com
Zack Polanski meets unions in attempt to get them to switch party funding to Greens
Leader understood to have spoken to 10 trade unions after party claimed working class voters are turning to themZack Polanski has kicked off a charm offensive designed to convince trade unions to s...
theguardian.com
Agosto Machado Is Dead; Artist Memorialized New York’s Avant-Garde
An experimental theater veteran, he collected the ephemera of his friends and colleagues. As they began to die, he made shrines honoring them.
nytimes.com
Air Canada CEO to step down over failure to speak French
Michael Rousseau recorded condolence video after fatal plane crash in English despite country being officially bi-lingual
ft.com
ICE announces death of another Mexican detainee in US immigration custody
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country will take steps to protest death of another Mexican citizen in US.
aljazeera.com
Kemi the attention-seeker somehow always makes two plus two equal five | John Crace
The looming oil crisis caused by the Iran war gives the Conservative leader a platform from which to jump to the wrong conclusions Losing sleep over the war in Iran? Worried sick about the cost of...
theguardian.com
You can’t blame AI for mistakes, regulator tells auditors
Financial Reporting Council issues guidance stressing need for human oversight
ft.com
Haslam: Watson has 'great chance' to be QB1
One year after calling the trade for Deshaun Watson a "big swing-and-miss," Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said the quarterback has a "fresh start" with new coach Todd Monken.
espn.com
Fit-again McGinn was 'petrified' he would miss World Cup
John McGinn has been a Scotland international for a decade now as he looks forward to the World Cup after a big injury scare.
bbc.com
G7 ready to take ‘necessary measures’ to ensure energy market stability
Jitters in G7 nations as higher energy prices threaten to drive up inflation, damage purchasing power and stunt growth.
aljazeera.com
Fire contained after missile attack on oil refinery in Israel’s Haifa
Attack marks second time Oil Refineries facility in northern Israel targeted during US-Israeli war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
‘Startlingly rare’: Scott Mills’s sudden sacking shows the BBC has made its mind up about him
Amid lurid speculation, the decision has been taken with unusual speed in the last days of Tim Davie’s regime as director general – and it appears to be finalIn a valedictory podcast appearance, Ti...
theguardian.com
Yemeni politician says former U.S. soldiers tried to kill him. Now he's suing in U.S. court
The suit is centered around the alleged attempt on Anssaf Ali Mayo's life. But it raises broader questions, including about the role of the United Arab Emirates in Yemen's civil war.
npr.org
UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail
Campaigners believe 21-year-old Qesser Zuhrah was arrested over an Instagram post.
aljazeera.com
Five Euro 2028 tickets 'cost same as World Cup parking space'
Uefa is to expected to broadly freeze prices at Euro 2028 - meaning supporters would be able to buy five tickets for the cost of one parking space at a World Cup stadium this summer.
bbc.com
Welsh Labour manifesto explained in under 60 seconds
BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis explains Welsh Labour's pledges for the Senedd election in May.
bbc.com
Heavy rain, floods kill at least 45 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan
At least 28 people are killed in Afghanistan and 17 in Pakistan after heavy rainfall causes severe flooding.
aljazeera.com
Egypt’s president urges Trump to stop war on Iran
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called on Trump to end the war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Qatar-backed US LNG plant starts production as Iran war hits global supply
Golden Pass plant owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil may help replace shortages hit by Hormuz crisis
ft.com
Why is Labour so unpopular? Just look at the dithering over kids’ screen time | Zoe Williams
Keir Starmer is running out of patience with the social media platforms, after Meta and Google’s landmark legal defeat in Los Angeles. But this ‘strongest intervention yet’ comes years too lateI’m...
theguardian.com
FIFA World Cup will be held amid ‘human rights crisis’ in the US: Amnesty
Rights group says football tournament in Canada, Mexico and US poses risks for fans from local communities and abroad.
aljazeera.com
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all desalination plants in Iran
Legal expert says targeting civilian sites would be 'collective punishment', which is prohibited under laws of war.
aljazeera.com
Nigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold
Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
bbc.com
Spirit of Caerphilly by-election could propel Plaid into government, says leader
Plaid Cymru leader launches Senedd election campaign, comparing it to fight to win Caerphilly in October.
bbc.com
Desmond Williams obituary
Architect of modernist Catholic churches whose designs encouraged the active participation of worshippersThe forte of the architect Desmond Williams, who has died aged 93, was the design of modern...
theguardian.com
'This is bigger than football' - DR Congo bid to end 52-year World Cup wait
DR Congo face Jamaica in a World Cup play-off, hoping to reach the tournament for the first time since 1974, a campaign memorable for the wrong reasons.
bbc.com
‘Loyalty campaign’: Iraqi armed groups in Iran as US talks of ground war
Fighters from a major Iraqi pro-Iran armed group have entered the country, carrying aid — and a signal of support.
aljazeera.com
Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops
Demands for Apple customer records by federal agents in recent months underscore the privacy limitations of email.
techcrunch.com
Marco Rubio says President Trump prefers diplomatic solution to war on Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Donald Trump still prefers a diplomatic outcome for war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse Paintings Are Stolen in 3-Minute Museum Heist, Police Say
“Les Poissons” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir was one of three paintings stolen this month from a museum in Italy.
nytimes.com
‘If I didn’t have dwarfism, I’d probably be quite normcore’: Midgitte Bardot on sex, drag and street harassment
Their shows caused mayhem. Now Tamm Reynolds – AKA Midgitte Bardot – is really going for the jugular, hitting back at prejudice with a wild new act Most performers want attention when they’re on st...
theguardian.com
Analysis shows where a new U.S. missile hit an Iranian sports hall and school.
nytimes.com
Wales boss Bellamy to keep 'best job in the world'
Craig Bellamy underlines his commitment to staying on as Wales head coach, describing it as the best job in the world.
bbc.com
'We've had closure' - O'Shea ready to park Czech loss
Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea says the squad have had "closure" from their penalty shootout defeat to Czech Republic on Thursday which ended their World Cup dream.
bbc.com
Corey Feldman speaks out about Rob Reiner Oscars tribute snub: ‘Like a family reunion I wasn’t invited to’
Stand By Me co-stars Wil Wheaton and Jerry O’Connell joined Billy Crystal and a dozen other stars on stage at the Academy Awards to pay tribute to the film’s directorStand By Me star Corey Feldman...
theguardian.com
Defection MP rightly locked out of office - court
Andrew Rosindell was locked out of the Conservatives' Romford constituency office in January.
bbc.com
Mantis Biotech is making ‘digital twins’ of humans to help solve medicine’s data availability problem
Mantis takes disparate sources of data to make synthetic datasets that can be used to build so-called "digital twins" of the human body, representing anatomy, physiology and behavior.
techcrunch.com
Last-leg drama! Nine-darter heartbreak ends in disaster!
Niels Zonneveld missed double 12 for a nine-darter and then went on to the lose the match against Sebastian Bialecki in the 2026 Players Championship 7. Credit: PDC
skysports.com
Iranian strike on Kuwaiti power and water plant stokes infrastructure fears
Attack at electricity and desalination facility marks latest escalation in Gulf war launched by US and Israel
ft.com
Trump wants to ‘take Iran’s oil’: Can he, and what would that mean?
Trump said US forces could seize Iran's oil export hub at Kharg Island as the war enters its second month.
aljazeera.com
May elections come at time of war on two fronts, Starmer says
At campaign launch, PM acknowledges concern over events in Ukraine and Iran as well as over rising cost of livingUK politics live – latest updatesThe 7 May elections are taking place against a back...
theguardian.com
Families hardest hit by energy crisis could be given funds dispensed by local councils
As Iran war continues, ministers debate several options for extending support to householdsBusiness live – latest newsFamilies hardest hit by the looming energy crisis caused by the conflict in the...
theguardian.com
A blueprint for Chinese global leadership
With the US destroying its own credibility, the opportunity is Beijing’s for the taking
ft.com
French court dismisses Cardiff's compensation claim against Nantes over Emiliano Sala's death
Cardiff City's claims for compensation in excess of £100m following the death of player Emiliano Sala have been dismissed by a commercial court in France.
skysports.com
The nightmarish sounds of Squid Game composer Jung Jae-il: ‘Having no identity very much defines my identity’
Korean composer behind Netflix’s most-watched series on world tour celebrating calculated imperfection in his scoresGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIf you were among the 265 million view...
theguardian.com
ScaleOps raises $130M to improve computing efficiency amid AI demand
ScaleOps just raised $130M to tackle GPU shortages and soaring AI cloud costs by automating infrastructure in real time.
techcrunch.com
Browns pull proposal to allow trades 5 years out
The Browns have withdrawn their rule proposal to allow NFL teams to trade draft picks five years into the future instead of three, according to NFL Network.
espn.com
Kenya’s former New York marathon champion Korir gets five-year doping ban
Korir tested positive for a drug that stimulates red blood cell production during out-of-competition tests.
aljazeera.com
War on Iran disrupts Asia’s used-car exports to the Middle East
The US-Israel war on Iran has lead to disruptions in Asia’s used-car exporting industry.
aljazeera.com
BP loses head of EV charging as it accelerates pivot back to oil and gas
Martin Thomsen’s departure comes ahead of arrival of oil major’s new chief executive this week
ft.com
AI lectures, Old West folk heroes and Mark Twain: what is Bob Dylan up to joining Patreon?
By far the biggest musician to have joined the membership-based platform, Dylan’s posts have so far been puzzling – and therefore entirely in characterA couple of years back, the august music write...
theguardian.com
‘I’m always watching’: A mother’s vigil in Mexico’s cancer system
Luisa, 24, navigates a health system far from home on the family’s stretched budget, hoping to save her son’s vision.
aljazeera.com
British sprinter Gemili to coach Chelsea academy players after athletics retirement
In the space of a few months, Adam Gemili went from playing for Dagenham and Redbridge academy to becoming World Junior 100m champion and stepping onto the start line at the Lon...
skysports.com
‘Every child wants to find joy’: the scheme designing playground equipment for disaster zones
As one in six children worldwide is affected by war, a UK charity is providing children in refugee communities from Ukraine to Ethiopia with flatpack timber climbing framesLike many new parents, ph...
theguardian.com
Giants' Harbaugh open to possible OBJ reunion
Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. wants to return to the New York Giants. The Giants are at least open to looking into adding Beckham for a second tour with the team.
espn.com
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in war on Iran
The announcement comes after Madrid refused to let Washington use jointly operated military bases for the war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
How will the Iran war play at the ballot box in May? – podcast
Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot look at how the continuing and deepening conflict in the Middle East will hit people in the UK, and how it could impact May’s elections. Plus, as parliament breaks fo...
theguardian.com
Alim Beisembayev review – intimacy and conviction in programme of Romanticism
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, CardiffMoving from Schubert through Chopin to Liszt, the young pianist brought deep interpretative insights Moving from Schubert through Chopin to Liszt, thi...
theguardian.com
Marathon champion Korir given five-year doping ban
Former New York marathon champion Albert Korir of Kenya is banned for five years after admitting to doping.
bbc.com
I discovered the elusive chestnut mining bee in New York after a gap of 119 years
For decades, there was no record of Andrena rehni exisiting in the US. In 2018 it was found in Maryland and five years later I found it in New York StateI’ve loved insects ever since I was a kid an...
theguardian.com
‘African people are surreal’: songwriter and blues poet Aja Monet on Black resistance and love as spiritual warfare
Radicalised by the inventiveness of groups such as the Harlem Renaissance, the LA-based musician is determined to reclaim the radical possibilities of culture in an age of institutional and algorit...
theguardian.com
AI chip startup Rebellions raises $400 million at $2.3B valuation in pre-IPO round
The startup, which is planning to go public later this year, designs chips specifically for AI inference, another challenger to Nvidia's dominance.
techcrunch.com
Cardiff City damages claim over Emiliano Sala death dismissed
The club, which was claiming £104m in compensation, will now have to fork out about £400,000.
bbc.com
Dean Sameshima review – did the neighbours really not know? The extreme LA sex clubs hidden in plain sight
Soft Opening, LondonDeadpan 90s photographs of seemingly ordinary buildings only hint at the queer bacchanalia within – and stand as a record of lost and beloved safe spacesAt first, they look like...
theguardian.com
How realistic is prospect of Verstappen quitting F1?
Following Max Verstappen's claim after Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix that he is seriously considering quitting Formula 1, Sky Sports F1 assess how realistic the prospect of the four-time world champ...
skysports.com
‘Their teeth were actually pulled out!’ Reality TV moments so awful they should never have aired
MAFS Australia fans are appalled that a horrendous dinner party wasn’t pulled – but it’s not without precedent. From nightmarish model makeovers to a grotesque fight night, here are the worst scene...
theguardian.com
Mistral AI raises $830M in debt to set up a data center near Paris
Mistral aims to start operating the data center by the second quarter of 2026.
techcrunch.com
Vikes expect Greenard to stay after trade rumors
Amid trade rumors that swirled earlier this offseason, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that he is planning for linebacker Jonathan Greenard to be on the roster this season.
espn.com
Homes damaged as Iranian missiles trigger sirens across northern Israel
Missile debris from Iranian launches struck parts of central and northern Israel, damaging multiple areas.
aljazeera.com
Iran’s Foreign Ministry denies claims of US-Iran negotiations
Iran’s foreign ministry denied claims of negotiations with the US.
aljazeera.com
Bohs' Brennan earns first Republic of Ireland call-up
Teenage Bohemians midfielder Aoibhe Brennan earns her first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for their World Cup 2027 qualifying double-header against Poland in April.
bbc.com
Qodo raises $70M for code verification as AI coding scales
As AI floods software development with code, Qodo is betting the real challenge is making sure it actually works.
techcrunch.com
Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war
It follows a decision by the Spanish government to deny the US use of the two jointly run military bases in Andalusia.
bbc.com
Trump ‘pretty sure’ of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt set up a team for backchannel talks with the US and Iran.
aljazeera.com
Zona, Michigan co-faves as bettors back UConn
Arizona and Michigan will head into the Final Four deadlocked as the favorites to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament and at nearly a pick 'em for their head-to-head showdown, with Illinois an...
espn.com
How has USMNT player pool evolved since 2022, and what does it mean for World Cup?
It's been a weird four year World Cup cycle for the USMNT, but heading into 2026, how well is this team set up for success this year and in 2030?
espn.com
McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass review – amiable tale of how Macca’s Höfner was finally found
Dogged detective work tracked down the instrument that had vanished more than 50 years ago, but the true story behind its theft injects a note of sadnessIt sometimes feels as if a week doesn’t go b...
theguardian.com
Mayer flying in for Cameron fight ahead of potential world title showdown
Mikaela Mayer will be ringside to watch Chantelle Cameron's fight this weekend amid speculation about a future world title showdown.
skysports.com
Iran could emerge from the war stronger and more dangerous
The Islamic republic aims to set up a toll booth on the Strait of Hormuz. It may succeed
ft.com
PM launches Labour's local election campaign with focus on cost of living
Keir Starmer says the 7 May elections take place against an "uncertain" backdrop with wars in Ukraine and Iran.
bbc.com
5 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2026): Smart, Battery, AI, Budget, and Subscription-Free
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
wired.com
Painting considered workshop copy is in fact by Rembrandt, expert says
Exclusive: UK owner’s version of Old Man with a Gold Chain reunited in Chicago with undisputed work by Dutch masterA portrait in a UK collection that has long been dismissed as a workshop copy of a...
theguardian.com
Why new rules have Verstappen on the brink of walking away from F1
Max Verstappen predicted F1's new ruleset would underwhelm, and 2026 is proving him correct, so much so that he may just quit the sport entirely.
espn.com
Beirut apartment damaged in Israeli strike
An Israeli air strike has heavily damaged a residential building in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
aljazeera.com
Schools, water, industry: What civilian targets have US, Israel, Iran hit?
US and Israel have increasingly been hitting civilian sites in Iran as efforts to end the weeks-long war are under way.
aljazeera.com
'Credit in the bank': Tuchel to give injury-hit Stones every chance of WC spot
Thomas Tuchel is set to give John Stones every chance of making it into England's World Cup squad, describing the injury-hit centre-back as "a key player" for him. But warned the Man City man "has...
skysports.com
AI satellite start-ups gain traction with investors ahead of SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’s commitment to putting data centres in space boosts fortunes of smaller players
ft.com
Starcloud raises $170 million Series Ato build data centers in space
Starcloud becomes the fastest Y Combinator startup to reach unicorn status, just 17 months after demo day.
techcrunch.com
Tatreez in Madrid: Stitching culture and resistance
A Palestinian refugee is teaching traditional ‘tatreez’ embroidery in Madrid, helping preserve cultural heritage.
aljazeera.com
Palestine aIly Ireland under fire for allowing weapons transfers to Israel
Since the Iraq War, Shannon Airport has served as a key transit hub for the US military. It is now under scrutiny again.
aljazeera.com
Mary Beth Hurt, star of Interiors and The World According to Garp, dies aged 79
The actor, who was nominated for three Tony awards, made her film debut in Woody Allen’s Interiors and worked into the 2010s including in films made by her second husband, Paul SchraderThe actor Ma...
theguardian.com
Will captaincy reopen England door for Robinson?
Ollie Robinson, who last played Test cricket in 2024, begins his new role as Sussex captain with England ambitions still burning bright.
bbc.com
Xi Invites Taiwan’s Opposition Leader to Talk ‘Peace’ Ahead of Trump Summit
Cheng Li-wun, leader of the Nationalist Party, at her office in Taipei, Taiwan, in November.
nytimes.com
Passan: The best -- and worst -- automated balls-and-strikes challenges of MLB opening weekend
Baseball's new ABS system is the talk of the sport. We hand out awards after the first weekend of the rule.
espn.com
Men's tournament first bets for the semifinals: Slow start for Michigan and Arizona?
Taking a look at early lines, which bets stand out as potential values ahead of the tournament's round of four?
espn.com
Israel to Vote on Death Penalty Targeting Palestinians Guilty of Lethal Attacks
Israeli hard-liners such as Itamar Ben-Gvir, the national security minister, have long campaigned on executing Palestinian militants.
nytimes.com
Who is an American? The Supreme Court will decide
President Trump claims that there is no automatic guarantee to birthright citizenship in the Constitution. But, will that claim hold up in court?
npr.org
MMA heavyweight madness: Which big fella would win a 16-man tournament?
In a 16-fighter, NCAA tournament-style bracket, which MMA heavyweight would come out on top?
espn.com
Rob Schneider calls on US to restore military draft
The actor and comedian, posting on X, said that ‘unlike in today’s universities’ the military would teach young people ‘how truly great their country is’The actor and comedian Rob Schneider has urg...
theguardian.com
Land Day in Gaza: Between memory and the fight for what remains
In Gaza, Land Day highlights transformation from historical land rights to survival under war, siege and displacement.
aljazeera.com
Being Ola review – a sweet and gentle film about disability, friendship and abandonment
Documentary follows a resident of a Norwegian village for people with learning disabilities, spotlighting his connection with a Danish care workerThis is a sweet, slight, gentle film about Ola Henn...
theguardian.com
‘Guns, Beer, Titties, Freedom’: Inside the World’s Toughest Off-Road Race
Every winter, 80,000 people gather in the California desert for King of the Hammers, a popular racing series featuring high-speed relays and rock crawling with dirt bikes, stock VW Bugs, and millio...
wired.com
This Is How Trump Is Already Threatening the Midterms
WIRED surveyed the ways the Trump administration is working to manipulate this year’s midterm elections.
wired.com
Australian Police Kill Man Suspected of Slaying 2 Officers
A funeral service for one of the slain police officers was held last year in Melbourne.
nytimes.com
Sources: NC State to hire ex-player Gainey as HC
Justin Gainey, who has spent five seasons as an assistant with Tennessee, is returning to NC State to be the Wolfpack's next head basketball coach, sources told ESPN.
espn.com
Sexual assault survivor calls failure of Travelodge boss to meet MPs ‘shocking’
Woman assaulted after man was given key card to her room criticises CEO Jo Boydell over cancelled meetingA woman who was sexually assaulted by a man who was handed a key card to her room at a Trave...
theguardian.com
Weather tracker: Thunderstorms drench UAE and Saudi Arabia
Abnormally strong jet stream triggers deluge in Middle East, while north Africa braces for 60-80mph gustsAn unusual weather pattern unleashed severe thunderstorms across parts of the Middle East la...
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'That's world-class' - Pundits analyse Russo's hat-trick vs Tottenham
BBC pundits Fara Williams and Anita Asante analyse Alessia Russo's brilliant 27‑minute hat‑trick against Tottenham, discussing whether her best position is the number nine or ten role for Arsenal.
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Celtic pay out five-figure sum to sexual abuse victim
The survivor raised a legal action after claiming he was attacked by Frank Cairney at Celtic Boys Club in 1989.
bbc.com
Can the ‘Dubai Dream’ Survive the War? Residents Say Life Goes On.
The Emirates’ largest city pitched itself to foreign workers and tourists as a sun-soaked safe haven in a volatile region. War has challenged that image.
nytimes.com
The Old Ladies review – spite, greed and nerves in a rickety boarding house
Finborough theatre, LondonIrritable passions ferment beneath the frowsty knits and beads in atmospheric 1935 psychological thrillerLonely lives, falling between the gaps, are at the heart of this 1...
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‘Nostalgic glint of adventure’: why The Beach is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to their comfort films is a journey back to 2000 when Danny Boyle transported us to paradiseI can’t listen to Porcelain by Moby without picturing...
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De Zerbi open to joining Tottenham to become new boss immediately
Ex-Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is open to joining Tottenham as their new head coach immediately, according to Sky in Italy.
skysports.com
UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon as Israeli invasion intensifies
Indonesian peacekeeper has been confirmed killed in artillery fire as Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon intensifies.
aljazeera.com
Myanmar’s Military Leader Moves One Step Closer to Becoming President
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing leaving a polling station during the first phase of the Myanmar general election in Naypyidaw in December. It s widely believed that he has coveted the job of president...
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Webb telescope spots mysterious explosion that defies known physics
Astronomers have spotted a bizarre cosmic explosion that refuses to play by the rules—and it’s leaving scientists scrambling for answers. GRB 250702B, detected by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope...
sciencedaily.com
Monster black holes are silencing star formation across the universe
A blazing supermassive black hole can influence far more than its own galaxy. Scientists found that quasars emit radiation strong enough to shut down star formation in nearby galaxies millions of l...
sciencedaily.com
Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
bbc.com
Starmer to say Iran war means Labour’s values needed more than ever at local elections campaign launch – UK politics live
UK PM to chair meeting in Downing Street on how government responds to economic consequences of Iran war later on MondayGood morning. Keir Starmer will today chair a meeting in Downing Street on ho...
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Did Israel miscalculate in launching the war on Iran?
Like in other conflicts, Israel launched the war on Iran together with the US without a realistic political plan.
aljazeera.com
Mistral raises $830mn to build Nvidia-powered AI centres in Europe
French company’s debut debt financing follows rising demand for alternatives to US groups
ft.com
Price v Pineiro & Wilder v Chisora - all you need to know
All you need to know about an action-packed weekend of boxing, with Lauren Price's world title defence starting the action on Saturday.
bbc.com
Night Stage review – public sex enthusiasm the key to extravagant and subversive erotic thriller
In this fantasy drama from Brazil, a gay actor and a closeted politician discover a mutual passion for the same fetishHere is an erotic thriller from Brazil that finally suspends realism and plausi...
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2026 World Cup playoffs: Predicting who will claim the final six places
The last six World Cup berths will be decided on Tuesday in six winner-take-all games. Which teams will complete the lineup for this summer's finals?
espn.com
Kryptonite for 10 NBA title contenders: Which weaknesses could sink playoff teams?
We evaluated every playoff contender's biggest weaknesses, how it will impact the postseason and which team is best positioned to exploit them.
espn.com
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Iran to Allow More Oil Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
President Trump spoke to reporters on Air Force One on Sunday night.
nytimes.com
US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 31 of attacks
While Trump has talked about diplomacy, fears of a ground invasion in Iran loom as US troops arrive in the region.
aljazeera.com
Who could get Northern Ireland chance in Wales?
After their World Cup dreams came to an end in Italy, who could get a chance for Northern Ireland in Wales on Tuesday?
bbc.com
Remove VAT from energy bills for three years, Tories urge
There has been a renewed focus on energy costs since the outbreak of the war in Iran.
bbc.com
Land Day: What happened in Palestine on March 30, 1976?
Fifty years ago, six unarmed Palestinians were killed and over 100 were injured protesting Israel’s land confiscations.
aljazeera.com
The new Serial is here! Best podcasts of the week
M Gessen explores the wild truth about his cousin, who keeps kidnapping his own child. Plus: will the world of porn really be Screwed By AI?“Anyone’s first cousin could be plotting murder …” New Yo...
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Q review – freedom, lies and transgressions in emotional fallout from a secretive Muslim women’s movement
Jude Chehab turns the camera on the maelstrom – and slow liberation – after her mother’s expulsion from controversial group al-QubaysiatOpening the Pandora’s box of her family secrets, Jude Chehab...
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Sarah Lee captures the wonders of spring – in pictures
As the clocks go forward and the UK enters British summer time, the Guardian photographer Sarah Lee has been trying to distract herself from gloomy world news by focusing on the miracles of springt...
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I designed Everton's new stadium - now I have an 1878 tattoo
Architect Dan Meis talks about the challenges of designing Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium - including relegation battles, new owners, a pandemic and global war.
bbc.com
Shields: 'Dubois can put people's lights out!'
Claressa Shields believes Caroline Dubois can follow in her footsteps and become a multi-weight world champion.
skysports.com
Thieves steal Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings worth millions from Italian museum
Four masked men entered Magnani Rocca Foundation villa, near Parma in northern Italy, and made off with artworksThieves stole paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a museum in Italy a week...
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Monday briefing: Has the single-use vape ban made any difference to our health or our environment?
In today’s newsletter: Nearly a year after disposable vapes were outlawed, new figures suggest the policy has delivered only modest gains while creating new challengesGood morning. They seemed to...
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Welsh Labour pledges income tax freeze at manifesto launch
Leader Eluned Morgan is due to launch her party's Senedd election manifesto in Swansea.
bbc.com
Sinner raises Alcaraz stakes with historic 'Sunshine Double'
Jannik Sinner creating history by adding the Miami Open title to his Indian Wells win will not be lost on world number one Carlos Alcaraz.
bbc.com
TV tonight: bittersweet drama starring Paapa Essiedu about a couple trying for a baby
First of a six-part series from the creator of Mum and Him & Her dealing with pregnancy loss. Plus: the final part of Norma Percy’s gripping Clash of the Superpowers. Here’s what to watch this...
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Trump says Iran’s ‘had regime change’ as he describes ‘boatloads of oil’
US President Donald Trump says the US-Israeli war on Iran has effectively brought ‘regime change’.
aljazeera.com
Shades of Gascoigne - the rise of England's Anderson
Four years ago Elliot Anderson was helping Bristol Rovers to League Two promotion - this summer he could be a key player for England at the World Cup. BBC Sport charts his rise.
bbc.com
MPs wary of move against Starmer while war is raging
Even after electoral disaster, Iran war gives many MPs pause for thought about timing of leadership contestA week after Labour’s election victory in July 2024, officials at Labour HQ held their fir...
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As birthright citizenship goes to Supreme Court, here's how Americans feel about it
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether all children born in the United States can continue to automatically receive citizenship.
npr.org
Australia to halve fuel tax as global energy crisis deepens
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces the tax cut as the price of crude oil tops $116 a barrel.
aljazeera.com
Transfer rumors, news: Atlético want Arsenal's Jesus, Martinelli
Could Atlético Madrid offer Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli a route out of Arsenal? Plus, Spurs continue their manager search. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis on their trip to East Asia to reassure US allies
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina about their tour of East Asia.
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Country diary: Taking the plunge – and marrying a river | Anita Roy
Waterrow, Somerset: On World Water Day, I witness an act of devotion to a river that, like so many others, is in need of a little loveThere’s something afoot in the woods today. Bubble-headed human...
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Amnesty warns of human rights risks at 2026 World Cup
Amnesty International says millions of fans attending the 2026 World Cup in the US face serious human rights risks.
aljazeera.com
He Led Congo for 18 Years. Now, Joseph Kabila Is a Hunted Man.
Joseph Kabila returned to the Democratic Republic of Congo last year, to territory controlled by rebels.
nytimes.com
What to do when the ‘public good’ of information goes bad
The creation and dissemination of reliable news is at an economic disadvantage
ft.com
Insurers give Emirates ‘outrageously’ cheap war insurance cover
Dubai-based airline paying additional $100,000 a week while others face far higher charges
ft.com
‘I’m an old bastard looking back’: the bizarre renaissance of piano-jammer Bruce Hornsby
The AOR jazzer behind smash hit The Way It Is veered off into the avant garde. But he’s having sudden mainstream acclaim. ‘Well,’ he says as he releases yet another album, ‘it’s nicer than being ig...
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Marco Bezzecchi wins USA MotoGP to extend perfect start to season
The Italian wins his fifth straight Grand Prix to take control of the world championship standings after three rounds.
aljazeera.com
New U.S. Missile Hit Iranian Sports Hall and School, Analysis Shows
The Pentagon used missiles untested in combat in a deadly attack that struck civilian sites near a military compound, according to visual evidence examined by The Times and weapons experts.
nytimes.com
Why OpenAI really shut down Sora
OpenAI's decision last week to shut down Sora, its AI video-generation tool, just six months after releasing it to the public raised immediate suspicions. The app had invited users to upload their...
techcrunch.com
Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli invasion into Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand its invasion in southern Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
Oil rises above $116 a barrel as Iran accuses US of preparing invasion
Crude prices continue to climb as world faces its biggest energy crisis in decades.
aljazeera.com
Iranian attack damages Kuwait power and desalination plant, kills worker
Kuwaiti authorities say Indian worker killed in attack that also caused 'significant material damage' to building.
aljazeera.com
Pro-AI group to spend $100mn on US midterm elections as backlash grows
November 8 poll set to be battleground over regulation of AI
ft.com
Iran war live: Indian worker killed in Kuwait; Israel downs Houthi drones
Kuwait says an Indian worker has been killed in an Iranian raid as attacks across Gulf continue.
aljazeera.com
What the Iran War Means for China
Beijing fears American volatility more than American power.