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Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-04-01
In Speech, Trump Is Expected to Call Iran War a Success
President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday. He has given contradictory statements about his goals and endgame for the war.
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Trump Laid Out Five Goals for the Iran War. Here’s Where They Stand.
A new mural in Valiasr Square in Tehran on Wednesday. A large number of Iran’s ballistic missiles and launchers remain undamaged after a month of airstrikes by the United States and Israel.
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Artemis II successfully launches four astronauts into space
NASA successfully launched four astronauts into space on Wednesday evening, for a 10-day flight to the moon.
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Global super-rich may have hidden $3.55tn from tax officials, says Oxfam
Charity calls for a levy on the very richest and the closing of tax loopholes in its report on offshore wealthThe global super-rich may have as much as $3.55tn hidden away from tax authorities, acc...
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Private Lives review – Noël Coward’s queasy merry-go-round of desire and spite
Royal Exchange theatre, ManchesterSparring lovers play a capricious game in Blanche McIntyre’s revival – but the cut and thrust is kept witty, rather than curdling into dangerIn director Blanche Mc...
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Little wants more Champions League success as Arsenal reach final four
Arsenal captain Kim Little says she believes her side are "getting better and better" as they reach the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League, after beating Chelsea 3-2 on aggregate to close...
bbc.com
De-fi platform Drift suspends deposits and withdrawals after millions in crypto stolen in hack
Blockchain trackers put the cryptocurrency heist in the hundreds of millions of dollars and is already on track to be the largest crypto theft in 2026 so far.
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NASA’s Artemis II lifts off to the moon
The mission is a major step in NASA’s plan to return humans to the moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars.
aljazeera.com
Arsenal reach Champions League semis as Chelsea's Bompastor sent off
Arsenal lose 1-0 in the second leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea but win 3-2 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals and move a step closer to successfully defending...
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World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193
The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity".
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Nusken goal not enough as Bompastor sent off in Chelsea's WCL exit to Arsenal
A dramatic final 15 minutes saw Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor sent off after Sjoeke Nusken had given the Blues late hope of a Women's Champions League quarter-final second-leg comeback against Arsen...
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Trump beats Murphy in final-frame decider to reach semis
World number one Judd Trump beats Shaun Murphy in a final-frame decider to secure a 10-9 victory and reach the Tour Championship semi-finals.
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'My players don't deserve this' - Bompastor furious after hair pull
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says her players "deserve better" after she was sent off during her side's 1-0 win against Arsenal in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, in a ma...
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Bettina Köster, a Leading Voice in Berlin’s 1980s Avant-Garde, Dies at 66
She sang lead for influential all-female bands, including Malaria!, and toured in the U.S. and elsewhere with groups like the Birthday Party and New Order.
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The reputation of troubled YC startup Delve has gotten even worse
Delve faces new allegations that it violated the open source license of its customer, Sim.ai, by taking the customers's tool and passing it off as its own.
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NASA moon mission a ‘contrast’ to US war on Iran, says US senator
Astronauts have boarded NASA’s Orion capsule as they prepare for the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.
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Iran Is Skeptical About Diplomacy, U.S. Intelligence Says
Multiple U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that the Iranian government is not, for now, willing to engage in serious negotiations over ending the war.
nytimes.com
SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire
Company has captured public attention through vast network of satellites and focus on space exploration.
aljazeera.com
Trump’s Endgame in Iran?
We look at what has changed, and what hasn’t, as a result of the joint U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
nytimes.com
Smoke and embers seen over Iran’s Isfahan after strike
Video captured a massive column of smoke and burning embers towering over Isfahan, Iran following a US-Israeli strike.
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Saudi Arabia bridles at Trump’s way of waging war
Nearly five weeks after US and Israel attacked Iran, Washington’s Gulf ally frets about the damage
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Protesters gather to oppose changes to US birthright citizenship law
Protests gathered as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on Donald Trump’s move to restrict birthright citizenship.
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Celebrations erupt as DR Congo ends over 50-year World Cup wait
Fans braved heavy rain to celebrate as the Democratic Republic of the Congo beat Jamaica in extra time.
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A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it’s working)
Sonder profiles are completely unstructured, encouraging users to build something that looks like a mood board or a digital collage Think MySpace rather than LinkedIn.
techcrunch.com
What are the consequences of Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians?
Israel has become the first country to vote in favour of capital punishment in the 21st century.
aljazeera.com
‘Which interests being served by war?’ Iran’s Pezeshkian asks US public
In open letter, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urges Americans to see beyond 'flood of distortions' as war rages.
aljazeera.com
Startup funding shatters all records in Q1
The record quarterly fundraise was largely fueled four mega-deals into OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Waymo. But it also indicates a generally hot market.
techcrunch.com
‘Hits close to home’: US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case
Case could determine future of century-old practice of infants being born in US automatically being granted citizenship.
aljazeera.com
India begins counting its population in historic census
India has begun counting its around 1.4 billion population in the world’s largest census, its first since 2011.
aljazeera.com
Samsung’s Best OLED TV Is $300 Off
The gorgeous Samsung S95F QD-OLED is on super sale ahead of the newest models hitting stores.
wired.com
Central Israel hit by one of Iran’s largest missile barrages in weeks
One of Iran’s largest missile barrages in weeks injured at least 14 people and caused damage across several Israel.
aljazeera.com
Stephen Lewis, Leftist Canadian Politician and AIDS Activist, Dies at 88
Stephen Lewis, left, in 2003, when he was a special United Nations envoy charged with overseeing anti-AIDS efforts in Africa.
nytimes.com
Rachel Reeves says she's angry at Trump's decision to launch war with Iran
The chancellor says the US president does not have a "clear plan" to exit the conflict.
bbc.com
Palestinians in West Bank protest, strike against Israeli death penalty law
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party had called for the strike.
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Foden not guaranteed World Cup squad spot - Tuchel
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden's is not guaranteed a place in England's squad for the 2026 World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel.
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Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute
British Medical Association leaders say PM’s threat to axe posts makes strike action more likelyResident doctors have accused Keir Starmer of damaging the prospects of a deal to end their pay and j...
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Sinfield on panel to advise on new England rugby league head coach
Kevin Sinfield is among the interview panel to advise on the next England head coach to replace Shaun Wane, who stepped down in January.
skysports.com
Meta’s natural gas binge could power South Dakota
Meta's upcoming Hyperion AI data center will be powered by 10 new natural gas plants.
techcrunch.com
'I'm back where I should belong' - Littler eyes fourth nightly win in Manchester
Luke Littler has warned his rivals he is "back where I should belong" at the top of the Premier League Darts table as he seeks a fourth nightly victory in the space of five weeks in Manchester.
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Evacuated From War-Torn Gaza, 11 Toddlers Return Home to Hugs and Tears
Sondos al-Kurd with her daughter, Bisan, 2, after they were reunited in Gaza on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
AI Models Lie, Cheat, and Steal to Protect Other Models From Being Deleted
A new study from researchers at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz suggests models will disobey human commands to protect their own kind.
wired.com
Brook and Bethell cautioned over conduct on NZ tour
England white-ball captain Harry Brook and all-rounder Jacob Bethell are given a caution notice over their conduct on the tour of New Zealand last year.
bbc.com
‘Thank You For Generating With Us!’ Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train
Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy was one of the few skeptics at the Runway AI Summit, where AI was compared to fire and the printing press just a week after Sora’s death.
wired.com
Iraq coach says World Cup can help ‘change perception’ of country
Over those past four decades, Iraq has faced a number of crises, including wars and separatist movements.
aljazeera.com
A third inflationary shock in less than a decade is coming: who will pay the price this time around? | Aditya Chakrabortty
Brutal past experience has taught us that a cost of living crisis doesn’t affect us all the same, because we don’t all go into it with the same income or wealthPerhaps the most celebrated writer on...
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Brook, Bethell cautioned as Tongue escapes action over nightclub altercation
England white-ball captain Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell have been cautioned but no further action is to be taken against Josh Tongue over a clash with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand.
skysports.com
Starmer’s ‘five-point plan’ was not a plan | Nils Pratley
Two of the points were measures on energy bills from the autumn budget, another restated the existing energy strategy“We have a five-point plan for the immediate crisis,” declared the prime ministe...
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Judge dismisses Indiana sex abuse lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday against Indiana University in which former men's basketball players alleged improper sexual conduct by a former team physician because the players' compl...
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Iran authorities await war ‘victory’ as supporters mark 1979 anniversary
Officials, government supporters take to streets to mark Islamic Republic Day, even as US, Israel continue bombing.
aljazeera.com
Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS
The plan would fund DHS, except for immigration enforcement, through September. Republicans would then try to fund the whole agency for three years using a tactic that would not need Democratic votes.
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‘This is an apartheid regime’: Critics decry Israel’s new death penalty law
Celebrations in the Israeli parliament mark the passing of legislation intended to apply to Palestinians only.
aljazeera.com
Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity
Cameo launched a new TikTok integration that allows U.S. creators to offer personalized videos through the app.
techcrunch.com
Eli Lilly wins US approval for weight-loss drug in pill form
New drug Foundayo sets up battle with Novo Nordisk for oral obesity drugs
ft.com
Captain Donnarumma vows to restore Italy after heartbreak
Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma says he "cried because of the enormous sadness" of not being able to lead the national side to the 2026 World Cup.
bbc.com
Josefina Aguilar, Who Depicted Mexican Life in Clay, Dies at 80
Her sculpted figurines were hailed as exemplars of folk art, drawing a Rockefeller’s admiration. She continued her artistry even after losing her eyesight.
nytimes.com
Families cram into Greek court for trial into deadliest train crash
Fifty-seven people were killed when two trains collided in 2023 in the worst rail accident in Greek history, with 36 accused in a trial expected to last years.
bbc.com
Iranian officials ‘laugh’ at Trump’s claim Iran wants a ceasefire
A senior Iranian official has laughed in response to US President Donald Trump's claim that Iran asked for a ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
Kenya’s tea industry suffers crisis caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran
Kenyan tea farmers are facing a crisis after the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted key export routes to the Middle East.
aljazeera.com
History’s biggest census: Why India’s new population count is controversial
The population count, which was delayed by five years, will include caste enumeration for the first time in a century.
aljazeera.com
Amidst conflicting signals, Trump addresses nation on Iran war
Amidst conflicting signals from the White House on the war in Iran, the president addresses the nation Wednesday on the conflict.
npr.org
Matos hopes Galbraith will stay for a decade
Vitor Matos says he hopes Ethan Galbraith will be a Swansea City player for a decade as the Championship club consider offering the midfielder a new deal.
bbc.com
Highland cows – how these unlikely social media stars were forced into hiding
After being pushed to ‘distress’ by people trying to film and take selfies with the cattle in Kent, the fold has had to be taken away from public viewName: Highland cows.Age: More than 1,000 years...
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Cognichip wants AI to design the chips that power AI, and just raised $60M to try
The firm says it can can reduce the cost of chip development by more than 75% and cut the timeline by more than half.
techcrunch.com
US Supreme Court signals doubts over Trump’s citizenship crackdown
President attends proceedings as justices consider one of their most consequential cases
ft.com
Chelsea lead Premier League's record £460m spend on agent fees
Premier League clubs made payments of £460m to agents over the past year - a 13% increase on the previous 12 months.
bbc.com
Heavy bombings across Tehran jolt its war-weary residents.
An Iranian state-run media agency released this photograph, which it said showed smoke over Tehran on Wednesday after an airstrike.
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Mojtaba Khamenei’s rumoured injury or death won’t change Iran’s trajectory
His father, Ali Khamenei, built the supreme leader's office into an institution that does not depend on a single leader.
aljazeera.com
Bears' stadium choice 'late spring, early summer'
Kevin Warren. president and CEO of the Chicago Bears, says the team is targeting "late spring, early summer" for a decision on where the team's new stadium will be built.
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‘We got cancelled and we’re still here!’ Michael Patrick King on The Comeback – and why And Just Like That will age well
Could AI write an entire sitcom series? That’s the plot of the new season of comedy drama The Comeback. Its co-creator explains why it’s ‘very possible’ – and why the world needs to catch up with A...
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Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer
US understood not to be invited directly to talks that will explore ways of reopening critical waterwayMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UK will convene 35 countries – excluding the US – to expl...
theguardian.com
Iran War: What a Marine Expeditionary Unit is – and other US military terms
The US has deployed thousands of additional Marines and airborne troops to the Middle East since the Iran war began.
aljazeera.com
Key Arsenal and Man City title games to be shown live on Sky in May
Key Premier League clashes involving title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City are among four new fixtures to be shown live on Sky Sports in the second week of May.
skysports.com
The New Era of Militia Influencers
The militia movement in the US is undergoing a rebrand that trades counterprotests for expensive weapons, manly sweatshirts, and highly curated Instagram grids.
wired.com
Trump to give primetime address on war as questions swirl over his next move
The US president finds himself under growing pressure at home to avoid a protracted conflict.
bbc.com
Shutting Hormuz is a template for China in Taiwan
Beijing will seek to replicate Tehran’s playbook in the Taiwan Strait — and the global economic impact could be even worse
ft.com
Chelsea announce biggest pre-tax loss of any club in PL history
Chelsea have announced the biggest pre-tax loss ever recorded by a Premier League club.
skysports.com
Royal Navy captain steps back from duties over link to MP whose husband faces China spy claims
Joani Reid MP reportedly swapped flirtatious messages with senior officer in charge of nuclear-armed submarineA Royal Navy captain in charge of one of Britain’s nuclear-armed submarines stepped bac...
theguardian.com
Chelsea FC posts record Premier League loss
Losses by football club owned by Todd Boehly and Clearlake come despite revenues increasing to £491mn
ft.com
Wiffen open to training base move after Irish Open
Olympic gold medallist Daniel Wiffen states his intention to move his training base away from California if he does not perform well at the Irish Open in Bangor.
bbc.com
Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI
We are paying more for a PlayStation so that idiots can use ChatGPT to mislead people on dating apps – something is rotten in the state of gaming• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox?...
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Method Man turns his eyeball inside out: Eddie Otchere’s best photograph
‘I was on a scrubby bit of land with Wu-Tang Clan when Method Man said, “Let me show you a trick.” And he put his cap strap over his eye, pulled it back and made the face’I got into photography whe...
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‘I can’t listen without feeling rattled’: how Fairuz’s anthem of resilience became a harbinger of strife for Lebanon
The Lebanese singer’s patriotic song has returned repeatedly since 1976 to inspire hope amid catastrophe. But as it resurges during the US-Israeli war, some Lebanese are chafing against its optimis...
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From Biggleswade to Udine: Davis staking claim to support Kane at World Cup
The first renaissance of Keinan Davis' career arrived in Bedfordshire. The second, in an unorthodox route to discovering his finest form, came in Udine.
skysports.com
Less than a month: StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together
StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together on April 30. Space is limited. Register here for your pass.
techcrunch.com
Can Russia help fill the global energy gap?
Higher crude prices due to the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have helped Russia earn more from energy exports.
aljazeera.com
Trump to address nation at critical moment in his war with Iran
The address comes after weeks of uncertainty over when and how the U.S. could extricate itself from the conflict .
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Netanyahu makes the case that wars on Iran have succeeded.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a news conference in Jerusalem last month.
nytimes.com
Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs citing improperly welded seat belts
The company struggled with quality issues when Gravity production started last year, and the new recall shows it's not out of the woods yet.
techcrunch.com
What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in March
John Lanchester, Patmeena Sabit and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the commentsI find it hard to read contemporary fiction while I’...
theguardian.com
French President Macron visits Japan to discuss the energy crisis
France's Macron paid a visit to Tokyo to meet with Japan's Takaichi to discuss the economic war of the war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Ex-Wisconsin TE Pugh dies at 24; cause not given
Jack Pugh, a former tight end on Wisconsin's football team who stepped away from football three years ago citing mental health concerns, has died at 24.
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JD Vance announces a new memoir about his conversion to Catholicism
The vice-president’s follow-up to Hillbilly Elegy is announced as speculation builds over a 2028 run to succeed Trump US vice-president JD Vance has announced a new memoir centred on his conversion...
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Russia imposing ban on all gasoline exports due to Iran war
Russia imposing ban on all gasoline exports due to Iran war
aljazeera.com
Is Tuchel closer to knowing England starting XI after pre-World Cup friendlies?
Sky Sports News reporter Rob Dorsett asks if Thomas Tuchel is any closer to knowing his England starting XI for the World Cup after his 'split-camp' experiment?
skysports.com
Why Bach’s music is indestructible, whether on the mandolin, modern piano – or soundtracking murder
The German composer, born 341 years ago, dominates the classical charts and concert platforms, especially at this time of year. Here’s to his life-giving zombie music!The musical world’s present fo...
theguardian.com
‘The World Cup curse’: Outcry as Italy miss out for third time in a row
Italy's sport minister says football federation boss should step down after national team loses playoff to Bosnia.
aljazeera.com
Analysis: Starmer holds off from emergency measures but warns storm is coming
The prime minister used a Downing Street news conference to make three big calls on the Iran war and cost of living pressures.
bbc.com
Minerals for aid: Are new US health deals ‘exploiting’ African countries?
Zimbabwe and Zambia have pushed back against 'lopsided' agreements after US asks for health data and minerals.
aljazeera.com
US jibes at Royal Navy are uncomfortable because they have substance | Jamie Grierson
While Pete Hegseth has mocked the ‘big, bad Royal Navy’, the First Sea Lord has sounded the alarm about its readinessMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, had his...
theguardian.com
Arrest in Tyne-Wear derby racist abuse probe
A Gateshead man is arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida.
bbc.com
‘Permanent scar’: Iran minister on US-Israeli attacks on monuments
Iran’s cultural heritage minister tells Al Jazeera damage to 56 sites is a ‘deliberate war' on the country's identity.
aljazeera.com
NZ complete record women's run chase thanks to Kerr's superb century
New Zealand completed the highest successful run chase in women's one-day international history off the back of captain Melie Kerr's stunning 179 not out from 139 balls.
skysports.com
Chelsea make biggest pre-tax loss in Premier League history
Chelsea has announced a Premier League‑record pre‑tax loss of £262m for the 2024‑25 season, surpassing the previous record of £179.5m set by Manchester City in 2011.
bbc.com
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Berates Allies While Signaling He Will Wind Down the War
President Trump said that he was considering leaving NATO over allies’ failure to support his Iran offensive. He suggested that the U.S. war would end in two or three weeks and that Iran’s closure...
nytimes.com
Nothing’s AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds
The glasses will reportedly feature cameras, microphones and speakers, and will connect to a smartphone and the cloud to process AI queries.
techcrunch.com
Golf leaderboards: Augusta National Women's Amateur and more
All the latest golf scores and results from around the world, including the Augusta National Women's Open and more.
skysports.com
UK finds pro-Palestine protest organisers guilty of breaching police rules
Human Rights Watch slams the ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham as a 'political' move to silence dissent.
aljazeera.com
A propaganda war on the National Mall pits Trump against satirical statues and posters
The Trump administration and its critics are waging a war of images on the National Mall like none before. The president's face stares down from federal buildings while statues and posters mock him...
npr.org
Trump’s Brusque Message to Europe: Go It Alone
President Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January.
nytimes.com
Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure
Azzurri fans and management alike are pondering what went wrong after Italy fail to qualify for third World Cup in a row.
bbc.com
How are NATO allies pushing back against Trump’s Iran war demands?
Trump says he is considering a NATO exit as allies resist cooperation in US-Israel war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
‘Guano is far more than just droppings’: scientists uncover the secrets of bat poo in Gorongosa park
The more than 100 bat species living in the Mozambican reserve’s labyrinth of caves play a key role in maintaining a fragile ecosysytem that benefits wildlife and people• Words and photographs by K...
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Brundle: I would miss Verstappen but I don't think he'll quit F1
Martin Brundle says he doesn't think Max Verstappen will quit Formula 1, so long as the four-time world champion "can get a car that pleases him".
skysports.com
UK to host coalition talks on securing Strait of Hormuz
Meeting comes after Trump criticised allies and indicated reopening the strait may not be a priority for US in Iran war
ft.com
UK PM says war on Iran will impact Britain’s future
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the war on Iran will shape Britain’s future.
aljazeera.com
West Bank strikes over Palestinian-only death penalty
A general strike swept the occupied West Bank after Israel passed a death penalty law that only targets Palestinians.
aljazeera.com
US Supreme Court to hear constitutional test of birthright citizenship
Advocates warn of fallout for immigrants as challenge Trump executive order is heard before US top court.
aljazeera.com
Who were Scotland's winners and losers from international break?
After a friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast, which Scotland players are the winners and losers of the international break?
bbc.com
Italy’s third apocalypse: Why a team who won four World Cups now can’t reach one
Behind the goal where the shootout ended, Bosnia's ultras unfurled a choreography showing a U.S. visa. The Fanaticos are going to the World Cup. Watching them from the halfway line, a rabble of Ita...
skysports.com
UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says
It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.
bbc.com
Iraq celebrates qualification for FIFA World Cup 2026
The Lions of Mesopotamia secured their World Cup spot with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bolivia amid war backdrop.
aljazeera.com
This is what a fossil-fuel shock looks like. The UK must adapt its energy system – and quickly | Chaitanya Kumar
The Iran war will hit food prices, fuel costs and interest rates. But with a few smart moves, we could could turn this crisis to our advantageEnergy shocks don’t just raise our energy bills – they...
theguardian.com
Iraq qualifies for the Fifa World Cup for the first time in 40 years
Thousands of Iraqis streamed to the streets of Baghdad to celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Best WiiM Streamers (2026): Simplify Your Sound With WiiM Streaming Gear
Lookout, Sonos. WiiM is the new star in whole-home audio, and these are the best WiiM devices you can buy.
wired.com
DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.
bbc.com
Iran war economic shocks will last 'months', say Australia's PM
Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the "months ahead may not be easy" amid the global effects of the war.
bbc.com
No bond for amputee cornhole pro in murder case
Dayton Webber, the quadruple amputee cornhole player who is facing murder charges, will continue to be held without bond as his case moves forward, a Maryland judge ruled Wednesday.
espn.com
Assaulted, robbed: Refugees abused on Bosnia-Croatia border
As they attempt to reach the EU from Bosnia, more than a dozen refugees accuse border officials and police of violence.
aljazeera.com
NZ's Kerr hits 179 not out in record women's ODI chase
New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr hits an unbeaten 179 off 139 balls to inspire her side to chase down 346 against South Africa in the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history.
bbc.com
DR Congo: How The Leopards earned their first World Cup spot in 52 years
After 52 long years, the Democratic Republic of Congo have made it to the World Cup.
skysports.com
Italy only have themselves to blame for missing World Cup
We don't need think pieces or inquests into Italy's failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup.
espn.com
County Championship 2026: Clean slate for the domestic game?
The 2026 County Championship season begins on Friday amid hopes of a reconnection between the ECB and the county game.
bbc.com
UK needs ‘ambitious’ new EU ties amid Iran war, Starmer says
PM to focus on European defence and economic partnership for ‘dangerous world’ in pivot away from USBritain’s long-term national interest requires closer partnership with the EU, Keir Starmer has s...
theguardian.com
The new aces? Five pitchers poised for a breakout season
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at five pitchers who are likely to be on many a fantasy championship roster.
espn.com
Israel kills 7 people in Beirut, Hezbollah fights invasion in south Lebanon
The Israeli military says it aimed to kill a senior Hezbollah commander as it launched its latest attacks on Beirut.
aljazeera.com
BBC Sport's McNulty picks his World Cup England squad - do you agree?
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty picks his 26-man England World Cup squad.
bbc.com
Chamblee: Woods’ next chapter could be most impactful yet for future of game
Golf Channel analyst and former professional golfer Brandel Chamblee says Tiger Woods’ decision to step away and seek help could mark a powerful new role as an elder statesman shaping golf...
skysports.com
Pixels and paintings: video games return to the V&A
From an interactive session of Sex With Friends to improvised Robot Karaoke, the Friday Live celebration of play and performance amid the museum’s venerable halls was a reminder of gaming’s cultura...
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Fuze review – Theo James and Aaron Taylor-Johnson face off in head-spinning London heist
Diamonds might not be forever in a film centred around a massive, ticking bomb on a building site, which is equal parts violent and sillyThere are some lively if borderline ridiculous shenanigans i...
theguardian.com
Taylor Lorenz’s Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day
The extremely online journalist and content creator doesn’t believe in tech hygiene and yearns for a world where “inbox infinity” is celebrated.
wired.com
Russian military plane crash kills 29 in occupied Crimea
Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.
bbc.com
Iran war shock is intensifying risks to financial system, says BoE
Central bank warns conflict is likely to increase tensions in private credit markets and hit economic growth
ft.com
Which teams are in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
A breakdown of the teams and groups of the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US after the final playoffs.
aljazeera.com
Houthis claim joint missile attack on Israel with Iran and Hezbollah
Yemen’s Houthis say they launched a missile attack on Israel in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah.
aljazeera.com
29 Killed in Russian Military Plane Crash in Crimea
Investigators cited a possible technical malfunction.
nytimes.com
Raducanu pulls out of another tournament after illness
Emma Raducanu delays the start of her clay-court season as she continues to recover from a viral illness, according to her representatives.
bbc.com
‘An incredible feeling’: Turkiye beat Kosovo to end 24-year World Cup wait
Turkiye secure a return to football's biggest tournament for the first time since 2002, when they finished third.
aljazeera.com
U.S. Plans Military Expansion in Greenland
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, meeting with members of the U.S. military at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland last year. The missile defense installation is the only active American bas...
nytimes.com
Tony Blair says the left is in ‘unholy alliance’ with Islamists. It’s a desperate last ploy to quell the anger over Gaza | Owen Jones
The former PM has no valid response when progressives raise a voice over war crimes, so he seeks to mute them. But we’ll take no moral lectures from himThe left, claims Tony Blair, has forged an “a...
theguardian.com
US messages via Witkoff and intermediaries are not negotiations: Araghchi
Iran's foreign minister says message exchanges continue with Washington, but insists there are no negotiations or trust.
aljazeera.com
What Wales need to stop World Cup woe hitting Euro hopes
Wales suffered World Cup heartbreak but Craig Bellamy must quickly move on to the task of qualifying for Euro 2028.
bbc.com
India begins world’s largest population census
More than three million Indian officials have begun the yearlong task of counting the country’s population.
aljazeera.com
‘Gerrymandering’ in India’s Assam cuts Muslim representation before vote
Muslims formed the majority in about 35 of the state’s 126 constituencies. Now that is down to about 20 seats.
aljazeera.com
Ranking all 48 teams that can win the 2026 World Cup
We have the final 48 teams that can win the FIFA World Cup this summer. Let's go through them all and rank where they stand.
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One thing to know about each World Cup team
The FIFA World Cup lineup is complete as all 48 teams are now confirmed.
espn.com
County cricket to trial replacement players, including for life events
Teams will be allowed to use replacement players in County Championship cricket this year to cover illness and significant life events, as well as injuries.
skysports.com
War on Iran: Three key takeaways from Araghchi’s interview with Al Jazeera
Araghchi confirmed direct talks with Witkoff but denied that they constituted negotiations in an exclusive interview.
aljazeera.com
Israelis Prepare to Celebrate Passover in Shadow of War
Buying food before Passover in Bnei Brak, Israel, on Tuesday. Israelis have been wishing each other a “quiet” or “tranquil” holiday as air-raid sirens sound.
nytimes.com
Clarke's Scotland World Cup squad selection questions
The countdown is on as Steve Clarke prepares to name his Scotland squad for the World Cup, and it is safe to say the national team head coach has plenty to weigh up over the coming weeks...
skysports.com
Millions start work too early. This drug helps them stay awake
Millions of people start work before sunrise—but their brains aren’t ready for it. A new clinical trial has found that the wake-promoting drug solriamfetol can significantly boost alertness in earl...
sciencedaily.com
Under Water by Tara Menon review – love, loss and a longing for the ocean
This debut about female friendship and environmental fragility set after the 2004 tsunami in Thailand is strong on grief, but the storytelling remains unevenThe underlying themes of this debut nove...
theguardian.com
Deathstalker review – ludicrously enjoyable revisit of 80s swords-and-sorcery silliness
Inventive creature design, goopy practical effects and a metal guitar soundtrack make this reworking of a Roger Corman fantasy a treat for one’s inner childA 1980s Roger Corman swords-and-sorcery m...
theguardian.com
Can you name every F1 world drivers' champion?
Can you name all the drivers' champions in Formula 1? There's no time limit on this quiz. Good luck!
bbc.com
Israeli police inspect damage on the road after missile impact
Police inspect a strike site in Tel Aviv after a missile hit the city.
aljazeera.com
Iran attacks cause fire in Kuwait, Bahrain; kill man in UAE
Shrapnel from an Iranian drone interception kills a Bangladeshi national in the UAE's Fujairah city.
aljazeera.com
What is NASA’s Artemis II moon mission, and when will it launch?
For the first time in more than 50 years, humans will travel around the moon to test deep-space life-support systems.
aljazeera.com
Rachel Reeves signals that support package for household energy bills won’t kick in until autumn – UK politics live
Chancellor says the government is looking at ways they can support people based on household income Good morning. Keir Starmer is giving a press conference this morning where, according to No 10, h...
theguardian.com
Spain’s FA condemns Islamophobic chants during game with Egypt
Pre-World Cup friendly in Spain marred by racist and anti-Muslim chants by the home fans.
aljazeera.com
Doncic breaks Bryant points record for LA Lakers
Luka Doncic breaks NBA great Kobe Bryant's record for the most points scored by a Los Angeles Lakers player in a calendar month.
bbc.com
NBA playoff watch: Wemby, Spurs look to stay hot
San Antonio will try and keep pace with OKC. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings.
espn.com
LIV's McDowell considering DP World Tour return
Graeme McDowell says he is considering rejoining the DP World Tour to play the Irish Open, a move he hopes could help him reconnect with the European Ryder Cup team.
bbc.com
Solak's favorite NFL draft prospects to watch at every position: The best tape in the class
NFL scouts are watching a lot of tape as we get ready for the 2026 draft. Which underrated players jump off the screen? Ben Solak fills out his All-Film team.
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China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?
It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
bbc.com
NHL playoff watch: How many California teams will make the playoffs?
The Ducks, Sharks and Kings are all in action Wednesday. Plus, full playoff projections and more.
espn.com
Out like a lion: Luka ends March with 600 points
The Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic had his third straight 40-point game, lifting his March scoring total to 600 points, adding to a strong month for the Lakers, who finished with a 15-2 record.
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Out like a lion: Luka ends March with 600 points
The Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic had his third straight 40-point game, lifting his March scoring total to 600 points, adding to a strong month for the Lakers, who finished with a 15-2 record.
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BP’s new chief promises ‘clear direction’ after turbulent year
Meg O’Neill’s first message to staff pledges improved performance in difficult geopolitical environment
ft.com
Iran war: What is happening on day 33 of US-Israel attacks?
Trump says US could leave Iran war in 2-3 weeks without a deal; Iran’s FM Araghchi says he has no faith in talks.
aljazeera.com
Dear Killer Nannies review – a surprisingly gut-punching Pablo Escobar drama
This isn’t just a retelling of the infamous drug lord’s life. His son shares a traumatic coming-of-age story plagued by chaos and violence – and it is like being in The SopranosYou’d be forgiven fo...
theguardian.com
English trio vie for Women's Champions League semi-finals - watch Chelsea-Arsenal on BBC
Arsenal take on Chelsea and Manchester United travel to Bayern Munich as the English trio bid to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
bbc.com
Win or lose, I'd like Chisora to retire - Wardley
In his BBC Sport column, world champion Fabio Wardley says he would like Derek Chisora to retire no matter what happens against Deontay Wilder.
bbc.com
Trump will address the nation after saying the U.S. may leave the war within weeks
President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war Wednesday night and provide an "important update," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
npr.org
Baldwin by Nicholas Boggs review – the relationships that drove a genius
A new biography puts Baldwin’s sexuality – and the men he loved – front and centreToday, James Baldwin’s legacy seems assured, but this wasn’t always the case. His critical reputation, already on t...
theguardian.com
Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds
Review finds no ‘meaningful impact’ five years after race action plan launched, amid calls for government to step inPromises by police chiefs to tackle racial bias failed owing to “a lack of clear...
theguardian.com
Energy crisis: why ‘keep calm but cut down’ may be a better message for Labour
Government keen to avoid panic as oil price surges, but perhaps households need advice on reducing consumptionLabour ministers sent out in recent days to respond to the looming energy crisis sparke...
theguardian.com
Finnish up! Claire Aho’s colour revolution – in pictures
The pioneering Nordic artist brought wit, verve and cinematic flair to postwar photography. A new exhibition celebrates her vibrant visual style Continue reading...
theguardian.com
The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to know
The final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament.
bbc.com
Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance
The rapper "started feeling very ill" mid-way through the show in New York, her representative told US media.
bbc.com
TV tonight: the Hatton Garden diamond theft is like a Guy Ritchie film
This entertaining documentary explores the audacious jewellery robbery. Plus: Lisa Kudrow’s Hollywood-skewering comedy. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4“This will not be their first...
theguardian.com
Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026
Goals from Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
aljazeera.com
First Black astronaut candidate ‘proud’ Victor Glover will make history
First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight says he’s “really proud” of Victor Glover who’s set to make history.
aljazeera.com
Let’s get metaphysical! Existentialist cinema is back, if anyone cares
The philosophy was embraced by film noir, the French New Wave and modern hitmen questioning life’s purpose. Now dust off your turtlenecks, for Sirāt and a new version of Albert Camus’ The Stranger...
theguardian.com
Painting eyes on takeaway boxes can stop gulls stealing chips, study shows
Research from the University of Exeter find that the method could help reduce thefts by as much as 50%Gulls thrive on snatching chips from unwary beachgoers, but now research shows that painting a...
theguardian.com
Say hello to the UK’s most successful growth industry: organised waste crime | George Monbiot
Thanks to a sustained ideological assault on regulation, our country has been turned into a literal dumpThis country’s a dump. I don’t mean that metaphorically. I mean it literally. From the point...
theguardian.com
Babbel Promo Code: Up to 65% Off in April 2026
Master a new language with expert-led courses. Use our verified Babbel coupon codes to save up to 65% on student plans and 60% on 6-month subscriptions.
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Scientists open 40-year-old salmon and find a surprising sign of ocean recovery
Old canned salmon turned out to be a time capsule of ocean health. Researchers found that rising levels of tiny parasitic worms in some salmon species suggest stronger, more complete marine food we...
sciencedaily.com
Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children
Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.
bbc.com
The best theatre to stream this month: Patrick Stewart reads Shakespeare’s sonnets – all 154 of them
The great Shakespearean shares his passion project, there’s a sneak peek of Sam Ryder’s Jesus Christ Superstar and Back to the Future: The Musical hits reverseWhen stages went dark during the Covid...
theguardian.com
California’s fuel needs ‘left in the lurch’ by Iran war
Most populous US state is confronting tight supplies of petrol and jet fuel from Asia
ft.com
The global economy turns out to be more resilient than we had feared
Trump’s tariffs have not led to the kind of retaliatory action many expected
ft.com
One battle after another: Netanyahu’s new security doctrine
The prime minister is preparing Israel for a future of open-ended war against perceived threats
ft.com
Record number of megadeals agreed in first quarter of the year
Twenty-two transactions each valued above $10bn announced in past three months
ft.com
Apple at 50: the roots of a tech revolution
How a little-known yet highly influential management course in postwar Japan paved the way for Steve Jobs’ obsession with quality
ft.com
March of the Harmattan
Strong winds in March 2026 carried Saharan dust across northwestern Africa and toward the Canary Islands, reducing visibility and prompting alerts.
nasa.gov
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Liverpool's Ekitike over Haaland
Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has emerged as an attractive option for Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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'My six-year-old has nosebleeds': Chiang Mai air pollution sparks health fears
Chiang Mai now ranks among the world's most polluted cities as fires engulf the surrounding countryside.
bbc.com
Turkiye qualifies for World Cup after 24-year wait
Fans celebrated as Turkiye ended a 24-year wait to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Global protests condemning Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinians
Protesters are condemning Israel's new bill that makes the death penalty the default punishment for some Palestinians.
aljazeera.com
Chinese government bonds emerge as lone war haven
Yields on China’s debt are down marginally since the start of the conflict while those of other major economies have risen
ft.com
Trump says US could withdraw from Iran ‘whether we have a deal or not’
US president signals growing impatience with a war that has sent energy prices spiralling
ft.com
Al-Sharaa says Syria to stay out of war on Iran unless attacked
'14 years of war is enough for Syria': Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria will remain outside the US-Israeli war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Mercor says it was hit by cyberattack tied to compromise of open-source LiteLLM project
The AI recruiting startup confirmed a security incident after an extortion hacking crew took credit for stealing data from the company's systems.
techcrunch.com
Trump plans to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump plans to sit in on Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, making him the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the nation's highest court.
npr.org
Trump attends Supreme Court arguments over his executive order, a presidential first
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about Trump's birthright citizenship order. Trump told reporters he wanted to sit in, bucking norms, because "I have listened to this argument for so long."
npr.org
Bosnia fans celebrate as team qualifies for World Cup, knocking Italy out
Supporters celebrated as Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Toyota’s Woven Capital appoints new CIO and COO in push for finding the ‘future of mobility’
Woven Capital is the growth-stage venture capital arm of Toyota, focused on backing founders building in space, cybersecurity, and autonomous driving.
techcrunch.com
Emergency workers search for victims of Israeli airstrikes on Beirut
Emergency workers searched through rubble in Beirut after Israeli airstrikes hit the Jnah neighbourhood.
aljazeera.com
‘A law of death that only applies to Palestinians’
Protesters demanded UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer act, not just condemn, Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians.
aljazeera.com
Scientists just found DNA “supergenes” that speed up evolution
Hidden within fish DNA are powerful genetic twists that may explain one of nature’s biggest mysteries: how new species form so quickly. In Lake Malawi, hundreds of cichlid fish species evolved at l...
sciencedaily.com
Ump Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call
Umpire C.B. Bucknor, who had the poorest results among umpires in MLB's new ABS System last weekend, had another call overturned at first base during Tuesday's Brewers-Rays game.
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Trump tells allies ‘get your own oil’, says Iran war could end in 2-3 weeks
Under pressure as domestic petrol prices soar, US president says no deal needed to end war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
India begins counting more than a billion people in massive census
The two-phase exercise - the world’s most ambitious - will see three million officials count every Indian.
bbc.com
How squid survived Earth’s biggest extinction and took over the oceans
Scientists have finally cracked a long-standing mystery about squid and cuttlefish evolution by analyzing newly sequenced genomes alongside global datasets. The research reveals that these bizarre,...
sciencedaily.com
'Moonshots' and merch - what it's like to be on Florida's Space Coast ahead of Artemis launch
Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.
bbc.com
Iran live: Trump says no deal needed to end war; Isfahan steel plants hit
US-Israeli strikes continue across Iran, with pharmaceutical companies and steel plants in Isfahan and Farokhshar hit.
aljazeera.com
A Post-American Persian Gulf?
The Iran war will accelerate the region’s economic transformation.
foreignaffairs.com
The Third Islamic Republic
A war’s unintended consequences—for Iran, the Middle East, and the global order.