Price digs deep to beat Pineiro
Lauren Price retains her unified world champion status after beating Puerto Rican Stephanie Pineiro by a unanimous decision in Cardiff.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-04-04
Dozens Killed in Haiti Massacre as International Force Trickles In
Gangs tore through several rural communities last weekend, underscoring the challenges that will face the new, U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force starting to enter the country.
nytimes.com
Car slams into Louisiana Lao New Year parade, injuring about 15 people
Authorities in New Iberia, Louisiana, have said the incident does not appear to be an intentional car-ramming.
aljazeera.com
Price v Shields in the UK?
Claressa Shields challenges Lauren Price to a match after White retains her unified world champion status after beating Puerto Rican Stephanie Pineiro by a unanimous decision at Cardiff's Utilita A...
bbc.com
Wilder 'vehemently denies' claims he assaulted ex-partner's son
Deontay Wilder "vehemently denies" allegations he physically assaulted the son of his ex-partner, says his lawyer.
bbc.com
Joshua makes first public appearance since friends' deaths to support Chisora
Anthony Joshua made his first public appearance since the deaths of close friends Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele as he arrived at O2 Arena to support Derek Chisora.
skysports.com
Price calls for Shields fight after Pineiro win
Lauren Price successfully defends her welterweight world titles against Stephanie Pineiro before a future fight with Claressa Shields is teased for the end of the year.
bbc.com
Southampton shock Arsenal to reach FA Cup semi-finals
Arsenal are stung by a late goal from Southampton's Shea Charles, as the Premier League leaders fall to defeat in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
bbc.com
Higgins thumped by Zhao in heaviest defeat of career
John Higgins falls to the heaviest defeat of his 34-year career as he loses 10-1 against Zhao Xingtong in the Tour Championship semi-finals.
bbc.com
Giuffre family urges UK’s King Charles to meet Epstein survivors in US
Prior to her death, Virginia Giuffre accused Epstein of trafficking her to Charles's brother, the former Prince Andrew.
aljazeera.com
Marin wins Augusta National Women's Amateur with record ANWA score at 19
Maria Jose Marin of Colombia took a runaway win on Saturday in the Augusta National Women's Amateur, setting a new ANWA scoring record by two strokes.
skysports.com
How will Pakistan deal with the fallout from Iran war?
War in the Middle East is worsening economic crisis in Pakistan.
aljazeera.com
Price wins battle to retain titles and calls out Shields: 'Let's go!'
Lauren Price defended her unified welterweight world championships against Stephanie Pineiro Aquino in Cardiff.
skysports.com
Mary Rand, Pioneering Track and Field Olympian, Dies at 86
Rand in 1969. She embodied the freedom, optimism and mod fashion of the Swinging Sixties in England.
nytimes.com
Indonesia receives bodies of peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon
Foreign Minister Sugiono told reporters that Indonesia wants a thorough UN investigation into the deaths.
aljazeera.com
Israeli police arrest antiwar protesters in Tel Aviv
Israeli police clashed with protesters and made arrests in Tel Aviv as demonstrators rallied against the war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Anderson takes five-wicket haul for Lancashire against Northamptonshire
James Anderson rolled back the years with a five-wicket haul as Lancashire ended the second day of their opening County Championship match against Northamptonshire in a commanding position.
skysports.com
Tehran psychiatric hospital not usable after US-Israeli strike
A psychiatric hospital in Tehran is no longer functioning after a US-Israeli strike, the hospital chief says.
aljazeera.com
NASA Answers Your Most Pressing Artemis II Questions
The first crewed test flight under NASA’s Artemis program is underway. Four Artemis II astronauts are flying aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft around the Moon and back, as they test how the spacecraft...
nasa.gov
Tom Valenti, Who Made Lamb Shanks a Showstopper, Dies at 67
Tom Valenti cooking in 2003. After the Sept. 11 attacks, he organized a fund-raising effort to help the families of the food and beverage workers who had been killed at the World Trade Center.
nytimes.com
Chelsea thrash Port Vale 7-0 to reach FA Cup semi-final
Chelsea score seven goals against League One strugglers Port Vale at Stamford Bridge to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.
bbc.com
Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran’s infrastructure
Authorities say at least 30 universities impacted by US and Israeli strikes since the start of the war.
aljazeera.com
Deadly Earthquake and Floods Worsen Afghanistan’s Troubles
Afghans beside a flooded road in Herat province on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Glasgow battle past Bulls to reach quarter-finals
Glasgow Warriors battle past Bulls to reach the Champions Cup quarter-finals in a thrilling scrap in the rain and wind at Scotstoun.
bbc.com
World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.
bbc.com
Bath edge past Saracens to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals
Bath turned to a quartet of their England backs to turn the tide as they edged into the Champions Cup quarter-finals with a 31-22 victory over Saracens.
skysports.com
Ex-Chelsea player Oscar retires with heart issue
Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar retires after being diagnosed with a heart condition.
bbc.com
Italy’s Meloni meets Qatar emir to discuss energy issues amid Iran war
Prime Minister Meloni is the first EU and NATO country leader to visit the region since the war began.
aljazeera.com
Anderson bags five as Lancs on top at Northants
New Lancashire red-ball captain Jimmy Anderson takes 5-64 to put his side on top at halfway at Northamptonshire.
bbc.com
Chisora vs Wilder LIVE! Riley in world title eliminator on undercard
skysports.com
What we know so far about the US fighter jet shot down over Iran
The pilot of the downed jet has been safely rescued, but a search and rescue operation is still under way for the jet's second crew member, US media reports.
bbc.com
New video reveals moment US-Israeli munitions impact Iranian bridge
New video shows the moment multiple US-Israeli strikes hit the B1 bridge in Iran's northern Alborz province on Thursday.
aljazeera.com
Coleraine defeat Larne in extra time to make final
A goal by substitute Matthew Shevlin in the second period of extra time secures their passage into the Irish Cup final courtesy of a 2-1 win over Larne.
bbc.com
What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran
Trump and Netanyahu are harbouring the same illusions Saddam Hussein had in 1980 when he invaded Iran.
aljazeera.com
Huddersfield revival continues with win over York
Huddersfield Giants beat York Knights to record back-to-back Super League victories for the first time since August 2025.
bbc.com
UN watchdog voices 'deep concern' as Iran reports new attacks on nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency urges restraint to avoid a nuclear accident at Iran's Bushehr plant.
bbc.com
"It's ridiculous" - Haaland hails Pep's Wembley record
Manchester City's Erling Haaland says Pep Guardiola's record of reaching Wembley 23 times in 10 seasons at Manchester City is "ridiculous", as the Norwegian's hat-trick in City's 4-0 win against Li...
bbc.com
Sabres clinch playoff berth, end record drought
The Sabres clinched their first playoff berth in 14 years on Saturday, ending an NHL-record 14 seasons of futility.
espn.com
With the Sabres' playoff berth, Jets stand alone with longest active playoff drought in North America
New York owns the longest playoff drought in major North American sports after Buffalo ended its streak at 14 seasons.
espn.com
Witness records Israeli strike on building in Lebanon’s Tyre
Video captured the moment an Israeli strike targeted a building in Burj Shamali in Lebanon’s Tyre district.
aljazeera.com
Illuminated in Orion
NASA astronaut Christina Koch reads on a tablet in the dimly lit Orion crew capsule in this April 3, 2026, photo. To the right of the image’s center, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jer...
nasa.gov
Trussonomics still haunts parties’ economic promises in run-up to UK local elections | Phillip Inman
Greens, Reform UK, Your Party, Conservatives and even Lib Dems are making extravagant spending pledgesAs local and regional elections across the UK loom into view, it is clear the spectre of Trusso...
theguardian.com
Orion Samuelson, the Elvis Presley of Agricultural Radio, Dies at 91
As a host at WGN in Chicago for 60 years, he shared news that was essential to farmers in a homespun style that appealed to listeners from the city.
nytimes.com
Brewers' 'rally tortoise' replaces pocket pancakes
The Milwaukee Brewers have inherited a "rally tortoise" after manager Pat Murphy had his "pocket pancakes" banned by a local reporter.
espn.com
Feyi-Waboso stars as Exeter hold off Munster charge
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's superb solo try on his injury return helps Exeter Chiefs beat Munster to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
bbc.com
Harper tells Dubois: 'It's not about the elbows, it's about the fists!'
Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper took to the scales ahead of their world championship unification on Sunday.
skysports.com
Parker calls HOF enshrinement 'truly special'
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, joined by Amar'e Stoudemire, M...
espn.com
Israeli strikes damage hospital in Lebanon’s Tyre; ground invasion advances
At least 11 people are injured as Israel strikes near the Lebanese Italian Hospital in Tyre, damaging the facility.
aljazeera.com
After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones
Mikko Hyppönen is one of the most recognizable faces of the cybersecurity industry. After fighting computer viruses, worms, and malware, for more than 35 years, he tells TechCrunch why he is now wo...
techcrunch.com
Sonos Play Review: Performance Meets Convenience
With great sound and versatility, this new speaker may be Sonos’ best.
wired.com
'Excited to punch her' - Harper & Dubois make weight
Terri Harper told Caroline Dubois she is "excited" to punch her in the face as the Britons made weight for Sunday's unified lightweight world title fight.
bbc.com
Projectile hits near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant, killing one: IAEA
Tehran says it is the fourth attack near the nuclear plant amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages
Hundreds of petrol stations across Australia have run out of fuel as the Iran war disrupts global oil shipments and pushes up prices.
bbc.com
Israel’s unchecked war machine
With conflicts on multiple fronts, Israel’s war fever shows no sign of easing.
aljazeera.com
Mary Beth Hurt obituary
Actor who made her name in The World According to Garp and was nominated for a Bafta for Woody Allen’s InteriorsThe thoughtful, understated actor Mary Beth Hurt, who has died aged 79, enjoyed the g...
theguardian.com
At least four people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
At least one person has also died in a Ukrainian attack on Russia's southern Rostov region.
aljazeera.com
Living Space
We don’t have to travel to the moon to gain some of the insight that astronauts do.
nytimes.com
Unions privately voice misgivings over BMA pay demands and doctors’ strikes
Senior figures express concerns over medical union’s refusal of pay rise that is higher than offer to other NHS staffTrade unions have privately expressed qualms about the forthcoming doctors’ stri...
theguardian.com
Stephen Lewis Was a Singular Man on a Mission
Heartbreaking scenes of death from H.I.V. in Africa enraged and fueled the work of the Canadian AIDS activist and politician who died on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
The Trajectory of the Artemis II Moon Mission Is a Feat of Engineering
The astronauts will arrive about 10,300 kilometers beyond our satellite, breaking all previous records for distance from Earth. But how was their route chosen?
wired.com
Iranians Seek Respite in Nature Amid the War
People gathered across Tehran on Thursday to celebrate Sizdah Bedar, the end of the two-week holiday celebrating the Iranian new year.
nytimes.com
Trump Pledged a Quick End to the Iran War, but He Hasn’t Explained How
Neither President Trump nor Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been able explain how the war, now in its fifth week, will end.
nytimes.com
Welcome to Mullins Drive: How a small Indiana town is embracing its new March legend
The UConn freshman inked his name in Indiana basketball history. His hometown added it to street signs, too.
espn.com
New North Sea drilling would barely reduce UK gas imports at all, data shows
Exclusive: research finds Jackdaw field would provide only about 2% of current demand, and Rosebank only 1%Opening major new fields in the North Sea would make almost no difference to the UK’s reli...
theguardian.com
Jo Nesbø: ‘How often do I have sex? I only do it outdoors, so it depends on the weather’
The novelist on working on a trawler, his near miss rock climbing, and being jailed for indecent exposureBorn in Oslo, Jo Nesbø, 66, played for Norway’s premier league football team Molde before in...
theguardian.com
Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky
Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
bbc.com
Iran executes two convicted members of banned opposition group
Abolhassan Montazer and Vahid Baniamerian have been hanged after Iran's Supreme Court upheld their sentences.
aljazeera.com
Biometric checks stalled again for cross-Channel travellers
Fears of Easter chaos over scaling up of new EU border system are eased, with no facial IDs for Eurotunnel and Eurostar passengersPassengers crossing the Channel from the UK to France will not face...
theguardian.com
‘Enough of this me me me’: Blake Morrison on memoir in the age of oversharing
From sad-fishing on Facebook to sensational Substack revelations – today’s readers don’t have to look far for confessional writing. Is this the end of autobiography?Every day I meet strangers who s...
theguardian.com
NHL playoff watch: Guide to all 15 games on Statement Saturday
More playoff spots (and eliminations) can be clinched around the league. Here's what to watch in each contest.
espn.com
These overlooked brain cells may control fear and PTSD
Astrocytes, once thought to be mere brain “support cells,” are now revealed to be key players in fear memory. Researchers found they actively help form, recall, and weaken fear responses by interac...
sciencedaily.com
Week in Politics: Trump's latest speech; SCOTUS on birthright citizenship; Pam Bondi
President Trump claimed victory in Iran during a prime-time address to the nation. Meanwhile, Attorney General Pam Bondi is out, and the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on birthright citizenship.
npr.org
Afghanistan earthquake kills eight members of same family
The household's only survivor was a young boy who was injured in the tremor.
aljazeera.com
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Forces Search for Missing Airman After Iran Downs Jet
The F-15E was the first U.S. warplane shot down by Iran in the war. The episode presents challenges for the United States that would grow if the missing airman is taken prisoner.
nytimes.com
'She's trying to be me' - Dubois reacts to Harper elbow barge
Terri Harper has lost her composure ahead of Sunday's world title unification, reckons rival champion Caroline Dubois.
skysports.com
Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured
Hundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.
bbc.com
Oats, sardines and crisps: emergency foods to stockpile – and why you should share them
In turbulent times, experts recommend building up a store of food if possible – focusing on long-life, no-cook itemsPeople should have an emergency stockpile of food in their homes in case conflict...
theguardian.com
Chess Mates: the fantastic true story of the sex toy rumour that buzzed around the world
It was the anal bead theory that caused a global sensation. Now, a new Netflix film tells the tale of two grandmasters, one scandal – and a whole lot of bad bloodChess Mates (Netflix, Tuesday) has...
theguardian.com
Voters in Wales failed by inaccurate UK media reports on devolved issues, study finds
Reports on English policies seen in Wales as relating to whole of UK contribute to widespread confusion, researchers sayUK media is failing to report properly on devolved issues in Wales, leaving v...
theguardian.com
Eminem’s 8 Mile helped me survive abuse – and opened my eyes to a world outside of orthodox Judaism
My upbringing denied me access to the arts and led to me bottling up my feelings about what was happening to me. Then I saw Eminem taking control of his destiny, and decided I needed to do the same...
theguardian.com
The Guide #237: Fab 5 Freddy, the street artist at the heart of New York’s creative zenith
In this week’s newsletter: A new memoir by Fred Brathwaite offers an insight into the city’s emerging underground scene in the 70s and 80s – and shows us the power of subcultures in difficult times...
theguardian.com
Fake tan disasters & living two lives - inside the camp of a world champ
World boxing champion Lauren Price says the structure in her life gives her the "confidence" to win.
bbc.com
TV tonight: Bill Bailey outdoes himself in a new standup special
The comedian hits the stage with ponderings aplenty – and a virtuosic laser harp performance. Plus: Riz Ahmed hosts Saturday Night Live UK. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4 Continue...
theguardian.com
'Shell of a fighter' - Chisora v Wilder predictions
Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight battle between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder.
bbc.com
‘Occasionally a picture can change the course of history’: 33 scandalous photos that shocked the world
When it comes to scandal, seeing is believing – which is why these images caused such a stirWords can tell a story, but it’s pictures that will make you believe in it. Such is the power of a photog...
theguardian.com
As a state visit looms … can the king tame Trump?
Royal visitors have long been popular in the US, and Charles has decades of diplomacy under his belt. But can soft power save the special relationship?What’s the worst that could happen when King C...
theguardian.com
From early birds to emerging butterflies: UK shows signs of earliest spring on record
Citizen science data reveals early flowering, nesting and insect activity as global heating accelerate seasonal changeBluebells are flowering, swallows are returning and orange-tip butterflies are...
theguardian.com
Babies to The Drama: the week in rave reviews
Stefan Golaszewski’s compassionate series focuses on life after baby loss, while Kristoffer Borgli’s controversial psychological movie hits another raw nerve. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture,...
theguardian.com
From The Drama to Malcolm in the Middle: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
R-Patz and Zandaya star in a romcom with bite, and the lovably dysfunctional family is back in a revival of the turn-of-the-millennium comedy hitThe DramaOut now It is hard to imagine a more zeitg...
theguardian.com
NASA unveils first images of Earth from Artemis II
NASA has unveiled the first images of Earth taken by Artemis II astronauts as they head towards the moon.
aljazeera.com
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Bayer Leverkusen forward
Arsenal are keeping an eye on Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane. Transfer Talk has the latest.
espn.com
Country diary: Our first sunny day in a month – time to scale a summit | Merryn Glover
Sgòr Gaoith, Cairngorms: Our rucksacks are heavy with crampons and ice axe, and the wind is a menace, but it’s all worth it for the viewsThe weather app shows wall-to-wall spiky yellow suns. We hav...
theguardian.com
Dying stars are devouring giant planets, astronomers discover
Dying stars may be wiping out nearby giant planets as they expand into red giants. Astronomers found that these close-in planets become increasingly rare around more evolved stars, suggesting many...
sciencedaily.com
Students found a star from the dawn of the universe drifting into the Milky Way
A group of undergraduate students stumbled into a cosmic time capsule—one of the oldest stars ever discovered—while combing through massive astronomy datasets. What began as a class project quickly...
sciencedaily.com
Go to court and lose out on £9bn car finance redress scheme, says FCA boss
Comments by Nikhil Rathi position watchdog for stand-off with claims management companies and law firms
ft.com
Trump’s tales are still muddling markets
Continuation of the Middle East war is sapping hopes of a return to more normal conditions after the conflict
ft.com
Iran war: What is happening on day 36 of US-Israeli attacks?
Iran claims responsibility for downing two US warplanes, as search under way for missing crewmember.
aljazeera.com
Iranian missile attack hits residential areas in central Israel
An Iranian missile attack has caused damage across residential areas in central Israel, according to Israeli media.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party
Glen Anderson, president of Rainmaker Securities, says the secondary market for private shares has never been more active — with Anthropic the hottest trade around, OpenAI losing ground, and SpaceX...
techcrunch.com
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday
Residential buildings destroyed by airstrikes in Karaj, Iran, on Friday.
nytimes.com
How Bombay went from a fort city to a bustling metropolis
A new exhibition charts Bombay's passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.
bbc.com
Iran war live: Tehran downs 2 US warplanes; Israel bombs Lebanon bridges
Celebrations in Tehran as Iran's military says the strikes show its forces still have fighting capability.