Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-04-05

NHS urges patients not to put off care as doctors in England prepare for strike

People encouraged to ‘come forward as normal’ when BMA members begin industrial action over pay on TuesdayThe NHS is urging patients not to put off seeking the care they need when resident doctors...

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New UK farm inheritance tax rule will cause ‘significant challenges’, say accountants

Levy on inherited farms and family businesses worth £2.5m or more comes into force 6 AprilA new inheritance tax regime for UK farms and family businesses comes into force on Monday and will present...

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Dubois outpoints bloodied Harper to unify titles

Caroline Dubois floored a bloodied Terri Harper before outpointing her British rival to become the unified lightweight world champion in London.

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UK police arrest seven protesters near RAF base used by US

The activists were protesting the alleged use of the RAF base as a departure point for US aircraft.

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Dubois defeats Harper to win world championship grudge match

Caroline Dubois dropped Terri Harper en route to beating her rival world champion by unanimous decision.

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Driver faces impaired driving charges after Lao New Year incident

A driver in Louisiana US, was charged with impaired driving after plowing into a crowd, injuring at least 15.

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Struijk penalty sends Leeds to first FA Cup semi-final since 1987

Watch Pascal Struijk's score the winning penalty in Leeds United's shootout against West Ham to send the Yorkshire side to their first FA Cup semi-final in 39 years.

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Zhao thrashes Trump to win Tour Championship

China's Zhao Xintong thrashes world number one Judd Trump 10-3 to claim his first Tour Championship title in Manchester.

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Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?

Conditions in Gaza worsen amid the United States-Israel war on Iran.

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Israeli air strike hits crowd in Gaza City

Several Palestinians were rushed to hospital with severe injuries after an Israeli air strike hit a crowd in Gaza City.

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Britain's Cameron becomes two-weight world champion

Britain's Chantelle Cameron put on a dominant performance to beat Michaela Kotaskova and claim the vacant WBO light-middleweight world title at the Olympia in London.

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Analysis: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom

The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

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Cameron becomes two-weight world champ and calls for Mayer fight next

Chantelle Cameron became a two-weight world champion as she secured the vacant WBO super-welterweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Michaela Kotaskova.

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Scotney wins incredible battle to become UK's youngest undisputed champ

Ellie Scotney prevailed in a thunderous 10-round battle with Mayelli Flores to become the undisputed super-bantamweight world champion.

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Is war more profitable than peace? David Keen explains

A leading political economist breaks down how war can reward power and be beneficial for profits and political survival.

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Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer

A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the U.S. would confirm the rescue of Air Force service members shot down over Iran.

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Corner kick: Machado boots pickoff, rallies Padres

Padres third baseman Manny Machado kicked aside a pickoff attempt to help San Diego score two runs as they rallied from a four-run deficit on their way to an 8-6 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday.

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Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use

AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in their terms of service.

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Israel continues deadly attacks on Gaza while striking Iran, Lebanon

Israel has kept up its attacks on Gaza while striking Iran and Lebanon, killing at least four Palestinians on Sunday.

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Marlins' Fairbanks starts, goes on paternity leave

Reliever Pete Fairbanks, 32, was given a rare start by the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon to allow the closer to get home for the birth of his child, and the reliever threw a 27-pitch first inni...

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Leeds march on via penalties to FA Cup semi-finals after chaotic win at West Ham

Leeds marched to a FA Cup semi-final after a pulsating and chaotic penalty shoot-out victory over West Ham following a 2-2 draw in normal time.

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Frustration grows as Iran’s wartime internet shutdown breaks grim record

Since January, Iran's near total internet blackout has impacted jobs and businesses.

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Who plays who in Champions Cup quarter-finals?

All the details of this season's Champions Cup quarter-final line-up.

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Video captures Iranian missile striking residential building in Haifa

Video captured the moment of a direct hit by an Iranian missile on a residential building in Israel’s Haifa.

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Six seniors, four transfers, 48 years in the making: How UCLA won its first NCAA title

How a longtime coach and an eclectic mix of transfers finally delivered an NCAA title years in the making.

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‘Refuse to celebrate’: Christians in Gaza mark sombre Easter amid genocide

Christians pray in quiet gatherings to mark the resurrection of Christ while holding on to hope for survival and peace.

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As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help

We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.

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Israeli air strikes, shelling across Lebanon add to rising death toll

Widespread Israeli attacks pounded Lebanon from Beirut to Tyre on Sunday, adding to a rising death toll.

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UCLA blows out South Carolina for women's title

UCLA dominated every phase of the game in Sunday's women's national final, blowing out the Gamecocks for Bruins coach Cori Close's first championship.

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Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran

President Trump wrote on social media that “all Hell will reign down” on Iran unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.

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OPEC+ agrees to hike oil output, warns of slow recovery after attacks

The rise is largely symbolic as some key members are unable to raise ​production amid the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Starmer attacks Greens, saying vote for Labour rivals puts new workers’ rights at risk

PM also criticises business figures and opponents of changes, many of which come into force on Monday• Workers, pensioners and children: all better off. Ignore the critics – we really are standing...

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Workers, pensioners and children: all better off. Ignore the critics – we really are standing up for working people | Keir Starmer

Day-one rights to statutory sick pay and paternity leave begin on Monday, and that fits the pattern. From my own life, I know people’s anxieties, and I will respondStarmer attacks Greens, saying vo...

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FREE LIVE STREAM: Dubois vs Harper undercard including TWO world title fights

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Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.

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The Guardian view on Britain’s religious right: using and abusing faith in the pursuit of power | Editorial

A professed desire to protect the country’s Christian identity is cover for a divisive politics which ignores the central message of the gospelsIn an interview conducted a few days after the beginn...

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Pope warns world is becoming ‘indifferent’ to violence

Pope Leo XIV used his first Easter mass at the Vatican to urge global leaders to “choose peace”.

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Iranian missile strikes industrial area in southern Israel

Video captured the moment an Iranian missile hit the Ramat Hovav industrial area in southern Israel.

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Mighty Pogacar equals record with third Flanders win

Tadej Pogacar defends his title and wins a record-equalling third Tour of Flanders after dropping rival Mathieu van der Poel 18km from the finish.

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Israel’s Ben-Gvir details plans for Palestinian ‘death row’

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir excitedly outlined plans to establish a “death row” for Palestinians.

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Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX?

On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, we debated Elon Musk's vision for data centers in space.

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Norrie books De Minaur clash in Monte Carlo after three-set battle

Great Britain's Cameron Norrie booked a second-round meeting with Alex de Minaur at the Monte-Carlo Masters after coming through a three-set battle with world No 58 Miomir Kecmanovic.

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Chelsea drawn with Leeds in FA Cup semis as Man City face Southampton

Chelsea have been drawn against Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-finals while Manchester City will play against Championship side Southampton.

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Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran

US political scientist John Mearsheimer argues Israel, not Iran, is the Middle East country that is ‘highly aggressive’.

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DR Congo to receive ‘third-country’ deportees from the US under new deal

DRC gov't says deportees will begin to arrive this month, under a 'temporary' arrangment paid for by the US.

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Storm Dave damages Durham cricket ground as scaffolding blown down

Durham's cricket stadium has been damaged by Storm Dave, with fans initially told to stay away for safety reasons on day three of the County Championship Division Two match with Kent.

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Storm Dave damages Durham cricket ground as scaffolding blown down

Durham's cricket stadium has been damaged by Storm Dave, with fans initially told to stay away for safety reasons on an ultimately abandoned day three of the County Championship Division Two match...

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Iran’s World Cup participation depends on relocation from US, minister says

Iran awaits FIFA's response after requesting relocation of its games to Mexico amid the US-Israeli war.

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Is AI the new fracking?

The backlash against data centres chimes with energy Nimbyism of the past

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Suspected measles outbreak kills nearly 100 children in Bangladesh

Health ministry data show children aged six months to five years with suspected measles symptoms soared to 6,476.

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Nepal announces two-day weekends as fuel crisis caused by Iran war deepens

Saturday had been the only day off in Himalayan nation, which relies almost entirely on India for its fuel supplies.

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Former Matador Is Gored to Death Before Annual Bullfight in Spain

A matador performing a pass during the Corrida Picassiana in Malaga in 2024.

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In New Threats, Trumps Seems Emboldened by a Successful Rescue

President Trump at the White House last week.

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Thinking of You, Earth

On April 4, 2026, NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft’s main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Mo...

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Bama makes Oats among 5 highest-paid coaches

Alabama coach Nate Oats has signed a new contract that will make him one of the five highest-paid college basketball coaches in the country.

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In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants

Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment.

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Beavers thriving after being reintroduced to English wild – video

The National Trust’s wetlands project officer has described the effect of four Eurasian beavers on the ecosystem as astonishing, a year after they were reintroduced into the wild in England for the...

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Labour to back down on foie gras and fur bans to ease EU trade deal

Exclusive: Animal welfare charities ‘bitterly disappointed’ that Labour plans to backtrack on manifesto commitmentsThe government is to break a manifesto commitment to ban foie gras imports, and ha...

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James review – special band still filling arenas with anthems of warmth and humanity

First Direct Bank Arena, LeedsA talismanic Tim Booth is the pied-piper through a set that covers the five decades of this unique band’s beloved back catalogue alongside some fresh bangers‘I think o...

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Iran’s ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust

Zarif’s plan calls for limits on Iran’s nuclear programme and reopening Strait of Hormuz in return for end to sanctions.

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Nasa’s Orion spaceship four days into Artemis II mission: in pictures

Artemis II, Nasa’s first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years, is a key step toward a long‑term return to the moon and future crewed missions to Mars Continue reading...

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Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass

Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.

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UConn's Ball uncertain for title game due to foot

UConn guard Solo Ball has a foot injury and will not practice as the Huskies prepare to face Michigan in the NCAA championship game.

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Pope Leo Calls for Peace and Warns of a World Indifferent to Violence

Pope Leo XIV arriving on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square for Easter Mass, during which he renewed his pleas for peace and condemned violence.

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Victoria: A Queen Unbound review – darkness lurks beneath the myth of a model royal marriage

Watermill theatre, NewburyScreenwriter Daisy Goodwin imagines the old queen revisiting her diaries and reveals a tale of control and coercion behind Albert’s dutiful devotionWhen screenwriter Daisy...

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How Trump became tech’s regulator-in-chief

His interventions in the sector exceed anything the EU has done

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“We blame Trump”: Drivers line up for free gas as prices surge in the US

Drivers lined up for free gas in Chicago as fuel prices surge, driven by the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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Heatbit Maxi Pro Review: a Space Heater That Also Mines Bitcoin

Electricity rates have gotten so atrocious that this Heatbit wants to offset your costs with bitcoin mining. But the math doesn't add up.

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Giannis and Bucks potentially heading for divorce as war of words ramps up

It's all getting very messy between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Nelson Peltz’s bidding war highlights $25bn wave of asset manager consolidation

Quest for scale puts global money manager tie-ups on pace to crush last year’s deal total as costs and competition mount

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Life of Pi author Yann Martel: ‘I thought the Iliad was a book for old farts… then I started getting ideas’

The best-selling novelist explains why his new retelling of Homer’s epic offers the ideal antidote to the age of TrumpYann Martel’s writing studio, where he sits while we talk over Zoom, is a mere...

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US pilot from downed F-15E plane rescued in Iran: What we know

The second pilot from the fighter jet shot down in Iran is rescued by US rescue forces after 48 hours.

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3 Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026), Tested and Reviewed

These smart mowers are expensive alternatives to some good old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch the robot go by.

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With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid

Amid mass displacement and collapsing trust in institutions, digital wallets are becoming critical conduits for aid, connecting diaspora donors directly with communities on the ground.

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Durham tell fans to stay away from ground after storm damage

Spectators are told to stay away from Durham's Riverside ground at Chester-le-Street after it was hit by Storm Dave overnight.

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Mexican art world protests over plan to send Frida Kahlo masterpieces to Spain

Cultural figures sign open letter asking government for clarity on how long landmark collection will remain abroadOne of the world’s most important collections of 20th-century Mexican art, includin...

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Monica Barbaro: ‘Yesterday I went home thinking I’m a terrible actor and they’re finding out’

The California star may have earned an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Joan Baez in Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, but as she prepares for her stage debut in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, she s...

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Korda closes gap to Coughlin at Aramco Championship

Lauren Coughlin still leads at the Aramco Championship but Nelly Korda closed the gap on Saturday to just two shots as hilly Shadow Creek lived up to its reputation as a course on which pars are go...

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Messi scores as Inter Miami open new stadium with a draw in the MLS

Miami captain scored his team's first goal after David Beckham said the Nu Stadium was a 'dream come true' for Miami.

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Politics chat: Trump fires Attorney General Bondi, seeks to break campaign promises

Politically, President Trump is on his back foot as he prosecutes an unpopular war and seeks to break campaign promises on entitlements.

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Thousands rally in Iraq against ‘senseless’ US-Israel war on Iran

Protesters chant against the US and Israel, urging the global community to confront their actions in the Middle East.

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‘I was getting down with a guy and he decided to put on One Love. It was creepy’: Duncan James from Blue’s honest playlist

The Blue singer thinks Aqua deserve respect and his mum once did karaoke with a legend. But what record did he buy to please his nan - with mixed results?The song I inexplicably know all the lyrics...

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Trump seeks to end the war without it becoming ‘an abject failure’

Barbara Slavin of the Stimson Center says Trump misread the situation in Iran and now scrambles for a way out.

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Iran war: What is happening on day 37 of US-Israeli attacks?

A US crew member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump says.

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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Rescues Officer From Downed Fighter Jet in Iran, Trump Says

The rescue followed a two-day, life-or-death race between U.S. and Iranian forces to reach the injured airman, officials said.

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Scientists found a protein that drives brain aging — and how to stop it

Scientists have uncovered a powerful new clue in the mystery of brain aging: a single protein called FTL1. In aging mice, higher levels of this protein weakened connections between brain cells and...

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How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets

Under outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo, the French capital added bike lanes, cut traffic and reclaimed public space, but not without resistanceWhen Corentin Roudaut moved to Paris 10 years ago, he was t...

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Big-fight predictions: Dubois vs Harper - who wins?

Experts have their say ahead of the Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper world lightweight title unification clash, live on Sky Sports from 7pm on Sunday...

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‘Miraculous’: US rescues second pilot downed in Iran, Trump confirms

Iran claims another US aircraft involved in the rescue of the F-15 fighter pilot has been shot down.

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Dubois v Harper - world title fight predictions

Claressa Shields and Natasha Jonas are among those making their predictions for Caroline Dubois v Terri Harper in London.

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Transfer rumors, news: Fernandes to urge Man United to sign Portugal teammate

Bruno Fernandes has outlined one player he believes should be among Manchester United's midfield targets this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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‘Nothing prepares you’: The invisible lives of carers in the UK

Thrust into the isolated world of caring, a daughter learns how other sole carers cope, some under immense strain.

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'A messed-up situation' - world champion Dubois on family rift

Caroline Dubois opens up about her family rift and says she wants to reconcile with her brother Daniel, as she looks to unify lightweight world titles.

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Fair Work Agency’s priorities criticised days before its launch

Cornerstone of the UK’s Employment Rights Act ‘in danger of becoming a dead duck’, says Unite bossThe government has asked its new employment rights watchdog to reduce the regulatory burden on busi...

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TV tonight: David Attenborough’s sparkling new series before he turns 100

The great naturalist explores Britain’s backyards in Secret Garden – and it’s a delight. Plus: a celebrity travelogue with a difference. Here’s what to watch this evening6pm, BBC One Continue readi...

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Trump’s unpopular war on Iran

Most Americans oppose the US-Israel war on Iran. ​​No recent US war has ever started off being this unpopular.

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‘Nobody would forgive me if I told the truth’: new film about pacifist turned Nazi collaborator divides France

In Les Rayons et les Ombres, Jean Dujardin plays a real-life press baron partying during the horrors of the second world war. Director Xavier Giannoli discusses bringing this still sensitive topic...

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US rescues second airman from fighter jet shot down in Iran

Recovery follows combat search and rescue mission

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China Built the World’s Drone Industry. Now It’s Locking Down the Skies.

A delivery drone last month above Shenzhen, China. China has sharply tightened rules for the use of recreational and civilian drones.

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The professional negotiators who do deals with cyber criminals

With ransomware attacks on the rise, businesses are calling on a new class of security expert to help with high-stakes talks

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400% gains for AI stocks help drive Hong Kong IPOs to 5-year high

Deal backlogs and stricter quality controls are pushing some tech firms back to mainland Chinese listings

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UK courts Anthropic to expand in London after US defence clash

Keir Starmer’s government steps up efforts to get American AI start-up to grow its presence in Britain

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Renters’ Rights Act brings big changes to UK property market

New rules aim to provide safety and security for tenants, but landlords are anxious

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Campaign to curb cars in Berlin sparks uproar ahead of election

Conservatives and far right are opposing a citizens’ initiative to restrict traffic in the German capital

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Barton first Brit to reach WSL Challenger Series

Alys Barton has made British surfing history by qualifying for the World Surf League Challenger Series.

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Countries must not hoard fuel during Iran war, warns IEA

Fatih Birol makes veiled reference to China as he urges nations to avoid export bans despite worsening supply shock

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Business leaders now have ‘permission to be the assholes they are’, says Brené Brown

Researcher warns political climate is ‘sinister’ and ‘anti-empathy’

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Mars dust storms are sparking electricity and rewriting the planet’s chemistry

Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity. Powerful dust storms and swirling dust devils generate static electricity strong enough to spark...

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Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday, President Trump announced on social media.

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Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday after evading capture for more than a day in enemy territory, President Trump announced on social m...

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F-bombs, herky jerks and the Final Straw: Every Dan Hurley reaction from the Final Four

What's it like watching Dan Hurley lead UConn to the title game? In a word: exhausting.

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US satellite firm Planet Labs announces blackout on war on Iran images

Company says move amid US-Israel war on Iran comes after a request from the US government.

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

The site of a strike at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran on Saturday.

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Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump’s ultimatum; fire at Kuwait oil complex

Iran says US-Israeli attacks on the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone have killed five and wounded 170.

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