Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads
The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.
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Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign
Smoke rises from an explosion in Tehran on Feb. 28, the first day of the war.
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World's best keeper? Raya helps Arsenal get back on track
David Raya is the best goalkeeper in the world, according to his Arsenal team-mates - and the Spaniard played a key role in his side's 1-0 win at Sporting.
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Is 'underestimated' Raya the best goalkeeper in the world?
Kai Havertz declared David Raya the best goalkeeper in the world after his saves helped Arsenal secure a 1-0 win over Sporting in their Champions League quarter-final first leg in Lisbon.
skysports.com
Billionaire investor Ackman makes $64bn bid for Universal Music Group
Universal Music, the label behind superstars Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, is expected to list in NY from Amsterdam.
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Sea-level rise is a health crisis and we must hold polluters accountable | Christiana Figueres
Those facing the earliest and harshest consequences are, overwhelmingly, those who did the least to create themThere are moments in history when a crisis long treated as distant reveals itself to b...
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Trump’s Iran Threats Look Like Self-Incrimination for Potential War Crimes
President Trump addressing reporters in a briefing on Monday at the White House, before his latest threat. Asked then whether he was concerned that the attacks he has threatened could amount to war...
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What we know about Pakistan’s proposed Iran war pause
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Israeli war on Iran are progressing.
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Nathan Farb’s Roving Lens
An immersion in the wide-ranging work of a photographer who has died at 85.
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Nathan Farb, 85, Dies; Photographed Hippies, Siberians and Mountains
His camera captured subjects as diverse as New York City during the Summer of Love in 1967, Siberia under Soviet rule and the Adirondacks in upstate New York.
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Iranian musician stages protest at power station over Trump threats
Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari has been performing outside the Damavand power station in a symbolic protest.
aljazeera.com
Djibouti and the Horn of Africa: new front in the war on Iran
Djibouti built its economy on the strategy of charging rent to different military world powers.
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Linda Dresner, Old-School Guru of Avant-Garde Fashion, Dies at 88
Her minimalist gallery-like store on Park Avenue was a destination for generations of moneyed New Yorkers and helped change the way clothing is sold.
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Iran warns region and beyond as tension builds ahead of US ultimatum
Trump has threatened to step up the US-Israeli war on Iran by destroying every bridge and power plant in the country.
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Trump allies play down Iran ‘genocide’ threats as critics warn of war crimes
US president’s latest escalation came ahead of deadline for Tehran to strike deal with Washington
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Pakistan appeals to Trump to extend deadline, Iran to reopen Hormuz Strait
PM Sharif cites progress in diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of war, urges to allow diplomacy run its course.
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I can’t help rooting for tiny open source AI model maker Arcee
Arcee is a tiny 26-person U.S. startup that built a high-performing, massive, open source LLM. And it's gaining popularity with OpenClaw users.
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Norman Bussel, Who Chronicled Veterans’ Unseen Traumas, Dies at 102
After a grueling year in a German prison camp during World War II, he endured crushing nightmares and survivor guilt back home, leading him to spread the word about veterans’ suffering.
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VC Eclipse has a new $1.3B to back — and build — ‘physical AI’ startups
Eclipse will put some of that money towards incubating, or building startups.
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Fu moves one step closer to a Crucible return
Former semi-finalist Marco Fu cruises to a 10-1 win in the opening round of World Championship qualifying
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How is the US-Israel war on Iran affecting Russian-Iranian relations?
Moscow has been benefitting from the higher oil prices while its ally is under attack.
aljazeera.com
Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities
Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.
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‘Policy of abuse’: Women march in Cuba against US energy blockade
The Cuban government has led several protests in recent weeks to call on the US to allow oil to arrive to the island.
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NASA’s Artemis II Crew Beams Official Moon Flyby Photos to Earth
The first flyby images of the Moon captured by NASA’s Artemis II astronauts during their historic test flight reveal some regions no human has seen, including a rare in-space solar eclipse. R...
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Legendary manager Lucescu dies days after resigning
Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80, five days after stepping down as Romania's head coach.
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Pope Leo slams Trump’s threat that Iran’s ‘civilisation will die’
Pope Leo condemned Trump’s threats that Iran’s “civilisation will die”, calling the remarks “unacceptable".
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Trump’s Threats of War Crimes Intensify Pressure on General Caine
General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a briefing on the war with Iran. He vowed that the force he leads would “always strike lawful targets.”
nytimes.com
One in eight British residents has left UAE since Iran war, data shows
Departures from Gulf state raise concerns among school operators banking on growth in student numbers
ft.com
Mediterranean migrant deaths mounting towards 1,000 in 2026: UN
The International Organization for Migration laments one of the deadliest starts to a year since record keeping began.
aljazeera.com
Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, U.S. agencies warn
A joint FBI, NSA and CISA advisory warns that Iranian hackers have 'escalated' their tactics in response to the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
techcrunch.com
Massive fire engulfs oil storage tanks near Baghdad
Video showed orange flames and thick black smoke pouring from “black oil” storage tanks in Nahrawan near Baghdad, Iraq.
aljazeera.com
'Penny has dropped' - Capsey tipped to hit new heights in 2026
Alice Capsey could hit unprecedented heights in women's cricket in 2026, having dialled in after "realising how much of a talent she is", according to Nasser Hussain.
skysports.com
Peter Schrag Dies at 94; Wrote of Dangers of California’s Populist Streak
His best-received book explored the state’s infatuation with voter initiatives, which were sometimes pushed with an anti-immigrant fervor.
nytimes.com
How AI is being used to target Palestinians
We examine how emerging military tech is used in war zones and how Palestinians try to use tech to their advantage.
aljazeera.com
Reinsdorf: Next Bulls GM must be sold on Donovan
Bulls CEO and president Michael Reinsdorf, who is looking for a new head of basketball operations after firing Arturas Karnisovas earlier this week, said Tuesday that retaining Billy Donovan as hea...
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Antonia Romeo handed powerful mandate to deliver No 10’s priorities
PM’s most senior civil servant now has task of rewriting civil service code and ‘making it recognised for improved productivity’ Antonia Romeo, Keir Starmer’s most senior civil servant, has been ha...
theguardian.com
U.S. Warns of Cyberattacks Tied to Iran on Water and Energy Systems
Energy systems across the United States may be the target of cyberattacks, according to the Trump administration.
nytimes.com
Anthropic Teams Up With Its Rivals to Keep AI From Hacking Everything
The AI lab's Project Glasswing will bring together Apple, Google, and more than 45 other organizations. They'll use the new Claude Mythos Preview model to test advancing AI cybersecurity capabilities.
wired.com
Firmus, the ‘Southgate’ AI datacenter builder backed by Nvidia, hits $5.5B valuation
Nvidia-backed Asia AI data center provider Firmus has now raised $1.35 billion in six months.
techcrunch.com
Tehran synagogue destroyed as US-Israeli strikes kill over a dozen
A synagogue in Tehran was struck in a wave of US-Israeli attacks overnight.
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Lindsey Vonn on life after the Olympic crash
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Afghanistan brands China peace talks with Pakistan ‘useful’
Kabul's foreign minister expresses hope that minor interpretations will not hinder progress.
aljazeera.com
Pressure on Starmer to curb US access after Trump ‘whole civilisation will die’ threat
Lib Dems, Greens and some Labour MPs demand UK block US from using its airbases for Iran missionsMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer is facing increasing pressure to limit US access to Br...
theguardian.com
What Defines a Civilian Target in War?
Airstrikes demolished Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran. The U.S. military’s law of war manual states that “the protection of civilians against the harmful effects of hostilities is one of the m...
nytimes.com
Intel signs on to Elon Musk’s Terafab chips project
The partnership brings semiconductor experience to Musk's latest high-tech project.
techcrunch.com
Thousands of England and Scotland World Cup tickets on resale at inflated prices
England and Scotland fans hoping to get to ticket to this summer's World Cup finals face paying vastly inflated prices through Fifa's official resale platform.
bbc.com
Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative
The new model will be used by a small number of high-profile companies to engage in defensive cybersecurity work.
techcrunch.com
What can't he do!? 15y/o WONDERKID smashes Bumrah for huge 6!
15-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes his first ball for six against one of the world's best bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah, who laughs on after the strike.
skysports.com
Experience the Rollout of SLS Hardware for Artemis III
Digital creators and social media users are invited to register to attend the rollout of the third SLS (Space Launch System) core stage as it is prepped to head from NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facilit...
nasa.gov
Charity cleared after claims it forced pupils to send Valentine’s Day cards to asylum seekers
Watchdog finds complaints against City of Sanctuary UK were ‘misleading and false’ after online attacks over its migrant welcome projectA refugee charity subjected to vicious social media attacks o...
theguardian.com
WHO halts Gaza medical evacuations after worker killed
Evacuations will remain suspended until further notice, WHO says, adding that the incident is under investigation.
aljazeera.com
Colorado QB's BAC twice legal limit in fatal crash
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit for driving under the influence when he died in a single-car crash near Boulder on March 1.
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Will Democratic wins affect plans for Florida redistricting?
After Democrats flipped two seats in surprising legislative elections, Florida political insiders weigh whether Republican should risk redistricting later this month to win more House seats.
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Top university says US-Israel attack targeted Iran’s progress, AI learning
Iran condemns systematic attacks on civilian sites, including academic hubs, as war devastates critical infrastructure.
aljazeera.com
Netanyahu: Israel shifting ‘balance of power’ with Iran strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is intensifying strikes on Iran.
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U.S., Israel and Iran Accelerate Strikes Ahead of Trump’s Deadline
An Iranian synagogue was destroyed from a strike in Tehran.
nytimes.com
Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon’s AI chips
Uber is expanding its AWS contract to run more of its ride-sharing features on Amazon's chips. This is a thumb-of-the nose at Oracle and Google.
techcrunch.com
Can Starmer maintain ‘defensive strikes’ stance as Trump escalates threats on Iran?
Warnings that US could attack civilian infrastructure draws questions whether it is legally plausible for UK to still claim self-defence• Donald Trump says ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Iran i...
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U.S. and Israel Coordinate Strikes on Iran as Trump Turns Up Rhetoric
Kharg Island in February before the U.S. and Israeli strikes. The United States launched a series of more than 90 strikes on the island, an Iranian oil hub, early Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war
No information has been provided specifying how the soldiers ended up fighting for Russia.
aljazeera.com
Lebanese Mourn Couple Killed in Israeli Strike, Exposing Rift Over Hezbollah
Funerals were held in Yahchouch, Lebanon, on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
NASA to Host Media Call with Artemis II Crew on Way Home from Moon
Media will have an opportunity at 9:45 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 8, to speak with NASA’s Artemis II crew members as they continue their journey toward Earth during their historic mission around...
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UK signals it will not let US use British bases to attack Iran’s civilian infrastructure
Downing Street reiterates that Iran conflict ‘isn’t our war’
ft.com
'I was ready': Vonn harboring no Olympic regrets
In an interview with ESPN in Utah on Tuesday, Lindsey Vonn, 41, said she does not regret her return to the Olympics earlier this year, despite suffering a violent crash 13 seconds into a race, addi...
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6 Takeaways From the Story of Trump’s Decision to Go to War With Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Trump at Mar-a-Lago, his club and residence in Florida, in December.
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How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran
The decision by President Trump to give the go-ahead to join Israel in attacking Iran was influenced by a presentation by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in February that lead to a series of disc...
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Anthropic ups compute deal with Google and Broadcom amid skyrocketing demand
Anthropic bulked up its compute deal with Google and Broadcom as the company has seen its run-rate revenue surge to $30 billion.
techcrunch.com
Joe Conzo Sr., Guardian of Tito Puente’s Legacy, Dies at 83
He went from being a fan of the “Mambo King” to becoming his manager and personal historian. Later, he kept alive memories of a bygone era of New York Latino culture.
nytimes.com
Rahm expects resolution over Ryder Cup future - 'We're going to work it out!'
Jon Rahm insists he is confident of being able to negotiate an agreement with the DP World Tour that would keep him eligible to feature for Europe’s Ryder Cup team.
skysports.com
Britain Reinforces That U.S. Cannot Use British Bases for Attacks on Iran
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been mocked by President Trump for refusing to join the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
nytimes.com
Reform cold calling public in bid to find ‘paper’ candidates for local elections
Guardian journalist among those to get surprise request, though Farage denies party are ‘begging’ people to standUK politics live – latest updatesReform UK has been cold calling people asking them...
theguardian.com
What the interest rate cap on student loans means for graduates
Decision to cap rate at 6% from September is unlikely to defuse row over crippling cost of debtFull story: UK caps interest rate on student loansThe government has announced a small concession for...
theguardian.com
Google Maps can now write captions for your photos using AI
Gemini can now create captions when users are looking to share a photo or video.
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Trump threatens Iran: ‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’
Donald Trump warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Sources: UNC's Malone top five in coaches' salary
North Carolina is making new head coach Michael Malone the second-highest-paid coach in college basketball, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Oh what a circus! The Greatest Showman hits the stage as a high-flying, hammer-juggling, banger-filled spectacular
The sleeper hit film has been transformed into a Disney stage show. But does it let exploitative huckster PT Barnum off the hook? We go behind the scenes of its launch run in Bristol‘Ladies and gen...
theguardian.com
From 9pm shutdowns to remote work: Egypt cuts fuel amid power crisis
Egypt is one of the countries implementing energy conservation measures amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
The escalating war on Iran’s economy
Iranians fear Trump’s threats against “whole civilization” are part of an onslaught on fabric of nation
ft.com
Sinner puts heat on Alcaraz in world No 1 race at Monte-Carlo Masters
"I'm going to lose the number one spot" - Carlos Alcaraz admits his defence of the top ranking spot is in danger this week at the Monte-Carlo Masters with Jannik Sinner chasing him down.
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Sinner & Alcaraz open clay-court seasons with wins
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continued their tussle for the world number one spot as they opened their clay-court seasons with commanding second-round wins at the Monte Carlo Masters.
bbc.com
British Medical Association accused of hypocrisy as its own staff strike over pay
Union rejected 4.9% pay rise for resident doctors, who are on six-day strike, but offered its own staff 2.75%The British Medical Association has been accused of the “height of hypocrisy” for offeri...
theguardian.com
BP shareholders advised to vote against chair over climate resolution exclusion
Glass Lewis says blocking of proposal to share company’s longer-term strategy at AGM raises transparency issues Business live – latest updatesBP shareholders should vote against its new chair over...
theguardian.com
Spanish politicians clash over request to move Picasso’s Guernica
Madrid and Basque government leaders call each other ‘provincial’ in dispute over the artworkA row has broken out between the Madrid and Basque regional governments in Spain over the latter’s reque...
theguardian.com
Wales suffer Holland blow for World Cup qualifiers
Wales suffer a significant injury blow heading into this month's World Cup qualifying double-header against Albania as Ceri Holland is ruled out of both games.
bbc.com
Mum of twins who says home was bombed in Lebanon speaks to BBC
More than one million people in Lebanon have been displaced since the start of the war as Israel expands its ground operation there.
bbc.com
Hedge funds make record bets against European stocks
Short positions rise sharply as traders eye economic fallout from Iran war
ft.com
IMF warns of emerging markets’ exposure to ‘flighty’ hedge funds
Non-bank lenders rapidly reduce holdings of EM debt during shocks such as the Iran war, analysis suggests
ft.com
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WHO suspends Gaza medical evacuations after contractor killed by Israeli troops
Israel's military says troops fired at a vehicle driven by the Palestinian because they believed it posed "an immediate threat".
bbc.com
Trump on Iran: ‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’
Increasingly angry US president escalates his threats to Iran as his deadline for opening Strait of Hormuz approaches.
aljazeera.com
‘Just so cheeky!’ Kemah Bob on FOC Fest, the celebration for femmes of colour in comedy
The standup is taking their club night to new heights with an all-day extravaganza. They talk about new talent, learning to laugh in hard times and ‘performative activism’Kemah Bob’s face lights up...
theguardian.com
Trump administration plans to cut cybersecurity agency’s budget by $700 million
The budget proposal would force CISA to operate with a significantly lower budget than previous years, citing the government's claims that the election misinformation programs were used to "target...
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‘I thought I’d finish the album then die’: how Angelo De Augustine came back from a medical nightmare
When the singer-songwriter and Sufjan Stevens collaborator became gravely ill, he had to learn to walk, talk, hear, play and sing again. Music – and a love of antique instrumentation – helped him r...
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ICE says its agents don’t carry guns in Canada as World Cup approaches
Amid fears of ICE deployment at World Cup venues in Canada, the agency says its personnel do not make arrests or carry guns.
aljazeera.com
Amid Escalating Threats, U.S. and Iran Float Ideas to End War
President Trump during a news conference at the White House on Monday.
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Amid Escalating Threats, U.S. and Iran Float Ideas to End War
President Trump during a news conference at the White House on Monday.
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The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets
On a recent episode of Equity, we talked to Arena Private Wealth to explore a growing trend: family offices bypassing VCs to gain direct exposure to AI startups, turning them from passive investor...
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Adobe launches Acrobat Spaces, a free AI-powered study tool for students
Adobe Acrobat Spaces is a free tool for students to use AI and create different kind of study material from documents
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‘Get a grip’: How Iranian embassies mocked Trump’s vulgar threat
Iran’s embassies launched a global trolling campaign in response to Trump's profanity-laced threat.
aljazeera.com
Why Liverpool ticket price protests matter to rival fans
Liverpool supporters' action against ticket price rises should be supported by rivals, according to the FSA
bbc.com
Reform would deny visas over calls for slavery reparations
The party says it wants to put African and Caribbean countries "on notice" after a vote at the UN last month.
bbc.com
Warner charged with drink driving in Sydney
Australian cricket great David Warner has reportedly been charged with drink driving in Sydney.
skysports.com
Szubarczyk, 15, breaks World Championship record
Polish teenager Michal Szubarczyk becomes the youngest player to win a World Championship match as he beats former women's world champion Onyee Ng in qualifying.
bbc.com
What’s Iran’s 10-point peace plan that Trump says is ‘not good enough’?
As US president's deadline looms, a ceasefire appears unlikely.
aljazeera.com
Marathon World Championships planned from 2030
World Athletics plans to launch a standalone World Marathon Championships from 2030, with Athens in Greece potentially hosting the inaugural event.
bbc.com
Taiwanese opposition leader to meet China’s Xi in a test of diplomatic skill
Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun's trip to China could make or break the party's prospects in upcoming elections.
aljazeera.com
Hearts and Celtic given potential final-day title decider
Heart of Midlothian and Celtic face a potential, final-day title decider in Glasgow on Saturday, 16 May after the Scottish Professional Football League announced the Premiership's post-split fixtures.
bbc.com
Greens promise rent controls and £1 bus fares in Welsh election manifesto
The Greens' set of promises for the Senedd election also include free bus travel for under-22s.
bbc.com
As Farage sacks an acolyte for his ‘shameful’ words, how far is too far for the high priest of toxic politics? | Martha Gill
The Reform leader cynically pushes the boundaries of how far he can go without alienating too many of the voters he needs – but it’s a perilous calibrationWhat counts as beyond the pale these days?...
theguardian.com
Ex-Australia batter Warner charged with drink-driving
Former Australia opener David Warner is charged with drink-driving in Sydney.
bbc.com
Videos capture shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Gunfire could be heard on videos filmed during a shooting near the Israeli consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
aljazeera.com
Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank as Talk Accelerates Around North Korea Succession
A photograph released by North Korea’s state media appeared to show the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, and his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, riding a tank last month.
nytimes.com
USMNT's Agyemang (Achilles tendon) out of WC
United States international Patrick Agyemang will miss his home World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles tendon injury.
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US-Israeli attacks on Iran are ‘clear and obvious war crimes’
‘We’re in the time of monsters right now where we are headed towards the law of the jungle’.
aljazeera.com
Barton denies assault outside golf club
Former footballer Joey Barton has denied assaulting a man outside a golf club.
skysports.com
‘Even more beautiful than I imagined’: the nifty Japanese printing gadget uniting artists worldwide
It’s fast, affordable and its colours are as vivid as screenprints. Designer and risograph devotee Gabriella Marcella talks about founding Riso Club, connecting device users from New York, London,...
theguardian.com
Szubarczyk, 15, becomes the youngest winner of World Snooker Championship match
Michal Szubarczyk became the youngest winner of a World Snooker Championship match in the first qualifying round.
skysports.com
Can Africa tackle the oil shock from the Iran war?
African nations are scrambling to secure oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts supplies from the Middle East.
aljazeera.com
Derby's Agyemang to miss World Cup with Achilles injury
Patrick Agyemang is ruled out of playing in a home World Cup for the USA after suffering a "serious" Achilles tendon injury in Derby win against Stoke.
bbc.com
Maguire signs! Watch EVERY PL goal from Maguire for Man Utd!
After signing a new contract for Manchester United, we look at every Premier League goal Harry Maguire has scored for the Red Devils.
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Vietnam's leader To Lam strengthens power in unanimous assembly vote
Vietnam's communist party chief is now also the country's president - an unusual concentration of power.
bbc.com
Palestine weekly wrap: Protests sweep West Bank after death penalty law
Israeli strikes on Gaza escalate with children among the injured and civilians killed in densely populated areas.
aljazeera.com
‘Dying of thirst’: Inside Gaza’s al-Mawasi water crisis
Residents in Gaza describe daily torment as water shortages worsen, leaving families desperate for clean drinking water.
aljazeera.com
How US, Israel are waging a war on Iranian culture, education
Iranian officials have told Al Jazeera the US and Israel's attacks seek to wipe out Iranian identity.
aljazeera.com
Men's college basketball transfer portal: Tracking who's on the move
Tracking news and updates for players entering -- and exiting -- the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season.
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Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
bbc.com
Iranian missile strike damages cars and street in Israel
Video shows damaged sidewalks and an overturned car following an Iranian missile strike on Ramat Hasharon in IsraeL.
aljazeera.com
Student loan interest rates on controversial plans to be capped at 6%
Limit will apply to all plan 2 loans as well as plan 3 postgraduate loans
ft.com
Pet Shop Boys review – no hits? No problem on first night of a masterful obscurities run
Electric Ballroom, LondonThe era-defining duo’s ultras are suitably spoiled in the first of this intimate five-day run, showered with rarities that put a different spin on their well-known history‘...
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Ukraine, Russia kill three civilians each in tit-for-tat drone attacks
Drone attacks killed civilians in Russia and Ukraine, a day after Zelenskyy renewed his Easter ceasefire offer.
aljazeera.com
Taiwan’s gender row boxer Lin takes bronze medal at Asian championships
Lin Yu-ting wins a medal in her first competitive fight since a gender eligibility row overshadowed her Olympic win.
aljazeera.com
Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer
The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.
bbc.com
US is ‘using Mexico as a garbage sink’ leading to ‘toxic crisis’, UN expert says
Marcos Orellana, a special rapporteur, found lax environmental standards and lack of oversight allowed pollution to accumulateRevealed: Mexico’s industrial boomtown is making goods for the US. Resi...
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A new economic superpower could spark a global retreat from fossil fuels | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
Eighty-five countries have sought a roadmap to phasing out fossil fuels. A conference this month offers hope they could uniteThis article is published as part of the global journalism collaboration...
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Barry gets first England call-up as Godfrey injured
Bay FC forward Keira Barry receives her first call-up to the England squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland.
bbc.com
Maguire signs new Man Utd contract
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has signed a new one-year contract at Old Trafford, with the additional option of a further 12 months.
skysports.com
McLeary replaces McAneny in Scotland squad
Rangers midfielder Jodi McLeary replaces Celtic counterpart Maria McAneny in the Scotland squad for next week's World Cup qualifying double header against Belgium.
bbc.com
UK government caps student loan interest rates at 6%
Minister says change for plan 2 and 3 loans in England and Wales will ‘protect borrowers’ from impact of global conflictUK politics live – latest updatesThe interest rate on plan 2 and plan 3 stude...
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USA striker Patrick Agyemang’s World Cup in doubt after stretcher exit
Agyemang looked emotional as he was stretchered off after an awkward fall during an English Championship game.
aljazeera.com
‘I couldn’t see, breathe or sing. I blacked out twice’: why are so many metal bands wearing masks?
From Sleep Token to Ghost and Slaughter to Prevail, the genre’s biggest stars are using freaky facial disguises. Are they hiding behind them – or revealing their true nature?When US avant garde met...
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Los Angeles Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup
A workers' union at the World Cup venue has asked FIFA to keep ICE agents away from the venue to alleviate their fears.
aljazeera.com
Australia Charges Ex-Soldier With War Crimes in Afghanistan
Ben Roberts-Smith leaving a court in Sydney, Australia, last year. The authorities did not identify the former soldier charged, but the announcement followed the arrest of a man identified by local...
nytimes.com
Ukraine Ramps Up Attacks on Russian Oil, Aiming to Curb Iran War Windfall
A satellite near-infrared image shows smoke rising from Russia’s Baltic port of Ust-Luga after a Ukrainian attack late last month.
nytimes.com
Trump and Hegseth invoke God and religion in Iran war press conference
Trump believes God backs US in Iran war, Hegseth compares airman's rescue to Jesus' resurrection
aljazeera.com
Nobody Knows How to File Taxes on Prediction Market Wins
Americans flocked to prediction markets last year. Now, it’s time to pay taxes on winnings. How do you do that? Great question.
wired.com
Weakened and Reluctant, Yemen’s Houthis Belatedly Enter War
Houthi followers and Houthi-affiliated military police take part in a pro-Iran demonstration, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in Sanaa, Yemen, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Iran releases on bail Japan national jailed amid antigovernment protests
The person released is believed to be Japanese broadcaster NHK's Tehran bureau chief, Shinnosuke Kawashima.
aljazeera.com
Bears HOFer McMichael, who died at 67, had CTE
Steve 'Mongo' McMichael died in 2025 at age 67 after a five-year battle with ALS, and his wife Misty donated his brain to research.
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What is driving the Houthis’ decision-making on joining the Iran war
There are two currents within the Houthis: one favouring caution, and another favouring commitment to allies.
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The Stranger review – lustrously beautiful and superbly realised modern take on the Camus classic
François Ozon’s adaptation of the 1942 novella L’Etranger passionately honours the original text while bringing a contemporary perspective to its themes of empire and raceA heatstricken reverie of...
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Pressing, profligacy and defensive lapses: what Slot must fix in Paris
Liverpool travel to Paris on Wednesday with head coach Arne Slot needing to find answers to a multitude of issues to keep their disappointing season alive.
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How Pakistan’s solar boom is shielding it from worst of Iran war crisis
A quarter of Pakistani households are now using solar panels. This insulates millions of families from the energy crisis
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Iran war: What is happening on day 39 of US-Israeli attacks?
Trump has issued a strict deadline, but a defiant Iran says the threats by the US president are 'delusional'.
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NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego leads the way, Washington back on track
San Diego Wave are the new leaders of the ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, while the Washington Spirit are soaring up.
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Resident doctors begin longest strike yet as Streeting accuses BMA of hypocrisy over pay – UK politics live
The health secretary and the BMA trade accusations over who bears responsibility for the collapse of talksGood morning. Resident doctors in English hospitals started a six-day strike at 7am this mo...
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Best comps for draft class: We asked experts to pick perfect matches on top prospects
Who are the best comps for Fernando Mendoza and more? We match prospects to current and former pros.
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New NFL mock draft: Schrager projects all 32 first-round picks based on what he's hearing
Peter Schrager leans on his intel after last week's annual league meeting to project picks in the draft. Here's where things stand right now in Round 1.
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Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.
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Iran War Live Updates: Trump’s Hormuz Deadline Hangs Over the Middle East
President Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants on Tuesday night Eastern time if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz. There have been no public signs of a diplomatic bre...
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NHL playoff watch: Ranking the most important matchups of Tuesday's 11-game slate
It's a pivotal evening in the hockey world. Here are the games with the biggest stakes, plus full playoff projections after Monday.
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Ireland aim to heal World Cup pain in Six Nations
BBC Sport NI looks at Ireland's aims for the 2026 Women's Six Nations before their opening game against England on 11 April.
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Untold: Chess Mates review – inside the anal beads rumours that rocked a sport
The ugly side of chess is pored over in this Netflix documentary, looking at how lurid online gossip led to a lawsuit, conspiracy theories and a bitter rivalry. Sadly, there’s little new here‘Every...
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When I get abused just for dancing, it shows how far hatred of politicians has gone | Stella Creasy
Concern over MPs’ competence is one thing, but this is silencing opponents’ voices by character assassination, and it leads to a dark placeStella Creasy is the Labour and Cooperative MP for Waltham...
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Red Roses 'super mums' participate in Six Nations camp while pregnant
The Red Roses inspired a generation when they won their first Women's Rugby World Cup in 11 years home soil - and they are now continuing to set an example off the pitch.
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Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square offers to buy Universal Music Group
Deal would shift the listing of the world’s largest music company from Amsterdam to New York
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Fraud, abuse and broken promises: Why MLB could be headed for an international draft
As the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.
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Australia arrests ex-soldier Roberts-Smith over alleged Afghan war crimes
Arrest comes after Roberts-Smith lost case against reporters who said he was involved in murders of unarmed Afghan men.
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Iran says US-Israeli projectile has struck a synagogue in Tehran
A US-Israeli strike has caused extensive damage to a synagogue in Tehran, according to a video by Mehr News.
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Slither review – James Gunn’s Troma-style comedy horror debut gets a reboot for reputational glow-up
DC Universe supremo Gunn’s thinly conceived debut feature gets a glossy repackaging for seemingly no other reason than his later successThis grotesquerie-heavy exercise in comic body horror was wri...
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Resident doctors’ strike has torpedoed pay rises and training posts, says Wes Streeting
Exclusive: Health secretary says industrial action in England also threatens to derail NHS progress on waiting timesWes Streeting has accused resident doctors of “torpedoing” their own pay rises an...
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Schools in knife crime hotspots to get specialist training
A new partnership will provide training for school leaders about knife-crime risk, the government says.
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AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost
Rocket's new AI platform combines strategy, product building, and competitive intelligence, aiming to move beyond code generation.
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Taiwan opposition leader makes first China visit since 2016
Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".
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TV tonight: a debauched genius lawyer in a flashy Italian drama
Lorenazo Ligas is a brilliant but flawed hero in fun new series Ligas. Plus: Do you have OCD? Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky Atlantic Lorenzo Ligas (Luca Argentero) is a debauched geni...
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China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead
Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.
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54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey
BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey.
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‘It’s heartbreaking’: resident doctors in England face halt on new training posts
Withdrawal of additional speciality training roles amid strike deadlock has left some doctors with uncertain futureAfter almost two years on the NHS frontline as a resident doctor, Heather Gunn say...
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‘Seismic change’: how election wins for nationalists in Celtic nations could reshape UK
With polls suggesting Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin could be in power after May vote, constitutional challenges may lie aheadIn four weeks, the shape of British politics is likely to change dr...
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As Iran war exposes global dependence on fossil fuels, the biggest emitters are reaping the rewards
Worst polluters hold world’s future in their hands as they benefit from higher fossil fuel prices, but global trends favour renewablesOil stands at about $110 a barrel and some forecasts have predi...
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UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’
Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUKBritish manufacturers have said they will have to pay an extra £940m a year in business rates because o...
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Want to know capitalism’s endgame? Just look at private equity – it has captured our everyday lives | Hettie O'Brien
These companies now own everything from nurseries to care homes, squeezing vital services for profit while we foot the billIt was the free croissants that gave it away. And the Scandinavian-style f...
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Artemis II astronauts head back to Earth after record-breaking Moon trip
Donald Trump congratulates crew and promises Nasa will establish human lunar presence
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‘Why would Iran agree to a ceasefire given US and Israeli track record?’
Political analyst Trita Parsi says no one should be surprised that Iran has rejected the idea of a US ceasefire deal.
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Vance to Visit Hungary to Boost Orban Before Election
Prime Minister Viktor Orban at a campaign rally in Kaposvar, Hungary, in March.
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Why Hungary’s Election Could Swing on Roma Votes
Roma and non-Roma children at a mixed kindergarten in Kalocsa, Hungary.
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In Paris’s Catacombs, Can a Restoration Breathe New Life Into City’s Dead?
Workers restoring the catacombs in Paris last month.
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Drought Parches Florida
The state was unusually dry for much of 2025, but the intensity of the drought has ratcheted up since January 2026.
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AI design platform Picsart launches a creator monetization program
The program invites creators to create original content with Picsart tools for a specific campaign, share it on their social channels, and earn revenue based on how their audience engages.
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Jeff Bezos’s new lab hires xAI co-founder from OpenAI
Kyle Kosic joins Project Prometheus, the secretive start-up working on systems that can understand the physical world
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Top record labels and start-up Suno hit impasse in AI-generated music talks
One executive says there is ‘no path’ towards licensing deal under current proposal
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‘Coke and booze didn’t help my creativity’: Joe Eszterhas on his wild times – and his supernatural, anti-woke Basic Instinct reboot
He was the screenwriting colossus behind Flashdance, Jagged Edge, Showgirls and more. Now clean, ‘Hollywood’s Shakespeare’ talks about today’s scared studios, his refugee trauma – and taking acid w...
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A gangster, a bogus inheritance and a dead 19-year-old: the mystery Patrick Radden Keefe couldn’t ignore
When Zac Brettler jumped to his death in London, the coroner recorded an open verdict, admitting: ‘I don’t know what happened.’ The acclaimed author of Say Nothing and, now, London Falling, talks a...
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US counts cost of equipment destroyed in Iran war
Lost aircraft and radars contribute to estimated $500mn daily price tag and leave US exposed elsewhere
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The future of global trade won’t depend on the Strait of Hormuz
A new infrastructure is being built rapidly to avoid the strategic chokepoint and ensure global energy and food security
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Liverpool fight for Monaco forward
Manchester United and Liverpool are stepping up interest in AS Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest human travel from Earth
Four astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II mission have broken the record for the farthest human travel from Earth.
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JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid
The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.
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Vance heads to Budapest to shore up Orban’s support before Sunday vote
US vice president's Budapest trip highlights US-Hungary far-right alignment as Orban faces toughest electoral challenge.
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Anthropic strikes chips deal with Google and Broadcom
AI start-up secures more computing capacity as annualised revenues hit $30bn
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Earth’s most powerful ocean current didn’t form the way we thought
A colossal ocean current encircling Antarctica—stronger than all the world’s rivers combined—played a far more complex role in shaping Earth’s climate than scientists once thought. New research sho...
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Iran war live: Trump warns of attacks as Hormuz deal deadline nears
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says US forces are carrying out more strikes on Iran than any day since start of war.
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America Has Lost the Arab World
Wars in Gaza, Iran, and elsewhere have sunk Washington’s reputation—maybe for good.
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America and China Can Make AI Safer
Cooperation is necessary—and possible.
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A Flawed Formula for Peace in Ukraine
Trump can’t end a war with a real estate transaction.