Trump’s ceasefire fails to heal Maga split over Iran war
Right-wing supporters of the US campaign condemn compromise with Tehran
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US ignoring evidence Russia is helping Iran because it trusts Putin, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s president tells podcast he has tried to draw White House’s attention to collaboration between Moscow and Tehran over strikes on US basesHow the Ukraine and Iran wars are starting to overl...
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'They were scared' - Warnock reacts to Liverpool defeat against PSG
Match of the Day pundit Stephen Warnock says Liverpool were "scared" of PSG following their 2-0 Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat in Paris.
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Woman given 15 years for role supplying drugs linked to Matthew Perry death
Drug dealer who supplied dose that eventually led to Perry's death in 2023 pleaded guilty to five felony drug counts.
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Prosecutors seek Woods' prescription drug records after Florida arrest
A legal order seeking the golfer's medications - including dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles - will be issued later this month, court record shows.
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Sheinbaum announces fracking plan as Mexico seeks to curb US gas reliance
Global energy shock prompts rethink of environmental concerns by world’s largest buyer of US natural gas
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Anthropic Supply-Chain Risk Label Should Stay In Place, Appeals Court Says
The AI company now faces conflicting rulings in its fight over how Claude can be used by the US military.
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Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal
The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.
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Liverpool outclassed as PSG seize control of quarter-final
Liverpool face a huge task to reach the Champions League last four after suffering a 2-0 defeat to holders Paris Saint-Germain in their quarter-final first leg at the Parc des Princes.
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Atletico take control of quarter-final tie with big win at 10-man Barcelona
Julian Alvarez’s brilliance inspired Atletico Madrid to a huge 2-0 first-leg win at 10-man Barcelona to take control of their Champions League quarter-final.
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Americans question Trump’s instinct on Iran war
Americans are split on whether to trust Donald Trump's instinct-driven approach to the Iran conflict.
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WireGuard VPN developer can’t ship software updates after Microsoft locks account
The popular open source VPN maker is the second high-profile developer to say Microsoft locked his account without notifying him and are blocking their ability to send software updates to users.
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Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records
Woods pleaded not guilty in his driving under the influence case in Florida last week after rolling his SUV.
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Trump administration signals it is mulling NATO withdrawal after Iran war
The US president has lashed out at European partners for declining to contribute military forces to the war on Iran.
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Macron welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and urges Lebanon’s inclusion
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire as “very good news".
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Dominant PSG beat Liverpool in quarter-final first leg
Goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia give PSG a 2-0 victory over Liverpool in the first-leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries that supply Iran with weapons
It's not clear under what legal authority Trump can tack on this tariff, and analysts called it an 'empty threat'.
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White House Secures Foreign Steel for Ballroom Project
The construction site for the new White House ballroom last month.
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Devastation in Beirut after Israeli strikes reduce homes to rubble
Hours after Israel hammered Beirut with multiple air strikes following the US-Iran ceasefire, residents searched for sur
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What to know about Israel’s strikes on Lebanon amid US-Iran ceasefire
Israel unleashed a massive bombardment on Israel a day after the US and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement.
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Jim Whittaker, First American to Reach Everest’s Summit, Dies at 97
Jim Whittaker in 1975, before his unsuccessful attempt to summit K2, the world’s second-highest mountain. More than a decade earlier, he had successfully topped Mount Everest, the first American to...
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Poke makes AI agents as easy as sending a text
Poke brings AI agents to everyday users via text message by handling tasks and automations without complex setup, apps, or technical know-how.
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Trump has found his Iran off-ramp – but at what cost?
Domestically and internationally, the effects of the war will be felt for years to come.
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Kane scores as Bayern beat Real Madrid in quarter-final first leg
Goals from Luis Diaz and Harry Kane help Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
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How War in the Middle East Paralyzed an Asian Food Giant
A boat transporting newly harvested rice in My Thanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, in late March.
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Vietnam Farms Hit by the War in Iran
The war in Iran, now in a two-week ceasefire, drove up the costs of fertilizer and fuel, pressuring farmers far from the Gulf. Our Vietnam bureau chief, Damien Cave, reports from the Mekong Delta o...
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Canva doubles down on AI and marketing automation with Simtheory, Ortto acquisitions
Canva says the acquisitions add strengths in agentic AI, data infrastructure, marketing automation, and customer engagement.
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Netanyahu: A ‘ceasefire with Iran will not include Hezbollah’
Netanyahu says the US-Iran ceasefire “will not include Hezbollah,” in his first remarks after the ceasefire.
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NASA releases picture of ‘Earthset’ shot by Artemis crew
New NASA 'Earthset' photo from Artemis II echoes Apollo 8’s iconic 'Earthrise' in historic lunar flyby.
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Has Trump Met His War Goals in Iran?
President Trump announced Wednesday he would move forward with diplomacy during a tenuous two-week cease-fire with Iran.
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A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage
This incident has brought negative attention to the new technology.
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Amazon to end support for older Kindle devices
Amazon told Kindle owners this week that it's ending support for all e-readers released in 2012 or earlier, making them virtually unable to load any new content.
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World reacts to ‘brutal’ Israeli attacks on Lebanon amid US-Iran ceasefire
Israeli attacks have killed at least 254 people and wounded 1,165 others, according to Lebanon’s Civil Defence.
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Wayne Perkins, Guitarist to the Stars, Dies at 74
Wayne Perkins in 1972. A versatile guitarist, he could adapt to a wide range of styles, including the melancholy pop of Joni Mitchell’s “Car on a Hill” and Bob Marley’s swaying “Concrete Jungle.”
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The Strait of Hormuz Reopens, but Global Shipping Will Take Months to Recover
After weeks of disruption, a ceasefire is easing pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. But backlogs, infrastructure damage, and delayed supply mean the system won’t return to normal overnight.
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Iranians breathe a ‘ceasefire’ sigh of relief as all sides claim victory
Celebration and scepticism coexist in Tehran as ceasefire offers reprieve despite doubts about its durability.
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Meta debuts the Muse Spark model in a ‘ground-up overhaul’ of its AI
This is the first model Meta has released under its Superintelligence Labs, led by former ScaleAI CEO Alexandr Wang.
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Meta's New AI Model Gives Mark Zuckerberg a Seat at the Big Kid's Table
Muse Spark is Meta’s first model since its AI reboot, and the benchmarks suggest formidable performance.
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Trump backs Israel, says Lebanon a ‘separate skirmish’ after ceasefire
After Israeli strikes on Beirut, Donald Trump said Lebanon isn’t included in the Iran ceasefire.
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Two more aces! Clark & Bradley add to hole-in-one tally at Masters Par 3 Contest!
Wyndham Clark aces the seventh whilst Keegan Bradley makes a hole-in-one at the eighth at the The Masters Par 3 Contest.
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How Trump’s promise to ‘wipe out’ Iran could backfire on US power
The world counts down to Trump’s threats of destruction.
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Tubi is the first streamer to launch a native app within ChatGPT
Tubi becomes the first streaming service to offer an app integration within ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that millions of users turn to for answers.
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Fed officials sparred over response to energy surge caused by Iran war
Minutes of March meeting show policymakers debated whether to focus on inflation or jobs market risks
ft.com
Twin NASA Control Rooms Support Artemis Safety, Success
Twin control rooms at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, are actively supporting real-time mission operations in lunar orbit as part of the agency’s Artemis II mission, hel...
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NBA Futures: Lakers' championship odds now 300-1
The Lakers' championship odds are even longer after the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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The Guardian view on London and antisocial behaviour: a real problem inflated by online panic | Editorial
Sadiq Khan has the right approach, but his critics are determined to see the capital as a fictionalised case study in lawlessnessLondon is much reviled by people who don’t live there. It has its sh...
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The US Army Is Building Its Own Chatbot for Combat
The AI system, trained on real military data, is meant to give soldiers mission-critical information.
wired.com
Craig Reedie, Who Fought Doping in Global Sport, Dies at 84
Craig Reedie spoke at a World Anti-Doping Agency conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 2019, the year he stepped down as its president. In 2016, he called a Russian doping scheme “a real horror s...
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Prosecutors seek Tiger's prescription drug records
Prosecutors want the times Tiger Woods' prescriptions were filled, the number of pills, the dosage amounts and any instructions that accompanied the pills, such as warnings about driving while taki...
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Sources: Kings' late foul was error, not tanking
The NBA is looking into what team sources say was a strategy mistake by Kings coach Doug Christie -- and not tanking tactics -- during Tuesday's loss to the Warriors.
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World Cup winners Packer & Galligan expecting baby
England World Cup winners Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer announce they are expecting a baby together, with Galligan due to give birth in October.
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Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome
Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.
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'Money, baby!' | Thomas gets first hole-in-one of The Masters Par 3 Contest!
Justin Thomas makes the first hole-in-one of The Masters 2026 Par 3 Contest.
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In criticism of the war in Iran, some conservatives focus their ire on Trump himself
The war with Iran has opened a rift inside of the MAGA movement. Now, some of its biggest names have gone from criticizing the war, to the rare step of criticizing President Trump himself.
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Lebanon PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire as Israeli strikes hit Beirut
Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam expressed optimism in de-escalation hours after Tehran and Washington struck a ceasefire deal.
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Anthropic’s New Product Aims to Handle the Hard Part of Building AI Agents
Amid rapid enterprise growth, Anthropic is trying to lower the barrier to entry for businesses to build AI agents with Claude.
wired.com
What Trump Has Accomplished in Iran After 5 Weeks of War
President Trump went to war with Iran pledging to prevent them from getting nuclear weapons.
nytimes.com
Tell us: have you received local election leaflets through your door?
We’d like to hear about the local election leaflets you’ve received from political parties in your areaHave you received local election leaflets through your door? We’d like to see them. In an era...
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Fire damages roof of Rio Olympic velodrome
A large fire damages the roof of the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park, but the venue's track is not affected.
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Nobel Prize Committee condemns Russian move to criminalise rights group
Memorial was co-winner of 2022 Peace Prize for its work in documenting human rights abuses in Russia.
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Scotland lose to Oman as rain hits again in Namibia
Scotland lose a reduced-overs match against Oman by 12 runs in what has been a frustrating World Cup League 2 visit to Namibia.
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Astropad’s Workbench reimagines remote desktop for AI agents, not IT support
Astropad’s Workbench lets users remotely monitor and control AI agents on Mac Minis from iPhone or iPad, with low-latency streaming and mobile access.
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Meta releases first AI model since Zuckerberg’s spending spree
Muse Spark ‘purpose-built’ for social media apps as investors question huge AI investment
ft.com
How Pakistan managed to get the US and Iran to a ceasefire
Backchannel talks led by Pakistan result in temporary ceasefire after weeks of fighting.
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Dodgers speedster Davey Lopes dies at age 80
Davey Lopes, a speedy four-time All-Star who won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981, died Wednesday at the age of 80 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.
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Trump says Lebanon not included in US-Iran ceasefire amid Israeli assault
US president says war in Lebanon is 'separate skirmish' as Israel kills dozens across the country after regional truce.
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Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents
The LAPD said the breach affected “a digital storage system” belonging to the city’s Attorney's Office. The World Leaks extortion gang was reported to be behind the attack.
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Scottish Labour pledges £30m to top up artists’ income to a living wage
Anas Sarwar says scheme would be part of overhaul of arts funding in ScotlandLabour has pledged to spend £30m on giving Scottish artists and musicians a living wage, mirroring a similar scheme in I...
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Ravens say Lamar excited to work with new staff
The Baltimore Ravens noticed a difference in quarterback Lamar Jackson when the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player reported for the start of offseason workouts this week.
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Freed French Citizens Return From Iran: ‘We Were State Hostages’
Jacques Paris and Cécile Kohler outside the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday. Ms. Kohler said they went through “daily horror” in Evin prison, a notorious facility in Tehran.
nytimes.com
What Is In Iran’s 10-Point Proposal, and How Does It Compare to U.S. Demands?
Iran’s 10-point peace plan presented to American officials included reparations for the damage it has suffered in the war.
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Billionaire son of ‘world’s richest banker’ challenges $35mn legal fees
Alberto Safra was charged more than $162,000 on one day alone by US law firm WilmerHale
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England's Buttler finds form with rapid IPL fifty
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler finds some form with 52 from 27 balls for Gujarat Titans, ending a run of 18 innings with a fifty.
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OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation
OpenAI's new Child Safety Blueprint aims to tackle the alarming rise in child sexual exploitation linked to advancements in AI.
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Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account
The maker of the popular open-source file encryption software VeraCrypt said Microsoft locked his online account, which may prevent device owners from booting up their computers.
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After 5 Weeks of War, a Look at What Trump Has Accomplished in Iran
President Trump went to war with Iran pledging to prevent them from getting a nuclear weapons.
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Israel launches 100 air strikes in 10 minutes across Lebanon
Israel carried out an unprecedented wave of attacks across Lebanon, saying it launched 100 air strikes in 10 minutes.
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Leicester lose appeal against points deduction
Leicester City lose their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules.
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Israel strikes central Beirut without warning
Israeli attacks pound central Beirut after Iran ceasefire, killing dozens and wounding hundreds, officials say.
aljazeera.com
BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world
It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?
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Databricks co-founder wins prestigious ACM award, says ‘AGI is here already’
Matei Zaharia has won the top honor from the Association for Computing Machinery. Now he's working on AI for research and says AGI is simply misunderstood.
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The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier
Pam Bondi's DOJ left election deniers frothing for more. Potential candidates for the attorney general job could give them what they want.
wired.com
‘When the knife came up through the pool table, audiences gasped’: how Iraq war epic Black Watch conquered the world
It was the play that rocked a nation. The makers of the devastating drama, which transported theatre-goers from a Fife pub to a war zone, recall how it grew and grewWithin six months of its launch...
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Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.
bbc.com
Did America lose yet another war?
The war on Iran has repeated the failures of past US conflicts defined by hubris and ignorance.
aljazeera.com
Raya? Neuer? Maignan? Who are world's best goalkeepers?
David Raya and Manuel Neuer dazzled in the Champions League this week - but are they among the world's best goalkeepers?
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Falcons' Pearce, facing 3 felonies, not at workouts
Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. is not at the team's offseason workout program amid his legal problems, coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday.
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Medvedev thrashed by Berrettini as racquets smashed in Monte Carlo defeat
World Number 10 Daniil Medvedev dumped out by opponent 80 rankings lower in second round at Monte Carlo Masters.
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Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill dozens hours after Iran-US ceasefire
Israel’s army says it carries out the largest coordinated strike across Lebanon since its renewed war on the country.
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Empty ships and shut wells: Why the Iran war oil crisis is not over yet
The war on Iran has removed hundreds of millions of barrels from oil markets. We visualise what that looks like.
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Are OnlyFans models the best way to explain the climate crisis?
Actor Megan Prescott has joined with Adam McKay in the hope that showing bite-size web videos of women undressing will persuade us to save the world. Will it work?The world, as we know, is in troub...
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World leaders welcome Iran cease-fire but want Strait of Hormuz opened soon.
Pro-government demonstrators in Iran react to the announcement of the cease-fire on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Alarm in health service over Palantir staff being given NHS email accounts
Exclusive: Sources believe AI tech company’s engineers have been granted access to directory of up to 1.5m staff UK politics live – latest updatesHealth service staff have expressed alarm that engi...
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Why tweaks - not major changes - expected to F1's rules
Andrew Benson analyses what changes Formula 1 could make at a series of meetings about its new rules.
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The Masters LIVE! McIlroy in early action ahead of Par 3 contest
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Final 3 days to save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
Save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until April 10, 11:59 p.m. PT. Secure your spot at the center of the tech ecosystem. Register here.
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‘Should it all just be renationalised?’ – your water crisis questions answered
Sandra Laville has been reporting on England’s sewage crisis for years. She answered your questions on the water privatisation scandal.Guardian environment correspondent Sandra Laville’s reporting...
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‘Stone Age’ to ‘Golden Age’: How the final hours before the truce unfolded
Frantic diplomacy collides with 'genocidal' threats in lead-up to announcement of two-week ceasefire between US, Iran.
aljazeera.com
What does the dark side of the moon sound like? Nasa’s sonifications are helping us imagine
As Artemis II returns from the dark side of the moon, Nasa’s transformations of electromagnetic energy into sound remind us that everything is vibrating – even while the astronauts are listening to...
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Scheffler slides as Masters fave; public on Bryson
Scottie Scheffler will head into the Masters as the favorite once again, but without his usual domination over the betting markets. Bryson DeChambeau has been the overwhelming public pick
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Feather shortage prompts badminton shuttlecock trial
Badminton's world governing body approves the use of synthetic shuttlecocks at some tournaments amid a shortage of feathers.
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Stocks leap as Iran ceasefire sparks global ‘relief rally’
Oil prices tumble following deal between Washington and Tehran to open Strait of Hormuz
ft.com
Keir Starmer leans into his Iran response to resonate with voters
Labour’s sober election pitch puts the prime minister’s handling of the war in the Middle East at its centre
ft.com
Carnival celebrations at a Hungarian retirement home: János Bődey’s best photograph
‘I asked them the secret to a happy life. “Good genes,” replied Magdolna, who was 87. “Avoid borrowing money,” added Irén, 86’When I saw these two elderly ladies dressed as bride and groom in a ret...
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Ikea’s New Lineup of Smart Home Gear Is Quietly Changing the Game
Ikea’s latest light bulbs, remotes, and more have arrived, plus plenty of other fun gear that’s well-priced and easy to control.
wired.com
Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
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Copenhagen review – atomic secrets and moral fog in a terrifyingly timely revival
Hampstead theatre, LondonMichael Frayn’s cerebral drama of science and conscience returns with urgency – although this production struggles to ignite its emotional corePaapa Essiedu recently spoke...
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Londoners may regret protest votes for Reform or Greens in local elections, says Sadiq Khan
Exclusive: Capital’s mayor warns people not to use next month’s elections as a referendum on Labour’s progressUK politics live – latest updatesSadiq Khan has said he can understand why some former...
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Atlassian launches visual AI tools and third-party agents in Confluence
Confluence users can now create visual assets within the software in addition to new third-party agents working with Lovable, Replit, and Gamma.
techcrunch.com
Israel launches massive strikes on central Beirut after Iran ceasefire
Israeli military fires barrage of missiles on Lebanese capital as it vows to continue war on Hizbollah
ft.com
How Pakistan Became Key Mediator Between U.S. and Iran
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan with President Trump at a summit in Egypt last year.
nytimes.com
What has conflict in Iran revealed about the UK’s geopolitical standing and military readiness?
Whatever happens next as US and Iran agree to a temporary ceasefire, some important lessons have been learnedMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe world breathed a sigh of relief in the early hours...
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World Athletics postpones Doha Diamond League amid US-Israel war on Iran
The multi-discipline event scheduled for May 8 will now be held on June 19 should conditions allow, organisers say.
aljazeera.com
Saudi Arabia’s vital East-West oil pipeline attacked
Conduit has become an economic lifeline for the kingdom since the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz
ft.com
'I'm going to be completely numb': How first-time players are preparing for the Masters
You can try to learn every shot, try to hit every putt, but come Thursday it will be a totally new experience.
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Mumbai’s historic dock quietens as fuel crisis chokes fishing trade
Fishing boats sit idle at Sassoon Dock as diesel costs cripple city's once-thriving maritime economy and livelihoods.
aljazeera.com
Democrats keep doing better in elections since Trump returned to office
With elections in Georgia and Wisconsin Tuesday, Democrats continued to overperform, which the party started in 2025 when it regularly improved on its margins compared to the presidential race in 2...
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‘This is my world’: Cornish director Mark Jenkin brings new film to home town
Exclusive: Director says authenticity is key as time travel movie Rose of Nevada gets first UK screening in fishing town of NewlynThe audience that turned out for the first preview showing of Mark...
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Falcons' Pearce, facing 3 felonies, not at workouts
Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. is not at the team's offseason workout program amid his legal problems, coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday.
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Scheffler slides as Masters fave; public on Bryson
Scottie Scheffler will head into the Masters as the favorite once again, but without his usual domination over the betting markets. Bryson DeChambeau has been the overwhelming public pick
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After Cease-Fire, Ship Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Remains Throttled
Cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz last month. Traffic through the strait has slowed to a trickle during the war.
nytimes.com
X is rolling out automatic translation and photo editing powered by Grok
New automatic translations and photo editing on X are powered by the company's flagship AI model.
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Dance hall dynamite just keeps on giving: Pina Bausch/Meryl Tankard: Kontakthof, Echoes of 78 review
Sadler’s Wells, LondonThis parody of courting rituals brings back its inaugural dancers 48 years on – ghosting their onstage choreography with footage of their younger selves, for a moving look at...
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How games capture the awe and terror of cosmic isolation
As real astronauts vanish behind the moon, games have long tried to evoke the fragile quiet of drifting through space• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereLast week’s lau...
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The Best Automatic Litter Box of 2026: Petkit and Litter-Robot
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
wired.com
Scotland & England fans in Boston face World Cup train fare hike
Scotland and England fans face a huge price hike if they travel by train to World Cup group stage matches in Boston.
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Rangers defender Sterling appears in court charged with drink driving
Rangers footballer Dujon Sterling has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving and drink driving.
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How nuclear batteries could speed the race to fusion power
Avalanche Energy is working on an DARPA project to build a new class of materials capable of turning damaging radiation into electricity.
techcrunch.com
The good, the bad and the ugly of F1's new 2026 regulations
F1's new-for-2026 regulations have come in for considerable criticism, but there have been positives, too. ESPN weighs up the good and the bad.
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Suzi Quatro review – at 75, her signature scream is still thrilling
Royal Concert Hall, GlasgowThere is something eternally teenage about the trailblazing rocker, who can still deliver at her glam-era best – but her rambling reminiscences are a bit Alan PartridgeSu...
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War Decimated Iran’s Leadership and Pushed Up a New Generation
A funeral ceremony for Alireza Tangsiri, the head of the navy for the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, and others killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, earlier this month.
nytimes.com
Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.
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Co-founder of Jalisco New Generation drug cartel pleads guilty
Érick Valencia Salazar was among a group of 29 alleged drug lords extradited to the US from Mexico.
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Iran Cease-Fire Does Little to Convince Netanyahu’s Critics in Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing elections before the end of October, has much riding on how Israelis perceive the outcome of the war.
nytimes.com
Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai Robot Vacuum Review (2026)
The Spot+Scrub Ai is Dyson's first robot mop, and it does the job. But the built-in AI didn’t blow me away, and its height works against it.
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Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
bbc.com
Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn – and six more ways to help bees to thrive
Like so many flying insects, these essential pollinators are suffering because of habitat loss and the overuse of chemicals. Here’s how to give them a healthier, happier homeWe know about honeybees...
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UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain report attacks despite Iran-US ceasefire
Several strikes reported across the Gulf region hours after the US and Iran announce a ceasefire for two weeks.
aljazeera.com
Gulf Nations Face New Reality, Whether Cease-Fire Holds or Not
Smoke rising from Dubai’s international airport after an attack last month.
nytimes.com
‘We’re new miyas’: Will BJP naming some Assamese Muslims ‘Indigenous’ work?
As BJP reaches out to 4 million Muslims in the poll-bound northeastern state, many remain sceptical of party's agenda.
aljazeera.com
‘We wanted to put a mark on the world’: the sweaty, singular indie music scene of early-00s Brighton
From Bat for Lashes to Brakes and the Pipettes, misfits on the south coast made fearless music amid cheap rents and salty air. Could this ever happen again?It’s any given night in 2002. We’re at th...
theguardian.com
China probes ‘malicious’ cyberbullying of teen diving champion Quan
Three-time Olympic gold medallist has faced toxic online abuse and considered quitting over comments on her appearance.
aljazeera.com
Meloni’s Trump trouble: Why Italian PM is distancing herself from US leader
The Italian leader's cosy alliance with Trump may have become more of a liability than an asset as key elections near.
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Iran War Live Updates: Fragile Cease-Fire Takes Hold as Both Sides Claim Victory
Global relief at the pause in fighting was tempered by uncertainty over what happens next. Israel declared its support for the two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran, but said it did not include...
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Israel strikes southern Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire
Air strikes hit the Tyre and Nabatieh areas hours after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced.
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How do you convince Americans to eat fish? Disguise it as meat, of course | Arwa Mahdawi
To tackle the US’s woefully low seafood consumption, drastic measures are being taken. Enter tuna that looks like chicken nuggets and salmon masquerading as beef jerkyThe seafood industry is trying...
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‘The water is no longer our friend’: how dredging is pushing Lagos Lagoon towards ecosystem collapse – photo essay
Taking sand from the Nigerian city’s lagoon to supply a building boom harms more than fish – it affects the entire food chain, erodes coastlines and is depriving fishing communities of their liveli...
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Lampard and Hellberg nominated for Manger of the Season in EFL awards
Frank Lampard, Alex Neil, Sergej Jakirovic and Kim Hellberg have been shortlisted for the EFL Championship Manager of the Season Award at the 2026 EFL Awards.
skysports.com
Medvedev mangles racket during 6-0, 6-0 loss
Former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev lost his temper, smashed his racket on the red clay court seven successive times and deposited the mangled frame in a trash bin midway through a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Matteo...
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De Lutiis signs new Australia deal after Ireland link
Massimo De Lutiis ends speculation of a move to Ireland by signing a three-year contract with Australia and the Queensland Reds.
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Charli xcx’s Brat movie marks the moment the mockumentary died | Zach Schonfeld
Spoof documentaries once skewered subjects by dialling comic ingenuity up to 11, but the genre has stagnated – replaced by showbiz puff pieces and right-wing provocations. Has their time passed?In...
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‘There are no winners’: US and Iran enter into fragile truce
Fragile truce does not bring permanent end to war between foes burdened by decades of distrust
ft.com
WNBA mock draft: There's a new projected No. 1
Lauren Betts and three teammates on UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks.
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Bristol airport loses legal challenge against Cardiff rival over £205m subsidy
Tribunal dismisses claim that the Welsh government’s financial package breached competition rulesCardiff airport has won a legal challenge brought by its rival in Bristol over the fairness of a £20...
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Oil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on ceasefire
Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.
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Neil, Lampard, Jakirovic & Hellberg up for manager award
Frank Lampard, Alex Neil, Sergej Jakirovic and Kim Hellberg are shortlisted for the EFL manager of the season award.
bbc.com
Lebanon excluded from ceasefire as Israeli strikes continue
Israel has backed a ceasefire between the US and Iran but made clear it does not extend to Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
US-Iran ceasefire deal: What are the terms, and what’s next?
Trump cites Iran's 10-point plan as a basis for negotiation, signalling potential progress towards long-term peace.
aljazeera.com
Scientists say we’ve been wrong about what makes sprinters fast
A new international study is shaking up how we think about elite sprinting, arguing there’s no single “perfect” running style behind the world’s fastest athletes. Instead, speed emerges from a comp...
sciencedaily.com
European bonds surge as traders trim bets on interest rate rises
Government debt in UK and Eurozone on course for strongest day since 2023
ft.com
Even as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trump
President Trump addresses the media at the White House on Monday.
nytimes.com
‘We’d all be in the destruction zone!’ Can anything stop today’s nuclear free-for-all?
The Lib Dems’ Sue Miller has spent most of her life trying to reduce the risk of nuclear war. And it’s not going well. Why are so few people talking about non-proliferation, let alone disarmament?A...
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‘Coming out in the 90s? You might as well say ‘I love cock!’’ Nathan Lane on gay life, Broadway and defying stereotypes
The brassy actor’s performance in Death of a Salesman is the crown jewel in a life spent on stage. He says it could be his last Broadway role“It’s, like, 10 minutes. I pee, I have a cup of tea, I p...
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Something just hit the Moon and left a bright new scar
For all its ancient, familiar features, the Moon is still changing—and sometimes in dramatic ways. Scientists recently identified a fresh 22-meter-wide crater by comparing orbital images taken year...
sciencedaily.com
LA sparring readies Collins for Lorente re-match
Scottish boxer Nathaniel Collins has put his body "through hell and back" in his bid to take a "massive" step towards achieving his world title dream.
bbc.com
UK house prices fall in March as uncertainty over Middle East war weighs on demand
Halifax reports market slowdown as mortgage rates rise
ft.com
Gulf, Arab nations react to Iran-US ceasefire announcement
Countries in the region welcome the temporary truce and urge negotiations for the war's permanent end.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement
Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.
bbc.com
Romanian football great Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80
Lucescu, one of the most successful Romanian football coaches and players, won several European club titles.
aljazeera.com
Make-or-break questions the USWNT must answer before next year's World Cup
USWNT coach Emma Hayes needs to use every match to answer some important questions.
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My Lover, the Rabbi by Wayne Koestenbaum review – as fierce and strange as anything you’ll read this year
With echoes of Balzac and Proust, this tale of obsessive love evokes the dangers and delights of forbidden desireWayne Koestenbaum has built himself a slow-burn reputation as one of America’s sharp...
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Stand by Me review – Rob Reiner’s nostalgic look at friendship and the loss of innocence still grips tight
The 40th anniversary re-release of the coming-of-age drama about four boys on a quest to see a dead body is a masterclass in directing, storytelling and acting Rob Reiner’s film, adapted by screenw...
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Packer ready to add to Red Roses' World Cup history with Grand Slam
Marlie Packer remembers when "a hundred fans and a couple of dogs" came to watch England play rugby.
skysports.com
The art of taking a lead: Why every step matters in baseball's game of inches
A bad lead helped keep the Blue Jays from a title. Tim Kurkjian explores the state of a critical skill.
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Keir Starmer welcomes Iran war ceasefire as he heads to Gulf to meet regional leaders – UK politics live
PM to meet partners in region to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of HormuzThe FTSE 100 jumped by 268.28, or 2.59%, to 10,617.07 points after the London ma...
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Russia to pay athletes banned from Winter Olympics
The Russian Olympic Committee will make cash payments to 116 of the country's athletes who were not allowed to compete at the Winter Olympics.
bbc.com
NHL playoff watch: Capitals in a must-win game against the Maple Leafs?
Washington must string together some victories to get back to the playoffs. Plus, updated projections after Tuesday's 11 games.
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Yemen’s teachers pushed to the brink as salaries collapse
Yemeni teachers juggle multiple jobs and endure hunger as protests grow over meager and delayed salaries.
aljazeera.com
Keir Starmer heads to Gulf after US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire
PM to meet regional leaders to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer is travelling to the Gulf to meet le...
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Performance key for Ireland against England - Flood
Ireland full-back Stacey Flood says "a performance is really important" for Scott Bemand side against England in their opening Women's Six Nations game.
bbc.com
Iran war: What is happening on day 40 of US-Israeli attacks?
The US and Iran agree to a two-week truce, just an hour before Trump’s deadline to escalate the conflict expired.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Trump announces truce, Tehran agrees safe transit in Hormuz
Iran has claimed victory and says upcoming talks in Pakistan do not mean the end of war is guaranteed.
aljazeera.com
Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach ceasefire deal
The Prime Minister welcomed the ceasefire deal and said the UK would do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire".
bbc.com
Pochettino's to-do list: What the USMNT must figure out before World Cup
There are no more friendlies or camps before the U.S. names its World Cup roster, so what does coach Mauricio Pochettino need to do before then?
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I felt really alone after World Cup win - Kildunne
England full-back Ellie Kildunne admits feeling "really alone" after experiencing an emotional dip following their Rugby World Cup win.
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The Black Death by Thomas Asbridge review – a medieval horror story
A magisterial history of one of the worst ever pandemics focuses on the individuals caught up in the chaosIn Venice, authorities tried to enforce social distancing by closing all the bars, and bann...
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The Testaments review – brace yourself for a bloody sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale
Don’t be fooled by the lighter tone of Margaret Atwood’s follow-on. June’s daughter is now grown up in Gilead, where daily horrors are still in full swing – and Aunt Lydia is backI had to give up o...
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The Cure review – eat-the-rich horror fable with a sinister life-extension twist
A fabulously wealthy teen girl with lupus makes a new friend who pulls her out of plush isolation and toward some dark discoveriesIt’s been a long, slow slog but after years of market research and...
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Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline
Google's new offline-first dictation app uses Gemma AI models to take on the apps like Wispr Flow.
techcrunch.com
TV tonight: Hugh Bonneville returns as Ian Fletcher in Twenty Twenty Six – what could possibly go wrong?
W1A’s bumbling head of BBC values is back – this time as head of integrity on the World Cup team. Plus: new thriller, The Copenhagen Test. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, BBC TwoIs the mood...
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US ceasefire allows negotiations on Iran’s ‘workable’ 10-point plan
Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire paves the way for negotiations on Iran's 10-point plan.
aljazeera.com
Birdwatch: Climbing to 4,400 metres to spot a rare rufous-bellied seedsnipe
Our writer travels to the eastern Andes in search of one of Ecuador’s most elusive birdsI’m out of breath – and not just because I’m desperate to see one of Ecuador’s most elusive birds, the rufous...
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UK opening new oil and gas fields would imperil global climate goals, experts say
Senior climate figures warn North Sea drilling would encourage fossil fuel exploitation by developing countriesOpening new oil and gas fields in the North Sea would “send a shock wave around the wo...
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Modern heroes and a ravaged Earth: reboot of 1950s space comic Dan Dare has liftoff
Beloved characters reinvented in graphic novel coming later this year – just as interest rockets in all things spaceSufferin’ satellites! The quintessential British space hero Dan Dare is back, 76...
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Colleges are trying to boost student voting. A Trump probe freezes data for that work
To figure out how to boost student voting, colleges have relied on a study about campus voter registration and turnout rates. A Trump administration investigation has cut schools off from new data.
npr.org
Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins House race in Georgia to replace Greene
Clay Fuller received President Trump's endorsement earlier in the election season in the race to replace former Rep. Marjorie Tayler Greene. He will serve out the remainder of Greene's term.
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Country diary: Watching the cows, chewing on memories of protest and parenting | Nicola Chester
Woolton Hill, Hampshire: I visit an old friend in an old haunt, where a small herd of Shetlands has been set to workThirty years on from the impassioned action of the road protests, the Newbury byp...
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Iranians commemorate victims of Minab school strike
Iranians have commemorated the victims of the US strike on a girls school in Minab, that killed 168 people.
aljazeera.com
World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East
Countries urge full commitment to two-week ceasefire, praise Pakistan for role in facilitating truce.
aljazeera.com
How China Built Its Vast Natural Gas Stockpile
China’s natural gas stockpiles — the world’s largest above ground — helped the country cushion the shock from the war in the Middle East.
nytimes.com
Freedom itself is at stake in Hungary
Sunday’s election will show if it’s possible to defeat Orbán’s illiberal democracy
ft.com
Perplexity revenue jumps 50% in pivot from search to AI agents
San Francisco-based start-up surges from push into more complex and potentially more lucrative AI services
ft.com
The Boys season five review – it’s the final outing for this gory splatterfest
As the extraordinary superhero satires comes to an end, a mighty showdown has terrifying parallels with modern America. What a horrifying pleasure it has been to watchThe Boys is back in town, for...
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The dystopian fantasy of uselessness
Fears that AI will strip our lives of meaning are based on three fallacies
ft.com
London Borough Yards development handed to lender amid struggle to find tenants
Scheme’s difficulties signal fallout from pandemic is still being felt in real estate sector
ft.com
The U.S. and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire
President Trump said the U.S. and Israel would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks if Iran follows through on its commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage.
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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Barcelona eye Italy defender
Liverpool and Barcelona are lining up a move to sign Atalanta and Italy international right back Marco Palestra. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Did a black hole just explode? This “impossible” particle may be the evidence
A bizarre, record-breaking neutrino detected in 2023 may have originated from an exploding primordial black hole—a relic from the early universe. Scientists suggest these black holes could carry a...
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Top Australian soldier charged with war crimes to remain in jail on remand
Ben Roberts-Smith faces five charges of the war crime of murder, which has a penalty of life in prison.
bbc.com
Iraqis celebrates US-Iran ceasefire as two-week halt in war begins
Celebrations have erupted in Iraq following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US.
aljazeera.com
Climate activist Greta Thunberg slams Trump’s threats against Iran
Polls have found that young people in the United States are more sceptical of foreign intervention and war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Iran agrees to open Strait of Hormuz for two-week US ceasefire
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says ‘if attacks against Iran are halted,’ then Iran agrees to a US ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
Iran ceasefire deal a temporary win for Trump - but it comes at a cost
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.
bbc.com
Soler, Lopez trade haymakers, ejected in brawl
Angels DH Jorge Soler charged the mound after Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez threw a high inside pitch, as both players threw punches amid a bench-clearing brawl in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game.
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Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller wins election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
He will serve out the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term, which ends in January 2027.
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Avalanche clinch Central, secure West's top seed
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch Central Division and secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but after the win, coach Jared Bednar was qu...
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How the Iran War Will Upend the Global Economy
The Iran war risks not just an energy Shock—but also a debt crisis.