Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘we seek compensation, not war’
Iranian state TV has read out a message from new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei which says Iran ‘does not want war’.
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Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.
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Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
bbc.com
US-Iran ceasefire: Uncertainty over what’s next
Two‑week US‑Iran ceasefire pauses war; “who won?” unresolved as Hormuz, Lebanon strikes, Iran capabilities persist.
aljazeera.com
Judge bars Trump administration from nixing protected status for Ethiopians
Ruling marks legal setback for administration's efforts to roll back protections for various groups of immigrants.
aljazeera.com
Amid Trump’s Threats, NATO Labors to Survive the Iran War
President Trump and Mark Rutte, the secretary general of NATO, in the Netherlands in June. The two met again in Washington this week, as the war in Iran has deepened the gulf between Mr. Trump and...
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Rodolfo Acuña, 93, Forthright Scholar at Forefront of Chicano Studies, Dies
An activist in the academy, he wrote a foundational text in the field, “Occupied America: A History of Chicanos.” It is still in print and still assigned to students.
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Mateta scores on first Palace start since January as Eagles sweep Fiorentina aside
Jean-Philippe Mateta marked his return to the Crystal Palace starting line-up with his first goal since New Year's Day as the Eagles put one foot into the Conference League semi-final with a 3-0 wi...
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Indoor Testing Facilities available at the NASA Unmanned Autonomy Research Complex (NUARC)
Windshaper A large WindShaper fan array is available for dynamic low-speed and hovering flight research. The WindShaper is ideal for generating arbitrary wind gradients and wind gusts via a simple...
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Estevao could be Brazil's World Cup's surprise - Davide Ancelotti
Brazil assistant coach Davide Ancelotti has tipped Chelsea's 18-year-old winger Estevao Willian to be the surprise package at the summer's World Cup.
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I Am Artemis: Dan Florez
Listen to this audio excerpt from Dan Florez, test director for NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program: At 1:47 a.m. EST November 16, 2022, as the Artemis I engines ignited, NASA astronaut...
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CAF President Motsepe rejects Senegal’s corruption claim amid AFCON fallout
Senegal's government alleged corruption at African football's governing body after AFCON title awarded to Morocco.
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Venezuela Approves New Law to Open Mining to Foreign Investors
An illegal gold mine in Las Claritas, Venezuela, in 2016.
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Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer, dies aged 67
The Bronx born rapper and DJ helped introduce hip-hop to the mainstream and was also accused of child sexual abuseThe American rapper and DJ Afrika Bambaataa has died aged 67. The musician died in...
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Indoor Testing Facilities available at the NASA Unmanned Autonomy Research Complex (NUARC)
WindShaper A large WindShaper fan array is available for dynamic low-speed and hovering flight research. The WindShaper is ideal for generating arbitrary wind gradients and wind gusts via a s...
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What founders can learn from Anjuna’s layoffs and recovery
In 2021, Anjuna Security was growing fast, hiring aggressively, and chasing a market that seemed limitless. By the end of that year, the venture-backed cybersecurity company had scaled to around 75...
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Rafah crossing restrictions derail Palestinian student’s academic dreams
A Medical student was holding onto hopes of being a doctor, when the Gaza war caused restriction on attaining education.
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The Miniature Wife review – Matthew Macfadyen is wasted in this pointless comedy
Lower those expectations, Succession fans. The star plays a scientist who shrinks his wife (Elizabeth Banks) to 6in tall, in a screwball sitcom that should have been so much better I wonder what it...
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xAI sues Colorado over first state AI anti-discrimination law
Elon Musk’s AI lab claims the regulations violate free speech protections
ft.com
Netanyahu: ‘No ceasefire in Lebanon’, Israel open to peace talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised that a ceasefire is not in effect in Lebanon
aljazeera.com
Gaza journalists mourn Al Jazeera’s Wishah, killed by Israel
Wishah is latest Al Jazeera journalist to be killed by Israel in Gaza since the start of the war in October 2023.
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North Sea oil prices hit record high as Iran keeps hold over Hormuz
Washington-Tehran ceasefire agreement fails to stem global energy crunch
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Khamenei says Tehran ‘astonished the world’ during US-Israeli war on Iran
In a statement read out on television, Mojtaba Khamenei said Tehran will 'demand compensation' for war damages.
aljazeera.com
Rogers centre of transfer tug of war - Friday's gossip
Morgan Rogers likely to be centre of transfer tug of war this summer, Juventus gaining hope of signing Alisson Becker, Liverpool owners believe Arne Slot will still be head coach next season, plus...
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Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon, Netanyahu says
The announcement came after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday which killed 303 people, according to health officials.
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Sinner and Alcaraz through to Monte-Carlo Masters quarter-finals
Jannik Sinner saw his streak of 37 consecutive sets won at Masters 1000 level ended by Tomas Machac as the Italian reached the quarter-finals of the Monte-Carlo Masters with a 6-1 6-7(3) 6-3 win.
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Zelensky Sees Small Window for Peace
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in the city of Slovyansk, Ukraine, last month.
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Watching the Artemis II Mission Unfold at JPL’s Space Flight Operations Facility
Description Staff at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California watch the agency’s Artemis II mission unfold soon after launch on April 1, 2026, at the Space Flight Operations Facility...
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US fertility rate drops to all-time low, continuing a two-decade decline
The United States fertility rate has now been in decline for two decades, dropping nearly 23 percent since 2007.
aljazeera.com
McIlroy hits three birdies in a row to move into joint lead
Rory McIlroy hits three birdies in a row to move into the joint lead on day one of The Masters at Augusta.
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The Deep Space Network Acquires Artemis II Signal
Description A graphical representation of the Deep Space Network’s radio frequency antennas indicate signal acquisition from NASA’s Artemis II mission to the Moon on April 1, 2026, inside the Space...
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The Deep Space Network Acquires Artemis II Signal
Description The acquisition of the radio frequency signal from the Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon by NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) is indicated by the peak in the data signal shown on the...
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Watching Over the Deep Space Network Before Artemis II Signal Acquisition
Description Blanca Renteria, Artemis Deep Space Network (DSN) operations chief, monitors data at the Space Flight Operations Facility at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California shor...
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Watching the Artemis II Launch From JPL’s Space Flight Operations Facility
Description Staff at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California watch the launch of the agency’s Artemis II mission to the Moon on April 1, 2026, at the Space Flight Operations Facilit...
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Meta AI app climbs to No. 5 on the App Store after Muse Spark launch
The app was ranking No. 57 on the App Store just before Meta AI's new model launched. Now, it's No. 5 — and rising.
techcrunch.com
Disaster! DeChambeau takes THREE shots to get out bunker at Amen Corner!
Bryson DeChambeau fell back to three-over par after needing three shots to get out of the greenside bunker on the 11th hole at The Masters.
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JPL’s ‘Lucky Peanuts’ Before Artemis II Launch
Description A container of “lucky peanuts” sits above workstations within the Space Flight Operations Facility at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory shortly before the launch of the Artemis II missio...
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WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Latest deals and news
WNBA free agency is here. Jackie Young is returning to Las Vegas. Follow all the news, including key trades around the league.
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Supporting Artemis II From JPL’s Space Flight Operations Facility
Description The Artemis II mission patch appears in the center screen of the Space Flight Operations Facility at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California on April 1, 2026, shortly be...
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Scale of Beirut destruction revealed after wave of Israeli strikes
The damage from Israel’s devastating strikes on Beirut on Tuesday is coming into focus now that the smoke has cleared.
aljazeera.com
Scheffler shows intent with eagle at second
World number one Scottie Scheffler rolls in his first eagle with an 18-foot putt at the par-five second at Augusta.
bbc.com
Google and Intel deepen AI infrastructure partnership
The two tech giants are looking to co-develop custom chips, at a time where demand for CPUs is high due to a growing global shortage.
techcrunch.com
‘Not some piece of ice’: Greenland hits back at Trump insult
PM Nielsen calls Greenland a proud nation seeking to maintain global order, after US president calls it 'piece of ice'.
aljazeera.com
Zohran Mamdani on 100 days as New York mayor
NYC’s mayor reflects on childcare, housing, bigotry, Iran and the future of the Democratic Party.
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Zohran Mamdani on his first 100 days
100 days in, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces a performance review. We asked New Yorkers about his record.
aljazeera.com
Oliver and Taylor selected as World Cup referees
Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been named as referees for this summer's 2026 World Cup.
bbc.com
The 70-Person AI Image Startup Taking on Silicon Valley's Giants
Black Forest Labs has long punched above its weight in the AI image generation space. Its next move? Powering physical AI.
wired.com
Rory opens defense with 67, share of early lead
Rory McIlroy did not, by his standards, play his best golf in the opening round yet still managed a 5-under 67, good for a share of the early lead with Sam Burns and his lowest opening round at the...
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US Democrats warn Trump that Iran ceasefire must apply to Lebanon
Democratic lawmakers tell White House that allowing Israel to continue to bomb Lebanon could reignite the regional war.
aljazeera.com
Sidon residents recall horror of Israeli strikes after Iran ceasefire
Residents in Sidon are surveying the destruction after Israeli strikes flattened a religious complex.
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The Iran war is a warning: Britain must build resilience – at home and with our allies in Europe | Keir Starmer
We should not be at the mercy of events abroad. That’s why, from energy to defence to key social policies, we aim to remake our countryBritain has been buffeted by crises for nearly two decades now...
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A Newspaper Is Raided and a Rights Group Outlawed Amid Kremlin Crackdown
Dmitry Muratov, a Nobel laureate, during a meeting at Novaya Gazeta’s office in Moscow, Russia, in 2025.
nytimes.com
Does a US-Iran ceasefire mean the end of the war?
After a US-Iran ceasefire deal, strikes slow but tensions remain. Will this hold or collapse?
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on reversing the two-child benefit limit: a moment to celebrate | Editorial
More is needed to tackle inequality and deprivation in Britain, but the importance of this week’s step must be recognisedFairness was what the then chancellor George Osborne said he was aiming at w...
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LA28 Olympics opens ticket sales globally after record local demand
LA28 sold more tickets to the domestic audience than any previous Olympic Games as sales open to rest of the world.
aljazeera.com
IMF warns of looming inflation crisis on back of US-Israel war on Iran
The conflict has driven up prices of oil, natural gas, damaged refineries and other energy infrastructure.
aljazeera.com
Sierra’s Bret Taylor says the era of clicking buttons is over
Co-founder of Sierra predicts that AI agents will make software interfaces obsolete.
techcrunch.com
Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein in rare public statement
The first lady made a rare public statement on Thursday saying she was not friends with the late sex offender. She also said Epstein did not introduce her to President Donald Trump.
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Sadiq Khan demands stronger action on social media ‘outrage economy’
Mayor says disinformation, including about London crime rates, is ‘eating away at basic bonds of trust’Sadiq Khan has called on ministers to take significantly stronger action against social media...
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Michigan lands coveted Vols transfer Estrella
Tennessee's J.P. Estrella, a 6-foot-11 redshirt sophomore transfer, told ESPN he committed to Michigan, giving the Wolverines their first portal player since winning the national title Monday.
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I.M.F. Says Iran War Will Drag Global Growth Lower
Buildings of Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran damaged by airstrikes last week. The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that the war would cause slower growth in the world economy this...
nytimes.com
David B. Cornstein, Envoy Who Built U.S. Ties to Orban, Dies at 87
David Cornstein in 2001, when he was active in Republican politics in New York. Later, as ambassador to Hungary under President Trump, he joined in abandoning the Obama administration’s hard-line a...
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Trump and the Middle East: can Starmer do anything? – podcast
Keir Starmer and the UK government are scrabbling to keep up with Trump’s fast-changing position on Iran and the Middle East. While a two-week ceasefire is in place, how long will it hold for? Pete...
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Humanitarian situation in Sudan at ‘catastrophic levels’, says NGO
Humanity & Inclusion says people with disabilities face extreme challenges amid war and humanitarian crisis.
aljazeera.com
Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.
bbc.com
New Zealand rider Watts banned for mid-race punch
New Zealander cyclist Kiaan Watts is banned for 25 days by cycling's global governing body after he punched a fellow rider in the head during a race last month.
bbc.com
'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure
The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.
bbc.com
What Happens Inside Israel’s Detention System
Human rights groups, UN investigators and Israeli legal organisations say torture of Palestinians is part of a wider sy
aljazeera.com
Outcome review – Keanu Reeves sends himself up in Jonah Hill’s Hollywood satire
Hill writes and directs in-joke and insider-laden spoof about a nice-guy mega-star actor hiding a drug addiction, whose career is threatened when he’s blackmailed over a compromising videoThe famou...
theguardian.com
Transgender women banned from women's darts tournaments
The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) has announced only players assigned female at birth will be eligible to compete in women's tournaments.
skysports.com
The chips chokehold that could end the AI investment boom
Taiwan’s control of leading-edge silicon chips lies on a geostrategic faultline
ft.com
India’s Assam and Kerala states hold legislative assembly elections
Voting also held in the federal territory of Puducherry, while West Bengal and Tamil Nadu will vote later this month.
aljazeera.com
Israel bombed Gaza on 36 of the past 40 days while the war raged in Iran
Israel killed 107 people, permitted only 8 percent of medical evacuations, and admitted just 20 percent of trucks.
aljazeera.com
A record-breaking field: What to expect from Peru’s presidential election
Crime and corruption are top issues for voters as the country struggles to cope with persistent political instability.
aljazeera.com
Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Wishah, killed by Israeli strike, laid to rest
Mourners gathered for the funeral of Al Jazeera Mubasher journalist Mohammed Wishah in in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Avs' Kadri to miss 'some games' with finger injury
Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri will miss "some games" because of a finger injury, Colorado coach Jared Bednar said Thursday.
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Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade
The 79th edition of the influential festival boasts an auteur-heavy lineup – with one, very big, country conspicuous by its almost total absenceGillian Anderson and Cara Delevingne to hit Cannes as...
theguardian.com
Israeli attacks on Lebanon aimed to undermine ceasefire, critics say
More than 250 people have been killed in a barrage of air strikes on Lebanon since the ceasefire was declared.
aljazeera.com
US had hottest March on record as nation faced ‘unprecedented’ heat
The continental US registered its most abnormally hot month in 132 years of records, according to Noaa data March’s persistent unseasonable heat was so intense that the continental United States re...
theguardian.com
‘No more bending to Westminster’s will’ if Plaid Cymru wins power, leader vows
Rhun ap Iorwerth launches party’s manifesto and says he is unconcerned by Reform UK threat in Welsh electionsUK politics live – latest updatesPlaid Cymru’s leader has promised “no more bending to W...
theguardian.com
Sinner into last eight after 37-set record snapped
Jannik Sinner drops a set at an ATP Masters event for the first time in 186 days but he reaches the Monte Carlo quarter-finals.
bbc.com
Brazil bowler Cardoso takes 9 Lesotho wickets in record-breaking T20 win
Brazil's Laura Cardoso takes record nine-wicket haul in 189 win against Lesotho to claim best bowling figures in a T20I.
aljazeera.com
Kudus may require surgery after injury setback
Tottenham winger Mohammed Kudus may require surgery after suffering a setback in his recovery from a thigh injury.
bbc.com
‘I’m so glad they kept my acne in’: how a sparse, electrifying drama is reimagining a classic love story
Crime gangs, astonishing visual effects, the first acting role of rapper Loyle Carner … BBC drama Mint takes the plot of Romeo & Juliet and creates something uniqueMint, the new drama from Char...
theguardian.com
Scotland confirm final World Cup warm-up against Bolivia - live on BBC
Scotland confirm a friendly against Bolivia in Harrison, New Jersey on 6 June as their final warm-up game before this summer's World Cup finals.
bbc.com
Overnight by Dan Richards audiobook review – an immersive journey into the night worker’s world
From bakers in London to night ferry operatives in Aberdeen, the author narrates atmospheric behind-the-scenes stories of the people who work while the world sleeps‘To stay out late, to remain awak...
theguardian.com
Paul Dano: ‘Nobody needs to know about my high-school band!’
The actor on singing with Brian Wilson, why War and Peace is the best book ever written and what drew him to his latest film, The Wizard of the KremlinYou were wonderful as Brian Wilson in Love &am...
theguardian.com
Final 2 days to save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
Ticket discounts of up to $500 will end tomorrow, April 10, at 11:59 p.m. PT. After that, prices for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 go up again. Miss this, and you’ll be paying more for the same access to...
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Son of British couple detained in Iran calls on Starmer to press for their release
Joe Bennett says ceasefire presents ‘very opportune moment’ to raise case of his parents, Lindsay and Craig ForemanMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe son of a British couple detained in Tehran on...
theguardian.com
Jones to lead new-look England in Women's Six Nations opener v Ireland
Meg Jones leads an England team featuring seven survivors from September’s World Cup final victory over Canada for the launch of their Guinness Six Nations title defence.
skysports.com
The FBI Didn't Answer Texts From Minnesota Investigators for Days After Renee Good’s Killing
Messages sent to the FBI by an investigator with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension went ignored for at least two days, per records obtained by WIRED.
wired.com
Is the world economy heading towards stagflation?
Is the world economy heading towards stagflation?
aljazeera.com
UK spending on foreign aid hits lowest level since 2008
Government allocated 0.43% of national income to aid in 2025, with total spend down £1bn on previous yearThe UK government’s spending on foreign aid has hit its lowest level in nearly two decades,...
theguardian.com
Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after reopening
Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after reopening
aljazeera.com
Inside the Pro-Iran Meme Machine Trolling Trump With AI Lego Cartoons
Since the beginning of the Iran war, the group Explosive Media has released over a dozen viral videos mocking Trump and the US.
wired.com
The economic cost of US-Israel war on Iran
The economic cost of US-Israel war on Iran
aljazeera.com
Cardoso takes nine wickets in T20 international
Brazil's Laura Cardoso becomes the first player ever to take nine wickets in a T20 international, recording figures of 9-4 against Lesotho.
bbc.com
St Helens appoint Ekoku as new CEO after Rush departure
skysports.com
Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry
The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.
bbc.com
Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.
bbc.com
BBC to show Man City-Southampton FA Cup semi-final
The FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Southampton on Saturday 25 April will be broadcast on BBC One
bbc.com
Gillian Anderson and Cara Delevingne to hit Cannes as auteur heavyweights dominate festival lineup
The 79th edition of the film festival will see work by Pedro Almodóvar, Hirokazu Kore-eda and László Nemes considered for the coveted Palme d’OrGillian Anderson, Rami Malek, Cara Delevingne and Joh...
theguardian.com
Four die, dozens rescued in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK
Tragedy underscores failure to create safe routes for asylum seekers, say campaigners.
aljazeera.com
Dream-pop at its most divine: Cocteau Twins’ 20 greatest songs – ranked!
Forty years on from the release of their Victorialand album, we rank the Scottish band’s 20 best tracks, from goth beginnings to weightless masterpiecesAt first, Cocteau Twins gave every impression...
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‘The danger and value of water are in my blood’: how rain fences are making Dutch homes more climate resilient
Housing corporations are adopting rainwater storage in garden fences, reducing pressure during downpours and preserving water for times of droughtGood fences make good neighbours – but rain fences...
theguardian.com
Radify’s sci-fi plasma reactors could break China’s dominance of rare earth elements
Radify Metals is developing a new way to process a variety of metals that promises to be pollution free.
techcrunch.com
Sustainability v safety - Paris Marathon's water dilemma
BBC Sport speaks to two runners with opposing views on the fact there will be no single-use cups or bottles at this weekend's Paris Marathon.
bbc.com
Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing
Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of failing to build enough social and affordable homes.
bbc.com
Zack Polanski calls for UK to withdraw trade agreement with Israel after strikes on Lebanon
Green leader says PM should impose tougher sanctions on Israel and accuses country of acting in ‘completely uncontrolled way’UK politics live – latest updatesZack Polanski has called on the governm...
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Lebanon Latest: Israel kills hundreds in one day
Israel launches a wave of strikes in Lebanon that has killed hundreds, despite a US-Iran ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
Max Verstappen's inner circle is unravelling -- and so are Red Bull's hopes of keeping him
The departure of Max Verstappen's longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will add fuel to the inferno that is building over the four-time world champion's immediate F1 future, writes ESPN's Nate...
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Caf president would welcome corruption investigation
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has "zero tolerance" for corruption, which he says is "worse than cancer".
bbc.com
Global energy crisis is ‘the mother of all crises’: Turkish energy minister
Turkiye is a key regional energy hub due to its investments, location and oil reserves, the minister tells Al Jazeera.
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Iran’s Battered Leaders Emerge From War Confident — and With New Cards
A woman waving an Iranian flag in Tehran. Iran’s leadership is entering into renewed negotiations after the cease-fire with a new set of demands.
nytimes.com
World Snooker Championship schedule: O'Sullivan targets magical eighth title
Defending champion Zhao Xintong returns to the Crucible while Ronnie O’Sullivan will make a bid for a record-breaking eighth world title at the World Snooker Championship.
skysports.com
West Ham's Bowen helps former club Hereford over pitch issues
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen will pay for a much-needed new drainage system at non-league Hereford FC - the club he signed for 12 years ago.
bbc.com
Bosnian ball boy who hid Donnarumma’s penalty shootout notes hailed as hero
Afan Cizmic, a 14-year-old ball boy in the Bosnia vs Italy World Cup qualifying final, took away the goalkeeper's notes.
aljazeera.com
Argentina approves Milei’s glacier mining bill amid environmental protests
Legislative change backed by libertarian president makes it easier to extract metals in frozen parts of the AndesArgentina’s congress has approved a bill promoted by the libertarian president, Javi...
theguardian.com
Funeral held for Al Jazeera’s Wishah killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
More than 260 journalists have been killed by Israel in Gaza since the start of the genocide in October 2023.
aljazeera.com
Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC
Iran's deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between 'war and ceasefire'.
bbc.com
Grading MLB's City Connect uniforms: Eight new designs ...
From the latest looks to the designs of years past, we break down all of MLB's City Connect uniforms.
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OpenAI halts Stargate UK data centre project
Company blames high energy costs and regulatory uncertainty in blow to Starmer’s effort to build ‘sovereign’ AI
ft.com
St Helens appoint Ekoku as CEO after Rush departure
St Helens appoint interim RFL chief executive Abi Ekoku as their new CEO following the departure of Mike Rush in February.
bbc.com
The AI job loss story is all about bundles
Evidence on white-collar work displacement is beginning to match the theory
ft.com
Where to start with: Muriel Spark
From an extraordinary debut inspired by a real-life breakdown to a creepy masterpiece, here’s a guide to the Scottish novelist’s worksNext week marks 20 years since the death of the Scottish noveli...
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My New Band Believe review – beautiful ideas burst from ex-Black Midi man’s lovable debut album
(Rough Trade)Smoothing out the jump-cut chaos of his previous band, Cameron Picton brings entirely acoustic instrumentation to bear on these lovely, beguiling songsIn the middle of Hellfire, the fi...
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Maguire on his major lows and belief he is still one of world's best
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire on how his mum defended him in his lowest moments, his return to form, new contract and bright future
bbc.com
Fi Mini for Cats Review: Track Your Pets and Monitor Their Activity
This tracker attaches to your pet’s collar to monitor location and activity, charting trends over time to better understand your pet’s health.
wired.com
Meta Cafeteria Workers Did What Execs Won’t: Took on ICE and Won
In Seattle, activists inside tech giants are leaning into grassroots fundraising and peer support as petitions and protests draw little response from executives.
wired.com
Why Israel’s attacks on Lebanon could cripple US-Iran ceasefire
Ceasefire dispute escalates as US and Israel exclude Lebanon, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
aljazeera.com
Britain is in the grip of the fed-up-niks
What voters are really being drawn to is confident leadership that appears to offer new solutions
ft.com
Argentina passes bill loosening protection of its glaciers
The new bill will make it easier for provincial governments to allow mining projects in glacier regions.
bbc.com
Doug Allan, cameraman on David Attenborough’s Planet series, dies trekking in Nepal
Wildlife film pioneer has died aged 74 ‘immersed in nature and surrounded by friends’, his representatives have saidAn award-winning wildlife cameraman renowned for his work with David Attenborough...
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Kiss of the Spider Woman review – Hollywood high kicks into a slick musical revival
Curve, LeicesterTwo prisoners escape their grim Buenos Aires jail into golden age fantasy sequences that elicit big belting showtunes from Anna-Jane Casey’s baddieKander and Ebb’s early-90s musical...
theguardian.com
Trump’s administration trying to sell war ‘wins’ to a sceptical US public
Trump’s administration trying to sell war ‘wins’ to a sceptical US public
aljazeera.com
It shouldn’t take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security | Tim Lang
Everyone has a part to play in reducing our reliance on imported foods, but ministers must provide incentivesTim Lang is professor emeritus of food policy at the Centre for Food Policy, City St Geo...
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Bitten by snakes 200 times – on purpose: US man’s quest to help deliver new antivenom
Tim Friede put his ‘ass on the line’ to help stop snakebite deaths – whose numbers appear to be rising amid the climate crisisAs we overheat and degrade our planet, more people are set to come into...
theguardian.com
TCL NXTVISION Art TV Review: Just Fine
This low-cost art display can’t compete with the Samsung Frame Pro.
wired.com
Djibouti elections: Who’s running against Guelleh and what’s at stake?
Long-ruling leader faces no real competition as he seeks a sixth term in the strategic Horn of Africa country.
aljazeera.com
North Korea Tests New Weapons, Drawing Lessons from Iran War
File footage of a North Korea missile launch shown at a train station in Seoul on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Oil prices rise as concerns grow over 'fragile' US-Iran ceasefire
Crude prices have reversed from sharp falls on Wednesday when plans to pause the war first emerged.
bbc.com
Your brain can trick you into liking artificial sweeteners
Your brain might be quietly deciding what tastes good before you even take a sip. Researchers found that simply changing what people thought they were drinking—sugar or artificial sweetener—could d...
sciencedaily.com
This AI Wearable From Ex-Apple Engineers Looks Like an iPod Shuffle
Two former Apple Vision Pro developers made an AI wearable that only listens when you tap it. They hope to win where other AI gadgets have fumbled: privacy.
wired.com
‘If Luther hadn’t been a musician, the course of music history might have been very different’
The German cleric who sparked the Reformation - and profoundly changed Europe – saw music as a divine gift. He almost certainly didn’t say ‘Why should the devil have all the best tunes?’, but he s...
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The war on Iran: Nobody won, everyone paid
The US-Israeli campaign has failed to achieve its goals. Iran has been badly hit, and the Gulf is paying the bill too.
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Study: MLB average salary hits record $5.34M
Major League Baseball's average salary rose 3.4% on opening day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season's start...
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Can global supply chains recover from the Iran war?
Conflict upends flow of critical raw materials for manufacturing, aviation and technology.
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Trump Again Hits Out at NATO Over Iran War
President Trump complained on Wednesday that NATO had refused to participate in the war in Iran and help to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Roman Reigns' Top 10 WrestleMania main events: Which match finished No. 1?
Before Reigns challenges CM Punk at WrestleMania 42, we look back at his prior main event matches.
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In Germany’s East, the Far Right Could Soon Take Power. This Is Its Plan.
Supporters of the Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party at the party’s election campaign launch in Halle, Germany, in January of last year,
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I.U.C.N. Red List Moves Emperor Penguins to “Endangered”
Populations are declining as climate change causes the sea ice the birds need for survival to retreat, according to researchers.
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Artemis II Astronauts Witnessed 6 Meteorites Colliding With the Moon
The moon gets hit by space debris all the time, but some of it is so large that the impact generates light that can be seen thousands of kilometers away.
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Ukraine’s veterans’ theatre turns war wounds into catharsis
Wounded soldiers, wives and widows workshop ideas and stage plays in Kyiv, bringing the audience to tears.
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MLB Power Rankings: NL Central teams rise as AL powerhouse flails
Teams with championship hopes are falling down our list while a number of surprising starts have boosted the status of other unexpected contenders in Week 2.
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Record animal sacrifice attempts at Al-Aqsa spark status quo fears
Record attempts by Israeli settlers to smuggle sacrifices into Al-Aqsa Mosque mark unprecedented escalation since 1967.
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Maguire's remarkable Man United turnaround: 'It's made me stronger'
Fresh from signing a new deal at Manchester United, Harry Maguire opens up on some of the tougher times of his career at Old Trafford.
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What the Raiders can learn from last time they paired a first-time head coach with a No. 1 overall pick QB
The Raiders last paired a new coach with a rookie QB in 2007. Will it be different with Klint Kubiak and Fernando Mendoza?
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Four people die in Channel crossing attempt, French authorities say
Rescue efforts remain under way after the incident off the coast of northern France, local media is reporting.
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Iran cannot ‘hijack’ strait of Hormuz with shipping tolls, says Yvette Cooper – UK politics live
As Keir Starmer continues his Gulf visit, foreign secretary says laws of the sea prevent Tehran from charging for passage of ‘international transit route’Good morning. Keir Starmer is still in the...
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Drones, hype videos and data: The number crunchers behind the USMNT's World Cup prep
Players decide games and coaches help to guide them, but U.S. Soccer has a team of number crunchers sifting through reams of data to give them an edge.
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‘They will not get my vote this year’: Birmingham focus group shows shift from Labour support
Previous Labour voters in Yardley discuss issues including cost of living, public services and the Iran warAlmost two years into Keir Starmer’s government, the polls suggest that many swing voters,...
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Campaigners demand action to break UK’s ‘addiction’ to herbicides
Use of glyphosate has risen 10-fold in 30 years, raising fears for public healthIt was Scottish farmers in the 1980s who pioneered the practice of spraying glyphosate on their wheat just before har...
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The Beginning Comes After the End by Rebecca Solnit review – a manual for coping with change
In the midst of violent upheaval, the author and activist reminds us of the power and promise of transformationIn 2004, Rebecca Solnit released Hope in the Dark, a series of extended essays in resp...
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Coaches, GMs weigh in on SEC's top newcomers
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?
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BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
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Iran War Live Updates: Cease-Fire Enters Second Day Despite Hormuz and Lebanon Uncertainty
No oil and gas tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the truce took effect. Hezbollah said it was firing rockets at Israel early Thursday.
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OECD urges governments to rapidly unwind costly fuel duty cuts
More than 25 countries have introduced universal measures to shield consumers from high energy prices since the start of the Iran war
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Draft intel for all 32 NFL teams: Answering big questions, plus the latest buzz
Our NFL reporters answer questions for every team two weeks out from the draft, and our analysts weigh in with some new intel on picks and moves.
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Re-picking the 2016 NHL draft: Who goes in the top 3?
With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.
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NHL playoff watch: Clinching scenarios on 14-game Thursday
The playoff picture is coming into focus day by day. Here's the latest snapshot, plus projections for every team.
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Big Mistakes review – Schitt’s Creek creator Dan Levy excels in new cringe comedy
He plays a pastor on the run from a gang in this dysfunctional family sitcom. The cast is ace, with Taylor Ortega as the hilarious sister – and it has a blindsiding twist There are, broadly speakin...
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Three life terms for Kashmir’s Aasiya Andrabi fit India’s ‘broader pattern’
Legal experts say the 64-year-old grandmother's harsh conviction is mainly based on offensive speech-making.
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Ed Miliband hold firm! North sea oil and gas drilling won’t help anyone other than Nigel Farage | Zoe Williams
It’s worrying to watch Labour entertain Reform’s fantasies about fossil fuels. Only renewables will bring lower bills and higher energy securityEd Miliband is facing a dilemma, apparently. Reform U...
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‘He sent someone to intimidate me’: Christopher Anderson, the photographer who shot Jeffrey Epstein
A new book collects the acclaimed photojournalist’s images of everything from conflict zones to Donald Trump’s inner circle. He describes how his pursuit of truth even led to an unsettling encounte...
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Weekly sports quiz: How much does a javelin cost?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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Lebanon must be included in US-Iran ceasefire deal, Yvette Cooper to say
Foreign secretary to address City leaders in London as Israel intensifies bombing and Vance says Lebanon is not part of dealMiddle East crisis – live updatesLebanon must be included in the ceasefir...
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BDO axes 31 partner roles as AI pressure grows and profits fall
Move comes amid downturn for professional services after hiring spree during pandemic
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Scientists discover hidden gut trigger behind ALS and dementia
A new study reveals that gut bacteria may play a key role in triggering ALS and frontotemporal dementia. Harmful sugars produced by these microbes can spark immune responses that damage the brain....
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Iran war day 41: What’s happening in Lebanon, Middle East and beyond?
Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning after Israeli attacks killed at least 254 people in a single day.
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Thunder see off Clippers to seal Western top spot
Defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder clinch top spot in the Western Conference and home court advantage through the NBA play-offs.
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Fury unlikely to be world champion again - Wardley
Tyson Fury will struggle to become world champion again because of the current crop of belt holders, says WBO title holder Fabio Wardley.
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Space: the ultimate wardrobe challenge – in pictures
As the Artemis II astronauts return from the moon, we celebrate the science, suits and spirit of endeavour that took them there, all brought together in a colourful new book called Space Journal Co...
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You Are the Führer’s Unrequited Love by Jean-Noël Orengo review – Hitler, Speer and beyond
This unconventional exploration of Albert Speer’s duplicity during his Nazi years and into his rehabilitation is a masterful forewarning of the post-truth eraIn April 1975, Simon Wiesenthal, the Ho...
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McIlroy’s new era at The Masters begins - can more history follow?
Rory McIlroy’s preparation for The Masters has been unlike any other – a situation he has fully embraced since etching his name into the golfing history books.
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TV tonight: Matthew Macfadyen shrinks Elizabeth Banks in a new sci-fi comedy
Succession meets The Borrowers in The Miniature Wife. Plus: Jane McDonald heads to Nashville seeking musical inspiration. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky Atlantic Continue reading...
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Trump warns strikes will resume if Iran doesn't agree to his peace terms
President Trump said that any peace deal would not allow nuclear enrichment in Iran, and would need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as conflicting messages surface over the terms of the ceasefire.
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Ten years after Brexit, this is the UK: a divided nation frozen in time | Aditya Chakrabortty
Tribalism has not faded over the past decade. Instead, new research reveals our politics has become ever-more polarised and fractiousOn 23 June 2016, the British voter changed. Before that day, the...
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10% Dell Coupon Codes | April 2026
Get 10% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
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Man rescued after two weeks trapped in collapsed Mexico mine
A man trapped for nearly two weeks in a flooded gold mine in Sinaloa, Mexico, has been rescued by military divers.
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Trump slams NATO over Iran after meeting Rutte, renews Greenland threat
US president meets NATO chief, expresses disappointment over member states failing to back war on Iran.
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Country diary: There’s a pecking order to my bird feeder – but should I be feeding them at all? | Gwyneth Lewis
Cardiff: Robin then blue tit, siskin then goldfinch … I love this ritual, but I’m persuaded that it deserves more careful thoughtI’ve been away from my bird feeder for months and, on my return, one...
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George Clooney calls Donald Trump’s ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ threat to Iran a war crime
White House says only person committing war crimes is actor ‘for his awful movies and terrible acting ability’The long-running war of words between George Clooney and the White House has ignited ag...
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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Real Madrid work on mega midfield swap deal
Real Madrid and Liverpool are working on deals for Eduardo Camavinga and Alexis Mac Allister to swap clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Watch: BBC asks Artemis II crew a question in space
The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle has spoken to the Artemis II crew ahead of their likely splashdown on Saturday.
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Ackman in talks to launch fund to bet on investor complacency
Strategy would echo doomsday trades that earned Pershing Square a big windfall during the pandemic
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You, Me & Tuscany review – slick romcom offers solidly charming getaway
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page flirt their way through expected genre tropes in a watchable, if a little unspecific, slice of formulaic fantasyYou, Me & Tuscany is a perfectly wholesome and ha...
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‘My background cringes me out’: Jack Whitehall on poshness, comedy and his lockdown romance
‘After every tour, I hate the sound of my voice,’ the actor and comedian says. Yet here he is, working on a new standup act and about to host Saturday Night Live. What does he have to talk about th...
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The case for trade, remade
There are good reasons to believe it is likely to follow the rewiring of global finance earlier this century
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Iran war has exposed the weakness of the dollar
As Opec members have long understood, it is not a good idea to give users of your product an incentive to find alternatives
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Reform UK donor runs company linked to sanctioned Iranian conglomerate
Dubai-based Orico described by French court as ‘subsidiary’ of a group that is majority owned by foundation with close ties to Islamic regime
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The hidden tradeoff behind today’s most popular weight loss drugs
Weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery may work differently, but they lead to surprisingly similar results inside the body. Both significantly reduce fat while also causing a modest loss of muscle...
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Scientists discover spice synergy that boosts anti-inflammation 100x
Chronic inflammation often works quietly in the background but can fuel serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. New research reveals that everyday plant compounds—like menthol fr...
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Hit New Zealand comedy duo Flight of the Conchords reunion gigs sell out in minutes
Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement announce four shows at Wellington venue Meow Nui from next week – their first gigs since 2018New Zealand’s self-described “fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bo...
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Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'
The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.
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Martin Gugino, Activist Shoved by Buffalo Police at 2020 Protest, Dies
Mr. Gugino, 81, had filed a lawsuit in 2021 against the city of Buffalo and members of its police force after officers fractured his skull at a Black Lives Matter protest.
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36 Hours of Chaos: The Scramble for a Cease-Fire in Iran
President Trump’s efforts to circumvent the reality on the ground in the Middle East and move into a peace process have been hampered by an adversary that continues to hold leverage.
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OKC locks up No. 1 seed, homecourt throughout
The Thunder clinched the NBA's best regular-season record with a 128-110 win over the Clippers on Wednesday night, securing homecourt advantage throughout the postseason in their title defense.
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OKC locks up No. 1 seed, home court throughout
The Thunder clinched the NBA's best regular-season record with a 128-110 win over the Clippers on Wednesday night, securing homecourt advantage throughout the postseason in their title defense.
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US VP JD Vance says Lebanon is not part of the US-Iran ceasefire
US Vice President JD Vance says Lebanon is not part of the US-Iran ceasefire.
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Humans reached Australia 60,000 years ago, new DNA study reveals
Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence that humans reached New Guinea and Australia around 60,000 years ago—earlier than some recent theories suggested. By tracing maternal DNA lineages, the...
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Iran war live: Lebanon mourns as Israel raids shake Trump, Tehran ceasefire
UN human rights chief Volker Turk describes Israel's attacks on Lebanon as 'horrific' coming so soon after ceasefire.
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How a Cease-Fire Can Lead to Disaster
The first Gulf War’s lessons for what to do—and not do—in Iran.