West Ham have fresh hope - but Spurs now in uncharted territory
West Ham's thumping win over Wolves not only boosts their own Premier League survival hopes, but plunges Tottenham into the drop zone - and to new depths.
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New Evidence Further Implicates U.S. Missiles in Strikes That Killed 21 Civilians in Iran
Additional images and video build on earlier analysis, which the Pentagon has disputed, showing Precision Strike Missiles, or PrSMs, hit a sports hall and residential areas in the Iranian city of L...
nytimes.com
‘That’ll be the end’: actor Sam Neill joins fight to stop controversial goldmine near his New Zealand vineyard
Neill says ‘one of the most beautiful and remote places in the world’ will be permanently changed if Bendigo-Ophir wins fast-track approvalThe grapevines in Sam Neill’s vineyard in Central Otago –...
theguardian.com
Trump Is Racing to Redefine ‘America First’ in a Time of War
President Trump holding a “Make America Great Again” hat on his way to his golf club in Miami last year.
nytimes.com
Thomas S. Langner, Who Linked Social Ills to Mental Illness, Dies at 102
He helped lead what became known as the Midtown Manhattan Study, which showed that mental impairment is highly correlated with low socioeconomic status.
nytimes.com
Eliot Engel, a 16-Term Bronx Liberal in Congress, Dies at 79
Representative Eliot Engel in his Bronx office in 1998. He was a reliable champion of liberal causes.
nytimes.com
How to watch NASA’s Artemis II splash back down to Earth
NASA's Artemis II mission has traveled farther from Earth than any mission before. Here's how to watch the crew's return landing in the Pacific Ocean.
techcrunch.com
With Peace Talks Set to Begin, Prospects for Long-Term Deal Uncertain
Before his departure on Friday for talks in Pakistan, Vice President JD Vance said he believed the negotiations were “going to be positive,” but he also had a warning for Iran.
nytimes.com
Cyber security stocks fall on worries over Anthropic’s advanced AI tool
Mythos model was able to detect critical software vulnerabilities that were missed by legacy systems
ft.com
Bath fightback stuns Northampton in quarter-final classic
Bath come from 21 points down to beat Prem leaders Northampton 43-41 and reach the semi-finals of the Champions Cup in an incredible clash at the Rec.
bbc.com
Impressive Ulster into Challenge Cup semi-finals
Ulster are one game away from a first European final since 2012 after a 41-24 win over La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
bbc.com
Facing Many Crises, Pakistan Tries to End a Big One — in Iran
Watching coverage of the Iran war at a barbershop in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Friday.
nytimes.com
Why is Hungary’s election so important on the international stage?
Washington, Moscow, Kyiv and Brussels will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the election.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Artemis II prepares for splashdown on Earth
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are preparing for re-entry
aljazeera.com
US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad: What to expect?
US and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Islamabad for peace talks to end six weeks of war.
aljazeera.com
Prince Harry Is Sued for Libel by a Charity He Founded
Prince Harry in a confidence building exercise with young people at the Kasane Health Post in Botswana, during a summit run by Sentebale in 2019.
nytimes.com
Light & lean Fury happy to be 'young fresh hunter' again
Tyson Fury says he took his undefeated record "for granted" as he appeared lean and sharp at the weigh-in for Saturday's bout with Arslanbek Makhmudov.
bbc.com
Molotov cocktail thrown at home of OpenAI chief Sam Altman
Suspect arrested outside AI start-up’s San Francisco headquarters after threatening to burn it down
ft.com
Only two ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday.
A tanker moored in Muscat, Oman, last month. Hundreds of ships are waiting on either side of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the United States seek to negotiate an end to the war.
nytimes.com
Who are Peru’s presidential candidates?
Voters in Peru are heading to the polls to elect a new president and a new congress on Sunday. But who are they?
aljazeera.com
Lloyds will not take legal action against UK’s £9bn car finance redress scheme
Britain’s largest provider of vehicle loans wants to draw a line under scandal that rocked the sector
ft.com
Can Iran negotiations lead to peace?
Redi Tlhabi speaks to former Iran and US diplomats on the hopes for negotiations to end the war in Iran.
aljazeera.com
Free agency grades: Sizing up the Eagles' Dontayvion Wicks trade and more
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Raiders' Kirk Cousins deal and the Eagles' Dontayvion Wicks trade.
espn.com
New tensions emerge before US-Iran war ceasefire talks in Pakistan
Iranian official says conditions still not met before talks, as Trump re-ups threat of renewed attacks.
aljazeera.com
Red-hot Rory sets Masters record with 6-shot lead
Rory McIlroy closed with six birdies over his last seven holes to finish at 7-under 65 and push his lead to six shots on Friday, the largest ever at the Masters after 36 holes.
espn.com
Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy
Ascend Elements said that it will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of a canceled government grant and a challenging market for lithium-ion batteries.
techcrunch.com
Good Golly Miss Molly! review – people power with a joyous rock’n’roll spin
New Vic theatre, Newcastle-under-LymeA residents’ association fights to save its housing in Bob Eaton’s jolly slice of social history, with a live band belting out the songsAt some point in the mid...
theguardian.com
UK police arrest man after four die during Channel crossing attempt
The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a Sudanese man was detained on suspicion of 'endangering another'.
aljazeera.com
Nike investigating issue with World Cup kits
Sportswear giant Nike is investigating a design issue with the shirts set to be worn by several teams - including England - at this summer's World Cup.
bbc.com
French man charged with locking son in van for more than a year
The boy was found malnourished, naked, lying next to human excrement and unable to walk, the prosecutor said.
bbc.com
Israel and Lebanon Plan Talks in Washington as War Threatens U.S.-Iran Deal
Residents lifting debris from a damaged car in a Beirut, Lebanon, in a neighborhood damaged by Israeli airstrikes earlier this week.
nytimes.com
Lebanon says ceasefire must be in place before Israel talks
Lebanon will only take part in talks with Israel if a ceasefire is already in place, a senior official tells the BBC.
bbc.com
The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks
Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.
bbc.com
Anthropic’s Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning—Just Not the One You Think
The new AI model is being heralded—and feared—as a hacker’s superweapon. Experts say its arrival is a wake-up call for developers who have long made security an afterthought.
wired.com
The Future of the Artemis Program Is Riding on Reentry
Entire space programs have been canceled after a failure in the reentry phase. In the final test for Artemis II, astronauts will travel at 32 times the speed of sound as they return from the moon.
wired.com
Reform UK local election candidate was twice disciplined by Tories over ‘racist comments’
Conservatives disowned Derek Bullock in 2023 after he allegedly used racial slur to call for people of Pakistani heritage to be shotA Reform UK candidate for next month’s council elections was twic...
theguardian.com
Why has the UK economy been so badly hit by the Iran war?
Over-reliance on imported gas and worries over Starmer’s future likely to stall pick-up in momentum, analysts say
ft.com
Is the US-Iran ceasefire already doomed?
Even if the talks fail to produce a deal, a return to an all-out war may still be averted.
aljazeera.com
OIC condemns Israeli approval of 34 new West Bank settlements
The Palestinian Presidency's office condemned the plan as a "flagrant violation of international law".
aljazeera.com
Crispin Odey abandons £79mn libel case against the FT over sexual misconduct claims
The FT had said 15 women were willing to testify in court against former hedge fund boss
ft.com
From threats to civilization to a ceasefire: The week in Washington
President Trump made a dramatic shift on Iran this week as critics within his own party pushed back on the war.
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Remaining in Nato is in best interests of US, says Keir Starmer
PM pushes back after Trump’s threats to leave alliance and says European members must do more in light of Iran warKeir Starmer has said it is in the best interests of the US to stay in Nato and tha...
theguardian.com
Vance heads to Pakistan to negotiate the end of the war in Iran
Vice President JD Vance faces a key moment in his career as he heads to Islamabad to negotiate the end of the U.S.-Israeli-led war in Iran.
npr.org
Scheffler posts rare round over par at Masters
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler struggled in the second round at the Masters, posting a 2-over 74.
espn.com
US federal court hears new case against Trump tariffs
The case is to overturn the temporary tariffs that Trump imposed after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier ones.
aljazeera.com
Vance says Islamabad talks will be ‘positive’ even as Iran casts doubt on attendance
US vice-president’s comments come ahead of negotiations in Pakistan intended to reach deal to end more than five-week war
ft.com
Doctors’ leader claims new reduced pay offer killed chances of ending strikes in England
Exclusive: Deal for resident doctors was in sight when sudden change by ministers forced latest action, says Jack FletcherMinisters killed the chance to end strikes by resident doctors when they su...
theguardian.com
Trump is surrendering America’s moral leadership
The president’s chilling threats have further eroded rules against war crimes
ft.com
Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers
The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.
bbc.com
Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser’s delusions and ignored her warnings
OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous — including its own mass casualty flag — while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges.
techcrunch.com
TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it
SusHi Tech 2026 is zeroing in on four technology domains reshaping society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Expect live demos of humanoid robots, sessions on autonomous driving's softw...
techcrunch.com
76ers' Embiid out of hospital; no timeline to play
Sixers star Joel Embiid has been discharged from a Houston hospital and is heading back to Philadelphia, with the team saying there is no set timeline for his return to the court.
espn.com
New Perspective of Home
Seen during Artemis II’s lunar flyby on April 6, 2026, the Moon and Earth align in the same frame, each partially illuminated by the Sun. The Moon’s surface appears in sharp detail in the for...
nasa.gov
"Uncanny Valley": OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis II Comes Home
In this episode, the hosts discuss the fight between OpenAI and Elon Musk, the misuse of voter data, and Artemis II's moonshot.
wired.com
Will this be the biggest Women's Six Nations so far?
Rugby union was the second most-watched women's sport in 2025 after England's home Rugby World Cup win, so with momentum at an all-time high, will this year's Six Nations be the biggest yet?
bbc.com
Bath edge out Northampton in epic Champions Cup clash
Northampton were denied an Investec Champions Cup semi-final spot for the third successive season after Bath won an all-time tournament classic 43-41 following a late yellow card for Saints' Englan...
skysports.com
JD Vance expects ‘positive’ US-Iran war talks as he departs for Pakistan
Vice president says Trump gave 'pretty clear guidelines' on talks, which will be productive if Iran does not 'play' US.
aljazeera.com
This Startup Wants You to Pay Up to Talk With AI Versions of Human Experts
Onix is launching a “Substack of bots,” where digital twins of health and wellness influencers dispense advice 24/7. And maybe hawk their products.
wired.com
US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad face massive hurdles
Ali Vaez, says upcoming talks between the US and Iran may be marred by a deficit of trust.
aljazeera.com
Hilde Limondjian, Met Museum’s Longtime Concert Impresario, Dies at 89
Hilde Limondjian in 2003. Her excellent taste was complemented by her innovative use of the vast resources of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
nytimes.com
Source: UConn's Reibe enters transfer portal
UConn freshman Eric Reibe, a rotation player on the Huskies' Final Four team, entered the transfer portal, source told ESPN on Friday.
espn.com
Sinner sets up Zverev semi-final at Monte Carlo
Jannik Sinner cruises past Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up a semi-final with Alexander Zverev in the Monte Carlo Masters.
bbc.com
In Peru’s presidential race, a pro-Trump frontrunner sinks in final stretch
Donald Trump has sought greater influence over Latin America, but in Peru's election, will a pro-Trump stance pay off?
aljazeera.com
Reform’s temper tantrum about slavery reparations shows it doesn’t understand Britain’s place in the modern world | Kojo Koram
The party’s talk of visa bans for countries seeking reparative justice is not just undemocratic – it displays staggering ignorance about geopoliticsOn 29 November 1781, Capt Luke Collingwood faced...
theguardian.com
JPMorgan limbers up to become Olympic sponsor
Bank set to join select list of corporate partners ahead of 2028 Games in Los Angeles
ft.com
Potholes and progress: Mamdani reflects on 100 days as New York’s mayor
Mamdani's first 100 days marked by childcare reforms, pothole fixes and polarising debates over affordability policies.
aljazeera.com
Former Jets, Louisvile QB Nagle dies at age 57
Former Jets and Louisville quarterback Browning Nagle has died at age 57.
espn.com
Porngraphy depicting sex acts between stepfamily members banned in UK
Amendment calling for step-incest to be included in ban on harmful content tabled by Conservative peer Gabby BertinThe government has agreed to ban the production of porngraphy depicting sex acts b...
theguardian.com
Inflation rises in US amid Iran war, Hormuz blockade
Government report shows gasoline going up by 21.2 percent in March as petrol remains above $4 per gallon despite truce.
aljazeera.com
Flyby review – interstellar musical is a voyage of epic strangeness
Southwark Playhouse Borough, LondonThe songs soar and blast in this inventive tale of a toxic romance – though it needs a few tweaks to be truly brilliantThe scope and ambition of this dark musical...
theguardian.com
Should Churches Remove Art by a Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse?
Covering a mosaic made by the Rev. Marko Ivan Rupnik at Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire Basilica in Lourdes, France, in 2025.
nytimes.com
Bob Law, Trailblazing Talk-Radio Host, Dies at 86
Bob Law in 2006. “The great value of Black talk radio is its ability to give voice to a community that would otherwise be voiceless,” he wrote.
nytimes.com
Met police accused of favouring Tommy Robinson far-right rally over Palestine march
Celebrities including Annie Lennox and Miriam Margolyes sign letter to force after pro-Palestine march route rejectedAnnie Lennox and Miriam Margolyes are among artists who have accused the Metropo...
theguardian.com
Labour MPs propose specialist sexual offences courts to help trials backlog
Rebels put forward amendments to courts bill in attempt to stop government plans to cut back on jury trialsLabour MPs are hoping to hijack plans to cut back on jury trials in England and Wales by p...
theguardian.com
New faces but old rivalries as Wales host Scotland
Celtic rivalries are renewed once more as Wales host Scotland in their Women's Six Nations opener at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
bbc.com
Home Office starts crackdown on EU citizens’ post-Brexit rights to live in UK
Concerns raised over use of travel data in determining whether people are ‘continuously’ in UK, after HMRC fiasco Ministers are to start removing post-Brexit residency rights from EU citizens who a...
theguardian.com
Fuel Protests Cause Transport Chaos in Ireland as Iran War Spikes Prices
Tractors blocking O’Connell Street in Dublin, a main artery of the capital, during a protest on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech
France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants.
techcrunch.com
Why Investing in Wind and Solar to Avoid Oil Shocks Hasn’t Added Up for Some
Renewable energy is cheaper to run than fossil fuels, especially with war choking oil supply. But it hasn’t turned out that way for some European countries, and the reason is complex.
nytimes.com
Anger as swifts’ nesting holes in Derbyshire rail viaduct ‘blocked up’
Campaigners say birds could die trying to access ancestral nests that were sealed during rail refurbishmentSome swifts returning to Britain to breed will be unable to access their ancestral nesting...
theguardian.com
Pakistan sets modest goal for US-Iran summit: A deal to keep talks going
US-Iran talks open in Islamabad with mediators focused on keeping dialogue alive amid deep divisions.
aljazeera.com
‘There’s no shortage of terrifying technology’: how AI became TV drama’s new go-to villain
Will artificial intelligence save us or destroy us? According to a growing band of thriller scriptwriters, we should be very afraid indeedMaybe the “H” in Line Of Duty will turn out to stand for “h...
theguardian.com
Gold Dancer put down after winning at Aintree
Gold Dancer is put down after he suffers a broken back when winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase on day two of the Grand National Meeting.
bbc.com
Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M
Fusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies.
techcrunch.com
Last 24 hours: Save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
This is it. Tonight is your last chance to lock in savings of up to $500 for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These discounts end at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Iran’s South Africa Mission Trolls Trump Amid Hormuz Ceasefire
Iranian pro-government demonstrators rally after the announcement of a two-week cease-fire in the war against the United States and Israel, in Tehran on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing
Now that Meta released its Muse Spark model, more people are downloading the Meta AI app. And if you join the app, your friends will probably get an Instagram notification about it.
techcrunch.com
Cal's Pippen back to B1G, commits to Ohio State
Cal sophomore guard Justin Pippen, who spent his freshman year at Michigan before heading to Berkley, is transferring to Ohio State, his agents at WME Basketball told ESPN.
espn.com
Russia suffers ‘record’ soldier casualties as Ukraine ups drone production
Russian casualties are mounting, recruitment is falling and territorial gains are dwindling.
aljazeera.com
‘Neither war nor peace’: What Gaza looks like six months into ‘ceasefire’
Following October 2025 agreement, attacks continue, aid is insufficient and regional conflicts deepen instability.
aljazeera.com
Gaza father searches for his children’s remains in the rubble for years
A father in the Al Bureij camp in Gaza survived an Israeli airstrike but four of his children died.
aljazeera.com
Imperial Saint fancied for Grand National glory
The world's greatest steeplechase is upon us once again! The Weekend Winners team are back to preview the 2026 Randox Grand National - each nominating their top three for Aintree's showpiece.
skysports.com
Undefeated MMA fighters collide in high-stakes main event live on Sky
Two undefeated mixed martial artists will put their perfect records on the line in the main event of ONE Fight Night 42, and when the dust settles, the victor could find himself staring down a shot...
skysports.com
Liverpool boss Slot says club and fans back him before Anfield protests
Slot says he feels 'complete support' despite mounting pressure after a disastrous season.
aljazeera.com
US inflation rose to 3.3% in March on Middle East energy shock
Surge in prices highest since May 2024 as Iran conflict triggers historic surge in petrol prices
ft.com
‘For Trump, this is seen as an unmitigated failure, this war’
“For Trump, this is seen as an unmitigated failure, this war,” said Omar Rahman.
aljazeera.com
Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor
The by-election was called after the Cliftonville division's serving councillor was jailed for coercive behaviour.
bbc.com
Who was Hilma? Af Klint exhibition to highlight exclusion of women from abstract art
Swedish artist, now regarded as predecessor to Kandinsky and Mondrian, died thinking world was not ready for her work The Swedish artist Hilma af Klint died believing the world was not ready for th...
theguardian.com
Critics assemble! Here’s my list of the greatest superhero movies of all time
Creating a definitive Top 10 list never fails to spark endless debate – but who doesn’t want to give it a shot? Don your capes and shields, and let the arguments begin …Putting together a Top 10 li...
theguardian.com
Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya
The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.
bbc.com
Bafta apologises for events surrounding John Davidson’s Tourette’s outburst
An independent review found ‘weaknesses’ in the organisation’s planning and crisis proceduresBafta has apologised “unreservedly” for the events surrounding John Davidson’s Tourette’s outburst at th...
theguardian.com
Toxic putdowns, brutal zingers ... and an unexpected love story – inside the joyful climax to brilliant sitcom Hacks
Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are TV’s funniest and nastiest odd-couple in this Emmy-winning smash hit. But co-creator and star Paul W Downs discusses why things are a lot sunnier and sillier for...
theguardian.com
Snap gets closer to releasing new AI glasses after years-long hiatus
Specs has long been teasing the next version of its augmented reality glasses. A new partnership with Qualcomm promises some movement in that department.
techcrunch.com
AI punters lose their shirts on Premier League bets
Models by Google, OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI struggle when asked to predict scores over football season
ft.com
‘Closer to a break than ever’: Can NATO survive if Trump pulls the US out?
The war in Iran has deepened a rift in the transatlantic alliance, raising questions about whether it can endure.
aljazeera.com
Extraordinary moment cyclist PUNCHES opponent and given ban
New Zealand cyclist Kiaan Watts has been given a 25-day ban after punching Dutch cyclist Marijn Maas. Instagram credit: @Oostsport.
skysports.com
Gaza families still unable to bury dead six months into ‘ceasefire’
About 10,000 Palestinians remain missing, believed to be buried under rubble of collapsed buildings during Israel's war.
aljazeera.com
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
Loss Protocol by Paul McAuley; Night Babies by Lucie McKnight Hardy; Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell; Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee BakerLoss Protocol by Paul McAuley (Gollancz, £22) In a Britain r...
theguardian.com
Add to playlist: the beautifully dazed, countrified indie-rock of Tracey Nelson and the week’s best new tracks
Pushing his winsome songwriting into rootsier territory with a little help from co-producer MJ Lenderman, the New Yorker’s debut album is primed to soundtrack your summer From New York City, New Yo...
theguardian.com
The Indie News Queen Who’s Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful
WIRED sat down with Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman to talk politics, AI, and the future of media. A documentary about her rise hits theaters today.
wired.com
Not just about Gaza: the Muslim voters turning from Labour to the Greens
Campaigning in Newcastle before next month’s local elections shows the rise of the far right, the climate and cost of living are concerning voters as much as the Middle EastMohammed Suleman, a self...
theguardian.com
Cyclist banned for punching fellow rider in head during race
World cycling's governing body has banned New Zealand's Kiaan Watts for 25 days after he punched a fellow rider during a race last month.
skysports.com
Filthy fossil fuels, a dizzying debut and the ominous side of the moon – the week in art
Digital wizard John Gerrard on the energy industry, Michaela Yearwood-Dan’s first UK museum exhibition and a foreboding view from Artemis II – all in your weekly dispatchExtractionThis ominous exhi...
theguardian.com
Taiwan opposition leader calls for ‘reconciliation’ after meeting Xi
KMT leader Cheng Li-wun stressed shared cultural heritage and suggested she would slow Taiwan's military build-up.
aljazeera.com
AI Podcasters Really Want to Tell You How to Keep a Man Happy
Videos of fake relationship guru podcasters are reinforcing gender tropes and racking up millions of views, all the while driving sales to AI influencer schools.
wired.com
Wales wing Rogers to join Ospreys from Scarlets
Tom Rogers turns down a new deal with Scarlets to join rivals Ospreys next season.
bbc.com
Scientists say we’ve been treating Alzheimer’s all wrong
Alzheimer’s isn’t just one problem—it’s a tangled mix of biology, aging, and overall health. That’s why drugs targeting a single factor have fallen short, even as new treatments show modest benefit...
sciencedaily.com
Sources: Colts seeking to trade away CB Moore
The Colts and Kenny Moore II have agreed to seek a trade to find the veteran cornerback a new team, sources told ESPN.
espn.com
World No 275 Stojsavljevic puts depleted Britain on brink of Billie Jean King Cup win
Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic and Harriet Dart put a depleted Great Britain one win away from sealing a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals over Australia in Melbourne.
skysports.com
Argentina just ripped up its pioneering glacier law. What does this mean for millions of people’s drinking water?
Javier Milei’s reforms to the law will open up high-altitude areas to mining and risk water reserves already strained by the climate crisis, say activistsSaul Zeballos was born and raised in Jáchal...
theguardian.com
No One Knows Where US Vaccine Policy Goes Next
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping changes to federal vaccine guidance are paused for now. But even if they’re reversed, lasting damage has already been done.
wired.com
A common nutrient could supercharge cancer treatment
A common eye-health nutrient, zeaxanthin, may also help the body fight cancer more effectively. Scientists discovered it strengthens T cells and enhances the impact of immunotherapy treatments. Fou...
sciencedaily.com
Senegal PM labels Trump ‘agent of global destabilisation’
Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko accused Donald Trump of plunging the world into “chaos”.
aljazeera.com
Gravitational waves may be hidden in the light atoms emit
Scientists have proposed a surprising new way to detect gravitational waves—by observing how they change the light emitted by atoms. These waves can subtly shift photon frequencies in different dir...
sciencedaily.com
This superconductivity dies then comes back to life
A strange new kind of superconductivity has been uncovered in uranium ditelluride (UTe2), where electricity flows with zero resistance—but only under extremely strong magnetic fields that should no...
sciencedaily.com
Tori Amos review – fans hang on every note of this dramatic deep dive into her back catalogue
City Hall, SheffieldThe masterful performer previews her allegorical new album about the ‘fight for democracy over tyranny’ amid a set full of immaculate musicianshipAhead of her 18th studio album,...
theguardian.com
Meta’s New AI Asked for My Raw Health Data—and Gave Me Terrible Advice
Meta’s Muse Spark model offers to analyze users’ health data, including lab results. Beyond the obvious privacy risks, it’s not a capable stand-in for a real doctor.
wired.com
Lebanon: A Nation Uprooted by War
Two sisters from one of the many displaced Lebanese families that have set up tents near Beirut’s main sports stadium.
nytimes.com
Deborah Levy: ‘CS Lewis’s White Witch terrified me – but I wanted to meet her’
The South African author on discovering Colette, being inspired by JG Ballard, and the subversive joys of Asako YuzukiMy earliest reading memory The Cat in the Hat by Dr Seuss, particula...
theguardian.com
Coachella 2026: Justin Bieber launches a major comeback in the desert
Stars including Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, David Byrne and Addison Rae also head to the desert for the first of two sold-out weekends of live musicJustin Bieber is set for a major live performance...
theguardian.com
Super Mario what?! The seven best obscure Mario games
As The Super Mario Galaxy Movie storms the box office, we look back at the best forgotten games inspired by Tetris, Lemmings and … vitamins? It should be no surprise that the latest Super Mario mo...
theguardian.com
Djibouti votes as long-time leader seeks sixth presidential term
Politicians scrapped the presidential age limit last year, allowing Ismail Omar Guelleh to run yet again.
aljazeera.com
Reckonwrong: How Long Has It Been? review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month
(New Year)Londoner Alex Peringer breaks from his intriguing and outlandish dance music with this debut album of charming bedroom-pop balladsA decade ago, Londoner Alex Peringer intrigued undergroun...
theguardian.com
Iran ceasefire: Not an off-ramp for the US but a life-saving ejection seat
A Middle Eastern country has for the first time single-handedly checked the war-making capabilities of the US and Israel
aljazeera.com
Starmer says he’s ‘fed up’ with Trump and Putin’s actions pushing up energy bills for Britons – UK politics live
Prime minister explicitly blames US president for British consumers’ higher bills as he concludes tour of Gulf statesYesterday Keir Starmer met with the king of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, a...
theguardian.com
Littler booed in Brighton - was his exit a 'knock-on' from Van Veen spat?
Luke Littler was booed in Brighton as he recorded his lowest PDC TV average in defeat to Stephen Bunting, and Wayne Mardle believes his Premier League quarter-final exit was a "knock-on" from his s...
skysports.com
Starmer says he is ‘fed up’ with Trump and Putin’s impact on UK energy costs
PM appears to draw comparison between Russian and US leaders and calls for plan to restore shipping through strait of HormuzKeir Starmer has said he is “fed up” with the effect that Donald Trump’s...
theguardian.com
Russia and Ukraine agree to 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire
Moscow and Kyiv signal a short Easter truce as diplomacy stalls and war pressures mount.
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Latest NFL draft buzz: What we're hearing on the Jets' early pick, prospects with questions, more
Where are the Jets leaning on the No. 2 pick? Could Jacob Rodriguez sneak into Round 1? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with their newest intel.
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Myanmar’s coup leader Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president
Min Aung Hlaing seeks to 'enhance' international relations and ties with ASEAN after coup plunged Myanmar into chaos.
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Holly Humberstone: Cruel World review – Taylor Swift fave trades gothic melancholy for pop glow-up
(Polydor)The British singer-songwriter replaces introspection with euphoric choruses, 80s synths and even happy hardcore on her vivid second LPAs a profession, pop stardom has been in existential c...
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Egypt goalkeeper banned for striking referee
Al-Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy banned for four games for striking a referee on the head following an Egyptian Pro League match.
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Iran War Live Updates: Israel Strikes Hezbollah as Lebanon Impasse Threatens Cease-Fire
Israel said it would continue striking the Iran-backed militia. Iran said it would not attend peace talks with the United States in Pakistan if the truce was not extended to Lebanon.
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Middle East War Triggers Higher Prices in China
A car factory in Chongqing, China. Falling wholesale prices have forced thousands of manufacturers to sell their goods for less and less.
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Thrash review – cursed shark thriller sinks like a stone on Netflix
Phoebe Dynevor and Djimon Hounsou are left adrift in a suspense-free dud that has cycled through two distributors and three titlesDue to the sheer amount of money Netflix has to play with (last yea...
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Both doctors and the government are handling this strike badly – that’s why there is no end in sight | Polly Toynbee
With the BMA making ‘impossible’ demands and Labour responding with Trumpian threats, negotiations are stuck – and it’s the NHS that will sufferWhat’s the off-ramp? When I ask one of the negotiatin...
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‘The biggest, baddest, saltiest chick you would ever see’: why no one sang the blues like Big Mama Thornton
Gay, fearless and utterly unique, Thornton had a hit with Hound Dog before Elvis – but was then fleeced and forgotten. One hundred years after her birth, a new documentary sets the record straightW...
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Week in wildlife: an ostrich on the lam, a tortoise crossing a road and surfing seals
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Free agency turns 50: Ranking the best -- and worst -- signings in MLB history
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.
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What is Scotland's most iconic goal? This week - McTominay v Law
Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland's greatest.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 42 of US-Israeli attacks?
A Pakistan-brokered US-Iran ceasefire has taken effect but disputes over its scope are fuelling regional tensions.
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Go Gentle by Maria Semple review – a joyfully clever New York romcom
A Stoic philosopher navigates midlife in this madcap comedy from the author of Where’d You Go, BernadetteWhat would Marcus Aurelius have made of the Kardashians? Would Seneca have been amused by mi...
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A rare sign of hope as mountain gorillas welcome two sets of twins in Africa
In this week’s newsletter: Once close to extinction, the species is rebounding due to years of conservation work• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereI will never forget th...
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Fury will fight AJ this year in 'boxing's World Cup final', says promoter
Tyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua this year, manager Spencer Brown tells Sky Sports.
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TV tonight: riveting documentary about Nigeria’s female film directors
The foreign affairs series delves into Africa’s burgeoning entertainment industry. Plus: a new generation of big cats. Here’s what to watch this evening7.30pm, Channel 4There’s a reason why this Fr...
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Littler v Rooney in nine-dart challenge
Darts world number one Luke Littler takes on Wayne Rooney in a nine-dart challenge.
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Women are getting most of the new jobs. What's going on with men?
Over the past year, the vast majority of new jobs have gone to women. One economist says to help men find work, we need to embrace ways to "make girly jobs appeal to manly men."
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UK’s warm and dry April 1976 was a taste of scorching summer to come
Fifty years ago this month people were enjoying highs of 21C but stifling heat and water rationing were on the wayThe weather in April 1976 was unusually pleasant. The Easter weekend, which fell in...
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Take down bird feeders this summer to cut spread of avian disease, says RSPB
Charity advises replacing seed and nut feeders, where birds gather, with small amounts of mealworms, fat balls or suetGarden birds should not be fed seeds and nuts over the summer months, the RSPB...
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Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This April
Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.
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Govee Discount Codes and Deals: 30% Off
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
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There's growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worse
Since Trump began his second term, his administration's use of the armed forces has left a growing number in the military unsettled, according to NPR interviews with service members and advocates.
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Republicans in Congress brace for a fight over the Iran war price tag
In recent days, multiple GOP lawmakers have gone public with their concerns over the war -- a range of issues Republican leadership will have to address as they face the task of securing new funding.
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Country diary: A sun-warmed day has the bees feeling hot | Claire Stares
Langstone, Hampshire: Solitary bees, albeit hundreds of them, are hovering low to the ground, hoping to mate before nightfallOne of the 68 UK-recorded species of mining bee in the genus Andrena, th...
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China’s factory gate prices exit deflation after Iran war shock
Producer price index for the world’s dominant manufacturer turns positive year on year for the first time since 2022
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South African Writer Mfundi Vundla Gets Personal in His New Play
Mfundi Vundla, South African activist and writer, at the Johannesburg Theater after a performance of his new play, “Man With No Surname,” in March.
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Labour’s deputy warns against ‘bloody’ leadership contest to replace Starmer
Lucy Powell, an ally of Andy Burnham, says party members would take ‘dim view’ of challenge despite looming election losses
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Nato split over US access to European bases in Iran war
Donald Trump irate at France and Spain’s refusal to authorise use of military facilities
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Iran war will leave a long-term ‘scar’ on Wall Street, investors warn
Commodity prices and bond yields unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels quickly
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Six lessons for investors on pricing disaster
Buy The Dip mantras ignore the fact that not all US market vulnerabilities have been accounted for
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Iran ceasefire undercuts Netanyahu’s election pitch
Military campaign backed by Israeli public falls short of prime minister’s aims ahead of polls
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‘I’m not a commercial director – I’m not even a professional film-maker’: Jim Jarmusch on the seven-year journey to make his new film
The 73-year-old has been at the cutting edge of US independent cinema since the 1980s. As Father Mother Sister Brother opens in the UK, he talks about grief, greed and ‘doing crazy shit’ with Steve...
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‘Nobody’s in charge’: is power sharing still working in Northern Ireland?
Feuding parties and crumbling public services damaging public’s faith in Stormont, 28 years on from Good Friday agreementThe Good Friday agreement appeared over Northern Ireland like a sunburst – a...
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Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair review – the TV magic they’ve created here is absolutely miraculous
This revival does the impossible: it’s effortlessly funny and refreshing, and Bryan Cranston’s performance is unmissable. They have to make moreAt this point, Bryan Cranston is firmly entrenched as...
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Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal look to raise £100m from double exit
Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are among five players who could be allowed to leave Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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UK PM Keir Starmer visits Gulf to shore up ‘fragile’ US-Iran ceasefire
As UK PM Keir Starmer arrived in Doha as part of a Gulf tour he discussed efforts to secure the US-Iran ceasefire.
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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
The platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making bets on global events.
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Bessent called in US bank CEOs to discuss Anthropic model’s cyber risks
Meeting with US Treasury secretary comes as latest AI system has detected decades-old vulnerabilities
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Death of a Salesman review – Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf hypnotize in revival
Winter Garden Theatre, New YorkArthur Miller’s 1949 autopsy of the American dream finds new urgency in a stripped-back productionSomewhere in New York, in the middle of the night, a tired man retur...
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Trump warns Iran over charging for passage through strait
Global stocks and oil rise in wake of S&P winning streak on ceasefire optimism
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Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 67
The Bronx born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.
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India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media
The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.
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OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters
The ChatGPT-maker testified in favor of an Illinois bill that would limit when AI labs can be held liable—even in cases where their products cause “critical harm.”
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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday
The aftermath of an airstrike in the Tallet el-Khayat area of Beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday.
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McIlroy shares early Augusta lead as DeChambeau makes nightmare start
Defending champion Rory McIlroy stormed into a share of the lead after the opening day at The Masters, with Justin Rose, Shane Lowry and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler all in contention at Augusta Na...
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Iran war live: Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten US-Iran ceasefire talks
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns ‘time is running out’ amid Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.
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Europe’s New Defense Core
As America steps back, four countries will shape the continent’s security.
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Venezuela’s Treacherous Recovery
The peril and promise of an economic boom in Venezuela.
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The Iran War’s Real Lessons for China
U.S. tactical successes should give Beijing pause.