Milan's San Siro could host Wimbledon tune-up event on grass from 2028
Italy will host a grass-court ATP 250 Wimbledon tune-up event in Milan starting in 2028 - and it could be played at Milan's San Siro stadium.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-04-15
UK’s largest housebuilder to buy less land, in blow to Labour’s homes target
Barratt Redrow blames effects of Iran war, and likely impact on mortgage rates and costs, for further reductionBritain’s largest housebuilder is planning to dramatically cut back on buying new land...
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Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims.
bbc.com
Scotland score in stoppage time to salvage draw with Belgium
Watch the highlights as Scotland score in stoppage time to salvage a World Cup qualification draw with Belgium.
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France’s Ekitike to miss World Cup after Liverpool Champions League injury
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike had to be stretchered off in the Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.
aljazeera.com
A simple guide to every new constituency in Wales - and all the election candidates
How we vote is changing Wales - here's what you need to know about the new Senedd constituencies.
bbc.com
Diamanti review – luscious-looking 1970s costume melodrama is a sumptuously soapy dramedy
Director Ferzan Özpetek captures the loves and lives of a group of seamstresses working on a fictional 18th-century period dramaIf we are being honest this comedy-drama set in a costume atelier in...
theguardian.com
The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought
An analysis by WIRED and Indicator found nearly 90 schools and 600 students around the world impacted by AI-generated deepfake nude images—and the problem shows no signs of going away.
wired.com
Slot: Liverpool need to sell before buying
Arne Slot says Liverpool will need to raise funds through sales before they can make any new signings this summer.
skysports.com
Badminton great Axelsen retires
Double Olympic and world champion Viktor Axelsen says he is "no longer able to compete at the highest level" because of injury.
bbc.com
Missed chances, injuries, VAR - Are Slot's complaints after CL exit fair?
We take a look at Arne Slot's post-match news conference after Liverpool's Champions League exit to Paris St-Germain to see how the Dutchman's reasoning for the Reds' struggles this season stacks u...
skysports.com
Is county cricket's substitute rule working?
Former England coach Peter Moores is among those to suggest tweaks are needed to county cricket's new replacement rule.
bbc.com
Balancing UK’s welfare and defence spending ‘not zero-sum game’, minister says
Treasury minister James Murray hits back at George Robertson’s criticism over military budgetUK politics live – latest updatesA Treasury minister has said balancing welfare and defence spending “is...
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Moment gunman tackled by school principal
CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma.
bbc.com
‘I wanted my work to be shameless’: 93-year-old artist Joan Semmel on her trailblazing nudes
In the 1970s, the painter shocked the art world with paintings modeled on her own nude body. Now in her 10th decade, she’s celebrated as a feminist pioneerOn a life-revivingly sunny day in New York...
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‘Seeking connection’: the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking
In a post-apocalyptic landscape of cutthroat scavengers, surprisingly peaceful players are opting to team up and open up – a phenomenon that’s intriguing game developers and psychologists alikeThe...
theguardian.com
The Brexit delusion is dead – so now Keir Starmer doesn’t need to pretend any more | Rafael Behr
To rebuild relations with Europe in a dangerous world, the prime minister needs to win big arguments, not hide behind outdated red linesIn opposition, Keir Starmer pushed Brexit to the margin of de...
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European airports warn new border system causes up to three-hour delays
Operators in 15 countries report disruption as new EU electronic entry/exit system fully comes into force
ft.com
The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on
The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.
bbc.com
Labour claims Reform UK won’t protect women, as poll suggests Farage’s party heading for ‘seismic’ wins in May – UK politics live
Poll projects major political earthquake across Britain with Labour losing Wales and England’s Red WallRachel Reeves, the chancellor, is in Washington where later she will be meeting the US Treasur...
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South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.
bbc.com
‘Food is unifying’: How Lebanon’s migrants are feeding the war-displaced
Often overlooked in Lebanon's society, the migrant community is filling the gaps of the state by feeding their own.
aljazeera.com
Trump warns US-UK trade deal ‘can always be changed’ with relations in ‘sad state’
President says he gave Britain ‘better deal than I had to’ but ally was ‘not there when we needed them’ on IranMiddle East crisis – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has threat...
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Communion by Jon Doyle review – a charged debut about sin and solace
A man who meant to be a priest is faced with a moral crossroads in this ambitious and affecting first novelJon Doyle’s debut novel tells the story of Mack O’Brien, a young man who went to a seminar...
theguardian.com
Quiz: Name every team to have reached a Champions League semi-final
Thirty-one teams have reached the Champions League semi-finals since the tournament's rebrand in 1992-93.
bbc.com
How a £2m bitcoin order made Nigel Farage the political face of UK crypto
Promotion of ‘bitcoin treasury’ firm with Kwasi Kwarteng draws new attention to Reform leader’s relations with industryA thumping electronic beat provides the soundtrack to the video as Nigel Farag...
theguardian.com
The Blue Trail review – hypnotic tale of older-people rebellion in the Amazon in chilling dystopian fable
A cross between road movie and sci-fi, this is a subversive and bittersweet story about a 77-year-old who refuses to be shipped off to a ‘colony’Gabriel Mascaro’s wayward, intriguing feature is a k...
theguardian.com
Iran war: What is happening on day 47 of the US-Iran conflict?
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.
aljazeera.com
Paris art enthusiast wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle
Ari Hodara bought his ticket at the weekend after finding out about the raffle by chance while dining outA Parisian art enthusiast could not believe his luck when he found out on Tuesday he had won...
theguardian.com
Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war
Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.
bbc.com
Australian pleads guilty to creating deepfake porn in landmark case
The 19-year-old is the first person to be charged under a new national law.
bbc.com
Trail Blazers clinch NBA playoff spot as Hornets beat Heat in overtime
The Portland Trail Blazers clinched a playoff spot with a comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, while the Charlotte Hornets advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a thrilling ov...
skysports.com
Trump turns on Meloni, saying she lacks ‘courage’ over US-Israel war on Iran
The US president says he is 'shocked at her', delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.
aljazeera.com
Uzbek chess grandmaster Sindarov sets up world title match with Gukesh
Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament with a round to spare and will face India's Gukesh next.
aljazeera.com
How a Times Reporter Has Covered a Turbulent Period in Latin America
The reporter Frances Robles, right, with the Rev. Thomas Ngigi at St. Theresa’s parish, a waterfront church in Black River, Jamaica, that was badly damaged by Hurricane Melissa last year.
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How a Times Reporter Has Covered a Turbulent Period in Latin America
The reporter Frances Robles, right, with the Rev. Thomas Ngigi at St. Theresa’s parish, a waterfront church in Black River, Jamaica, that was badly damaged by Hurricane Melissa last year.
nytimes.com
More than half of Britain’s butterfly species in decline, monitoring scheme shows
Warmer weather has benefited some species in Britain, but others that rely on specific plants or habitats have struggled“Insectageddon” has not occurred, but there has been a loss of butterfly dive...
theguardian.com
Usyk training new 'friend' Joshua to beat Fury: 'AJ will do it!'
Oleksandr Usyk has vowed to help Anthony Joshua defeat Tyson Fury.
skysports.com
Super Typhoon Sinlaku Slams Saipan, Causing Widespread Damage
Debris scattered on Wednesday in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, as the super typhoon Sinlaku moved through.
nytimes.com
Tony Gonzales' resignation sparks uncertainty about what comes next
With the resignation of former Congressman Tony Gonzales, it's unclear who will represent the Southern Texas district next or when the state's Gov. Greg Abbott will call a special election.
npr.org
Kiper's two-round NFL mock draft: Projecting 64 picks -- and two possible trades
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks across the first two rounds of the NFL draft, including two potential trades, a few QB landing spots and plenty of impact additions.
espn.com
Has Halliday's heroics started a new chapter for NI?
Northern Ireland aren't known for scoring a flurry of goals in games with just one in their past six matches prior to their World Cup qualifier against Malta.
bbc.com
China’s Xi meets Russian FM Lavrov, calls relations with Moscow ‘precious’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with top Chinese leadership to discuss the Iran war and other concerns.
aljazeera.com
Iran says $270bn war loss must be compensated, as fresh talks with US loom
Iran demands compensation for war damages caused by US and Israeli attacks on critical infrastructure.
aljazeera.com
England beat Spain 1-0 to lead Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying group
Hemp scores to give the Euro champions a crucial win as Keira Walsh leads in the absence of recovering Leah Williamson.
aljazeera.com
Sources: Ekitike ruptures Achilles, misses WC
Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup and be out for at least nine months after he ruptured his Achilles tendon on Tuesday night, a source told ESPN.
espn.com
‘One simple gesture says it all’: the world in black and white – in pictures
From sunbathers holding hands to rain-soaked metro stations, Marina Sersale’s magical monochrome images take us across Italy, Japan and beyond Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Truth & Treason review – persuasive, punchy treatment of teenager who takes on the Gestapo
Based on a true story, Ewan Horrocks as a young German denouncing Nazism and Rupert Evans as a Gestapo officer work well to loosen the Christian saviour narrative gripThis second world war-set feat...
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The Fallen by Louise Brangan review – an enraging account of Ireland’s Magdalene laundries
The horrifying story of the Catholic-run institutions that incarcerated thousands of women and girlsMany readers, and surely most Irish readers, will finish this book in a state of white-knuckled r...
theguardian.com
Mansell: 'Reinvigorated' Hamilton is fired up again
Lewis Hamilton has been "reinvigorated" this season, according to former Formula 1 world champion Nigel Mansell.
skysports.com
Candidate calls for new election in Peru, claiming fraud without evidence
Peru’s presidential candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is urging officials to declare Sunday’s election 'null and void’.
aljazeera.com
Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken
A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.
bbc.com
TV tonight: Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall’s reboot of The ‘Burbs
The cult comedy horror has been brought back to life. Plus: Grayson Perry heads to California to confront the terrors of AI. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky One Continue reading...
theguardian.com
US military says blockade of Iran ports ‘completely’ halts economic trade
US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.
aljazeera.com
Ultra-marathon champion dies while running Cape Wrath trail
David Parrish was trying to beat the record for the fastest man to complete the 234 mile trail.
bbc.com
World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne reveals she suffered from disordered eating and body dysmorphia during the coronavirus lockdown.
bbc.com
Watch: Legal adviser helps undercover reporter pretend to be gay for asylum claim
A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.
bbc.com
Sex and drugs and poisoned champagne: 90 years on, we can finally see Joan Crawford’s wildest film
A legal dispute led to Letty Lynton, the golden age superstar’s controversial drama, being sealed away. Only now can audiences see what all the fuss was aboutJoan Crawford was one of the biggest st...
theguardian.com
When an author says she had to decline a $175,000 prize, what does it say about the publishing world? | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Helen DeWitt turning down the Windham-Campbell literary award caused controversy. But her bold act highlights that such prizes aren’t always as meritocratic as they might seem“All you need is a fiv...
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After 1,200 years, cherry blossom record to live on despite Japanese scientist’s death
Prof Yasuyuki Aono’s meticulous work charted shifting bloom dates as a marker of climate changeEven in his final months, he counted the days until the cherry blossoms. Prof Yasuyuki Aono of Osaka M...
theguardian.com
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This April
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
wired.com
Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds
The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.
bbc.com
Eric Swalwell facing new sexual assault allegations after resignation from Congress
Eric Swalwell is facing new allegations of sexual assault, days after the California Democrat formally submitted his resignation from Congress.
npr.org
Country diary: A close-up view of my garden lawn – where is all the grass? | Derek Niemann
Frome, Somerset: The changing climate is changing our gardens, and thanks to the mild, drenched winter, perhaps the biggest change is right under our feetThe ground underfoot is soft, springy, yiel...
theguardian.com
Graphene just defied a fundamental law of physics
In a major breakthrough, scientists have observed electrons in graphene flowing like a nearly frictionless liquid, defying a core law of physics. This exotic quantum state not only reveals new fund...
sciencedaily.com
Trump’s push to cut US interest rates akin to ‘banana republic’, says Yellen
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh will lack ‘credibility’ in arguing rates should fall, says former Treasury secretary
ft.com
Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Liverpool, Chelsea eye Bournemouth striker
AFC Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi has caught the eye of Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest.
espn.com
South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance
Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.
bbc.com
Nicole Kidman reveals she is training to become a death doula to ‘provide solace and care’ to dying
Australian actor says the death of her mother in 2024 inspired the new directionGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailNicole Kidman has revealed her next role: death doula.The Australian actor...
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‘This craving to go viral is tiresome’: the artists who’re sick of the pressure to promote on social media
From Stewart Lee in his wolf costume to Werner Herzog’s big steak sizzle-up, artists are now under huge duress to ‘chase the algorithm’ and reach audiences. Many of them are hitting burnout – and h...
theguardian.com
Margo’s Got Money Troubles review – Michelle Pfeiffer’s career renaissance starts here
The star powerfully plays the mum to Elle Fanning’s cash-strapped single mother and OnlyFans creator in this charming schmaltzfest – which could have been so much moreMargo’s Got Money Troubles fir...
theguardian.com
Starmer plans May relaunch with King’s Speech
Legislative package set to form crucial part of UK prime minister’s push to regain momentum after local elections
ft.com
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases
Leaked documents show IRGC secretly acquired system and used it to guide strikes during war in March
ft.com
Can global resilience trump disruption?
The world’s economy has managed to withstand a great deal of chaos, but new IMF forecasts show that things could get worse
ft.com
‘Bifs’ replace ‘Piigs’ as Europe’s bond market whipping boys
Britain, Italy and France have borne the brunt of a sovereign debt sell-off sparked by the Iran war
ft.com
New trial begins over football legend Maradona’s death
A new trial has begun in Argentina over the death of football legend Diego Maradona.
aljazeera.com
95% of people carry this virus and scientists may have just found how to stop it
Scientists have taken a major step toward stopping Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), an extremely common infection linked to cancer and chronic disease. By using mice engineered with human antibody genes,...
sciencedaily.com
US forces kill 4 people in latest strike on vessels in eastern Pacific
The killings mark the fourth US deadly strike in the past four days on vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
aljazeera.com
Scientists just solved a 160-million-year fossil mystery “I’ve never seen anything like it”
A rare fossil discovery is shedding light on the “missing years” of early sponge evolution. Scientists found a 550-million-year-old sponge that likely lacked hard skeletal parts, explaining why ear...
sciencedaily.com
Is the EU back in vogue? – podcast
Lisa O’Carroll reports on the ‘resetting’ of the relationship between the UK and the EUThis week, the Guardian reported that Labour is planning to bring in new legislation that will forge closer ti...
theguardian.com
Israeli attacks kill 11, including two children, in day of strikes on Gaza
A three-year-old and a 14-year-old were among those killed in Israel's latest strikes on northern Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War
Secretary of State Marco Rubio meeting with officials from Lebanon and Israel at the State Department in Washington on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
US stocks close higher after Trump floats new US-Iran talks within days
US president says meetings could happen this week in Islamabad but further discussions will take place in Europe
ft.com
Iran war live: Trump hints at talks; US blockade in Hormuz enters 2nd day
US president says second round of talks could be held in Pakistan as blockade of Iranian ports enters a second day.
aljazeera.com
The Tech High Ground
What it will take to gain the advantage over China.