Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-04-15

Seven goals, fastest strike & two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama

The quickest strike in this season's Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the competition's 15-time winners exiting in anger - once again the knockout stages of European club football's...

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Peru’s ballot count drags on amid frustration with presidential election

The turbulent election has prompted fraud claims by candidates and frustration with the country's chaotic politics.

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English councils need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists, says report

Rising demand from children with special needs means the £140m required could come from government grantsCouncils in England need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists at a cost of £140m to...

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Why both Champions League semi-finals are hard to call

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onouha and Julien Laurens look at why the semi-finals between PSG & Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid & Arsenal are both really hard to call who wil...

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Carol Greitzer, Tireless Defender of Greenwich Village, Dies at 101

Ms. Greitzer in 1985 at a news conference with Mr. Koch. By then, she was a longtime member of the City Council and he was more than halfway through his term as mayor.

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Sudan Enters Fourth Year of War Amid World’s Most Severe Humanitarian Crisis

A 2-month-old patient, Saidal Altaher, getting treatment for malnutrition on Wednesday in Port Sudan, Sudan.

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Trump’s Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality

President Trump in Miami last week. Mr. Trump has declared a “regime change” accomplishment in Iran, even though analysts believe the war may have only increased the internal sway of Iran’s Islamic...

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We can get Lawes to World Cup – Sale boss Sanderson

Courtney Lawes is backed to make a sensational return to the England set-up for the 2027 Rugby World Cup by his new Sale boss Alex Sanderson.

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Bayern knock out Real Madrid in thrilling quarter-final

Bayern Munich scored twice late on to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on the night and knock them out 6-4 on aggregate in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final.

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From friendship to friction: Inside the growing tensions between Trump and Starmer

BBC’s Sarah Smith examines how the Iran war has led to discrepancies between the US president and UK prime minister.

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Ford EV and tech chief leaving automaker

Doug Field had stints at Apple and Tesla before joining Ford in 2021.

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Brazil’s police open a probe into presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro

Investigation centres on whether Bolsonaro committed defamation by linking Lula to crimes like drug trafficking.

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Goldman traders wrongfooted as Iran war upended interest rate expectations

Wall Street bank’s rates desk was key driver behind unexpected drop in fixed-income revenue

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Reeves gives more energy bill support to businesses as Iran war pushes up costs

Scheme cutting bills by up to 25% expanded to cover 10,000 firms, but they will not be paid until next yearRachel Reeves has announced an expansion of support for the most energy-intensive UK busin...

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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire expected ‘soon’, say Lebanese officials

Truce could assist with broader efforts to reach a peace deal between the US and Iran

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Arsenal through to semi-final after cagey draw with Sporting

Arsenal play out an unconvincing goalless draw at home with Sporting to qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League, where they will meet Atletico Madrid.

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Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done

The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.

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Monarch Tractor’s collapse ends in with an acquisition by Caterpillar

The startup had faced mounting pressure from dealers, farmers, and a co-founder who complained that Monarch's tech didn't work properly.

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How PSG's 'engine room' were the key to Liverpool win

BBC Sport pundit Stephen Warnock believes PSG's Joao Neves, Vitinha and Warren Zaire-Emery are "the best three midfielders" in the world after their influential role in the French champions' 2-0 wi...

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Atleti hold off Barca comeback to reach semi-finals

Atletico Madrid survive a 2-1 second leg defeat to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, as ten-man Barcelona are eliminated 3-2 on aggregate at the Wanda Metropolitano.

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Former champion Brecel misses out on Crucible spot

Former winner Luca Brecel fails to qualify for the 2026 World Snooker Championship, losing to Wales' Jak Jones in the last qualifying round.

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I Am Artemis: Rebekah Tolatovicz

Listen to this audio excerpt from Rebekah Tolatovicz, a mechanical technician lead supporting the Orion spacecraft’s main contractor Lockheed Martin: At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ther...

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NASA Selects Voyager for Seventh Private Mission to Space Station

NASA and Voyager Technologies have signed an order for the seventh private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeted to launch no earlier than 2028 from Florida. This is the co...

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Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Iran in Bid to Keep Peace Talks Alive

A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, on Sunday.

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NASA Launches Six CubeSats to International Space Station

Experiments and supplies bound for the International Space Station launched on April 11 as part of the agency’s Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 24 mission. As part of the approx...

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Peaty looks to future after winning 50m British title

Three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty continues his fine form by winning the 50m breaststroke at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.

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Guterres urges end to arms flow as Sudan war enters fourth year

The flow of weapons to Sudan must stop, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded on the war's third anniversary.

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US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran

Fourth Senate War Powers vote - first since Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilisation - fails to gain traction.

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David Lammy still plays an important role in UK foreign policy – but he is not the only one

Keir Starmer conducts much of Britain’s diplomacy himself, but beneath him is a team of trusted advisersThe first foreign official JD Vance met with after he returned from peace talks with Iran in...

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Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation has operated as a monopoly, jury finds

The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.

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Barbara Gordon, Who Wrote Memoir of Pill Addiction, Dies at 90

“I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can,” which became a best seller, detailed her years of prescription drug abuse and offered an indictment of American psychiatry.

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OpenAI updates its Agents SDK to help enterprises build safer, more capable agents

OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of its agent-building toolkit, as agentic AI continues to grow in popularity.

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MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

Commons rejects proposal by 256 to 150 to side with government on plan to tackle online harms affecting childrenMPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media for the se...

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Veteran investor Mark Mobius dies at 89

Renowned fund manager was a pioneer in emerging market investing

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With Iran War on Pause, Political Battle Resumes Over Israeli Democracy

Israeli Supreme Court justices on Wednesday before hearing a petition to force Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to oust the national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir.

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Pope Leo visits Cameroon with message of peace amid attacks from Trump

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at pope over calls for peace and criticism of US war on Iran.

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NASA Wants to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

The White House has announced that NASA will work with the Departments of Defense and Energy to put nuclear reactors in orbit and on the surface of the moon.

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Hightouch reaches $100M ARR fueled by marketing tools powered by AI

The startup says it grew its ARR by $70 million in just 20 months after launching an AI agent platform for marketers.

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Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?

BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.

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LinkedIn data shows AI isn’t to blame for hiring decline… yet

LinkedIn says hiring is down 20% since 2022, but blames higher interest rates — not AI — for the slowdown.

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Feds will require data centers to show their power bills

In a first, the U.S. Energy Information Agency said it will require data centers to disclose details of their energy use.

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Boosting military spending by slashing welfare is not the answer, senior Labour figures warn Reeves

MPs and peers say pitting defence and welfare against each other risks losing public support for increased spending on the militarySenior Labour figures have warned that Rachel Reeves must find alt...

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After Fighting for the Rights of Workers, Brazil’s President Lula Faces a Labor Abuse Crisis

A factory for the automaker BYD under construction last year in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. A labor ministry inspection found that Chinese workers building the plant were living in squalid conditions.

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AI learning app Gizmo levels up with 13M users and a $22M investment

Gizmo, an AI-powered learning platform, has attracted more than 13 million users and just secured $22 million in Series A funding.

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Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works.

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What is Trump-backed SAVE America Act and what could it mean for US vote?

US Senate resumes debate on controversial bill requiring more proof of citizenship, which Trump calls top priority.

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Islanders' fundraiser for convicted cop causes stir

The Islanders are facing questions about a jumbotron promotion urging hockey fans to donate to a former New York City police sergeant who was recently convicted of manslaughter for hurling a cooler...

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AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

AI is making it easier to design chips and optimize software for different silicon. Some startups envision a revolution in chipmaking.

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Countries pledge $1.5bn for Sudan crisis as war enters fourth year

UN chief calls for end to 'nightmare' war as Khartoum rejects international conference as 'colonial tutelage approach'.

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SantaCon organiser charged with stealing $1m from charity pub crawl

Prosecutors say Stefan Pildes spent hundreds of thousands of $2.7m raised for charity on personal expenses.

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Wales’s first minister calls on Keir Starmer to halt US-UK space defence project

Eluned Morgan says US under Donald Trump is ‘not partner it once was’ with Iran threats and ‘contempt’ towards UKWales’s first minister has called on Keir Starmer to suspend a big joint defence pro...

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‘Megadeals’ defy market fears and volatile geopolitics

Boards should heed the lessons of the last record surge in big M&A in 2015

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US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves

The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

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The Guardian view on the looming energy shock: ministers need to show they have a plan | Editorial

Keir Starmer can’t be blamed for the crisis in the Middle East, but he has to reassure people that he is prepared for its long-term consequencesPublic reassurance is one of the first duties of the...

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S&P 500 hits record high as markets surge back from Iran shock

Investors turn attention to strong Wall Street earnings and bet on swift end to war

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Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets

Accel announced on Tuesday that it raised $5 billion in fresh capital to back late-stage companies building AI.

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Messi hit with $7M lawsuit over missed friendly

A Miami-based event promoter has filed a $7 million lawsuit against Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association, alleging fraud and breach of contract after the star sat out an exhibition m...

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Claudia Sheinbaum’s War on Crime in Mexico Faces a Grim Reckoning: 133,000 Missing People

Izaguirre ranch in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, where volunteer groups found charred human remains. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel had been using it as a training camp for its new recruits.

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Microsoft Surface PCs Are Getting Big Price Hikes, and the Cheaper Models Are Going Away

The price increases range from $200 to $300, and Microsoft doesn’t sell a sub-$1,000 Surface anymore. The rising cost of consumer tech is a common theme in 2026.

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India’s vibe-coding startup Emergent enters OpenClaw-like AI agent space

Emergent's Wingman lets users manage and automate tasks through chat on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.

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Bayern oust Madrid in UCL classic; PSG up next

Bayern Munich scored two late goals to knock record 15-time European champions Real Madrid out of the Champions League following a thrilling 4-3 win at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

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Saudi Arabia’s PIF on verge of cutting support for LIV Golf

Sovereign wealth fund reconsiders backing for lossmaking golf tour as Iran war prompts investment rethink

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Reeves steps up criticism of Trump’s Iran war, branding it a ‘mistake’

UK chancellor tells US audience she is ‘not convinced that this conflict has made the world a safer place’Middle East crisis – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has stepped up...

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Biometric checks to be rolled out in prisons after mistaken releases

New data shows 179 prisoners were set free in error from prisons in the year to March.

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Alcaraz out of Barcelona Open with wrist injury

World number two Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of the Barcelona Open with an injury to his right wrist, one month before the start of his French Open defence.

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Is Iran beating the US at its own propaganda game?

Iran has condemned a ban imposed by YouTube on a pro-Iranian group that releases Lego-style AI videos.

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Government’s 1.5m housebuilding target in England is suffering subsidence | Nils Pratley

As the country’s biggest housebuilder cuts land buying and the Iran war pushes up costs, setting an ambitious figure appears even more foolishThis is what the government didn’t want to hear when it...

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Ex-Tory and Labour councillor Richard Bingley joins Reform for May elections

The much-travelled politician, who has also been a member of Ukip, will stand for election to Thurrock councilFirst he was a Tory councillor, before switching to Labour. Then came a stint in Ukip,...

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Israel’s High Court hears petitions to oust Ben-Gvir

Israel’s High Court heard petitions to oust Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

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Saudi wealth fund resets priorities after decade of heavy spending

Governor says near-$1tn PIF will focus on efficiency without retreating from global deals

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US crude exports hit record as Iran war disrupts Middle East supplies

Foreign sales could push up US petrol prices and increase political pressure on Trump administration to curtail exports

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What Orban's loss means for far right movements around the world

The defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the polls is fueling questions about what's in store for far-right movements in other countries that exploit extremist conspiracies to win.

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UK gas prices dip below pre-Iran war level in relief for Reeves

Concerns about a full-blown supply crisis recede as Asia cuts consumption

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GB's Cairess out of London Marathon with injury

Emile Cairess is ruled out of this year's London Marathon - where he was expected to challenge Sir Mo Farah's British record - because of a calf issue.

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The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use

In a letter obtained by WIRED, the Energy Information Administration tells two senators that it plans to develop a mandatory assessment of data centers' energy use.

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Airwallex is about to take on Stripe and the rest of the payments industry — in the physical world

Airwallex, valued at $8 billion, is launching a point-of-sale product that lets businesses accept in-person payments in multiple countries via a single platform.

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2026 NSTA Hyperwall Schedule

NASA Science at NSTA Hyperwall Schedule, April 16-18, 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #1265) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. THURSDAY, APRIL 16 11...

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British doubles legend Jamie Murray retires from tennis

"My tennis journey comes to an end" - Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world No 1, has announced his retirement from tennis.

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Kuwait Detained Journalist After Comments on Iran War Images, Watchdog Says

Ahmed Shihab‑Eldin in Qatar in November. He has not posted online or been seen in public since early March.

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How big oil is cashing in on Iran war - The Latest

The world’s top 100 oil and gas companies made more than $30m every hour in unearned profit in the first month of the US-Israeli war in Iran, according to exclusive analysis for the Guardian.The co...

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Dolphins GM: RB Achane 'not available' for trade

Dolphins running back De'Von Achane is "not available" for a trade, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said Wednesday, as the team looks to extend its homegrown star.

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FIFA prez: Iran 'for sure' will play at World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran would "for sure" be at the World Cup this summer, despite the ongoing war with the United States.

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Reform or Plaid? Whichever way Welsh voters go, the country will be utterly transformed | Will Hayward

Each party has its own version of nationalism to offer voters in May’s Senedd election: closer ties to England or more independence for WalesIt’s fair to say that the UK will change after the elect...

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US sending 10,000 more troops to Middle East despite Iran ceasefire

The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East this month, according to The Washington Post.

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NASA’s SPHEREx Mission Maps Water Ice Throughout Cygnus X

Description An observation made by NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) shows the chemical signatures of water ice (shown in...

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‘Interstellar Glaciers’: NASA’s SPHEREx Maps Vast Galactic Ice Regions

NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) mission has mapped interstellar ice at an unprecedented scale. Covering regions in our...

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Rate setters face ‘double danger’ from Iran war and tariffs, Fed official warns

Chicago Federal Reserve president Austan Goolsbee says public may ‘misinterpret’ price rises as persistent

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Allbirds Is Pivoting to AI Compute. Sure, Why Not

Once a $4 billion apparel juggernaut, Allbirds will rebrand as NewBird AI, a “GPU-as-a-Service” company. Hey, if you can't beat ’em, join ’em.

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Seven-time Grand Slam champion Murray retires

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Jamie Murray retires from tennis as one of the most-decorated doubles players in the world. Here's a look back at his 2007 and 2017 mixed doubles triumphs at Wimbledon.

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From the devil’s violinist to devil’s horns - why classical and heavy metal are a natural pairing

With ear-splitting excess, flamboyant virtuosity and a talent for transgression, where classical music has led, metal has followed. Let’s hope the Philharmonia’s Metal Orchestrated concert turns it...

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Artemis II Crew Returns to Houston

NASA’s Artemis II crew – NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen – smile at friends, family, and colleagues. They sh...

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British doubles legend Murray retires from tennis

Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis.

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After sale of its shoe business, Allbirds pivots to AI

Allbirds is ditching wool sneakers for AI servers, rebranding as NewBird AI after locking in a $50M convertible financing facility.

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‘Erosion of a country’s future’: What has the war cost Sudan?

Sudan's civil war, which erupted three years ago, has devastated civilian infrastructure, pushed millions into misery.

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Ant smuggler sentenced to a year in jail by Kenyan court

More than 2,200 ants were found in Zhang Kequn’s luggage at Nairobi airport, with baggage destined for ChinaA Chinese national has been sentenced to a year in prison and fined by a Nairobi court fo...

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Two fans get first banning orders for tailgating

Two men become the first in England to be convicted for breaking a new tailgating law at last month's Carabao Cup final.

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Liverpool fear lengthy lay-off for Ekitike

France forward Hugo Ekitike is expected to miss the World Cup after suffering a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool's Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain.

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Every 27 minutes, someone is killed in Sudan’s war

Every day, over the last three years in Sudan, 53 people on average are killed.

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Why I’m embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

‘Unc’ is meant to disparage older players who favour slow-paced shooters and epic narrative games, but the industry should make games for all generations• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to you...

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Stop Welsh space radar station because of Trump's 'contempt', first minister says

Eluned Morgan has called for the UK government to stop working with the US on 27 radar dishes.

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Snap is cutting 1,000 jobs, 16% of its workforce

The company cites advancements in AI for the cuts.

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US banks make record buybacks on Trump’s looser rules and choppy markets

Six largest lenders spend $33bn on shares, smashing market forecasts

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Services Catalog Click here to view the FY26 Services Catalog The catalogs provide service description, chargeback rate, unit of measure, and service level indicators for each NSSC service. Service...

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Wales wing Neumann ruled out for rest of Six Nations

Wales wing Lisa Neumann is ruled out of the remainder of the Women's Six Nations with a hamstring injury.

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Leeds Song festival review – from haiku to hauntings in evening that thinks outside the box

Various venues, LeedsRoderick Williams could breathe life into a telephone directory, but found much better material in his recital with Iain Burnside. A later concert featured atmospheric soundsca...

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Reid Hoffman weighs in on the ‘tokenmaxxing’ debate

Reid Hoffman says tracking AI token use can gauge adoption, but cautions it should be paired with context and not treated as a direct productivity metric.

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Allbirds is turning into an AI compute provider, because of course it is

Flipping the ‘Bird

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Adobe’s new Firefly AI assistant can use Creative Cloud apps to complete tasks

Adobe says the assistant can work across apps like Firefly, Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, Express, Illustrator and its other apps to do tasks for you.

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This energy startup’s bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off

Ayr Energy is using a shortage of power conversion equipment to break open a decades-old market.

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Gitar, a startup that uses agents to secure code, emerges from stealth with $9 million

The company uses AI to review code that, more often than not these days, has also been generated by AI.

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Amazon unveils a slimmer Fire TV Stick HD, opens Ember Artline TVs for preorder

On Wednesday, Amazon announced the launch of its new Fire TV Stick HD and Ember Artline televisions, both now available for preorder.  Following the initial release of the first-generation Fir...

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Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm are all investing in this buzzy self-driving tech startup

Wayve's $1.2 billion Series D round, which was announced in February, keeps growing.

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Exeter members to vote on takeover by US backers

Exeter Chiefs' search for a new owner could be nearly complete with an American-backed offer to be put to a vote of members.

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As world focuses on Iran, Israel ‘engineering starvation policy’ in Gaza

The weaponisation of logistics has caused severe shortage of fuel, food and medicines piling misery on Palestinians.

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Iran War Live Updates: Iran Threatens Retaliation Over U.S. Blockade

Iran’s armed forces said they would attempt to expand their influence over sea lanes beyond the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. military continued to block Iranian shipping.

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Could West Brom be punished for PSR breach, will it impact relegation battle?

With West Brom having been charged with an alleged breach of the EFL's Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules, Sky Sports News' football correspondent Rob Dorsett explains the current situation the...

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Bayern links and World Cup hopes - a big summer for Gordon

Anthony Gordon faces a big summer - with World Cup hopes and the possibility that Newcastle will need to sell him. So what comes next for the England forward?

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Bridget Jones statue becomes permanent resident of Leicester Square: ‘She makes Londoners feel seen’

Extension of three-year lifespan for bronze coincides with 25th anniversary rerelease of original romcomA record 149 days have now passed without alcohol, cigarettes or ice-cream for Bridget Jones’...

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Four killed in Turkiye’s second school shooting in two days

Three students and a teacher have been killed in the province of ​Kahramanmaras, according to the local governor.

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Morgan Stanley profits jump 30% as Iran war drives trading boom

Results from two remaining big investment banks cap earnings season marked by gains from Wall Street traders

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12 Best Standing Desks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.

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Saudi Arabia-hosted Asian Cup draw rescheduled due to US-Israel war on Iran

Draw for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup, originally set for Saturday, moved to May 9.

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Fears Ekitike out for at least six months with suspected Achilles injury

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has suffered a suspected Achilles injury and there are fears he could be out for at least six months.

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Maradona’s medical team could have saved his life, prosecutor says

'Maradona began to die 12 hours before his actual death,' a prosecutor in new trial on the Argentinian's death says.

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American Streamer Johnny Somali Is Sentenced to Prison in South Korea

Johnny Somali, an American YouTuber, arriving at a Seoul courthouse on Wednesday. He was sentenced to six months in jail.

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Post your questions for Adam Scott

From his breakthrough role in public-sector comedy Parks and Rec to his mysterious and important work in corporate-dystopia drama Severance, the actor is ready to talk Adam Scott has been a familia...

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Gush review – Jessica Hardwick is superb as a mother-to-be surfing a maelstrom of emotions

Traverse theatre, EdinburghJess Brodie’s monologue about life on the brink of parenthood is both witty and grippingThere are few transitions in life more profound than becoming a parent. Out go lat...

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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.

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Trump and Putin back Hungary’s new prime minister

White House and Kremlin make positive comments about Magyar despite previously endorsing Orbán

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$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds

Exclusive: Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn by end of 2026Middle East crisis – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesT...

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The Caves That Could Help Us Find, or Become, Aliens

From lava tubes on Mars to ice pockets on Europa, subterranean environments may offer the best chance of finding life—and living safely—beyond our planet.

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AI Slop Is Making the Internet Fake-Happy

A new study examines the impact of the rise of AI-generated websites on the internet—and found some surprising results.

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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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Trump warns he could rip up trade deal with UK

Threat comes as tensions rise between Washington and London over Iran war

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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.

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Can Jordan Chiles end her career with an NCAA team title?

Jordan Chiles enters her final NCAA championships as the most recognizable face in gymnastics -- and hopes to lead UCLA to its first title since 2018.

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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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Men's transfer buzz: How Final Four teams are reloading

Who's leaving, who's staying, and who's coming? Let's take a look at 2026's last teams standing.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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Sperm whales’ communication closely parallels human language, study finds

Analysis shows whales’ coda vocalizations are ‘highly complex’ and remarkably similar to our ownWe may appear to have little in common with sperm whales – enormous, ocean-dwelling animals that last...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A crushed fossil revealed a dinosaur that shouldn’t have existed

A badly mangled dinosaur skull, once forgotten in a drawer, turned out to be a rare and important discovery. Reconstructed by a Virginia Tech student, it revealed a new species of early carnivorous...

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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...

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This 31-foot “terror croc” ate dinosaurs. Now it’s back

A massive, bus-sized “terror croc” that once preyed on dinosaurs has been brought back to life in stunning detail with the first scientifically accurate full skeleton of Deinosuchus schwimmeri. Str...

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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.

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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.

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‘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...

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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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Full plate: Lehigh scores 20 runs in first inning

Thirty-two Lehigh players batted during a 20-run first inning that set an NCAA record during a 38-6 blowout win over Coppin State.

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From New Jersey to Copa del Rey? Matarazzo reaching new heights for U.S. coaches in Europe

If Real Sociedad win the Copa del Rey, Pellegrino Matarazzo will be the first U.S.-born coach to win a trophy in one of Europe's top five leagues. It has been quite a journey.

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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

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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Scientists think alien life might be hiding in patterns

A new study proposes detecting life in space by spotting patterns across many planets instead of focusing on one at a time. If life spreads and changes planetary environments, it could leave behind...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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WrestleMania 42: Key stats for all 13 matches across both nights

With eight championship bouts across two nights, WrestleMania 42 is stacked. Get caught up before this weekend's PLE.

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Men's pound-for-pound rankings: Fury misses out, new name joins top 10

Tyson Fury's victory in his boxing return wasn't enough to re-enter the top 10. Here are the latest ESPN pound-for-pound rankings.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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Peaty wins British 100m title as he sets sights on Los Angeles 2028

Three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty won the 100 metres breaststroke at the Aquatic Great Britain Swimming Championships on Tuesday as he sets his sights on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

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'It's harder than it looks on TV': What MLB players really think of automated ball-strike challenge rule

ABS has been the talk of the MLB season. Here's what those in the game say about the new rule -- and how it changes their jobs.

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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.

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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.

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Trump says peace talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports

President Trump said a second round of direct U.S.-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, even as he instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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Usyk training new 'friend' Joshua to beat Fury: 'AJ will do it!'

Oleksandr Usyk has vowed to help Anthony Joshua defeat Tyson Fury.

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Super Typhoon Sinlaku Slams Saipan, Causing Widespread Damage

Debris scattered on Wednesday in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, as the super typhoon Sinlaku moved through.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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...

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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...

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Mansell: 'Reinvigorated' Hamilton is fired up again

Lewis Hamilton has been "reinvigorated" this season, according to former Formula 1 world champion Nigel Mansell.

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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’.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This April

Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.

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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.

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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.

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Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules

The long-running legal dispute is over a lucrative iron ore project in the top west corner of Australia.

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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...

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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...

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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

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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.

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South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance

Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.

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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...

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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New trial begins over football legend Maradona’s death

A new trial has begun in Argentina over the death of football legend Diego Maradona.

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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,...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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The Tech High Ground

What it will take to gain the advantage over China.

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