Spectacular European nights the new normal for Villa under Emery
Ten years ago, Aston Villa were relegated to English football's second tier for the first time since 1987. Now they are in their second European semi-final in three seasons.
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Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises
The three-year-old startup raised $150 million led by Khosla Ventures.
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People in Beirut wary of trusting Israel will uphold Lebanon ceasefire
Lebanon’s residents say they are wary of trusting that Israel will abide by the ceasefire agreement announced by Trump.
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Israel and Lebanon’s 10-day ceasefire goes into effect
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect. It began at midnight local time (21:00 GMT).
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Top Foreign Office official to leave post after Mandelson vetting row
It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post.
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Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins
Tensions linger as evacuees await clarity on the ceasefire’s terms before risking a return to war-torn villages.
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Palace defy Fiorentina comeback to reach Conference League semi finals
Crystal Palace booked their place in the Conference League semi-finals with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Fiorentina despite losing the second leg 2-1 in Florence.
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Forest overcome Porto to book Europa League semi-final against Villa
Nottingham Forest progressed from their Europa League quarter-final with a 2-1 aggregate win over Porto to book a last-four meeting with Aston Villa.
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Foreign Office’s top civil servant Olly Robbins to leave post over Mandelson vetting row
Keir Starmer understood to have lost confidence in official over decision to override security vetting failureMandelson failed vetting but Foreign Office overruled decisionSir Olly Robbins, the UK...
theguardian.com
Luma launches AI-powered production studio with faith-focused Wonder Project
The studio's first project will be about Moses and star Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley, to be released this spring on Prime Video.
techcrunch.com
Clayton beats Littler in Rotterdam final to extend lead to top of table
Jonny Clayton cemented his lead at the top of the Premier League Darts table with a 6-4 victory over Luke Littler in the Night 11 final in Rotterdam.
skysports.com
Roger Adams Dies at 71; Invented the Rolling Sneakers Known as Heelys
You could walk in them like gym shoes, but if you rocked back on your heels the wheels emerged, turning them into roller skates. In the early 2000s, the company sold millions.
nytimes.com
US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke
Ten Republicans join Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians in the United States.
aljazeera.com
Turkiye grieves students killed in school shooting
Hundreds turned out to the funerals of eight students who were fatally shot at school in Turkiye’s Kahramanmaras.
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GB's Ellard breaks S14 100m freestyle world record
Paralympic champion William Ellard sets a new world record time to take gold in the S14 mixed class 100m freestyle final at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.
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Pope Leo urges peace in visit to Cameroon’s conflict-hit northwest
Pope Leo XIV was in Bamenda in conflict-hit northwest Cameroon, urging peace in a region beset by deadly fighting.
aljazeera.com
What is tailgating, and has FIFA banned it at World Cup stadiums in the US?
Football fans in the US have criticised FIFA and local organisers over a move to ban tailgating at World Cup matches.
aljazeera.com
A ceasefire in Lebanon — will it hold?
After rare talks, a ceasefire in Lebanon raises one question: what happens on the ground next?
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Qatar hosts talks aimed at putting Iran peace process back on track
Pakistan's PM arrived in Doha Thursday for regional talks across the Middle East in a possibility to end the war.
aljazeera.com
Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?
What three years of war have done to Sudan.
aljazeera.com
Reeves looking to break link between gas cost and electricity prices
Chancellor wants to reduce impact of gas on market prices, as it almost always sets price of electricity in UKThe chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has said she and Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, are...
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Upscale AI in talks to raise at $2B valuation, says report
AI infrastructure company Upscale AI is reportedly in talks to raise its third funding round since launching just seven months ago.
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Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
The US president invites the two countries' leaders to Washington as Israel's prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon.
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More than $5 trillion in US taxes. Who gets it?
From war spending to healthcare cuts, US budget choices have real impacts. So who is the system really working for?
aljazeera.com
What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected?
Beijing balancing Tehran alliance with its wider global interests
aljazeera.com
Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught
The new model, called π0.7, represents what the company describes as an early but meaningful step toward the long-sought goal of a general-purpose robot brain.
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Despite Cease-Fire, Iran’s Hackers Haven’t Logged Off
Demonstrators in Tehran this week. Iran is trying to keep up pressure on the United States and Israel with cyberattacks but also positioning itself to mount a bigger retaliation if peace talks do n...
nytimes.com
Displaced Lebanese in Beirut uncertain if they can trust ceasefire
Displaced Lebanese in Beirut said they do not yet trust whether the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will hold.
aljazeera.com
Sectarian fears increase as a Beirut area says no to displacement centre
Tensions rise in Karantina as civil war-era sectarian fears resurface over a cancelled displacement centre project.
aljazeera.com
Netflix founder Reed Hastings to step down from board
Chair to depart as streamer reports profit boost from $2.8bn termination fee after Warner Bros bidding war
ft.com
Senate vote on arms sale shows ‘massive cracks’ in US support for Israel
Rights advocates hail 'historic' shift as 40 out of 47 Democratic senators vote to block military bulldozers to Israel.
aljazeera.com
From the Startup Battlefield stage to the International Space Station: geCKo Materials built a sticky product
This week on Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen speaks with Capella Kerst, founder and CEO of geCKo Materials.
techcrunch.com
Dark Matter May Be Made of Black Holes From Another Universe
A model of the cyclic universe suggests that dark matter could be a population of black holes predating the Big Bang.
wired.com
The Long-Term Plan to Scrub Carbon From the Sky
A carbon capture facility in Tracy, Calif., in 2023.
nytimes.com
House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.
Ten Republicans voted alongside Democrats, in a rebuke to the Trump administration's immigration policies. Should it pass the Senate, the White House said President Trump would veto the measure.
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World Cup 2026: Football fans outraged by United States transit prices
FIFA received backlash from high-profile US politicians, who feel the governing body should subsidise domestic transit.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI takes aim at Anthropic with beefed-up Codex that gives it more power over your desktop
OpenAI's agentic coding tool has gotten a major makeover, with a variety of new powers and abilities.
techcrunch.com
Barca say refereeing 'errors' cost them semi-final spot
Barcelona say refereeing "errors" cost them a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League, and have caused "significant sporting and financial harm to the club".
bbc.com
Bahrain Charges Intelligence Officer in the Death of a Detainee
Smoke rising over Bahrain’s capital, Manama, after a reported Iranian drone strike last month.
nytimes.com
Rachel Reeves warns other budgets may be cut to lift defence spending
Chancellor says she is ‘working through a range of options’ to boost the armed forces but does not want to put up taxesUK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has warned “difficult choices”...
theguardian.com
US House votes down latest effort to curtail Trump’s power to wage Iran war
Nearly all Democrats voted in favour, a day after a similar resolution failed in the US Senate along party lines.
aljazeera.com
Judge grants Oklahoma LB Heinecke extra year
A district court judge has granted Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke a preliminary injunction, handing him an additional year of eligibility in 2026.
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Badenoch calls Farage an ‘opportunist’ after he urges Scottish nationalists to back Reform
Leader of Tories criticises Farage after he says holding another independence vote ‘probably quite reasonable’Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative party, has accused Nigel Farage of being...
theguardian.com
The Online Fiction Boom Reimagining China’s History
Chinese fantasy novels reimagine the past with modern tech and ideology. A new book argues they also help reinforce authoritarian politics.
wired.com
Barcelona appeal to UEFA over Laws of Game failure in Champions League exit
European football's governing body has already rejected one appeal by Barca about their quarterfinals against Atletico.
aljazeera.com
Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings
Lawmakers have been in a stalemate for over 60 days about funding the entire department, which includes agencies that oversee immigration enforcement, disaster relief, cybersecurity and the U.S. Co...
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Gaza’s new generation of journalists face challenges, but stay resilient
Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud finds a new generation of journalists who are stepping in, young and untrained but determined.
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Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
Agreement could increase the chance of securing a permanent end to the war between the US and Iran
ft.com
Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand ‘shameful’ Palantir NHS contract be scrapped
The spytech company and founder Peter Thiel should ‘have their hands ripped off our NHS’, say MPs during impassioned Westminster debateMPs have queued up to demand the government scraps its £330m N...
theguardian.com
‘Endless grief’: Turkiye mourns victims of second school shooting in a week
Death toll rises to 10 after shooting by 14-year-old student at the Ayser Calik School in Kahramanmaras.
aljazeera.com
Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines
During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
bbc.com
Orbán’s defeat threatens to halt Hungarian support of populist right
Individuals such as Matt Goodwin and Lord Frost benefited from largesse of self-styled ‘illiberal democracy’UK politics live – latest updatesThe last 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule have been kind...
theguardian.com
‘Whose is he?’: A Gaza father’s fight for a child who might not be his
Mohammed Lubbad's wife Amal was pregnant when she died in Israeli air strikes. Then he was told she had given birth.
aljazeera.com
Starmer and Kendall call for OnlyFans-style age checks on social media
Prime minister says ‘things can’t go on like this’ in meeting with tech groups
ft.com
London primary schools see 3.5% drop in children entering reception
Capital’s schools hardest hit in England and Wales by rising housing costs and falling birthrate, with further falls predicted in coming yearsSchools in London continue to be hardest hit by housing...
theguardian.com
NHS patients should be able to write up their own medical records – and not have to rely on Post-it notes | Will Parman
The lack of a unified digital repository for patients and healthcare workers means that key medical changes are often missed. But the NHS can learn from US intelligence sharingWill Parman is the wi...
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10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire announced by Trump
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting at 21:00 GMT on Thursday, said US President Donald Trump.
aljazeera.com
Like a concrete aircraft carrier: was LA’s giant new $724m gallery really worth all the carbon emissions?
Built on tar swamps and two tortuous decades in the making, LACMA’s latest addition used twice as much metal as the Eiffel Tower. How did America supersize revered architect Peter Zumthor?Driving d...
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UK firms ‘should be worried’ about Anthropic’s latest AI model, minister says
Kanishka Narayan says Britain needs to ‘make most of opportunities’ as government launches £500mn unit
ft.com
The UK Launches Its $675 Million Sovereign AI Fund
In a bid to minimize dependence on technology from other countries, the UK government is plowing resources into homegrown AI startups.
wired.com
Doncic & Cunningham eligible for NBA awards after appeal
Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic and Detroit Pistons' Cade Cunningham are eligible to win NBA end-of-season awards after successful appeals.
bbc.com
The Mythos cyber scare signals the economics of AI scarcity
As the capabilities of frontier models advance, gaining access to the technology could become critically important
ft.com
No date set for US-Iran talks, as Pakistan pushes to keep diplomacy alive
Pakistan's prime minister and army chief are both travelling to key players in the war, attempting to keep talks going.
aljazeera.com
Messi buys fifth-tier Spanish club Cornella
Argentina World Cup winner Lionel Messi becomes the new owner of Catalan club Cornella.
bbc.com
Google now lets you explore the web side-by-side with AI Mode
Now, when you're using AI Mode on Chrome desktop, clicking a link will open the webpage side-by-side with AI Mode.
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Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome
Google latest update to AI Mode in its Chrome browser is designed to keep the chatbot-style search tool always around once you start an online search journey.
wired.com
WR Knox found negligent in crash, to pay $2.8M
A Texas court on Wednesday issued a default judgment of more than $2.8 million against Theodore Knox, the co-defendant in one of the civil lawsuits against Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice stemming from...
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US general clarifies Iranian ports under blockade, not Strait of Hormuz
A US general had to clarify that the US military is only blockading Iranian ports, not the entire Strait of Hormuz.
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White House Declines to Offer Congress an Estimate of Iran War Cost
Russell T. Vought, the White House budget director, said he would not give an estimate of the cost of the conflict because he did not want to be inaccurate.
nytimes.com
NASA Invites Media to Latvia Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony
The Republic of Latvia will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 9 a.m. EDT Monday, April 20, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host Dace Melbārde,...
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What are the UK government’s plans to regulate social media for under-16s?
As Keir Starmer tells tech bosses to make their sites safer, ministers are weighing up what they can doStarmer tells social media firms: ‘Things can’t go on like this’Keir Starmer has told social m...
theguardian.com
Phil Ellis: Bath Mat review – Taskmaster goof celebrates his midlife failures
The Stand Comedy Club, GlasgowThe northerner finds the funny in banalities with this raucous compendium of all-in-it-together bantsPhil Ellis has been watching Netflix specials, and has noticed tha...
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Chargers GM shuts down Johnston trade rumors
Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz shut down trade rumors Thursday surrounding wide receiver Quentin Johnston.
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AI has an Awful Image problem
Modern-day Luddites are gaining ground because tech titans haven’t shown people how innovation will improve their lives
ft.com
Two Americans sentenced for helping North Korea steal $5 million in fake IT worker scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that two Americans were sentenced to years in prison for helping the North Korean government place fake IT workers in U.S. companies.
techcrunch.com
InsightFinder raises $15M to help companies figure out where AI agents go wrong
According to CEO Helen Gu, the biggest problem facing the industry today is not just monitoring and diagnosing where AI models go wrong, it's diagnosing how the entire tech stack operates now that...
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AI traffic to US retailers rose 393% in Q1, and it’s boosting their revenue too
Adobe says AI traffic to U.S. retail sites also jumped 269% in March, with visitors converting better and generating more revenue than non-AI shoppers.
techcrunch.com
FAW posts loss for 2025 despite record revenue
The Football Association of Wales made a loss of £3.4m for the year ending June 2025 despite posting record turnover.
bbc.com
Howe's future at a 'crossroads' as Newcastle's transfer priorities revealed
Sky Sports News' North East reporter Keith Downie gives the latest on Eddie Howe's future, the priorities in the summer transfer window and interest in Anthony Gordon.
skysports.com
Roblox’s AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games
The new new tools are designed to help creators throughout the entire development process.
techcrunch.com
How did a wolf become a fugitive in South Korea?
A wolf burrowed under a fence at his zoo in South Korea becoming the country's newest fugitive.
bbc.com
Israel says it’s West’s defender, but cares little for European critics
Israel’s widening wars and disregard for its traditional allies are deepening international criticism and isolation.
aljazeera.com
A big topic for others, not for her - Eta on groundbreaking head coach role
New Union Berlin head coach Marie-Louise Eta discusses becoming the first female to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues.
bbc.com
Jet fuel shortage: Why Iran war could ground flights in Europe
Europe's aviation faces fuel shortages as Hormuz tensions threaten travel at the start of the summer season.
aljazeera.com
UK police arrest 3 after attempted arson at Persian-language media centre
Police say they arrested a 16-year-old boy and two men aged 19 and 21 on suspicion of arson endangering life.
aljazeera.com
Ex-Virginia deputy governor kills wife and himself in murder-suicide, police say
Investigators say Justin Fairfax shot his wife, Cerina, multiple times before turning the gun on himself.
bbc.com
Chelsea midfielder Caicedo agrees new contract
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo agrees a lucrative new contract at Stamford Bridge as the club seeks to reward its high performers.
bbc.com
Gilley: I'll fight anyone in the world, but I won't rematch Greene
Sam Gilley puts a nightmare year behind him when he steps up to middleweight to fight Aston Brown in Glasgow on Friday.
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Russia launches deadliest aerial attack in months, killing 18 in Ukraine
A Ukrainian drone attack killed two people in Russia, Moscow says, after an Orthodox Easter truce.
bbc.com
US strike on Pacific vessel kills three
US military footage released Wednesday shows its latest strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three people.
aljazeera.com
World Athletics rejects 11 athlete transfers to Turkey
World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were "part of a coordinated recruitment strategy" by the country's government "to...
bbc.com
Rohingya Refugee Recounts Rescue From Capsizing Boat That Left Nearly 250 Others Missing
A Rohingya survivor being carried on a bamboo stretcher to a hospital at a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, after being rescued last week from a capsized boat.
nytimes.com
Snooker world turns out to remember John Virgo
Snooker stars and fans gathered at Sheffield Cathedral to pay tribute to the voice of the sport.
bbc.com
Liverpool transfer chiefs Hughes and Edwards to remain in place for summer
Two of Liverpool's most important decision-makers, Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards, are set to remain in place for this summer's transfer window amid uncertainty over their futures.
skysports.com
White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump’s Timeline
The energy surge has made groceries more expensive while also raising costs for farmers.
nytimes.com
Double-winning former Arsenal goalkeeper Manninger dies
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has been killed in a road accident, his first club Red Bull Salzburg have announced.
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Turkiye’s Roketsan eyes top 10 exporter rank amid Middle East conflict
Turkiye has rapidly expanded its defence industry to become a leading global missile exporter amid rising conflict.
aljazeera.com
After three years of war, Sudan army and RSF locked in military impasse
As the war enters its fourth year, neither side has achieved a decisive victory as humanitarian situation remains grim.
aljazeera.com
Doping is a ‘big problem’ in India, global anti-doping body chief says
WADA is targeting India's performance-enhancing drugs production industry, the world's biggest.
aljazeera.com
Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster
Runway’s CEO says AI could help studios make dozens of films for the cost of one, betting volume will boost hit-making odds.
techcrunch.com
FIFA ‘surprised’ by US backlash as transport costs skyrocket at World Cup
Both a top US lawmaker and the governor of New Jersey ask FIFA to pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes.
aljazeera.com
DJ Shadow: ‘Kraftwerk are a touchstone for every phase of my career’
The hip-hop producer, remixer and crate-digger on staying fresh creatively, the influence of David Lynch and giving away his most valuable recordCan you share any regrets or missed opportunities fr...
theguardian.com
Five key questions: Who overruled the decision to deny Mandelson security clearance?
Ministers and civil servants face scrutiny after revelation Foreign Office overruled vetting procedure for US ambassador appointmentRevealed: Mandelson failed vetting but Foreign Office overruled d...
theguardian.com
Officials debate withholding Mandelson vetting documents from parliament
Exclusive: Opinions split on ‘unprecedented’ release of files, despite demand for ‘all papers’ related to ex-US ambassador’s appointmentSenior government officials have been considering whether to...
theguardian.com
Revealed: Mandelson failed vetting but Foreign Office overruled decision
Guardian investigation uncovers decision by UK security officials to deny clearance before Mandelson took up role as US ambassadorOfficials debate withholding Mandelson vetting documents from parli...
theguardian.com
Autoglass owner Belron prepares €30bn Amsterdam IPO
Listing for world’s largest car glass repair group would boost Europe’s lagging market
ft.com
The Possibility of Tenderness by Jason Allen-Paisant audiobook review – meditations on nature and belonging
The poet reconnects with the landscape of the May Day Mountains in Jamaica where he grew up in a personal story of migration, race and rural lifeAn award-winning poet living in Roundhay Park, Leeds...
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Samuel Hasselhorn: Schubert Hoffnung review – timbral and emotional flexibility is in ample supply
Hasselhorn/Bushakevitz(Harmonia Mundi)The German baritone’s all-Schubert disc with pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz is full of communicative diction and poetic phrasingNow in his mid-30s, German baritone...
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SNP pledges to cap bread and milk prices if it wins Scotland’s parliamentary elections
John Swinney unveils his party’s manifesto, saying cost of living is the ‘defining issue’ for voters on 7 MayThe SNP will cap supermarket prices for essential goods like bread and milk if it retain...
theguardian.com
Hegseth says US blockade to continue, ready for new attacks on Iran energy
US urges resolution through talks, but says Washington 'locked and loaded' to resume attacks.
aljazeera.com
Ex-keeper Manninger dies after car hit by train
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.
bbc.com
The power of the Dunst: Kirsten’s best film performances – ranked!
As she approaches her 44th birthday, we celebrate an actor who can move from dreamy psychodrama for Sofia Coppola to gritty angst for Jane CampionAn elegant, sun-soaked Patricia Highsmith adaptatio...
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Anthropic Plots Major London Expansion
As tensions with the US government mount, Anthropic has leased a new office with enough space to quadruple its 200-person headcount in London.
wired.com
Chiefs GM expecting a lot of trades in first round
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Thursday that there will "probably be a lot of trades" in the first round of this year's NFL draft.
espn.com
Crypto and AI Pacs raise $250mn ahead of US midterm elections
Investors Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz gave $25mn to pro-AI Super Pac in first quarter of year
ft.com
Glasgow rematch can change life for family - Collins
Nathaniel Collins says he is fighting for his family's future in Friday's WBC world eliminator with Cristobal Lorente in Glasgow.
bbc.com
First trailer released for western starring AI version of Val Kilmer
Footage of As Deep As the Grave screened in the US, featuring an authorised visual deepfake of the actor who died in 2025A trailer has been released for the first film to star an authorised generat...
theguardian.com
Blue Labour gets bluer with MP’s noble quest for a summer of sex | John Crace
Samantha Niblett says her campaign is about ‘taking control of our Britishness’ – bring on the union jack dildosWe could almost be back in the San Francisco of the 1960s. Tune in, turn on, drop out...
theguardian.com
Legal migrants remain vulnerable to trafficking
Debt, employer control and temporary visa rules can leave migrant workers trapped.
aljazeera.com
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth attacks press coverage of war on Iran
US defence secretary Hegseth criticised media coverage of the war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
The Mummy review – classic monster gets dug up for unravelling resurrection
Irish director Lee Cronin follows his Evil Dead reboot with what feels like another Evil Dead film but without a real sense of humourWarner Bros would prefer that you referred to their new hard R t...
theguardian.com
Pope Leo decries world ruled by ‘tyrants’ after Trump attacks
Pope, in Cameroon, calls for 'decisive change of course' that leads away from conflict and the exploitation of the land.
aljazeera.com
Kyiv hit by deadly missile attack amid shortage of interceptors
Al Jazeera’s Audrey Macalpine explains how Ukraine’s ballistic missile interceptor shortage left Kyiv exposed to Russia’
aljazeera.com
James Bond studio heads urge patience over casting announcement
Executives from Amazon MGM are no closer to revealing who is lined up for the coveted role, saying, ‘We’re taking the time to do this with care and deep respect’The new James Bond studio heads have...
theguardian.com
Puerto Rico’s rainforest center reborn: in pictures
After two devastating hurricanes, El Yunque national forest has built a new visitors center that hosts a vibrant arts festival Continue reading...
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Canva’s AI assistant can now call various tools to make designs for you
The latest version of Canva's AI assistant lets users create editable designs with text prompts.
techcrunch.com
US ready to restart war if Iran doesn’t agree to deal, Hegseth warns
Defence secretary’s comments come as US also widens scope of blockade of Iranian shipping
ft.com
Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars, days after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.
bbc.com
This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI
Antioch raised a $8.5 million seed round to create simulation tools for a new generation of robot builders.
techcrunch.com
Why the Iran war did not go according to US plans
Washington misread Iran, overestimated its own leverage and found itself trapped in a costly 40-day war of attrition.
aljazeera.com
Paula Rego review – tantalising drawings with the shoeprints left on them
Victoria Miro, LondonMischievous, moving and troubled tales of female oppression unspool across the largest ever exhibition of the artist’s drawings, which show an intuitive touch her paintings lac...
theguardian.com
Israeli strike destroys last working bridge over Lebanon’s Litani River
An Israeli strike has destroyed the last operational bridge over the Litani River.
aljazeera.com
Jones plans to plead guilty in NBA gambling case
Damon Jones plans to plead guilty to charges he provided sports bettors with nonpublic information about injuries to stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, ABC News reported Thursday, citing a court...
espn.com
Verstappen finding joy in his Nürburgring side quest
Max Verstappen hasn't been very happy in F1 this year, but his Nürburgring 24 Hours side quest is reinvigorating the four-time world champion.
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Who is Roelf Meyer, South Africa’s new ambassador to the US?
So who is Meyer and will his appointment help improve ties between the two countries?
aljazeera.com
Northern Ireland to face World Cup-bound France
Northern Ireland will face two-time world champions France in a friendly in Lille in the lead-up to the latter's World Cup campaign.
bbc.com
RFK Jr. defends his health agenda and Trump's proposed budget cuts in hearing
In his first appearance this year, the health secretary is taking questions on his record on health, including his controversial moves on vaccines.
npr.org
Ceasefire in Lebanon ‘as important’ as in Iran, says Ghalibaf
Tehran 'striving' to compel US and Israel to establish permanent ceasefire in all conflict zones, Iranian speaker says.
aljazeera.com
Pedro Pascal v Pedro Piscal: actor in legal battle with Chilean spirit brand
Pedro Piscal pisco is latest Chilean brand to resemble a Hollywood name – and others have fought off the lawsuitsThe actor Pedro Pascal is waging a legal battle against a Chilean pisco merchant who...
theguardian.com
Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch
The seven-member body, whose ranks are composed of Trump appointees, was expected to approve the arch. The proposed monument strongly resembles Paris' Arc de Triomphe, but almost 100 feet taller.
npr.org
England's Botterman and Campbell ruled out of Women's Six Nations
England's squad depth continues to be tested after front rows Hannah Botterman and May Campbell became the latest players to be ruled out of the Guinness Women's Six Nations.
skysports.com
Blunt-speaking Pope tells Cameroon to root out corruption to find peace
The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.
bbc.com
Covid jab injury payments must be urgently reformed, says inquiry chair
Heather Hallett hails vaccine scheme but criticises rule that only those meeting 60% disabled threshold can get payoutsThe Covid-19 vaccine programme in the UK was an “extraordinary feat” but the p...
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Jessie Ware: Superbloom review – Table Manners host dishes up more disco – but where are the bangers?
(EMI)The podcaster’s third sequin-festooned album in a row is her most retro, with its slightly cringe moments balanced by unerring quality control and opulent arrangementsRecent episodes of Table...
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest review – Aaron Pierre makes a mesmerising McMurphy
Old Vic theatre, LondonDirector Clint Dyer brings a fresh political focus to Ken Kesey’s story of disempowerment but the relentless misogyny of the text feels retrogradeWhen Randle P McMurphy is th...
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Ekitike to miss rest of season and World Cup after rupturing Achilles
Liverpool have confirmed that striker Hugo Ekitike has sustained a "serious" Achilles injury and will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup with France.
skysports.com
The great independence charade
Scottish and Welsh election results may reignite the debate but it is all one big pantomime
ft.com
Fifa blamed as World Cup trains set to cost $100
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill accuses Fifa of failing to provide funding, which means fans must foot the bill for high transport costs at the World Cup this summer.
bbc.com
South African Politician Julius Malema Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
Julius Malema at a hearing in KuGompo City, South Africa, on Wednesday. Citizens are barred from serving as a lawmaker if they are sentenced to more than 12 months in prison without the option of a...
nytimes.com
Starmer tells social media firms in No 10 meeting ‘things can’t go on like this’
PM summons senior figures from Meta, TikTok, Google and X and says social media is ‘putting our children at risk’Keir Starmer has told social media bosses “things can’t go on like this” in a Downin...
theguardian.com
Robot Vacuum Throwdown: Shark Versus Dyson (2026)
I let Shark’s and Dyson’s new AI-powered robot vac-mops loose in my home. One was a clear winner.
wired.com
Sudan power crisis: Studying using candles, counting gas station trips
Surging fuel prices and economic turmoil compound the impact of Sudan’s ongoing electricity crisis.
aljazeera.com
Record-transfer Isak needs to step up for Liverpool after Ekitike injury
Just back from injury, Alexander Isak has to hit the ground running if Liverpool are to reach the Champions League.
espn.com
The Star Trek Communicator Is Now a High-End Wristwatch
This luxury Swiss watch brand has gone where no one has gone before. Unfortunately, the price is out of this world too.
wired.com
Pakistan Looks to Play Peacemaker Between U.S. and Iran, Again
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, center, and other Pakistani officials during peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, last week.
nytimes.com
World Championship 2026: Schedule, seeds & BBC TV schedule
Match schedule, seeds, BBC TV times, prize money and roll of honour for the 2026 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
bbc.com
Is Iran’s economy buckling under war pressure or holding up?
The Iran war has deepened the damage to its sanctions-hit economy, but oil revenues have provided a crucial cushion.
aljazeera.com
Wales scrum-half Hardy signs new Ospreys deal
Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy had been linked with a move away from the Ospreys but has signed a new deal with the under-threat region.
bbc.com
Rebuilding review – Josh O’Connor stoically pieces a life back together after wildfire trauma
After losing his property, O’Connor’s rancher finds himself relocated to a trailer park and starts the long road to healing in this subdued, sweet dramaHere is a sweet, sad country song of a movie...
theguardian.com
DRC and M23 rebels eye peace monitoring agreement in Switzerland
The latest negotiations come as clashes spill into the South Kivu highlands, with civilians 'caught in the middle'.
aljazeera.com
‘Iran has to come’ to the US for the World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino says
FIFA chief reasserts his views on Iran's participation, saying 'the players want to play' in the tournament.
aljazeera.com
Dodgers spent an MLB record $515M in 2025
The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record in 2025 with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last season.
espn.com
Why are fuel price protests sweeping the Republic of Ireland?
Demonstrations led by convoys of trucks blocking roads and crucial infrastructure may move north of the border.
aljazeera.com
O'Sullivan to face Chinese debutant He at World Snooker Championship
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been drawn to face Chinese debutant He Guoqiang as he attempts to win a record eighth World Snooker Championship title at The Crucible.
skysports.com
Iran War Live Updates: Pakistan’s Shuttle Diplomacy Unfolds in Tehran
The status of U.S.-Iran peace talks was not clear early Thursday, a day after a Pakistani delegation arrived in the Iranian capital. President Trump said Israeli and Lebanese leaders would speak la...
nytimes.com
Turkish police order 83 arrests over online praise for school shootings
At least nine were killed in a school shooting in southern Turkey on Wednesday, a day after another attack injured 16 people at a high school.
bbc.com
South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison
Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.
bbc.com
Struggling theatres must ‘programme their way out’, says Young Vic director
Nadia Fall calls for bold thinking as she announces new shows including anti-Trump version of Thelma & LouiseTheatres facing financial difficulty can only prosper by “programming their way out...
theguardian.com
South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to prison for firing gun
Magistrate hands the opposition figure five-year term, that his lawyers say will be appealed.
aljazeera.com
Orban’s Defeat Punctures Europe’s Far Right, but Also Offers It a Road Map
Viktor Orban, center right, in Budapest on Sunday, the night of his election defeat. He was voted out after 16 years in power in Hungary.
nytimes.com
Shares at world’s biggest chocolate maker plunge as cocoa prices collapse
Company warns of effect of falling cocoa prices, industry overcapacity and supply disruptions
ft.com
Carbon Removal Industry Reels as Microsoft Retreats
Workers at a direct air capture facility under construction in Texas in 2024. Hundreds of start-ups developing carbon removal technologies have raised more than $5 billion in recent years.
nytimes.com
Meghan: 'I was the most trolled person in the entire world'
Speaking in Melbourne about the harms of social media, alongside the Duke of Sussex, Meghan said she was "bullied" every day for a decade.
bbc.com
Massive Attack: Boots on the Ground (ft Tom Waits) review – first single in a decade is a dark hymn for our times
(Play It Again Sam)Unsettling breathing, arrhythmic clatter, gloomy piano and military snares underpin a Beefheartian portrayal of a boorish warmonger on the band’s ominous returnEven by the standa...
theguardian.com
‘A feeling of ecstasy’: how Anne Hathaway and FKA twigs created the thunderous Mother Mary soundtrack
The stars of David Lowery’s psychodrama on the secrets behind creating music for a fictional pop divaAs David Lowery, the director, was writing the fictional pop star Mother Mary for his new film o...
theguardian.com
Why 'World Football Giving Day' matters
For the first time, on May 26, the global game will come together in one shared moment to give back with the launch of World Football Giving Day.
skysports.com
Russian Strikes Kill at Least 15 in Ukraine in Biggest Attack in Months
A warehouse hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Afghan villagers turn to gold-panning to sustain livelihoods
In rugged Hindu Kush mountains, Afghan men pan for gold dust, forging livelihoods amid scarce economic opportunities.
aljazeera.com
UK preparing for some food shortages in Iran war worst case scenario
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.
bbc.com
N.J. governor: FIFA should pay for WC train fare
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Wednesday joined U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer in calling on FIFA to contribute toward World Cup transit security costs.
espn.com
Meghan says she was 'most trolled person in the world'
Alongside her husband, the Duchess of Sussex was speaking to young people in Melbourne about the harms of social media.
bbc.com
India to decide women's quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies
Southern Indian leaders urge mass mobilisation over concerns about redrawing electoral boundaries.
bbc.com
O'Sullivan to play China's He in Crucible round one
Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his bid for a record-breaking eighth World Snooker Championship title with a match against China's debutant He Guoqiang at the Crucible.
bbc.com
Fire at key Australian refinery deepens fuel risks amid Iran war shortages
A major fire at a key refinery in Australia refinery has disrupted fuel production, raising fears of fuel shortages.
aljazeera.com
AI is destroying jobs – and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott
Every wave of new tech has come with a doomsday scenario. But governments just aren’t planning a human response on the scale required The transition to a world of artificial intelligence has given...
theguardian.com
Miroirs No 3 review – Christian Petzold’s elegantly unnerving mystery of grief and family dysfunction
There’s a hint of PD James about this cuckoo in the nest story starring Paula Beer as a depressed pianistGerman director Christian Petzold, the Chabrol of modern European cinema, delivers an elegan...
theguardian.com
DeepL, known for text translation, now wants to translate your voice
DeepL says its tech could be used for real-time translation with meeting tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams
techcrunch.com
A Polymarket trader made $300,000 betting on Biden's pardons, a new analysis shows
In the final hours of President Biden's term, an anonymous prediction market trader placed lucrative bets on who would be pardoned even as the odds were nearly zero.
npr.org
Contingency plans in place for possible food shortages if Iran war continues, minister confirms – UK politics live
Peter Kyle did not dispute Times’ report that under a ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ supermarkets might start running out of some itemsGood morning. ‘We don’t comment on leaks,’ is the usual gove...
theguardian.com
Tiger fighting subpoena for prescription records
Tiger Woods' attorney is fighting prosecutors' attempts to subpoena the 15-time major champion's prescription drug records from a pharmacy, according to records.
espn.com
MIT scientists just found a hidden problem slowing the ozone comeback
The ozone layer has been on track to recover thanks to the Montreal Protocol—but a loophole may be holding it back. Chemicals still permitted for industrial use are leaking into the atmosphere at h...
sciencedaily.com
Muslims the target? Fury as millions lose voting rights in India’s Bengal
Key eastern state heads to polls under the shadow of controversial voter list revision, which many say excludes Muslims.
aljazeera.com
Mediators are pushing to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Pakistan said it expected to host a second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end the war, but did not say when or where the meetings would take place.
npr.org
Pragmata review – soulful sad dad saga in stunning outer space
PlayStation 5 (version tested), Xbox, PC, Switch 2; CapcomEngineer Hugh is sent from Earth to investigate a malfunctioning research station and meets a young android who helps him fend off murderou...
theguardian.com
Playoff watch: What's at stake on the season's final day
There are six games left to finalize playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Here's a rundown of what's on tap.
espn.com
China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war
The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.
bbc.com
Taiwan overtakes UK in stock market value on AI chip boom
Crossover comes as chipmaker TSMC reports record first-quarter profit
ft.com
Beef season two review – the best show on TV becomes an unlovable White Lotus rip-off
Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac are a miserable couple who run a country club and get blackmailed in a rich v poor potboiler that has been done so much better before – not least in the stunning firs...
theguardian.com
90s rock icon Bob Mould: ‘When Cobain died, I pulled the plug – there was nothing worth saving’
Mould’s fearsomely loud power trio Sugar rode the wave of grunge, but called it quits when the scene lost its innocence. Now the band are reuniting – before it’s too lateThe beating heart of Sugar...
theguardian.com
Why many Kashmiris are donating gold, breaking piggy banks for Iran
A centuries-old historical bond has come alive again amid the war on Iran, with Kashmiris sharing whatever they can.
aljazeera.com
Weekly sports quiz: How much money does the Masters winner get?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
bbc.com
UK economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war
The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
bbc.com
Sen. Tim Kaine on Trump's timeline to end Iran war and efforts to limit war powers
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about Trump's inconsistent timeline to end the war with Iran and Democrats' efforts to restrain presidential war powers.
npr.org
US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike
The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are 'unlawful'.
aljazeera.com
What changes people want to see in Swindon
We asked what issues people in Swindon cared about most going into the local elections.
bbc.com
Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict?
US–Iran talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates, optimism for a new round of talks in Islamabad.
aljazeera.com
UK economy beat expectations to grow by 0.5% in February
Data relates to period before Middle East war triggered jump in energy prices
ft.com
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke review – the downfall of an all‑American tradwife
The premise – Instagram influencer is confronted by pioneer reality – is genius. But does this high-concept debut live up to the hype?Could Caro Claire Burke’s Yesteryear be the first great tradwif...
theguardian.com
Artists, clowns, runaways: a stay at the Chelsea Hotel – in pictures
Patti Smith lived there in ‘creative chaos’, while others paid their bills with paintings. Fellow guest Albert Scopin unpacked his camera to capture the iconic New York hotel and its clientele Cont...
theguardian.com
Colours of Time review – Monet meets Mamma Mia in charming French artist comedy
A country girl’s search for answers in the belle époque is ingeniously intercut with the adventures of her ragtag descendants in Cédric Klapisch’s filmThe original French title of Cédric Klapisch’s...
theguardian.com
Ammonia pollution hotspots found in areas of UK with most pig and poultry factory farms
Map reveals most severe concentrations of ammonia emissions, which are dangerous to health and environmentAmmonia pollution hotspots have been identified in areas with some of the greatest numbers...
theguardian.com
Greaves has shifted darts beyond tired 'Battle of the Sexes' narrative
When Beau Greaves produced a stunning win over world No 1 Luke Littler at the PDC World Youth Championships last October it should have put her name in lights.
skysports.com
Warriors upset Clippers in NBA West play-in, extend playoff run
Golden State Warriors keep their NBA playoff hopes alive, eliminating the LA Clippers from the play-in tournament.
aljazeera.com
Israel’s military kills four Lebanese paramedics in consecutive strikes
An Israeli triple-tap attack on rescue workers in southern Lebanon has killed four and left several others injured.
aljazeera.com
Cool Hand Luke actress Joy Harmon dies aged 87
Harmon was best known for a car-washing scene in the Paul Newman prison drama.
bbc.com
The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump
Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there's another way.
aljazeera.com
China’s battery champion pushes deeper into mining
CATL puts $4.4bn into new subsidiary to strengthen supply chain self-sufficiency
ft.com
TV tonight: Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West return in comedy Big Mood
Prepare for wedding chaos in Camilla Whitehill’s sharp series. Plus: it’s the Apprentice final. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4Series one of Camilla Whitehill’s comedy ended with b...
theguardian.com
60% HP Discount Codes & Coupons April 2026
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
wired.com
We watched 2 focus groups of Georgia swing voters. They're not happy with the Iran war
None of the 13 focus group participants — who all voted for President Trump in 2024 — said they would describe the military action in Iran as going well so far.
npr.org
A Polymarket trader made $300,000 betting on Biden's pardons, a new analysis shows
npr.org
Scientists discover hidden ocean methane source that could worsen global warming
Scientists have discovered that methane in the open ocean is produced by microbes under nutrient-poor conditions, solving a long-standing mystery. As warming oceans reduce nutrient mixing, these me...
sciencedaily.com
Is Keir Starmer ‘complacent’ on defence? – podcast
Keir Starmer has hit back at Labour peer George Robertson’s criticisms about defence funding. Why has the government been slow to prioritise defence and what trade-offs is Keir Starmer willing to m...
theguardian.com
‘Fame quickly became a nightmare’: Preston on Big Brother, falling from a balcony – and reforming the Ordinary Boys
‘Trauma-bonding’ with his future wife on Big Brother, selling their wedding pics to OK!, walking off Buzzcocks, writing hits for stars like Kylie and Olly Murs … as the singer returns, he looks bac...
theguardian.com
Nato in ‘turf war’ with EU over defence spending
At the heart of the dispute is buying US weapons with EU money
ft.com
Nissan held talks with China’s Chery on building cars in Sunderland
Legacy carmakers are battling to save jobs at European plants by partnering with newer rivals
ft.com
Gulf states turn to private deals in $10bn wartime borrowing spree
Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Kuwait avoid public markets for fundraising as Iran conflict delivers economic hit
ft.com
The pope versus the president: how Leo became Trump’s fearless foe
As he steps up his criticism of the Iran war, the pontiff’s American background has given him a role in US politics unlike any predecessor
ft.com
How the Strait of Hormuz will change Iran’s regime
A system fixated on building up military deterrents has discovered its most important point of leverage over the world
ft.com
The tax-focused hedge fund craze taking over Wall Street
New breed of products from firms such as AQR and Quantinno has soared in popularity, raising regulatory concerns
ft.com
Eyeing the Richat Structure
The circular geologic feature in northwestern Africa can be hard to recognize from the ground, but it is obvious when viewed from space.
nasa.gov
Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle to bring Mourinho back to Premier League?
Newcastle United could sack manager Eddie Howe and turn to Jose Mourinho. Transfer Talk has the latest.
espn.com
'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies
The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.
bbc.com
Democrats clash with US Energy Secretary over Iran war and gas prices
Watch the moment a Democratic congresswoman tells the US Energy Secretary he is ‘living in a different world’.
aljazeera.com
The Fear of 13 review – Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson lead sturdy, safe Broadway transfer
James Earl Jones theatre, New YorkThere’s a strong emotional pull to this fact-based story of injustice, but on stage it’s all a little too polite to truly soarIf the meat and potatoes of Death of...
theguardian.com
Pakistan expecting ‘major breakthrough’ tied to Iran’s nuclear programme
A source has told Al Jazeera that Pakistan is expecting a breakthrough tied to Iran’s nuclear programme.
aljazeera.com
Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia
Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.
bbc.com
Iran Will Be in U.S. for World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino Says
Iran tried unsuccessfully to move its matches from the United States to Mexico.
nytimes.com
Iran war live: Pakistan in push for new round of US-Iran peace negotiations
At least 2,167 people have been killed and more than 7,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2.
aljazeera.com
Cyberwar’s New Frontier
How AI agents will threaten global security.
foreignaffairs.com
What the Iran War Means for the “Axis of Resistance”
The Iran war is a crucible for Shiite identity and politics.