Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admits his side face a "mountain to climb" as their campaign unravels at a crucial juncture following defeat by Manchester United.
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Grand National winner Noble Yeats dies
Noble Yeats, who won the Grand National as a 50-1 outsider in 2022, dies after a bout of colic.
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Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race
Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.
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U.S. Officials Visited Havana to Lay Out Proposals for Cuban Reforms
A street in Havana last month. During the talks last week, a State Department official said, the American delegation insisted that President Trump was open to reaching a diplomatic solution to the...
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Wilkinson pleased as Wales find a way to win
Rhian Wilkinson is pleased to see Wales grind out victory despite a below-par performance in their Women's World Cup qualifier in Albania.
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'Proper Irish performance' - Ward on Poland win
Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward says her side produced a "proper Irish performance" as they ground out a crucial 1-0 win over Poland in World Cup qualifying.
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Mazzucato on the Iran war’s economic shock: Who pays the price?
Redi Tlhabi speaks to economist Mariana Mazzucato on the Iran war's economic fallout and who’s really paying the price.
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Messi stunner gives Miami's new coach debut win
Lionel Messi had two goals, including a stunning 79th-minute winner, to give Inter Miami a victory in new interim coach Guillermo Hoyos' first match in charge on Saturday.
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AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO
In recent months, the company announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services to use Cerebras chips in Amazon data centers, as well as a deal with OpenAI reportedly worth more than $10 billion.
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All construction of Trump's White House ballroom can resume, appeals court says
Construction is expected to continue at the White House until the next hearing which is due to take place in June.
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'Unstoppable, majestic!' - Simons' wonder strike puts Spurs back in front!
Xavi Simons put Tottenham Hotspur back in front with a brilliant strike in their Premier League clash with Brighton.
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Mexico arrests suspected Hungarian drug trafficker amid crime crackdown
Fugitive Janos Balla, 48, was arrested in Quintana Roo as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to increase cartel arrests.
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OU wins 4th women's gymnastics title in 5 years
Oklahoma senior Faith Torrez drilled the final routine of her career, delivering a near-perfect performance on the floor exercise as the last competitor on the final rotation to help the Sooners wi...
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East playoffs: Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs cruise past Raptors
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
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Sudanese refugees trapped between borders and bureaucracy in Morocco
A growing number of Sudanese refugees are arriving into Morocco after fleeing war, but find themselves stuck.
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Bath cruise to win against injury-hit Quins
Bath score eight tries to ease past an injury-ravaged Harlequins side 43-15 to keep up the pace on Prem leaders Northampton.
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Starmer would have blocked Mandelson role over vetting failure, says Lammy
Exclusive: deputy prime minister says it is ‘inexplicable’ top civil servant kept Downing Street in darkKeir Starmer would have blocked Peter Mandelson from serving as the UK’s ambassador to Washin...
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Essex on top despite Hain's heroics for Warwicks
Essex remain on top against Warwickshire after two rain-affected days of their County Championship match at Edgbaston despite Sam Hain's superb innings.
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West playoffs: Jamal Murray drops 30 as Nuggets take Game 1
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
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'Rusty' to 'relentless' - Red Roses deliver statement win
Despite being without several World Cup winners, England produce a "relentless" display to thrash Scotland in the Women's Six Nations at Murrayfield.
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Kyiv Mass Shooting Kills 6 and Gunman Is Shot Dead After Taking Hostages in Grocery
Outside the supermarket in Kyiv, Ukraine, where a man took hostages and was killed by the police on Saturday.
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Skydiver crashes into Hokies' scoreboard, rescued
A skydiver was rescued and in stable condition after crashing into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game Saturday.
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Southampton march continues with comeback win at Swansea
Cameron Archer struck a superb late winner to maintain Southampton's remarkable surge towards the automatic promotion places with a 2-1 victory at Swansea.
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Fils and Rublev to meet in Barcelona Open final
Arthur Fils and Andrey Rublev both come back from a set down to reach the final of the Barcelona Open.
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Cardiff promoted to Championship with Reading win
Cardiff secured promotion back to the Championship with a 3-1 win over Reading.
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Scotland suffer baptism of fire on emotional Murrayfield occasion
A record-breaking and emotional day at Murrayfield was a landmark moment, but Scotland's humbling defeat by England delivered a day of mixed emotions.
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Leading Dunfermline to final 'up there with anything' for Lennon
Dunfermline's penalty shootout victory over Falkirk on Saturday means they await the winners of Sunday's second semi-final between Celtic and St Mirren.
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Six Are Missing After Cargo Ship Is Found Overturned Near Guam
The ship, the Mariana, was found overturned days after the Coast Guard lost contact with its crew, after a super typhoon struck.
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Driver dies in German race featuring Verstappen
A driver died following a crash in an endurance sports car race Saturday at the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany, where four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was also preparing to...
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‘No regrets’: Venezuela’s Machado defends giving Nobel medal to Trump
Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize after the US leader captured Nicolas Maduro.
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Namibia hit last-ball six to beat Scotland after Munsey hundred
Namibia's Dylan Leicher strikes a final-ball six as the hosts beat Scotland by four wickets in the final match of their T20 series.
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Live updates from the NCAA gymnastics championship final
Florida, LSU, Oklahoma and Minnesota each have a chance to win the NCAA gymnastics team title.
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Two more Reform local election candidates accused of offensive posts
Labour calls on Nigel Farage to sack candidates and says his party’s checks ‘clearly not fit for purpose’Reform UK’s checks on candidates are “clearly not fit for purpose”, Labour has said after tw...
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Burnham allies identify fresh path back to Westminster as Starmer battles calls to quit
A shake-up of the NEC after May’s local election could remove a barrier to Greater Manchester mayor’s leadership ambitions
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Sheva goal helps Republic of Ireland beat Poland
Republic of Ireland take a huge step towards securing third place in Group A2 of their World Cup qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Poland at the Aviva Stadium.
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IU transfer Mendoza 'the guy' in Ga. Tech QB fight
Alberto Mendoza has used spring practice to establish himself as the favorite to start at quarterback for Georgia Tech following his transfer from Indiana.
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England remain on course for Six Nations title after 12-try win over Scotland
Dominant England spoil Scotland's record-breaking afternoon at Murrayfield with a 12-try win which keeps them on course for another Six Nations title.
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Championship Dunfermline upset Falkirk to reach Scottish Cup final
Watch the best of the action as Championship side Dunfermline Athletic upset Falkirk to reach the Scottish Cup final.
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“Lords of war.” Brazil’s president condemns UN Security Council
Brazilian president has described the five permanent members of the UN Security Council as “Lords of War".
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Paul Waldman, Creator and Curator of Art Museum for Birds, Dies at 89
Paul Waldman in 1993 with the International Bird Museum that he built on the roof of his house in Southampton, N.Y. The multistory birdhouse had an art gallery that displayed miniature works by Roy...
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As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still ‘behind the eight ball’
The Trump administration's militarised approach and cuts to health programmes threaten progress against fentanyl.
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Reeves rightly fears the bond market, but she can afford to ditch one unhelpful rule | Phillip Inman
The chancellor has wisely vowed to drive down the annual deficit, but long-term defence investment must not be delayedThere is a good reason Rachel Reeves is wary of the dreaded bond market vigilan...
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Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disorders
President endorses psilocybin and ibogaine: "Can I have some, please?"
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Millwall beat QPR to climb back into second in Championship
Millwall could thank a blistering start as they earned a 2-0 Sky Bet Championship victory over QPR at the Den that lifted them back up to second in the table.
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England score 12 tries in huge win over Scotland
Dominant England spoil Scotland's record-breaking afternoon at Murrayfield with a 12-try win which keeps them on course for another Six Nations title.
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Madonna: I Feel So Free review – album teaser offers hypnotic glimpse of a return to her club scene roots
(Warner Records)The ‘Queen of Pop’ conjures the heady vibes of a small hours dancefloor with this exceptionally crafted singleRecent years have not been particularly kind to Madonna. Her tours have...
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Zverev out of ATP 500 in Munich as Cobolli moved to tears
Flavio Cobolli was brought to tears after securing his spot in the ATP 500 Munich final with a 6-3 6-3 win over world No 3 Alexander Zverev.
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Champion Zhao leads Highfield after Virgo tributes
Reigning world champion Zhao Xintong holds a 5-4 lead over Liam Highfield as tributes are paid to the late John Virgo on the opening day of the tournament.
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Millions listen to Ethiopian star's song taking swipe at government
The country's biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.
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‘We can’t wait’: Venice already seeking floods plan B five years after barriers’ launch
Rising sea levels and ecological damage caused by heavy use of flood defence system force city authorities to consider next moveThe Arsenale, the colossal shipyard that was the engine of the Veneti...
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The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why
New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.
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Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘new bitter defeats’ for US and Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the navy was ready to inflict ‘new bitter defeats’ on the US and Israel.
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Growing knowledge, growing yield: British wine-making comes of age
Changing climate, new techniques and a homegrown study programme have all helped drive a UK viticulture boomRows of vines stretch across the rolling hills of rural Dorset. Currently waist height, t...
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Turkiye woos investors amid Iran war fallout in Gulf economies
Turkish officials are promoting Istanbul as a regional financial hub amid the war's fallout on the Gulf economies.
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Playoff concessions go big: NBA, NHL teams unveil new foods
It's playoff time in the NBA and NHL, and some teams are breaking out some wild concessions for fans to enjoy in the postseason.
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BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home
BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.
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Black hole jets measured for first time and rival the power of 10,000 suns
Scientists have captured stunning new insights into one of the universe’s most powerful phenomena—black hole jets—by using a planet-sized network of radio telescopes. Focusing on Cygnus X-1, one of...
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French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report
President Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.
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Dallavalle starts for Wales against France after Cox injury
Former Wales captain Hannah Dallavalle starts at centre against France in the Women's Six Nations after Carys Cox's late injury withdrawal.
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Economic pain from Iran war will hit poor countries hardest, officials say
IMF/World Bank spring meetings hear warnings that some developing countries may require additional lending
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Anthropic’s Mythos AI model tests limits of global cyber defences
New system has sparked fears it could turbocharge hacking and expose weaknesses faster than they can be fixed
ft.com
Trump family’s World Liberty crypto venture faces investor backlash
WLFI has fallen after the disclosure of a loan linked to the token and criticism from one of its biggest backers
ft.com
How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (2026): Vacuum, Ultrasonic, Solution, Brush
Those clicks and pops aren't supposed to be there. Give your music a proper bath with this handy guide.
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£111 trains will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup - Fifa
Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect".
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Hormuz: Spin in the Strait
The blockade saga in Hormuz and the tactics of war versus tactics of propaganda.
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Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review: GPU-Less Gaming Laptop
A gaming laptop without a discrete graphics card feels revolutionary, but the TUF Gaming A14 doesn't quite take full advantage of AMD's daring new silicon.
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It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EU’s New Age-Verification App
Plus: Major data breaches at a gym chain and hotel giant, a disruptive DDoS attack against Bluesky, dubious ICE hires, and more.
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Where to Shop for Vinyl Records Online (2026): Discogs, Bandcamp, Ebay
Don’t just load up an Amazon cart! Here are the better ways to find your favorite vinyl records online.
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As oil prices plunge below $91 after weeks, a new Hormuz crisis emerges
Brent crude falls over 9 percent after Iran said it will reopen waterway, only to shut it again over US blockade.
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Trading Spaces
With spring comes the urge to spring-clean. It’s about so much more than just organizing your closet.
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The Crucible pays tribute to John Virgo at World Championship
Watch as the Crucible pays tribute to snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo, who died aged 79 in February.
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Death penalty law proves the EU must treat Israel as an apartheid state
Pernando Barrena says Israel’s death penalty for Palestinians adds to the case that Europe should cut ties with it.
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A prickle of hedgehogs and an armada of newts: wildlife settles in at London’s new Queen Elizabeth garden
A former horticultural nursery in Regent’s Park has been transformed into a diverse mix of habitats, with a wide range of species already spotted ahead of its opening to the public on April 27When...
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Carney’s Liberal Majority Reshapes Fortunes to the Left and the Right
Prime Minister Mark Carney with new members of the Liberal caucus, from left: Tatiana Auguste (Terrebonne), Danielle Martin (University-Rosedale) and Doly Begum (Scarborough Southwest) on Wednesday...
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The Best Movies to Stream This Month (April 2026)
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Crime 101, and Deathstalker are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month
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Can Trump finally make a nuclear deal with Iran?
After going to war twice, the US president is again trying to strike a deal on the regime’s uranium enrichment programme
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Mandelson scandal is biggest crisis for diplomatic service in decades, says ex-Foreign Office chief
Sir Simon McDonald says Olly Robbins was ‘thrown under a bus’ by the prime minister and the decision feels ‘wrong’The Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal is the biggest crisis for the diplomat...
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Who Is the New Leader of Hungary?
Our reporter Andrew Higgins describes why Hungary’s voters chose Peter Magyar over Viktor Orban in a landslide, ending Orban’s 16 years in power.
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Story of Black British music writ large in first exhibition at V&A East
Museum says The Music is Black is part of a push to reposition scene as central to UK’s cultural historyJacqueline Springer is standing in the middle of the V&A’s new exhibition space looking w...
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No generation is safe from the nostalgia industry – just look at the disappointing Malcolm in the Middle reboot
The revival of the hit 2000s sitcom has none of the political subversiveness of the original. But should we be surprised?One day in the near future, millennials like myself will be shuffling off in...
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Can a new biopic change your mind about Michael Jackson?
In life, the singer’s image was shaken by abuse allegations. In death, he is a billion-dollar businessIn December 1993, Michael Jackson’s genitals were photographed by the Santa Barbara county sher...
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Kae Tempest on creativity and his gender transition: ‘I’m just glad to be alive’
Ten years after his debut novel, the poet and musician has written a follow-up exploring self-discovery and a life lived on the edge. He talks about sexuality, pronouns and drawing strength from th...
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Iran War Live Updates: Uncertainty Remains at Strait of Hormuz After Reopening Announcement
President Trump said the waterway was open again but that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would continue until a deal was reached. Iran’s top negotiator said the strait would close unless the bl...
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‘Pure shock’: how ministers reacted to revelation of Mandelson vetting failure
Inquiries into who knew what, and when, will be pored over in coming weeks and could ultimately decide Starmer’s fateWhen the Guardian revealed that Peter Mandelson had failed his vetting checks be...
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Virginians will decide if the state redrafts its congressional voting map
Virginians will decide whether the state will redraw its congressional voting map. A win would give Democrats an edge in four more seats, meaning they could hold 10 of Virginia's 11 seats in Congress.
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A recap of Trump's appearance at the Turning Point Action event in Arizona
With an appearance at a Turning Point USA event at a megachurch Arizona, President Trump is hitting the campaign trail in front of a friendly crowd at a time his approval ratings are at record lows.
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Week in Politics: Iran war impact on upcoming midterm elections; MAGA base on Iran war
We look at how the war on Iran might affect the upcoming midterm elections, as well as how a portion of President Trump's MAGA base sees U.S. involvement in another war in the Middle East.
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Who’d have thought a fossil-fuel shill like Trump would be the one to spark a green revolution? | George Monbiot
The US attack on Iran has made the need for renewable energy inarguable. Environmentalists are now being seen for the pragmatists that they areDonald Trump has done more to accelerate the energy tr...
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Heart Wall review – grief knocks a family karaoke reunion off-key
Bush theatre, LondonSecrets are exposed during a pub singalong as Franky returns home to find her parents divided in Kit Withington’s dramaYou can hear this play before you enter the auditorium. In...
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Scott powers to impressive medley win in London
Double Olympic champion Duncan Scott wins the men's 200m individual medley title at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 50 of the US-Iran conflict?
Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz with conditions and threatens closure if the US blockade of Iranian ports continues.
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Winners and judges out of pocket as £20,000 writing awards appear to have closed
The Plaza Prizes offered 10 awards in 2025 but some judges say they were not paid, while a number of winners hit back over AI accusationsA competition for new writers that promised a £20,000 prize...
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Half Man: Richard Gadd’s follow-up to Baby Reindeer is uncomfortably erotic – and utterly monstrous
Gadd and Jamie Bell are so frank they’re almost feral in a show so violent you’ll think you can taste blood in your mouth. This man can hit a nerve like no other Part of the thrill of Baby Reindeer...
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Zelda taught me the importance of play – and has helped me deal with work, parenting and grief
I initially dismissed the Wid Waker’s cartoonish visuals as juvenile. But now I try to carry the game’s sense of joy into all aspects of my lifeI had a complicated relationship with video game...
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Stranded and dying, the German whale is a parable of our troubled relationship with these sea giants
Even as we empathise with these intelligent animals, our relentless push for resources kills them in their thousands, just as whalers once hunted them to the brink of extinctionFor weeks now, a hum...
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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye Wharton amid Man United, Real Madrid interest
Liverpool face competition from Manchester United and Real Madrid to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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What did the USWNT learn ahead of World Cup after Japan series?
The USWNT just wrapped their window of three friendly games against Japan, but what did Emma Hayes learn ahead of the World Cup?
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TV tonight: Minnie Driver makes crime look good in a juicy new drama
It’s all gun toting and great hair in The Murder Line. Plus: World’s Most Secret Hotels returns. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, ITV1 Continue reading...
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Six great reads: Iran’s social media memes, an abandoned department store and a 1,200-year-old record of cherry blossoms
Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading...
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From Lee Cronin’s The Mummy to Zayn: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
The horror maestro delivers a fresh take on the classic monster schlocker, and the former 1D man is back with a new album of slinky, loved-up R’n’BLee Cronin’s The MummyOut now You probably know w...
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Grayson Perry Has Seen the Future to Miroirs No 3: the week in rave reviews
The artist and national treasure explores the terrifying onset of AI, and Christian Petzold and Paula Beer team up again for a mysterious drama. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from th...
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Not just Trump: Redistricting race will hinge on what these state leaders did
An 82-year-old Virginia senator raising the stakes, an Indiana consensus builder and a Texas enforcer are among state officials who have shaped the course of the midterm redistricting race.
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Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry
Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.
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New Jersey announces $150 transit tickets to reach the World Cup
Transit fares from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for World Cup matches will rise to $150.
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Country diary: Return of the Manx shearwaters – this island is their home | Tim Earl
Langness, Isle of Man: With their epic migrations, they are special birds, but especially so here, the place that coined the nameA swallow recorded at the start of March, sand martins mid-month. Th...
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Boom in UK ‘staycations’ as war puts holidaymakers off overseas travel
Rise in domestic tourism could provide relief for rural hospitality businesses struggling with higher costs
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The coming global food crisis
Hunger and even famine are foreseeable consequences of the war on Iran. Now the world must act to shield the poorest from effects that will continue long after the fighting stops
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‘It’s a twilight zone’: Iran war casts deep shadows over IMF gathering in Washington
Rachel Reeves joins global finance chiefs in highlighting how households and businesses are feeling the pain of higher energy pricesThe most severe energy shock since the 1970s, the risk of a globa...
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The impossible promise: are we witnessing the return of fascism?
Some of today’s far right is openly violent and undemocratic – and even in its less extreme forms, far-right populism is a profound threat. But that doesn’t mean it is just a re-run of historyPolit...
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Artificial neurons successfully communicate with living brain cells
Engineers at Northwestern University have taken a striking leap toward merging machines with the human brain by printing artificial neurons that can actually communicate with real ones. These flexi...
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Kerr on future: These jobs have 'expiration dates'
Steve Kerr acknowledged his future with the Warriors was uncertain following Friday's season-ending loss to the Suns, saying, "When the run ends, sometimes it's time for new blood and new ideas."
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Trump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ support
‘This will be a great and brilliant day for the world’ Donald Trump said as Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz.
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White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model
The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
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Iran war live: Tehran says Trump made ‘false’ claims, amid peace talks
Tens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home.