Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-04-22

Yes, retail investment needs a boost – but the squirrel looks too tame | Nils Pratley

Ambition behind investing campaign is laudable, yet cutting stamp duty on share purchases, for example, would be much more savvyCity firms bank on ‘savvy’ ad campaign to push Brits towards investin...

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City firms bank on ‘savvy’ advertising campaign to push Brits towards investing

The campaign, fronted by a CGI squirrel, is part of government initiative to boost financial risk taking, amid fears UK growth is being stymiedNils Pratley: the ‘Savvy Squirrel looks a hit too tame...

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Google updates Workspace to make AI your new office intern

Google has introduced a host of new automated functions into Workspace, all of which are driven by Workspace Intelligence, its new AI system.

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Elon Musk admits millions of Tesla owners need upgrades for true ‘Full Self-Driving’

The admission could open Tesla to legal challenges after it spent years promising customers they were just one software update away from owning fully autonomous cars.

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Norris: Verstappen will stay in F1 longer than people say

Lando Norris says Max Verstappen would be missed by fellow drivers and Formula 1 as a whole were the four-time world champion to walk away from the sport - but believes the Dutchman will "stay long...

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Hands on with X’s new AI-powered custom feeds

X's AI-powered custom timelines are replacing Communities, with Grok-curated feeds...and new ad slots.

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Iran war drives Panama Canal lane prices to record high

Asian buyers seeking western crude push bids five times higher than pre-conflict levels

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Advantage Man City? 'Queen bee' Guardiola leads them to summit

It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.

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DeChambeau working on new LIV contract

Two-time Major winner Bryson DeChambeau commits to staying with LIV Golf despite speculation about the tour's finances.

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Joy Harmon, Car-Washing Temptress in ‘Cool Hand Luke,’ Dies at 87

All it took was a bucket of soapy water and a slinky housedress for her to achieve movie immortality in the 1967 Paul Newman classic.

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Iraola frustrated after Leeds' equaliser was not ruled out for offside

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is frustrated with the decision to not rule out Sean Longstaff's 97th-minute equaliser for Leeds as a player was "offside in front of his goalkeeper".

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Alan Osmond, Who Led His Brothers in a Boy Band, Dies at 76

Alan Osmond onstage with his brothers in 1973. They began performing together in the 1950s and hit their peak in the early ’70s.

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Jones 'struggled to breathe' during Selby defeat

The 2024 World Championship runner-up was left struggling for breath in his first round match at The Crucible due to his asthma.

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Man City struggle but go top of the Premier League and relegate Burnley

It wasn't spectacular but Man City went top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 win at Turf Moor - a result which knocked title-rivals Arsenal off the summit and relegated Burnley back to the Ch...

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US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose

Mark Moran, an underdog Senate candidate from Virginia, claims he wanted to get caught violating the prediction market platform’s rules.

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Iran Says It Seized Two Ships Near the Strait of Hormuz

A poster of the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran on Tuesday.

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LinkedIn’s CEO is moving on; please hold your tearful video tributes

Ryan Roslansky has stepped down as LinkedIn's CEO after six years running the world's largest professional network. Dan Shapero, the company's COO, takes over immediately.

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Blackburn secure Championship status with win at Sheff Utd

Blackburn guaranteed their Sky Bet Championship survival thanks to Japanese pair Yuki Ohashi and Ryoya Morishita in a 3-1 win at Sheffield United.

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UK to pay France another £660m to curb Channel crossings

Three-year deal includes funding for a riot squad to ‘disperse’ people trying to board small boatsThe UK government has agreed to pay France another £660m to curb the number of asylum seekers trave...

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Man City topple Arsenal at Premier League summit with nervy win at Burnley

Manchester City relegate Burnley with 1-0 win to also take top spot from Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

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Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup

Request to Fifa is pitched as effort to repair US ties with Meloni after dispute over pope, but Iran says it is ready to play

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Tesla Q1 revenue rises, driven by EV sales and FSD subscriptions

Sales rebounded a bit from the first quarter of 2025, as Tesla throws a ton of money at massive bets like robotics, AI, and its own chip fab.

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Israeli forces fire tear gas at funeral of Palestinians killed by settlers

Israeli forces raided the funeral of two Palestinians killed by settlers at a school in the occupied West Bank.

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Boulter sets up Pegula clash in Madrid

Britain's Katie Boulter beat Taylor Townsend in straight sets to set up a second-round clash with world No 5 Jessica Pegula at the Mutua Madrid Open. 

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NASA’s 777 Aircraft Returns Home with Science Flights on the Horizon

NASA’s Boeing 777 has returned to the agency’s fleet after undergoing heavy structural modifications as it transforms from a giant passenger plane into the agency’s next-generation airborne science...

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NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission shows space-to-Earth laser comms can scale

Observable Space and Quantum Wave teamed up to capture data beamed back from space.

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Trump calls Virginia election ‘rigged’ after redistricting referendum

Trump’s comments came after the Virginia measure passed by a slim margy of 51.4 in favour and 48.5 against.

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Inquiry clears Bristol school of antisemitism for postponing Jewish MP’s visit

Independent review into Bristol Brunel academy finds Damien Egan visit was postponed over safeguarding concernsAn independent inquiry into a Bristol secondary school that found itself at the centre...

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Leadership, injury and pet peeves - the making of Ireland's King

From a career-threatening knee injury to Ireland captain in the space of a year, it has been a whirlwind 12 months for Erin King.

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Nathalie Baye, Versatile and Admired French Actress, Dies at 77

Nathalie Baye in 1986. President Emmanuel Macron of France saluted the “singular path she took in our French cinema — by the side of great directors, never abandoning a popular touch.”

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Moody announces 500-mile MND ride with World Cup-winning team-mates

Former England captain Lewis Moody, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, announces a cycling challenge to raise money.

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With peace talks postponed, Pakistanis feel the cost of the war in Iran.

A banner in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, celebrates the country’s efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran.

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Oscar Schmidt, Brazilian Superstar Who Spurned the N.B.A., Dies at 68

Oscar Schmidt, right, playing for Brazil’s Olympic team, drove past Scottie Pippen, the Chicago Bulls star who was playing for the U.S. team, in a quarterfinals contest during the 1996 Summer Games...

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Google Cloud launches two new AI chips to compete with Nvidia

Google's newest TPUs are faster and cheaper than the previous versions. But the company is still embracing Nvidia in its cloud — for now.

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US allies in Gulf and Asia have requested swap lines, Bessent says

Treasury secretary says ‘numerous’ countries sought support amid economic fallout from Iran war

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Rep. David Scott, Longtime Georgia Lawmaker, Dies at 80

Representative David Scott at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta in 2024.

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Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet

Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

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Did UK universities pay to ‘spy’ on pro‑Palestine students?

UK universities allegedly hired a security firm with military intelligence ties to monitor pro-Palestine students.

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Crypto billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family’s World Liberty Financial

Fraud claims come amid escalating feud between the Trump venture and one of its biggest supporters

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Whether for or Against the War, Iranians Say They’re Feeling Economic Pain

A family saying goodbye to their relatives who are leaving Iran, at the Kapikoy border crossing in Turkey on Wednesday.

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5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good

The cyber capabilities of AI models have experts rattled. AI’s social skills may be just as dangerous.

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England's Matthews extends Gloucester-Hartpury deal

England vice-captain Alex Matthews signs a new deal to stay with PWR reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury.

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The Guardian view on blaming the civil service: the predictable refuge of failing governments | Editorial

Whitehall has its flaws, but reform can only be successful in a climate of trust, not fearThe announcement of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador ensures that 20 December 2024 will be re...

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NASA Targets Early September for Roman Space Telescope Launch

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team now is targeting as soon as early September 2026 for launch, ahead of the agency’s commitment to flight no later than May 2027. “Roman’s accelera...

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Google turns Chrome into an AI coworker for the workplace

Google brings Gemini-powered 'auto browse' capabilities to Chrome for enterprise users, letting workers automate tasks like research, data entry, and more.

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Fusion power may not be sci-fi. Just ask the people who sunk $5B into it.

Fusion energy has been “20 years away” for decades, but has the science finally caught up? Private investment in fusion companies surged from $10 billion&#...

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Inspired by Aden Durde - Meet the British coach chasing NFL dream

Coaching trees are prevalent in the world of NFL legacy and lingo, and Aden Durde is forging his unofficial own as the British Super Bowl-winning face of football's international reach. Among his d...

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Google makes an interesting choice with its new agent building tool for enterprises

Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform takes an interesting approach: it is geared for IT and technical users.

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Trump’s ‘dirty ceasefire’ tested as Iran hits shipping

Pause may put a lid on full-blown war without stopping hostilities or easing energy crisis

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AI Overviews are coming to your Gmail at work

The AI Overviews will offer instant summaries pulled from across multiple emails.

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Chelsea sack Rosenior after only three months at Premier League club

Chelsea only appointed Liam Rosenior in January, but the FIFA Club World Cup holders have lost their last five games.

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Iran says ‘fully prepared’ for football team’s World Cup participation

Tehran says all necessary arrangements have been made for participation in the tournament cohosted by the US.

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NASA Astronaut Anil Menon to Discuss Upcoming Launch, Mission

NASA will host a news conference at 1:45 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 29, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to preview astronaut Anil Menon’s upcoming mission to the International Spac...

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No one can look Starmer in the eye … and the Mandy saga is not going away

The PM’s failure was being a spectator as Morgan McSweeney set about finding jobs for his matesThis is the end, beautiful friend. It is the tragedy of almost all prime ministers that they are the l...

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Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged 'extortion'

Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

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AI Tools Are Helping Mediocre North Korean Hackers Steal Millions

One group of hackers used AI for everything from vibe coding their malware to creating fake company websites—and stole as much as $12 million in three months.

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New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

A new executive order seen by WIRED prohibits New York state employees from using insider knowledge to enrich themselves with prediction market bets.

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Whether for or against the war, Iranians say they’re feeling economic pain.

A family saying goodbye to their relatives who are leaving Iran, at the Kapikoy border crossing in Turkey on Wednesday.

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Israeli settlers block Palestinian children from school in the West Bank

Students, teachers and families stage daily peaceful sit-ins at the site of the fence near Umm al-Khair village.

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Estevao's World Cup hopes in doubt after hamstring injury

Chelsea winger Estevao could miss Brazil's World Cup campaign after suffering a season-ending hamstring strain.

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'It’s still Rusty Ron' - O'Sullivan to face Higgins at World Snooker Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan wastes little time in wrapping up a comprehensive 10-2 victory over He Guoqiang to set up a blockbuster showdown with John Higgins in round two of the World Snooker Championship.

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Iran’s leaders debate war and peace after Trump ceasefire extension

State television pushes line that Iranians want more war, but others urge reason and moderation.

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Cosmetics giant Rituals confirms data breach of customer membership records

The cosmetics retailer, which counts 41 million customers in its membership data, declined to provide an accurate total number of customers affected.

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Isaac Julien review – Gwendoline Christie meets a cyborg starfish in a pleasure-seeker’s postmodern parlour

Cosmic House, LondonThe video artist famous for his films charged with Black queer desire unleashes a kitsch, bombastic and rather glorious meditation on human connectionIf you like grand designs,...

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‘I’m not famous. But I can’t go to the chippy’: Courteeners’ Liam Fray on filling stadiums, defying extinction – and wearing M&S pants

He launched a guitar band just as the world was moving on. But they still went stratospheric. Fray talks about uniting Manchester after the attacks – and writing his first single on a Fred Perry co...

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Energy traders dig in for a long Iran war

Vitol, Trafigura and rivals expand credit lines in anticipation of prolonged disruption to global oil and gas flows

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Trump calls Iran’s leadership ‘fractured’. Is it, and who’s in charge?

Almost 53 days into war, there is little evidence suggesting that Iranian government is fragmented.

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Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court

World Liberty is under increasing scrutiny from some of its investors, who have complained about lack of transparency.

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I was wrong about the danger of smartphones in schools. It’s far, far worse than I thought | Lola Okolosie

The new government ban should be welcomed. But teachers like me know that enforcement is time-consuming – and even, sometimes, dangerousIt seems unbelievable now, but a decade ago we were debating...

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Cathie Woods’ ARK makes its first lead investment in startup Lucra — and it isn’t AI

Lucra offers corporate loyalty programs reimagined as interactive eSports. But winning ARK as a lead wasn't easy.

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USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew

Political appointees wanted a quiet drawdown, the whistleblower says. DOGE wanted an execution.

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Pakistan out of women’s football tournament in India over political strife

Pakistani government bars football team from participating in the SAFF Women's Championship hosted in Goa, India.

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The war on Iran: Breaking down the words you’re hearing

The terminology of the US-Israel war on Iran is drawn from a range of linguistic origins.

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No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns

The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

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How Ireland’s war-driven fuel blockades revealed the true cost of Europe’s oil addiction

Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran could speed the EU’s green revolution – if panicking governments can hold their nerve on clean energy• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up he...

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Rosenior was out of his depth at Chelsea, and it was obvious from the start

Liam Rosenior never had the aura of a Chelsea manager, but the club hired him anyway. Four months later, the Blues are looking for another new coach.

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WNBA to broadcast record 216 games nationally

The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that'll be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.

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Anthropic’s New Mythos A.I. Model Sets Off Global Alarms

Mythos has triggered emergency responses from central banks and intelligence agencies globally, as Anthropic decides who has access to the powerful model.

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Ministers speak out in cabinet meeting over Starmer’s sacking of Olly Robbins

Sources say cabinet ministers warned PM against alienating civil service after firing of official over Mandelson scandalUK politics live – latest updatesCabinet ministers have expressed concern abo...

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Los Angeles becomes first major US school district to limit classroom screen time

The school district, which serves about half a million students, is looking to reduce its reliance on devices after the pandemic.

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OpenAI teams up with Infosys to bring AI tools to more businesses

Infosys said the integration will be used to help its clients modernize software development, automate workflows and deploy AI systems, initially focusing software engineering, legacy modernization...

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EQT warns AI fears will stall sales of private equity software stakes

Investor concerns that technology could hit companies’ business models will derail exits, says Swedish group

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How Olly Robbins’ knightly charm glossed over burning questions on Mandelson vetting

Mandelson received two ‘clearance denied’ red ticks yet top Foreign Office civil servant says he did not have access to file – which he later readUK politics live – latest updatesThe verdict on Sir...

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The Bafta games awards showed me again that honouring art over commerce is a win for all

From mega hit Clair Obscur to the genius Blue Prince, the winners at this year’s event help me refocus on why games really matterThe 22nd Bafta game awards were on Friday, and Clair Obscur: Expedit...

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Esther and Anne Wojcicki join new healthcare accelerator, fund

Mary Minno launches early-stage startup accelerator program, Treehub, and an early-stage firm, AI Health Fund, aimed at backing startups working at the intersection of healthcare and AI.

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Esther and Anne Wojcicki back new healthcare accelerator, fund

Mary Minno launches early-stage startup accelerator program, Treehub, and an early-stage firm, AI Health Fund, aimed at backing startups working at the intersection of healthcare and AI.

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Emma the joke-telling robot cracks up the care home: Paula Hornickel’s best photograph

‘The first resident that Emma – a social robot – was introduced to was called Peter. After that, Emma assumed they were all called Peter, which everyone found hilarious. Then she broke down’One mor...

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Taxes on UK workers have risen at fastest rate in rich world, says OECD

Survey by global economic forum shows ‘tax wedge’ in Britain increased to 32.4% of income in 2025Business live – latest updatesTaxes on workers in Britain rose at the fastest rate among the world’s...

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Jennie Formby, Labour’s former general secretary, says she has joined Greens

Exclusive: Formby, an ally of Jeremy Corbyn who quit role in 2020, says Labour is now ‘in hock to corporate sponsors’UK politics live – latest updatesA former Labour general secretary has defected...

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New York exhibit casts ‘Trumpism’ as a modern faith

A New York gallery has transformed into a chapel-style installation exploring ‘Trumpism’ as a modern American belief.

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Selby takes commanding lead over Jones

Four-time winner Mark Selby only needs three more frames to move into the last 16 of the World Championship after he dominates the opening session against Wales' Jak Jones.

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‘This is our moment as British Muslims’: MCB leader takes inspiration from New York mayor

Muslim Council of Britain under Wajid Akhter wants to replicate Democrat’s ability to drive grassroots civic actionZohran Mamdani’s victory to become New York’s first Muslim mayor took place thousa...

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‘In two years, nobody will care’ if actors are AI or not, predicts La Haine director

Mathieu Kassovitz, who is currently working on an AI-enabled film, also dismisses concerns over copyright His hit film was a masterpiece capturing the gritty truth of the Paris suburbs, but the dir...

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AI is spitting out more potential drugs than ever. This start-up wants to figure out which ones matter.

10x Science has raised a $4.8 million seed round to help pharmaceutical researchers understand complex molecules.

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Snap Map’s new ‘Place Loyalty’ badges will show the spots you visit most often

If you’re in the top 25% of users who visit a certain place, you’ll see your ranking on the Snap Map and can choose to share it with others.

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Amazon Music partners with Bandsintowns for concert listings

Users will be able to see live events of an artist on their Amazon Music profile

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EU plans to cut electricity taxes to shield households from Iran war energy crisis

Brussels will relax state aid rules to allow member countries to offer ‘targeted and temporary’ supportEurope live – latest updatesThe EU will cut electricity taxes and provide consumers with fresh...

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Deadly Israeli settler attack on school kills two in Ramallah

Two people have been killed after Israeli settlers opened fire on a school in the occupied West Bank.

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Iran calls US ship seizure ‘piracy’: Is it?

Since the early days of the war on Iran, the US has been targeting Iranian ships in international waters.

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Women's boxing divisional rankings: New No. 1s at super middleweight and atomweight

Shadasia Green loses her top spot at 168 pounds; an unbeaten fighter takes over at atomweight. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

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Agon review – ice-cold, machine-tooled inspection of the dark side of athletic perfection

Three sportswomen undergo the various ordeals of competition in a spare, sometimes harrowing drama suffused with a chilly vérité detachednessHere is a fascinatingly experimental debut feature from...

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Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff, to be questioned by MPs

Exclusive: McSweeney summoned by foreign affairs select committee in rare step, as Mandelson vetting row continuesUK politics live – latest updatesMorgan McSweeney, the prime minister’s former chie...

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What is ADUO? The F1 engine regulation that could define season

With 'ADUO' set to become one of the most frequently used acronyms in the Formula 1 paddock during the 2026 season, Sky Sports F1 explains why the sport's new engine development rules are fast beco...

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The most interesting startups showcased at Google Cloud Next 2026

Google wants AI startups on its cloud and has showcased a long list of them at its annual conference.

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Google Maps is about to get a big dose of AI

Generative AI is being infused into Google's popular feature within Maps.

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Exclusive: Google deepens Thinking Machines Lab ties with new multi-billion-dollar deal

Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab has signed a multi-billion-dollar deal with Google Cloud for AI infrastructure powered by Nvidia's latest GB300 chips, TechCrunch has exclusively learned.

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The military man trying to save US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan’s fatigue-wearing strongman Asim Munir takes unorthodox approach to mediating between two arch-enemies

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UK bans a generation of children from smoking: How it works

The legal age to buy tobacco products will rise by one year, every year, from 2027.

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Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79

Dave Mason performing in Chicago in 1980.

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How Bolivia’s cacao farmers took on the gold mining industry – and won

As rising gold prices fuel environmental destruction, communities in the country’s biodiverse heartland are passing laws against mining Mahogany trees tower above Herminio Mamani as he tends his ca...

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Five major issues affecting the FIFA World Cup with 50 days to go

From the US-Israel war on Iran to exorbitant ticket prices and violence in host nations, here's what's gone wrong.

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Israeli settlers set Palestinian home on fire in occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers set Palestinian home on fire in occupied West Bank

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Inside Linda McMahon's effort to dismantle the Department of Education

A former pro-wrestling executive, McMahon is now the education secretary Trump tasked with abolishing the agency. New Yorker writer Zach Helfand explains how her WWE experience led her to this role.

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Royals, Hallmark unveil downtown ballpark plan

The Royals and Hallmark Cards announced they are teaming up to build a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City that would surround mixed-use development.

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This Is a Gardening Show review – Zach Galifianakis’ charming new series feels like perfect TV

Part lesson, part lark, these 15-minute episodes are a total joy. They have such a deliriously light touch they will make you want to run outside and plunge your hands into the soilThis might sound...

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Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic who had a star-studded solo career, dies aged 79

British singer and guitarist wrote and performed Traffic classics including Feelin’ Alright? before platinum-selling solo albums and work with Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac and moreDave Mason, the co...

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Is China a winner of the Iran war or facing economic risks?

China's economy beats expectations despite the Iran war, but weak demand and structural risks remain.

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Trump reads Bible verses on repentance after AI image of himself as Jesus

US President Donald Trump has read a Bible passage about punishment and national repentance as part of a marathon event.

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Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

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New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

A WIRED review of permits for data center projects using natural gas and linked to OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, and xAI shows they could emit more than 129 million tons of greenhouse gases per year.

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Dollar gives up bulk of war gains as traders abandon bullish bets

Almost every major currency has gained against the greenback this month amid hopes for end to Iran conflict

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Germany to take on ‘more responsibility’ for Europe’s defence

Berlin publishes its first military strategy since second world war

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Could Cristiano Jr. play with Ronaldo? It wouldn't be soccer's first father-son pairing

Cristiano Ronaldo could yet break new ground by playing first-team football with his son, Cristiano Jr.

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Peru’s election chief steps down amid chaotic general election

The head of Peru’s election authority was heckled by protesters after announcing his resignation.

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12 straight ... and counting? The numbers behind the Mets' stunning losing streak

Here's what has gone wrong for New York -- and whether it's already time to say goodbye to October.

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Football quiz: Name every winner of the Championship

Premier League-bound Coventry City have secured the Championship title. Can you name every winner from the past 22 seasons?

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‘Petro-masculinity’ is destroying the planet. Can eco-masculinity help save it? | Andrew Boyd

It’s crucial to understanding how gender is affecting our ability to rally behind a shared ecological visionFeminist influencer Liz Plank opens her groundbreaking book For the Love of Men with a bo...

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Exit 8 review – Escher-esque subway station corridor leads to disquieting psychological mystery

A commuter’s entrapment provides a taut, unnerving and rare example of an adaptation that holds close to the video game on which it is basedA glitch in the matrix, a rip in existence’s fragile fabr...

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Post your questions for Ian McKellen

Beyond Gandalf and Magneto, the 86-year-old stage and screen star has a grand career as a great Shakespearean, not to mention his work as an LGBTQ+ rights campaigner. He’ll be here to discuss it al...

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The Pope’s Warnings About AI Were AI-Generated, a Detection Tool Claims

Pangram Labs’ updated Chrome extension puts warning labels on AI slop as you scroll your social feeds.

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Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere

People queue for cookinig gas cylinders in New Delhi this month.

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Virginia redistricting election results: Key takeaways from Democrats’ win

This vote is part of a wider national fight between Democrats and Republicans over gerrymandering.

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Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?

A tsunami warning on a television broadcast in Japan after an earthquake on Monday.

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Israel attacks mosque in Lebanon in another ceasefire violation

Israel attacks mosque in Lebanon in another ceasefire violation

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Iran War Live Updates: Status of Talks Is Unclear as Trump Extends Cease-Fire

There was no public response from top Iranian officials to President Trump’s announcement extending a cease-fire beyond its two-week expiration date.

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‘Nobody knows what works. There’s a lot of panic’: can African pop get back to global success?

Tracks by Rema, Burna Boy and more were streaming in the billions, but hits are drying up. Stars and analysts across the African music industry fret about how to change courseIn 2016, Afrobeats – t...

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Gaza’s unseen casualties: A surge in stillbirths and birth defects

Gaza sees a 140% rise in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies as the devastating impacts of war linger.

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UK firms to face tougher checks on export licences to bolster sanctions on Russia

News follows Guardian report on licence given to British firm exporting machinery to Armenian firm linked to Russian war effortBritish firms will face “much tougher” controls to prevent their goods...

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TikTok, an AI sitcom and clowns: how Hacks and The Comeback nail the humiliations of modern celebrity

No indignity is too great for the leads of these darkly funny shows as they pursue a comeback at any costIn the fifth and final season of sitcom Hacks, the legendary comedian Deborah Vance has once...

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Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine

Recently built apartment buildings in Mariupol, a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city, last year. The Kremlin is trying to remake the city after its brutal siege, but many residents still lack homes.

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UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices

The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

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How China is gaining from Iran war by showing it is different from US

Beijing has leveraged its strong economic relationship with the US, Israel, Iran and the Gulf to keep its stakes safe.

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Get out the group & take it from there - duo on Scots' World Cup hopes

Napoli duo Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour target a first for Scotland at a World Cup this summer.

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Jarrell Miller and a viral toupee-fueled comeback

Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller waited 15 years for the world to know him. He could never have imagined how that moment would arrive as he fights for a title shot.

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The Wonderful World that Almost Was by Andrew Durbin review – naked ambition

A vibrant account of the stratospheric rise and inner lives Peter Hujar and Paul Thek, the forgotten artist duo that shaped New York coolAndy Warhol sent Paul a Brillo box. Fran Lebowitz called Pet...

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Calls for change to rules after stretch of Thames fails to gain bathing water status

Campaigners in Henley say insufficient number of bathers to qualify for status is result of poor water quality Bathing water rules in England should be improved to help drive a clean-up of polluti...

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The Last Spy review – former CIA station chief tells it like it was from inside the tent

Peter Sichel gives a scrupulous and revealing insider’s view of the secret service and Washington circles in Katharina Otto-Bernstein’s documentaryThis is a straightforward, scrupulously assembled...

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Ancient DNA reveals a lost population near Paris replaced by strangers

Ancient DNA from a tomb near Paris reveals a shocking prehistoric reset: one population vanished and was replaced by newcomers from the south. The two groups show no genetic connection, signaling a...

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How the Magic avoided disaster and turned things around

Orlando's surge began with a three-minute highlight reel that reignited them in the play-in tournament.

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NFL draft faces a new insider betting risk

Former NFL execs say it's only a matter of time until someone parlays inside information on the draft.

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How to bet the Zurich Classic of New Orleans: Should you back the Fitzpatrick pairing?

All of the traits bettors should be looking for at the Zurich Classic, and the best bets to make.

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Chelsea to play all WSL games at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea say switching all their women's games to Stamford Bridge reaffirms an "ambition and intent" to become "the biggest women's sports club in the world".

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Starmer to face MPs for first time since Olly Robbins’ Mandelson evidence – UK politics live

Former cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill has called for Robbins to be reinstated at the Foreign Office after his evidence to MPsGood morning. Keir Starmer faces PMQs today with the Peter Mandelson vet...

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Iran’s UN ambassador responds to US ceasefire extension

Iran’s UN Ambassador has responded to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an extension to the ceasefire.

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It is obvious now, Keir Starmer, that you made a mistake. Reinstate Olly Robbins for the good of the UK | Simon McDonald

That is the inescapable conclusion from all we know. I’m fairly sure that had the PM initially heard his full account, he would not have sacked himSimon McDonald was permanent secretary at the Fore...

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The mental toll of injury nightmares that threaten players' World Cup dreams

With the World Cup less than two months away, many players are in a race against time to recover from injury for soccer's showpiece event.

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World Cup host Mexico pledges security at tourist sites after shooting

Mexican president admits the archaeological site outside Mexico City lacked security measures to prevent the attack.

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Is Bangladesh killing reforms introduced after student-led protests?

A new parliament has cancelled several reforms that were brought in after Hasina's ouster to improve accountability.

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What my zen week with a virtual power-washer taught me about gaming – and life | Imogen West-Knights

Some of the most popular simulator games are outlandishly boring. But curiously, it’s satisfying to complete pointless tasks when the stakes are so lowWhen I was at university I had a friend who ha...

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'I owe the city' - Jude Bellingham invests in Birmingham Phoenix

Real Madrid and England's Jude Bellingham has announced himself as a new investor in The Hundred's Birmingham Phoenix ahead of the 2026 season.

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'It toughens you up, nothing can you prepare you for it'

Speaking to BBC Sport NI ahead of the North West 200, Storm Stacey opens up about mental health, loss and the importance of racing.

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Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire extension

Two vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after the U.S. and Iran failed to meet in Pakistan for talks to end the war and as President Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire.

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Wembanyama injured in San Antonio's playoff loss to Portland

Scoot Henderson scored 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of an injury to Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, rallying for a 106-103 victory over San Antonio to even their Western Co...

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Hakeem Jeffries says Virginia redistricting assures a 'free and fair midterm'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Trump's effort to try to rig the midterm elections has been "thwarted," after a major victory for Democrats in Virginia.

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Channel Seven’s Spotlight digging for dirt on clean energy ignores fundamental facts and basic journalistic standards | Temperature Check

Program portrayed efforts to wean Australia off fossil fuels as morally bankrupt, trashing rainforests and enslaving Australia to ChinaSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free...

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'Most enjoyable season since Wright years' - how Saints stormed to title

How St Johnstone stormed Scottish Championship title to make immediate Premiership return, with an emphatic start paving their path to glory.

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50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits

BBC Sport has highlighted some of the most interesting kits which will be seen at this summer's World Cup. Pick your favourites.

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UK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March amid Iran energy shock

Figure marked sharp increase from previous month

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Surviving Earth review – bruising portrait of addiction and redemption

Thea Gajić’s debut is an assured, intelligent drama of a father’s endless quest for contentment outside his heroin dependencyThe addiction-recovery mantra of taking it one day at a time is at the h...

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Red Roses not fazed by changes - 'Rugby doesn't care what you did last week'

The question before the Women's Six Nations was whether anyone could break England's stranglehold on world rugby. Two games in, and the Red Roses simply haven't missed a beat.

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Riakporhe: I’m very serious about doing real damage at heavyweight

Richard Riakporhe will push for a world title shot at heavyweight.

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Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in April

Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.

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Lenovo Coupon Codes: 50% Off

Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.

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Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79

Dave Mason performing in Chicago in 1980.

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The Deb actor in feud with Rebel Wilson signed $150,000 record deal, court told

Wilson is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts alleging a sexual harassment complaintFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news e...

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Vafaei 'fighting to make Iranians proud' at Worlds

Iran snooker player Hossein Vafaei says the ongoing war in his country makes it difficult to focus on his job as he prepares to play a World Championship match on Wednesday.

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Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, union boss says

The 'chill' follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister.

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Iran war: What’s happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire?

Trump said the US would extend the ceasefire with Iran until it presents a proposal and talks conclude.

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Scientists stunned as JWST finds ice clouds on a giant alien planet

Scientists have discovered unexpected water-ice clouds on a distant, Jupiter-like exoplanet, challenging current atmospheric models. By directly imaging Epsilon Indi Ab with the James Webb Space Te...

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TV tonight: Shetland meets CSI in a new drama about a disgraced cop

It’s French-Canadian police procedural show Saint-Pierre. Plus: a wonderful look at the work of conductors. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, U&AlibiBilingual dialogue! Sharp suits! Beautif...

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DNA reveals a hidden pitviper species in China

A vivid green pitviper hiding in Sichuan’s misty mountains has been revealed as a completely new species. Scientists had overlooked it for decades, assuming it was a common snake—until DNA analysis...

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Wrexham relax into tension of Championship play-off race

After beating Oxford United to edge back into the Championship play-offs on goal difference, have Wrexham found form and composure at just the right moment?

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Mud-rich coastline made 2011 Japan tsunami far more destructive, study finds

Analysis of video footage reveals how wave changed as it travelled over mud-rich rice paddies, exerting more forceIt is just over 15 years since the devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami struck...

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UK could face ‘hacktivist attacks at scale’, says head of security agency

Officials warn a conflict situation could cause disruption similar to recent major ransomware incidentsThe UK could face “hacktivist attacks at scale” if it becomes embroiled in a conflict and the...

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The rush to appease Trump led Keir Starmer into this ethical void | Rafael Behr

Peter Mandelson’s flaws were mistaken for credentials to represent Britain in the court of a rogue presidentYou can’t kill something that is already dead. New details about Peter Mandelson’s disast...

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Robbins says officials considered withholding Mandelson vetting files from parliament

Sacked civil servant acknowledges ‘debate’ about release of documents after question about alleged ‘cover-up’Olly Robbins responded to a question about an alleged “cover-up” on Tuesday by confirmin...

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RFK Jr. is on a congressional hearing blitz, after a long absence from Capitol Hill

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. caps off seven budget hearings in as many days, the first time he has testified before Congress since September.

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With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push

After Virginia voters weighed in on Tuesday, the redistricting set off by President Trump to help the GOP in the midterms has been countered and possibly surpassed by Democrats.

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Virginians approve a Democrat-led redistricting effort. What happened and what's next

NPR's Michel Martin discusses the Virginia redistricting vote with Kyle Kondik of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia.

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Country diary: A beekeeper’s lament – ‘Why did none of my bees survive winter?’ | Tom Allan

St Mabyn, Cornwall: Many apiarists opened their hives this spring to find hardly any sign of life. In Richard’s case, he found nothing at allRichard Bray’s hives stand in a crooked line at the edge...

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Belts of Green in the Washington Suburbs

Along the northeast side of the Capital Beltway in Maryland, green spaces weave through the developed landscape.

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Criminal Record season two review – Peter Capaldi is just devastating in this intense crime thriller

Cush Jumbo is excellent in Apple’s unsettling tale of police corruption. But the former Time Lord, whose death-stare is turned up to 11, is this show’s heart’Ello, ’ello. What’s goin’ on ’ere, then...

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The real transatlantic divide is about more than Trump

Europe and the US have fundamentally different world views when it comes to risk, force and international law

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Pennsylvania’s chipmaking comeback left in limbo under Donald Trump

High-tech semiconductor manufacturing began in the Lehigh Valley but promised federal funds for its revival have not come through

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United in for Juventus midfielder

Manchester United are interested in signing Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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U.S. Sends Plane to Cuba to Get Child in Transgender Custody Case

A flight tracker showed that a U.S. government plane landed at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana. It appeared to be part of an F.B.I. mission to retrieve an American child.

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FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories

Football's governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans.

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Tehran held military parades as ceasefire was set to end

Videos show large crowds attending a military parade in Tehran on Tuesday as the US-Iran ceasefire deadline approached.

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This “quantum” material fooled scientists and revealed something new

A mysterious magnetic material once thought to host an exotic “quantum spin liquid” has turned out to be something entirely different—and possibly just as intriguing. Scientists studying cerium mag...

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Iran accuses US of violating international law over vessel seizure

Iran’s ambassador to UN also accused Washington of ‘continuing internationally wrongful acts’ that breached ceasefire agreement

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The security report the UK government doesn’t want you to see – podcast

Fiona Harvey tells Nosheen Iqbal why the climate crisis is a threat to national security“Last October, I and other journalists got quite excited because we thought that we were going to be attendin...

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Artemis II Mission Milestones: An Image and Video Recap

On April 1, 2026, Artemis II launched on a nearly 10-day voyage around the Moon, marking the first crewed flight of NASA’s Orion spacecraft. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, V...

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This donut-shaped discovery just shattered a 150-year math rule

A 150-year-old rule in geometry has been proven wrong. Mathematicians found two different doughnut-shaped surfaces that look identical when measured locally but are actually different overall. For...

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The Balusters review – a Pulitzer-winning playwright returns with mixed results

Samuel J Friedman Theatre, New YorkRabbit Hole writer David Lindsay-Abaire takes on a list of modern American conflicts in a fun, if ultimately underdeveloped, comedy dramaPlaywright David Lindsay-...

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Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms

The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

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Trump extends ceasefire and hopes for ‘unified proposal’

In a social media post, President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire in the war on Iran.

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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4867-4872: Sand Fill In Antofagasta Crater and Finding Our Next Drill Target

Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Earth planning date: Friday, April 17, 2026 At the beginning of the week, Curiosity arrived right on target on the rim...

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Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time

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Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire extended as talks with Tehran in limbo

Lebanon's disaster management unit raises death toll from weeks of Israeli attacks to 2,454, with 7,658 people injured.

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