US professors sue university over arrest during pro-Palestine protest
Philosophy professor Noelle McAfee says that university failed to protect students and staff in crackdown on protests.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-04-23
US Special Forces Soldier Arrested for Polymarket Bets on Maduro Raid
The master sergeant allegedly used classified intel to profit on the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, marking the first US arrest for insider trading on a prediction market.
wired.com
US soldier charged in prediction market bets on Maduro’s seizure
Member of military was involved in planning Venezuela operation and allegedly made $400,000 on trades about mission
ft.com
Doug Allan, Polar Cameraman for David Attenborough’s Films, Dies at 74
He was renowned for his skill at capturing candid scenes of penguins, polar bears and other cold-weather creatures — and for his ability to tolerate extreme discomfort.
nytimes.com
Minchella: McDermott 'exciting appointment' | Jones-Buchanan: He deserves it
Hull KR captain Elliot Minchella feels Brian McDermott becoming the new England head coach is an exciting appointment, while Jamie Jones-Buchanan - who takes over as Leeds Rhinos CEO at the end of...
skysports.com
Griffin’s Citadel attacks Mamdani for using his penthouse to sell New York tax plan
Mayor called out billionaire’s $238mn property as he pushes for second-home levy on the wealthy
ft.com
NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-13 Assignments for Space Station Mission
As part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission, four crew members from three space agencies will launch no earlier than mid-September to the International Space Station for a long-duration science expedi...
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Charnley double helps Leigh ease to win over Giants
Josh Charnley moves within five tries of Ryan Hall's Super League record to help Leigh Leopards to a comfortable win over Huddersfield Giants.
bbc.com
'Somebody sign him!' | Kid sends ball flying... dad catches it!
A young boy takes a great swing with his club, hitting the golf ball high into the air while his dad then goes on to catch it at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
skysports.com
Quiz: What happened in round one at the Crucible?
How much do you remember from the first round of the 2026 World Snooker Championship, which concluded on Thursday?
bbc.com
Littler thrashes Humphries to dash Cool Hand's playoff hopes!
Highlights of the Premier League Darts match between Luke Littler and Luke Humphries on Night 12 in Liverpool.
skysports.com
Funeral held for journalist killed in targeted Israeli strike
Mourners attended the funeral of Amal Khalil, a journalist who was killed in an Israeli attack in south Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
The Generals Running Iran
The war has empowered the Revolutionary Guards and seems to be shifting the theocratic republic toward something more like a military regime.
nytimes.com
Rescue Effort for Russian Tanker Fails, in a New Era of Maritime Peril
The Arctic Metagaz, a Russian tanker, was adrift between Malta and Lampedusa, Italy, last month.
nytimes.com
EU formally approves 90bn euro Ukraine loan and new sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomes the development, urging that the first tranche be disbursed by May or June.
aljazeera.com
War-driven demand boosts profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers
Boeing sees reduced first-quarter loss as defence earnings rise amid $2.3bn US Pentagon contract.
aljazeera.com
Bret Taylor’s Sierra buys YC-backed AI startup Fragment
Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment.
techcrunch.com
US shale bosses resist boosting oil output over Iran war ‘chaos’
Dallas Fed survey finds that energy executives are not confident high prices will hold
ft.com
Why are McBurnie and Stewart not in World Cup mix?
Oli McBurnie and Ross Stewart are arguably Scotland's two most in-form strikers, yet neither appear to be in Steve Clarke's World Cup plans, writes Tom English.
bbc.com
Hull off the pace but Rhodes in contention at Chevron Championship
England's Charley Hull endured a slow start to leave herself off the pace on day one of the Chevron Championship, while Mimi Rhodes finished two shots behind the early clubhouse lead.
skysports.com
Will Zhao v Ding draw the biggest TV audience in snooker history?
China prepares for the last-16 match between Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong – the country's first ranking event winner and trailblazer against its first - and the defending - world champion.
bbc.com
Rednote Draws a Line Between China and the World
As the platform expands abroad, it’s taking steps to separate Chinese users from the international audiences it once brought together.
wired.com
NASA Kennedy Prepares Facility for Roman Space Telescope Arrival
Preparations are underway for launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as soon as early September on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...
nasa.gov
Instagram tests a new ‘Instants’ app for sharing disappearing photos
The app lets users share disappearing photos with their friends that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours.
techcrunch.com
Meet Noscroll, an AI bot that does your doomscrolling for you
Noscroll wants to cure doomscrolling with an AI bot that reads the internet for you.
techcrunch.com
Lebanese Journalist Killed in Israeli Strike Was Known for Being Intrepid
Family members of Amal Khalil at her funeral in Baysariyeh, Lebanon, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Apple’s Next Chapter, SpaceX and Cursor Strike a Deal, and Palantir’s Controversial Manifesto
In this week’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about Tim Cook’s legacy as CEO at Apple and what his long-rumored departure means for the future of one of the world's biggest companies.
wired.com
Darrell Sheets, Auction Bidder Who Starred on ‘Storage Wars,’ Dies at 67
Darrell Sheets in 2013. He appeared in 163 episodes of the A&E reality series “Storage Wars.”
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Darrell Sheets, Auction Bidder Who Starred on ‘Storage Wars,’ Dies at 67
Darrell Sheets in 2013. He appeared in 163 episodes of the A&E reality series “Storage Wars.”
nytimes.com
How the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Upended Climate Policy
The Supreme Court has used a “shadow docket” to grant President Trump more than 20 victories on issues like immigration and employee firings.
nytimes.com
How Trump’s Iran war is driving military dissent
From protests to quiet resistance, dissent is rising inside the United States military over the US-Israel war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Meta to cut 10% of jobs to ‘offset’ Zuckerberg’s AI spending
Social media group plans to spend $135bn on data centres this year
ft.com
‘Toxic’ views of Reform UK candidates raise questions about party’s vetting
Hope Not Hate campaign identifies election hopefuls calling for a ‘white Britain’ and complaining of ‘kowtowing to the black community’A Reform UK candidate who called for a “white Britain” and sai...
theguardian.com
Caroline: A New Musical review – hearty hits in pirate radio jukebox tale
New Wolsey theatre, Ipswich Vikki Stone’s freely adapted version of the once notorious seafaring broadcaster’s history is a terrrific premise for delivering a string of...
theguardian.com
Tanzania Report Blames ‘Outside Forces’ for Deadly Election Violence
Protesters trying to barricade a road during clashes in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in October, during presidential elections.
nytimes.com
US Senate passes ICE funding resolution after ‘vote-a-rama’: What’s next?
Republicans take first step, but long road remains to break impasse over funding Donald Trump's immigration enforcement.
aljazeera.com
Crash That Killed 2 Americans Is a Reminder of the Depth of Security Ties in Mexico
A suspected methamphetamine processing lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, the state where two C.I.A. officers died in a car crash this month.
nytimes.com
Starmer says he's acting in national interest after Trump criticism
The US president earlier told the BBC the UK should have given more support to the US over the Iran war.
bbc.com
OpenAI releases GPT-5.5, bringing company one step closer to an AI ‘superapp’
OpenAI says its latest model offers increased capabilities across a broad variety of categories.
techcrunch.com
At 'AI Coachella,' Stanford Students Line Up to Learn From Silicon Valley Royalty
CS 153 has gone viral on the Palo Alto campus—and on X. Not everyone is happy about it.
wired.com
New Zealand great Bates to retire from internationals
New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this year's Women's T20 World Cup, ending an illustrious 20-year career.
bbc.com
UK prepared to deploy RAF Typhoons to keep strait of Hormuz open after Iran war
Proposal at heart of offer made during a 30-country two-day meeting jointly organised by FranceMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain is prepared to deploy a squadron of RAF Typhoons based in Qat...
theguardian.com
UK in talks with Anthropic over Mythos access for banks and business
British lenders seek advice from US groups testing powerful new cyber security AI model
ft.com
World Cup 2026 injury watch: Key names racing to be ready
After Spain's Lamine Yamal was ruled out of the rest of his club season, BBC Sport looks at other key names racing to be fit for the World Cup - and those who are set to miss out through injury.
bbc.com
More than 6 million Somalis face hunger amid climate shocks and conflict
Drought, failed rains, and conflict drive 6.5 million Somalis into hunger; children face acute malnutrition risks.
aljazeera.com
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank raid
Teenager dies in hospital after Israeli forces shot him with live ammunition in the shoulder, Palestinian media reports.
aljazeera.com
Vafaei calls for Crucible respect - two years after scathing criticism
Hossein Vafaei has claimed the Crucible must be respected and called it snooker's answer to Wimbledon two years on from his scathing criticism of the World Championship venue.
skysports.com
World Cup 2026: Italy government officials slam idea of taking Iran’s place
Italy officials slam suggestion that national football team should replace Iran at World Cup; fans also underwhelmed.
aljazeera.com
Welsh first minster admits she risks losing her seat in "knife edge" election
Labour's Eluned Morgan says she believes Plaid Cymru is going to top the poll in her constituency.
bbc.com
NASA Welcomes Jordan as 63rd Artemis Accords Signatory
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan signed the Artemis Accords Thursday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, becoming the latest...
nasa.gov
Rodrigo Duterte Will Stand Trial for Crimes Against Humanity, Court Rules
Crime scene investigators at the scene of a killing in Manila in October 2016, months after Rodrigo Duterte became president of the Philippines.
nytimes.com
The Guardian view on help to buy: entrenching housing inequalities, rather than helping | Editorial
The Tories’ flagship scheme has aided higher earners most. The latest analysis of its flaws should lead to a rethinkThe results are in. The biggest winners from the Conservatives’ help to buy schem...
theguardian.com
'We're expecting perfection' - Sabalenka wins first clay-court match in Madrid
Three-time Mutua Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka won her first clay-court match of the year against Peyton Stearns after completing the 'Sunshine Double' - winning at Indian Wells followed by...
skysports.com
ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’
Groups warn of 'deteriorating human rights' in call for US visitors' protection; White House decries 'scare tactics'.
aljazeera.com
Bentley calls for WBO to elevate him to full world champion
Denzel Bentley has called on the WBO to elevate him to full world championship status.
skysports.com
What's happening with the assisted dying bill?
The proposed legislation will run out of time to become law when a final debate ends in the House of Lords on Friday.
bbc.com
Microsoft to offer 7% of staff voluntary redundancy for the first time
Long-serving employees given option for buyouts as it prepared to spend $140bn on AI investment this year
ft.com
Journalist Detained in Kuwait After Posting About Iran War Is Acquitted
Ahmed Shihab‑Eldin at a film festival in Doha, Qatar, last year.
nytimes.com
Who's Trump listening to on Iran?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with White House Correspondent Franco Ordonez and National Security Correspondent Greg Myre about how President Trump's Cabinet is shaping the process of the Iran war.
npr.org
A new Trump whisperer for South Africa
Sending a white Afrikaner as ambassador to the US is a diplomatic masterstroke
ft.com
Ruth Slenczynska, 101, Dies; Piano Prodigy Overcame Father’s Abuse
Ruth Slenczynska in 1957. Her story has been cited as a textbook example of the toxic consequences that can result when a controlling parent and a gifted child collide.
nytimes.com
How bad is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Will he make Spain’s World Cup opener?
Lamine Yamal's season is over for Barcelona, but Spain fans await injury update on when star will play 2026 World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Foreign Office unit tracking Israel’s potential breaches of international law closed
Exclusive: Officials warn department will lose access to database of 26,000 verified cases by cutting fundingThe Foreign Office unit tracking potential breaches of international law by Israel in Ga...
theguardian.com
Chunk of glacier blocks route up Everest in peak climbing season
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.
bbc.com
Liquid Lifeline: NASA Tech Could Create IV Fluid In Space
On every crewed mission, NASA packs pouches of a potentially life-saving liquid in its cargo, known as IV (or intravenous) fluid. A simple mix of sodium chloride and purified water, it can treat up...
nasa.gov
Michael Tilson Thomas, award-winning conductor and composer, dies aged 81
Renowned artist, who won 12 Grammys, died at home after being diagnosed with an aggressive type of brain cancerSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxMichael T...
theguardian.com
What Questions Do You Have About the Trump-Xi Summit?
“Ask a Correspondent” will take your questions to David Pierson, who covers China’s foreign policy for The Times.
nytimes.com
NASA Releases Powerful LAVA Software to US Aerospace Industry
For years, NASA engineers have turned to a tool called the Launch, Ascent, and Vehicle Aerodynamics (LAVA) framework to solve airflow challenges that could mean the difference between mission succe...
nasa.gov
UK braces for price rises driven by Iran war as economic confidence plummets
Consumer confidence hit its lowest level since October 2023 this month, with surveys showing the cost pressures companies are facingConfidence in the UK economy has fallen sharply amid the mounting...
theguardian.com
US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns
Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.
aljazeera.com
Era raises $11M to build a software platform for AI gadgets
Era thinks that we will see many form factors of AI hardware, including glasses, rings, and pendants
techcrunch.com
Campaign launched to reunite young Britons with forgotten savings accounts
HMRC is contacting 21-year-olds as part of a new awareness drive around lost child trust funds, with an average balance of £2,200Rather than demanding money, HMRC is giving it away for once with a...
theguardian.com
World’s Biggest Condom Maker Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains
Karex, a condom maker, said the conflict in Iran is causing an increase in production costs.
nytimes.com
South Africa's president suspends police chief after court charges
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
bbc.com
Turkiye MPs pass bill to restrict social media use for children under 15
Lawmakers pass bill to require social media platforms to introduce age-verification tools and control mechanisms.
aljazeera.com
Knight hopes World Cup legacy eclipses 2017 win
Heather Knight hopes this summer's T20 World Cup on home soil can be transformative for women's cricket in the UK after conceding success in 2017 was not fully capitalised on.
bbc.com
Forged in Sound: Heavy Metal Orchestrated review – hard-rocking mashup rides the lightning
Royal Festival Hall, London Suzi Quatro, Mr Lordi and Alison Mosshart joined the Philharmonia in a setlist spanning Wagner and Metallica – with conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali flexing his rock-drum...
theguardian.com
Olivia Dean review – soul-pop superstar shimmies into a classy and commanding first arena tour
OVO Hydro, GlasgowThe glam set design, gleaming brass and Motown moves are knowingly retro, but Dean’s performance is immediate, vulnerable and natural – the work of a singular artistWhen the stage...
theguardian.com
US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.
bbc.com
Lebanon Latest: Israel attacks kill journalist and target first responders
A fragile ceasefire holds as Israeli strikes kill a journalist and target first responders in Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Chandra Finds Young Stars Dim Quickly
These images, released on April 14, 2026, show two open star clusters, Trumpler 3 (left) and NGC 2353 (right). They represent a recent study from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory that shows how you...
nasa.gov
Cannes did camera: how the film festival loves to watch itself
From An Almost Perfect Affair to Mr Bean’s Holiday, there’s nothing the festival enjoys more than seeing itself on screen. The next season of The White Lotus is tapping into that rich tradition – c...
theguardian.com
The Foreign Office should have intervened to stop Mandelson’s deeply flawed appointment | Richard Dearlove
If Olly Robbins stood firm the government could have avoided this disastrous episode of bad political judgment that could cost the PM his jobRichard Dearlove is the former head of the British Secre...
theguardian.com
Nine in 10 UK voters across parties support right to abortion, poll finds
YouGov survey shows cross-party consensus – but that many fear abortion access could be reduced New polling has found that whatever their party political leanings, an overwhelming majority of peopl...
theguardian.com
UK to pay for French officers to deport asylum seekers from war-torn countries
Removal site in Dunkirk will hold people of 10 nationalities trying to reach UK in small boats under new £660m deal with FrenchUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK will pay for 200 French office...
theguardian.com
After collapse and controversy, Adelaide writers’ week has a new director: ‘I don’t envy anyone in this position’
Rosemarie Milsom, who formed and runs Newcastle writers festival, will take over from Louise Adler after the literary festival imploded over invitation to Randa Abdel-FattahIn January, as the implo...
theguardian.com
Vafaei first qualifier to win at Crucible in 2026
Iran's Hossein Vafaei becomes the first qualifier to win at the 2026 World Championship, beating China's Si Jiahui to set up a tie with Judd Trump.
bbc.com
Why are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets so expensive?
Fans are critical of FIFA's pricing of tickets, accusing the world body of pricing them out of the global tournament.
aljazeera.com
Multitudes festival: Echoes of Hill and Horizon review – epic light show electrifies Elgar and Vaughan Williams
Queen Elizabeth Hall, LondonWith dizzying surround sound and thousands of LED baubles, this was a synaesthetic feast from the Orchestra of the Age of EnlightenmentThere was birdsong in the Queen El...
theguardian.com
How Iran war has triggered soaring cost of medicines, condoms
Pharmacists in some countries have seen the cost of painkillers more than quadruple.
aljazeera.com
Arnault warns Middle East war could spiral into ‘global catastrophe’
LVMH’s billionaire boss says luxury group’s recovery hinges on the conflict being resolved quickly
ft.com
A Family Matter by Claire Lynch audiobook review – an award-winning story of homophobia and divorce
Dual timelines reveal the real reason a mother was forced to leave her daughter in the 80s, in this Nero prize-winning novel inspired by real-life eventsThe debut novel by Claire Lynch, which won t...
theguardian.com
Timothy Ridout: Alto Appassionato album review – engaging and smartly curated viola and piano programme
Ridout/Ware(Harmonia Mundi)Accomplished violist Ridout and pianist Jonathan Ware add bristling imagination and rich emotional layers to music by Franck, Fauré and moreFriends and colleagues working...
theguardian.com
White House accuses China of ‘industrial scale’ theft of AI technology
Trump official Michael Kratsios says Chinese entities stealing from American labs
ft.com
Grab a ticket today: The first StrictlyVC of 2026 kicks off in just a week in San Francisco
StrictlyVC San Francisco is in just a week. Now’s the time to grab yourself a ticket. Join VCs and founders at Sentro Filipino Cultural Center on April 30.
techcrunch.com
Another customer of troubled startup Delve suffered a big security incident
TechCrunch has confirmed that Delve was the compliance company that performed the security certifications for Context AI, the AI agent training startup that last week disclosed a security incident.
techcrunch.com
Labor unrest at Samsung may worsen memory chip supply issues
Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers held a rally at the company’s Pyeongtaek campus in South Korea on Thursday to signal they are prepared to walk off the job for an 18-day strike next...
techcrunch.com
Cat Little’s evidence to MPs is destined for civil service textbooks | John Crace
The Cabinet Office permanent secretary’s 100 minutes before the foreign affairs committee are required viewingUK politics live – latest updatesHere we go again. Some of the public may have had enou...
theguardian.com
Russian Officials Say Town’s Air Is Toxic, Days After Strike on Oil Refinery
A satellite image released by Planet Labs on Tuesday showed smoke rising from an oil refinery in Tuapse, a Black Sea resort town in Russia, where a Ukrainian drone strike started a fire.
nytimes.com
UK consumer confidence falls to lowest in more than two years
Higher inflation following Middle East war darkens outlook for spending and economic growth
ft.com
Tesla drops Musk’s $29B ‘interim’ award after Delaware court restored larger pay package
The company is following through on its promise to not let Musk "double dip" if he won his appeal to restore Tesla's 2018 compensation package, worth $56 billion.
techcrunch.com
How People in Lebanon Are Reacting to Talks With Israel
A funeral in southern Lebanon on Wednesday for people killed during the war between Hezbollah and Israel.
nytimes.com
BP suffers heavy defeat in investor climate vote
UK oil major lost two votes at its annual shareholder gathering over climate disclosures and electronic meetings
ft.com
Michael Tilson Thomas, Celebrated American Conductor, Dies at 81
Michael Tilson Thomas conducting at Carnegie Hall in 2009.
nytimes.com
How Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was pursued and killed by Israel
Details of how Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was “pursued” and killed by Israeli forces have been released.
aljazeera.com
Shabana Mahmood’s expletive was shocking. But not for the reason you think | Zoe Williams
With her four-letter-word riposte to a heckler, the home secretary played the victim and cynically puts the blame for her immigration plans on liberalsIf all you know about Shabana Mahmood’s interv...
theguardian.com
'A roll of the dice' - Why is O'Sullivan using two cues at the Worlds?
"I thought a bit of a roll of the dice, it was a gamble. I was a bit nervous because I thought you could look a bit silly."
skysports.com
Lamine Yamal season over but Spain star should make World Cup
Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of Barcelona's season with a hamstring injury but he is expected to return for Spain at the World Cup.
bbc.com
‘Solutions, not slogans’: Gaza holds first election in 21 years
Deir el-Balah holds Gaza's first local election in 21 years amid war ruins, with residents demanding real solutions.
aljazeera.com
In Peter Mandelson evidence, Cat Little had the best weapon: an audit trail
Where Olly Robbins relied on recollections, Cabinet Office’s top civil servant was at pains to link her account to paper trail Seen through the Westminster bubble, the Peter Mandelson vetting affai...
theguardian.com
US Senate passes $70bn funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol
Senate votes 50-48 early on Thursday morning to advance the plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security.
aljazeera.com
Yamal to miss rest of season but 'expected to be available' for World Cup
Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the domestic season due to a hamstring injury but is expected to be available for this summer's World Cup, according to a Barcelona statement.
skysports.com
AI galaxy hunters are adding to the global GPU crunch
Astronomers are turning to GPUs to find needles in the galactic haystack.
techcrunch.com
Infiltration from Within: Israelis recruited to spy for enemy countries
Israel’s intelligence exposed - spies, moles and blind spots from early betrayals to October 7 and the war with Iran.
aljazeera.com
Knight: Landscape of women's sport changed – England want World Cup legacy
Heather Knight has told Sky Sports England's ambition at their home Women's T20 World Cup starting in June is to "create a real legacy for women's cricket in this country," emulating the Lione...
skysports.com
What’s missing? Everything But the Girl’s 20 greatest songs – ranked!
With their sublime confection of heartbreak and dancefloor power, Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt have never sounded like anyone else. Thirty years since Walking Wounded, here’s the duo’s very bestReleas...
theguardian.com
DeChambeau negotiating new LIV Golf contract
Bryson DeChambeau revealed negotiations regarding his LIV Golf contract are still ongoing but is optimistic both parties can come to an agreement as speculation continues to mount over the Saudi-ba...
skysports.com
Getting teeth pulled out, punching cars and obsessing about salad – the weird ways actors get into character
Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac decided to wear earbuds so they could listen to music while acting in Beef – resulting in massive VFX costs. But they’re the tip of the iceberg when it comes to wild...
theguardian.com
Yamal to be fit for World Cup, but injury ends his Barcelona La Liga race
Lamine Yamal's World Cup participation with Spain was thrown into doubt by the injury which ends his Barcelona season.
aljazeera.com
More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds
Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.
bbc.com
Playing it safe: this year’s Turner prize nominees lack the anger – and joy – of previous years
From over-serious spoken word to meaningless steel skeletons and bleak military aesthetics, the 2026 shortlist is more notable for what’s missing. It can’t help but feel insular and elitistWhat do...
theguardian.com
Five things we learned from Cat Little’s evidence to MPs about the Mandelson saga
Top civil servant reveals more details of vetting process and lack of paper trail for approval of Mandelson’s appointment UK politics live – latest updatesIn more than 90 minutes of evidence to t...
theguardian.com
Why Indian Muslim voters say they’ve been frozen out of this state electio
Millions in West Bengal are voting in a state election, but more than 9 million names have been deleted from the rolls.
aljazeera.com
Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people’s phone locations, researchers say
The Citizen Lab found two separate surveillance vendors abusing the backbone of cellular networks to spy on several victims across the world.
techcrunch.com
Beehiiv rolls out new creator tools, including webinars and customizable paywalls
Beehiiv is clearly done being just a newsletter platform based on today's launch of a new webinar feature, customizable paywalls, and more.
techcrunch.com
These New Smart Glasses From Ex-OnePlus Engineers Have a Hidden Cost
The Kickstarter-funded glasses from L'Atitude 52°N have AI features bundled for 1 year, but the company doesn't know yet how much it will charge for access after that.
wired.com
The economic winners & losers in the US-Israel war on Iran
The economic winners & losers in the US-Israel war on Iran
aljazeera.com
ICC confirms crimes against humanity trial of ex-Philippine leader Duterte
The former president will face trial after court confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his 'war on drugs'.
aljazeera.com
Record numbers of people in England playing sport
Record numbers of people in England are playing sport or taking part in physical activity, according to a survey by grassroots funding agency Sport England.
bbc.com
McDermott: Gap to Australia bridgeable, World Cup winnable
Brian McDermott believes he can devise the code to finally crack England's quest for a maiden Rugby League World Cup title and end Australia's long-standing dominance.
skysports.com
In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country's future.
bbc.com
Medical data of 500,000 people in UK put up for sale after data breach
Alibaba ‘swiftly removed’ listings for UK Biobank data
ft.com
How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships
After the US and Israel launched a war on Iran on February 28, Tehran blocked the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Israeli strike near mosque kills five in Gaza, including three children
An Israeli air strike near a mosque in Gaza killed at least five Palestinians, including three children.
aljazeera.com
'In the shake up' | Athers backs England for World Cup success
It's 50 days until the Women's World T20 and Sky Sports' Michael Atherton says home side England are definitely in the shake up for success.
skysports.com
Rival party workers fight on election day in India’s West Bengal
Rival party workers fight on election day in India’s West Bengal
aljazeera.com
Iran war: How big is the global energy shock?
More than 500 million barrels of oil disrupted in just weeks, reshaping global energy flows.
aljazeera.com
Noah Kahan: The Great Divide review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Mercury)All but repeating the formula of his breakout album, Kahan seems torn between whether success is sustainable or even repeatable on songs defiantly rooted in small-town lifeLast week, Netfl...
theguardian.com
The no-go zone paradox: Chornobyl’s wildlife thrives amid pro-nuclear shift
World’s worst nuclear disaster leaves mixed legacy of nature’s resilience amid serious contamination, as wars increase lobbying for energy supplyForty years on from the world’s worst nuclear disast...
theguardian.com
Taraji P Henson: ‘It’s exhausting to have to fight for my worth’
The Oscar-nominee on Hollywood burnout, Black resilience and her Broadway debut in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and GoneOn a Wednesday evening in midtown New York, generations X through Z spil...
theguardian.com
Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI
Topics can range from "School," "Entertainment," and "Lifestyle" to "Travel," "Writing," and "Health and Wellbeing," among others, Meta says.
techcrunch.com
Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026)
The fitness trackers I'd recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
wired.com
Africa’s abandoned workers in Lebanon
African migrant workers in Lebanon are caught in a war.
aljazeera.com
How the Irish Premiership can be won on the final day
With Larne, Coleraine and Glentoran still in the hunt for the Irish Premiership title heading into the final day, BBC Sport NI takes a look at what needs to happen to decide the destination of the...
bbc.com
Double Indemnity review – leaden drama turns crime classic into a very cold case
Churchill theatre, Bromley James M Cain’s hard-bitten novella gained bleak power on screen but this version, giving Mischa Barton her UK stage debut, loses its flinty edgeThe West End’s woeful High...
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World Snooker Championship scores and schedule
The 2026 World Snooker Championship is under way, as Ronnie O’Sullivan bids for a record-breaking eighth world title and Zhao Xintong attempts to defend his crown.
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PwC fined $166mn by Hong Kong regulators over Evergrande audit
Big Four firm also faces six-month ban on new clients related to its work on failed property developer’s books
ft.com
Best Robot Vacuum of 2026: Shark, Eufy
Tired of vacuuming? Hand the reins to a robot vacuum.
wired.com
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as Iran war causes jet fuel shortage
The German airline says 20,000 short-haul flights would be removed from its schedule between now and October.
aljazeera.com
Blackburn legend Parkes dies aged 76
Former Blackburn Rovers player and coach Tony Parkes has died, aged 76.
bbc.com
Post your questions for Melanie C
Ex-Spice Girl Sporty is ready to take your questions on everything from her Wannabe days to DJing, triathlons and her ninth solo album, SweatSome former girl- and boyband stars spend a lifetime try...
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What we know about Israel killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil
Khalil was killed and her colleague injured in what Lebanese officials are calling a 'double-tap' strike by Israel.
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The international right has CPAC. Has the left finally found its answer? | Owen Jones
Spain’s PM, Pedro Sánchez, hosted the inaugural meeting of the Global Progressive Mobilisation. Keir Starmer and other social democrats were notable by their absenceCan progressives push back the r...
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Forrest agrees new one-year deal at Celtic
Celtic winger James Forrest has agreed a new deal, keeping him at the club next season.
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They Made D4vd a Star. Now They Want Him Convicted of Murder
A legion of young fans propelled the singer D4vd to viral fame. Now that he’s been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, they say the clues were in their Discord all along.
wired.com
Olly Robbins refused to give Mandelson vetting summary to Cabinet Office, says Cat Little
In evidence to MPs, Cabinet Office top civil servant disputes that her department suggested vetting might not be neededUK politics live – latest updatesOlly Robbins refused to hand Peter Mandelson’...
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Who is John Phelan the US Navy Secretary fired by Pete Hegseth?
Phelan's firing reveals turbulence in US military leadership amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.
aljazeera.com
Forrest signs on for 18th season at Celtic
James Forrest agrees a new deal at Celtic, keeping the club's most decorated player on until the end of next season.
bbc.com
No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World Cup
Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".
bbc.com
BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced
A proposed three-year deal with Paris is aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.
bbc.com
AI just discovered new physics in the fourth state of matter
Physicists have taken a major step toward using AI not just to analyze data, but to uncover entirely new laws of nature. By combining a specially designed neural network with precise 3D tracking of...
sciencedaily.com
India to Iran: How two wars shaped the rise of Pakistan’s Asim Munir
The war against India a year ago led to Munir's elevation to the status of field marshal. Now he's playing peacemaker.
aljazeera.com
Brown hits out at F1 alliances amid Mercedes' Alpine stake interest
McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has renewed his long-standing criticism of multi-ownership and close team ties in Formula 1 amid Mercedes' interest in potentially buying a minority stake in Alpine.
skysports.com
The Adidas Hyperboost Edge Is Your New Super Trainer
How do shoe companies translate superfast racing shoe tech into your daily trainers? We break it down with some of the best new running shoes on the market.
wired.com
Could Yamal miss World Cup?! Moment teenager gets injured... taking penalty!
Take a look at the moment Lamine Yamal went down injured after scoring a penalty against Celta Vigo in La Liga.
skysports.com
The FTD Brothers - racing the clock against dementia fate
BBC Sport speaks to Jordan and Cian Adams, the 'FTD Brothers'. After the 2026 London Marathon, which Jordan will run carrying a 25kg fridge, the pair will sprint across all 32 counties of Ireland i...
bbc.com
‘When I finish my classes, I feel sad’: why fitness fanatics are up in arms about a tweak to gym music
The fitness chain Better has replaced real musicians’ tracks with cover versions, causing dismay among punters and instructors who say the change is killing the energy“I want you to make me feel li...
theguardian.com
UK business activity rose more than expected in April
Companies rushed to make purchases amid fears that the Iran war would send prices even higher
ft.com
Iran War Live Updates: Reported Ship Seizures Add to Anxiety in Oil Markets
Oil was hovering above $100 a barrel and there were no public signs of a breakthrough in peace efforts. The White House said President Trump does not view Iran’s reported seizures as a cease-fire v...
nytimes.com
The Generals Who Are Now Running Iran
Iranians gathered last month in Tehran with flags and posters to show their support for Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader.
nytimes.com
Will Bulgaria’s New Leader Cast His Lot With Europe or Russia?
Rumen Radev campaigning in Sofia, Bulgaria, last week.
nytimes.com
As U.S. Brands Stumble, China Wins Over Young Indonesians
The Glodok market in the Chinatown area of Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, decked out for Lunar New Year in February.
nytimes.com
‘This is not the country I moved to’: the British Indians showing support for Nigel Farage
Savitha Prakash, a first-generation immigrant running in local elections in Harrow, says Reform UK aims to ‘put Britain first’Savitha Prakash, an NHS doctor living in the London borough of Harrow,...
theguardian.com
Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: Comfortable Headphones, Great Sound
Sony’s new Inzone H6 Air is a departure from the typical gaming headset design, and I’m on board.
wired.com
Lamine Yamal’s World Cup status unclear after Barcelona injury
Lamine Yamal pulled up injured when scoring the winning goal for Barcelona in their La Liga win against Celta Vigo.
aljazeera.com
How to follow FA Cup semi-finals on the BBC
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain how you can watch, listen and follow the FA Cup semi-finals.
bbc.com
Rise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper records
Exclusive: Labour MP calls on DVLA to take action, saying speeding, hit and runs and other crimes are going unpunishedMore than 18,000 vehicles are being used in the UK without proper records of wh...
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L’Oréal hails ‘lipstick effect’ as war drives sales of small beauty comforts
Cosmetics group’s chief also credits recovery in Chinese market as revenues in Europe and north Asia grow
ft.com
How Russell is surprising himself in title race – and the positives of F1's new rules
George Russell tells BBC Sport how he would enjoy more competition for the F1 title and why his approach to racing is the same as when he was 10 years old.
bbc.com
‘Feels very special’: Michael Sheen to star as Salieri in new production of Amadeus
The play about Mozart’s jealous rival – a co-production with the Welsh National Theatre set up by the actor last year – will open in Cardiff before a 16-week run in London’s West EndMichael Sheen w...
theguardian.com
UK looked at ways to ‘open doors’ to US chlorinated chicken, FoI request shows
Exclusive: Documents released to campaign group 38 Degrees reveal UK officials briefed on possibility of altering food standardsBritish officials were briefed on the possibility of allowing chemica...
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Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, including three children
Israel has committed 2,400 violations of the 'ceasefire' deal struck with Hamas in October, Gaza officials say.
aljazeera.com
Top Cabinet Office official to give evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson’s vetting – UK politics live
Permanent secretary, Cat Little, to give evidence to foreign affairs committee as pressure increases on Keir Starmer Good morning. As Kiran Stacey, Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot report in the Guar...
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These 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds. Scientists now know why
A rare group of adults over 80, known as SuperAgers, are rewriting what we thought was possible for the aging brain. With memory abilities comparable to people decades younger, their brains either...
sciencedaily.com
Will another film star be able to sway the election in India’s Tamil Nadu?
Political commentators believe C Joseph Vijay can at best be a disruptor in what has become a three-cornered contest.
aljazeera.com
Sainsbury’s and WHSmith warn Middle East war will hit profits
Retailers flag weak outlook as consumers rein in spending
ft.com
Iran war: What’s happening on day 55 after Trump extended ceasefire?
Iran says it wants talks, but blames US “breach of commitments, blockade and threats” for stalling negotiations.
aljazeera.com
U.S. seizes another oil tanker as peace talks with Iran still in limbo
The seizure comes after President Trump told Fox News Wednesday that there was "no time pressure" on the ceasefire with Iran, which he has extended indefinitely.
npr.org
David Malouf, Australian author of Remembering Babylon and Ransom, dies aged 92
Acclaimed Brisbane-born writer was known for his work exploring his own childhood, great myths and colonial AustraliaDavid Malouf, the acclaimed Australian author of books including Ransom, An Imag...
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McDermott to lead England into World Cup
Brian McDermott will lead England's men into this autumn's Rugby League World Cup as their new head coach.
bbc.com
Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 review – this spinoff takes the sci-fi smash back to happier times
Walkie-talkies, teen romance, hideous monsters … this animated series has everything that made the original series so lovable. It might go nowhere, but that’s not such a bad thingStranger Things ta...
theguardian.com
The life of PIs: the strange case of 2026’s resurgence of hard-boiled detectives
Boozing, grumpy, brilliant TV private eyes never really went away, but now they’re sleuthing with renewed vigour. Why is the noir detective back with a vengeance – and is it a bad omen?Lace up your...
theguardian.com
Is Rew a genuine England candidate? Somerset star knocking on Test match door
Who are England's Test match candidates? Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain discuss the impact of James Rew in the County Championship.
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Is Rew a genuine England candidate? Somerset star knocking on Test match door
Who are England's Test match candidates? Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain discuss the impact of James Rew in the County Championship.
skysports.com
AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
bbc.com
‘We’re attached to this land like a tree is rooted in soil’: unexpectedly timely exhibition speaks up for the people of south Lebanon
While the population of southern Lebanon have sometimes felt abandoned by their own state, a show in London told their stories and celebrated their resistanceIn one room of London’s Palestine House...
theguardian.com
Weekly sports quiz: Where will Chelsea play WSL games next season?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
bbc.com
Best friends with Hamilton - the man 'ruffling feathers' in fencing
BBC Sport speaks to Miles Chamley-Watson, the man behind the World Fencing League, which launches on Saturday in Los Angeles.
bbc.com
UK undershoots annual borrowing target by £700m
But Iran war likely to blow hole in Rachel Reeves’s carefully crafted fiscal ‘headroom’ in coming monthsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government came in below its annual borrowing target by...
theguardian.com
UK public sector borrowing hit £12.6bn in March as Iran war strains finances
Higher energy prices stoked by conflict have resulted in higher borrowing costs for government
ft.com
Actor suing Rebel Wilson denies giving false statements about ‘bath incident’ at heart of defamation battle
The Deb star Charlotte MacInnes claims Wilson’s social media posts suggested she had dishonestly retracted the complaint in return for a lead stage role and record dealFollow our Australia news liv...
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The Asset Class by Hettie O’Brien review – private equity is coming for us all
A fascinating, infuriating, immaculately researched account of how wealth management giants snap up the services upon which rely to extract eye-watering profitsThis is a dark tale. In its opening&n...
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Mapped: the elections that could deliver ‘unprecedented’ losses for Labour
All signs point to a record-low performance for Labour in May in what will be a moment of high jeopardy for Keir StarmerLabour is on track for its worst local election performance, data analysed by...
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A catastrophic climate event is upon us. Here is why you’ve heard so little about it | George Monbiot
Scientists say a crucial Atlantic system is more likely to collapse than previously thought. But the billionaire death cult that steers humanity’s destiny doesn’t do existential crisesThe poor and...
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Reese or Bailey? How the Jets plan to 'control' NFL Draft
It might be said that the 2026 NFL Draft starts with the New York Jets on Thursday night as they contemplate their next cornerstone pass rusher.
skysports.com
TV tonight: the heat is on in Race Across the World
The country-hopping contestants turn their sights to Tbilisi in Georgia. Plus, a big Robert Lindsay reveal in Big Mood. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, BBC OneIt’s hotting up in Turkey as the...
theguardian.com
Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war
Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.
aljazeera.com
Can fish hook voters in India’s West Bengal elections?
In battle for India's West Bengal election, PM Modi's men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.
aljazeera.com
Migrant care workers to leaflet Shabana Mahmood constituents over longer wait to settle
Campaign is said to be first time Labour-affiliated Unison is lobbying en masse against a key party policyMigrant workers and the UK’s largest union will carry out a mass leafleting campaign in Sha...
theguardian.com
Has the world grown weary of art biennials? In search of an antidote, a Portuguese festival turns to anarchism
Art festivals can fill abandoned buildings with new life – or clear a path for property developers. Coimbra’s Anozero is trying out a more confrontational approachIf you decide to spend a night at...
theguardian.com
Protesters stabbed at London rally against war on Iran
Videos show multiple individuals with what appear to be knife wounds, who were taking part in a protest in London.
aljazeera.com
Trump facing an uphill battle with voters as polling numbers continue to tumble
President Trump's polling is nearing an all-time low as he remains mired in a war and political fights that haven't turned out as he's expected.
npr.org
RFK Jr. faces questions on vaccines, measles and more at Senate hearing
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate HELP Committee Wednesday to answer questions about measles, vaccines, nutrition and budget cuts.
npr.org
India’s app market is booming — but global platforms are capturing most of the gains
Non-gaming apps, led by streaming and AI, are driving growth, even as India's spending per user lags global peers.
techcrunch.com
Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in airstrike
Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.
bbc.com
War in Iran Gives New Fuel to a Tax Debate in Australia
A liquefied natural gas plant on the Burrup Peninsula in Western Australia.
nytimes.com
‘Apprenticeship penalty’ on benefits forces young people from poorer UK families to quit
Government advisers call for review of rules that cause loss of household income when a child takes up job training Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are abandoning valuable job training...
theguardian.com
Use of toxic Pfas in consumer goods must be urgently restricted, MPs say
Commons committee heard from residents of Yorkshire town with the highest levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in UKOn 15 January, members of the House of Commons environmental audit committee (EAC) visit...
theguardian.com
One ship, three deaths: the shocking truth behind working conditions on a Chinese fishing vessel
Damning testimony from the crew of one longline tuna-fishing boat has lifted the lid on the treatment of workers in the fleets supplying fish to the UK and EUAbdul was the first to fall sick, in Fe...
theguardian.com
Sadiq Khan: Labour risks being ‘stonked’ in London elections
Mayor says campaigning ahead of May 7 local elections is some of ‘most difficult’ he has experienced in more than 40 years
ft.com
The secret diary of a middle power
So much economic conflict, so many feelings
ft.com
Nelson Peltz’s son builds first public activist stake in Intertek
Matt Peltz’s new firm Lost Coast Collective has invested in the UK testing company
ft.com
Israel kills journalist and wounds another in south Lebanon targeted attack
Israel has killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured Zeinab Faraj in a ‘double-tap’ attack in southern Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
Beaches review – 80s weepie makes for soggy Broadway musical
Majestic theatre, New YorkA standout turn from Jessica Vosk, taking on the Bette Midler role, isn’t enough to turn a much-loved movie into a legitimate stage showGarry Marshall’s 1988 film Beaches...
theguardian.com
Ultra-Orthodox Jews burn Israeli flags to protest national day
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters have burned Israeli flags and brandished anti-Zionist banners in West Jerusalem.
aljazeera.com
Scientists discover hidden forces are warping Earth deep beneath the surface
Scientists have mapped how Earth’s deepest mantle is being deformed—and the results point to long-lost tectonic plates buried thousands of kilometers underground. Using a massive global dataset of...
sciencedaily.com
This ancient crocodile relative grew up on four legs then walked on two
A bizarre crocodile relative from the age of dinosaurs is rewriting what scientists thought they knew about ancient reptiles. This poodle-sized creature, called Sonselasuchus cedrus, appears to hav...
sciencedaily.com
Officials release cause of death for teen found dead in singer D4vd's car
The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.
bbc.com
UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal
The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.
bbc.com
Israeli Strikes Kill a Journalist and Injure Another in Lebanon
Amal Khalil, who worked for Al-Akhbar, reporting near a destroyed bridge last month. She was killed on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Iran war live: Israel kills Lebanese journalist; Tehran-US talks stalled
Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least five people on Wednesday, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil.
aljazeera.com
How China and Russia Can Exploit the Iran War
And how America can avoid playing into their hands.