Kenyan Court Strikes Down Ruling Protecting Right to Abortion
Activists protesting in Nairobi in 2019.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-04-24
Lowry, Koepka miss cut at Zurich Classic with Fitzpatrick brothers in contention
The star-studded pair of Shane Lowry and Brooks Koepka missed the cut by one shot as they exited the Zurich Classic of New Orleans ahead of the weekend.
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Millwall go second with late equaliser at relegated Leicester
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Leicester City and Millwall.
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Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner to fly to Pakistan for Iran talks
Iran says its Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is already in Pakistan but that there is no meeting planned between Iran and the US.
bbc.com
Israel kills at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza amid ‘ceasefire’
Hamas says the Israeli escalation represents the failure of the international community to uphold the truce in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Texas’s governor threatened to pull World Cup grants in battle over ICE enforcement
Democratic cities hosting Fifa matches in the state reverse policing rules in order to receive public security funds
ft.com
Cohere acquires, merges with German-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for bu...
techcrunch.com
Wayne Moss, Guitarist Who Helped Broaden Country Sound, Dies at 88
A top Nashville musician, he played for Bob Dylan and on “Oh, Pretty Woman” and “Jolene,” and was in the country-rock groups Area Code 615 and Barefoot Jerry.
nytimes.com
Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage
Series, a social networking app that's grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.
techcrunch.com
Shabana Mahmood refuses to rule out sending back failed Afghan asylum seekers
Home secretary indicates Whitehall talks about returns programme, a move that would shock humanitarian groupsShabana Mahmood has refused to rule out sending rejected Afghan asylum seekers back to t...
theguardian.com
US sending envoys to Pakistan, raising hopes of talks with Iran’s Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Islamabad, but Tehran yet to commit to more talks with US delegation.
aljazeera.com
Mass wedding for 300 brides and grooms in central Gaza
A festive moment in Gaza as a charity-sponsored mass wedding ceremony for 300 brides and grooms in Deir el-Balah.
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Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines gain
Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it's a two-way street.
techcrunch.com
Who’s in control of AI?
Owner of US tech giant reveals breach of one of world's most powerful AI models.
aljazeera.com
The World According to Aldwyth
In paint, bricolage and collage, she explored the history of art, ideas and the human species.
nytimes.com
Aldwyth, Ascetic Whose Artwork Reordered the World, Dies at 90
An austere lifestyle allowed her to make epic collages and Joseph Cornell-like contraptions that told stories about art history and her place in — and outside — it.
nytimes.com
US stocks race ahead of Europe as Wall Street shrugs off energy shock
Intel surges above dotcom-era high in latest milestone for tech-powered rebound
ft.com
Trump to again end legal status of people who entered US with CBP One app
Judge had previously blocked move to end temporary legal status for those who entered US via Biden-era application.
aljazeera.com
Korda sets 36-hole scoring record for Chevron Championship at -14
Nelly Korda talks through her second round after breaking the 36-hole scoring record for Chevron Championship at -14.
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ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media
ComfyUI, whose tools give creators more control over AI image, video, and audio generation, just raised $30M.
techcrunch.com
X launches standalone XChat app on iOS
X's new app promises private chats, disappearing messages, audio and video calls and more.
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England captain Williams to have neck surgery
Injured Warrington and England captain George Williams says he is "racing against the clock" to return to action before the World Cup.
bbc.com
Venice Biennale Bars Awards for Countries Facing Crimes Against Humanity Charges
In announcing its decision to not give awards to artists from countries facing charges of crimes against humanity, the jury of the Venice Biennale said it was committed to “the defense of human rig...
nytimes.com
US appeals court rejects Trump’s ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal
Judges say Trump's order for swift removal at the border 'cast aside federal laws affording' right to seek asylum.
aljazeera.com
Can Europe help the Middle East resolve the war on Iran?
Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from the EU summit in Cyprus.
aljazeera.com
Conteh review – the dazzling rise and bruising fall of a 70s boxing great
Royal Court theatre, LiverpoolWriter-actor Aron Julius captures the sparkling charm of Liverpudlian fighter John Conteh in a punch-by-punch account of his careerDon King is singing the praises of h...
theguardian.com
Trump government extends Jones Act waiver by 90 days to dampen oil prices
Move is part of a broader US push to curb politically sensitive fuel price spikes before November’s midterm elections.
aljazeera.com
UK assisted dying bill fails after delays but advocates vow to try again
Supporters of bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people say they will try again to pass legislation.
aljazeera.com
Turkey Passes Legislation to Bar Children Under 15 From Social Media
Istanbul on Thursday. The government says the new legislation will protect children from virtual dangers including social media addiction, cyberbullying and commercial exploitation.
nytimes.com
Israeli attacks on Lebanon may violate international law, UN warns
UN report says Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israel may have breached international humanitarian law.
aljazeera.com
Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year?
Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One - it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 April.
bbc.com
Fernandes the highest-rated player as EA SPORTS FC 26 reveal PL TOTS
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes is the highest-rated player in the EA SPORTS FC 26 Premier League Team of the Season.
skysports.com
A New Idea to Save the AMOC? Dam the Bering Strait.
A satellite view of the Bering Strait, which separates northeastern Russia and Alaska, in summer.
nytimes.com
Google to invest up to $40B in Anthropic in cash and compute
Google plans up to $40B investment in Anthropic as AI rivals race to secure massive compute capacity, following the limited release of its powerful, cybersecurity-focused Mythos model.
techcrunch.com
Kosovo court jails three Serb separatists over 2023 Banjska attack
Attack in the village of Banjska led to a clash with police that left one police officer and three of the gunmen dead.
aljazeera.com
Michael Harrison, 67, Dies; Composer (and Inventor) Played With Tuning
Michael Harrison performing in 2001. “Revelation,” a spellbinding and lyrical structured improvisation built from reverberant overtones, was said by a fellow composer to have been his “magnum opus.”
nytimes.com
Beatbot Pool-Cleaning Robots Are on Sale for a Limited Time
Get ready for summer with discounts on the best robot pool cleaners we've tested.
wired.com
EU opens Mandelson fraud investigation
The probe focuses on the New Labour grandee’s time as a commissioner in Brussels
ft.com
Trump administration to prioritise seeking death penalty, use firing squads
Capital punishment remains controversial in the US, with critics warning of innocent people being put on death row.
aljazeera.com
US won’t give unredacted Epstein documents to UK police without lengthy formal request
Police investigating allegations Mandelson and former prince Andrew passed sensitive info to Epstein will struggle to make charges stick without filesBritish police investigating the former prince...
theguardian.com
Alcaraz’s French Open threepeat dream ended by wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz lost world number one spot to Jannik Sinner after their Monte Carlo final and now misses Roland Garros.
aljazeera.com
Munoz dies from infection six days after crash
Colombian rider Cristian Camilo Munoz dies from a knee infection following a crash six days ago.
bbc.com
Starmer faces further torment over Mandelson scandal as leadership doubts swirl
Ministers and MPs are openly debating how the PM might be removed after elections where Labour is expected to perform dismally
ft.com
Three Kosovo Serbs jailed over deadly gun battle and monastery siege
Kosovo's court sentences two men to life imprisonment and another to a 30-year term for the 2023 attack.
bbc.com
AI-Designed Drugs by a DeepMind Spinoff Are Headed to Human Trials
Isomorphic Labs president Max Jaderberg said at WIRED Health in London that the startup has built a “broad and exciting pipeline of new medicines.”
wired.com
How Israel targeted and killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil
Amal Khalil was killed while reporting on an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon during a 10-day ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
Amazon-backed nuclear developer X-energy surges in trading debut
Company taps rising demand for electricity from data centres to power AI boom
ft.com
The Apple juggernaut and the AI roadblock
John Ternus will face innovation challenges that Tim Cook never had to
ft.com
West Brom given points deduction for breaching EFL financial rules
West Brom have been handed an immediate two-point deduction for a breach of EFL financial rules, which means they are no longer safe from relegation.
skysports.com
Starmer plans new powers to ban state-backed terror groups
The new powers would allow ministers to label Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terror group.
bbc.com
Marked-up Mac minis flood eBay amid shortages driven by AI
Apple’s sold-out Mac mini is spawning marked-up eBay listings as demand surges for the compact desktop, now favored for running local AI models and tools.
techcrunch.com
Who is making decisions in Iran?
Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.
bbc.com
Escalating Clashes Test Newly Extended Israel-Lebanon Truce
A disabled ambulance sat amid rubble from an Israeli strike on Nabatieh, Lebanon, earlier this week. Strikes by both Israel and Hezbollah diminished since a cease-fire began last week, but clashes...
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Escalating Clashes Test Newly Extended Israel-Lebanon Truce
A disabled ambulance sat amid rubble from an Israeli strike on Nabatieh, Lebanon, earlier this week. Strikes by both Israel and Hezbollah diminished since a cease-fire began last week, but clashes...
nytimes.com
I Am Artemis: Peter Rossoni
Listen to this audio excerpt from Peter Rossoni, Orion Artemis II Optical Communications System flight manager: As a child, Peter Rossoni watched the Apollo missions launch with his family. In Apri...
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Is Starmer on borrowed time? - The Latest
Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life as the Mandelson vetting scandal threatens to end his premiership. With no end to the Mandelson saga in sight, and as Labour looks set to suffer majo...
theguardian.com
Google to invest up to $40bn in Anthropic
Search giant increases its financial backing to help the AI lab add computing power to run its models
ft.com
Officials hugely underestimated impact of AI datacentres on UK carbon emissions
Revised figures increase fears about how the energy-intensive sites could worsen the climate emergency The UK government vastly underestimated the climate impact of artificial intelligence, it has...
theguardian.com
West Brom docked two points for PSR rule breaches
West Bromwich Albion are given a two-point penalty by the English Football League for breaching profit and sustainability rules.
bbc.com
Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office
The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.
bbc.com
Could Trump withdraw US support for UK sovereignty of Falklands?
Proposal is said to be contained in an internal Pentagon emailThe White House is considering punishing European countries who have failed to assist Donald Trump wage his war in Iran, according to a...
theguardian.com
Martin Rowson on the assisted dying bill being blocked by the House of Lords – cartoon
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Investors push for higher yield on $14bn of Oracle-backed data centre debt
Huge bond offering comes amid concerns over Oracle’s debt load and the recent flood of AI-related issuance
ft.com
Michael Patrick obituary
Actor and writer who confronted his motor neurone disease diagnosis in his work, and went on to play Richard III When Michael Patrick became the first actor in Ireland’s theatrical history to portr...
theguardian.com
PM Sanchez rebuffs US idea of suspending Spain from NATO
PM Sanchez responded to reports that the US may suspend Madrid from NATO over its opposition to the war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Why Tucker Carlson is expressing remorse for supporting Trump
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Jason Zengerle, New Yorker journalist and author of a book about Tucker Carlson, about the conservative pundit's sharp break with President Trump.
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From Michael to Back to Black, authorised music biopics are becoming bland, blatant propaganda. Audiences deserve better | Simran Hans
Swerving the child abuse allegations, the new Michael Jackson film is yet another revisionist music movie in a long line. We know what’s in it for their subjects. What about the viewers?As a giant...
theguardian.com
Law firms push staff to return to UAE offices as ceasefire holds
Some employers will cover costs of returning to Gulf for lawyers who relocated after outbreak of Iran war
ft.com
Assisted dying bill will not become law after it falls in the House of Lords
Supporters blame ‘procedural wrangling’ for the legislation running out of parliamentary timeAssisted dying will not become law in England and Wales after proposed legislation branded “hopelessly f...
theguardian.com
How the Kremlin's internet crackdown is frustrating Russians
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.
bbc.com
A star reborn: ‘America’s sweetheart’ Sandra Bullock returns to the spotlight
After backing out of public sight, the versatile and enduringly bankable actor has turned up on Instagram trading quips with Nicole Kidman as hype begins for Practical Magic 2 this autumnShe had lo...
theguardian.com
The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess
A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans' communications without a warrant is up for renewal. A new bill aims to address mounting lawmaker concerns—with smoke and mirrors.
wired.com
Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match
Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.
bbc.com
My assisted dying bill has a democratic mandate – the Lords who blocked it today do not | Kim Leadbeater
There is a way to bring this back to parliament. We owe it to the brave terminally ill people who have been so let down to tryKim Leadbeater is Labour MP for Spen ValleyToday has been a sorry day f...
theguardian.com
Fast-tracking or ploughing through? Renewable energy shaping up as defining issue for Victorian election
Most landholders in regional Victoria support renewable energy – if they get a say. But planning approvals are riding roughshod over community concernsSign up for the Rural Network email newsletter...
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‘I don’t need to see you naked’: Urzila Carlson on becoming a comedy superstar and fending off horny fans
The South African-born New Zealand comedian reflects on how her traumatic childhood shaped her humour and refusing to roast her 13-year-old daughter’s friendsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle e...
theguardian.com
Iran-Iraq Tanker War redux? Why the Strait of Hormuz crisis is different
The Tanker War between Iran and Iraq in the 1980s also disrupted global shipping. But the situation today is different.
aljazeera.com
The Price review – Henry Goodman leads another Arthur Miller revival that’s right on the money
Marylebone theatre, London A tremendous cast lifts what might have been a formulaic drama into a compelling examination of contested memoryArthur Miller is evidently speaking to the moment. Several...
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O'Neill: Any Celtic boss would be happy trio have signed new deals
Martin O'Neill believes any potential new Celtic manager would be pleased with the triple contract extensions he has overseen this week.
skysports.com
Apple's Next CEO Needs to Launch a Killer AI Product
Tim Cook was a great CEO, but he didn’t crack AI. It’s job number 1 for John Ternus.
wired.com
Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg back Palestine Action before court date
More than 130 public figures express support for the proscribed group as the UK prepares for another legal fight.
aljazeera.com
The Day of the Trifid Nebula
This shimmering region of star-formation, a close-up of the Trifid Nebula about 5,000 light-years from Earth, was captured in intricate detail by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope in an image rele...
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Opera Ballo makes all to thwart Field Of Gold at Sandown
Opera Ballo produced a brilliant front-running performance to land the bet365 Mile at Sandown.
skysports.com
Polymarket Bets on Paris Temperature Prompt Investigation After Unusual Spikes
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, the main airport in Paris.
nytimes.com
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Missouri Students
Students in Missouri will hear from NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway as they answer prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions while aboard the Int...
nasa.gov
The golden age of arbitrage has begun
The law of one price is in retreat — with major consequences for profits, inflation and innovation
ft.com
UK to end project tracking potential Israeli violations: Report
UK newspaper reports that Foreign Office unit logging possible war crimes has shut amid funding cuts.
aljazeera.com
US prosecutors drop criminal probe of Fed chair Jay Powell
Breakthrough removes potential hurdle to Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as next US central bank chief
ft.com
Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps
Researchers have found a new case where government authorities used a fake Android app to plant spyware on a target’s phone. The company that allegedly developed the spyware was not previously know...
techcrunch.com
Trump Extends Waiver Allowing Foreign Ships to Move Goods Between U.S. Ports
A Portuguese tanker docked in Braintree, Mass., last month, after President Trump waived the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to transport goods between American ports.
nytimes.com
Prestianni handed six-match ban for 'discriminatory conduct' towards Vinicius Jr
Gianluca Prestianni has been given a six-match ban by UEFA for discriminatory conduct towards Vinicius Junior.
skysports.com
Scales and McCowan sign new Celtic contracts
Republic of Ireland centre-half Liam Scales and Scottish midfielder Luke McCowan sign contract extensions with Celtic.
bbc.com
Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga joins stacked StrictlyVC SF lineup for April 30 event
Surprise! StrictlyVC San Francisco, which will kick off this year’s events lineup for TechCrunch on April 30 at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center, is getting a new addition to its increasingly st...
techcrunch.com
Tim Cook is stepping down. What happens to Apple now?
Tim Cook plans to step down from his CEO role in September, handing the reins to hardware chief John Ternus. Ternus may be inheriting one of the most durable businesses in tech, but he’s...
techcrunch.com
‘Silent suffering’: Why children in Gaza are losing their ability to speak
Estimated 1 million children in Gaza need mental health support, as growing number lose ability to speak due to trauma.
aljazeera.com
Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
bbc.com
A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse
In less than two weeks, the PM faces a crucial set of elections in Scotland, Wales and for many English councils.
bbc.com
Backlash against ‘blatant’ Asian stereotype in The Devil Wears Prada 2
A social media clip released before the film hits cinemas, which introduces new character Jin Chao, has been greeted with furious reactions onlineA minor character in fashion-magazine comedy The De...
theguardian.com
Nothing introduces an AI-powered dictation tool
Nothing's new on-device dictation tool supports over 100 languages.
techcrunch.com
Intel shares surge on AI boom to surpass dotcom bubble high
CEO says US chipmaker has made ‘fundamental’ changes after year-long turnaround
ft.com
DeepSeek previews new AI model that ‘closes the gap’ with frontier models
DeepSeek says both models are more efficient and performant than DeepSeek V3.2 due to architectural improvements, and have almost "closed the gap" with current leading models, both open and closed,...
techcrunch.com
Bracewell used cocaine after day's County Championship play
Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has admitted using cocaine after the first day of Essex's final County Championship match last year.
bbc.com
The assisted dying bill has failed - but the debate isn't over
In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.
bbc.com
NASA Celebrates Decade of University Innovation in Aeronautics
For 10 years, a NASA initiative has helped the agency produce breakthrough aeronautical innovations while fostering the aviation workforce of tomorrow – and the University Leadership Initiativ...
nasa.gov
Negotiations that enable Israel’s land-grabs
Since Oslo, negotiations have coincided with illegal settlement expansion and the continued loss of Palestinian land.
aljazeera.com
Turkey to return to F1 calendar from 2027
Turkey will return to the Formula 1 calendar from 2027 on a new five-year deal.
skysports.com
Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Pakistan as talks with US set to resume
As Pakistan hosts US-Iran talks, twin-city residents face road closures, halted courts and growing economic strain.
aljazeera.com
Prestianni gets six-match ban for homophobic conduct
Gianluca Prestianni is given a six-game ban by Uefa for homophobic conduct during Benfica's Champions League knockout play-off matched with Real Madrid in February.
bbc.com
What’s been happening during the Lebanon ceasefire?
Trump has extended the Lebanon ceasefire by 3 weeks. But Israel has been accused of using the truce to further its war.
aljazeera.com
No, Minister: the week Keir Starmer had his own Sir Humphrey moment
Olly Robbins gave MPs a classic civil servant’s performance – and there are lessons from history about how ministers should respondThe Whitehall satire, Yes, Minister, was said to be Margaret Thatc...
theguardian.com
Please Please Me review – fascinating tale of Brian Epstein, the Beatles and that trip to Torremolinos
Kiln theatre, LondonTom Wright’s play explores how the Fab Four, and a rumoured affair with John Lennon, helped shape the manager’s tragically short lifeAt the age of 30, the Beatles’s legendary ma...
theguardian.com
Superb Murphy beats Xiao with a session to spare
Former winner Shaun Murphy produces a fine performance to thrash China's Xiao Guodong 13-3 and become the first player into the 2026 World Championship quarter-finals.
bbc.com
Syria arrests main suspect in civil war Tadamon massacre
Syrian authorities have arrested Amjad Yousef, the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Damascus.
aljazeera.com
Anohni review – masterful songbook reinventions are an out-of-body experience
Barbican, LondonAccompanied by a virtuosic band and powered by her operatic voice, Anohni is as good as Nina Simone at interpreting songs – and her own catalogue proves equally malleable yet strong...
theguardian.com
Greta Thunberg, Sally Rooney and Brian Eno defy Palestine Action ban in letter to judges
Exclusive: Scholars, writers and artists risk arrest with message of support for proscribed group before next week’s appeal hearingUK politics live – latest updatesSally Rooney, Greta Thunberg and...
theguardian.com
Matos explains Swansea's summer transfer plans
Head coach Vitor Matos says Swansea City must avoid another overhaul of their playing squad when the transfer window opens this summer.
bbc.com
Dyson PencilVac Review (2026): Limited but Handy
Dyson’s newest stick vacuum has a fresh, streamlined look and some limitations. But I still keep reaching for it.
wired.com
In another wild turn for AI chips, Meta signs deal for millions of Amazon AI CPUs
Meta has commandeered a big chunk of Amazon's homegrown CPUs (not GPUs) for AI agentic workloads, signaling that a new kind of chip race has begun.
techcrunch.com
Russian troops, warships in India soon? Why their new military pact matters
In a significant pact, India and Russia agree to the deployment of soldiers and warships on each other's soil during peace and wartime.
aljazeera.com
Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in Italian national park
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.
bbc.com
How frustration at Cop stalemates inspires first global talks on phasing out fossil fuels
‘Coalition of the willing’ gathers in Colombia to try to bypass petrostate blockages of Cop summits and chart fresh pathThe world’s first Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference, co-hosted...
theguardian.com
No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
bbc.com
Three debuts as Ulster make 15 changes for Munster
Injury-hit Ulster hand debuts to three academy players in Saturday's crucial United Rugby Championship trip to inter-provincial rivals Munster.
bbc.com
Patriots' Vrabel addresses media after photos with NFL reporter
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed media ahead of the NFL Draft on Thursday night to 'take accountability' after photos were released of him with NFL reporter Dianna Russini.
skysports.com
Ousting Starmer over Mandelson would be madness – yet it’s open season in Westminster | Simon Jenkins
Defenestration has become the modus operandi in politics, instead of MPs working through the real issues of the dayDoes the United Kingdom really need a new prime minister? In particular, does it n...
theguardian.com
McSweeney denies bullying civil servants into appointing Mandelson
Starmer’s former chief of staff says he does not recognise media’s portrayal of him before evidence hearing with MPs• UK politics live – latest updatesMorgan McSweeney has denied claims he bullied...
theguardian.com
US considers suspending Spain from NATO, reported internal email suggests
Pentagon email obtained by Reuters reveals US anger at Spain and the UK as Iran war tensions persist.
aljazeera.com
Marvel looks like it’s about to abolish the Multiverse saga. Isn’t that cheating?
If Avengers: Endgame is being recut to segue neatly into Doomsday, the saga wasn’t a spandex spider web of smartly linked super-stories after all. So why did we watch Loki and She-Hulk: Attorney at...
theguardian.com
Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
An imposter monkey, an underworld princess, art’s female trailblazers, and YA tales of fear, family and friendshipOur World: Nigeria by Bunmi Emenanjo and Diana Ejaita, Barefoot Books, £7.99Part of...
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Shreg the green ogre, a grey obsessive and Vermeer’s boiled egg – the week in art
Bruce Asbestos unleashes a mischievous monster, Alan Charlton shows off 50 years of monochrome mastery and Lady With a Guitar gets a fresh perspective – all in your weekly dispatchBruce Asbestos: B...
theguardian.com
Add to playlist: the disaster-baiting jazz-rock brinkmanship of Taupe and the week’s best new tracks
The trio combine sludgy rock, homemade electronics and squawking into a watertight groove that makes light work of their complex musicianshipFrom Glasgow, ScotlandRecommended if you like Horse Lord...
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Three disasters in three years: Brazil’s deadly floods show women are ‘the first to die’ when extreme weather hits
The climate crisis is accelerating the frequency of devastating events across the world, displacing millions and disproportionately affecting womenThe water mark on Naira Santa Rita’s wall told the...
theguardian.com
VMax New V4 Electric Scooter Review: Unleash the Beast
VMax's new electric scooter has a secret menu that lets you unlock the top speed and engage cruise control.
wired.com
Venice Biennale jury will not ‘award artists whose countries face war crimes charges’
Jury’s statement, apparently aimed at Russia and Israel, makes clear it is committed to defence of human rightsThe jury of the Venice Biennale has said it would not give awards to artists from coun...
theguardian.com
Explosions by Israeli forces in south Lebanon despite ceasefire
Smoke rise above Khiam in southern Lebanon after Israel carries out explosions despite the ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
Britain should seek to rejoin EU, says civil servant who led Brexit department
Philip Rycroft says promises on issues from economics to immigration have not lived up to expectationsBritain should start talking about rejoining the EU, according to a former senior civil servant...
theguardian.com
FREE STREAM: Surrey vs Essex in County Championship - Day 1
Surrey take on Essex in the County Championship - and you can watch every ball live and free on the Sky Sports Cricket YouTube channel via the stream below.
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Soundtrack of the sea: divers use underwater speakers to help dying coral reefs
Divers are installing waterproof speakers in the ocean to help pull a coral reef near Jamaica back from the brinkThe northern coast of Jamaica once served as the backdrop for scenes in the James Bo...
theguardian.com
Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
bbc.com
Election countdown in the birthplace of modern circus
All 44 seats are are up for grabs at Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.
bbc.com
Astronomers may have found a strange new kind of cosmic explosion
A mysterious cosmic explosion has astronomers buzzing, as a strange event may hint at an entirely new kind of stellar cataclysm. After detecting ripples in space-time, scientists spotted a fast-fad...
sciencedaily.com
From Vasco da Gama to Dortmund: The young English coach travelling the world
Alex Clapham was set for a job as an assistant manager at a Championship club when Borussia Dortmund came calling. He knew he had to drop everything. “The first call was to my missus to tell...
skysports.com
The Federal Agency Coming for Gender-Affirming Care
A series of new hires and investigations at the FTC appear to focus on penalizing gender-affirming care for minors—and those who speak in favor of it.
wired.com
Gen Z to the rescue! Zoomers are ditching doomscrolling and saving cinema
People born after 1997 are now the most frequent cinemagoers, defying fears that digital natives would lose interest in the big screenRumours about the imminent demise of moviegoing may have been o...
theguardian.com
‘Opening the hidden door within us’: how Exit 8 took a simple game to purgatory
Genki Kawamura’s eerie new film expands on a haunting video game that leaves players lost in endless subway tunnels. He explains how this makes viewers and players face their worst fearsGenki Kawam...
theguardian.com
Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested
Victims were bound and blindfolded before being shot and dumped in a pit.
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Wildfires in Florida after dry winter and spring lead to drought across US
One blaze broke out north-west of Fort Lauderdale in Florida, a state known for its wetlands and evergladesMuch of the US is battling a widespread drought after a very dry winter and start to sprin...
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Conservatives pledge to scrap 24-hour bus lanes
The party promises "bus lanes that make sense" as part of a plan for drivers ahead of local elections.
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The Men Behind Your Favorite AI Gay Thirst Traps
A viral red carpet moment shone light on a group of hunky Instagram influencers—and the followers who are too horny to care that they’re not real.
wired.com
Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades
Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city’s problems
nytimes.com
In pictures: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C
India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.
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US justice department blocking Met police investigation into Mandelson, reports say – UK politics live
The department of justice has refused to hand over key evidence from the Jeffrey Epstein files and could delay Scotland Yard’s criminal inquiry.Good morning. The UK criminal investigation into Pete...
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Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks
Conflict remains the leading driver of hunger, affecting nearly 150 million people facing acute food shortages.
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Joe Dunthorne: ‘Growing up in Swansea, I developed an allergy to Dylan Thomas’
The author on feeling Thomas Hardy’s pain, being duped by Donna Tartt and how reading his sister’s copy of Trainspotting made him want to writeMy earliest reading memory I only realised how w...
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5 Reasons to Think Twice Before Using ChatGPT—or Any Chatbot—for Financial Advice
As people increasingly rely on AI chatbots for guidance, even on financial matters, a healthy dose of skepticism is critical.
wired.com
'Oh my gosh!' | Golfer goes topless and it does NOT go well!
With the ball in shallow water, Michael Brennan went topless for a shot at Zurich Classic of New Orleans and it did not end well!
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South Korea police arrest man for posting AI photo of runaway wolf
The widely circulated image had prompted authorities to move their search operation.
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Millwall consider legal action over badge on KKK image
Millwall consider taking legal action after Westminster City Council used the club's badge on an illustration of a Ku Klux Klan member.
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Gold is unaffordable so South Asian brides turn to one gram substitutes
Families choose imitation jewellery and gold-plated ornaments as record prices push pure gold out of reach.
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Bernabeu transformed into tennis court - and Bellingham meets Nadal!
Watch how the iconic Santiago Bernabeu has been transformed into a clay court venue for the duration of the Madrid Open.
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US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national team that it cannot play.
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Carla dal Forno: Confession review – spartan, sunlit post-punk strikingly contrasts the desperation of desire
(Kallista)The Australian songwriter’s fourth album exists in the captivating chasm between the coolness of her music and the unrepentant obsession of the crush it exploresAcross what is now four al...
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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is extended by 3 weeks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah and Israel traded fire just hours after the ceasefire extension was announced, underscoring its fragility.
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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Lebanon Cease-Fire Is Extended by 3 Weeks
Stopping the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia in Lebanon, could be crucial to ending the war in Iran.
nytimes.com
The story Tehran wants you to read
A new narrative about Iran’s leadership mistakes continuity for change - and echoes the regime’s own preferred framing.
aljazeera.com
Korda makes impressive start at Chevron Championship
Highlights from the opening day of the Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas.
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US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors
More than 120 organisations issue a travel advisory for visitors to this summer's World Cup, warning of potential threats to their human rights.
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Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters
Japan is pushing the legal limit of 'defence' as it faces its 'most severe and complex security environment' since 1945.
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Walter Smith III: Twio Vol 2 review – classic jazz is vividly alive in the hands of this incisive saxophonist
(Blue Note)The redoubtable musician and guests including Branford Marsalis and Ron Carter make standard song-shapes sparkle with focus and rugged phrasingAs the passing of time undoes established n...
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‘An act of real faith’: Mass writer Fran Kranz on forgiveness in the wake of unspeakable violence
The parents of a school shooter meet those of a victim in the film Mass, which is now a play. It explores the bitter proposition – and extraordinary sacrifice – of restorative justiceThere is a doc...
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Timberwolves take 2-1 NBA playoff lead over Nuggets, Hawks down Knicks
Elsewhere, Toronto Raptors beat Cleveland Cavaliers, snapping a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavs.
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LA 2028 Olympic cricket stadium in IPL proposal
The Olympic cricket stadium for LA 2028 could host Indian Premier League teams as part of their global expansion plans, says Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive Venky Mysore.
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Saros review – you’ll strafe until your thumbs hurt in this primal alien shooter
PlayStation 5; Housemarque/SonyAs a fast-firing spaceman, one minute you’re invincible, the next you’re dead – with every battle like watching a firework show through a kaleidoscopeOn the planet Ca...
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Reform UK asks steel bosses to draft ‘alternative strategy’ for industry
Rival to government plans would scrap net zero policies, as party aims to woo sector after decades of job lossesReform UK has asked steel bosses to draw up an “alternative steel strategy” to rival...
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Rightwing populism is littered with broken promises. Its opponents need to make those failures count | Andy Beckett
As Trump lurches from tariffs to wars and Farage makes unrealistic pledges about immigration, their impunity needs to endRightwing populists always promise they will get things done when they get i...
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Week in wildlife: a tiny harvest mouse, bagel cats and a rhino out for a stroll
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Korda takes Chevron lead as England's Rhodes impresses
American Nelly Korda takes a two shot lead at the Chevron Championship after the first round, with England's Mimi Rhodes lying fours shots off the top on her tournament debut.
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Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English
William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.
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Trump’s May 1 deadline: Can he continue war on Iran after that?
Trump is obliged under War Powers Act to limit the war after 60 days with congressional approval.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 56 after Trump extended ceasefire?
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is extended by three weeks after White House talks with Israeli and Lebanese envoys.
aljazeera.com
Why Wrexham's global fanbase is about more than fame and glory
They have famous owners and have been successful on and off the pitch, but what else is attracting football fans worldwide to Wrexham?
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Smalley/Springer lead Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Highlights from the opening day of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana in Avondale.
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The Body Builders by Albertine Clarke review – a compelling debut of mental meltdown
A young woman’s dissociation from reality and her road to recovery are vividly rendered in this striking novel Meet Ada, the anguished young narrator of 26-year-old Albertine Clarke’s radically str...
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What is a ‘super El Niño’ and what might it mean for the global climate?
In this week’s newsletter: Experts are predicting a stronger version of the weather pattern this year, which could supercharge extreme events and see temperature rises breach 1.5C• Don’t get Down t...
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Lewis: 'Great' champion Usyk a worthy successor
Lennox Lewis sees Oleksandr Usyk as a worthy successor as a "great" heavyweight world champion.
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How Exeter recovered from record 79-17 defeat to be on brink of play-offs
How Exeter recovered from their record loss at Gloucester a year ago, as they prepare to return to Kingsholm.
bbc.com
How fake AI victims are being used to provide rationale for attacking Iran
In the battle of propaganda, fake videos and images of female victims of Iran's government are going viral.
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‘You have to reflect the language to capture people’s souls’: Martina Laird on calypso, patois and the RSC
The former Casualty actor wrote Driftwood – a family drama set against the backdrop of Trinidadian independence – as a private act after reconnecting with her roots. It was like solving a crossword...
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Gibbs-White's month to prove World Cup worth
Morgan Gibbs-White has hit form at the right time with Nottingham Forest - but did not make Thomas Tuchel's 35-man England squad last month. If he is to make it to the World Cup, time is tight.
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TV tonight: Graham Norton’s new reality show The Neighbourhood
Six households move to a new street where they battle it out. Plus: it’s time to crown the winner of I’m a Celebrity South Africa. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, ITV1It’s got a big-name host...
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China’s DeepSeek unveils latest model a year after upending global tech
Chinese start-up says DeepSeek-V4-Pro beats all rival open models for math and coding.
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‘It’s Andy or bust’: could Burnham’s return to parliament save Starmer?
Labour MPs are reportedly urging colleagues to demand Burnham’s return in order to position him as Starmer’s eventual successorIf Keir Starmer is looking for a saviour to keep him in No 10 after th...
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‘This election is all to play for’: Can the Scottish Labour leader defy political gravity in May?
Anas Sarwar speaks to the Guardian about why he thinks the polls are wrong and how he hopes to end the SNP’s near 20-year dominance at HolyroodAnas Sarwar says he is certain he can pull off one of...
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Two men made mistakes over Mandelson – only one has lost his job. That should haunt Starmer | Gaby Hinsliff
As the bodies pile up and he continues to blame everyone but himself, respect for the prime minister is draining steadily awayA good leader never asks their people to do something they wouldn’t...
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After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers
With an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702.
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Country diary: The quiet vitality of a well-managed churchyard | Phil Gates
Brancepeth, County Durham: It’s nearly 30 years since St Brandon’s was devastated by fire. Today, both inside and out, it is full of light and life“Please close the door. It conserves heat and keep...
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Stunning 132 million-year-old dinosaur tracks are rewriting history
A long-standing mystery in southern Africa’s fossil record is beginning to unravel. After massive lava flows 182 million years ago seemed to erase evidence of dinosaurs in the region, scientists ha...
sciencedaily.com
In Britain, 7 Unelected Lords Are Helping to Block an Assisted Dying Bill
Members of the House of Lords and House of Commons during the State Opening of Parliament, in the House of Lords, in London, in 2023.
nytimes.com
Morgan McSweeney held talks with Google DeepMind over AI project
Former Labour chief of staff pitched venture to tech group about the crossover between artificial intelligence and democratic politics
ft.com
Lawlor surprise over breakthrough season at Cardiff
Dylan Lawlor thought he would have to leave Cardiff City to breakthrough this season but has starred for club and country.
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Trump says he will ‘probably put a big tariff on the UK’ if it doesn’t drop digital services tax
US president accuses UK of thinking it can ‘make an easy buck’ from US tech companies, weeks after warning that UK–US trade deal can be changedDonald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on the U...
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The Rocky Horror Show review – campy musical returns to Broadway in need of an energy boost
Studio 54, New YorkThe 1973 cult favorite is back with a stacked cast, including Juliette Lewis, Luke Evans and Rachel Dratch, but only flashes of genuine funRichard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show...
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EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
The European Union on Thursday approved a $106-billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years, ending months of political deadlock.
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White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
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Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.
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Iran war live: Lebanon truce extended; Trump says time not on Tehran’s side
Death toll from Israel's ongoing genocidal war on Gaza has reached 72,568 with 172,338 injured: Gaza's Health Ministry.
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The Other China Flash Point
Like Taiwan, the South China Sea could spark a U.S.-China war.