Korda equals record but Chevron lead cut to five
Nelly Korda will take a five-shot lead into the final day of the first women's golf major of the year, the Chevron Championship.
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Anthropic created a test marketplace for agent-on-agent commerce
In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money.
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Key figure in Mandelson vetting scandal will not give evidence before MPs
Chief property and security officer Ian Collard set to submit written answers to foreign affairs committee questionsA key figure in the row over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to Wa...
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Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war
Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
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Crushed at the Polls, Hungary’s Former Ruling Party Licks Its Wounds
Hungary’s outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orban, in Budapest earlier this month.
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Eugene Braunwald, Whose Research Reshaped Cardiology, Dies at 96
His work changed how doctors understood heart attacks, heart failure and coronary artery disease, and helped lead to therapies that saved millions of lives.
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Day of drama! What now for relegation battle after late twists and turns?
It is as you were in the relegation battle as West Ham and Tottenham matched Nottingham Forest’s victory on Friday evening with all three relegation-threatened sides desperate to avoid joinin...
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Families of Iranian Children Killed in School Airstrike Pen Letter to Pope
A memorial in Tehran for the victims of an airstrike on an elementary school in Minab, Iran, on the first day of U.S. and Israeli bombing of the country.
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Maine’s governor vetoes data center moratorium
L.D. 307 would have imposed the country’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers — lasting, in this case, until November 1, 2027.
techcrunch.com
How serious is the rift in NATO?
Trump fury over Europeans' refusal to join Iran war.
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Korda remains five shots clear at Chevron Championship ahead of final round
Nelly Korda remains five shots clear at the Chevron Championship and in poll position ahead of the final round despite failing to reach the heights of her stunning opening two rounds.
skysports.com
‘The birds are a global citizen’: Indigenous groups in Australia and Alaska team up to track a feathered adventurer’s epic journey
A new knowledge-sharing project aims to ensure the survival of the migratory short-tailed shearwaterShort-tailed shearwaters used to blacken the skies on the south-west coast of Australia, so abund...
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Police arrest demonstrators at pro-Palestine rally in Berlin
Video footage shared on social media shows two women being arrested at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Berlin.
aljazeera.com
Aberdeen on brink of safety - what next for Robinson?
Aberdeen's win over Kilmarnock moved them to the brink of safety. After an upturn in resilience and results, what next for new boss Stephen Robinson?
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Protestor depicts Israeli minister Ben Gvir covered in blood in Stockholm
Activists organised a protest in solidarity with Palestine on Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Arsenal go top but suffer injuries in Newcastle win
Arsenal moved three points above Manchester City at the top of the Premier League with a nervy 1-0 win over Newcastle in which Kai Havertz and Eberechi Eze had to come off with injuries.
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'He continues to break records' | 15-year-old Sooryavanshi dazzles with ANOTHER IPL Century
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to break records after scoring another IPL century for the Rajasthan Royals.
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Lynn praises Wales' never say die spirit against world's best
Head coach Sean Lynn has praised Wales' never say die attitude, but admits there is still plenty to work on if they are to close the gap on the world's best teams.
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Man City survive Saints scare to reach fourth FA Cup final in a row
Manchester City were given an almighty FA Cup scare by Southampton but came from behind to win 2-1 and make the final for the fourth year in a row.
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'World class!' | Olise scores WONDER STRIKE in comeback win for Bayern!
Michael Olise netted a brilliant strike in Bayern Munich's 4-3 win over Mainz.
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Man City beat Southampton to reach FA Cup final
Manchester City score two goals in five minutes to secure a late comeback victory against Southampton and reach their fourth FA Cup final in a row.
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Sessegnon strike helps Fulham sink Villa
Ryan Sessegnon's first-half strike leads Fulham to a 1-0 victory against Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in the Premier League, to strengthen Marco Silva's side's push for European football next season.
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France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution
France justified abstaining on a UN resolution recognising the slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
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Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community
The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road.
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The US pulls out of peace talks with Iran
President Trump says he has cancelled the trip of his representatives to the Iran peace talks in Islamabad, shortly after Iran's Foreign Minister left Pakistan.
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'Unstoppable' Gonzalez strike completes Man City comeback
Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez produces a "magnificent strike" to put his side 2-1 ahead against Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final.
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O'Sullivan opens up four-frame lead vs Higgins after first session
Ronnie O'Sullivan carved out a 6-2 overnight lead against old foe John Higgins in the first session of their second-round showdown at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
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Final match for Liverpool? Salah applauds Anfield as he leaves the pitch with injury
Mohamed Salah pulled up feeling his left hamstring, casting doubt over whether he will feature in the remaining four matches for Liverpool.
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Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74
Dirk Kempthorne, a Republican, was elected mayor of Boise at age 34 and served seven years before serving one term in the U.S. Senate and then as governor until 2006.
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Mexico says US agents killed in crash weren't permitted to operate there
The two Americans who reportedly worked for the CIA died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a drug lab.
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Semyon Gluzman, 79, Dies; Doctor Dared to Criticize Soviet Psychiatry
He was imprisoned for calling attention to the practice of declaring dissidents mentally ill. He later led efforts to confront his field’s dark past.
nytimes.com
Sonia Pressman Fuentes, Early Women’s Rights Lawyer, Dies at 97
Sonia Pressman Fuentes at the Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2013. Ms. Fuentes’ family was Jewish, and fled to the United States on the Red Star Line in 1934.
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Joy and desire for change as Gaza’s Deir el-Balah holds elections
Deir el-Balah residents vote for first time since 2006 despite destruction, displacement and genocide.
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Segecic scores hat-trick in Pompey win
Adrian Segecic scored a maiden EFL hat-trick as Portsmouth beat Stoke 3-1 in the SkyBet Championship to record a first ever victory at the bet 365 Stadium.
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Badminton votes to change scoring system from 2027
The way matches are scored in badminton will change from next year following a vote by the sport's world governing body.
bbc.com
The climate tech IPO window could finally be cracking open
Nuclear startup X-energy went public, geothermal startup Fervo is about to. Could this be the moment that climate tech investors have been waiting for?
techcrunch.com
Trump cancels trip by US negotiators for peace talks with Iran
President said he was no longer sending Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan
ft.com
Red Roses stay perfect with 10-try demolition of Wales
Meg Jones and Marlie Packer both scored twice as world champions England ran in 10 tries in a 62-24 Women's Six Nations demolition of Wales.
skysports.com
Marathon is a 'second chance' - Warner-Judd
Four-time British champion Jess Warner-Judd tells BBC Sport that the London Marathon 2026 represents a "second chance" at running after she suffered a seizure during the 2024 European Championship,...
bbc.com
Why Cohere is merging with Aleph Alpha
Canadian AI startup Cohere is taking over Germany-based Aleph Alpha with support from Lidl’s owner, Schwarz Group. With the blessing of their governments, the companies intend to offer a sovereign...
techcrunch.com
England run riot against Wales to maintain 100% record
England run in 10 tries on their way to a dominant 62-24 win over Wales at Ashton Gate, to extend their lead at the top of the Women's Six Nations table to five points.
bbc.com
Indigenous Speakers Are Booed During Commemorations of Australia’s War Dead
The Anzac Day service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday.
nytimes.com
Havaila wins Gold Cup as champions crowned at Sandown
Havaila wins the Bet365 Gold Cup on the final day of the jump racing season at Sandown as Sean Bowen is crowned champion jockey and Dan Skelton champion trainer.
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Lionel Rosenblatt Dies at 82; Led Daring Rescue of Vietnamese Refugees
In an unsanctioned mission, the Foreign Service officer helped evacuate about 200 South Vietnamese citizens from Saigon days before the city fell in 1975.
nytimes.com
Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding thes...
techcrunch.com
Apple under Ternus: what comes next for the tech giant’s hardware strategy
John Ternus, Apple's incoming CEO, is a hardware guy, signaling Apple may be putting devices back at the center of its strategy.
techcrunch.com
Punjab pull off record T20 chase to defeat Delhi
Punjab Kings produce a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.
bbc.com
Ipswich's automatic promotion hopes frustrated by West Brom
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between West Brom and Ipswich Town.
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What counts as the woods? Judge axes Nova Scotia’s ban that defied ‘commonsense definitions’
The court sided with a Canadian hiker who deliberately challenged the order imposed to curb spread of wildfiresAs wildfires raged across Nova Scotia last summer, the Canadian province made a simple...
theguardian.com
Pope Leo reiterates opposition to death penalty on same day U.S. approves firing squads
Pope Leo reiterated the Catholic Church's teaching that the death penalty is "inadmissible," in a video message released hours after the Justice Department said it would allow firing squads for fed...
npr.org
Israeli attacks kill four in southern Lebanon
Raids on a truck and a motorcycle in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif kill four people, state media report.
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‘Scale and coordination of Mali attacks appear unprecedented’
Clashes between the Malian army and rebel groups are being reported in cities across the country.
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London Marathon 2026 - all you need to know
Everything you need to know about the 46th London Marathon, which is expected to have a record-breaking 59,000 finishers on Sunday.
bbc.com
Indonesian UN peacekeeper becomes sixth killed in Lebanon
An Indonesian soldier has become the sixth UN peacekeeper killed in recent hostilities in southern Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
Scientists just discovered Africa is closer to breaking apart than we thought
Beneath East Africa’s Turkana Rift, scientists have found the crust is thinning to a critical point, suggesting the continent is gradually breaking apart. This “necking” process marks an advanced s...
sciencedaily.com
Flights resume at Tehran airport as US-Iran ceasefire holds
International flights have resumed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, after weeks of disruption by the war
aljazeera.com
Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections
Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls.
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Tate at a turning point: new director must confront unwieldy ‘beast’ of an art institution
As Maria Balshaw steps down after nine years, her successor at the gallery needs to forge a fresh financial and cultural pathRoland Rudd, the chair of Tate, is in a bullish mood when we meet at his...
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Allen sees off Wilson to reach Crucible quarters
Former world number one Mark Allen defeats Kyren Wilson in a thrilling last-16 match to join the 2026 World Championship quarter-final line-up.
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Harvard scientists link gut bacteria to depression through hidden inflammation trigger
A gut bacterium may be quietly fueling depression through an unexpected chemical twist. Researchers found that when Morganella morganii interacts with a common pollutant, it produces a molecule tha...
sciencedaily.com
GB's Potter wins World Triathlon Series opener
Great Britain's Beth Potter wins the opening women's race of the 2026 World Triathlon Championship Series in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
bbc.com
Lebanese Ask, ‘What Cease-Fire?’ as Violence Simmers in the South
A mass funeral in Ramadiyeh, Lebanon, on Friday, mourning those killed in recent weeks in the war with Israel.
nytimes.com
California’s wildlife bridge became a target for the right. Now it’s eyeing the finish line
Unhindered by critics who called the $114m project ‘a bridge to nowhere’, a gigantic bridge allowing animals to cross a busy freeway is close to completionAtop a gigantic wildlife bridge in Califor...
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Unlucky chancellor? Iran shock hits Reeves just as UK seemed to turn corner
The economy and public finances were on the right path, bond yields were falling, interest rates likely to drop further … then came the US-Israeli attackDonald Trump’s war on Iran is “folly”; shado...
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Where is Marco Rubio?
Donald Trump’s secretary of state and national security adviser has taken a back seat during the Iran war crisis
ft.com
This exotic particle could finally explain why matter has mass
A major physics experiment has uncovered evidence for a strange new form of matter, where a fleeting particle gets trapped inside a nucleus. This exotic state may reveal how mass is generated, sugg...
sciencedaily.com
‘Saros’ Shows Off the PS5’s DualSense Tricks
The new game from the creators of Returnal goes all-in on the PlayStation’s haptics and 3D audio. Maybe it will catch on with other game developers.
wired.com
Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic’s Mythos
Plus: Spy firms tap into a global telecom weakness to track targets, 500,000 UK health records go up for sale on Alibaba, Apple patches a revealing notification bug, and more.
wired.com
Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine
The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.
bbc.com
Gravitational waves may have created dark matter in the early universe
In the chaotic first moments after the Big Bang, ripples in spacetime may have done more than just echo through the cosmos—they could have helped create dark matter itself. New research suggests th...
sciencedaily.com
Iran’s Infowar: Lego, AI and ever tightening control
The tools and techniques behind Iran’s push in the battle of narratives.
aljazeera.com
‘Nigel is mad to accept his money’: who is Christopher Harborne, the mystery billionaire bankrolling Reform?
A crypto tycoon is giving record-breaking amounts to Farage’s party. But little is known about his motivesShortly before Christmas 2022, Chakrit Sakunkrit, owner of the Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary...
theguardian.com
Young country diary: A close call with a black adder | Orla
Dartmoor: We went for a family walk on the moor, and I ended up seeing something really rare and specialIt was a bright spring morning, and I had gone up to Dartmoor with my mum, my brother and my...
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The Online Civil War About ‘Michael’ Is a Battle Over Truth
Fans want to reclaim the music and myth of Michael Jackson in the new biopic while critics call for accountability. Who’s right?
wired.com
Palestinians cast their ballots as Gaza holds first election in 21 years
Palestinians are voting in Gaza’s first municipal elections in 21 years. Around 70,000 people are registered to vote.
aljazeera.com
Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Atomic Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create
In February in preparation for a possible war with the United States, Iran moved missile launchers into positions within striking distance of Israeli and American military forces.
nytimes.com
Under Trump, Green Card Seekers Face New Scrutiny for Views on Israel
Supporters of Palestine demonstrating in New York last year. Under new guidance issued by the Trump administration, immigrants could be denied a green card for participating in pro-Palestinian prot...
nytimes.com
Europe Prepares for a Longer War in Ukraine, With No Strategy to End It
Ukrainian soldiers training this month in the Chernobyl exclusion zone.
nytimes.com
Criminalisation of climate protesters in UK is counterproductive, research finds
Study of 1,300 campaigners finds arrests, fines and jail terms increase determination of activists to take direct actionThe criminalisation of direct action climate protests in the UK is counterpro...
theguardian.com
Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago
Giant, fearsome octopuses may have once ruled the ancient seas, according to new research that flips the script on their evolutionary past. By uncovering exquisitely preserved fossil jaws hidden in...
sciencedaily.com
Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.
bbc.com
Polls open in Gaza area in first municipal election in 20 years
Gaza officials say Deir el-Balah vote is a 'pilot', while occupied West Bank also goes to first polls since 2023 war.
aljazeera.com
On Iran’s Border, Cooking Oil Trade Is a Snapshot of the Country’s Struggles
Iranians carrying cooking oil on Wednesday at the Kapikoy border crossing between Turkey and Iran.
nytimes.com
Fitzpatricks one shot off lead in PGA pairs event
English brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick move to one shot off the lead at the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orelans pairs event.
bbc.com
‘I saw the backlash coming’: civil rights activist Kimberlé Crenshaw on America and race
She coined the term ‘intersectionality’ and helped to develop critical race theory, now her life’s work is under attack by Washington’s war on ‘woke’. As her memoir is published, the legal scholar...
theguardian.com
Week in Politics:Congress and the Iran war; Trump's approval ratings
We look at what Congress might do as the 60-day window to vote on the war per the War Powers Act draws near, as well as what the latest polls say about President Trump's approval ratings.
npr.org
West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much
Frustration with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation fuel voter apathy in local West Bank elections.
aljazeera.com
Brazil and Chelsea star Estevao’s World Cup hopes in doubt after injury
The winger will miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in last week's 1-0 loss to Man United.
aljazeera.com
Iran War Live Updates: Witkoff and Kushner to Travel to Pakistan for Talks on Iran
nytimes.com
Itauma now looking to win world title 'as soon as possible'
Moses Itauma will look to win a world heavyweight title "as soon as possible," his trainer Ben Davison says.
skysports.com
How Guardiola found his best Man City XI
Manchester City are finishing the season strongly - having looked at one stage as if the Premier League title may elude them. Here's how Pep Guardiola went through many systems to find his best team.
bbc.com
Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says
US and Iran should immediately release crews of captured vessels, says International Chamber of Shipping director.
aljazeera.com
‘They deserve to lose’: Labour at risk of ‘red wall’ collapsing in May elections
Voters in Barnsley, Sunderland and Wakefield express frustration with party amid strong Reform UK challengeWhen millions of voters across Great Britain go to the polls on 7 May, the result will hav...
theguardian.com
When did northern soul get so southern?
Young people are high-kicking to vintage US soul tunes again, but this time London and Bristol are leading the charge. Is the scene losing its working-class heritage?Tom found northern soul by mist...
theguardian.com
This Is Not a Murder Mystery: cosy-crime meets art in an irresistibly surreal Belgian drama
Famous artists including Magritte are suspects in this glossy, grisly whodunnit – and it’s loads of funI don’t know about art, but I know what I like: cosy crime. I’m excited by Flemish series This...
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Could Spurs fans take solace from a season in the Championship?
Tottenham Hotspur fans will not want to contemplate relegation - but if the worst should happen, they may take solace from a season in the Championship.
bbc.com
Elections without sovereignty: What Palestine’s local vote really represent
The elections offer participation without power, revealing how occupation shapes and limits Palestinian political life.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: another pandemic strikes in a special Casualty series
The Holby team prepare for a hellish time as a mysterious illness breaks out. Plus: Nicola Coughlan hosts Saturday Night Live UK! Here’s what to watch this evening8.50pm, BBC One Continue reading...
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I witnessed the dying days of Boris Johnson’s premiership. Keir Starmer’s position is uncannily similar | Simon Hart
For all his sins, Johnson didn’t sacrifice others to save himself. That’s not leadership – and Starmer may learn that all too soonSimon Hart was government chief whip from 2022 to 2024Sitting at th...
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‘Cries of delight’ as Sumatran orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross road for first time
After a two-year wait, video of a young male crossing above a road gives hope that critically endangered species can survive habitat fragmentationThe critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has be...
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Half Man to Olivia Dean: the week in rave reviews
Richard Gadd presents a bruisingly intense dissection of masculinity, and the soul-pop chanteuse heads out on tour. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated revie...
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Walking the dog and braving the paps: the art of the doorstep photo, from Keane to Mandelson
Former US ambassador and Labour peer joins a long line of people who have gone out to meet awaiting paparazzi head-onFor a man at the centre of a storm that has rocked the political establishment,...
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Inside Chornobyl: 40 years after disaster, nuclear site still at risk in Russia’s war
In February 2025, a cheap Russian drone tore through Chornobyl’s confinement shelter. Workers warn the site of the world’s worst nuclear accident is not safe yetThe dosimeter clipped to your chest...
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The rising cost of fertilizer and fuel prices is pushing some farmers to the brink
In the Mississippi Delta, a crucial agricultural region, farmers say their patience is wearing thin. Reeling from the effects of tariffs, they must now also navigate rising fertilizer and fuel costs.
npr.org
Ramsey's marathon in memory of 'amazing' young boy
Aaron Ramsey has only just retired but is running the London Marathon in memory of his friend Ceri's "amazing" son Hugh, who died of a rare cancer aged six.
bbc.com
What’s at stake for Iran and the US in Islamabad?
Iran’s foreign minister is in Islamabad, with US envoys also on the way.
aljazeera.com
Japan’s New Care Workers: Bodybuilders, Wrestlers and M.M.A. Fighters
Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes. The results are reshaping elder care.
nytimes.com
What the AI ‘jobpocalypse’ narrative misses
Whether or not new technologies can perform a task is only a tiny part of the picture
ft.com
America’s energy supremacy is being forged in war
The US stands to benefit as war in Iran reshapes oil and gas flows, but Europe and Asia are wary of becoming too reliant on American supply
ft.com
Israel escalates attacks in Gaza, killing 12 people
Israeli forces have killed 12 Palestinians, including six police officers, in multiple attacks across Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Iran war: What’s happening on day 57 as US envoys head to Pakistan?
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan, as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad.
aljazeera.com
chkOpenAI’sSamAltmanapologises over failure to report Canadian mass shooter
Tech firm suspended mass shooter's ChatGPT account before attacks, but did not inform law enforcement.
aljazeera.com
Dozens of sloths died before opening of Sloth World attraction in Florida
Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.
bbc.com
The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
bbc.com
I moved 1,500 miles to be with my deported husband
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.
bbc.com
Giant prehistoric insects didn’t need high oxygen after all, study finds
Ancient Earth once buzzed with enormous dragonfly-like insects, and scientists long thought high oxygen levels made their size possible. A new study overturns that idea, revealing insect flight mus...
sciencedaily.com
New global panel aims to accelerate move away from fossil fuels
Scientists and economists will help countries develop plans to reduce dependence on oil, gas and coalA panel of global experts has been launched to provide scientific input for countries that want...
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Everything but the kitchen sink: how to choose more sustainable and durable cookware
What to donate, buy and borrow to free up space, use fewer resources and give your kitchenware a great shelf lifeChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to hel...
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Iran war live: Tehran’s FM in Islamabad; US says envoys to travel for talks
Israeli air strikes, tank shelling in Gaza killed at least 12 Palestinians, including six police officers.