A record-breaking semi-final - the antidote to modern football?
A scintillating semi-final first leg between Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich left many to wonder if this was the antidote to modern football.
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Zurbarán review – ecstatic visions, primitive surrealism … and the finest loincloths ever painted
National Gallery, London The 17th-century Spanish master painted with a supernatural intensity that will hit you just as hard as it did his original viewersThe word “visionary” is done to death but...
theguardian.com
Goldman stops bankers using Anthropic’s Claude in Hong Kong
Employees were unable to access company’s AI models as of a few weeks ago
ft.com
Israeli soldier shows Gaza’s Beit Hanoon completely flattened
A video filmed by an Israeli soldier shows widespread destruction in northern Gaza.
aljazeera.com
King Charles defends transatlantic relationship in speech to Congress
UK monarch’s visit to Washington comes at a fraught moment between the nations amid US-Israeli war against Iran
ft.com
Musk testifies at OpenAI trial it’s not OK to ‘loot a charity’
In his lawsuit, Musk said OpenAI cofounder and president betrayed him and public by turning into profit-seeking firm.
aljazeera.com
The British public have taken a dim view of the king’s visit.
King Charles III’s visit to Washington has been unpopular among the public in Britain, where some politicians even called for it to be canceled.
nytimes.com
Clarke earns late point for Ipswich to take automatic promotion race to final day
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Southampton and Ipswich Town.
skysports.com
Watch: Elderly woman rescued by robot from Ukraine's frontline
The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.
bbc.com
White House wants Department of Homeland Security reopen for World Cup
White House officials preparing for this summer's World Cup urge the Department of Homeland Security to reopen after an attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump.
bbc.com
The biggest military spenders
Global military spending is up again, according to SIPRI’s latest report showing the 11th consecutive year of growth.
aljazeera.com
Sabalenka knocked out in Madrid as Baptiste saves SIX match points
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock 2-6 6-2 7-6 (8-6) defeat to Hailey Baptiste to be knocked of the Madrid Open at the quarter-finals.
skysports.com
Reform challenges other parties to cost their policies in heated Welsh election debate
Parties clash in heated TV debate less than two weeks before voters decide the new Welsh Parliament.
bbc.com
Reform's Scottish leader says he owns six houses, six boats and five cars
Malcolm Offord was criticised as "entitled" during an STV leaders debate ahead of next week's election.
bbc.com
Ipswich comeback sends Southampton to play-offs as automatic race goes to final day
Jack Clarke struck a late equaliser for Ipswich to end Southampton's automatic-promotion dream in an enthralling 2-2 draw, which will take the race for the Premier League to the final day.
skysports.com
PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking Champions League semifinal first leg
Title holders Paris Saint-Germain squander a three-goal lead but hold on to beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in Paris.
aljazeera.com
Armed group announces siege on Mali capital
JNIM has announced the beginning of a “total siege” on Mali’s capital Bamako.
aljazeera.com
US prosecutors charge James Comey with threatening life of Donald Trump
Former FBI head indicted after a photograph he posted of shells on a beach was deemed to be ‘intent to do harm’
ft.com
The E.P.A.’s Lost Science
Bryan Hubbell, the former head of the air, climate and energy program at the Environmental Protection Agency’s research office. “The state of science is struggling,” he said.
nytimes.com
Dirty Gold
A Times investigation shows how the U.S. and Canadian mints ended up buying gold that came from a Colombian drug cartel.
nytimes.com
Beverley Martyn, spirited British folk singer, dies aged 79
Singer-songwriter was known for collaborations with former husband John Martyn as well as star-studded 1960s singles and 2014 comeback albumBritish folk singer Beverley Martyn, known for her collab...
theguardian.com
Northern Ireland makes arrest linked to suspected New IRA car bombing
The nationalist group has been escalating threats, nearly 30 years after a peace deal largely ended sectarian violence.
aljazeera.com
Donald W. Riegle, Representative Who Switched Parties, Dies at 88
Former Senator Donald W. Riegle during a news conference in his native Flint, Mich., in March 2016. Mr. Riegle endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, right, who was running for the Democratic...
nytimes.com
NASA Connects Little Red Dots with Chandra, Webb
A newly discovered object may be a key to unlocking the true nature of a mysterious class of sources that astronomers have found in the early universe in recent years. A “X-ray dot” found by NASA’s...
nasa.gov
'You don't see this often!' - Zhao pots three reds at once
China's Zhao Xintong pulls off a shot emmulating the late John Virgo, potting three reds at the same time in his quarter-final match-up against Shaun Murphy at the World Snooker Championship.
bbc.com
Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports
“Iran’s shadow banking system serves as a critical financial lifeline for its armed forces, enabling activities that disrupt global trade and fuel violence across the Middle East,” Treasury Secreta...
nytimes.com
Trump scolds Germany’s Merz for criticism of Iran war
US president says German chancellor 'doesn't know what he's talking about', defends war on Iran as necessary.
aljazeera.com
Amid Iran War and Tensions with Neighbors, U.A.E. Goes Its Own Way
Smoke billowing from an oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, in March.
nytimes.com
Amazon is already offering new OpenAI products on AWS
A day after OpenAI got Microsoft to agree to end exclusive rights, AWS announced a slate of OpenAI model offerings, including a new agent service.
techcrunch.com
Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
bbc.com
There’s No Place Like NASA’s New X-59 Hangar Home
There’s no sign reading “home sweet home” in the hangar where the X‑59 now sits, but the sentiment is unmistakable among those tending to the quiet supersonic aircraft. Located at NASA’s Armstrong...
nasa.gov
After 60 days of war in Iran, does US Congress want a say?
Under law, Trump needs Congressional approval to continue war, experts say, but Congress may avoid the issue altogether.
aljazeera.com
Nijman wins fifth ranking title of 2026 as Greaves loses in last 16
Wessel Nijman maintained his astonishing start to 2026 by securing his fourth Players Championship - and fifth ranking title - of the year at the latest tournament in Milton Keynes.
skysports.com
'I don't see any issue' - Rose to debut new McLaren clubs in Miami
Justin Rose does not believe a change of clubs will affect his game as he prepares to debut his new McLaren Golf clubs at the Cadillac Championship in Miami this week.
skysports.com
Can the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty prevent a disaster?
The United Nations chief warns of the waning influence of the global agreement.
aljazeera.com
Mexico Says 4 Foreigners Were at Cartel Raid Where Two C.I.A. Officers Died
A suspected methamphetamine lab in a remote part of the state of Chihuahua, Mexico.
nytimes.com
Families forced into displacement by famine in Sudan
Families in Sudan face hunger and displacement during war with millions dependent on limited and inconsistent aid.
aljazeera.com
Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup
Players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations should be sent off, says Gianni Infantino.
bbc.com
Trump approval dips to record low amid Iran war, inflation woes: Poll
Only 22 percent of US voters back the president's performance on the cost of living, Reuters/Ipsos survey suggests.
aljazeera.com
Starmer buys some time – but he could be running out of political capital
With a possible election ‘shellacking’ coming up, the PM is not out of danger despite his MPs backing over MandelsonKeir Starmer deployed the entire Labour machine – cabinet ministers, whips, even...
theguardian.com
Amazon launches an AI-powered audio Q&A experience on product pages
Amazon's new "Join the chat" feature lets you ask questions about products and receive AI-powered audio responses.
techcrunch.com
Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup
First sighting of Goita since rebel attacks comes as Russia seeks to dampen speculation over ally's military government.
aljazeera.com
Offbeat Obituaries Celebrate Loss With Levity (and Brutal Honesty)
Irreverent tributes filled with unvarnished truths and funny anecdotes, which run counter to more somber traditional obituaries, have gained attention for “how alive they feel,” a researcher said.
nytimes.com
OpenAI expands Amazon deal after Microsoft loosens exclusivity terms
AWS customers will have direct access to AI lab’s most advanced models
ft.com
‘It’s Undignified’: Hundreds of Workers Training Meta’s AI Could Be Laid Off
More than 700 people working for a Meta contractor in Ireland are at risk of losing their jobs, documents show.
wired.com
Match Group invests $100 million in Sniffies, a cruising app for gay men
The app is Match Group's newest attempt to get mobile users excited about online romance again.
techcrunch.com
Google expands Pentagon’s access to its AI after Anthropic’s refusal
After Anthropic refused to allow the DoD to use its AI for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, Google has signed a new contract with the department.
techcrunch.com
The Guardian view on Starmer and Mandelson: questions that won’t go away | Editorial
The prime minister’s account is not false, but it seems partial. The omissions raise serious questions about his judgment and parliamentary accountabilityWhether a prime minister misled parliament...
theguardian.com
Find out how your MP voted on Mandelson vetting inquiry
Check whether your MP voted for or against a parliamentary investigation into whether the PM misled the Commons.
bbc.com
No 10 dismisses Reeves’s reported plan for freeze on private rents
Downing Street says focus to remains on cutting bills, backing renters and lowering energy pricesDowning Street has dismissed a freeze on private sector rents even as Rachel Reeves left the door op...
theguardian.com
From exile to judge: Symbolism in Syria’s trial of Assad, former officials
Formerly sentenced to death, Judge al-Aryan now oversees trial, but transitional justice still far from complete.
aljazeera.com
Why Sharing a Screenshot Can Get You Jailed in the UAE
The war in Iran has drawn attention to arrests in the United Arab Emirates over online content, but the legal framework behind that enforcement has existed for years.
wired.com
OpenAI’s Altman ‘stole a charity’, Musk claims as trial begins
Opening arguments kick off legal battle over whether the $850bn start-up sold out its non-profit mission
ft.com
Starmer sees off Tory calls for inquiry into Mandelson role after No 10 flexes muscle
Vote goes PM’s way but he faces anger from his own MPs who accuse him of creating perception of ‘cover-up’UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer saw off an opposition bid to refer him to a s...
theguardian.com
Over 46°C heatwave grips northwestern, central India
An unusual April heatwave is scorching large parts of India, with temperatures exceeding 46°C in some areas.
aljazeera.com
'A superstar in the making' - teen's journey from dog-sitting to World Cup
Who is England newcomer Tilly Corteen-Coleman, and what does she offer Charlotte Edwards as the team's third left-arm spinner?
bbc.com
UK must seize initiative on AI or be left at its mercy, Liz Kendall says
Technology secretary speaks amid concerns country is struggling to make its own way in AIBritain must seize the initiative on artificial intelligence or be left at the “mercy and whim” of a future...
theguardian.com
Brown and Jones to make world title defences on June 13 MVP bill
Tiara Brown and Oshae Jones will put their world championships on the line against Hannah Rapp and Elia Carranza on June 13 at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.
skysports.com
Path cleared for Everest climbers after huge ice block
Experts warn there are still risks of further ice collapses, and there are fears climbers will again have to queue to reach the summit.
bbc.com
MPs hear how question of pressure is at heart of Mandelson scandal
Key testimony over whether decision to grant security clearance despite vetting advice was influenced by No 10UK politics live – latest updatesThe latest two witnesses to testify to parliament over...
theguardian.com
FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered Disney's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump.
npr.org
Palestine Action ban created ‘culture of fear’, UK appeal court hears
Home secretary is challenging high court decision that PA’s proscription interfered with freedom of speechThe ban on Palestine Action has created a “culture of fear” among those campaigning for Pal...
theguardian.com
Sri Lanka Arrests 22 Monks After 240 Pounds of Cannabis Found in Luggage
Monks arriving at a court after their arrest, in Negombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Indian billionaire's son offers to save Escobar's hippos
Anant Ambani - son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani - says he can take care of the animals roaming free since the drug lord's death.
bbc.com
What next for Mali's junta after shock of rebel offensive?
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
bbc.com
‘Relentless’ focus on literacy undermines reading for pleasure, says report
New HarperCollins study finds that daily reading for pleasure among five- to 17-year-olds fell from 39% in 2012 to 25% in 2025The “relentless” focus on measuring literacy progress in schools has “p...
theguardian.com
UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on Iran
The United Arab Emirates has announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+.
aljazeera.com
NASA Fires Up Powerful Lithium-Fed Thruster for Trips to Mars
A technology that could propel crewed missions to Mars and robotic spacecraft throughout the solar system was recently put to the test at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. On...
nasa.gov
US Supreme Court appears split over controversial use of ‘geofence’ search warrants
The U.S. top court is expected to rule on whether to allow police to identify criminal suspects by dragnet searching the databases of tech giants.
techcrunch.com
Australia forces Big Tech firms to pay for news or face a 2.25% tax
Australia is giving Big Tech a simple choice. Pay journalists. Or pay the government.
techcrunch.com
NASA Laser Terminal Enhances Views During Artemis II Mission
Millions of people watched the historic launch of Artemis II and were captivated by the mission’s 10-day journey around the Moon as NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch,...
nasa.gov
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran
High-level GCC summit in Jeddah embodies 'unified Gulf stance' towards the war, Qatar's emir says.
aljazeera.com
Man Pleads Guilty to Planning Attack at Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
Police officers outside the court in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, where the trial was taking place on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
People aged 18-29: tell us about your cinema going habits
We would like to hear from younger people about how often they go to the cinemaPeople born after 1997 are now the most frequent cinemagoers, According to a US-based survey by Fandango, with 87% say...
theguardian.com
First Fully Loaded L.N.G. Tanker Since War Began Appears to Have Crossed the Strait
Before the war, about 20 percent of the world’s liquefied natural gas originated in the Middle East, virtually all of it headed to Asia.
nytimes.com
UK’s new ambassador to US said Starmer had been ‘on the ropes’ over Mandelson scandal
Mandelson’s replacement made comments in February, with diplomat also saying Israel has special relationship with USThe UK’s new ambassador to the US has described Keir Starmer as having been “on t...
theguardian.com
Ex-actor Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault
The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.
bbc.com
FIFA cut World Cup ref following arrest for alleged sexual assault in UK
FIFA 'aware of serious allegation' following UK arrest of match official who will now not be listed for World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Morgan McSweeney does no lasting damage to Starmer in grilling by Emily Thornberry | John Crace
PM’s former chief of staff looked far from happy when forced into the open to face Commons committeeHe walks! He talks! He breathes! For most people, Morgan McSweeney is a quasi-mythical creature....
theguardian.com
Starmer seems to think he can do no wrong – two weeks of Mandy-mania hearings point to the opposite conclusion | Marina Hyde
Bereft of any big ideas, or indeed policies, the PM is in his happy place: a never-ending parliamentary procedural processHave his enemies done it? Have the rebels managed to find a thermal exhaust...
theguardian.com
PR executive tried to ‘get rid’ of documents despite legal warning
Audio recordings reveal Tom Harper told contractor to destroy material about an investigation into journalists
ft.com
Hey-nonny-bo! The woman reclaiming maypole dancing with dancehall and drum’n’bass
UK artist Linett Kamala was astonished to see a maypole in a Jamaican hamlet – a colonial relic, but one bringing joy. So she reinvented the tradition by ditching English folk tunes and adding bass...
theguardian.com
Is Egypt threatening Israel through its military exercises on the border?
Residents along Israel's border with Egypt have expressed alarm at Egypt's plans for live-fire drills in Sinai.
aljazeera.com
Science in Space
Astronauts Chris Williams of NASA and Sophie Adenot of the European Space Agency work together in the Kibo laboratory module’s Life Science Glovebox, processing genetic-material samples for the DNA...
nasa.gov
Apple introduces a cheaper option for App Store subscriptions
Apple is adding a new subscription option that lets app developers offer lower monthly pricing in exchange for a 12-month commitment.
techcrunch.com
Third Ukrainian strike hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations
Residents near a burning refinery in Tuapse are told to leave, as efforts continue to contain an oil spill caused by earlier strikes.
bbc.com
The cost of 76 years of US wars, from Korea to Iran
Al Jazeera breaks down the human and financial cost of decades of US-led wars and its latest war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Nick Pope, U.F.O. Sleuth Who Chased the Truth, Dies at 60
Often likened to Agent Mulder from “The X-Files,” he worked for Britain’s defense ministry and became a leading commentator on extraterrestrial matters.
nytimes.com
Ed Davey sceptical about timing of bin strike news
The Liberal Democrats leader appears on BBC local radio ahead of the elections on 7 May.
bbc.com
AIG Women's Open prize pot increased to $10m
The R&A will increase the official prize fund for the 2026 AIG Women's Open for the sixth consecutive year, with the world's best players set to battle it out at Royal Lytham & St Annes in July for...
skysports.com
Snapchat brings AI-powered conversational advertising to its app
Users will be able to chat with a brand's AI agent to do things like ask questions and get recommendations.
techcrunch.com
YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers
YouTube is rolling out the new AI search feature to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on an opt-in basis.
techcrunch.com
Who is Ali al-Zaidi, the businessman named as Iraq’s PM-designate?
Political outsider Ali al-Zaidi is tapped as Iraq's new PM to break a months-long political deadlock.
aljazeera.com
How Massie’s Kentucky primary may test Trump’s hold on the Republican Party
Massie emerged as one of Trump's most prominent Republican critics. Can his re-election bid survive the president's ire?
aljazeera.com
Unprofitable Women's Open announces record $10m prize fund
"Profitability is not a principle target" for the Women's Open says R&A chief executive Mark Darbon who is more focused on growing the audience.
bbc.com
What did Morgan McSweeney and Philip Barton tell MPs about Mandelson’s vetting?
Key takeaways from appearance at select committee of PM’s former chief of staff and former Foreign Office chiefUK politics live – latest updatesMorgan McSweeney, the prime minister’s former chief o...
theguardian.com
Downing Street rules out temporary rent freeze
Chancellor Rachel Reeves stirred speculation by promising to ‘use every lever’ to help renters hit by Iran war fallout
ft.com
‘Geordie optimism is this rigorous spirit of hard graft’: Newcastle jazz band Knats break out of the north-south divide
While their London peers thrived, Knats faced dwindling funding. But after a Proms appearance and as they release a new album produced by Black Midi’s Geordie Greep, their confidence is high“It’s k...
theguardian.com
Sinner beats Norrie to equal historic winning run
World number one Jannik Sinner's brilliant form continues as he reaches the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open with a straight-set win over Britain's Cameron Norrie.
bbc.com
'It should be banned!' - Why O'Sullivan's chalk is 'hated' by snooker players
Neil Robertson called for the World Snooker Tour (WST) to ban a contentious type of chalk used by Ronnie O'Sullivan, claiming the abrasive compound is "hated" by most professional players because i...
skysports.com
BCI startup Neurable looks to license its ‘mind-reading’ tech for consumer wearables
The startup specializes in "non-invasive" "mind-reading" tech—a kind of neural data collection that, its CEO hopes, will have all sorts of consumer applications.
techcrunch.com
Zhao lets early lead slip as Murphy fights back
Reigning world champion Zhao Xintong lets a 3-0 lead slip as Shaun Murphy fights back to claim a 5-3 lead in the opening session of their World Championship quarter-final.
bbc.com
Red Hat’s OpenClaw maintainer just made enterprise Claw deployments a lot safer
Tank OS puts OpenClaw AI agents into a container that let's it run reliably and more safely, especially for those running fleets of them.
techcrunch.com
Get Ready for More Brain-Scanning Consumer Gadgets
Neurable, which makes noninvasive brain-computer interfaces, is licensing its technology and promises a “flood” of new third-party hardware this year and next.
wired.com
The Race Is on to Keep AI Agents From Running Wild With Your Credit Cards
AI agents may soon be buying your stuff for you. The FIDO Alliance has teamed up with Google and Mastercard to try to ensure that shopping in the near future isn't a complete disaster.
wired.com
Will Mexico City's airport be ready for the World Cup?
The BBC takes a closer look at major renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
bbc.com
‘War crime’: Afghan-Pakistan truce under strain after university strike
Civilian casualties in Kunar spur tensions as Pakistan denies role, casting shadow over ceasefire and peace talks.
aljazeera.com
Antiquities dealer who exposed thefts at British Museum dies aged 61
Ittai Gradel died of renal cancer days after museum awarded him medal for ‘very significant contribution’The academic turned antiquities dealer who exposed the theft of hundreds of artefacts from t...
theguardian.com
Michael smashes UK records for biggest biopic opening
Michael Jackson biopic debuted with £11.6m at the UK box office – almost double achieved by next-best Bohemian RhapsodyMichael, Antoine Fuqua’s authorised biopic of Michael Jackson’s life until 198...
theguardian.com
Sectarianism? Family voting? No, what British Muslims are doing with their votes is called democracy | Taj Ali
I’ve been speaking to Muslims across the country, many of whom are deserting Labour. They are as angry about potholes, traffic and litter as anyone elseTaj Ali’s Guardian documentary, The Muslim Vo...
theguardian.com
Sinner brushes Norrie aside at Madrid Open
World No 1 Jannik Sinner recorded a routine 6-2 7-5 victory over British No 1 Cam Norrie to reach the Mutua Madrid Open quarter-finals.
skysports.com
Otter’s new feature lets users search across their enterprise tools
Otter is also releasing a new Windows app that can capture meeting notes without joining one
techcrunch.com
Birmingham bins announcement is 'cynical' says Green Party leader
Zack Polanski speaks to BBC Radio WM ahead of the local elections on 7 May.
bbc.com
InkPoster Tela 28.5 Review: A Luxe Home Digital Frame
It’s the world’s best E Ink picture frame, but you’ll need Monet money to make the most of it.
wired.com
Amnesty calls for US strike on Yemen to be investigated as war crime
The attack last year on a migrant detention facility killed at least 68 detainees.
aljazeera.com
How the US-Israeli war is collapsing the sanctions regime on Iran
Circumvention mechanisms already exist and the conflict is encouraging more entities to work with them.
aljazeera.com
When will Strait of Hormuz be ‘safe’ for commercial shipping again?
Even if the strait reopens, shipping insurance could cost 20 times more than before the war, analysts say.
aljazeera.com
Get used to the long Iran war
Tehran has a strong incentive to keep the conflict going
ft.com
Perrin out, uncapped 18yo included in England Women's T20 World Cup squad
Davina Perrin has been left out of the England squad announced for the Women's T20 World Cup squad, but uncapped teenager Tilly Corteen-Coleman is included..
skysports.com
Norris and Russo amongst stars to announce England T20 World Cup squad!
The England Women's T20 World Cup squad has been announced.
skysports.com
Algeria’s Luca Zidane doubtful for World Cup after chin and jaw fracture
Algera's first-choice goalkeeper collided with a player during a Spanish league match, breaking his jaw and chin.
aljazeera.com
Is capitalism fuelling today’s wars? Varsha Gandikota & Jason Hickel
Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla asks political economist Jason Hickel if Global South states can take back their sovereignty.
aljazeera.com
Born during Israel’s genocide: Gaza’s child survivors bear the scars of war
Gaza’s youngest survivors face lifelong disabilities from toxic gas and burns as the healthcare system collapses.
aljazeera.com
Salon review – like getting to know fascinating guests at a fabulous party
Lismore Castle Arts, County Waterford, IrelandThere are paintings of beatniks, jazz players, an African emperor and much else besides – and all of them come with a chair. So pull one up and treat y...
theguardian.com
BBC reports from scene of fatal Indonesia train crash
At least 15 people have died after a train crashed into the female-only carriage of a commuter train in Bekasi.
bbc.com
Paris and Lyon prepare as Nice mayor opposes 2030 Olympics ice hockey venue
French organisers consider Lyon or Paris for ice hockey due to political impasse in Nice over its stadium plan.
aljazeera.com
BBC and Sky personalties announce England women's T20 World Cup squad
Presenters and personalties from the BBC and Sky reveal the 15 players included in England's squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup this summer.
bbc.com
George Clooney condemns Washington shooting and calls on citizens to ‘truly make America great again’
Star tells awards ceremony: ‘I disagree with everything that this administration stands for, but there’s no place for the kind of violence we saw two nights ago’In the wake of the shooting at the W...
theguardian.com
'I jumped around the house', Sebastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record
Emily and Simion Saw share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.
bbc.com
Corteen-Coleman, 18, in England T20 World Cup squad
Uncapped left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, 18, is included in England's squad for the Women's T20 World Cup starting in June.
bbc.com
Shares in buy-to-let mortgage lenders fall after report Reeves plans rent freeze
FTSE 250 firms Paragon and OSB Group, owner of Kent Reliance and Precise Mortgages, slide on London Stock ExchangeRachel Reeves considering rent freeze to limit Iran war falloutBusiness live – late...
theguardian.com
Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers
These robots may in future help clean cabins and operate ground support equipment.
bbc.com
NASA Curiosity rover finds mysterious life linked molecules on mars
Curiosity has detected a surprising variety of organic molecules on Mars, including compounds tied to the chemistry of life. Some of these molecules may be billions of years old, preserved in ancie...
sciencedaily.com
The Hottest Anti-AI Gadget Is a Cyberdeck
On TikTok, young women are going viral for crafting whimsical homemade computers inside purses.
wired.com
Ex-FCDO chief tells MPs he had concerns over Mandelson’s Epstein links
Philip Barton says there was pressure over pace of vetting from No 10, which he says was ‘uninterested’ in processUK politics live – latest updatesThe former Foreign Office chief has said he was co...
theguardian.com
‘The folk scene is very middle class. The divide is huge’: Jim Ghedi, the Sheffield singer bringing his doomy music to the movies
Plucked from relative obscurity to score Hugh Jackman film The Death of Robin Hood, the skilled singer-songwriter explains how he conquered his impostor syndromeLast year, Jim Ghedi was having a ch...
theguardian.com
Key points as MPs question former Foreign Office boss on Mandelson vetting row
Former top Foreign Office civil servant Sir Philip Barton and ex-No 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney are answering MPs' questions.
bbc.com
Scientists catch antimatter “atom” acting like a wave for the first time
Quantum physics once shocked scientists by revealing that particles can behave like waves—and now, that strange behavior has been pushed even further. For the first time, researchers have observed...
sciencedaily.com
Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threat at World Cup
Congressmen call for immediate interagency action to secure airspace over the 11 US World Cup 2026 host cities.
aljazeera.com
Kashmir seminary declared unlawful under anti-terror law, sparks outcry
Kashmiri political and religious leaders denounced the move as part of a broader pattern of New Delhi’s overreach.
aljazeera.com
Ineos hope for AI inspiration with Netcompany deal
Ineos Grenadiers agree a lucrative new deal with data business Netcompany, with AI the focus for a return to success.
bbc.com
Iraq appoints new prime minister-designate
Iraq appoints new prime minister-designate
aljazeera.com
Acer Swift 16 AI (2026) Review: Where Do Your Hands Go?
Sporting the largest touchpad I’ve ever seen, this ambitious laptop is better in theory than in practice.
wired.com
‘Street culture is about revolution’: Brazilian ‘hip-hop’ painter Paulo Nimer Pjota
The artist started with graffiti at 13 in São Paulo. Now, he samples motifs from mythology and his vast, fantastical paintings have taken over the walls of the South London GalleryPaulo Nimer Pjota...
theguardian.com
Croatia’s Modric undergoes facial surgery but aims to be fit for World Cup
Luka Modric suffered a facial fracture in AC Milan's game against Juventus and underwent surgery the following day.
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All New York boroughs to host free World Cup fan events, Mamdani says
Amid exorbitant fares and match tickets, fan events in New York will be free during the World Cup.
aljazeera.com
How Iran has changed, and how it hasn’t, in two months of war
Common Iranians face job losses and shortages. But key institutions remain in place, with hardliners stronger now.
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Before World Cup, FIFA slammed for politicising sport with Trump prize
Football officials and players question FIFA’s decision to award its inaugural Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump.
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Internet Restrictions Spur Russians to Openly Question Putin’s Moves
On a subway in Moscow. As Russians criticize the internet restrictions, the discontent has helped send the approval rating of President Vladimir V. Putin to its lowest level since before the war wi...
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A new haven for wildlife: London’s Queen Elizabeth II garden opens to the public – in pictures
A new two-acre garden in memory of Queen Elizabeth II has opened to the public, providing a refuge for the city’s flora and fauna in Regent’s Park. From a wildflower meadow to swift boxes in a wate...
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‘This is so taboo’: Kimberley Nixon on the hell of perinatal OCD – and how she survived it
After the birth of her son during lockdown, the Welsh actor was flooded by disturbing thoughts she couldn’t shake, a plunge into darkness and isolation. She discusses how it changed her and what he...
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What happened when Rebel Wilson gave evidence in court?
The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements.
bbc.com
FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup by Human Rights Watch
ICE has represented the US immigration crackdown and deportation drive, but HRW want a truce for duration of World Cup.
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LIV could reschedule June's New Orleans event
LIV Golf could postpone its event in New Orleans in June amid continued questions over its future.
bbc.com
The Bloomberg Terminal Is Getting an AI Makeover, Like It or Not
WIRED spoke with Bloomberg's chief technology officer about the big, chatbot-style changes coming to the iconic platform for traders.
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Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful
Despite setbacks, Hezbollah emerges as a key player, tied to Lebanon’s stability and US-Iran negotiations.
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World’s biggest battery maker CATL to raise $5bn
Chinese group rides surge in foreign investor interest in renewable energy stocks since outbreak of war in Iran
ft.com
Your dreams aren’t random. Here’s what’s really happening
Dreams are more structured than they seem, shaped by both personal traits and real-world experiences. Researchers found that the brain doesn’t just replay daily life—it reshapes it into imaginative...
sciencedaily.com
Starmer faces jeopardy over Mandelson affair as witnesses give evidence
Vote on whether prime minister misled parliament will follow testimony
ft.com
Having Spent Life Seeking by Kae Tempest review – painfully earnest tale of trauma and transition
An ex-offender searches for meaning and beauty in the second novel from the spoken-word performerKae Tempest’s new novel is dedicated to “you”, the reader. It also comes with a plea: “Be gentle tho...
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What is the latest Palestine Action court case – and what is at stake?
Government appeal against high court ruling could have implications for right to protest and lead to other groups being proscribedThe home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, will have her appeal against t...
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I’ve Seen All I Need to See review – murky indie thriller follows woman home after her sister is murdered
An actor returns after the death of a family member, but there’s not much more of depth in this noirish tale with a painfully pretentious voiceoverPeel back the layers and sadly there is nothing mu...
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Adidas’ Lightest Shoes Ever Were Behind the First Sub-2-Hour Marathon
Weighing 97 grams with a stiff carbon-fiber plate in the sole, Adidas’ new shoes helped Sabastian Sawe beat the two-hour mark in the London Marathon, a time barrier once considered insurmountable.
wired.com
LIV Golf set to postpone New Orleans event
LIV Golf may postpone its Louisiana event scheduled for June due to concerns the FIFA World Cup could impact attendance and viewership.
skysports.com
Keir Starmer to face vote on Mandelson vetting scandal as key figures give evidence to MPs - UK politics live
Morgan McSweeney among those giving evidence to foreign affairs committee ahead of Commons vote Good morning. The former US president Lyndon Johnson is credited with saying the most important skill...
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Athletics great Allyson Felix aiming to compete at 2028 Los Angeles Games
Felix, the most decorated woman in Olympic athletics history with 11 medals, plans a comeback at age 40 at the Olympics.
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UK to appeal High Court ruling that granted Palestine Action a victory
The Home Office is challenging judges who ruled the proscription of the group as a terrorist organisation as unlawful
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Austrian goes on trial accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
Prosecutors say the man, 21-year-old Beran A, received training from members of jihadist group Islamic State on how to handle explosives.
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Broken cheekbone but Croatia back Modric recovery for World Cup
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says he believes Luka Modric will be fit to lead his side at this summer's World Cup after the AC Milan midfielder had surgery on a broken cheekbone.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 60 as diplomacy gathers pace?
Trump team reviews Iran peace plan to reopen Hormuz with nuclear talks potentially delayed to a later stage.
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‘An uprising against loneliness’: why have football ultras become a cultural obsession?
A new documentary travels around the world to identify the roots of ultra-mania – the fan movement that’s part progressive and sometimes criminal‘Ultras” – hardcore football fans renowned for their...
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It’s time MPs levelled with us: Britain is already at war, and we’ll need to do two things to survive it | Gaby Hinsliff
Cyber-attacks, disinformation and blockading of supplies. This is what living in a war zone can look like nowWe are at war. Four words that sound ludicrously melodramatic on a sunny spring day, whe...
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Logging, murder and money: can Mexico’s ancient forests be saved from the cartels?
In the Sierra Tarahumara, gangs ‘disappear’ those who resist their lucrative illegal tree-felling operationsDecades ago, the children of Rochéachi village in the Sierra Tarahumara – pine-covered mo...
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Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts
Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran's nuclear program as the two main points of co...
npr.org
All you need to know about the Irish Cup final
BBC Sport NI looks at all you need to know ahead of Saturday's Irish Cup final between Coleraine and holders Dungannon Swifts at Windsor Park.
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BP profits hit highest since 2023 on back of Iran war
UK oil major’s quarterly profit beats analysts’ expectations
ft.com
New Zealand spy plane reports possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea
New Zealand's Defence Force says a North Korean ship was observed engaging in a possible transfer of illicit goods at sea.
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Tailgating to be allowed at Boston World Cup matches as FIFA changes stance
Boston World Cup host committee says fans will be allowed to tailgate for all seven matches at the Gillette Stadium.
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This Dark Night by Deborah Lutz review – an illuminating window on Emily Brontë’s world
Vivid, tactile details make Lutz’s biography a beautifully textured and convincing readBoth Emily Brontë and her only novel Wuthering Heights have been called “deranged”, “crazed” or (esp...
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The Return of Arinzo review – families who hate each other clash in noirish Nollywood thriller
Nigerian actor and director Iyabo Ojo’s entertaining but imperfect tale about warring clans unfolds across Nigeria, Ghana and TanzaniaThis Nigerian thriller unfolds mostly in the bustling city of L...
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Inside Trump press dinner shooting suspect's court appearance
BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
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Rebel Wilson tells defamation trial she was not behind websites that attacked producer
Hollywood actor says she would not have been horrified by sites because Amanda Ghost was allegedly bullying her at timeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news em...
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Drizzle on top: a new high-end dog food brand is coming for the 1%
Golden Child is launching with two "five-star" products: a fresh frozen meal system and, more intriguingly, a "drizzle." It has also raised $37 million in funding.
techcrunch.com
Welsh Labour faces ‘existential’ change as party braces for May election defeat
‘Critical debate’ about party’s identity and direction looms if it loses control of Senedd next month after 27 years in powerWelsh Labour is the democratic world’s most successful election-winning...
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Best Buy Discount Codes: Up to 60% Off
Find the latest Best Buy promo codes and offers, including 10% back in rewards for new cardmembers and free 2-day shipping with My Best Buy Plus, here at WIRED.
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Stuck in limbo: millions of professionals risk losing legal status under Trump pause
Their experiences — of sudden financial insecurity, months of unemployment, and crippling anxiety — come as the administration seeks to restrict legal migration and boost mass deportation.
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Country diary: Urban peregrines are not fussy eaters | Nic Wilson
Stevenage, Hertfordshire: Thanks to Andy, who scrabbles around on the pavement, we know that pigeons are just for startersAndy and I meet by the trolleys in Asda car park. As we head towards Vista...
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How South Korea Uses A.I. to Check on Its Elderly
In the world’s fastest aging society, artificial intelligence is being used to make care calls to older adults who live alone and to fight dementia.
nytimes.com
In Iran, Cheetah Sightings Offer Rare Spots of Hope Amid War
A female Asiatic cheetah named Dalbar in the Pardisan Park in Tehran in 2017. The species is under constant threat of hunters, speeding cars and wild dogs.
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‘The doorbell went at 5am. Six masked men were outside’: Belarus Free Theatre bring totalitarian terror to the Venice Biennale
They’ve been imprisoned, tortured and spied upon. Now dissidents from Europe’s last dictatorship are bringing the sights, sounds, smells and even tastes of brutal repression to the world’s biggest...
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Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules buffer should be ‘significantly larger’, say peers
Lord committee says chancellor and recent predecessors have allowed themselves too little room for manoeuvreBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves should aim to run a “significantly larger” bu...
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The real lesson of Reform’s war on the history curriculum
Proposals for a new patriotic syllabus reveal the ambiguous appeal of rightwing populism
ft.com
Coffee, fuel and houses: why Trump has an inflation problem
The US president’s war in Iran has worsened America’s affordability crisis
ft.com
Adnoc to invest ‘tens of billions’ in push to build a US gas business
Abu Dhabi state energy group accelerates effort to diversify as Iran war rattles Middle Eastern energy industry
ft.com
Heathrow’s third runway at risk if Reeves is removed after May elections
UK chancellor has been driving force behind latest attempt to expand London hub airport
ft.com
The great American data centre divide
Many rural communities are viscerally opposed to AI infrastructure, putting them at odds with the White House
ft.com
Mexico’s Jalisco drug cartel commander ‘El Jardinero’ found hiding in ditch
Mexican Navy says special forces apprehended Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader 'without a single shot being fired'.
aljazeera.com
Suspect in press gala shooting charged with attempting to kill Trump
Cole Tomas Allen was officially charged with trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
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This massive 3D map of 47 million galaxies could unlock dark energy
A massive cosmic milestone has just been reached: scientists have completed the largest high-resolution 3D map of the universe ever created. Built using data from over 47 million galaxies and quasa...
sciencedaily.com
India’s Snabbit closes $56M round as investor interest in on-demand home services heats up
Snabbit now processes over 40,000 daily jobs and has cut costs sharply as it expands across cities and services.
techcrunch.com
Italy extradites alleged Chinese cyber-espionage suspect to US
US prosecutors say 34-year-old Xu Zewei hacked into universities to steal vaccine research during COVID-19 pandemic.
aljazeera.com
14 killed in South Sudan plane crash near capital Juba
A passenger plane crashed southwest of South Sudan’s capital Juba, killing all 14 people on board.
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Five killed in train crash near Indonesia’s Jakarta; rescue efforts ongoing
Head of Indonesia's national rescue agency says efforts continue to remove people trapped in wreckage after crash.
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Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
bbc.com
Iran war live: Trump reviews peace plan; UN calls for Hormuz to reopen
UN chief says US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz risks triggering a global food emergency.
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Let Iran Defeat Itself
America should end the war but keep up the pressure.