Roger Sweet, Creator of the He-Man Action Figure, Dies at 91
The musclebound character he developed as a toy designer for Mattel gave rise to the Masters of the Universe franchise and helped define the machismo of the 1980s.
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Big Tech’s earnings get ever bigger, and ever less useful
Meta, Alphabet and peers are growing smartly, but their value hinges on hard-to-answer questions about AI supremacy
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Lester Wright, the Fastest Known Centenarian, Dies at 103
In 2022, at 100, he set what was believed to be a world record in the 100-meter dash at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, beating 86- and 92-year-old competitors.
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Google Cloud surpasses $20B but says growth was capacity-constrained
Google Cloud topped $20B in quarterly revenue for the first time, fueled by surging demand for AI. But capacity constraints mean it could have grown even faster.
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Man Utd consider Leao move - Thursday's gossip
Manchester United considering move for Rafael Leao, Newcastle eye new goalkeeper as part of summer rebuild and Arsenal still keen on Julian Alvarez.
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Israel has begun intercepting Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla aid boats
Organisers of a Gaza-bound aid mission say their vessels are being intercepted by Israeli military speedboats.
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I Am Artemis: Ryan Schulte
Listen to this audio excerpt from Ryan Schulte, Orion flywheel project manager: As the four Artemis II astronauts traveled on a 694,481-mile journey around the Mo...
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Trump’s $1mn gold card visa fails to excite the world’s wealthy
US government filing shows only 338 people have submitted formal requests for the fast-track residency scheme
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New Florida map boosts Republican seats amid national redistricting fight
Florida has become latest state to redraw map, as national electoral landscape transforms before midterm elections.
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Fusion power startup Zap Energy pulls a partial pivot, adding nuclear fission to the mix
Surprise! Fusion startup Zap Energy says it will be developing fission reactors alongside its fusion devices.
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Why is the UAE quitting OPEC – and what’s the impact?
The decision by the United Arab Emirates comes during the worst global energy crisis of modern times.
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4873-4878: Welcome to the Atacama Drill Target
Written by Sharon Wilson Purdy, Planetary Geologist at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Earth planning date: Friday, April 24, 2026 There was excitement in the air as the Curiosity Sci...
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Taylor Swift Wants to Trademark Her Likeness. These TikTok Deepfake Ads Show Why
Researchers show scammers are using AI-manipulated footage of celebrity interviews to trick users into sharing their personal data.
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What’s behind Israel’s plan to move the Bnei Menashe?
The new wave of the Bnei Menashe community from Northeast India have arrived in Israel under a 2026 government plan.
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US-Indian Space Mission Maps Extreme Subsidence in Mexico City
One of the most powerful radar systems ever launched into space has mapped the ground moving beneath one of fastest subsiding capitals in the world: Mexico City. The findings show how quickly and r...
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Google told staff it is ‘proud’ of Pentagon AI contract after internal backlash
The tech giant signed an artificial intelligence deal with the defence department on Monday
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Mali’s Tuareg rebels say Russian fighters must withdraw from country
As military government battles to reassert control, spokesperson for Tuareg rebels says it will fall 'sooner or later'.
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Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victims
There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.
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Howson to be first black FA Cup final official
Akil Howson is set to become the first black official at an FA Cup final in the competition's 154-year history.
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Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's last rate decision as Fed chair
Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence
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Ex-FBI chief Comey appears in court over alleged Trump threat
Comey turned himself in on two charges, threatening the US president's life and transmitting threats across state lines.
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Hungary's next PM says frozen EU funds will be paid out soon
Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.
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US lawmakers question Pete Hegseth over budget for war on Iran
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress on the Pentagon’s budget for the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Pentagon chief Hegseth first public hearing on Iran war: Key takeaways
Pete Hegseth testifies alongside General Dan Caine, responds to questions on war Pentagon says has cost $25bn.
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Indonesian soldiers on trial after acid attack on activist
Four Indonesian soldiers are on trial for an acid attack on a prominent activist in Jakarta.
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U.S. Indictment Accuses Mexican Governor of Conspiring With Sinaloa Cartel
Prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa state, of a yearslong scheme to protect the powerful Sinaloa drug cartel in exchange for bribes and votes.
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CCTV footage shows moment Israeli strike targets Palestinians
Surveillance cameras captured the moment an Israeli strike hit a group of Palestinians in Gaza City on Friday.
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Britain’s King Charles visits 9/11 Memorial in New York
Britain’s King Charles III visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York City a day after his address to the US Congress.
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Sinner holds off 'incredible' teenager Jodar to reach Madrid Open semi-finals
World No 1 Jannik Sinner held off 19-year-old wild card Rafael Jodar to win 6-2 7-6 (7-0) in the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, becoming the sixth player to reach the semi-f...
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Big Tech’s AI bet faces test in first-quarter earnings
Investors to scrutinise AI spending plans from companies that represent almost one-fifth of the S&P 500’s market cap
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Gaelic Warrior claims Punchestown Gold Cup
Gaelic Warrior races clear to claim the Punchestown Gold Cup.
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Gaelic Warrior seals Gold Cup double at Punchestown
Gaelic Warrior confirmed his status as this season's elite staying chaser as he added the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup to his Cheltenham title with another brilliant performance.
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Draper pulls out of French Open due to knee injury
Britain's Jack Draper has announced he has had to pull out of the upcoming French Open due to a knee tendon injury, making him a doubt for Wimbledon also.
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PSG's Hakimi out of Bayern return leg with injury
Paris St‑Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi has been ruled out for the "next few weeks" after suffering an injury during their dramatic win against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
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Parallel Web Systems hits $2B valuation five months after its last big raise
The AI agent-tool startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has raised $100 million, led by Sequoia, months after raising a previous $100 million.
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Senior UK ministers deride Rachel Reeves’s reported plan of year-long rent freeze
Housing secretary and housing minister latest to criticise idea, which has also been ruled out by No 10Senior ministers have poured scorn on the idea of freezing private sector rents for a year, le...
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US Fed holds rates steady in Powell’s final meeting as Fed Chair
The central keeps interest rates steady at 3.5 - 3.75 percent amid inflation concerns and global economic strain.
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Bath could call on teenager Mears for semi-final
Injury-hit Bath could give 18-year-old prospect Isaac Mears his first-team debut in Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final away to Bordeaux-Begles.
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The Guardian view on assisted dying reform: now try a citizens’ assembly | Editorial
Parliament’s failure to change the law on a difficult issue should be the spur to democratic innovationThe prorogation of parliament on Wednesday signals the end of the road for the terminally...
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Rachel Reeves’s plan to mandate how pension funds invest was always a mistake | Nils Pratley
You can understand the motivation – more UK investment by UK funds means faster UK growth – but fiduciary duty trumps allA simple principle lies at the heart of pension investment: the pension mana...
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UAE quits OPEC: What that means for the Gulf, energy markets and beyond
UAE exits OPEC, signaling its intent to pursue independent economic policies and reshape Gulf oil politics.
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Trump’s Iran war has cost $25bn, Pentagon official says
Use of costly missiles and air defence interceptors raises alarm about US readiness for other conflicts
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US top court voids Louisiana voting map amid national redistricting fight
Ruling seen as major blow to US Voting Rights Act, with critics saying it could dilute minority voting power.
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Reeves defends record as chancellor as cabinet reshuffle rumours grow
Labour MPs speculate that Keir Starmer will revamp his top team after next week’s elections
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Peter Raven, 89, Dies; Botanist Warned of the Perils of Climate Change
Dr. Peter Raven in 1990 with a display of butterfly specimens at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, where he was the director. An ardent conservationist, he once said, “As we destroy the e...
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Draper out of French Open with knee injury
Britain's Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season - including next month's French Open - with a knee tendon injury.
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Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.
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Leasehold ban in England and Wales unlikely before next general election, minister says
Matthew Pennycook says ending system must be done slowly to avoid hitting housing supply and legal pitfallsA ban on new leasehold properties in England and Wales is unlikely to come into force unti...
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Sanctioned Chinese AI Firm SenseTime Releases Image Model Built for Speed
With US restrictions limiting its access to advanced tech, SenseTime is doubling down on open source with a new model optimized to run on Chinese-made chips.
wired.com
How King Charles’s speech was written – and how to read it
King’s carefully crafted address to US Congress was the result of close liaison with aides, No 10 and Foreign OfficeDonald Trump called it “fantastic”, Democrats cheered references to Magna Carta,...
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A 48-team World Cup is Panini sticker collectors’ biggest challenge yet
The decades-old football book craze will comprise 980 unique stickers, including 68 'special' ones in a 112-page album.
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WXV Global Series will be like 'mini-World Cup'
The Irish Rugby Football Union's head of women's strategy Lynne Cantwell says the upcoming WXV Global Series is like having "a mini-World Cup every year, but on home soil".
bbc.com
Fed expected to keep interest rates on hold as energy crisis deepens
End of an era looms for Jay Powell as Kevin Warsh closes in on taking over as chair of world’s most important central bank
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Man carries deceased sister into Indian bank amid paperwork difficulty
A man in India was recorded carrying the remains of his deceased sister into a bank after he couldn't access her account
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Google Photos uses AI to make the iconic closet from ‘Clueless’ a reality
Google recreates Cher's closet from "Clueless" with AI.
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What does Chornobyl look like 40 years later?
An inside look at Chornobyl, 40 years later – where radiation, abandoned cities, and war now collide.
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Hungary’s new PM races to unlock EU’s frozen funds
Hungary's incoming PM Peter Magyar has travelled to Brussels, hoping to unfreeze billions of euros.
aljazeera.com
FOIP at 10: Bridging the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East
Adapting to a changing world, Japan advances cooperation on security, supply chains, and sustainable development.
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Oil nears highest point in Iran war as Hormuz stand-off persists
Brent crude rises for eighth consecutive day
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Given bonus PMQs tilt at Keir, Kemi fails to land a blow | John Crace
PM was supposed to be preparing his election excuses but took no damage from mediocre end-of-session clashToday was never meant to have been this way. The plan had been to prorogue on Tuesday night...
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New images show suspect taking selfies before Washington press dinner shooting
Prosecutors argue Cole Tomas Allen should remain in custody until trial on a charge of attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
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Farage’s attempt to get ahead of £5m gift story only raises more questions
Reform leader went public after approach from Guardian, but does his claim stack up that money was for his security?Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024Nigel Farage...
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 review – a sequel? For spring? Groundbreaking
The fashion and magazine industries have had a makeover but this glossy knock-off reunites the old team – and recycles the old plot – with styleTwenty years have gone by; the fashion and publishing...
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Motorola's New Razr Folding Phones Command a Higher Price and Few Upgrades
Say hello (Moto) to price hikes on all three of Motorola's latest Razr flip phones.
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McIlroy skips Cadillac Championship at Trump's golf course
What is the Cadillac Championship? Why is McIlroy skipping the event? Who could impress at Trump Doral? We get you up to speed on the PGA Tour's newest signature event, live on Sky Sports.
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Senate panel advances Kevin Warsh’s nomination for US Fed chair
Senate panel approves Trump’s nominee Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as US Fed chair on party-line vote.
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Rachel Zegler’s award-winning Evita to hit Broadway in 2027
After an acclaimed, Olivier-winning run on the West End, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical revival will transfer to New YorkAfter months of speculation, the award-winning Evita revival wil...
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Billam-Smith to face Rozicki in Zuffa's first UK show
Former world cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith will headline Zuffa Boxing's first show in the UK against Canadian Ryan Rozicki.
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Oxford’s new £185m humanities hub is polished, refined … and funded by a Trump ally
Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman’s portrait hangs discretely in a building that promises cultural clout and architectural poise – yet can seem rather bland and bloodless When the wealthy Paduan banke...
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North in 10 matches: The rugby life of a Welsh powerhouse
As Wales legend George North heads towards retirement, here are 10 matches that chart the back's rise, his peak, and everything in between.
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Iran’s currency falls to new low as US blockade, sanctions impact trade
The war has affected trade with some of Iran's largest partners, including China and the UAE.
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A Gently Glowing Galaxy
A luminous swirl set against the deep black of space, the barred spiral galaxy IC 486 glows with a soft, ethereal light in this NASA Hubble Space Telescope image from April 13, 2026. IC 4...
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US Supreme Court hears Haiti, Syria TPS case with wide-ranging implications
Court to rule whether Trump may terminate status allowing people to remain in US in case that could affect 1.3 million.
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Uber is in the hotel business now, thanks in part to AI
Uber announced several new features on Wednesday during its annual event, which push far beyond the company's original ride-hailing purpose and deeper into its users' lives.
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NASA, Boeing Advance Truss-Braced Wing Research in Test
NASA and Boeing have completed wind tunnel testing to study an innovative advanced aircraft design intended to improve aerodynamic efficiency. A truss-braced wing configuration, involving a long, t...
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Howson to be first black FA Cup final official
Akil Howson will become the first black official to feature in an FA Cup final when Chelsea take on Manchester City next month.
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Florida lawmakers pass a voting map that could help Republicans flip four House seats
The map drawn by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis boosts President Trump's effort to reshape voting before the midterm elections. The GOP likely holds a slight edge over Democrats in redistricting now.
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Poached: could a video of tree-climbing egg thieves help save Australia’s vulnerable honeyeaters?
Researchers found the loss of just a few eggs to opportunistic predators could greatly increase the songbird’s risk of extinction within 20 yearsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Mort...
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How Trump Weaponized the DOJ Division That Kept Elections Fair
The Trump administration has effectively forced out more than two dozen experienced lawyers from the DOJ's Voting Section, the part of the agency responsible for upholding the Voting Rights Act.
wired.com
Oil price jumps to $117 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.
bbc.com
Warsh can bring a much-needed trade-off on rates to the Fed
The designate chair has signalled a willingness to take the central bank’s balance sheet into account when setting monetary policy
ft.com
US Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral maps
The decision will make it more difficult to successfully challenge legislative maps for diluting the voting power of racial minorities.
bbc.com
Chelsea's Mudryk takes drugs ban fight to Cas
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk takes his fight against a Football Association drugs ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Watch: There's a ceasefire in Lebanon - but the fighting hasn't stopped
Israel and Hezbollah are still fighting in Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire that began 12 days ago.
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McInnes, McGlynn & Naysmith vie for manager award - but Askou misses out
Falkirk's John McGlynn is in the running for a third successive PFA Scotland manager of the year award, facing competition from Derek McInnes of Hearts and Stenhousemuir boss Gary Naysmith.
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Young Palestinian artists from Gaza exhibit work shaped by war
In Gaza’s Bureij refugee camp, 64 young Palestinian artists have been showcasing works shaped by years of war.
aljazeera.com
NASA Demonstrates New Prescribed Burn Capability for Spaceport
Anyone who has seen a launch at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida knows the agency’s pursuit of the stars involves some smoke and fire. Sometimes, however, the smoke doesn’t come from the rock...
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Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh secures Senate committee approval
Banking panel votes in favour of Donald Trump’s candidate to lead US central bank
ft.com
‘We were stubborn teenagers. We didn’t want to be famous’: the inside story of Arctic Monkeys’ frenzied early years
In this extract from a new book on Sheffield’s musical history, Monkeys drummer Matt Helders and the cream of the city’s indie scene look back on the febrile mid-00s – from brilliant tunes to ‘brai...
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Apple loses bid to pause App Store fee changes as case heads to Supreme Court
Apple lost its bid to pause court-ordered App Store payment changes, keeping external purchase links in place as its case with Epic heads toward the Supreme Court.
techcrunch.com
CEQ Permitting Innovators Program Call for Solutions
NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI) assists in the use of crowdsourcing across the federal government. CoECI’s NASA Tournament Lab offers the contract capability to run...
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What makes good ‘game feel’? These three titles have pinned it down perfectly
Pragmata, Saros and Vampire Crawler bring together aesthetics, responsiveness and creative opportunities in joyous ways that can’t be defined, only experiencedGame feel is one of the most elusive c...
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Welcome to Miami! How the 'impossible' race is ready for F1's return
Four weeks after staging the finals of the Miami Open tennis tournament, and seven weeks before hosting the first of seven matches during football's World Cup, Miami's Hard Rock Stadium is this wee...
skysports.com
Earth AI is vertically integrating the search for critical minerals
When Earth AI started hitting months-long delays in its search for critical minerals, it decided to take matters into its own hands.
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Giving and misgivings: opera managers must choose their poison
Opera needs big money: opera chiefs need big donors. New York’s Metropolitan Opera has just lost a $200m investment, but should it have accepted it in the first place?Opera’s stories of power aren’...
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Seven lawsuits filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims
The lawsuits, filed in California, accuse OpenAI and Sam Altman of negligence and abetting a mass shooting by failing to flag the suspect's ChatGPT activity.
bbc.com
Israeli strike kills five family members in Lebanon
Israeli strike kills five family members in Lebanon
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Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
bbc.com
PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election win
The prime minister and Conservative leader argue over welfare and defence spending ahead of May elections.
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World Boxing allows Russian, Belarusian boxers to compete as neutrals
Athletes from both countries will compete without national flags, anthems, logos or uniforms in World Boxing events.
aljazeera.com
BMW i Ventures has a new $300M fund and AI is riding shotgun
BMW i Ventures is interested in startups working on agentic AI and physical AI, as well as industrial software, advanced materials, and manufacturing and supply chain technologies.
techcrunch.com
Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine
Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.
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Trump’s Clash With Merz Shows It’s Hard to Stay Friends With the President
Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Monday. He told a group of German students that the Iranian government had “humiliated” America with its slow-walk approach to negotiating an end to the war.
nytimes.com
What does the Zoological Society of London do? After 200 years, the answer is still ‘everything’ | Martin Rowson
The ZSL has given us the word ‘zoo’, inspired artists and birthed a quarter of all Sumatran tigers. It has fascinated me since childhood – and the world since 1826In the spring of 1826, two extraor...
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Meet Shapes, the app bringing humans and AI into the same group chats
Think Discord chats, but with AI characters in addition to humans.
techcrunch.com
Nigel Farage claims Reform UK 'forced' bin strike news
The Reform UK leader appears on BBC local radio ahead of the elections on 7 May.
bbc.com
Allen beats Hawkins to reach Worlds last four
Mark Allen's bid to become the oldest first-time world champion in the modern era gathers momentum as he reaches the semi-finals with a 13-12 victory over Barry Hawkins.
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Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED's team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
wired.com
How Trump's EPA head has transformed the agency — and sided with polluters
New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert says EPA chief Lee Zeldin has rescinded regulations, cut or eliminated departments and terminated the jobs of many scientists. Trump calls Zeldin "our secret wea...
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UK braces for further leaks after more private health records appear on Chinese website
Patrick Vallance says government working with Chinese officials to remove postings from Alibaba after Biobank data breach last weekThere have been further listings of confidential health records of...
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AstraZeneca makes surprise U-turn with £300m pharma investment in UK
Drugmaker had stalled large-scale projects in England but has now pledged investment at two sites, announced by Keir StarmerBritain’s biggest drugmaker AstraZeneca has said it will invest £300m in...
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Qatar to host FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2026 in November–December
The tournament will be held from November 19 to December 13 in the FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation.
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Will Rose's McLaren club gamble pay off?
Justin Rose will use his new McLaren Golf clubs in competition for the first time this week. What are the risks of his partnership with the Formula 1 team?
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Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA
The suit seeks to uncover several "co-conspirators" who may have been involved in the star's death.
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Best Walking Pads for Working From Home (2026)
Our remote team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.
wired.com
Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say
They are among five people officials say were killed in successive attacks on Tuesday.
bbc.com
Crypto billionaire gave Farage £5mn before general election
Reform UK leader had said he would not stand as an MP but changed his mind after donation
ft.com
'You don't see that often!' - Zhao Xintong produces 'amazing' hat-trick shot
Zhao Xintong produced an incredible 'hat-trick shot' to pot three balls at once during his thrilling quarter-final tie against Shaun Murphy on Tuesday at the World Snooker Championship.
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Anne Hathaway says she didn’t get any size-zero models fired from The Devil Wears Prada 2
The actor responds to claims she pushed for ultra-thin models to be dropped from the sequel, saying ‘nobody lost their jobs’ and the move instead created more rolesAnne Hathaway has refuted suggest...
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Smart Cat Collars: Which Is Best for Health and GPS Tracking?
I pitted Tractive and Fi Mini smart cat collars against each other to crown the best for activity, sleep, and GPS tracking.
wired.com
EFL final day live on Sky: What's still to play for?
Ipswich, Millwall and Middlesbrough can still reach the Premier League, while Wrexham, Hull and Derby have hopes of getting into the Championship play-offs.
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Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows
Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.
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Iranian officials absent from pre-World Cup football events in Canada
It is unclear whether football officials from Iran were issued Canadian visas to attend AFC and FIFA congresses.
aljazeera.com
'8647' got James Comey indicted. What exactly does it mean?
A grand jury charged Comey with threatening Trump's life through his since-deleted 2025 post of seashells forming "8647." Trump is the 47th president, and the term "86" has a few possible meanings.
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Irish government announces further fuel supports after protests
The Irish government has announced further fuel supports for a number of sectors after nationwide protests in recent weeks.
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Timmy the whale rescue attempt begins off coast of Germany – in pictures
A rescue operation is underway to transport a young male humpback to deeper waters in the North Sea after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea off Lübeck a month ago. The whale’s ordeal has gripped...
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Five charts that show the rise of global militarisation
As countries spend more on their militaries, what does that mean for spending on healthcare and education?
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‘Are you ready to go down the rabbit hole?’: inside a Moby Dick production like nothing you’ve seen before
Avant-garde theater legend Robert Wilson’s final work was a bold reimagining of Melville’s classic. His collaborators explain bringing it to the Brooklyn stageNot far into Herman Melville’s 1851 ep...
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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 Shoe Review: World Record Breaker
I ran in Sabastian Sawe’s world-record-breaking running shoe. It’s fast, but only if you can maintain your locked-in form for 26 miles.
wired.com
‘A false narrative around a paedophile’: Michael Jackson biopic criticised by Leaving Neverland director
Dan Reed says the film recasts abuse allegations as lies and sidesteps Jackson’s relationships with childrenMichael, the recently released biopic of Michael Jackson, has been severely criticised by...
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U.S. Gas Prices Climb Further as Effects of War Reverberate
The national average price of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.23, following oil prices upward as supplies from the Middle East remain disrupted.
nytimes.com
FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions
Single yellow cards will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals, FIFA says.
aljazeera.com
Cynthia Erivo interrupts Dracula performance after spotting audience member’s camera
Wicked star’s one-woman West End show was stopped in response to an increasingly common problem for theatresA performance of Dracula in the West End on Monday night was halted after its star, Cynth...
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Il Etait Temps rules supreme with Punchestown-Cheltenham double
Il Etait Temps again demonstrated his class as he won at the highest level for the eighth time in adding the William Hill Champion Chase at the Punchestown Festival to his two-mile crown from Chelt...
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Which Automatic Litter Box Is Best? We Tested Litter-Robot’s Lineup
Whisker’s Litter-Robot name has become synonymous with the automatic litter box. We’ve tested the entire lineup and can help you choose the best model for your household.
wired.com
Dozens of North Carolina houses have been lost to the sea. Some surviving homes are now being moved on wheels
Pace of sea-level rise has turned Outer Banks coastal area into a ‘canary in the coalmine’ for other east coast communitiesMoving house has a more literal meaning on Hatteras Island, the slender ho...
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Swearing banned by one in five councils in England and Wales, finds report on ‘busybody’ fines
Campaigners saying public spaces protection orders also being used to criminalise wide range of everyday activitiesOne in five local councils have banned swearing under new “busybody” orders, up fr...
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Reform’s Scottish leader called ‘tone deaf’ after boasting about his houses, cars and yachts
SNP leader John Swinney suggests Malcolm Offord and other leaders should publish tax returns before 7 MayUK politics live – latest updatesThe leader of Reform UK in Scotland, Malcolm Offord, has be...
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Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In review – galvanising story of landmark factory occupation
Tron theatre, Glasgow Frances Poet’s music-driven drama reconstructs the Greenock dispute that saw 240 workers square up to bosses It was the early days of the Thatcher project. At the start of 198...
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Supreme Court calls Louisiana's House map an 'unconstitutional racial gerrymander'
Although the court kept Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act intact, Wednesday's decision all but guts the landmark law that came out of the Civil Rights Movement and protected the collective voting...
npr.org
Senior citizens join the immigration fight to protect caregivers
As the Supreme Court weighs the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, seniors are advocating for protections for their immigrant caregivers.
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European Commission president calls for diplomacy to end Iran war
European Commission president calls for diplomacy to end Iran war
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Revealed: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024
Exclusive: Reform leader changed his mind about standing as MP after gift from Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher HarborneNigel Farage was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne...
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Germany arrests Kazakhstan citizen accused of spying for Russia
Prosecutors say the man, identified only as Sergej K, has been in 'continuous contact' with Russian intelligence.
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Edwards opens up on 'tough' Beaumont T20 World Cup omission
Charlotte Edwards has opened up on the “tough decision” to omit Tammy Beaumont from England’s upcoming Women's T20 World Cup squad but revealed she could still be selected for the...
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A peace process thriller, the DUP opera and countless cuppas: Belfast’s Lyric theatre at 75
What began as a tiny space above the founder’s stables became the beating heart of the city’s performing arts. Its leader Jimmy Fay reflects on recent hits and reveals what audiences can expect fro...
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France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks
The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.
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Power to the People: John & Yoko Live in NYC review – fascinating star-studded concert film
Footage from John Lennon’s only full-length performances after the Beatles – at Madison Square Garden, for charity, with the Plastic Ono Band – has been edited and restoredLast year we saw Kevin Ma...
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Pedersen: I feel like I want to scream!
On the eve of the Women’s World Cup in 2023, Sofie Junge Pedersen led the biggest player-led climate action campaign in football history. Now, ahead of the men’s tournament, she is back...
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When Robots Have Their ChatGPT Moment, Remember These Pincers
From sorting chicken nuggets to screwing in light bulbs, Eka’s robots are eerily lifelike. But do they have real physical smarts?
wired.com
Afghan women’s refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments
Afghan Women United can now represent Afghanistan at international football competitions, including the LA Olympics.
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Palestinian football body appeals FIFA ruling on Israel at top sports court
Meanwhile, visa issues are affecting Palestinian and other delegations to the upcoming FIFA Congress.
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Coby Adcock’s Scout AI raises $100 million to train its models for war. We visited its bootcamp.
We visited Scout AI's training ground where it's working on AI agents that give individual soldiers control of fleets of autonomous vehicles.
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The Justice Department Has Destroyed Its Voting Rights Section
There were around 30 attorneys in the DOJ’s Voting Section on the day of Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Three months later, all but two were gone. Now the election deniers are in control.
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Should I Marry a Murderer? review – the amazing woman who spied on her killer fiancé for police
Caroline Muirhead’s whirlwind romance with a Scottish farmer soon took a turn when she discovered his dark secret. This Netflix docuseries is a tale of her bravery, and the shocking stupidity and n...
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Indie music has been invaded by fake fans and cynical viral campaigns. Here’s how deep it all goes
Companies such as Chaotic Good are confecting social media buzz to promote Geese, Oklou and other indie darlings. Industry insiders reveal how widespread the practice is – even if no-one is sure it...
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Adidas profits boosted by early World Cup sales
Growth in selling directly to consumers lifts German sportswear group’s performance
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NZ greats Devine and Tahuhu to retire after World Cup
All-rounder Sophie Devine and fast bowler Lea Tahuhu join Suzie Bates in confirming their retirement after this summer's T20 World Cup.
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3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria
3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria
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Vari Align Desk Chair Review (2026): Breathable, Comfy, Low Cost
The comfortable new office chair from standing-desk pioneer Vari strikes a delicate balance between support and simplicity. Petite people might find it too roomy, though.
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Tradwives, sugar babies and OnlyFans: Euphoria’s misogyny feels like the manosphere’s wet dream
Sam Levinson’s HBO show has always aimed to ruffle feathers. But its new season’s provocations ring hollow‘A husband expects a yes’: how wife schools are shaping submissive Christian women“You’re n...
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How AI Could Help Combat Antibiotic Resistance
At WIRED Health, British surgeon Ara Darzi said AI is set to transform the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant infections. But a lack of incentives means innovation may not reach patients.
wired.com
Rebel Wilson rejects ‘absolutely outrageous’ phone-dumping accusation as defamation trial continues
The Pitch Perfect actor is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor of Wilson’s directorial debut, The DebHollywood star Rebel Wilson has rejected an “absolutely outrageous” accusation that...
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Outrage after Indian man carries his sister's skeleton to a bank to prove her death
A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger.
bbc.com
Former NFL player Mauro dies aged 35
Former Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro dies at the age of 35.
bbc.com
How the Iran war is hitting the UK
The likelihood of economic woes and unrest grows as the conflict shows no sign of ending.
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Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches
New red card rule allows referees to send off players who cover their mouths or walk off the pitch in protest against a decision.
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Scientists just found a chilling way life may have begun
New experiments suggest that freezing and thawing on early Earth may have helped primitive cell-like structures grow and evolve. Tiny lipid bubbles behaved very differently depending on their membr...
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What If Reform Wins? by Peter Chappell review – a massive wake-up call
This ‘nonfiction thriller’ takes us through exactly what would happen if Nigel Farage won his dreamed-of majorityFor some years now, mainstream British politics has revolved increasingly obsessivel...
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Keira Knightley returns to West End in adaptation of Oscar winner The Lives of Others
Stephen Dillane and Bridgerton’s Luke Thompson set to co-star in Robert Icke’s production based on the German film this autumnKeira Knightley will return to the West End stage for the first time in...
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Ada: My Mother the Architect review – illuminating profile of brilliant builder balances work and family
Film-maker Yael Melamede presents a fascinating, if inevitably slightly indulgent, account of the revered Israeli designer’s life and workArchitect turned film-maker Yael Melamede presents us with...
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Minister dismisses Labour rebels as ‘usual suspects’; Starmer prepares for final PMQs of parliamentary session – UK politics live
PM will face Kemi Badenoch and other MPs at final PMQs of the 2024-26 parliamentary sessionGood morning. Originally Keir Starmer was hoping that there would not be a need for a PMQs today, but we h...
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‘Encouraging’: Global rainforest loss slows in 2025 after record year
The researchers credit the slowdown to policies implemented by Brazil's President Lula da Silva to curb deforestation.
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Scott eager to write new chapter in Glasgow story
Duncan Scott can't wait for his return to Glasgow's Tollcross pool, which holds many great memories for Scotland's most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete.
bbc.com
SCOTUS weighs Temporary Protected Status cases. And, jury indicts James Comey again
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians. And, a grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a second time.
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Total profits jump 29% as war drives oil price surge and trading gains
French oil major manages to increase production outside Gulf, offsetting shutdowns caused by the conflict
ft.com
King Charles and Queen Camilla to Visit New York’s 9/11 Memorial
The south tower reflecting pool at the World Trade Center site in Manhattan last year.
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Concrete sun tunnels and shimmering pools of water: the monumental land art of Nancy Holt
Installed in deserts and along riverbanks, the late artist’s grand constructions underscored a fascination in the systems underpinning the Earth and the cosmos. Now she is receiving a first UK retr...
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Two Kashmir brothers: One killed by rebels, another by army 26 years later
The killings encapsulate the tragedy unfolding in region for decades, as the family grapples with unanswered questions.
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Life in limbo: How Iranians navigate a state of ‘no war, no peace’
Tehran’s residents are living through a fragile truce and deep economic uncertainty.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?
Trump says Iran is in a 'state of collapse' as Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia.
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Lloyds profits soar 33% as higher interest rates boost income
UK bank set no more funds aside to cover redress payments for motor finance mis-selling scandal
ft.com
Europe named ‘fastest-warming continent’ in latest climate change report
From heatwaves to wildfires and shrinking ice cover, Europe is facing 'severe' impact from climate change, UN body says.
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Wiffen moves training base from California to Dublin
Olympic gold medallist Daniel Wiffen says he is looking at his training base move from University of California, Berkley to Dublin with Swim Ireland as a "permanent one".
bbc.com
Baptiste saves six match points to stun Sabalenka
Hailey Baptiste saves six match points as she stuns world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open.
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Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?
Analysts say that Moscow could offer a 'lifeline' but logistical issues, costs offer little incentive in the long-run.
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Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?
Analysts say that Moscow could offer a 'lifeline' but logistical issues, costs offer little incentive in the long-run.
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Older than the dinosaurs: scientists finally unlock secret of the mayfly’s dance
The bizarre vertical flight pattern has long puzzled experts but new research reveals why it may play a crucial role in the insect’s survivalOn a spring evening along the banks of the River Thames,...
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Births, deaths and a first kiss: life near the frontline in Ukraine – in pictures
Aria Shahrokhshahi went to teenage discos and hospital wards rattled by rockets in order to capture how it feels when your country is dragged into a war Continue reading...
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Devotions by Lucy Caldwell review – short stories that are frightening, passionate and comforting too
The Northern Irish writer explores music and family, memory and duty in this stunning collection of sharply observed talesThe stories in Northern Irish writer Lucy Caldwell’s fourth collection are...
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The House of the Spirits review – this twee adaptation of Isabel Allende’s novel isn’t good enough
In some ways, this expansive Spanish language series improves on the Chilean family saga about a psychic girl and a military coup. But it mainly just feels old-fashioned and naiveClara del Valle is...
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Wardley urges Dubois to 'get stuck straight into a firefight'
Fabio Wardley has called for Daniel Dubois to make it “a firefight” straightaway when they box for his WBO heavyweight world title next month.
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Return of the 'Griddy'? | When Piastri INSTANTLY regretted Miami dance move
Watch back to the 2025 Miami Grand Prix where Oscar Piastri pulled out the 'Griddy' dance for his post-race celebrations and then instantly regretted it!
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UBS trading gains fuel 80% profit surge
Market volatility from Middle East war propels strong activity at Swiss bank
ft.com
TV tonight: a body is found in a clever surrealist period drama
Dalì is among the artist suspects in This Is Not a Murder Mystery. Plus: the story behind the 2018 Salisbury poisonings. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, U&DramaA period crime drama set in...
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Hampshire: local elections explained in 60 seconds
BBC South's Ellie Cleverley has 60 seconds to explain what the local elections are and how you can vote.
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Hampshire: local elections explained in 60 seconds
BBC South's Ellie Cleverley has 60 seconds to explain what the local elections are and how you can vote.
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Afghan students recount harrowing university strike
Afghan students have described the moment a missile hit their university. Officials blame Pakistan for Monday’s attack.
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In the coming AI future, Britain must not end up at the mercy of US tech giants | Rafael Behr
Trump is volatile, capricious and unreasonable – but he belongs to the old world of analogue power. What comes next will be harder to manageDonald Trump is not impressed by soft power. He respects...
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Babies exposed to air pollution during pregnancy take longer to learn to speak, research finds
A KCL study has found that exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy delayed speech development Babies exposed to higher levels of air pollution in the early stages of pregnancy take longer...
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Urban areas host 80% of England’s homes at high risk of flooding, study finds
Exclusive: 839,000 homes in urban areas face threat of surface-water flooding, with social housing tenants most vulnerable to costsEight in 10 of the homes that are at high risk of flooding in Engl...
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UN aid chief says situation in Somalia worsened by US war on Iran
UN relief coordinator Tom Fletcher has slammed the war on Iran during a visit to Somalia.
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Why Sen. Warren voted no for Kevin Warsh as Fed chairman
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren discusses the future of the Federal Reserve and tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why she plans to vote no on Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair.
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Why Sen. Warren voted no for Kevin Warsh as Fed chairman
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren discusses the future of the Federal Reserve and tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why she plans to vote no on Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair.
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US, Latin America countries criticise China’s retaliation over Panama Canal
China has detained nearly 70 Panamanian-flagged ships after Supreme Court ruling on Panama Canal, US officials say.
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A one-in-a-million supernova seen five times could reveal the Universe’s true speed
A spectacular cosmic event nicknamed “SN Winny” could help solve one of astronomy’s biggest mysteries: how fast the universe is expanding. This rare superluminous supernova, located 10 billion ligh...
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Earlier specialised care could prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year, UK study finds
Charity says starting specialised care after first miscarriage instead of third reduces risk of future lossesGiving women access to specialised care after their first miscarriage could prevent abou...
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Gallows Humor Provides Respite From Mideast Wars
Samer Moumneh, wearing a red headband, recording a new sketch in a cafe in Beirut, Lebanon, last week.
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Global Deforestation Slows, W.R.I. Report Finds. But Wildfires Are Taking a Toll.
In 2025, the world razed less forest than any other year in the last decade. The bad news: global warming is making wildfires more frequent and intense.
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‘It’ll be in my Guardian obituary’: David Balfe on inspiring Blur’s Country House and tripping on Top of the Pops
He was the burned-out bigwig who moved to a very big house. Now back with his first music for decades, he talks about signing the Proclaimers, being punched by Julian Cope – and his Scott Walker-in...
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Widow’s Bay review – Matthew Rhys’ intoxicating comedy-horror is an absolute blast
Mare of Easttown meets Schitt’s Creek in this rich, wonderful and laugh-out-loud series, in which a put-upon mayor tries to turn a cursed New England island into a tourist hotspotWhat do you do if...
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The great commodities disruption
Trump’s attack on Iran has served as a reminder of how interconnected the global economy remains
ft.com
Memory chipmakers hope AI frenzy signals end to boom and bust
SK Hynix and Samsung say customers now want long-term contracts to guarantee supplies amid acute shortages
ft.com
Emerging market stocks hit record high as Asian chipmakers surge
Rally for TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix powers EM stock index’s rebound from Iran war losses
ft.com
Have we gone too far with British declinism?
Three new books portray a land caught in a muddle and beset by inequalities. A familiar story or is it time for a reset?
ft.com
Lebanon’s PM slams Israel’s ‘war crimes’ as attack kills 3 rescue workers
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says Israel violating international law that protects civilians and humanitarian workers.
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UAE quits OPEC as oil cartel takes blow during war on Iran
The UAE’s decision to quit OPEC to prioritise its ‘national interests’ deals a blow to the oil group.
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How one venture firm is investing in an increasingly fragmented world
Geopolitical turmoil has made venture investing challenging, leading Kompas VC to carve out a niche in startups focused on the physical world.
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Mali’s military leader emerges after alleged coup attempt
Mali’s military leader says the country is ‘under control’ after what’s been described as an attempted coup.
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Scientists just found the Milky Way’s edge and it’s closer than expected
Scientists have uncovered the true boundary of the Milky Way’s star-forming region using stellar “age mapping.” They found a telltale U-shaped pattern showing that star formation drops sharply arou...
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Weeks of silence over Iran school strike highly unusual, former US officials say
In the two months since the deadly strike, the Pentagon has said only that the incident is under investigation.
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Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds
Scientists find annual sea surface temperatures across Europe reached highest levels recorded, while deadly wildfires set large parts of continent ablazeThe Nordic heatwave that pushed temperatures...
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US appeals court rejects Trump’s immigration detention policy
In a 3-0 ruling, court says Trump administration misread a decades-old immigration law to justify mandatory detention.
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‘Coming home’: kiwi enter parliament for first time as New Zealand marks conservation win
Politicians, children and Māori groups gathered in the Wellington banquet hall to see in the flesh the success of efforts to protect country’s national birdWhen five kiwi were presented to a crowd...
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Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants end to blockade; Israel kills medics
US president says Iran has reached out and asked Washington to lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
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How the War Saved the Iranian Regime
The unintended consequences of the U.S.-Israeli assault.