'Another thriller of a final' - Littler edges out Humphries in Leeds
Highlights of the Premier League Darts final between Luke Littler and Luke Humphries from Night 14 in Leeds.
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Huge fire at Mexican fair kills five people
At least five people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a fairground in Villahermosa, southeastern Mexico.
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'This makes me proud' | Glasner delighted to reach the Conference League final
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner hails his side as the club reaches it first European final in their history as they will meet Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final.
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Trump’s 10% global tariff ruled illegal by US court
US Court of International Trade says levies applied under Section 122 of trade act are ‘unauthorized by law’
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'It's difficult to compete' | Pereira left frustrated by lack of options due to injuries
Vítor Pereira reacts to Nottingham Forest's Europa League semi-final loss to Aston Villa, which left him visibility frustrated by his lack of squad options due to injuries.
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U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes as Tensions in Strait of Hormuz Rise
This photo released by U.S. Central Command Public Affairs shows the aircraft carrier U.S.S. George H.W. Bush on Sunday.
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OpenAI launches new voice intelligence features in its API
The new features could be handy for customer service systems, but OpenAI says they have applications that work across a variety of other fields, including education and creator platforms.
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English clubs reach all three European finals for first time
English teams have reached the finals of three different European competitions in the same season for the first time.
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Six things to watch out for in the Scottish election
Results are expected to be announced across the country from early on Friday afternoon.
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Littler beats Humphries for record-equalling win
Luke Littler beats Luke Humphries to claim a third successive night win and a record-equalling sixth in this season's Premier League.
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Elections 2026 live: counting under way after votes in England, Scotland and Wales
The first results in England are expected between midnight and 2am BST; Scottish and Welsh parliament results are due from midday2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votesBe...
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Villa blow Forest away to reach Europa League final
Aston Villa blew Nottingham Forest away 4-0 at Villa Park to win 4-1 on aggregate and reach the Europa League final.
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Palace beat Shakhtar to book spot in first-ever European final
Crystal Palace will take on Rayo Vallecano in their first-ever European final after a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park and a 5-2 aggregate Conference League semi-final victory over Shakhtar Donetsk helped...
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Littler beats Humphries in Leeds for record-equaling nightly win
Luke Littler made it a hat-trick of nightly wins, claiming a record-equalling sixth of the 2026 Premier League Darts season as he beat Luke Humphries 6-5 in the final on Night 14 in Leeds.
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Kodiak AI raises $100M at a steep discount, sending its stock tumbling 37%
The company made a series of other announcements during earnings, including a new commercial contract, a pilot program in Canada, and a collaboratio
techcrunch.com
Hour-by-hour guide to the UK’s election results
Stephen Bush breaks down the contests that are set to confirm Britain’s shift to seven-party politics
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Trump Pivots on AI Regulation, Worker Ousted by DOGE Runs for Office, and Hantavirus Explained
Today on Uncanny Valley, we’re diving into recent reports that the Trump administration is considering an executive order that would establish some sort of federal oversight over new AI models.
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US trade court rules against Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs
The court ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged the tariffs that took place in February.
aljazeera.com
Sabalenka advances at Italian Open amid prize fund row
Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the third round of the Italian Open after claiming a dominant 6-2 6-3 victory over world No 53, Barbora Krejcikova.
skysports.com
Tennessee approves new congressional map in latest redistricting flurry
Republicans pass new map ahead of midterms after US Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act restrictions.
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Voi founders’ new AI startup Pit has become the latest rising star out of Stockholm
AI startup Pit is led by the cofounders of European scooter giant Voi and backed by a16z, which is leading the startup’s $16 million seed round.
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Art and Politics
The Venice Biennale is always overwhelming for art. Our culture writer says the politics were overwhelming this year, too.
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Labour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning Welsh elections
Labour sources have told the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.
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Polls close in elections across England, Scotland and Wales
Results of elections for councils in England, the Senedd in Wales and the Scottish parliament could transform Great Britain’s political landscapePolls have closed across England, Scotland and Wales...
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Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win
Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.
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Starmer braces for heavy Labour losses in elections as counting begins
More than 5,000 council seats are up for grabs in England, as parties also vie for control of the Scottish parliament and Welsh Senedd
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Trump gives 4 July ultimatum to EU to approve trade deal with US
The US president said the European Union must enact the trade deal agreed last year and drop tariffs on American goods to zero.
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NASA Welcomes Paraguay as 67th Artemis Accords Signatory
The Republic of Paraguay signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday during a ceremony in Asunción, becoming the latest nation to commit to the shared principles guiding civil space exploration. “Today,...
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As Stockpiles Fall, U.S. Sells More Missiles Worth $17 Billion to Gulf Nations
A Patriot missile launcher in Kuwait City in 2019. The United States is selling Kuwait another $9.3 billion worth of interceptor missiles.
nytimes.com
How to Disable Google's Gemini in Chrome
Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You can easily uninstall it. The bad? You might not want to.
wired.com
Manuela Hoelterhoff, Pulitzer-Winning Arts Critic, Dies at 77
She won the top journalism honor for criticism while with The Wall Street Journal. She later wrote a wry, perceptive book about the backstage world of opera.
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OpenAI introduces new ‘Trusted Contact’ safeguard for cases of possible self-harm
The company is expanding its efforts to protect ChatGPT users in cases where conversations may turn to self-harm.
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Palestinian boy mourns father killed in Israeli strike on security post
A Palestinian boy mourns his father, one of three people killed in an Israeli strike on a security post in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Tesla Model Y is first car to meet new U.S. driver assistance safety benchmark
The new benchmark rating applies to 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles assembled on or after November 12, 2025.
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US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of ‘energy starvation’
Latest sanctions target military-controlled conglomerate, come as effective US fuel blockade continues.
aljazeera.com
How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work
The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks.
bbc.com
Perplexity’s Personal Computer is now available everyone on Mac
Perplexity's Personal Computer brings AI agents to your Mac, and is now open to everyone.
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Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song
Colombian pop star Shakira unveils her official song for the 2026 World Cup.
bbc.com
Why the Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Isn't Likely to Become a Global Crisis
While the outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is concerning, the virus isn't easily transmitted through casual contact.
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Elon Musk’s lawsuit is putting OpenAI’s safety record under the microscope
Can Sam Altman—or any CEO—be trusted with super intelligence?
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Mashed potato & 19 minutes' sleep - Entrekin's epic race
Rachel Entrekin tells BBC Sport how she broke the course record for the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon in Arizona.
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Middlesbrough accuse Southampton of spying ahead of play-offs
Middlesbrough have made a formal complaint to the EFL alleging a man they believe to be a Southampton member of staff was spying on their training session on Thursday, ahead of the first leg of the...
skysports.com
Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?
The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.
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Can China help end the Iran war?
Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers meet while a tense ceasefire holds.
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'I wouldn't pay it' - Trump on USA ticket price
US President Donald Trump says he "wouldn't pay it either" when asked about the potential ticket price to watch his country play Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener.
bbc.com
Inside the Israeli bloc that could topple Netanyahu
Netanyahu’s rivals unite ahead of elections, but is this alliance strong enough to actually unseat him?
aljazeera.com
ISIL-linked Australian women arrested at airports
Three ISIL-linked Australian women have been arrested at airports in Melbourne and Sydney.
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Ex-boss Kerr adds to call for Republic of Ireland to boycott Israel games
Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of 39 signatories of an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures against Israel.
bbc.com
Brazil’s Lula meets Trump amid efforts to avert new US trade tariffs
Brazilian officials are hoping for the best outcome from the meeting, given tensions over Trump's tariff policy.
aljazeera.com
NASA Sends Mars Helicopter Blades Beyond Mach 1
Description Engineer Fernando Mier-Hicks inspects a test stand used to investigate the performance of next-generation Mars helicopter rotor blades at high speeds inside the 25-Foot Space Simulator...
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NASA’s Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotors Are Moving Fast
Description Engineer Jaakko Karras inspects a next-generation Mars helicopter rotor blade prior to supersonic speed testing in the 25-Foot Space Simulator at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Sou...
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Man Arrested on Suspicion of Carrying Weapon Near Former Prince Andrew’s Home
A man was arrested on “suspicion of a public order offense and possession of an offensive weapon” near Sandringham Estate, the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
nytimes.com
NASA Pushes Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotor Blades Past Mach 1
The rotor blades that will carry NASA’s next-generation helicopters to new Martian heights broke the sound barrier during March tests at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. Dat...
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Industry Moon Lander Training Cabin Lands at NASA for Artemis
A full-scale mock-up of a crew cabin for a future industry lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis program now is operational for training and testing. The agency and its industry partners will use Blue Or...
nasa.gov
Protests in Bolivia escalate amid economic turmoil and policy demands
Clashes erupt in La Paz as workers protest against rising fuel prices and damaged vehicles caused by subsidy cuts.
aljazeera.com
Gas-fired power still looks a safe bet for Centrica in the renewables era
There will still be a need to have gas in the wings to keep the lights on, so the financials stack up on Severn plant purchaseThe eye-catching non-Hormuz news in energy-land last month was that Gre...
theguardian.com
Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.
bbc.com
Sir David Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday greetings – audio
Sir David Attenborough has released an audio message thanking the public for the flood of goodwill messages sent in the run-up to his 100th birthday. The veteran broadcaster said he had expected to...
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‘Blissful ignorance’: Milken elite bask in glow of roaring markets
Financiers at the Beverly Hills gathering brush aside concerns over Iran conflict and private market strains
ft.com
Webb space telescope finds a giant galaxy that doesn’t spin
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted something that shouldn’t exist—at least not so early in the universe. A massive galaxy, formed less than 2 billion years after the Big...
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The Guardian view on facial recognition technology: mistaken identities are a political issue | Editorial
Once again, digital tools are running ahead of regulators. Civil liberties must not be sacrificed to policing It is a familiar story. Extravagant claims are made on behalf of novel computerised too...
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If Labour now decides the PM is no longer up to the job, there’s just one problem: neither is anyone else | Gaby Hinsliff
Whoever leads Britain through the next three years may have to navigate a recession, even a war. The way we choose that person needs an urgent overhaulThis is going to be an ugly weekend for Britis...
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IMF warns new AI models risk ‘systemic’ shock to finance
Fund says preparations needed for ‘inevitable’ AI-enabled breaches of financial institutions’ cyber defences
ft.com
Brighton boss Hurzeler signs new contract
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has signed a new three-year contract.
skysports.com
Trump calls for ‘incitement’ charges against top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries
US president says House minority leader should be indicted over 'maximum warfare' remarks in relation to election maps.
aljazeera.com
This strange planet pair shouldn’t exist, but it does
A bizarre planetary pairing 190 light-years away is challenging everything astronomers thought they knew about how worlds form. A “lonely” hot Jupiter — typically found without nearby companions —...
sciencedaily.com
Tennessee joins southern push to redistricting in favor of the GOP
Over protests in the capitol, Tennessee lawmakers joined the rush of southern Republicans to redraw congressional voting maps now that protections for minority voting power have been weakened.
npr.org
David Attenborough: nature’s great communicator
At 100, his work should inspire a new generation of scientific truth-tellers
ft.com
WHO confirms five cases of hantavirus linked to cruise ship
Hantaviruses are a group of viruses carried by rodents that can cause severe disease in humans.
aljazeera.com
Replacement rule 'daft' & 'nonsensical' - Anderson
James Anderson calls the regulations around injury replacements in the County Championship “daft” and “nonsensical”.
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Confused about the abortion pill news? Here's where things stand
The courts are considering ending telemedicine access to mifepristone, one of the two pills used in a medication abortion. Here's what's happened this week and what's to come.
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Hurzeler 'excited by what's still to come' after new deal
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says it is an "honour" to sign a new three-year deal with the club and he's "excited about what's still to come".
bbc.com
Meta claims Ofcom ‘unprecedented’ fining power is unlawful
Facebook owner mounts legal challenge over UK online safety rules and penalties
ft.com
US pushing Israeli de-escalation ahead of new talks: Lebanese official
Talks between Lebanese and Israeli delegations to be held in Washington, DC, next week, the official tells Al Jazeera.
aljazeera.com
Dubois eyes Wardley finish: ‘What I do is bring the pain’
Neither Daniel Dubois nor Fabio Wardley expect their WBO heavyweight world title fight to go the distance.
skysports.com
‘The worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail
Candidates from across the spectrum report abuse and harassment online and in person in lead-up to local and devolved electionsUK politics live – latest updatesCandidates and political parties have...
theguardian.com
Lebanon Latest Israeli strikes Beirut despite ‘ceasefire’
Israel has carried out its first airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs since the April 16 US-brokered ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
DOGE's Ethan Shaotran Is Now Running a Defense Tech Startup
In an email viewed by WIRED, Shaotran describes Blitz Industries as “a defense company backed by big names.”
wired.com
Iran’s president says he has spoken to the country’s Supreme Leader
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says he has met with Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
aljazeera.com
Fifa and Panini to end partnership after 2030 World Cup
Fanatics will provide collectibles such as sticker albums for Fifa from 2031 onwards after a new deal was signed on Thursday.
bbc.com
The BJP’s Bengal victory exposes the erosion of Indian democracy
The BJP's victory after sweeping electoral roll revision raises profound questions over the integrity of the vote.
aljazeera.com
Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.
bbc.com
Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.
bbc.com
US judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note
Judge does not make claim on authenticity of document, filed in court as part of criminal case of former cell mate.
aljazeera.com
Google’s $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19
The Gemini-powered health coach will act as a combination fitness coach, sleep expert, and health and wellness advisor.
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BP plans to sell shares in flagship carbon projects as it pulls back from green agenda
Oil firm seeks to reduce stake in carbon capture and storage projects in north-east of England after schemes fail to win over shareholdersBP plans to sell stakes in two flagship carbon capture and...
theguardian.com
A Light in the Dark
A thin sliver of Earth’s edge is brightly illuminated against the vast darkness of space in this April 3, 2026, image taken during the Artemis II mission. Artemis II was the first crewed flig...
nasa.gov
Google unveils Whoop-like screenless Fitbit Air
The device comes with health and fitness tracking like 24/7 heart rate, heart rhythm monitoring with Afib alerts, SpO2, resting heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep stages and duration, and more.
techcrunch.com
IOC lifts ban on Belarus but Russia still suspended
The International Olympic Committee says a ban on Belarusian athletes and teams competing under the flag of their nation should be lifted but that the restrictions on Russia remain in place.
bbc.com
China hands two former defence ministers suspended death sentences
Punishment underlines severity of Xi Jinping’s sweeping purge of powerful military
ft.com
DHS blames funding lapse for shutdown of internal detention oversight
The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.
npr.org
Whoever wins today’s elections, democracy is the loser under first past the post | Polly Toynbee
This outdated system is destroying trust in politics. But there’s still time for Labour to follow Wales and Scotland’s example and introduce PR in the UKBefore a vote is counted, this much we know....
theguardian.com
British-Chinese nationals found guilty of spying for Hong Kong
Two men, including former Border Force official, convicted in trial at London’s Old Bailey
ft.com
2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes
From the devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales to councils and mayoralties across England, our results tracker will show what has happened in your area as results come in. Polls close at 10pm,...
theguardian.com
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27: A shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K
Startup Battlefield 200 applications are open, but only for three more weeks. Apply by May 27 for your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, $100K equity-free, and more opportu...
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A judge unsealed Epstein's purported 2019 suicide note. More documents could follow
At the request of the New York Times, a judge unsealed a goodbye note that Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate says he found after the convicted sex offender's first suicide attempt in July 2019.
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Tennessee Republicans pass a map to break up the state's lone Democratic House seat
Tennessee Republicans' map would crack Shelby County — home to majority-Black Memphis — into three different districts, in an effort to eliminate the state's lone remaining Democratic-held seat.
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'I'll collect the trash' - Dubois on Wardley's bin-man jibe
Daniel Dubois responds to fellow British heavyweight Fabio Wardley's "bin-man" jibe by vowing to make the world champion pay for the "disrespect".
bbc.com
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Awaits Tehran’s Response to Peace Proposal
An Iranian official said that Tehran would convey its reply through Pakistan, a key mediator. Another Iranian official had earlier dismissed a reported proposal to end the war as a “list of America...
nytimes.com
NASA-Supported Small Spacecraft Launches to Study Solar Particles
Through NASA, a university-designed small spacecraft is paving the way to studying particles, known as neutrinos, that move through the universe at near-light speeds. The Solar Neutrino Astro-Parti...
nasa.gov
Election monitors note instances of voters in England turned away over ID
European observers have seen incidents of confusion over ID requirements but problem is not regarded as widespreadInstances of voters being turned away from polling stations due to confusion over p...
theguardian.com
Owen celebrates Chester winner with record-holder Roman Dragon
Michael Owen has enjoyed another famous victory at Chester with the Hugo Palmer-trained Roman Dragon, who holds the record with eight career victories at the track.
skysports.com
International Olympic Committee recommends ending Belarus restrictions
International Olympic Committee urges sports to let Belarusian athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals.
aljazeera.com
Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Get in front of 10,000 decision-makers before space runs out
If startup visibility, traction, and real deals matter, you should be on the TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 exhibit floor. Get your 6' exhibit table before your competitor does.
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India’s first space tech unicorn emerges as Skyroot gears up for orbital launch
Skyroot's valuation has more than doubled since 2023 as the Indian rocket startup prepares for the country's first private orbital launch.
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Rider dies in North West 200 Superbike accident
A rider has died after an accident in Superbike qualifying for the North West 200 international road race on Thursday.
bbc.com
NASA’s Prithvi Becomes First AI Geospatial Foundation Model In Orbit
A team of researchers demonstrated NASA and IBM’s open-source Prithvi Geospatial artificial intelligence foundation model aboard two in-orbit platforms.
nasa.gov
Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall
Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.
bbc.com
New NTSB Report Into Deadly China Eastern Crash Suggests Struggle in Cockpit
Emergency workers searching for the black box at the crash site of the China Eastern flight in Teng County, China in 2022.
nytimes.com
Why have Real Madrid fans started a petition to get rid of Mbappe?
Sky Sports chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol explains why Real Madrid fans have started a record-breaking petition to force Kylian Mbappe OUT of the club.
skysports.com
NASA’s Simulated Mars Mission Marks 200 Days Inside Habitat
The four crew members of NASA’s Mars simulation recently marked 200 days into their 378-day Red Planet mission on May 7. Currently, the crew is in a simulated two‑week loss‑of‑signal period that mi...
nasa.gov
Middlesbrough vs Southampton: 'Neither side are capable of playing safe football'
There was a time not too long ago where it seemed nearly impossible that this would end up as a Championship play-off semi-final.
skysports.com
Wall Street rebound driven by smallest number of stocks on record
Soaring S&P propelled by Big Tech equities prompts warnings about ‘fragility’ of rally
ft.com
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Google Is Rebranding the Fitbit App to ‘Google Health’
Google is sunsetting Google Fit by year’s end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.
wired.com
Google Ditches the Screen With the New Fitbit Air (2026)
Powered by Gemini and designed around simplicity, the new Fitbit Air could finally give the screenless fitness tracker market a compelling alternative to Whoop.
wired.com
The objects that escaped from the museum: magical spectacle Return to the Forest – in pictures
A trip to a museum becomes an unexpected adventure in a new immersive family show by Theatre-Rites and Factory International Continue reading...
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US-Israel war on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists
Middle East war devastates tourism in Petra, leaving sites empty and Jordanians facing severe loss of income.
aljazeera.com
U.S. Awaits Iran’s Response to Latest Peace Proposal to End War
The spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry, Esmail Baghaei, said late Wednesday that his government was reviewing an American response to a 14-point Iranian proposal to end the war and would give it...
nytimes.com
‘The aim was to give Kevin Costner’s version a good kicking’: director John Irvin on his anti-Thatcher Robin Hood
Rush-released in the same year as Prince of Thieves blockbuster, this gritty British movie battled winter weather and chronic illness – and it still holds upThirty-five years ago, two films about t...
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Sky Sports to show 70+ WNBA games in 2026
Sky Sports will show at least 70 live WNBA regular season games, plus selected playoff games and the entire WNBA Finals in October this year.
skysports.com
China’s Moonshot AI raises $2B at $20B valuation as demand for open-source AI skyrockets
Moonshot's annualized recurring revenue topped $200 million in April, driven by rapid growth in paid subscriptions and API usage.
techcrunch.com
PSG’s Champions League win marred by night of violence and riots in Paris
Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 6-5 Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, but it erupted in domestic trouble.
aljazeera.com
Arcadi Volodos: Schubert piano sonata D850, Schumann Kinderszenen op15 – playfulness, longing and elegance
(Sony)The pianist binds Schubert’s D850 with Schumann’s Kinderszenen with playing of warmth and crystalline techniqueArcadi Volodos records infrequently, making each album something of an event. Th...
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Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea
A Buddhist temple in Seoul introduced South Korea’s first humanoid robot monk.
aljazeera.com
Ivory Coast dissolves electoral body amid criticism
New agency yet to be named to oversee elections after disbanded commission accused of not being independent.
aljazeera.com
Why is the US seeking UN help to open Hormuz after undermining it?
Marco Rubio has called on the UN for a Hormuz solution as talks for a peace deal in Iran continue.
aljazeera.com
German Tourist Wins Lawsuit After Not Getting a Lounge Chair by the Pool
A German court ruled in April that a tour operator that tolerates placing dibs on hotel sun beds is liable for a travel defect and must refund part of the holiday price to any guest left out.
nytimes.com
‘An epidemic of flies, rats, waste and foul odours’: health fears in Cuba as US oil blockade halts rubbish collection
As Trump ramps up pressure by cutting off fuel to the island, Havana’s refuse is rarely collected, forcing residents to burn it in the streets despite the pollutionAs thick smoke spread through the...
theguardian.com
Spotify wants to become the home for AI-generated personal audio
Users will be able to create a podcast from Codex or Claude Code and import it to Spotify
techcrunch.com
US court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein ‘suicide note’
A US court has released what it says is the ‘suicide note’ of Jeffrey Epstein.
aljazeera.com
India-administered Kashmir launches campaign to fight youth drug addiction
India-administered Kashmir launches campaign to fight youth drug addiction
aljazeera.com
UK voters head to the polls in local elections
Voters in England, Scotland and Wales are casting their ballots in local elections.
aljazeera.com
China Sentences 2 Former Defense Ministers on Bribery Charges
Gen. Wei Fenghe and Gen. Li Shangfu are likely to spend the rest of their lives in prison after receiving suspended death sentences.
nytimes.com
MSF accuses Israel of manufacturing a malnutrition crisis in Gaza
Doctors Without Borders said it identified its first cases of child malnutrition in January 2024, three months into war.
aljazeera.com
Spotify’s AI DJ now supports French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese
Spotify's AI DJ feature now supports French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese.
techcrunch.com
Paris disturbances and 127 arrests mar PSG's Champions League win
Fans took to the streets to celebrate the Paris team's qualification for the final, but celebrations were marred by disturbances.
bbc.com
Race to trace passengers who left hantavirus cruise ship at island
A 69-year-old woman who later died in South Africa is among those who left MV Hondius at St Helena.
bbc.com
Beard inquest delayed over Burnley 'bullying' concerns
The inquest into the death of former Women's Super League football manager Matt Beard is delayed over concerns raised by his family about alleged "bullying".
bbc.com
Stokes will '100 per cent' bowl for Durham on return from injury
Ben Stokes' county comeback is set to be an all-action affair, with Durham considering unleashing the England captain as a new-ball strike bowler.
skysports.com
Sleep Number ComfortNext Lux Smart Bed: Redefining Support
Sleep Number’s new model leans plush, but its smart support might convert even die-hard firmness fans.
wired.com
World in Waiting Game Over Iran Peace Proposal Response
Tehran on Saturday.
nytimes.com
Post your questions for Beth Orton
Ahead of a new album in June, The Ground Above, the versatile singer-songwriter will answer your questionsCareworn and careful, yet also full of romance and vitality, Beth Orton has one of the most...
theguardian.com
Ian McKellen: ‘Of course Gandalf would beat Dumbledore in a fight’
The actor on dealing with disruptive drinkers in his pub, what he’d ask Shakespeare, and being urged by Alec Guinness to withdraw from StonewallIn more than six decades of acting, what has changed...
theguardian.com
Shaw likely to leave WSL champions Man City
Khadija Shaw is likely to leave Manchester City this summer after talks stalled over a new contract.
bbc.com
STV’s Scotland election coverage to be hit by strike action over pay
About 120 journalists and broadcast staff expected to protest about pay freeze as STV invests in new radio stationUK politics live – latest updatesCoverage of Scotland’s election counts by STV, th...
theguardian.com
Irish footballers and celebrities urge boycott of Israel matches
Irish campaign group accuses Israel of engaging in 'genocide' in war on Gaza ahead of UEFA Nations League game.
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Can Asian economies cope with the fallout from the Iran war?
Fuel costs, inflation and debt pressures are testing Asian economies.
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The play that changed my life: Jack Shepherd’s dazzling jazz drama was somethin’ else
The late playwright was also a great actor and pianist who combined all three talents in Chasing the Moment, which flowed like real lifeJack Shepherd’s plays have such an easy way of doing things,...
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Africa sees winners and losers as Iran war pushes up oil prices
Several African countries have sought financial help due to economic uncertainty caused by the war on Iran.
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Dean on how England are overcoming fitness, fielding, and pressure criticisms
Charlie Dean knows England head into the T20 World Cup with pressure firmly on their shoulders but says the players have put the work in to claim glory.
skysports.com
China announces suspended death sentences for former defence ministers
The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China's military.
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‘A daring flash of pubic hair’: the extraordinary, monumental nudes of Sylvia Sleigh
A new show of this Welsh-born artist’s mesmerising portraits is worth visiting for one nude alone: a painting of an eyes-closed, long-legged, elegant brunette, inspired by Sleeping VenusSylvia Slei...
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Private equity tech investor Hg marks down holdings after software sell-off
Listed vehicle Hg Capital Trust cut valuations of 14 of its 20 largest portfolio companies
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Aldous Harding: Train on the Island review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(4AD)Lyrics about naked owls and eating rocks might be irksome to some – but there’s no denying that the alt-rocker’s fifth album is beguiling, tightly written and richly melodicAldous Harding cuts...
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Shark or sea monster? The Canadian marine mystery that still intrigues experts 90 years on
Debate continues to rage over whether a strange carcass found in 1937 was a new species or a basking shark. Either way, the case reveals how little is known about what lies beneath the wavesIts hea...
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Hull vs Millwall: 'Sixth vs third... but this is NOT a predictable tie'
It is sixth versus third in the first of our Championship play-off semi-finals, but it feels like a much closer battle than usual between Hull and Millwall.
skysports.com
Thousands of Vibe-Coded Apps Expose Corporate and Personal Data on the Open Web
Companies like Lovable, Base44, Replit, and Netlify use AI to let anyone build a web app in seconds—and in thousands of cases, spill highly sensitive data onto the public internet.
wired.com
This Reggae Band Is in a Nightmare Battle Against AI Slop Remixes
When Stick Figure’s six-year-old song shot up the charts, the band was thrilled. But its viral moment was spurred by unauthorized AI remixes.
wired.com
What are US proposals to end war, and will Iran agree to them?
Iran says it is reviewing a US proposal to end the US-Israel war on it that has caused a global crisis.
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Starmer’s failure to demonstrate strong values ‘driving away progressive voters’
Report using research from senior Blair and Clinton pollster comes as Labour braces for dismal election resultsMay elections: What’s at stake across England, Wales and Scotland?UK politics live – l...
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‘Trauma trackers’ to monitor toll of job on police officers in England and Wales
Ministers to mandate use of tools that record individuals’ cumulative exposure to harrowing incidentsPolicing in England and Wales faces a reckoning over the levels of trauma experienced by officer...
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World in Waiting Game Over Iran Peace Proposal Response
Tehran on Saturday.
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Madrid captain Carvajal in race against time for Spain’s World Cup squad
Spain international Dani Carvajal injured his right foot during a training session for Real Madrid last week.
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Up to 2cm a month: Nasa keeps track as Mexico City sinks into the ground
Powerful radar system is providing new data on city’s subsidence, which experts hope will draw more attention to itWalking into Mexico City’s sprawling central Zócalo is a dizzying experience. At o...
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How the oilman’s president boosted a green transition
Donald Trump’s Iran war has made fossil fuels expensive and unreliable
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Cornell Students Aid NASA with Drone Safety in Sky
A team of Cornell University students are turning heads within industry and the federal government with the results of their research into creating a national air transportation management system i...
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The Psychic review – medium strength tale of iffy spiritualists from Ghost Stories’ creators
Theatre Royal, York Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s story of high competition in a long family line of female stage tricksters loses its powers as it goes onSheila Gold, supposedly Bri...
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Iran’s stance on US war negotiations explained
Iran’s stance on US war negotiations explained
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In Hungary, Voters Exposed the Limits of China’s Ties to Orban
The Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd, or CATL, battery plant in Debrecen, Hungary, last week. Opposition to the plant soured local voters on Prime Minister Viktor Orban in elections in April.
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Liverpool reduce planned rise in ticket prices
Liverpool cut the size of their planned rise in ticket prices for the next couple of seasons after fan protests.
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Trump to Host Brazil’s President Lula at White House After Months of Ups and Downs
President Trump with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil during an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meeting last year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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German Leaders Clash With Spy Chiefs Over Domestic Threat From Iran
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany and Alexander Dobrindt, the country’s interior minister, at a meeting in Berlin last week. They have cast Iranian threats linked to the war as largely hypotheti...
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Cornish Pirates secure 'landmark' US investment
Cornish Pirates announce new investment from American firm Stonewood Capital Management, described as a "landmark" move by the club.
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French warship moves towards Hormuz for possible defensive mission
Iran says it is reviewing a US proposal that Donald Trump says could bring the war to an end.
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‘We’re remixing her library for a new medium’: the video games capturing the happy-sad spirit of Tove Jansson’s Moomins
Enchanting and a little eerie, Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth is the second great game in as many years based on the classic children’s booksSleepy, happy-sad, and imbued with the mildest peril, Tove...
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Driver arrested after chasing down child cyclist on footpath
A driver was arrested chasing down a boy who was riding his bike in a neighbourhood in the US city of Cheney.
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The Gaza journalist killed on the day his daughter was born
Sana's first birthday is shadowed by loss; her father Yahya was killed in an Israeli attack hours after her birth.
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Top BJP leader's aide shot dead in violence after Indian state election
Chandranath Rath was personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, front runner to become West Bengal's new chief minister.
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Iran war day 69: Tehran ‘reviewing’ US proposals; Israel bombs Beirut
Trump says US-Iran talks are progressing as Tehran reviews a US proposal delivered through Pakistan.
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Who is Corteen-Coleman? Uncapped spinner in line for England debut
Tilly Corteen-Coleman described the moment she learned she had been called up to England's Women's T20 World Cup squad as a "complete whirlwind".
skysports.com
Infantino's hot dog & soft drink pledge over $2m ticket
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he will "personally bring a hot dog and a Coke" to anyone who buys a World Cup final ticket for $2m.
bbc.com
May elections live: millions cast their votes across England, Scotland and Wales
About 5,000 councillors and six mayors up for election in England, while Scotland chooses 129 MSPs, and Wales selects 96 members of the SeneddHere is the message to voters from Ed Davey, the Lib De...
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Maersk warns economic impact of Iran conflict will ripple for months
World’s second-largest container shipping line says costs have increased by $500mn per month
ft.com
Aid cuts, drought and conflict leave Somalis desperate
Drought, conflict and aid cuts push Somalis into hunger as Kismayo IDP camps struggle to cope with the crisis.
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Weekly sports quiz: How many have applied for 2027 London Marathon?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
bbc.com
SoftBank shares surge as investors rush back into tech stocks
Gains for OpenAI and Arm investor help Nikkei 225 to record high after holiday closure
ft.com
‘The best gift Mom gave me was a peaceful death’: Linda Perry on cancer, abuse and her intense documentary
She hit the big time with 4 Non Blondes, then penned hits for everyone from Christina Aguilera to Courtney Love. But as an intimate new film about her life shows, she’s had to confront illness, fam...
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Imagine a technique that can heal Britain of division and keep out the hard right. I call it ‘radical listening’ | George Monbiot
In my constituency, volunteers chat with people in deprived areas – most of whom find they are to the left of their voting intentions. The results are exhilaratingMost people have made up their min...
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Ashley Gavin review – a close look at the clitoris, gender and the ‘manly’ business of getting pregnant
Glee Club, GlasgowThe masc lesbian comic from New York delivers a superb set with big laughs and twisty logicOld-school standup celebrating the traditional masculine virtues? It’s fallen a little o...
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Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa, on proposed legislation to cut off funding for Iran war
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Congressman Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania, one of 18 lawmakers backing new legislation that would cut off funding for the war in Iran.
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Shell profits rise as Iran war pushes oil prices higher
The energy giant reports profits of $6.92bn for the first three months of the year.
bbc.com
Shell profits surpass expectations as Iran war delivers trading windfall
London-listed group is latest energy company to benefit from volatility
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Climate campaigners attack Shell over ‘windfall’ profits from Iran war
Firm benefits from conflict to rake in $6.9bn as higher energy prices turbocharge profitsBusiness live – latest updatesShell has reported better than expected profits of $6.9bn (£5bn) after its oil...
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Wembanyama shines as Spurs and Knicks win in play-offs
Victor Wembanyama shines as the San Antonio Spurs drew level in the NBA's Conference semi-finals while the New York Knicks edged into a 2-0 lead.
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Watch: Passengers told virus-hit ship 'not infectious' after first death
YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.
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Toronto World Cup tickets to be resold for face value on FIFA marketplace
Tickets for matches at other venues may be listed above face value on the official resale and exchange marketplace.
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Solace House by Will Maclean review – immensely fun gothic horror with a psychedelic twist
A dead poet’s cluttered mansion is the setting for a heady brew of magic, mystery and mushrooms“Man,” says one of Will Maclean’s characters on catching sight for the first time of the titular Solac...
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Local elections results timeline: when do the key battlegrounds across England, Wales and Scotland report?
Labour is resigned to losses but who its voters switch to will be crucial in shaping the new political landscapeLabour is braced for a brutal set of local election results that will define either t...
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Major test for Labour as polls open in English, Scottish and Welsh elections
Local, mayoral and parliamentary contests could upend political landscape as Reform, Greens and Lib Dems surgePolling has opened across England, Scotland and Wales in a series of local, mayoral and...
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Emirates soars to record profit despite Iran war grounding planes
Dubai airline says it has restored most flights after conflict closed airspace and sent jet fuel prices soaring
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Psychiatrists say RFK Jr.'s take on SSRIs is an 'oversimplification' of the problem
The American Psychiatric Association says too few patients can access comprehensive mental health care in the United States. It welcomes new investments in improving access to evidence-based care.
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Vigils to be held across Australia for murdered 5-year-old girl
Kumanjayi Little Baby was found dead after going missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs.
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Ex-darts champion Webster reveals cancer diagnosis
Former world darts champion and broadcaster Mark Webster is having chemotherapy for hairy cell leukaemia but hopes to return to work soon.
bbc.com
What’s the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026?
All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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JM Coetzee declines to attend Jerusalem writers festival over Israel’s ‘genocidal campaign in Gaza’
Nobel laureate says he previously considered himself a supporter of Israel, but ‘the campaign of annihilation in Gaza has changed all that’Nobel laureate JM Coetzee has declined to attend an upcomi...
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Five architects of the AI economy explain where the wheels are coming off
Earlier this week, five people who touch every layer of the AI supply chain sat down at the Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills, where they talked with TechCrunch about everything from chip s...
techcrunch.com
TV tonight: David Jason looks back at 50 years of Open All Hours
Sir David is joined by celebrity fans and cast members to give the much-loved sitcom a proper send-off. Plus: suspicion falls on a bride-to-be in Bergerac8pm, U&GoldThe shop doorbell tinkles as...
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The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains
A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.
bbc.com
Ukraine is a global surrogacy hub - but that could be about to end
Ukraine is considering a law that would effectively ban foreigners from accessing surrogacy in the country.
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Arthur Miller opens up about marriage to Marilyn Monroe in newly unearthed recordings
Exclusive: Taped conversations also cover playwright’s relationship with fame, self-doubt and communismHe was one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century and she was one of the greatest act...
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HP Discount Codes: 60% Off May 2026
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
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Campaign staffers tell NPR they make 'thousands' betting on their own candidates
Campaign staffers are turning private polling data into personal paydays. They describe election prediction market as a "Wild West" for staffers.
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Border czar promises 'mass deportations are coming' to fulfill Trump's promises
The remarks contrast with Border Czar Tom Homan's softer messaging earlier this year, after two U.S. citizens were killed by immigration officials in Minneapolis.
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In new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress
The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps for members of Congress, as well as term limits, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll.
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Bolivian police fire tear gas at protesting teachers
Bolivian police fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz, as three separate groups rallied against the government.
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Alabama's legislature poised to adopt new congressional map after SCOTUS ruling
The Alabama Legislature has spent the week debating the state's congressional maps. Democratic lawmakers have argued their voting powers are being diluted because of a Supreme Court ruling.
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Campaign staffers tell NPR they make 'thousands' betting on their own candidates
Campaign staffers are turning private polling data into personal paydays. They describe election prediction market as a "Wild West" for staffers.
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In new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress
Americans are deeply divided, but if there's one topic where they agree, it's that lawmakers in Congress are too old. That's one takeaway from a new NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll.
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Country diary: Remembering a woman who gave so much to this village | Nicola Chester
Inkpen, Berkshire: There is far less birdsong now than in Lillian Watts’s day, but it is down to her that there is any at allLillian Watts’s bench has fallen into disrepair, so instead I sit on Art...
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France introduces one‑euro canteen meals for all students
French universities are now offering 1 euro meals to all students, regardless of income.
aljazeera.com
Criminal charges in Bosnian mine lead poisoning
A Canadian mining group is facing a criminal complaint after hundreds tested positive for lead poisoning in Bosnia.
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Starmer Braces for Local Election Losses Amid New Era of UK Politics
A mural showing Aneurin Bevan, the Labour Party hero who helped create the U.K.’s National Health Service, in Tredegar, Wales.
nytimes.com
Starmer Faces a Major Test in a Set of UK Elections: What to Know
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain at the launch of the Labour Party’s local election campaign, in Wolverhampton, England, in March.
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Cut UK speed limits to reduce Iran war impact on consumers, thinktank urges
Cap of 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways would cut fuel demand and combat rising prices, IPPR saysBritain should lower speed limits for drivers as part of a package of measures to re...
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100 years on Earth: celebrating David Attenborough’s birthday – podcast
To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s centenary, Madeleine Finlay catches up with natural history writer Patrick Barkham, who has met the celebrated presenter. They explore how the natural world ha...
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‘Somehow you become the chicken’: inside the film about people-smuggling told through the eyes of a hen
Eight birds play the lead in Hen – one for running scenes, one for pecking, one for staying still. And there’s even a cockerel love interest. Director György Pálfi explains why it’s his most normal...
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Tech rally hands hedge funds biggest gains since 2020
Industry posts 5% returns in April as stocks including Intel, Alphabet and AMD soar
ft.com
South Korean court reduces Han Duck-soo’s prison term in martial law case
Seoul appeals court cuts Han Duck-soo's prison sentence from 23 years to 15.
aljazeera.com
Scientists accidentally discover DNA that breaks the rules of life
A routine experiment with a new single-cell DNA sequencing method turned into a surprising scientific twist when researchers stumbled upon a bizarre genetic code in a microscopic pond organism. Ins...
sciencedaily.com
Oil and stocks buoyed by hopes of US-Iran deal
Iran is reviewing a Washington-backed peace proposal while Trump says conflict will end if both sides strike agreement
ft.com
Rising Fuel costs overshadowing agenda for ASEAN summit in the Philippines
ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines as residents say their main concern is living costs.
aljazeera.com
North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation
Pyongyang says its status as nuclear-armed state 'will not change based on external rhetorical claims'.
aljazeera.com
People once risked everything just to keep their hats on
Centuries ago in England, hats weren’t just accessories—they were statements of power and rebellion. Refusing to remove a hat could challenge authority, even in courtrooms and before kings. People...
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Health Authorities Monitor Hantavirus Cruise Passengers in United States
Three sick people aboard the MV Hondius were evacuated on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Police arrest protester after five-days atop Washington bridge
Police have arrested an anti-war protester after he ended a five-day sit-in atop Washington’s Frederick Douglass bridge.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Trump says deal with Tehran ‘possible’; Israel bombs Beirut
UN calls on Israel to free two members of Gaza aid flotilla abducted in international waters and held without charge.
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This Is Not the World Russia Wants
A belligerent America is foiling Putin’s strategy.