Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-05-12

Labour must fulfil promise to introduce clean air act, charities urge

Party held out prospect of act while in opposition but plan did not make it into election manifestoMinisters should bring forward a new clean air act that would ban wood burning, clear diesel vehic...

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The Unitree GD01 Is a Giant Mecha Robot You Can Actually Buy

China’s Unitree, famous for making low-cost dancing robots, will now sell you a giant, wall-smashing mecha.

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Saints win it LATE in extra-time to book Wembley spot over Boro

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final second leg match between Southampton and Middlesbrough.

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Molineux fit to lead Australia World Cup squad

Australia captain Sophie Molineux is passed fit and named in Australia's squad for the T20 World Cup.

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Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial

Landmark trial could shape future and leadership of OpenAI as company prepares for possible initial public offering.

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Saints edge Boro late in extra-time to reach play-off final amid 'Spygate' drama

Southampton beat Middlesbrough 2-1 at St Mary's to book their place in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final for the second time in three seasons.

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Foxconn Ransomware Attack Shows Nothing Is Safe Forever

Famous for helping build Apple's iPhones, Foxconn just suffered another cyberattack, highlighting the perils of warehousing some of the world's most valuable data.

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Keir Starmer clings to power after four ministers resign

PM due to hold crunch meeting with health secretary Wes Streeting after challenging rivals to launch leadership bids

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McIlroy's pre-PGA practice round cut short...due to toe blister!

Rory McIlroy was forced to cut short a practice round ahead of the PGA Championship due to a lingering toe injury.

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Sinner matches Djokovic record as Gauff fights back again in Rome

Jannik Sinner matched Novak Djokovic's record winning streak at Masters 1000 tournaments with his 31st consecutive victory to reach the quarter-finals at the Italian Open.

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Basketball star Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, dies at age 29

Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, immediately released details surrounding his death.

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Claire Maurier, the Narcissistic Mother in ‘400 Blows,’ Dies at 97

Claire Maurier as a bistro owner in “Amélie.” A whimsical comedy-drama-romance, it was a major commercial success in France and one of the highest-grossing French films ever released in the United...

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Pentagon’s Iran war bill nears $30bn as Trump renews threats

Lawmakers demand answers as mounting cost of conflict weighs on the economy

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Earthquake Shakes Tehran, Where Nerves Are Already Strained by Iran War

Iranian media said a moderate quake had shaken the capital around midnight local time.

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U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities

Missile displays in Tehran in 2024. According to classified U.S. intelligence assessments, Iran retains roughly 70 percent of its prewar missile stockpile.

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Trump downplays US-Iran differences as he heads to Beijing to meet with Xi

Trump gives conflicting messages on prominence of Iran war in upcoming talks, with his administration emphasising trade.

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US court pauses decision blocking Trump’s 10 percent global tariff

A coalition of 24 states have argued that Trump's latest tariffs do not meet the standards of 1974 Trade Act.

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Cannes juror denounces Hollywood boycott of actors for Gaza war views

2026 Cannes Film Festival juror Paul Laverty denounced Hollywood for boycotting actors who’ve opposed the Gaza war.

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PGA Championship: R1 groupings and full tee times

Groupings and tee times for the opening round of the 108th PGA Championship, held at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

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MAHA Keeps Being Weird as Hell About Fertility

RFK Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz’s comments about teen sperm count and “underbabied” Americans at a recent women’s health event underscore the White House’s pronatalist agenda.

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Clarke dies at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died aged 29, his NBA team has confirmed.

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The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Collaboration Is Here for Real

With Instagram awash with inaccurate AI-generated concepts for its Royal Pop collab, Swatch was forced to reveal the genuine article.

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'A DREAM start!' | McGree sweeps Boro into early lead against Saints

Riley McGree sweeps home for Middlesbrough early on against Southampton.

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Drones Are Leading Cause of Civilian Deaths in Sudan War, U.N. Says

A man injured by a drone strike near Um Baru, Sudan, received treatment at a hospital in Tine, Chad, in January.

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How Keir Starmer lost authority over two days of confusion and drama

Labour leader remains UK prime minister despite mounting calls to step down before state opening of parliamentAs the afternoon faded in Westminster, final preparations were being made for Wednesday...

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Why have peace efforts failed to end conflict in Sudan?

The UN says the use of drones is making the conflict more dangerous.

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Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting challenge fails to materialise

Downing Street insiders suggest health secretary does not yet have the support for a leadership pushUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer was increasingly confident that he had seen off the...

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Why is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging?

The UAE's close ties to the US and Israel have placed the Gulf country under Iranian suspicion.

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Ukraine hits Russia’s distant gas facilities after Moscow’s attacks kill 6

The attack comes in retaliation for the Russian attacks that killed at least six in Ukraine, according to the president.

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'Don't write me off!' - Van Gerwen storms to first ProTour title in 19 months

Michael van Gerwen ended his winless run on the PDC ProTour with an impressive display at the Players Championship 15 in Leicester as he beat compatriot Dirk van Duijvenbode 8-5 in Tuesday's final.

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Macron unveils $27 billion Africa investment, urges reset with Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron, in Kenya for the Africa Forward summit, called for a ‘fundamental reset’ in Africa.

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Trump skirts question on US ‘red lines’ for Iran ceasefire

Trump skirted a question from a reporter about whether he has a ‘red line’ that would end the ceasefire with Iran.

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Online safety campaigners reveal Starmer frustrations after Phillips exit

PM accused of dragging heels on forcing tech firms to block transmission of nude photos on children’s phonesInternet safety and children’s rights campaigners say they have been frustrated for month...

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NBA player Clarke dies aged 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

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Distracted and Bogged Down, Trump and Xi Enter a Summit of Reduced Ambitions

President Trump meeting with President Xi Jinping of China in Busan, South Korea, last year. The two leaders are set to meet in Beijing on Wednesday.

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Betty Broderick, Whose Murder Trial Was Grist for TV Movies, Dies at 78

Betty Broderick at the San Diego County Courthouse in 1991, during her second trial for the murder of her ex-husband and his new wife.

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Kevin Warsh confirmed to US Federal Reserve board in close Senate vote

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, a Democrat, joins Republicans to advance Warsh's confirmation.

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'I'm not going anywhere' - furious Real president Perez calls for elections

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez stages a tense press conference in which he argues with journalists and calls for elections off the back of a trophyless season.

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Musk made ‘hair-raising’ demands for control of OpenAI, Altman testifies

Start-up’s CEO takes the stand in legal battle with billionaire

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The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s premiership: he may survive, but his manoeuvres themselves signal decline | Editorial

Each ploy required to shore up the prime minister’s position exposes how fragile his authority has becomeIt was said of John Major, the Tory prime minister fatally damaged by party infighting, that...

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Serbia hosts first joint military exercise with NATO

The two-week-long drills come less than 30 years after NATO bombed Belgrade in the Kosovo war.

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Voters head to the polls in the Bahamas for high-stakes snap election

Affordability, wage growth, and housing costs dominate Bahamian snap election as parties vie for 41 parliamentary seats.

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Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to UAE: US envoy

Mike Huckabee calls on Gulf states to 'pick a side' in the war between Israel and Iran as he heaps praise on Abu Dhabi.

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US faces rising costs with Iran war driving energy prices, inflation higher

Consumer prices spike in April, driven by soaring energy costs, with petrol prices up nearly 30 percent since last year.

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Anthropic warns investors against secondary platforms offering access to its shares

The company named Open Doors Partners, Unicorns Exchange, Pachamama Capital, Lionheart Ventures, Hiive, Forge Global, Sydecar and Upmarket as companies that are not authorized to provide access to...

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Jamie Dimon: JP Morgan could scrap new £3bn HQ if Starmer is replaced by PM ‘hostile to banks’

Bank greenlit construction of the Canary Wharf tower last November after Rachel Reeves’ budget spared lenders tax hikes The boss of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, has warned he could scrap plans to build...

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Omaha's U.S. House race will test candidates' ability to reach beyond party lines

Omaha, Neb., is home to a toss-up Congressional race this year. Voters have shown a willingness to vote for moderate candidates from both parties, but has the definition of a moderate now changed?

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Potholes cost cities millions. This company is using AI and trucks to fix them.

Fleet management company Samsara has developed an AI model to detect different kinds of potholes and gauge how fast they're deteriorating.

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Report: Google and SpaceX in talks to put data centers into orbit

Google and SpaceX are in talks to build data centers in orbit, pitching space as the future home for AI compute, even as costs today remain far higher than on the ground.

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Inside US Democrats’ Gaza fight – and what it means for 2028 elections

Support for Israel was once untouchable in US politics. Now Democrats are divided. Is this a turning point for the party

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Perseverance Stuns in New Selfie

NASA’s Perseverance rover recently took a self-portrait against a sweeping backdrop of ancient Martian terrain at a location the science team calls “Lac de Charmes.” Assembled from 61 individual im...

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Lebanon says two paramedics among 10 killed in Israeli strikes

Lebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that killed one person.

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Ethiopian marathon runner Melese dies aged 36

Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.

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Everything Google announced at its Android Show, from Googlebooks to vibe-coded widgets

Google unveiled its new AI-first Googlebooks laptops, more agentic Gemini features, vibe-coded Android widgets, Gemini in Chrome, refreshed Android Auto, and more ahead of I/O.

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The AI legal services industry is heating up. Anthropic is getting in on the action.

As the AI legal services industry heats up, Anthropic is launching its own suite of features designed to assist law firms.

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Android adds a feature to stop you from doomscrolling

Google’s new Android feature, Pause Point, forces you to wait before opening distracting apps in an effort to curb addictive scrolling habits.

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Google unveils Googlebooks, a new line of AI-native laptops

The company says Googlebooks, which are launching this fall, are the first laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence to offer personal and proactive help.

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Google’s ‘Create My Widget’ feature will let you vibe code your own widgets

The new feature will first launch on the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones this summer.

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Google brings agentic AI and vibe-coded widgets to Android

Gemini Intelligence will also include Gboard based dictation and form filling capabilities

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Google launches new Android security feature to help uncover spyware attacks

Intrusion Logging is a new part of Android’s Advanced Protection Mode, which aims to help protect human rights activists, journalists, and dissidents from government spyware attack and law enforcem...

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The Top New Features in Google’s Android 17—and Gemini Intelligence—Coming This Summer

You’ll soon be able to generate your own widgets or ask Gemini to finish a booking in Chrome on Android.

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Googlebook Is Google's New AI-Powered Laptop Platform Built on Android

They won't replace Chromebooks, but Googlebooks have an Android-centered operating system, AI-first features like the Magic Pointer, and a promise of desktop-grade apps.

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What are the agendas of Labour MPs calling for Starmer to step down?

Several tendencies visible amid growing opposition to the prime minister from within parliamentary Labour partyUK politics live – latest updatesFor months, MPs expected the results of the May local...

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Snaps Selfie in Mars’ Western Frontier

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover recently took a self-portrait against a sweeping backdrop of ancient Martian terrain at a location the science team calls “Lac de Charmes.” Assembled from 61 individu...

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'Ronaldo is the best but Bale most complete' | Casemiro on former teammates and Neymar's WC role

Speaking on 'Rio Ferdinand Presents', Manchester United midfielder Casemiro reveals his 'most complete’ teammate and what role Neymar could fill at the World Cup.

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NASA’s Perseverance Captures Panorama at ‘Arbot’

Description NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover used its Mastcam-Z camera to capture this panorama of an area nicknamed “Arbot” on April 5, 2026, the 1,882nd Martian day, or sol, of the mission, during...

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Indigo brings the open social web to one app

Indigo's new social app lets you cross-post to the open social web, including Mastodon and Bluesky, and browse a unified timeline.

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Snaps Westernmost Selfie

Description NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover took this selfie on March 11, 2026, the 1,797th Martian day, or sol, of the mission, during the rover’s deepest push west beyond Jezero Crater. Assembled...

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South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.

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U.S. bank disclose security lapse after sharing customer data with AI app

The bank said the security lapse was due to the use of an “unauthorized” AI software app.

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US bank discloses security lapse after sharing customer data with AI app

Community Bank, which operates in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, disclosed a cybersecurity incident that exposed customers’ names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers.

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Slavia Prague punished for pitch invasion

Slavia Prague are fined after a mass pitch invasion sees their match against rivals Sparta Prague abandoned

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Threads tests a Meta AI integration that works similarly to Grok

The feature is designed to help people get real-time context about trends and breaking stories, as well as receive recommendations, all within conversations.

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Israel’s war creating a ‘lost generation’ of Lebanese students

Israel's war on Lebanon has displaced hundreds of thousands, and is the latest crisis facing country's education system.

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The SPLC survived firebombs and death threats. Will it survive Trump 2.0?

The Southern Poverty Law Center is facing a serious threat from the Justice Department — and comes at a time when several former and current SPLC employees say the group is already deeply vulnerable.

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Southern states rush to draw new Congressional districts after Supreme Court ruling

Across the South, some state legislatures are rushing to redraw Congressional district lines after the Supreme Court cleared the way. Black voters say their voices are at stake.

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Tuchel submits provisional 55-man England World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel submits his provisional England squad for the World Cup, with Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck and Alex Scott believed to be among the players named.

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Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates

Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.

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Joni Lamb, Whose Christian TV Station Went Global, Dies at 65

Joni Lamb in 2001. She was Daystar’s leading talk show host, moderating shows like “Taking a Break With Joni” and “Joni Table Talk.”

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Pentagon gives new $29bn Iran war price tag, downplays munitions concerns

Appearing before congressional panel, Defense Secretary Hegseth says US is prepared to either escalate or wind down war.

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Isak and Gyokeres named in Sweden World Cup squad

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres and Liverpool forward Alexander Isak are named in Sweden's World Cup squad.

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CME plans to launch futures market for AI computing power

New contracts will allow traders and companies to bet on and hedge future price of GPU rental

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What to know about Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026

After a fairytale qualification journey, the tiny Caribbean island makes its World Cup debut next month.

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The moment Rhun ap Iorwerth is elected first minister of Wales

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth formally elected Wales' new first minister .

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Trump Media Scales Back Plans for Its Own Prediction Market

Truth Predict was supposed to be the Trump family’s biggest leap yet into prediction markets. Now it’s looking more like a tiptoe.

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Iran War Live Updates: Truce Hangs in the Balance as U.S. and Iran Trade Warnings

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. military could escalate the war “if necessary.” An Iranian official raised the prospect of increasing nuclear enrichment if it were attacked again.

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All Your Hantavirus Questions, Answered by an Infectious Disease Expert

Here’s what you need to know, from why the cruise ship outbreak won’t spark the next pandemic to how hantavirus spreads.

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Leigh Magar, High-End Milliner Turned Indigo Artist, Dies at 57

She was known for bespoke hats that attracted a celebrity following. Then she left Charleston for an island off South Carolina, where she began cultivating indigo.

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Alabama will split U.S. House primaries, after the Supreme Court's voting ruling

Alabama will hold a special primary election for four of its seven congressional districts, after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map that had been blocked by the courts.

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Israel killing at least one child a week in occupied West Bank, UN says

Israeli military and settlers have killed at least one Palestinian child a week on average in the occupied West Bank.

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White out for season and set to miss World Cup

Arsenal and England defender Ben White is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

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French film industry at risk from the far right, say actors and directors

Juliette Binoche joins 600 leading figures to warn against a ‘fascist takeover of the collective imagination’More than 600 cinema figures have said the growing influence of the far right on French...

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Exaforce raises $125M Series B to build AI for catching and stopping cyberattacks as they happen

The round valued the three-year-old startup at $725 million.

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Draper brings Murray into coaching team

Britain's Jack Draper brings Andy Murray into his coaching team for the grass-court season after parting company with Jamie Delgado.

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Hello Universe: NASA’s Next-Gen Space Processor Undergoes Testing

NASA’s High Performance Spaceflight Computing project aims to dramatically improve the computing power of spacecraft. Missions need processors that can withstand the harsh space environment, so the...

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More than 100 Labour MPs sign statement against Starmer leadership challenge

Supporters of PM say it shows he has majority backing after more than 80 MPs call on him to quitUK politics live – latest updatesWho are the main threats to Starmer’s leadership?More than 100 Labou...

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Scotland to play Israel behind closed doors in Hungary

Scotland's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Israel next month will be played behind closed doors at a neutral stadium in Hungary.

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Injured White a major doubt for World Cup

Arsenal defender Ben White will miss the rest of the season with a medial ligament injury, and is a major doubt for the World Cup.

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Fire up the Furby synth! Meet UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer at his mind-boggling music museum

Sam Battle is a retro audio tech obsessive. Our writer gets a tour of his museum just as he unleashes his prized exhibit: a 1,000-oscillators-strong Megadrone!‘I didn’t really plan to do Eurovision...

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Lamine Yamal’s Palestine flag wave hailed by fans, activists and athletes

Palestinians in Gaza, football fans from around the world and activists laud Barca and Spain footballer.

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I Am Artemis: Kathleen Harmon

Listen to this audio excerpt from Kathleen Harmon, the Artemis II Mission Interface Manager for NASA’s Deep Space Network: Captivated by Apollo launches on her television as a child, Kathleen...

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Barcelona manager Flick agrees new contract

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick agrees a contract extension after leading the Spanish giants to a 29th La Liga title.

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My mum missed my Glamorgan hat-trick - Norton

Glamorgan teenager Tom Norton says his mum Kelly missed his record-breaking efforts during their dramatic County Championship win over Somerset.

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The Flotilla Diaries: Inside the 2025 mission to break the Gaza siege

Determined to break the siege on Gaza, two filmmakers share firsthand accounts on board the Global Sumud Flotilla.

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How would a Labour leadership contest work?

How could MPs who want to see Sir Keir Starmer replaced force a leadership contest?

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Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth voted first minister of Wales

Appointment confirmed by plenary vote in Senedd after party ended 100 years of Labour rule in last week’s electionRhun ap Iorwerth has been voted first minister of Wales after Plaid Cymru’s Senedd...

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Wales confident Bellamy will stay despite Burnley interest

Football Association of Wales bosses are "very confident" Craig Bellamy will remain head coach of the national team despite interest from Burnley.

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Is it time to reconsider contemporary art?

Is contemporary art relevant today?

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Matching Gary Oldman’s Krapp with a teenager’s take on Godot is a masterstoke

The Royal Court is presenting the Slow Horses star’s version of one Beckett masterpiece alongside 19-year-old Leo Simpe-Asante’s riff on another. They combine beautifullyWhere does the time go? It’...

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Why the hantavirus outbreak is different from COVID-19

Experts say the transmission of hantavirus between humans is so rare that a pandemic is nearly 'impossible'.

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‘He’s inspired generations’: Stormzy to produce biopic about football great Ian Wright

The Crystal Palace, Arsenal and England striker says his life story – now in development with the rapper’s Merky Films – has ‘hard-hitting moments, but in the end I want it to give people hope and...

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Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni sworn in for seventh term as president

The 81-year-old, who has been in power since 1986, won a January election amid reports of intimidation and abductions.

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Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger evacuated from cruise ship

The infected man is one of more than 120 passengers and crew members evacuated from MV Hondius, the ministry says.

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Huge plumes of smoke rise over Florida as Everglades wildfire rages – video

South Florida fires that burnt through 45 sq km (11,000 acres) of land over the weekend spread on Monday as emergency crews worked to contain them. Florida Forest Service said 'the growing fires we...

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Israel approves law on death penalty for October 7 detainees

Israel approves law on death penalty for October 7 detainees

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Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real boss

Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid's next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu.

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Instructure strikes deal with hackers who breached it twice

The maker of the Canvas school software said it "reached an agreement" with the hackers, but provided no guarantees that the hackers would not release the data or keep their word.

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Irish TV to air Father Ted instead of Eurovision final in protest against Israel’s inclusion

National broadcaster RTÉ accused of antisemitism for decision to screen satirical 1996 Eurovision episode in boycott of contest It is considered one of the funniest episodes of a beloved sitcom, bu...

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Africa’s richest man plans new Mombasa oil refinery: Why this matters

Dangote's planned East Africa refinery will model his recent mega project in Nigeria's Lagos.

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A secret Israeli base in Iraq? What we know

Israeli troops reportedly used this base to launch attacks against Iran during the war.

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At least nine killed in explosion at Pakistan market

At least nine people were killed and some 30 injured in a blast at a market in the Pakistani town of Sarai Naurang.

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New footage! | Watch every angle of Nmecha's challenge on Maddison

Tottenham Hotspur were denied a penalty in the 103rd minute of their Premier League clash against Leeds United after it was deemed that Lukas Nmecha's challenge on James Maddison was fair.

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Report alleges Israel operated covert outpost in Iraq during war on Iran

According to The Wall Street Journal, Israel operated a military base in the Iraq during the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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The 100 best novels of all time

A countdown of the greatest literature published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. How many have you read? Continue reading...

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Dessn raises $6M for its production focused design tool

A new startup called Dessn has raised $6M to build AI-powered design tools that work directly with production codebases.

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TikTok now wants to be the place you book the trip you just saw on TikTok

TikTok is systematically converting its discovery engine into a transaction layer, which both deepens user retention and opens entirely new revenue streams for its new owners.

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AI is turning connected cars into pothole-finding machines

Fleet management company Samsara has developed an AI model to detect different kinds of potholes and gauge how fast they're deteriorating.

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The runners, the riders, the dead horses being flogged. Do you bet on this Labour chaos – or just enjoy the comedy? | Marina Hyde

Only on Sunday, Starmer was talking about his 2029 manifesto. If a week is a long time in politics, this one already feels longerA masterpiece new entry for the dictionary of political quotes, as a...

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US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war

The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

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Macron Makes a Bid for New Partners in Africa

President Emmanuel Macron of France and President William Ruto of Kenya at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi on Monday. Mr. Macron announced $27 billion of investment in Africa.

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Spotify’s launches a Wrapped-style recap of your entire listening history

Spotify's new feature will show you the number of unique songs that you listened to until now

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Why the Iran war is threatening whales near South Africa

Whales are increasingly exposed to traffic - and ship strikes.

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US inflation jumps to 3.8% as Middle East war stokes price rises

April figure marks highest level in three years as effects of conflict reverberate through US economy

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Labour’s deep losses in local elections reflect a shift in the public mood.

A polling station in London last week.

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Pakistan scrambles to salvage US-Iran diplomacy as ceasefire faces collapse

Pakistan rejects allegations of aiding Iran militarily while Trump says truce on 'life support'.

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‘We must keep her name alive’: Cesária Évora, the captivating Cape Verdean who went from restaurant singer to global star

After a lifetime of poverty, Évora found huge success aged 51 with 1992 album Miss Perfumado. As Cape Verdean singers celebrate her morna ballads on stage, those who knew her recall her power, prid...

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Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates

Secretary Duffy, his wife and nine kids took a "Great American Road Trip" to celebrate America's 250th. They say no taxpayers funded the project. But a nonprofit with transport-related sponsors did.

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Rugby sevens star Kevin Wekesa: ‘I am not blaming Europeans but I must highlight climate injustices’

The Kenyan player has been recognised for his advocacy and grassroots work to tackle sport’s carbon footprint“Most well-known people who talk about climate change are in North America and Europe,”...

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Paul admits boxing career in doubt over injury from Joshua bout

Jake Paul says his boxing career is "most definitely" in doubt as he awaits scan results on injuries sustained during his loss to British heavyweight Anthony Joshua.

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New Ultra-Black Coating Could Enable the Search for Life on Exoplanets

A recently developed ultra-black coating not only efficiently absorbs light, but is also extremely thin and durable, enabling its potential use on starshades that could someday support the imaging...

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Rex Reed, Film Critic Known for Acerbic Reviews, Dies at 87

Rex Reed in 2017. If he disliked someone or — worse — found the person merely uninteresting, it was wise to duck and cover.

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Video: Philippine senator flees ICC arrest over role in drug war

Philippines Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has taken refuge in the country’s parliament, as police sought to detain him.

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Can China counter US sanctions with its trade power?

From sanctions to rare earths, the economic rivalry between the US and China is intensifying.

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Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term

Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.

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Andy Burnham can save Labour and defeat Reform. He should be the next prime minister | Neal Lawson

Put plainly, the Greater Manchester mayor is electoral gold dust. The Labour party machine must not stand in his way to becoming an MPNeal Lawson is director of the cross-party campaign organisatio...

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AI voice startup Vapi hits $500M valuation after winning Amazon Ring over 40 rivals

Vapi says its enterprise business has grown 10-fold since early 2025 as companies shift customer support and sales calls to AI agents.

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Farage faces questions over failure to declare use of donor’s helicopter

Reform UK leader has used the helicopter to attend rallies across the country, most recently on FridayNigel Farage is facing questions about why he did not declare his use of a donor’s helicopter t...

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EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen

She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.

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Mexico cancels plans to end school year early for World Cup

Parents were angry at a proposal to end classes on 5 June instead of 15 July due to the tournament and expected extreme heat.

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The Iran War Is Taking the Color Out of Japan’s Best-Known Snack Bags

The food giant Calbee said shortages of naphtha, a crude-oil derivative used in inks, were forcing it to switch to black-and-white packaging for its salty products.

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Over 370 Afghans killed in Pakistan conflict in first 3 months of 2026: UN

Fighting between the Taliban and Pakistani forces intensified in February, with many civilians killed in air raids.

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The car park that changed British art: Bold Tendencies at 20

Two decades after it opened in a multi-storey in Peckham in London, the space has redrawn the map for how to present art – with rooftop cocktails and the pink staircase that launched a thousand sel...

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USA’s Johnny Cardoso expected to miss World Cup through ankle injury

Atletico Madrid midfielder Cardoso is the latest name in the growing list of injured players for tournament cohosts USA.

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The Creators of ‘Hacks’ Really, Really, Really Hate AI

Ahead of the hit show’s finale, cocreators Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello talk about media consolidation, the perils of censorship, and why they find AI “deeply disturbing.”

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Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations

Deal was expected by end of month but talks hit buffers over cap on number of people entering UK and tuition feesUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesSignificant gaps remain...

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Will Messi play? Argentina answer fan queries in 55-man World Cup squad

Argentina captain is named in the preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but has not confirmed his participation.

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Nobu review – story of obsession and loss that lies behind the luxury sushi empire

This affectionate portrait of chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa finds surprising emotional depth beneath the glossy surface of the Nobu brand – with a cameo from Robert De Niro In Japan, the sushi bar where...

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The global sand crisis: it’s being used up faster than it can be replaced

It is the most extracted solid material on Earth – but this extraction can threaten ecosystems and livelihoodsMalé is one of the world’s most overcrowded cities, but it faces double pressure. As we...

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Amazon launches 30-minute delivery across the U.S.

Amazon says its new ultra-fast delivery option brings groceries, household essentials, and other items to customers’ doors in 30 minutes.

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Beatbot Pool-Cleaning Robots Are on Sale

Automate your pool cleaning with these surface-skimming, wall-scrubbing robots.

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What Happens When You Try to Treat OCD With Psilocybin

Colloquially, OCD is known as the doubting disorder. In his new book How to Not Know, Simone Stolzoff explores whether treating that uncertainty with magic mushrooms can help people through it.

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Mass wedding brings brief joy to couples in devastated Gaza

Palestinian couples gathered for a mass wedding ceremony in Gaza organised amid rubble and displacement.

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Who Might Challenge Starmer in a Leadership Contest?

Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner are among possible contenders.

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Live Updates: Britain’s Starmer Says He Will Not Resign

Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to continue in office as he met with cabinet members. Dozens of Labour Party lawmakers had urged him to step down after heavy losses in local elections.

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‘I shared a single bed with my mother for three years’: Sung Tieu on her monument to immigrant workers in Venice

At the German pavilion, the artist has re-created the housing estate where she grew up to tell the forgotten history of migrants, including her parents, hired under a socialist agreement between Ea...

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No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency

The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.

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Who Might Challenge Starmer in a Leadership Contest?

Health secretary Wes Streeting, mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner are among possible contenders.

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SA's Ismail reverses retirement for T20 World Cup

South Africa fast bowler Shabnim Ismail reverses her international retirement and is included in the Proteas' squad for this summer's T20 World Cup in England.

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At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis

The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

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Starmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challenge

Prime minister says process for challenging a leader has not been triggered and Labour should get on with governing• UK politics live – latest updates• Who are the main threats to Starmer’s leaders...

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Tax cuts and cost of living help proposed by Labour-linked groups allied to Streeting and Burnham

With Starmer under growing pressure to resign, Growth and Tribune groups put forward ideas for policy revampsUK politics live – latest updatesGroups connected to the health secretary, Wes Streeting...

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The War in Iran Is Another Blow to Russia’s Credibility. Or Is It?

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia at the Kremlin in Moscow, on Saturday.

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Live: First UK minister quits amid calls for PM Starmer’s resignation

The British premier is under pressure to quit after his Labour Party suffered election losses.

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Drake lost the beef and embraced the manosphere. Is it too late for him to win back his audience?

After his Kendrick Lamar feud, Drake alienated female fans. With new album Iceman, he’s aiming for the top of the charts againDespite his A-list pop star status, there’s been a noticeable scrappine...

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EU to stockpile key drugs to avoid repeat of pandemic-era panic buying

Member states agree on Critical Medicines Act that aims to incentivise domestic production

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UK borrowing costs hit highest since 1998 amid Starmer uncertainty

Bond yields soar and pound falls against dollar as investors brace for potential Labour leadership changeBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesLong-term UK borrowing costs...

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Archibald avoids 'nasty crash' as she seals dominant omnium gold

Great Britain's Katie Archibald wins a dominant gold medal in the women's omnium at the 2021 Track Cycling World Championships after earlier narrowly avoiding being taken out by a "nasty looking cr...

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France’s Macron announces $27bn investment in Africa at Kenya summit

Africa Forward summit comes amid France's fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade.

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Video Shows Philippine Senator Outrunning Agents and Avoiding I.C.C. Warrant

Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who once was the chief enforcer of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly “war on drugs,” talking to journalists at the Senate in Manila on Tuesday.

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UK borrowing costs surge as Starmer leadership crisis rattles bond markets

30-year gilt yield at highest this century as cabinet ministers pressure prime minister to consider his position

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Labour must offer more than ‘better managed decline’ on economy, MPs urge

Soft-left Tribune group issues thinly disguised attack on Keir Starmer, calling for bold policy renewalBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesAn influential group of MPs has...

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Ciao UFO review – Hong Kong tear-jerker is less ET than time-hopping chronicle of housing estate kids

In 1985, four working-class characters are bonded for ever by a strange sighting in this sentimental saga that tracks their lives into adulthoodDirected by Patrick Leung, this affecting saga from H...

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High and Low by Amanda Craig review – will Britain boil over?

A north London cafe is under siege in a state-of-the-nation satire that brings together the haves and have-notsBritain, muses trainee barrister Xan, was getting “hotter, crueller and angrier”. Aman...

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Japanese snack maker goes black and white on Iran war supply crunch

Calbee to drain colour from packaging in response to rising prices of petroleum-based inks

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Snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

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Gunman arrested after opening fire on busy street near Harvard University

Gunman arrested after opening fire on busy street near Harvard University

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Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup after backlash

Officials agree to keep the school calendar as originally planned, ending on July 15 and resuming on August 31.

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Pakistan struck a rehab centre and killed 269 Afghans. Their families want to know why

There are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.

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Close Starmer ally declines to say if he will lead Labour into next election

Chief secretary, Darren Jones, says PM is ‘listening to colleagues’ but will make own decisions on way forwardUK politics live – latest updatesOne of Keir Starmer’s closest aides has declined to sa...

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Archibald retires from cycling after falling 'in love' with nursing

Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nu...

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Why is Israel allowed to take part in the Eurovision song contest?

Five countries are boycotting the 70th edition of Eurovision on May 16 in protest over Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.

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Buyers of Liza Minnelli memoir claim it was not signed by hand

Premium editions of Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! cost up to $250 but some say signatures are unnaturally identicalLiza Minnelli fans who bought signed copies of her memoir are seeking refunds bec...

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Scotland’s elections confirmed that our nation’s leftwing identity is part myth, part reality | Rory Scothorne

There is optimism even after Nigel Farage’s party swept to victory in many postindustrial areas – as radical progressives won more seats than everJames IV, King of Scots, never had to worry about e...

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Sunset Boulevard: The Backstage Cut review – does Norma Desmond really need another closeup?

Perth theatreAside from a brief pre-shoot ‘discussion’, this take on Billy Wilder’s classic 1950 film has little to offer – despite some fine performancesOver the past decade or so, Morag Fullarton...

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Iran war: What’s happening on day 74 as Tehran says ready for ‘aggression’

US-Iran tensions remain high as Tehran warns against 'aggression' and Trump says the ceasefire is on 'life support'.

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Thunder outlasts Lakers in Game 4 to complete NBA playoff sweep

Reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder remain undefeated in playoffs and move on to Western Conference finals.

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Global energy crisis highlights meagre oil buffers in developing world

Governments in the Global South are among the least prepared to respond to the oil shock caused by the Iran war.

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The connoisseur of the crumhorn, the showman of the shawn: the brilliance of early music pioneer David Munrow

Six decades ago, Munrow’s passionate and persuasive advocacy for early music opened audience’s eyes and ears – and took the rackett on to primetime TV. Fifty years after his early death, we look b...

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The economic chilling effect of Trump's immigration crackdown

New research finds that ICE raids and deportation fears disrupted local economies, reduced work among undocumented immigrants, and may have hurt some U.S.-born workers too.

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Keir Starmer to face crucial cabinet meeting as ministers and MPs urge him to resign – UK politics live

PM on the brink with Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood believed to be among those urging him to set out a timetable for departureStarmer on the brink as cabinet ministers urge him to quitGood morni...

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British Steel nationalisation: what went wrong, and what happens now?

Keir Starmer’s plan for full state ownership marks latest chapter in Scunthorpe plant’s troubled historyFull nationalisation of British Steel expected in king’s speechNils Pratley: More questions t...

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Close encounters: the new wave of women photographers – in pictures

From Black debutantes to Bolivian matriarchs, this year’s Saltzman-Leibovitz prize shows the diverse subjects being tackled by the next generation of female storytellers Continue reading...

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Here are three ways to keep Reform out of No 10 – and one of them starts with you | Daniel Trilling

Nigel Farage’s ascent to power is not inevitable, and his party’s success in the May elections will expose its major weaknessesThere is no sugarcoating the fact that on the basis of last week’s ele...

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Sailm nan Daoine (Psalms of the People) review – one man’s quest to keep Gaelic psalm singing alive

Jack Archer’s gentle film follows the immensely likable Rob MacNeacail as he journeys across Scotland and Ireland in a bid to save these traditional songs of people and placeThere’s no word in Scot...

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The Savage Landscape by Cal Flyn review – into the wild

An awe‑inspiring investigation of the untamed places and inhospitable environments in which life – besides humans – finds a wayOff the coast of California, two miles down, there exist geothermal nu...

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This strange giant dinosaur may change what we know about Jurassic titans

A bizarre new giant dinosaur discovered in Argentina is giving paleontologists a fresh look at how Jurassic titans evolved in the Southern Hemisphere. Bicharracosaurus dionidei stretched about 20 m...

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Israel approves law on public trials, death penalty for October 7 detainees

Rights groups warn that the bill makes the death penalty easier to impose and strips fair trial protections.

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Wes Streeting faces narrow road to Labour members’ favour

Health secretary’s soft-right credentials put him at a disadvantage even with reduced membership under StarmerUK politics live – latest updates“Country first, party second” is a mantra Keir Starmer...

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Will Starmer’s old Labour tribute strategy rescue him from the abyss? Probably not, but there’s a logic to it | Gaby Hinsliff

Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman offer experience and political craft, but to reap the benefits, the PM himself will have to change There comes a time, in the dying days of a relationship, when you...

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Noom Promo Codes: 50% Off Best Deals & Free Trials for April 2026

Discover the best ways to save on Noom subscriptions, including free trials, limited-time offers for GLP-1Rx Plus, and essential tips for redeeming your Noom discount.

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As Trump goes to China, what do Americans say about tariffs, Iran and world standing?

Most Americans see China as one of the United States' biggest rivals or adversaries, but largely as an economic threat, according to a new Chicago Council/NPR/Ipsos poll.

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Trump goes to China as Iran war smolders

President Trump says he has a great relationship with President Xi. His trip to China will provide a temperature check.

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Thinking Machines wants to build an AI that actually listens while it talks

Right now, every AI model you've ever used works the same way. You talk, it listens. It responds, you listen. Thinking Machines is trying to change that by building a model that processes your inpu...

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Voters head to the polls in Nebraska as Democrats hope to turn a red district blue

Nebraska voters head to the polls for primary elections Tuesday. Democrats in the traditionally red state see an opportunity to turn a GOP-controlled district blue.

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As Trump goes to China, what do Americans say about tariffs, Iran and world standing?

A new NPR-Ipsos poll looks at U.S.-China relations ahead of President Trump's summit in Beijing.

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Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC arrest

Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.

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Israel passes law to allow death penalty and public trials for those linked to 7 October

Israel passes a law that permits the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks.

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Is France’s Centrist Leader Trying to Weatherproof It From the Far Right?

President Emmanuel Macron of France speaking in Yerevan, Armenia, last week. He cannot run for re-election in France’s next presidential election.

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Will AI turn us all into hipsters and artisans?

There is good reason to be dubious about the notion that automation will supplant all demand for human labour

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Germany’s far-right AfD sees support surge after it criticises Trump’s Iran war

Party tops opinion polls after tapping into voter anger at soaring fuel prices

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Kevin Warsh to face resurgent inflation and an impatient Trump as Fed chair

US Senate widely expected to confirm the 56-year-old financier to replace Jay Powell this week

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Cannes spotlight reverts to auteurs as Hollywood retreats from film festival

Absence of big US films heralds renewed focus on international cinema that underpins festival’s reputationFor decades, Cannes has occupied a unique place in the cultural imagination – not just as t...

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‘I couldn’t breathe’: the sinister spread of France’s killer seaweed

After a series of deaths on the beaches of Brittany, one bereaved family set out to prove the foul-smelling bloom was to blameWhen her phone rang at around 5pm on 8 September 2016, Rosy Auffray was...

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Woe Vienna? Boycotts and blackouts mar buildup as Eurovision 2026 begins

Usually joyous song contest ‘a little bit sad’ this year, says one expert, with rows over Israel and costs to the foreIt was meant to be the crowning moment of a seemingly never-ending success stor...

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Trump loses his trade superpower

‘Tariff man’ wants to recover from a wounding Supreme Court ruling. But Congress is restive and voters are unhappy

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Amazon staff use AI tool for unnecessary tasks to inflate usage scores

In-house MeshClaw tool enables employees to delegate jobs to AI agents and climb company’s AI leaderboard

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The rise of Glamorgan's record-breaking teenager Norton

Glamorgan have a rising bowling star to cherish in Tom Norton after the 18-year-old's record-breaking hat-trick on his first-class debut.

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Lebanese in south refuse to flee again despite escalating Israeli strikes

Obaida Hitto reports from southern Lebanon, where residents say they will not leave again despite intensifying strikes.

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Bolivia issues warrant for Evo Morales’s arrest after court no-show

The ex-Bolivian president is on trial for allegedly fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office.

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‘It’s our kinship’: can Australia learn to coexist with dingoes?

As dingoes vanish from parts of Australia, a new documentary is calling on governments to move away from eradication and towards solutions that benefit both farmers and animalsCarol Pettersen was a...

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Why does everyone hate Keir Starmer? – podcast

Aditya Chakrabortty on the Labour leader’s predicament – and if he may be the last prime minister of the two-party systemIn these highly polarised times, dunking on the prime minister – and this PM...

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Syria restores credit card payments in effort to rejoin the global economy

Syria restores credit card payments in effort to rejoin the global economy.

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Scientists discover hidden chemical signature that could reveal alien life

Scientists may have found a powerful new way to hunt for alien life — not by searching for specific molecules, but by looking for hidden patterns in how those molecules are organized. Researchers d...

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NASA’s Hubble reveals a giant chaotic planet nursery unlike anything seen before

Hubble has revealed a giant planet-forming disk unlike anything astronomers have seen before. Nicknamed “Dracula’s Chivito,” the enormous structure appears turbulent and oddly lopsided, with toweri...

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James Webb telescope reveals the clearest map ever of the Universe’s cosmic web

Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have created the clearest map yet of the universe’s “cosmic web” — the enormous hidden structure that connects galaxies across space. By analyzin...

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NASA’s Curiosity Takes Close Look at Rock That Got Stuck on Drill

Description NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this view of a rock nicknamed “Atacama” on May 6, 2026, the 4,877th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. The roc...

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Riding an AI rally, Robinhood preps second retail venture IPO

Robinhood files confidentially for its second venture fund, this time targeting growth as well as early-stage startups.

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China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief

David Malpass' comments come as US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping are due to meet in Beijing.

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Iran war live: Trump slams Iranian proposal as ceasefire hangs by a thread

Iran's powerful parliamentary speaker says US has 'no alternative but to accept' Tehran's 14-point proposal to end war.

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Can Trump Get a New Nuclear Deal With Iran?

Washington has more demands—and Tehran has more leverage.

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How America Can Coerce the Cartels

A smarter war on drugs begins with selective punishment.

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