Citadel tells key researchers to relocate from Hong Kong or quit
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As Trump and Xi Meet in China, Why Typical Displays of Cultural Exchange Won’t Be on Show
President Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, with the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, and his wife, Peng Liyuan, during a tour of the Forbidden City, in Beijing, China, in 2017.
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Memphis residents file lawsuit alleging abuses by Trump-backed task force
Lawsuit says task force comprised of state and federal agencies harassed bystanders who recorded enforcement activities.
aljazeera.com
Black Bear Fatally Mauls Uranium Contractor in Northern Canada
The black bear is the most common species in Canada, though bear attacks are rare.
nytimes.com
Alberta Petition to Break Away From Canada Is Dealt a Court Blow
Separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre is seen during a rally in front of the Elections Alberta headquarters in Edmonton, Canada, this month, as they submit boxes of signatures in the hope of triggering...
nytimes.com
Stockport see off Stevenage to reach League One play-off final
Stockport County sealed their passage to Wembley as they beat Stevenage 3-0 on aggregate to reach the League One play-off final.
skysports.com
Celtic take title race to final-day Hearts showdown after controversial late penalty
Kelechi Iheanacho's 100th-minute penalty to grab Celtic a 3-2 win at Motherwell sent the Scottish Premiership title race to the final day in the most incredible circumstances.
skysports.com
Starmer prepares to fight leadership bid by Streeting
Health secretary expected to resign on Thursday and seek to eject prime minister from Downing Street
ft.com
Notion just turned its workspace into a hub for AI agents
Notion’s new developer platform lets teams connect AI agents, external data sources, and custom code directly into their workspace as the company pushes deeper into agentic productivity software.
techcrunch.com
Starmer warns against leadership contest in pleas to ministers and MPs
Sir Keir battles to save his job, as Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a leadership challenge potentially as early as Thursday.
bbc.com
Durham to Bedford - Gay's 200-mile drive to tell parents of England call-up
On the day he learned he would be England’s new opener, Emilio Gay drove from Durham to Bedford to tell his parents about his first international call-up.
bbc.com
Funeral held for two Lebanese paramedics killed in Israeli attack
Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of two Lebanese paramedics killed by an Israeli strike
aljazeera.com
As Trump readies to meet Xi, experts say he is ‘desperate for a win’
Trade between the two countries has suffered since Trump came into office even as China's exports have hit new highs.
aljazeera.com
Does England's defence put winning streak at risk?
Does England's leaky defence put their record winning streak at risk in Sunday's Grand Slam decider against France in Bordeaux?
bbc.com
Philip Davis and Progressive Liberal Party win general election in Bahamas
The victory marks the first time in three decades a Bahamian political party has noticed back-to-back election wins.
aljazeera.com
Why Louisiana paused its US House primary election amid redistricting push
Louisiana governor suspends vote following Supreme Court ruling; critics say move sows confusion and violates law.
aljazeera.com
Netanyahu made secret visit to UAE during Iran war
Trip by Israeli prime minister underscores how conflict has deepened relations between the two states
ft.com
Cynthia Shange, Who Defied Apartheid at a Beauty Pageant, Dies at 76
Cynthia Shange competing at a Miss World event in London in 1972. South Africa’s president praised the boldness of her ambitions “in an era when apartheid segregation was at its peak.”
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Crowds gather in Tehran to send off Iran’s World Cup team
Huge crowds gathered in Tehran’s Revolution Square to celebrate and send off Iran’s national football team.
aljazeera.com
Koji Suzuki, Sometimes Called the Stephen King of Japan, Dies at 68
Koji Suzuki in 2004. Although his horror fiction made him wealthy, he was not a fan of the genre: “I really dislike most horror writing,” he told The New York Times.
nytimes.com
Instagram’s New Instants App Is a Snapchat Clone for Thirst Traps
Instagram’s Instants app lets you send disappearing photos—and it’s probably where your horny friends will post spicy pics.
wired.com
US waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for FIFA World Cup ticket holders
Trump administration's visa bond programme had raised concerns about soaring costs for World Cup travellers to US.
aljazeera.com
Elon Musk’s settlement with SEC raises ‘red flags’, judge says
Court refuses to ‘rubber stamp’ $1.5mn deal over Twitter stock disclosure
ft.com
Netanyahu Made a ‘Secret Visit’ to U.A.E. During Iran War
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in Jerusalem in April.
nytimes.com
Republicans break ranks, but Senate fails to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
The bill falls short, but vote shows cracks are growing in the Republican support for the US-Israel war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Musk’s xAI is running nearly 50 gas turbines unchecked at its Mississippi data center
Gas turbines at xAI's Colossus 2 data center have drawn a lawsuit over the company's use of "mobile" gas turbines as power plants.
techcrunch.com
NASA-Supported Space Tech Advances Earthly Construction
An innovative 3D printing process that advanced NASA’s approach to outfitting a lunar habitat is making buildings on Earth beautiful, efficient, and strong. Instead of building structure...
nasa.gov
Nancy Cox, Who Worked to Conquer the Wily Flu, Dies at 77
As the leader of the C.D.C.’s influenza division, she battled to keep up with an ever-changing viral opponent, building a global network of researchers and forecasters.
nytimes.com
Russia unleashes massive drone barrage on Ukraine killing six
Russia has launched a massive daytime drone barrage across Ukraine, killing at least six people.
aljazeera.com
New eye scan detects diseases years before symptoms appear
A Qatar-based professor has pioneered a non-invasive eye scan to detect neurodegenerative diseases in minutes.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic’s Cat Wu says that, in the future, AI will anticipate your needs before you know what they are
The head of product for Claude Code and Cowork says that the next big step for AI is proactivity.
techcrunch.com
McIlroy 'totally fine' for US PGA after toe issue
World number two Rory McIlroy says using a "bigger and wider shoe with more cushioning" is helping deal with a sore little toe on his right foot.
bbc.com
Will the boycott of Eurovision have any impact?
The decision by five nations to boycott the song contest comes amid Israel's genocide in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Rise Goes to Washington
“Rise,” the Artemis II zero gravity indicator, is seen sitting on the dais as NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hanse...
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What It Will Take to Make AI Sustainable
Researcher Sasha Luccioni argues we need better emissions data and a better sense of how people are using AI in the first place.
wired.com
Hamas must disarm, not ‘disappear’ from Gaza: Board of Peace’s Mladenov
'We are not asking Hamas to disappear as a political movement’, says diplomat overseeing the US-brokered truce in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Who's in Wales' first ever Plaid Cymru government?
Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals new Welsh government ministers.
bbc.com
Netanyahu visited UAE in ‘secret’ during US-Israel war on Iran, office says
The Israeli prime minister's office describes trip as a 'historic breakthrough' in relations with Gulf state.
aljazeera.com
There’s an app for that: Gaza’s developers use tech to solve war problems
Gaza’s battered tech sector is being reshaped by young developers building practical apps to navigate life.
aljazeera.com
DHS Plans Experiment Running ‘Reconnaissance’ Drones Along the US-Canada Border
Autonomous drones and ground vehicles will stream “battlefield intelligence” over 5G along the US-Canada border in a bilateral DHS experiment this fall.
wired.com
What to Watch at Trump and Xi’s U.S.-China Summit
President Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations against cartels
Sheinbaum has called reports from CNN and The New York Times a 'lie' as questions grow about US involvement in Mexico.
aljazeera.com
Wes Streeting prepares to launch leadership challenge against Keir Starmer
Health secretary’s move to force race sparks scramble on left of Labour for candidate to oppose himUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting is preparing to launch a leadership challenge again...
theguardian.com
Kevin Warsh confirmed as new US Federal Reserve chair amid controversy
Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair amid growing concerns over independence.
aljazeera.com
Billam-Smith: 'I want to prove I’m the best in the world'
Chris Billam-Smith has promised “absolute fireworks” when he meets Ryan Rozicki on June 6, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
US Senate confirms Warsh to succeed Powell as Fed chair
Vote brings to an end one of the most fraught processes of selecting a central bank chief in decades
ft.com
Wes Streeting: PM-in-waiting or ‘this generation’s David Miliband’?
Health secretary’s lack of challenge had reassured Starmer and his allies – but then briefings for a speculative Thursday launch emergedAs the unofficial political truce of the king’s speech approa...
theguardian.com
Who would be in Wes Streeting’s corner if he ran for the Labour leadership?
The health secretary’s backers have different – not always ideological – reasons for supporting himWes Streeting plans to resign and mount leadership challenge, allies sayFor all that Labour’s left...
theguardian.com
This is what some the world’s largest banks of malware look like stacked as hard drives
What would some of the world's largest repositories of malware look like if they were stacked as hard drives, one on top of the other?
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This is what some of the world’s largest banks of malware look like stacked as hard drives
What would some of the world's largest repositories of malware look like if they were stacked as hard drives, one on top of the other?
techcrunch.com
Overworked AI Agents Turn Marxist, Researchers Find
In a recent experiment, mistreated AI agents started grumbling about inequality and calling for collective bargaining rights.
wired.com
US Senator Cassidy’s vote to convict Trump looms over Louisiana primary
Cassidy voted to convict Trump during his 2021 impeachment, faces Trump-backed challenger in test of president's pull.
aljazeera.com
Drug overdose deaths drop in United States for third year in a row
Experts cite range of factors as overdose deaths drop to nearly 70,000 in 2025, a 14 percent decline over previous year.
aljazeera.com
As Westminster rages, and Labour sinks into civil war: what about the people? | Aditya Chakrabortty
Voters are desperate for a turnaround in living standards. The runners and riders for the Labour leadership must address this“Westminster is a cocoon. Lots of people in lovely jobs, so it becomes e...
theguardian.com
Geothermal startup Fervo Energy pops 33% in IPO debut fueled by AI data center demand
Fervo Energy's IPO was upsized several times after potential investors asked why the enhanced geothermal startup wasn't raising more money.
techcrunch.com
South Carolina court tosses murder conviction in Alex Murdaugh case
The state's high court ruled that Murdaugh was denied a fair trial due to comments from a court clerk suggesting guilt.
aljazeera.com
Pro-Palestine chants disrupt Israel Eurovision performance
Israel’s Eurovision performance was disrupted by loud pro-Palestine protests during the Vienna semi-final
aljazeera.com
Donald welcomes Rahm Ryder Cup availability
Luke Donald says he is "delighted" that Jon Rahm will be available for Ryder Cup selection after the Spaniard settles his dispute with the DP World Tour.
bbc.com
Trump-Xi summit: China’s help in Iran may require US concessions
Analysts say China is likely to ask for change in US policy towards Taiwan if it were to pressure Iran reopen Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
VOTE: Will Bradford or Bolton reach L1 play-off final?
skysports.com
The Guardian view on the king’s speech: an agenda for a government that lacks conviction | Editorial
Keir Starmer’s programme is fatally limited by the timidity of an election manifesto that shied away from hard argumentsEnding 14 years of Conservative rule was supposed to bring an end to dysfunc...
theguardian.com
An iron fist joining a broken club: Inside Mourinho's Real return
Jose Mourinho is set to be appointed Real Madrid's new manager. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague explains why.
bbc.com
X launches a History tab for bookmarks, likes, videos, and articles
X’s new History tab combines bookmarks, likes, watched videos, and read articles into a single place, expanding the app’s role as a save-it-for-later tool.
techcrunch.com
Wiffen 'motivated' by mum's recovery from cancer
Olympic swimming champion Daniel Wiffen says he will use his mother's recovery from cancer as "motivation" as he prepares for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July.
bbc.com
Church leaders killed in latest ethnic violence in India’s Manipur
Protests were held after three church leaders were killed and three others injured in India’s Manipur state.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI Brings Its Ass to Court
In Musk v. Altman, the company sought to show the jury a remarkable trophy as physical proof of Elon Musk’s concerning behavior.
wired.com
Roots of resilience: the experts working to bolster apples against the climate crisis
Scientists are focusing on improving apples’ resilience after stressors like wild temperature swings and droughtTerence Robinson still remembers the Valentine’s Day Massacre – of 2015, not 1929.For...
theguardian.com
Instagram’s new ‘Instants’ feature combines elements from Snapchat and BeReal
The feature lets users share disappearing photos with their Close Friends or mutual followers that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours.
techcrunch.com
NYC exhibit displays millions of Epstein files to spotlight US corruption
A New York pop‑up exhibit by the ‘Institute of Primary Facts' is displaying 3.5 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files.
aljazeera.com
Recalled Robinson one of best bowlers in the world - Key
England director of cricket Rob Key said Ollie Robinson is "one of the best bowlers in the world" after ending the Sussex seamer's two-year international exile.
bbc.com
England's second ODI with New Zealand washed out
England's bid to wrap up a one-day international series victory over New Zealand at the earliest opportunity was thwarted by the weather, with Wednesday's game in Northampton washed out.
skysports.com
V&A Rising Voices review – can decades of stunning global art really be squished into three rooms?
V&A South Kensington, LondonIndigenous and First Nations artists are the beating heart of this fascinating exhibition of contemporary art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific. It deserves a bet...
theguardian.com
King’s speech might be the last word on Starmer as reluctant monarch does his duty | John Crace
With the PM’s future numbered in days no wonder Charles might have felt reading out the government’s agenda was not the best use of his timeThe king looked fed up. His attempts to throw a sickie ha...
theguardian.com
Who trusts Sam Altman?
"I believe I am an honest and trustworthy business person," Altman testified in federal court.
techcrunch.com
Origin Lab raises $8M to help video game companies sell data to world-model builders
Origin Lab will serve as a marketplace where AI labs can buy high-quality licensed data, and video-game companies can sell it.
techcrunch.com
What Tennessee's new redistricting map looks like from the ground
In Memphis, new congressional maps have split the city's single congressional district, held by a Democrat, into three that are likely to elect Republicans in November.
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Donald elated Rahm can be selected for Ryder Cup after fines saga
Luke Donald is elated that Jon Rahm and the DP World Tour have reached an agreement to settle their long-standing fines dispute, with the European Ryder Cup captain adding "even brothers fight".
skysports.com
Anthropic courts a new kind of customer: small business owners
Anthropic is looking to broaden its customer base from larger enterprise customers to smaller and mid-sized businesses.
techcrunch.com
England's second ODI against New Zealand washed out
The second one-day international between England and New Zealand at Northampton is abandoned without a ball being bowled.
bbc.com
Ransomware hackers claim breach at Foxconn, a major electronics manufacturer for Apple, Google, and Nvidia
A ransomware group has claimed responsibility for hacking the electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, and is attempting to extort the company.
techcrunch.com
Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals new Welsh government ministers
Ap Iorwerth said it was not just a change in administration but a change of approach for governing Wales.
bbc.com
NASA Outlines Preliminary Artemis III Mission Plans
NASA is moving quickly to define next year’s Artemis III mission in Earth orbit, a crewed flight that will test rendezvous and docking capabilities between the agency’s Orion spacecraft and commerc...
nasa.gov
Trump arrives in China for two-day summit with Xi
US President Donald Trump has landed in Beijing to meet China’s President Xi Jinping.
aljazeera.com
New revelations show WA is putting Australia’s climate targets at risk. Will Anthony Albanese do anything about it? | Clear Air
Premier Roger Cook has the prime minister’s implicit support but he’s making it harder for federal Labor to meet its much-vaunted climate targetsWant to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Si...
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Trump's Inner Circle Is Already Scrambling Over the 2028 Presidential Ticket
Republicans still have the midterms to get through, but administration officials have already set their sights on the next election.
wired.com
Amazon launches an AI shopping assistant for the search bar, powered by Alexa+
Alexa for Shopping is a new personalized AI shopping assistant in the Amazon search bar that replaces its Rufus assistant.
techcrunch.com
12 killed by a series of Israeli strikes on cars in Lebanon
A series of Israeli strikes on vehicles in Lebanon killed at least 12 people, including a woman and her two children.
aljazeera.com
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.
bbc.com
Afcon final 'deficiencies' dealt with - Caf president Motsepe
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf's reputation.
bbc.com
What Trump and Xi want from China visit
Tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan, and the war on Iran are set to dominate high-stakes talks between Trump and Xi.
aljazeera.com
The king’s speech: what is the government’s legislative agenda for the next 12 months?
Keir Starmer set out bills to abolish NHS England, overhaul Send provision, limit jury trials and forge ties with EUUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has laid out long-promised changes...
theguardian.com
Studying Pneumonia in Space for Heart Health on Earth
Expedition 74 astronauts aboard the International Space Station are uncovering how bacteria that causes pneumonia can lead to long-term damage in the heart. Researchers are leveraging the space env...
nasa.gov
Anduril raises $5B, doubles valuation to $61B
After achieving $2.2 billion in revenue in 2025, the defense tech startup has raised another massive round, led by Thrive and a16z, it says.
techcrunch.com
US lawmakers demand answers from Instructure after Canvas data breaches
U.S. House lawmakers want to know how hackers broke into education tech giant Instructure twice, and stole reams of data from students who use the company's flagship student data software Canvas.
techcrunch.com
‘Sung by a silver robot from 1984!’ The 11 biggest bangers in Eurovision 2026
Delta Goodrem, rappers on scooters and a Lion spray-painted silver from head to toe … as Europe’s pop circus returns amid protests and pyrotechnics, we pick the songs set to dominate this year’s gr...
theguardian.com
Wales switch 'non-negotiable' for new cap Prothero
Of the 25 tattooed on her body, England-born utility back Nikita Prothero proudly points to the one across her forearm which bears the Welsh word "hiraeth".
bbc.com
‘It takes an entire museum to do it justice’: the Smithsonian celebrates America in 250 objects
As the US gears up for a major anniversary, a new expansive exhibition looks at history in a range of objects, from an 18th-century gunboat to a Maga hatTo paraphrase the musical Rent, 131,487,300...
theguardian.com
Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact
The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.
bbc.com
NASA’s Planet-Hunting TESS Reveals Dazzling Night Sky
NASA’s TESS has released its most complete view of the starry sky to date
nasa.gov
Which teams have won the FIFA World Cup?
Ahead of the World Cup 2026, a chronological record of all winners since the first global tournament took place in 1930.
aljazeera.com
Amid US-Israel war on Iran, Arizona awaits Iranian team before World Cup
Sports facility and football fans in the city of Tucson want Iran's players to feel 'safe and welcome'.
aljazeera.com
A Physicist Who Thinks in Poetry from the Cosmic Edge
In her second pop-science book, theoretical cosmologist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein returns to her celestial and cultural roots.
nytimes.com
BBC to stream FA Youth Cup final between Man City & Man Utd
BBC Sport will stream the FA Youth Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United on Thursday.
bbc.com
Yorkshire’s WallFest launched to protect crumbling boundary wall of ‘world’s first nature reserve’
Pioneering environmentalist Charles Waterton enclosed his parkland and lake near Wakefield in the 1820sOver four years in the 1820s, Charles Waterton built a 9ft-high, 3-mile-long wall around the p...
theguardian.com
Star Fox 64, a game I loved in my childhood, is returning – but I have mixed feelings
Why are Nintendo releasing a straight-up remake of the space-flight shooter – with many of its original limitations – rather than a fresh new take?The Nintendo 64 was not my first video game consol...
theguardian.com
Record nine NFL games to be played abroad with London hosting three
The 2026 NFL season will see a record-breaking nine international fixtures, with London hosting three and first-ever games in Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro and Paris.
skysports.com
Anthropic now has more business customers than OpenAI, according to Ramp data
For the first time, Anthropic has more verified business customers than OpenAI, according to this month’s AI Index from the fintech firm Ramp.
techcrunch.com
Introducing the 6 stages at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — built for today’s tougher startup market
From October 13-15, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature 200+ sessions across six stages, led by 250+ tech leaders shaping the industry today. Register now to save up to $410, plus 50% off a second...
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WhatsApp adds an incognito mode in Meta AI chats
Meta said these incognito conversations are not saved, and messages will disappear by default once you close the chat.
techcrunch.com
WhatsApp Adds Meta AI Chats That Are Built to Be Fully Private
The company says its new Incognito Chat allows you to use its AI chatbot without anyone else—including Meta—being able to access your conversations.
wired.com
From scrums to buns - ex-England hooker Youngs on new burger venture
Ex-England and Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs says the new venture brings families to the farm.
bbc.com
A ‘lost’ Vaughan Williams song is exciting news but what else remains to be ‘found’?
All kinds of musical riches by formerly overlooked composers may be languishing in lofts and dusty archives. The discovery of a new work by Ralph Vaughan Williams has set the world alight this wee...
theguardian.com
Israeli strikes on cars in southern Lebanon kill 12, health ministry says
Two children are among those reported dead after seven cars were struck in separate attacks south of Beirut.
bbc.com
Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping
The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the two-day visit.
bbc.com
'I sold my late dad's diamond ring to get to Villa's Europa League final'
Scott Barnes took the emotional decision, to bag a ticket to Villa's first Euro final since 1982.
bbc.com
Could Southampton be kicked out of play-offs over Spygate?
Southampton will play Hull in the Championship play-off final. Or will they? As Spygate moves towards its conclusion, Middlesbrough could yet head to Wembley.
bbc.com
Poppy debuts a proactive AI assistant to help organize your digital life
Poppy is an AI-powered app that connects your calendar, email, messages, and other services to surface reminders, suggestions, and tasks based on what’s happening in your life.
techcrunch.com
Scheffler insists he doesn't need McIlroy rivalry to stay motivated
Scottie Scheffler shut down any talk of an on-course rivalry between himself and Rory McIlroy ahead of the PGA Championship, insisting that trying to beat the world No 2 did not motivate him.
skysports.com
Eagles to play in London during 2026 NFL season
The Philadelphia Eagles will play in London as part of a record slate of international games during the 2026 NFL season.
bbc.com
Streeting allies expect leadership challenge against Starmer
The health secretary's supporters tell the BBC he could launch a leadership bid as soon as Thursday.
bbc.com
From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech
BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.
bbc.com
Philippine Senate in lockdown after gunshots fired
Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge.
bbc.com
Trump needs Xi much more than Xi needs Trump
As the Iran war reshapes global power dynamics, Beijing enters the Trump-Xi summit with more leverage over Washington.
aljazeera.com
Ulster centre McCloskey out 'for a number of weeks'
Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey will miss the European Challenge Cup final with Montpellier after it was confirmed a hamstring injury is expected to rule him out "for a number of weeks".
bbc.com
US wholesale prices soar 6% in biggest surge since 2022
Producer price index rises at fastest rate since wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
ft.com
With Trump in China, Mideast War Simmers Without End in Sight
President Trump departing Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for China on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Activist confronts Iran’s former crown prince over war on Iran
Activist confronts Iran’s former crown prince over war on Iran
aljazeera.com
Might a former Celtic hero help Haiti surprise Scotland?
The Haitians, thanks to some savvy scouts and persuasive agents, are putting together a team which hopes to shock Scotland in their opening World Cup game.
bbc.com
Rain delays toss as England play New Zealand in second women's ODI LIVE!
skysports.com
Angel’s Bone review – frenetic and unsettling allegory of human trafficking marks ENO’s Manchester debut
Aviva Studios, Manchester Kip Williams’ in-the-round staging, with the action live-projected onto enormous screens, can be disorientating, but Du Yun’s Pulitzer-winning work is compelling and kalei...
theguardian.com
A Tech Tycoon’s Prosecution Raises Fears of Authoritarian Overreach
Nadiem Makarim, a former education minister and founder of the ride-hailing app Gojek, in court in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Trump arrives in Beijing demanding Xi ‘open’ China to US business
Leaders to hold two-day summit clouded by geopolitical tensions and conflict over trade and tech
ft.com
Adaption aims big with AutoScientist, an AI tool that helps models train themselves
Adaption's new AutoScientist tool is designed to let models adapt to specific capabilities quickly through an automated approach to conventional fine-tuning.
techcrunch.com
Key Zelenskyy aides under corruption cloud: What are they accused of?
Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s ex-aide, faces $10.5m corruption charges tied to a luxury real estate project near Kyiv.
aljazeera.com
Crawley out, Robinson, Gay, Rew in as England revamp Test squad
Zak Crawley has been dropped and Ollie Robinson recalled in a new-look England squad that features three uncapped players for next month's first Test against New Zealand.
skysports.com
Climbers clear path to Everest summit past giant chunk of ice
Nearly 1,000 climbers will attempt to scale the peak in coming weeks and this has raised safety concerns.
bbc.com
Nigel Farage to face investigation over £5mn gift from crypto billionaire
Reform UK leader failed to declare donation from Christopher Harborne in run-up to 2024 general election
ft.com
Trump faces slew of ‘bad options’ on Iran as diplomacy falters
Trump faces mounting pressure amid stalled Iran peace talks as domestic discontent grows and geopolitical stakes rise.
aljazeera.com
Nigel Farage faces inquiry over £5m gift from crypto billionaire
Watchdog to examine whether Reform UK leader should have declared donation received before entering parliamentNigel Farage is facing a formal investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog o...
theguardian.com
World Cup transport prices cut after fan backlash
Prices for buses and trains to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have been cut following a backlash from fans.
bbc.com
Inside the Race to Develop a Test for the Rare Andes Hantavirus
A University of Nebraska lab has developed a test that can detect the virus before symptoms become severe. Now, it's ready to start testing those returning to the US after a cruise outbreak.
wired.com
Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".
bbc.com
Czech arms group makes offer for stake in tank maker KNDS
CSG’s proposal to Franco-German company marks new attempt to consolidate European defence industry
ft.com
What is the king’s speech and what is the state opening of parliament?
Ceremonial event marks start of new parliamentary year, and outlines government policies and proposed legislationUK politics live – latest updates Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Scotland await Conway news before Tuesday squad deadline
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke will announce his squad for this summer's World Cup on Tuesday, by which time he should know whether Tommy Conway is fit to travel if picked.
bbc.com
The key measures in the King's Speech
The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.
bbc.com
England calls for Robinson, Gay, Rew & Baker
England end Ollie Robinson’s two-year international exile and call up uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker for the first Test against New Zealand.
bbc.com
‘It screws with your mind’: Jennie Garth on 90210 fame in her 20s – and speeding up in her 50s
She shot to fame as a teenager, but always felt like an outsider in Hollywood. Now she has started a podcast and written a memoir for women who find themselves at a standstillA few years ago, Jenni...
theguardian.com
Submit Your Questions: AI Is Changing Your Job—Now What?
Pose your questions ahead of our May 27 livestream AMA, where a panel of WIRED experts will discuss how AI is transforming work.
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Gang violence displaces hundreds in Haiti’s capital
People in Cite Soleil neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince protest as gang violence shuts hospitals and displaces hundreds.
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Video: Putin hails test launch of ‘world’s most powerful missile’
Russia has test-fired a new weapon that President Putin has described as the world’s ‘most powerful’ missile.
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Wes Streeting plans to resign and mount leadership challenge, allies say
Sources say health secretary intends to trigger leadership election as early as ThursdayUK politics live – latest updatesWho are the main threats to Starmer’s leadership?Allies of Wes Streeting hav...
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Starmer sets out changes to education, health and courts in king’s speech
King Charles unveils government agenda for the next year as PM faces leadership threat from within Labour• UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has put long-promised changes to education,...
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Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
bbc.com
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 Review: Basic Bar, Big Sound
The latest Bravia Theater soundbar strips away the nice-to-have extras, but its crisp and booming sound is on point.
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A Conspiracy Theory About QR Codes Has Led to Chaos Ahead of Georgia’s Midterms
The state of Georgia banned the use of QR codes for elections, based in part on the assertions of a man who’s boosted false claims about Israel and 9/11. Now no one knows how ballots will be counted.
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Kanye West loses lawsuit over uncleared sample played at stadium fan event
Rapper known as Ye must pay six-figure sum to four plaintiffs who successfully argued he infringed copyrightKanye West has lost a lawsuit which alleged he infringed on other artists’ copyright by p...
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Carla Simón: ‘In Spain people use words like shame and blame. But my parents just had bad luck‘
The rising star of Spanish cinema discusses being orphaned at six, new feature Romería and why she always works with childrenFamily reunions in European arthouse cinema are almost always unhappy ev...
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Zineb Sedira review: A chic ode to revolutionary cinema, brainy boozers – and exceptional berets
Tate Britain, LondonThe Franco-Algerian artist’s exploration of radical film-making in the 1960s and 70s is so seductive it makes you wish the crowd was livelier and the wine was flowing‘WHEN WORDS...
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Stella prize 2026: Lee Lai becomes first non-binary person and first graphic novelist to win with Cannon
Lai wins $60,000 literary award for her study of a young woman’s repression and rage as she struggles to juggle the needs of those around herSign up for a weekly email featuring our best readsAs th...
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Normal review – Fargo meets The Firm in cheerfully weird Bob Odenkirk small-town thriller
Odenkirk plays a washed-up sheriff whose arrival in an eerily wholesome Minnesota town sets off a chain of violence, corruption and savage Ben Wheatley shootoutsBob Odenkirk continues his new caree...
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Ikea’s New Designer Collection Is Home-Office Heaven
From a twisty lamp to a bendy clock, the Swedish company’s full 2026 PS Collection has dropped. It’s a boon for those looking to refine their homes and workstations.
wired.com
Meet the Sad Wives of AI
Are you married to a man who’s obsessed with AI? I’m so, so sorry.
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Starmer must go before next election, say Labour-backing unions
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to get on with governing despite pressure from his MPs and cabinet splits.
bbc.com
At least eight killed in Israeli drone strikes on highway south of Beirut
There were three strikes on cars on the highway in Jiyeh and the dead included two children.
aljazeera.com
The class politics of modern outbreaks
The MV Hondius hantavirus scare revived debates about luxury travel, public health and unequal vulnerability to disease.
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Scientists finally solve the 100-year mystery behind tough tires
For nearly 100 years, reinforced rubber has powered everything from car tires to airplanes, yet scientists never fully understood why adding tiny particles of carbon black made rubber so incredibly...
sciencedaily.com
Wes Streeting: Ambitious minister at centre of leadership speculation
The health secretary comes from a tough background and threw himself into Labour politics at an early age.
bbc.com
Bring Me the Horizon and Eric Clapton struck by objects thrown by audience members
British pop-metallers’ frontman Oli Sykes suffers concussion after phone strikes him on the head, in latest in spate of similar incidents faced by musiciansEric Clapton and Bring Me the Horizon’s f...
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Russia-Ukraine War Shows Cease-Fires Have Lost Meaning Under Trump
Explosions over Kyiv, Ukraine, air defenses shoot down a Russian drone on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
BYD says ‘flash charging’ tech will help it take market share in Europe
Chinese group’s technology allows electric vehicles to be charged in as little as five minutes
ft.com
‘It’s about processing’: the artist who spent three months recreating the most poignant moments with her ex
After a breakup, photographer Diana Markosian hired an actor to play her ex-boyfriend in hope of finding closureFalling in and then out of love is a universal experience that often brings sadness,...
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Halley’s comet may be named after the wrong person
A medieval monk may have beaten Edmond Halley to one of astronomy’s greatest discoveries by nearly 700 years. Researchers say Eilmer of Malmesbury recognized that the blazing comet seen in 1066 was...
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Gulf Countries Arrest Shiite ‘Traitors’ Amid War With Iran
Smoke billowing after a drone strike in Kuwait City in March.
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Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies after cancer battle
The 213cm centre, who publicly came out as gay in 2013, had been battling a brain tumour.
aljazeera.com
Humans returned to Britain 500 years earlier than scientists thought after the last ice age
Humans may have returned to Britain far earlier than scientists once believed — not long after the last ice sheet began retreating. New evidence suggests people were already moving into the British...
sciencedaily.com
How Silicon Valley giants are turning into war contractors
Palantir, Anduril, Google and other tech giants are selling AI-powered, computer-guided weapons systems.
aljazeera.com
Labour’s wishful thinking problem
Accepting a world of economic trade-offs is crucial for the country’s future
ft.com
Starmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisis
Another ally of health secretary renews call for resignation of prime minister, who is due to deliver king’s speech• UK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has held talks with Keir Starmer...
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover Got Its Drill Stuck on a Rock. Here’s How They Freed It
This is the first time NASA has encountered a situation like this, and it took nearly a week to resolve.
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Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.
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Watch: Wes Streeting leaves No 10 minutes after arrival
Health Secretary Wes Streeting leaves No 10 less than 20 minutes after arriving for a meeting with the prime minister.
bbc.com
Easy as ABC: voters in England tend to pick names nearer top of ballot, data suggests
Exclusive: Where parties fielded multiple candidates in last week’s vote, those at top of list were more likely to be pickedFancy your chances in politics? Then perhaps you should change your name...
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Northern Soul: Still Burning review – thumping celebration of the legendary underground club scene
Centred around the Wigan Casino and its amphetamine-fuelled all-nighters, this is a passionate portrait of a unique cultural moment and its obsessive high-kicking fansAlan Byron’s film is an absorb...
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‘You have to be where the pollution is’: the inventor hoping to fix your washing machine to stop microplastics
Matter Industries founder Adam Root has developed a filter to trap microfibres at home and on an industrial scale. But is it just a drop in the ocean?The dinky device slots seamlessly into the mode...
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Vocal Break by Lauren Elkin review – a celebration of the female voice
From Édith Piaf to Charli xcx, a moving study of the ways women express themselves – and the obstacles they faceWhen Lauren Elkin was a child, she took lessons with a voice teacher in Northpor...
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China’s Xi expected to press Trump on Taiwan, tariffs during summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping likely to seek concessions on arms sales to Taiwan, analysts say.
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‘What’s this groove becoming?!’ How The Harder They Come captured 70s Jamaica and blazed on to stage
The monumental soundtrack of Perry Henzell’s film, starring Jimmy Cliff, powered the best musical of 2025. Its creators discuss bringing their hit back after the reggae giant’s deathOn a chilly mor...
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Iran war day 75: Trump-Xi talks loom in Beijing as tensions rise in Gulf
Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping as tensions over the Iran war continue to escalate.
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Wes Streeting arrives at No 10 for talks with Keir Starmer ahead of King’s speech - UK politics live
A number of the health secretary’s allies called for the prime minister’s resignation but Streeting has yet to call for a formal leadership challengeReport: Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting...
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'He's not worried' | Rory McIlroy to play with custom shoe after toe injury
Rory McIlroy has had a pair of custom shoes made to allow him to play with his injury at this week's PGA Championship.
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Southampton could be thrown out of play-offs if found guilty of alleged spying
It is possible that Southampton could be thrown out of the Championship play-offs and denied the chance of promotion to the Premier League if an independent commission upholds the charge that they...
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Wembanyama hits back after elbow ejection to star as Spurs move to finals brink
Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves...
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Trump and Xi to meet in Beijing: The key issues shaping the China summit
Trump and Xi meet as trade, Taiwan and the Iran war dominate a high-stakes US-China summit.
aljazeera.com
Greta Thunberg, Gary Lineker sign letter defending Southbank Centre chair
Misan Harriman has been accused of promoting Golders Green attack ‘conspiracies’ and comparing Reform voters to NazisGreta Thunberg, Tracey Emin and Gary Lineker are among those to sign an open let...
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David Attenborough is not just a national treasure: he is also the most radical person on TV | Jonathan Liew
The naturalist is venerated as a cuddly Paddington Bear, but he’s more than that. Don’t let the superficial backslaps obscure the political critique he makesThe excesses the capitalist system has b...
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Good Omens finale review – a heavenly cast, but a script from flaming TV hell
David Tennant and Michael Sheen are still a dazzling demon and angel double act – but everything else about this controversial finale is smug, grating and staleThe omens for Good Omens have been ba...
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Tens of thousands protest in Argentina over Milei university cuts
Argentines protest Javier Milei’s deep cuts to tuition-free universities as staff wages plunge and funding law stalls.
aljazeera.com
US-China head-to-head: Explained in 11 maps and charts
Before President Trump’s visit to Beijing, Al Jazeera compares the US and China on economics, military and resources.
aljazeera.com
Wembanyama stars to put Spurs on verge of Western final
Victor Wembanyama stars as the San Antonio Spurs move one win from the Western Conference final by taking a 3-2 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
bbc.com
Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies aged 47
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died aged 47 of brain cancer, his family announced on Tuesday.
skysports.com
Uprising by Tahmima Anam review – a fiery novel of female rebellion
Radical hope and rage combine in this tale of ecological precarity and resistance among sex workers on a brothel island ‘Yes, you will leave this place,” the chorus of child protagonists in a commu...
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'It does change your thinking' - Alonso sets timeline for F1 future decision
Fernando Alonso says he expects to make a decision on his Formula 1 future after the August summer break when he will weigh up whether to extend his record-length career into a 24th season in 2027.
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Rush hour on Air Force one as Melania director Brett Ratner joins Trump China trip
Filmmaker who was long on the outer in Hollywood over #MeToo allegations will scout locations for Rush Hour 4, according to spokeswomanBrett Ratner, the director behind the Rush Hour movies and a d...
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Fighting in Sudan’s Blue Nile State displaces thousands
Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Al Karama camp in Al-Damazin, Blue Nile State, southeastern Sudan.
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Labour-supporting unions predict Starmer will not lead party into next election
Exclusive: Leaked draft statement says party ‘cannot continue on its current path’ under PMKeir Starmer will not lead his party into the next general election, Labour-supporting unions have predict...
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Labour needs a battle of ideas now, not a scramble to snatch the keys to No 10 | Rafael Behr
Removing Starmer solves the problem of an unpopular leader, but without a coherent alternative agenda his successor won’t fare much betterLabour has spent much of the past year paralysed by competi...
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How the Trump administration has undermined the fight against public corruption
At least 15 former elected officials and co-conspirators with corruption offenses have been pardoned by President Trump in the last year, undermining the fight against public corruption.
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Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff appears in court in money-laundering case
Andriy Yermak is suspected in an alleged $10.5m money-laundering scheme involving a luxury real estate development.
aljazeera.com
Lawmakers question Pete Hegseth about rising cost of U.S. war against Iran
Lawmakers are pressing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the growing cost of the war against Iran and the administration's plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., on the cost of the war in Iran
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut about Pentagon spending on the U.S. war against Iran.
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Putin hails Russia’s test launch of ‘most powerful missile in the world’
Russian leader says the nuclear-capable Sarmat missile will enter combat service at the end of the year.
aljazeera.com
Why global imbalances matter
They lie at the intersection of almost everything that matters in geoeconomics and geopolitics
ft.com
Europe’s few AI plays soar as US tech frenzy goes global
Investors hunt for winners in market that for years has lagged behind Wall Street’s rally
ft.com
The Iran war and the future of cheap flights
Low-cost air travel may be a thing of the past as rising fuel prices tip carriers into another crisis
ft.com
Putin and Zelenskyy cool on US-led peace talks
Moscow and Kyiv lose faith in Donald Trump’s diplomacy even in the event of Iran war ending
ft.com
Hormuz closure stalls construction projects as material costs soar
Building schemes around the world are being held up by shortages of products derived from oil
ft.com
Hoarding adds to economic damage triggered by Iran war
From Diet Coke to diesel, governments around world battle to contain wave of stockpiling
ft.com
A leak at No 11: Rachel Reeves and the satire about the urinal she couldn’t get rid of
When she broke through the glass ceiling and became chancellor, Reeves found her office had its own latrine. Rosie Holt reveals why she turned the story into a play called Churchill’s UrinalBritain...
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Off Campus review – hot fun for fans of bums, boobs, hockey and Heated Rivalry
Soapy, spicy and incredibly moreish, there’s a new hockey romance in town and I love it. Move over, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie!Off Campus is, in all senses, a straight copy of Heated Rivalr...
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Cannes is a beautiful, gruelling circus. I wouldn’t quit it for anything | Agnès Poirier
The festival is a celebration of cinema and a frantic trade show all at once. After 25 years, I can’t help but go backNothing prepares you for the shock that is the Cannes film festival: the adrena...
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Quantum breakthrough could revolutionize teleportation and computing
Scientists in Japan have developed a new way to instantly detect elusive quantum “W states,” a major milestone for quantum technology. The breakthrough could help unlock faster quantum communicatio...
sciencedaily.com
JPMorgan set to reshuffle investment bank chiefs amid wider shake-up
Dorothee Blessing, Kevin Foley and Jared Kaye expected to become co-heads of global investment banking
ft.com
Public health at risk across Asia as price of gas for cooking soars
Families turn to dirty fuels such as firewood, bringing fears over air pollution and fragility of energy transitionIn the ramshackle lanes of a south Delhi slum, Afshana Khatoon crouched wearily on...
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Argentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities
Argentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities.
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Smuggled in syringes: how Nairobi became a nexus for the black market in giant harvester ants
Court cases in Kenya point to a growing market for ants as exotic pets in Asia and Europe that has implications for conservation and biosecurityIn the biblical text Book of Proverbs, King Solomon d...
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Jim Chalmers’ budget doesn’t fix everything – but it’s an overdue first payment to future generations | Ken Henry
The treasurer has shown economic reforms should not be left to the too-hard basket, and instead be pursued with a sense of urgencyExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageFollow our...
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Cacti are evolving shockingly fast and scientists just learned why
Cacti may look like slow, stubborn desert survivors, but they’re actually evolving at lightning speed. Scientists studying more than 750 cactus species discovered that what really drives the explos...
sciencedaily.com
Peru presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez charged with financial crimes
Prosecutor calls for leftist candidate to be jailed for five years and four months over false financial disclosures.
aljazeera.com
Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47
Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
bbc.com
Starmer at risk because he pushed Labour to be ‘new Conservative Party’
Author Oliver Eagleton explains why British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job.
aljazeera.com
'It breaks my heart': Emotional Hellberg hits out at 'disgraceful spying'
Kim Hellberg said the 'Spygate' saga that overshadowed his Middlesbrough side's Championship play-off semi-final defeat to Southampton was "disgraceful" and "breaks my heart".
skysports.com
Medicare’s new payment model is built for AI, and most of the tech world has no idea
There is no governmental mechanism to pay for an AI agent that monitors a patient between visits, calls to check in, coordinates a housing referral, or makes sure someone picks up their medication....
techcrunch.com
Your “um” and pauses could reveal early dementia risk
The little pauses, “ums,” and moments when you struggle to find the right word may reveal far more about your brain than anyone realized. Researchers discovered that everyday speech patterns are cl...
sciencedaily.com
'Are you a cheat?' | Saints boss walks out of press conference early AGAIN!
Southampton's Tonda Eckert walked away from his press conference early after being asked if he is a 'cheat' following the Saints' 'spygate' saga that surrounds their play-off clash with Middlesbrough.
skysports.com
Iran war live: Trump travels to China as conflict with Tehran looms large
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed 2,883 people and injured 8,787 since March 2, Lebanon's Health Ministry says.
aljazeera.com
xAI Adds 19 New Gas Turbines Despite Ongoing Lawsuit
Emails show that Elon Musk's company is expanding its use of portable gas-fired power at its Colossus 2 site as a fight over air quality continues.