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Iranian rabbi describes Israel’s destruction of a Tehran synagogue
Iranian rabbi describes how he was informed that one of Tehran’s few synagogues had been destroyed in an Israel strike.
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LIVE: Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov – heavyweight boxing match
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary from the main card as Fury fights Makhmudov in London.
NPR • World
Pope Leo says 'delusion of omnipotence' is fueling U.S.-Israeli war in Iran
In the first weeks of the war, the Chicago-born Leo was initially reluctant to publicly condemn the violence and limited his comments to muted appeals for peace and dialogue. But Leo stepped up his c…
Guardian • World
French man charged with keeping nine-year-old son locked in van since 2024
Police rescued boy after neighbour reported sounds of a child coming from vehicle in Hagenbach in eastern FranceA malnourished nine-year-old boy was rescued after being locked in his father’s van sin…
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Gaza families mourn loved ones killed in overnight Israeli air strikes
Families gather over bodies outside a Gaza hospital after overnight Israeli air strikes killed seven people.
BBC • Business
NI fuel protesters 'stand in solidarity' with Irish counterparts
A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine took part in a slow moving protest around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.
Al Jazeera • World
Vigil held in Madrid for victims of Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Dozens gathered in Madrid for a vigil honouring the victims of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.
Al Jazeera • World
Ceasefire brings some relief for Iranians but economic outlook remains grim
Activity picks up in Tehran's Grand Bazaar compared with before the ceasefire, but vendors say sales remain slow.
Al Jazeera • World
Iraq parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president
New president pledges 'Iraq First' after securing 227 votes, ending five months of political deadlock.
Al Jazeera • World
Strait of Hormuz leverage looms over US-Iran talks in Islamabad
US and Iran hold first direct talks since 1979 in Islamabad, with progress hinging on the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC • World
Fuel tankers regain access to Irish oil refinery
Demonstrations due to high prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran are affecting traffic on several roads.
Guardian • World
US and Iran hold talks in Islamabad as Pakistan seeks to broker peace deal
JD Vance leads American delegation while Iran’s negotiators headed up by Iran’s parliamentary speakerPeace talks between Iran and the US began in Islamabad this afternoon, with senior negotiators fro…
Guardian • World
US state department revokes green cards of three Iranian nationals it links to regime
Three arrested by federal agents had family ties to Iranian military general, regime spokesperson or security chiefUnited States federal agents arrested three Iranian nationals – including the son of…
Guardian • World
More than 200 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in London
Arrests and detentions took place at first mass demo since group’s ban was ruled unlawful by high courtMore than 200 people have been arrested at the first mass demonstration opposing the proscriptio…
Al Jazeera • World
Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter ceasefire begins
Both sides have agreed to observe the temporary truce, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war continue to stall.
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Machete-wielding man killed by police in New York’s Grand Central station
Three elderly victims were wounded at the transit hub attack as authorities continue to investigate, police said.
BBC • World
Coachella kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests
The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.
Guardian • World
UK forced to shelve Chagos Islands legislation after US dropped support
Officials accept that time has run out to pass law to allow transfer of islands to MauritiusThe UK government has been forced to shelve its legislation to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after …
Guardian • World
Louisiana Republicans move to eliminate court office won by exonerated man
After Calvin Duncan served 28 years for a murder he didn’t commit, he won an election to serve as criminal court clerk. But now the office might be shut downA man imprisoned for nearly 30 years befor…
BBC • World
Trump unveils giant gold-accented victory arch design for US capital
The new monument, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.
Al Jazeera • World
Peru holds presidential election amid a decade of political tumult
In the span of a decade, Peru has seen nine presidents come and go. How has that affected this year's presidential race?
Guardian • World
Attacker in New York subway machete attack shot and killed by police
Three people wounded in attack at Grand Central subway station by man who stated he was ‘Lucifer’, police saidPolice in New York City shot and killed a man who stabbed three people on a subway platfo…
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Hungry Fury ‘light and lean’ for heavyweight comeback fight with Makhmudov
Tyson Fury returns lighter than his last fight but still weighs in three pounds heavier than Arslanbek Makhmudov.
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Christians return to Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre as Israel eases restriction
Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter’s Holy Fire ceremony at Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre.
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Hundreds arrested at UK protest against Palestine Action ban
Hundreds of people gather in Trafalgar Square for demonstration, as elderly woman with cane is escorted away by police.
BBC • World
Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists
Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.
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US-Iran ceasefire: Can pressure, incentives, and risks deliver a final deal
Can US‑Iran ceasefire hold for talks? Vance team, midterm politics, energy risks, Tehran seeks relief.
BBC • World
Frontrunner for California governor denies sexual assault allegations
The Democratic congressman, a leading candidate in the race, has strongly denied the accusations saying he will fight with "facts".
Guardian • World
Trump reportedly says he’ll issue mass pardons at end of his presidential term
President already has issued sweeping pardons throughout second term, including for 1,500 US Capital riot defendantsDonald Trump has reportedly said he will issue pardons en masse to his closest advi…
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Lebanon mourns security forces killed in Israeli strike
Lebanon held funeral ceremonies for 13 members of the country’s State Security agency killed in an Israeli strike.
Guardian • World
Why the Nato alliance is not as likely to dissolve as Trump makes it seem
Trump has upped the stridency and threatening nature of his complaints, but the US and Europe need each otherCollateral damage is a universally acknowledged hazard of war – more commonly known for it…
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Woman, 19, dies after being attacked by dog at property in Essex
Police arrest man on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in deathA 19-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a dog at a property in …
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US man in Bahamian jail after wife disappears into Atlantic waters during boat trip
Lynette and Brian Hooker, from Michigan, were years into a sailing adventure when Brian said his wife fell overboardLynette Hooker bounced around the deck of the docked Soul Mate, smiled into the cam…
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Arsenal shocked by Bournemouth, offering Man City Premier League lifeline
Arsenal lose 2-1 at home to Bournemouth as Premier League lead remains at 9 points but Man City have two games in hand.
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US-Iran direct talks on ending war under way in Pakistan
Discussions between Iran and US delegations begin following separate bilateral meetings with Pakistani prime minister.
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Al Jazeera’s Diplomatic Editor outlines key issues in US-Iran talks
With US and Iranian officials set to meet in Pakistan, Al Jazeera’s James Bays outlines the sticking points ahead.
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Libya approves first unified budget in more than a decade
Libya shows it is 'capable of overcoming its differences' with rare budget deal, central bank says.
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Tories would reinstate two-child benefit cap to fund defence, says Badenoch
Conservative leader promises biggest peacetime rearmament effort in UK history if her party is re-electedThe Conservatives would reinstate the two-child benefit cap and use the savings for a wide-ran…
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UK starts crackdown on EU citizens’ post-Brexit rights
Concerns raised over use of travel data in determining if people are ‘continuously’ in Britain after HMRC fiascoUK ministers are to start removing post-Brexit residency rights from EU citizens who ar…
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Video: JD Vance meets with Pakistani PM ahead of Iran talks
US officials have met Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad ahead of possible talks with Iran.
Guardian • World
Jubilant return of Artemis II shadowed by ‘extinction-level’ cuts to Nasa: ‘It’s discordant’
Even as a triumphant moon flyby primes agency for a 2028 landing, Trump’s proposed budget cuts cast pall on US space programThe astronauts on board Artemis II were “almost poets”, Nasa’s administrato…
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Makeshift Gaza university offers chance to resurrect academic studies
Solar-powered halls create academic lifelines for Gaza students battling war's aftermath and scarce resources.
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Hungary’s Viktor Orban struggling for political survival ahead of vote
Hungarian prime minister and his Fidesz party face first closely contested polls in Sunday's parliamentary election.
Guardian • Technology
‘It has your name on it, but I don’t think it’s you’: how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify
Fraudulent music streams have long been a scourge for the industry, but experts say generative AI has supercharged itJason Moran, a renowned jazz composer and pianist, got a strange call from a frien…
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Artemis II crew seen on recovery ship after moon mission return
NASA's Artemis II astronauts were seen being helped across the deck of a US navy recovery ship.
NPR • World
India cracks down on satirists for turning its prime minister into a punch line
India's satirists are turning Prime Minister Narendra Modi into a punch line — and the government is hitting back.
Al Jazeera • World
We need a regional agreement for the Strait of Hormuz
A governing arrangement for the strait can and must be developed based on law and fact.
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Israel in row with South Korean leader over Palestinian abuse concerns
South Korea's president says it’s disappointing Israel does not 'even once reflect on criticisms from around the world'.
BBC • World
Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks
BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.
NPR • World
Wives and children of foreign ISIS fighters stranded in Syria with no way home
NPR visits the last detention camp for ISIS wives and children in an increasingly precarious northeastern Syria.
BBC • World
Djibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote
Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.
Guardian • World
Explosives found near pipeline in Serbia probably ‘Russian provocation’, says expert
Former Ukrainian major general says 4kg of material was most likely an attempt to influence Hungary’s electionHungary elections explainerThe amount of explosives discovered in Serbia last week would …
BBC • Business
EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said its members had "increasing concerns" about the availability of jet fuel.
BBC • World
'You are my god', Japan's PM tells British rock band Deep Purple
Hard rock enthusiast Sanae Takaichi beamed as she met the rockers in her Tokyo office.
NPR • World
Peru's election: A battle for the Presidency amid political chaos and crime
With 35 candidates in the race, Peru is set to elect its 9th president in less than a decade. Amid rising corruption and crime, voters are left asking: Can this election finally break the cycle?
NPR • Technology
How AI is getting better at finding security holes
Anthropic announced this week that its new model found security flaws in "every major operating system and web browser." Even before the news, AI models had gotten dramatically better at finding bugs.
BBC • World
Baseball statue broken as it is unveiled in Seattle
The mishap occurred as a tarp was pulled off a bronze figure immortalising Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki.
Guardian • World
Albanese didn’t return with shiploads of diesel. That doesn’t mean his Singapore visit wasn’t a success
Having received assurances from Singapore over refined fuels, diesel supply will surely be next on the prime minister’s agendaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albane…
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Is Iran Trump’s Suez crisis, or just a passing thunderstorm?
Britain’s standing in the world was never the same after its assault on Egypt in 1956. Now the US risks repeating history in the Middle EastMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump’s addiction t…
BBC • World
Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.
NPR • World
U.S.-Iran peace talks underway in Islamabad after weeks of frantic diplomacy
A senior White House official said that an American delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, was meeting with senior Iranian negotiators in Islamabad to discuss an end to the six-week long war.
BBC • World
Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure
Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.
Guardian • World
Zebras, wealth and power: Hungary’s election tests Orbán’s grip on power
Corruption scandals and a surging opposition have turned the vote into the biggest test yet for the long-serving populist leaderThe drone footage showed a sprawling residence in northern Hungary, com…
BBC • World
Who is Viktor Orbán, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years?
Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a "hybrid regime of electoral autocracy".
Guardian • World
New Zealand’s North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu with thousands ordered to evacuate
Vaianu, forecast to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 130 kmh (80 mph), is expected to hit on SundayThousands of New Zealanders were ordered to evacuate their homes on Saturday as the country’s Nor…
BBC • World
Melania Trump's speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront
She has now placed herself squarely into the Epstein story and at odds with the administration, which wants to end the investigation.
Guardian • World
Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail – as it happened
US president says that warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if Saturday’s Islamabad talks fail to produce a dealJD Vance warns Iran against trying to ‘play’ the US in peace talksN…
BBC • Business
'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
A controversial law to remove protections for the country's glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
BBC • World
An inappropriate joke nearly ended his career. Now he's back with more humour
A misfired joke nearly derailed Samay Raina’s comedy career. Now he’s back, reclaiming his voice.
BBC • World
This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midst
For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies being discovered on the shores of Gilgo Beach.
BBC • World
JD Vance takes on a perilous mission - could it backfire?
As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.
BBC • World
Artemis II mission was a triumph - now comes the hard part
The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.
BBC • World
Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán senses victory
As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.
Guardian • World
RMIT drops misconduct case against student who accused university of being ‘complicit in Gaza genocide’
Exclusive: Move comes after Guardian Australia revealed Gemma Seymour was facing potential suspension over video criticising RMIT’s ties to weapons companiesRMIT University has dropped a misconduct c…
BBC • World
Lyse Doucet: Historic US-Iran talks must bridge deep distrust
Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
BBC • World
Trump posts graphic video of slaying to argue for stricter immigration policies
A Haitian migrant previously protected from deportation is acccused of beating a woman to death at a Florida petrol station.
Guardian • World
JD Vance dispatched to negotiate Iran peace with few cards to play
Vice-president’s war doubts and his boss’s desperation to reopen the Hormuz strait constitute a weak deck against bolstered opponentsMiddle East crisis – live updatesAs JD Vance arrives in Islamabad …
Guardian • World
Former New York City mayor Eric Adams obtains Albanian citizenship
Adams was granted citizenship and a passport from Balkan country by a special decree from the republic’s presidentEric Adams has obtained citizenship and a passport from Albania, the Balkan country w…
BBC • World
Irish government prepares fuel support deal after blockade pressure
Travel across parts of the Republic of Ireland was affected for the fourth day in a row as vehicles, including tractors, blocked roads.
Guardian • World
Fuel-price protests cause chaos in Ireland and spread to Norway
Irish drivers told to buy only fuel they need as filling stations run out and hauliers and farmers block motorways in fourth day of actionMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesProtests over fuel pr…
BBC • Business
Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply
A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.
BBC • Business
Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait
Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC • World
The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks
Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.
Guardian • World
Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he co-founded
Legal action follows war of words with Sentebale chair after Duke of Sussex’s resignation as patronThe Duke of Sussex is being sued by Sentebale in the latest twist in the bitter fallout over the Afr…
BBC • World
South Korea deploys thermal imaging cameras in search for escaped zoo wolf
The male wolf, named Neukgu, escaped a zoo in the central city of Daejeon on Wednesday, officials said.
NPR • World
Shortlisted for an Oscar, 'Homebound' is a daring movie about two dear friends
The movie, now streaming on Netflix, defied current trends in Indian cinema to tell the true story of a friendship between a Muslim and a Hindu Dalit. Martin Scorsese was secretly involved.
Guardian • World
Concerns raised about motorbike tourist trail after death of British teenager in Vietnam
Local people say road conditions are rugged and weather unpredictable, while some say it has become too congestedThe recent death of a British gap-year student on the Ha Giang loop, a popular motorcy…
BBC • World
Palestinian shot dead during Israeli settler attack on occupied West Bank village
The killing came as ex-security chiefs warned "government sponsored Jewish terrorism" was out of control.
BBC • World
Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers
The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.
Guardian • World
Four men deported by US to Eswatini have right to see lawyer, court rules
The men, sent to the southern African country in July, have been denied in-person counsel for nine months Four men deported by the US to Eswatini and denied in-person legal counsel for nine months wh…
BBC • Business
Soaring pump prices drive US inflation to highest level in almost two years
A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.
BBC • Business
How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
BBC • Business
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
BBC • World
Man accused of coercing wife into sex with 120 men goes on trial in Sweden
The 61-year-old denies threatening physical violence and plying his wife with drugs to force her into having sex with strangers.
Guardian • World
Labor’s planned gambling ad limits have influencer ‘blind spots’, experts warn
‘Predatory industry’ adept at pivoting quickly to target new mediums and markets, says independent senator David Pocock Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor’s plan for a p…
Guardian • Technology
Fifteen-year-old Noah hasn’t been kicked off any social media platforms – he’s still fighting Australia’s under-16 ban in court
Millions of accounts have been deactivated since the ban came into effect in December, but Noah Jones found it was easily circumventedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our bre…
NPR • World
Five things to know about Hungary's election
Hungary votes Sunday in a pivotal test of Viktor Orbán's "illiberal democracy," as challenger Péter Magyar taps voter frustration, with stakes for Europe, NATO and the U.S.
Guardian • World
Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantánamo camp for Cuban migrants
Exclusive: Dozens of organizations write to Congress after general announced plan to ‘deal with’ those fleeing any humanitarian crisis on the islandDozens of US and international human rights organiz…
BBC • Business
Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair
The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.
Guardian • World
Peruvians to go to polls hoping to break cycle of instability
Soaring crime and corruption top voter concerns in highly unpredictable election with 35 candidates for presidentPeruvians go to the polls on Sunday hoping to break a cycle of instability that has pr…
NPR • World
VP Vance to lead U.S. team in Iran peace talks. And, Artemis II to return to Earth
Vice President Vance is heading to Pakistan to lead a U.S. team in talks aimed at ending the war in Iran. And, Artemis II is set to return to Earth today.
NPR • World
China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump
Xi Jinping and the KMT's Cheng Li-wun agreed to pursue peace, but Taiwan's ruling party worries it will enable Beijing to undermine its democracy.
NPR • World
Iran delegates arrive in Islamabad for talks with U.S., as ceasefire terms remain in dispute
The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in Lebanon, and Kuwait was attacked with drones.
BBC • Business
Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down?
UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.
Guardian • World
Trump ‘reaping bitter fruit’ of thinking Iran intervention as easy as Venezuela, says former diplomat
John Feeley says US president was ‘flush with victory’ of Maduro capture and could make same mistake in CubaDonald Trump is “reaping the bitter fruit” of erroneously thinking that the capture of Vene…
Guardian • World
Victim of ‘disgusting paedophile’ serving Australia’s longest sentence for child sex abuse tells of ‘lost decades’
Woman tells court ‘I lost my teenage self’ from abuse by teacher William ‘Rob’ Gilfillan, already in prison for offences against daughter Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA …
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Weather tracker: Cyclone Maila batters Solomon Islands with 115mph winds
Powerful storm brings destruction, while temperatures soar in Vietnam and torrential rain lashes South KoreaSevere Tropical Cyclone Maila, currently in the Solomon Sea, is expected to continue moving…
Guardian • Technology
Super Mario what?! The seven best obscure Mario games
As The Super Mario Galaxy Movie storms the box office, we look back at the best forgotten games inspired by Tetris, Lemmings and … vitamins? It should be no surprise that the latest Super Mario movi…
NPR • Technology
How governments have tried to hide information about the Iran war online
Governments are blocking the internet, banning social media posts and cutting access to commercial satellite images. But experts say that efforts to censor information have had mixed results.
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Cutting fuel to Australia ‘won’t happen’, says Singapore PM, as Albanese secures pledge from our largest petrol source
Australia and Singapore will ‘make maximum efforts to meet each other’s energy security needs’ in refined fuels and LNG, according to new agreementGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news …
Guardian • Technology
US summons bank bosses over cyber risks from Anthropic’s latest AI model
Fed chair Jerome Powell reportedly attends meeting in Washington following release of Claude MythosThe US Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, summoned major American bank chiefs to a meeting in Washin…
Guardian • World
Australian War Memorial updates Ben Roberts-Smith museum display – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHead of IMF says Iran war will permanently scar global economy even if peace is reachedThe head of the International …
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Australian War Memorial amends Ben Roberts-Smith display after former soldier charged with war crimes
Text on plaque in Hall of Valour updated to include references to war crime – murder charges and the ongoing legal processGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian War…
BBC • Business
This coat cost $248 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?
Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.
Guardian • Technology
‘Irresponsible failure’: Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse
Experts warn lapse could sharply reduce reports of abuse, echoing a 58% drop during a similar legal gap in 2021Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Europea…
BBC • Business
How families can get crisis support to heat homes
A crisis fund is going to support community groups who help people struggling to heat their homes.
BBC • Business
Furniture poverty on the rise, charity says
The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.
BBC • Business
Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs
The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.
Guardian • Technology
Reform UK voters least likely to see social media posts from family and friends, study finds
Thinktank says algorithms are fuelling isolation and division after analysing posts shown to social media usersReform UK voters are the least likely to see posts from friends and family on social med…
Guardian • World
Islamabad prepares to host historic negotiations between Iran and the US
In Pakistan’s capital, the army has been deployed, a public holiday has been declared and the streets are eerily emptyMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe streets of Islamabad were on strict lockdown…
BBC • Business
White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.
Guardian • World
Netanyahu says there is no ceasefire in Lebanon as Israel launches fresh strikes
Israeli PM says he will continue to attack Hezbollah ‘with full force’ after attacks that killed more than 300 peopleMiddle East crisis – live updatesBenjamin Netanyahu has said there is “no ceasefir…
Guardian • Technology
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over new rules for artificial intelligence
Company claims law regulating AI systems, set to go into effect in June, infringes on its first amendment rightsElon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has filed a lawsuit against the state…
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TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
BBC • Business
Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
Guardian • Technology
The best USB chargers in the US for phones, laptops, travel and more
These are the best USB chargers in the US to keep devices juiced up quickly and safely for all your tech needsSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsUSB…
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OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
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Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
BBC • World
Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'
Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.
Guardian • World
Wild chimpanzees recorded waging ‘civil war’ with coordinated attacks between two groups
New study describes what may be the first case of a unified community of chimps, in Uganda, turning on itselfOn a June day in 2015, primatologist Aaron Sandel was quietly observing a small cluster of…
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US accused of pressuring Latin America to cut ties with Cuban doctors program
Cuba accuses US of ‘extorting’ countries in pushing them to axe deals with Havana to send doctors on medical missionsCuba’s foreign minister has accused the United States of “extorting” Latin America…
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OpenAI shelves Stargate UK in blow to Britain’s AI ambitions
Artificial intelligence company cites high energy costs and regulation for putting landmark project on holdOpenAI has put on hold plans for a landmark UK investment citing high energy costs and regul…
BBC • Business
Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name
The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.
Guardian • Technology
The best water flossers in the UK, tested for that dentist-clean feeling
Floss without the faff with our expert-tested water flossers, from travel-size models to countertop jets• The best electric toothbrushes, testedThere isn’t much I miss from my pre-Invisalign “gappy t…
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‘The danger and value of water are in my blood’: how rain fences are making Dutch homes more climate resilient
Housing corporations are adopting rainwater storage in garden fences, reducing pressure during downpours and preserving water for times of droughtGood fences make good neighbours – but rain fences co…
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Lidl begins building its first ever pub
The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.
Guardian • World
A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: ‘I feel that this nightmare is not going to end’
Olivia has been detained for months at the sprawling Dilley center in Texas. She has lost 20lb, and wakes up every day with a headacheEach day in detention feels like 48 hours for Olivia.The 19-year-…
BBC • Business
UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.
BBC • Business
How the Iran war affects your money and bills
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
BBC • World
Watch: BBC asks Artemis II crew a question in space
The BBC’s Science Editor Rebecca Morelle has spoken to the Artemis II crew ahead of their likely splashdown on Saturday.
BBC • World
Watch: Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem Globetrotters
US exhibition squad, the Harlem Globetrotters, met the pontiff in the Vatican, helping him to spin a basketball on the tip of his finger.
BBC • Business
The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
Guardian • Technology
Anthropic keeps latest AI tool out of public’s hands for fear of enabling widespread hacking
AI company says purpose of its Claude Mythos model is to bolster defenses against hacking in common applicationsAnthropic on Tuesday said its yet-to-be-released artificial intelligence model called C…
NPR • Technology
Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'
OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders.
Guardian • World
How Pakistan secured ‘biggest diplomatic win in years’ with Iran ceasefire
Analysts say Pakistani officials’ efforts led to breakthrough that has helped avert catastrophe, at least for nowMiddle East crisis – live updatesPakistan’s leaders had almost lost hope. After more t…
BBC • Business
Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.
BBC • Business
Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months
Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.
BBC • Business
Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.
Guardian • Technology
How games capture the awe and terror of cosmic isolation
As real astronauts vanish behind the moon, games have long tried to evoke the fragile quiet of drifting through space• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereLast week’s launc…
BBC • Business
UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.