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French man charged with locking son in van for more than a year
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Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity Sentebale he co-founded
Prince Harry left the charity last year in an acrimonious dispute over how Sentebale was being managed.
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Middle East crisis live: Trump warns of fresh strikes on Iran if talks fail as Vance heads to Pakistan
US president says that warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if Saturday’s Islamabad talks fail to produce a dealNetanyahu says there is no ceasefire in Lebanon as Israel launches …
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Lebanon says ceasefire must be in place before Israel talks
Lebanon will only take part in talks with Israel if a ceasefire is already in place, a senior official tells the BBC.
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Epstein survivors criticise Melania Trump after surprise statement – US politics live
First lady had called for a public hearing for survivors but a group of those affected say they have ‘done their part’ and reiterate calls for Pam Bondi to be questionedSurvivors of Epstein’s abuse a…
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Reform UK local election candidate was twice disciplined by Tories over ‘racist comments’
Conservatives disowned Derek Bullock in 2023 after he allegedly used racial slur to call for people of Pakistani heritage to be shotA Reform UK candidate for next month’s council elections was twice …
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Orbán and rival Magyar hold rallies as Hungary election campaigns enter final stretch – as it happened
Opposition candidate Péter Magyar holds rally outside Budapest as Orbán visits Székesfehérvár ahead of Sunday electionOrbán and Magyar trade accusations in last days of Hungary election campaignAshif…
Al Jazeera • World
Is the US-Iran ceasefire already doomed?
Even if the talks fail to produce a deal, a return to an all-out war may still be averted.
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OIC condemns Israeli approval of 34 new West Bank settlements
The Palestinian Presidency's office condemned the plan as a "flagrant violation of international law".
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California coffee chain faces backlash after pledge to remove Pride flags
Petition with 4,000 signatures decries ‘slap in the face’, saying Philz made fortune off LGBTQ+ communitySign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPhilz, a popular …
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Remaining in Nato is in best interests of US, says Keir Starmer
PM pushes back after Trump’s threats to leave alliance and says European members must do more in light of Iran warKeir Starmer has said it is in the best interests of the US to stay in Nato and that …
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Labour MPs propose specialist sexual offences courts to help trials backlog
Rebels put forward amendments to courts bill in attempt to stop government plans to cut back on jury trialsLabour MPs are hoping to hijack plans to cut back on jury trials in England and Wales by pro…
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One dead and 27 injured after bus with British passengers crashes in Canary Islands
Vehicle veered into a ravine on island of La Gomera while transporting a tour group for a boat excursionA man has died and 27 people are in hospital after a bus carrying British passengers crashed in…
Al Jazeera • World
US federal court hears new case against Trump tariffs
The case is to overturn the temporary tariffs that Trump imposed after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier ones.
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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.
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Man arrested after four die trying to cross Channel in small boat
Two men and two women were swept away by currents while attempting to board dinghy off French coastA man has been arrested on suspicion of endangering life after four people died in a small boat Chan…
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Kamala Harris says she’s ‘thinking about’ running for president again in 2028
Former vice-president spoke before a crowd at Al Sharpton’s National Action Network gathering in New YorkUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailKamala Harri…
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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…
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Hawaii’s Kilauea erupts, blasting lava sky-high
Lava shot into the air, illuminating the night sky, as Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano erupted.
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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.
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Doctors’ leader claims new reduced pay offer killed chances of ending strikes in England
Exclusive: Deal for resident doctors was in sight when sudden change by ministers forced latest action, says Jack FletcherMinisters killed the chance to end strikes by resident doctors when they sudd…
Al Jazeera • World
Starmer and Trump talked military options to reopen Strait of Hormuz
British PM Starmer said he and US President Donald Trump discussed “military capabilities” to reopen Hormuz.
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Israeli settlers turn Passover into celebration of ethnic cleansing
Palestinians displaced by settler violence confront loss of community as settlers celebrate their forced expulsions.
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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.
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Home Office starts crackdown on EU citizens’ post-Brexit rights to live in UK
Concerns raised over use of travel data in determining whether people are ‘continuously’ in UK, after HMRC fiasco Ministers are to start removing post-Brexit residency rights from EU citizens who are…
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Netanyahu removes Spain from Gaza coordination centre over ‘hostility’
Israel's Netanyahu accused Spain of waging a 'diplomatic war' against Israel.
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Trump’s war and Melania’s Epstein statement, with US editor Betsy Reed – The Latest
Melania Trump made a surprise appearance at the White House on Thursday to announce that she ‘never had a relationship’ with the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine M…
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Orbán and Magyar trade accusations in last days of Hungary election campaign
Polls suggest lead for opposition candidate before vote on Sunday as both allege enlistment of foreign interferenceEurope live – latest updatesHungary elections: what is at stake and who is likely to…
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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…
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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%.
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Survivors of Epstein’s abuse accuse Melania Trump of ‘shifting burden’ on to victims
Outrage from survivors follows first lady’s statement calling on Congress to hold public hearings with victims of Epstein’s abuseSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in you…
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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.
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JD Vance expects ‘positive’ US-Iran war talks as he departs for Pakistan
Vice president says Trump gave 'pretty clear guidelines' on talks, which will be productive if Iran does not 'play' US.
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LIVE: Real Madrid vs Girona – La Liga
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our text commentary as Real look to close on Barcelona.
Al Jazeera • World
US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad face massive hurdles
Ali Vaez, says upcoming talks between the US and Iran may be marred by a deficit of trust.
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In Peru’s presidential race, a pro-Trump frontrunner sinks in final stretch
Donald Trump has sought greater influence over Latin America, but in Peru's election, will a pro-Trump stance pay off?
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Potholes and progress: Mamdani reflects on 100 days as New York’s mayor
Mamdani's first 100 days marked by childcare reforms, pothole fixes and polarising debates over affordability policies.
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Peers vote to ban pornography depicting sex acts between stepfamily members
Amendment calling for step-incest to be included in ban on harmful content passes by just one voteThe government has agreed to ban the production of pornography depicting sex acts between stepfamily …
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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.
Al Jazeera • World
Inflation rises in US amid Iran war, Hormuz blockade
Government report shows gasoline going up by 21.2 percent in March as petrol remains above $4 per gallon despite truce.
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Zelenskyy says Ukrainian interceptors downed Iran drones in the Middle East
Ukraine's Zelenskyy previously announced that 228 Ukrainian experts had been deployed to the region.
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EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.
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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.
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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…
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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…
Al Jazeera • World
Pakistan sets modest goal for US-Iran summit: A deal to keep talks going
US-Iran talks open in Islamabad with mediators focused on keeping dialogue alive amid deep divisions.
Al Jazeera • World
Artemis II splashdown: When it lands, risks and how to watch live
The Orion spacecraft will make its return to Earth at 00:07 GMT, splashing down off the San Diego coast.
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.
Al Jazeera • World
Vance expects ‘positive’ Iran talks as he heads to Islamabad
US VP JD Vance says Trump gave “clear guidelines” for Iran talks in Pakistan and expects “positive” negotiations.
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…
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Dutch police urge victims of 'international sextortion campaign' to come forward
Dutch police have warned that dozens of women and girls were coerced into degrading sexual acts on camera in several countries.
Al Jazeera • World
Israel threatens healthcare as it continues to attack Lebanon
Israel threatens healthcare as it continues to attack Lebanon
Al Jazeera • World
Russia suffers ‘record’ soldier casualties as Ukraine ups drone production
Russian casualties are mounting, recruitment is falling and territorial gains are dwindling.
Al Jazeera • World
‘Neither war nor peace’: What Gaza looks like six months into ‘ceasefire’
Following October 2025 agreement, attacks continue, aid is insufficient and regional conflicts deepen instability.
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.
Al Jazeera • World
Gaza father searches for his children’s remains in the rubble for years
A father in the Al Bureij camp in Gaza survived an Israeli airstrike but four of his children died.
Al Jazeera • World
Egypt and Al-Ahly keeper El-Shenawy banned four games for striking referee
El-Shenawy was incensed after Al-Ahly's appeal for a penalty following a handball in stoppage time was denied.
Al Jazeera • World
Liverpool boss Slot says club and fans back him before Anfield protests
Slot says he feels 'complete support' despite mounting pressure after a disastrous season.
Al Jazeera • World
‘For Trump, this is seen as an unmitigated failure, this war’
“For Trump, this is seen as an unmitigated failure, this war,” said Omar Rahman.
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…
BBC • World
Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya
The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.
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.
BBC • World
Russia and Ukraine agree to Orthodox Easter truce
Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon through Easter Sunday.
Al Jazeera • World
Sorry Keir Starmer, the Middle East does not listen to Britain any more
Britain's PM visited the Gulf and said many of the right things. But when you do the wrong things, words don't matter.
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
Trump says Iran 'doing a very poor job' in reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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.
NPR • World
Vance heads to Pakistan for talks to end the war between Iran, the US and Israel
Vice President JD Vance enters his highest-profile moment Friday as lead U.S. negotiator in face-to-face talks with Iran.
Guardian • World
War has given Iran new leverage for nuclear programme, say US former envoys
Negotiators of 2015 deal say Tehran has seen how cutting off Hormuz strait can help it counter asymmetry of powerMiddle East crisis – live updatesFormer US envoys who dealt with Iran have said that t…
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.
BBC • World
German transgender far-right extremist arrested in Czech Republic
German media reports say Marla-Svenja Liebich used to be a member of a neo-Nazi group called Blood and Honour.
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…
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’He’s mentally unstable’: Iranian American in Congress condemns Trump’s war and pushes for his removal
Democratic representative Yassamin Ansari says the war has only more deeply entrenched the Iranian regimeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump is a…
NPR • World
India cracks down on social media jokes criticizing prime minister
As criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to the Iran war grows, government censors are scrambling to knock down memes that use the Indian leader as the punchline.
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.
NPR • World
War in Iran strands tons of tea in Kenyan port
Iran war-linked shipping disruptions have stranded 8 million kg of tea in the Kenyan port of Mombasa, costing the industry about $8 million a week in mounting losses.
NPR • World
Israel and Lebanon to hold ceasefire talks
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to hold direct ceasefire talks for the first time in decades in a bid to halt the violence in southern Lebanon.
NPR • World
Hungary's ruling party accuses Ukraine of sabotage as it readies for crucial election
Ukraine is playing an outsized role in Hungary's election, where the Kremlin-aligned ruling party accuses Kyiv of sabotaging pipelines, laundering money and dragging Hungarians into war.
BBC • World
Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors
She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".
BBC • World
US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African
Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.
Guardian • World
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 …
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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…
BBC • World
Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.
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…
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Gulf states rethink security in light of US-Israel war on Iran
Whatever outcome of ceasefire talks, the region will have to live with a continuing threat from the regime in TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesGulf nations will seek to add security partners as…
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…
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Australia fuel watch tracker: check current petrol and diesel prices, service station outages and shipments – in charts
How much fuel does Australia have left today, and when could we run out? Track how much petrol and diesel prices have risen near you in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country.Get our breaking news …
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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.
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Furniture poverty on the rise, charity says
The Harrogate-based charity warns donations of furniture are falling while demand continues to grow.
Guardian • World
Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader people on both sides of strait are Chinese in rare meeting
Cheng Li-wun’s visit to Beijing has sparked controversy in Taiwan, with critics accusing her of being too close to ChinaIn a rare meeting with Taiwan’s opposition leader, China’s president, Xi Jinpin…
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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…
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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…
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Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel – as it happened
This live blog has now closed. Our coverage of the Middle East crisis continues hereThe UK foreign minister, Yvette Cooper, has said Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire agreement. In other rema…
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.
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Trump says Iran's handling of Strait of Hormuz is 'not the agreement we have'
The US president accused Iran of "doing a very poor job" with the waterway as Israel and Lebanon to begin peace talks.
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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Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68
The Bronx born rapper's global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s.
BBC • World
India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media
The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.
BBC • Business
TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
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Fears over West Africa's Islamist insurgency dominate Benin's election campaign
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.
BBC • World
Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
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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.
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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.
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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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Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.
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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…
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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.
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French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess
Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.
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Strait of Hormuz not open, Abu Dhabi’s oil chief says as crude prices rise
Uncertainty over US-Iran ceasefire pushes price of Brent crude towards $100 a barrelBusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe boss of Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil company has …
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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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Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.
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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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Argentina approves Milei’s glacier mining bill amid environmental protests
Legislative change backed by libertarian president makes it easier to extract metals in frozen parts of the AndesArgentina’s congress has approved a bill promoted by the libertarian president, Javier…
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Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza
The Israeli military claims Mohammed Wishah was a "Hamas terrorist" - which the Qatar-based network has previously denied.
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Lidl begins building its first ever pub
The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.
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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-…
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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.
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BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
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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
Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries
The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".
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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.
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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.
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Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'
The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.
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…
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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…
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British computer scientist denies he is bitcoin developer Satoshi Nakamoto
New York Times report claims London-born Adam Back is creator of the cryptocurrency after comparing writingsA British computer scientist has insisted he is not the elusive developer of bitcoin, after…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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What do businesses want ahead of the election?
Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.
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Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer
The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.
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India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief
India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.
Guardian • World
Explainer: What is in Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan and will the US agree to it?
Two-week ceasefire comes after Trump spoke to Pakistan’s leaders, with China also believed to be exerting influence over TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasef…
BBC • Business
The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
Guardian • World
US seeks to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia despite new Costa Rica deal
Man born in El Salvador has been fighting removal to series of ‘third’ countries after mistaken deportation last yearUS government attorneys on Tuesday told a federal judge the Department of Homeland…
BBC • Business
Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities
Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.
NPR • Technology
ICE acknowledges it is using powerful spyware
In a letter sent last week, ICE's top official indicated to members of Congress that the agency is using a spyware tool to intercept encrypted messages of fentanyl traffickers.