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These rock-climbing fish can shimmy up a 50-foot waterfall
New research from the Democratic Republic of Congo offers a behavioral and anatomical portrait of a species that can achieve surprising athletic feats.
Retired Army general predicts Iran war could wrap up in ‘less than 60 days’
Retired four-star Army Gen. Jack Keane suggested Sunday that the conflict with Iran could be over in “likely less than 60 days” if the U.S. keeps up the pace of its bombing campaign against Tehran. “I think we’re going to wrap this operation up if we stay able to continue to execute at the speed…
Former World Bank chief says Iran economy collapsing into ‘barter system’ amid conflict
Former World Bank President David Malpass predicted Sunday that Iran’s economy could collapse into a “barter system” as the country’s financial crisis worsens amid the conflict with the U.S. and Israel. “All around the world, people in poor countries struggle with getting money, and they go back to a barter system where — and I’m…
New ad campaign speaks out against Trump’s threat to ‘federalize’ elections
A new Republican-backed political ad set to debut on Sunday pushes back against President Trump’s suggestion that he would “nationalize” state elections. The “Power Grab” campaign from RightCount Action will run on Fox News and Newsmax on Sunday, before rolling out onto digital platforms. The 30-second ad, shared exclusively with The Hill before the campaign’s…
740K pans sold at Walmart, Costco may pose burn hazards
You should stop using the pans immediately.
Move over, Easter Bunny: cats are the stars in Hong Kong this holiday
Hong Kong has swapped the Easter Bunny for a festive feline, with giant cat installations and murals delighting visitors and residents citywide. A gigantic ginger cat has been greeting travellers at Hong Kong International Airport while three inflatable marmalade felines lie sprawled across a lawn at the West Kowloon Cultural District, delighting visitors to the arts hub. In Yau Ma Tei, local…
In fight against ICE facemasks, Black Democrats point to history
The Democrats’ push to prohibit facemasks for federal immigration officers is a new fight with very old roots. While Democrats have demanded the ban only in the wake of a pair of fatal shootings by masked agents in Minnesota just this year, many lawmakers are pointing to the country’s long history of racial violence as…
Jet fuel costs skyrocket amid Iran war, exacerbating crisis for airlines, travelers
An international jet fuel shortage is driving up airfares and triggering thousands of flight cancellations as airlines grapple with rising costs. Analysts warn the crisis could deepen in the coming weeks, with the war in Iran showing little sign of easing and jet fuel prices continuing to climb. Since before the war began, the price…
Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
The Gaza health ministry says Israeli fire has killed at least 700 people since the ceasefire began
Iran’s Defenses Have Been Struck, but They Can Still Fire Missiles and Drones
Iran has sent waves of missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf states in recent weeks and shot down an American fighter jet on Friday.
High Gas Prices Push More Drivers to Consider EVs
From the gas pump to the auto show, drivers are talking about electric vehicles.
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UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any U.S.-Iran deal
About a fifth of global oil and liquefied gas supplies normally pass through the Strait of Hormuz per day, but Iran has reduced traffic, triggering a global energy crisis.
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Middle East crisis live: Tehran warns Trump over strait of Hormuz threat; Netanyahu suggests Israel helped rescue downed US crew member
Iran’s parliamentary speaker decries US president’s ‘reckless moves’ after expletive-ridden threat; Israeli PM says Trump ‘expressed his appreciation for Israel’s help’ Trump warns Iran to reopen s…
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New German law requires men under 45 to seek approval from military for long stays abroad
Controversial clause in new military law fuels concern over potential conscription
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Chilean zoo stages an Easter egg hunt with treats for the animals
Chile’s largest private zoo has staged an event resembling an Easter egg hunt with several of its animal residents searching for their food, packaged as Easter egg-themed treats
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Track current petrol and diesel prices, service station outages and shipments – Australia's fuel crisis in charts
How much fuel does Australia have left today, and when could we run out? Check how much petrol and diesel prices have risen near you in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country since the US and Isr…
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30 passengers evacuate after cruise ship runs aground on a reef in Fiji
Thirty passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship that ran aground on a reef in Fiji
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Displaced by war, Lebanon's Christians mark Easter far from their homes and churches
Many Lebanese Christians are marking Easter far from their homes and churches, displaced by Israel's war with the militant Hezbollah group
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Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London
Pressure is mounting for the American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer
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North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for U.S. talks, Seoul says
Seoul's spy agency said Pyongyang had not sent weapons or aid to Tehran, while carefully managing its public messaging since the war's start.
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Congo to receive third-country deportees from the US under new deal
Congo will receive some deportees from the U.S. as part of a new deal under the Trump administration’s third-country program
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Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued an expletive-filled threat to escalate strikes on Iran if it doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline
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Testosterone isn’t a magic cure-all for middle age
The reality is that there is currently no FDA-approved testosterone product for women.
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America’s big personalities are shrinking its greatness
A new generation wearied of managerialism, partly because memories of the bad old days faded and partly because managerialism, like all regimes, became self-indulgent.
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Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk apologizes for performance against Man City
Liverpool's limp surrender sparked a mass exodus of its 8,000 fans well before the final whistle.
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Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns of ‘devastating’ response if Trump follows through on swear-laden threats
US president threatens to hit Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Japan-owned tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
Iran has effectively closed the strait, a critical route for global crude oil and gas, leading to fuel shortages and soaring energy prices across the globe.
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Storm Dave forces plane to approach runway sideways in strong winds
An Aer Lingus passenger jet was forced to approach Dublin airport sideways for landing during severe gales and blustery showers brought by Storm Dave.
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Female coaches make huge difference - Scarratt
More female coaches would be "huge" for women's rugby, says new Red Roses coach Emily Scarratt.
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Man’s body found after being swept away in outback flood waters
Three-day search effort ends after 65-year-old disappeared near Innamincka in remote north-eastern South Australia on Easter Saturday Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Po…
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Trump Escalates Threat to Hit Iranian Power Plants After U.S. Rescues Downed Airman
President Trump used an expletive-laden social media post to taunt Iranian leaders, saying that the United States would attack if they did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Search for 81-year-old hiker missing in Tuen Mun enters third day
The search for an 81-year-old mainland Chinese man who went missing while hiking on Hong Kong’s MacLehose Trail entered its third day on Monday, with a veteran mountaineer calling for better promot…
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Valid Euro Car Parks ticket holders chased by debt collectors
Even if motorists can provide evidence they’ve paid for parking, they are threatened with bailiffs and court Drivers have accused a leading car park management company of issuing “false” parking fi…
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People living with incontinence face shortage of sanitary pads as NHS limits supplies
More than half of NHS trusts have cap on availability of products, forcing patients to pay for products themselves Millions of people across the UK living with incontinence are facing shortages of …
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Oil back above $110 as Asian markets react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran
Trump issues new ultimatum to Tehran to end its chokehold over major Persian Gulf waterway
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From digging coal to selling noodles? China’s mining workers face change
As China runs away from the rest of the world in developing renewable energy, its coal mining industry is facing the prospect of major change
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After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war
Children and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky
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Hungary's Orbán has long annoyed the European Union. Now some hope he faces defeat
Hungary's upcoming election has significant implications for the European Union
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How many people have been killed in the US-Israel war on Iran since the conflict began?
Death tolls from the war as reported by countries as of April 5
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How many people have been killed in the Iran war?
Thousands across the Middle East have died in the Iran war, which began when the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on Feb. 28.
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Japan arranging summit with Iran, Takaichi says
The prime minister's comments come as Donald Trump wars Tehran that the U.S. will bomb Iranian power plants unless it opens up the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv steps up attacks on Putin’s oil network in defiance of Western allies
Ukraine is focusing its strikes on port and oil infrastructure critical to Russian exports
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Trump reveals his exact deadline before he unleashes ‘hell’ on Iran after profanity-laced threats
Asked about the risk to the Iranian people, the president insists ‘the civilians want me to do it’
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'The final indignity' - Families battle to claw back care home cash
Relatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.
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Totti, Puyol, Maldini, Carragher - ranking football's greatest one-club men
From Francesco Totti to Matthew Le Tissier, one-club men share a rare and special bond with the fans - we've ranked the top 10 here.
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Ligue 1: Monaco defeat Marseille as Champions League race tightens
AS Monaco beat Marseille (2-1) in Ligue 1 matchday 28. Thanks to this victory, Monaco (5th) have drawn level with Marseille (4th).
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Queues stretch past an hour as traffic jams hit mega bridge during Easter, Ching Ming
Traffic at the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge reached peak levels during the first two days of the Easter and Ching Ming holidays, with checkpoint queues sometimes exceeding an hour, raising concern…
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Lakers' Luka Doncic to seek treatment hamstring strain in Europe
Doncic sustained the injury in Thursday's 139-96 loss to Oklahoma City. The team announced Friday after an MRI that he will miss at least the remainder of the regular season.
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Why it's time for Rose to come of age at Masters
In the field for this week's 90th Masters there will be no player seeking a first Augusta crown with a better pedigree than Justin Rose, writes Iain Carter.
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NASA's Artemis II crew readies for Monday's lunar flyby. Here's what you need to know
At its closest point, the crew of Artemis II will loop about 4,000 miles from the lunar surface late Monday. The astronauts will also venture farther into space than any previous human mission.
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Survivor of 2011 disaster works to keep people healthy with fermented food
After surviving the Great East Japan Earthquake while pregnant, Asami Kurihara obtained a certification for being a fermented food sommelier.
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Compensation for crime victims capped in 1996 not enough, say campaigners
Figures suggest if £500,000 limit set for Great Britain 30 years ago was adjusted for inflation the maximum would be more than £1m A 30-year freeze on compensation for victims of crime should be li…
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Hong Kong’s MPF set to report worst performance in 3 years in March
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) is poised to report a loss of over HK$100 billion (US$12.8 billion) for March this week, its worst monthly loss in dollar terms since its inception 25 yea…
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National auction clearance rate hits lowest point since 2022 – as it happened
This blog is now closed Watch American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson win her Stawell Gift heat The Paris Olympic 100m silver medallist started from scratch but powered past the field with ease. Con…
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When Suzuki met Suzuki: why a Tokyo dating agency is matching couples with the same name
Japan’s ban on married couples having different surnames has prompted an event to highlight people’s reluctance to change their name At the very least, the three men and three women calming their n…
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Passengers forced to stand for hours on regional Victoria trains as free tickets supercharge long weekend demand
Reduced public holiday services and school holidays heighten pressure on network, leading to overcrowding Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free a…
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A milestone for Artemis II: Astronauts enter the 'lunar sphere of influence'
The crew’s Orion capsule entered what’s known as the lunar sphere of influence at around 12:41 a.m. ET Monday, crossing into the region of space where the moon’s gravitational pull is stronger than…
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'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as Northern Ireland brings in miscarriage leave
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
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Japanese troops make history by joining military drills in Philippines
The GSDF soldiers on Monday became the first "combat-capable" Japanese troops to train in the Southeast Asian country since the end of World War II.
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Deontay Wilder calls out Joshua after beating Derek Chisora
Wilder came face to face with Joshua as he walked past the Briton after the fight. The two fist-bumped, and the American said, "Let's do it."
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Carlos Alcaraz plans to play full clay-court season and get 'socks dirty'
The world No. 1, who gets his bid for a second straight Monte Carlo Masters title under way next week, has never played a complete European clay-court season.
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