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Top Armed Forces Democrat: Trump has ‘become as fanatical as the regime leaders in Tehran’
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), the ranking member on the Senate Armed Services Committee, went after President Trump for a recent Truth Social post threatening that Iranian “civilization will die tonight,” referring to an 8 p.m. EDT deadline the president gave. “President Trump’s social media post goes beyond what any president should say or do. Threatening…
Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants
Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.
RFK Jr. moves to broaden CDC vaccine panel eligibility after federal judge found new members unqualified
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s amended charter for a vaccine advisory committee was published Monday and is set to go into effect soon, but there are currently no members after a federal judge effectively nullified those handpicked by the secretary. On April 6, Kennedy’s amended charter for the Advisory Committee on…
U.S., Israel and Iran Accelerate Strikes Ahead of Trump’s Deadline
The United States and Israel are trying to force Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, according to American and Israel officials.
U.S. Strikes Kharg Island as Trump Raises Iran Threats to Apocalyptic Levels
U.S. forces launched more than 90 “restrikes” on Kharg Island, Iran’s oil export hub, early on Tuesday but have avoided hitting oil infrastructure.
Watch live: NASA details progress on Artemis II’s historic moon flyby
NASA officials will provide an update on the Artemis II mission Tuesday afternoon, as the crew is expected to return to Earth on Friday. The 10-day mission, launched last Wednesday, marked the first crewed test flight to travel toward the moon in more than five decades. On Monday, the crew aboard the Orion spacecraft traveled…
Hasan Piker is a moron, but don’t cancel him — criticize him!
Go wherever you wish and talk to whomever you want to talk to, but if you have the chance, please tell them terrorism is actually bad and communism is a very dumb form of government that causes mass starvation. That’s all I ask for.
Commonwealth leaders vow to keep seeking reparations after Reform UK plan to halt visas
Politicians warn party’s pledge to ‘punish’ countries seeking justice for slavery will harm and isolate Britain Commonwealth politicians say they will not back down from seeking reparations as UK public figures, including a former Reform insider, warn the rightwing party’s pledge to “punish” countries seeking justice for slavery would harm and isolate Britain. This week, Reform UK said they would…
Pope says Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization is 'unacceptable'
Pope Leo XIV says that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization is “truly unacceptable” and that any attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law
French couple leave Iran after more than three years in jail
Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are on their way home after being allowed to leave the country, the French president says.
Antonia Romeo given powerful mandate to deliver No 10’s priorities
PM’s most senior civil servant now has task of rewriting civil service code and ‘making it recognised for improved productivity’ Antonia Romeo, Keir Starmer’s most senior civil servant, has been given a powerful new mandate to deliver his priorities, while Darren Jones, the No 10 chief secretary, has shifted to a role more focused on wider Whitehall reforms. Romeo, who was promoted last month ,…
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China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to explore a 'comprehensive solution'
China’s government has said that Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed not to escalate their conflict and to “explore a comprehensive solution” after several weeks of cross-border fighting between the tw…
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Iran War Live Updates: Fragile Cease-Fire Takes Hold as Both Sides Claim Victory
Global relief at the pause in fighting was tempered by uncertainty over what happens next. Israel declared its support for the two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran, but said it did not include …
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Even as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trump
Across Europe and the globe, the war has damaged economies, roiled politics and underscored a lack of options in dealing with President Trump’s whims.
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Trial of man accused of torture during Syria's civil war begins in the Netherlands
A Syrian man accused of crimes against humanity has denied charges of torture and sexual violence in a trial in the Netherlands
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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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War Decimated Iran’s Leadership and Pushed Up a New Generation
Since the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, authority has shifted to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Younger military leaders have come to the fore.
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Easter box office takings twice that of 2025 break despite exodus of Hongkongers
Despite the net outflow of Hongkongers over Easter, cinema box office takings over the first four days of the holiday more than doubled year on year to HK$25.93 million (US$3.31 million), compared …
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Cardi B says thieves spent $60,000 on her credit card
The singer says her card was used to buy designer clothes, telling the culprits "y'all going to jail".
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U.S. and Iran agree ceasefire and Taylor Frankie Paul alleges 'pattern of abuse': Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: The U.S. and Iran reach a two-week ceasefire deal less than two hours before Trump's deadline.
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Iran Cease-Fire Does Little to Convince Netanyahu’s Critics in Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had already declared victory over Iran once, in June last year. Few Israelis believe that the goals he set this time will be met, either.
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Ramiro Calle, meditation teacher, on cats: ‘They are natural yogis. They enter states of ecstasy with their eyes lost in infinity and relax like no one else’
This communicator combines his expertise in yoga with his deep love for animals. He is very knowledgeable about felines and is committed to raising awareness about their care and respect
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Dropping Fernandez - a sign of Rosenior's authority or a big risk?
Enzo Fernandez has given Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior the first major internal disciplinary issue of his brief tenure at Stamford Bridge - BBC Sport analyses the situation.
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What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.
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Palestine is Trump’s leverage to end the Iran War
What would happen if the U.S. were to offer to form Palestine as part of a deal to end this war?
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‘Ketamine Queen’ back in court for sentencing for her role in Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose
Jasveen Sangha was one of five people federally charged after Perry found dead in hot tub at his Pacific Palisades home in October 2023
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Australia’s most decorated living soldier to remain in jail after being charged with war crimes
Police refused him bail, and he spent Tuesday night at the Silverwater Correctional Complex in Sydney’s west
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JD Vance issues warning to Iran after ‘fragile ceasefire’
JD Vance has issued a warning to Iran after the two nations agreed to a two-week ceasefire .
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Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach ceasefire deal
The prime minister welcomes the deal, saying the UK will do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire".
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Iran war shows Trump not ‘reliable ally’ for UK, says Ed Davey – UK politics live
Lib Dem leader says conflict shows ‘classic Donald Trump cycle of destruction’ OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is proposing the extension of the four-day working week , as a response to AI taki…
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Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
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Trump claims a ‘Golden Age of the Middle East’ is on the way after Iran ceasefire: ‘Big money will be made’
President Trump jubilant after backing away from airstrikes threat, despite hostilities only being postponed for two weeks
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How China Built Its Vast Natural Gas Stockpile
Natural gas is hard to store, but China has found a way to do it, while also developing alternate suppliers and expanding production at home.
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Israel says Iran ceasefire does not include Lebanon
Israel's military said Wednesday its forces would continue their campaign against Hezbollah fighters, claiming the ceasefire with Iran does not apply to Lebanon. France 24's Noga Tarnopolsky has th…
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Liberal judge Chris Taylor wins election to Wisconsin supreme court – US politics live
Democratic-backed candidate’s win to Wisconsin supreme court gives liberals 5-2 edge on court Clay Fuller supports the war in Iran . Shawn Harris opposes it. Voters in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s form…
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Iran-US war latest: JD Vance issues warning to Tehran over ‘fragile ceasefire’ as Israel continues to attack Lebanon
Israel backs ceasefire deal but says it 'does not include Lebanon', while Iran-linked militias also say they will halt fighting
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Israel strikes southern Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire
Air strikes hit the Tyre and Nabatieh areas hours after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced.
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Pro-regime Iranians celebrate ceasefire
Supporters of Iran's Supreme Leader have been taking to the streets in Tehran to celebrate following the two week ceasefire announcement in the war with the US and Israel. US President Donald Trump…
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Delta Expects Strong Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs
The airline said demand for tickets remained very strong despite the effects of the war in Iran.
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Iran ceasefire: What happens next?
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal less than two hours before President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the w…
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UK house prices fall in March amid uncertain impact of Middle East conflict
Average price dips back below £300,000 after higher energy costs have knock-on effect on mortgage rates UK house prices fell in March, as the housing market lost momentum amid uncertainty over the …
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Middle East crisis live: Israel says Iran war ceasefire doesn’t include Lebanon as air strikes continue
Pakistan says it will host talks between US and Iran on Friday as JD Vance says ceasefire is a ‘fragile truce’ US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of…
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Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before US President Donald Trump's Wednesday deadline to obliterate the country, triggering global relief. Following the ann…
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US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz | First Thing
Donald Trump abandons threat for Iran to surrender or face destruction. Plus, why some people are ‘bad texters’ Good morning. The US and Iran agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire deal on Tues…
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China Pressed Iran Toward Cease-fire, Iranian Officials Say
Beijing appeared to have helped push Tehran to accept the two-week deal with the United States, reflecting China’s growing influence and its stake in avoiding a wider war.
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Taiwan opposition leader heads to China in what she calls a ‘journey for peace’
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun has arrived in China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she's calling a “journey for peace” as Beijing pushes for the self-governed island to c…
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Oil prices fall after ceasefire deal as questions over Hormuz Strait linger
A two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran on Wednesday led to a steep drop in oil prices and a rebound in Asian and European equities. In this edition, we see what the vario…
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Channel 4 scraps celebrity Bake Off episode starring sacked BBC DJ Scott Mills
The former DJ, who was sacked by the BBC last month, was due to appear on the show's celebrity spin-off.
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Trump just TACO’d away American credibility as he backs down on Iran threats
Trump used to rail against presidents not showing ‘backbone,’ Eric Garcia writes. Now, he has pulled another ‘TACO’
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Hong Kong car owner loses HK$500,000 in fuel membership card scam
A Hong Kong car owner has lost HK$500,000 (US$63,800) to scammers posing as petrol company staff who exploited surging fuel prices by offering bogus top-up deals for membership cards, police have s…
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All we know about Iran’s 10 point peace plan after agreeing two week ceasefire with US
Donald Trump agreed to the ceasefire at the eleventh hour, having threatened the end of a ‘whole civilization’
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Signs, seats and turf: Bills fans grab pieces of legendary stadium before demolition
Highmark Stadium, the home of the Buffalo Bills since 1973, will be demolished next year. Before that happens, fans had an opportunity to grab mementos from the legendary venue.
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Gulf Nations Face New Reality, Whether Cease-Fire Holds or Not
The countries will have to re-evaluate their relationships with Israel, Iran and the United States after a war that has exposed their vulnerability.
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Network Rail worker wins race harassment case after EDL leaflet left in locker
Colleagues left anti-Islam leaflet in locker belonging to Parmjit Bassi, who is not a Muslim, and accused him of knife attack A Network Rail worker has won a race harassment case after his colleagu…
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How Pakistan deployed ‘flattery as foreign policy’ to broker US-Iran ceasefire
A hastily brokered truce allows both Washington and Tehran to claim victory and enables Donald Trump to climb down the escalatory ladder. But can Islamabad deliver lasting peace? Shweta Sharma reports
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US-Iran ceasefire: 'Still unclear what is to be negotiated'
Donald Trump has added more confusion to the terms of the ceasefire agreed with Iran by telling AFP that the US had a “15-point” proposal for talks set to take place in the next two weeks, having e…
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Vance praises Orbán on Ukraine during his ‘unprecedented’ Hungary visit – Europe live
US vice-president also criticises EU and UK energy policies in speech at private school in Budapest Oh, you can see where this is going to go. In his second question, the moderator tries to bait JD…
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Oil prices plunge and stocks jump after Trump announces conditional ceasefire with Iran
Brent crude oil drops to $93 a barrel as Iran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz under its management Middle East crisis – live updates US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran sayi…
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Declarations of victory in Iran after ceasefire agreed with US
An agreement for a two-week ceasefire with the US and Israel is being hailed as a victory in Iran, reports France 24's correspondent Reza Sayah, with state media claiming the deal is "yet another r…
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A former forced laborer explains how online romance scams work: ‘Tell her something that will tug at her heartstrings’
Indian computer expert Mohammed Muzahir was lured with a fake job offer to carry out mass scams targeting Westerners from Laos
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Gulf countries report attacks despite Iran ceasefire
A number of Gulf states have reported being targeted by Iranian strikes despite the ceasefire agreed between Iran, the US and Israel. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates said missiles heading for th…
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