The 1980s Iran-Iraq War should have warned us not to underestimate Iran
How this turns out is anyone’s guess, but it appears that the U.S. arrogantly underestimated the enemy’s resilience.
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Mark Kelly: ‘Illegal orders’ to make civilians suffer in Iran would be ‘black mark’ on military, US
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) hit back at a recent post from President Trump threatening Iranian infrastructure, saying Monday that “threatening to target power plants and other non-military targets is not strength.” “If those words become orders to destroy civilian infrastructure with no valid military purpose, it’s hard to see how they would not violate the…
Democrats rip Trump Iran ‘whole civilization’ threat: ‘Pure evil’
Democratic members of Congress on Tuesday lambasted President Trump’s ominous threat toward Iran’s “whole civilization,” with some calling the president’s words “pure evil.” Trump gave Iran a deadline of 8 p.m. EDT on Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a peace deal with the U.S. The president wrote on Truth Social that…
Democrats call for Trump’s removal over threat against Iran
A wave of Democrats on Tuesday called to remove President Trump from office over his threats against Iran ahead of an 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday deadline for Tehran to cut a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “Donald Trump is openly threatening war crimes against the entirety of Iranian civilization. 25th Amendment proceedings must…
Iranians unite in human chains to protect infrastructure amid Trump threats
Iranians have formed human chains across several cities, gathering on bridges and around power plants in a show of defiance as tensions with the US and Israel intensify.
Older workers are retiring instead of having to learn AI during their last years on the job
The number of Americans in the workforce over the age of 55 hit a record low last month
First Nation asks court to block Alberta referendum on seceding from Canada
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation has asked a court to halt the separatist push, arguing it would violate their treaty rights A First Nation in Alberta has said that a separatist push for the province to secede from Canada is “consummately irresponsible and dishonourable” and should be shut down, arguing in court that a proposed referendum would violate their treaty rights. A minority of residents of the…
Can Starmer maintain ‘defensive strikes’ stance as Trump escalates threats on Iran?
As US threatens to attack civilian infrastructure, UK’s distinction between defence and attack is under strain • Donald Trump says ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Iran ignores demands In Downing Street, Keir Starmer has been at pains to emphasise that he will only authorise the use of UK bases by the US for “defensive” strikes on Iranian military targets. In the White House, Donald Trump has…
Family sues Connecticut hospital after their son died ‘as a telehealth doctor watched over his ICU care’
The 26-year-old dental student died in August 2024
In post-WWII America, the Levittown house was a house for all — as long as you weren't Black
They weren’t the most impressive-looking houses: boxy and small, two bedrooms with a living room and kitchen, no basement, tossed up one after another in assembly-line fashion
Bill Gates to appear before House panel in Epstein investigation
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight panel in June as part of its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a person familiar with the matter told The Hill. Gates, who is among the prominent figures who have faced backlash over ties to Epstein, is slated to appear before the House Oversight…
The US military needs a commercial backup plan for an AI chip crisis
The vast commercial AI infrastructure that powers everyday applications remains largely off-limits for classified military operations.
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HSBC’s HK$5 billion headquarters opens in Hong Kong in 1986 – SCMP archive
This article was first published on April 8, 1986. Billion dollar brilliance by Staff Reporters The new $5.2 billion headquarters of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corpn was formally opened last…
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Russia’s Supreme Court chief says Russian courts are the best place to seek justice
Russia’s Supreme Court chief Igor Krasnov argued in an article published by the Russian business outlet RBC that foreign judicial systems offer no guarantee of impartiality or objectivity, and that…
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Tributes after British teen dies in reported Vietnam motorbike fall
Orla Wates is remembered by her mother as "beautiful, independent and very funny".
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Keir Starmer welcomes Iran war ceasefire as he heads to Gulf to meet regional leaders – UK politics live
PM to meet partners in region to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of Hormuz Opening new oil and gas fields in the North Sea would “send a shock wave around…
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49% of Russians still read Telegram channels despite blocking, Levada poll finds
Nearly half of Russians — 49 percent — continued to read Telegram channels even as the app was effectively blocked across the country, the Levada Center polling organization found. Twenty percent s…
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Israel Says Iran Cease-Fire Does Not Extend to Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted an earlier statement from Pakistan that said the deal included Lebanon, where Israel is at war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
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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 the president’s whims.
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Young people in Japan have the lowest expectations for themselves and their country
A new survey has found that when compared with other nations that form the major global powers, only 16% of Japanese respondents were optimistic about the future of Japan.
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Netanyahu says Trump’s ceasefire deal does not include Lebanon as strikes continue
Hezbollah says it has agreed to halt strikes against Israel but the IDF says it will continue combat operations
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JD Vance continues Hungary visit after accusing EU of election interference – Europe live
US vice-president has repeatedly endorsed Viktor Orbán ahead of key election on Sunday For his speech in Budapest – about to start any moment now – JD Vance will be welcomed at the Mathias Corvinus…
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European nation announces social media ban for under-15s
Australia became the first country globally to block access to social media for under-16s last year
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Middle East crisis live: Iran war ceasefire doesn’t include Lebanon, says Israel
Pakistan’s PM had said the ceasefire would cover Lebanon; IDF ‘continues fighting and ground operations’ against Hezbollah US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reop…
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Georgia, Wisconsin Elections Show Declining Appetite for Republican Candidates
A Republican won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat, but Democrats shifted the district 25 points to the left since the 2024 presidential race. Conservative candidates lost in Wisconsin, too.
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U.S., Iran and Israel Agree to Cease-Fire
The deal came shortly before President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastation. Israel said the cease-fire did not include Lebanon.
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‘We’d all be in the destruction zone!’ Can anything stop today’s nuclear free-for-all?
The Lib Dems’ Sue Miller has spent most of her life trying to reduce the risk of nuclear war. And it’s not going well. Why are so few people talking about non-proliferation, let alone disarmament? …
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Stung by Voters, Republican Legislators Move to Curb Citizen Initiatives
After citizens in Republican states used ballot measures to protect abortion, expand Medicaid and raise the minimum wage, statehouses are moving to make such initiatives much harder.
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Abortion clinics are closing nationwide. Could urgent care help fill the gap?
When the only clinic that offered abortions in Michigan's rural Upper Peninsula closed, an urgent care decided to step in to fill the gap. Now, others are considering similar moves as brick-and-mor…
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Colleges are trying to boost student voting. A Trump probe freezes data for that work
To figure out how to boost student voting, colleges have relied on a study about campus voter registration and turnout rates. A Trump administration investigation has cut schools off from new data.
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Your sarcasm is showing — and its history is surprisingly violent
Some people use sarcasm jokingly. But funnily enough, we tend not to find it witty when we're on the receiving end.
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Police arrest man on suspicion of stealing personal data of 56,000 patients
Hong Kong police have arrested a man working for a contractor commissioned by the Hospital Authority on suspicion of stealing the personal data of more than 50,000 patients, the South China Morning…
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Sean Duffy tells Americans who can’t afford to fly that soaring costs are ‘short term’ thanks to Trump
Transportation Secretary responded to questions about the soaring cost of jet fuel amid the Iran war
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Almost a third of ferry fleet out of action on Scotland's west coast
CalMac's chief executive says an "unprecedented situation" has worsened, with 10 vessels currently unable to sail.
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Decorated Australian veteran remains behind bars on Afghan war crime charges
Australia’s most decorated living veteran did not apply for bail when the war crime murder charges against him were listed in a Sydney court Wednesday
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Israel says operations in Lebanon to continue despite Trump’s ceasefire
Israeli military announces further action against Hezbollah, contradicting statements from Pakistan and Iran Middle East crisis – live updates Israel said its military operations in Lebanon would c…
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HKUST launches 5-year study into long lifespans of Chinese people
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has launched a five-year study into why Chinese people often enjoy long lifespans, and hopes to recruit 500 residents aged 90 or older for…
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Ukraine claims Russia is giving Iran cyber intelligence to hone military base attacks
Russia has reportedly been giving Iran detailed imagery of military bases across the Middle East
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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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Secret FBI report warned of elevated Iranian threat to US targets – despite Trump claims
The report said Iranian security services have attempted to kidnap and kill Americans in recent years
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Israel says Iran ceasefire 'does not include Lebanon'
Israel says Iran ceasefire 'does not include Lebanon'
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All the times Trump has vowed to resolve a crisis in ‘two to three weeks’
Trump has often threatened a rolling deadline in his efforts to end crisis situations
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Wang Fuk Court administrator rejects request to hold owners’ meeting, email shows
The administrator of Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court has stated it will hold a briefing for residents in early May, but turned down an earlier request from more than 300 owners to convene a…
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Family pay tribute to British teenager killed in motorcycle crash in Vietnam
Orla Wates, 19, who died after incident on popular Ha Giang loop, described as ‘beautiful, independent and very funny’ The family of a British teenager have paid tribute to their daughter who died …
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Court to hold hearing in July on confiscating Jimmy Lai’s properties
Hong Kong authorities have proceeded to confiscate properties linked to crimes committed by former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, with a hearing scheduled in three months to address the court orde…
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Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement
Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.
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24% of Hong Kong firms to widely adopt AI, with smaller headcounts expected: KPMG
Nearly a quarter of Hong Kong companies are expected to widely adopt AI this year, a threefold increase from a year ago, while a growing number of business leaders believe the technology will resul…
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Wisconsin elects liberal judge to Supreme Court in major win for abortion rights
Chris Taylor’s win guarantees a liberal majority on the court until at least 2030
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Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan
Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but is higher than before the war.
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Katie Price banned from driving for seventh time
The former glamour model, from Brighton, has received bans totalling more than six years since 2010.
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Stocks rally 5% and yen strengthens 1% after U.S. and Iran agree to ceasefire
The Strait of Hormuz will be open during that period, allowing for the safe passage of oil tankers.
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Rwanda tries to protect farmland in Africa's most densely populated nation
Rwanda has started to use satellite imagery and strict land rules to protect farmland in its capital, Kigali, as development expands
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Iran-US war latest: Trump backs down and agrees ceasefire with Tehran hours after threatening ‘death of civilization’
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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North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties
South Korea’s military says it detected North Korea firing several short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Wednesday
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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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‘I want to make myself obsolete’: the MP fighting for Greenland’s self-governance
Qarsoq Høegh-Dam aims to use his seat in Danish parliament to shift power from Copenhagen to Nuuk It’s not the standard motto for a newly elected parliamentarian, but Qarsoq Høegh-Dam is adamant: i…
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From the Gobi Desert to Canada’s North: This Chinese visionary is betting on AI to power this country’s future
In China, the energy landscape has reached a historic tipping point. For the first time, its total installed wind and solar capacity has officially surpassed that of coal. It’s a shift driven by ma…
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EV giant BYD accused of forced labour violations at European factory
As Canada lowers its tariffs and imports more electric vehicles from China, an upcoming report from New York-based labour rights researchers is making new allegations of forced labour practices at …
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Hong Kong immigration chief granted service extension past retirement age
Hong Kong’s director of immigration will have his service extended beyond the retirement age until June next year, authorities have announced. The announcement to extend the term of Benson Kwok Joo…
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US, Iran agree to ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threat to destroy Iranian 'civilisation'
The US and Iran on Wednesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal just hours before President Donald Trump's deadline and threatened destruction of Iranian "civilisation" if Tehran faile…
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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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U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
As part of the agreement, set to take effect immediately, Trump said the U.S. and Israel would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran following through on its commitment to reopen the …
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