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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Begin Peace Talks, Iranian Media Says
The talks were taking place with the “mediation” of Pakistan, a state news agency reported, but the exact format was unclear. The White House declined to comment about Vice President JD Vance’s pot…
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Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran is ‘losing big’ as peace talks get underway in Pakistan
The US vice president said he is expecting a positive outcome from the talks
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Another Giant Leap Reminds Us How Small We Are
A mission that took four astronauts farther than any human has ever traveled in the history of mankind has made people feel a little trippy.
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Trump claims tankers headed to US to load up on oil in early morning Truth Social rant
Donald Trump has claimed that shipping tankers from all over the world are heading towards the U.S. in order to “load up with oil.”
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Pawn shops reporting spike in customers tied to higher gas prices
One pawn shop owner said that ‘expensive watches‘ are coming into her shop more frequently
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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-elected The Conservatives would reinstate the two-child benefit cap and use the savings for a wide-…
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UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.
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Here’s the Story of the Brady Bunch House
While only its exterior ever appeared in “The Brady Bunch,” stepping into the real-life Brady house now is like going back in time. Here’s a look.
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You’re paying taxes — why aren’t billionaires?
In California, roughly 200 billionaires collectively hold about $2 trillion in wealth. Yet much of that fortune goes virtually untouched by income taxes. Why? Because it isn’t treated as “income” a…
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Surge of tax refund scams detected ahead of IRS deadline: What to watch for
Experts are warning of a surge in scam websites created to take advantage of taxpayers trying to file their returns online before the deadline.
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US and Iranian officials meet with mediators in Pakistan as talks kick off despite disagreements
U.S. and Iranian officials have held separate talks with Pakistan’s prime minister amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing fighting in Lebanon
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Viktor Orbán faces reckoning as Hungary heads to the polls – and Trump’s support may have sealed his fate
After 16 years in power, the Hungarian prime minister is seeking a mandate to continue his ‘illiberal democracy’ that has clamped down on the press and judiciary while blocking vital support for Uk…
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Vance leads US-Iran talks in Pakistan as ceasefire wobbles
Vice President Vance arrived in Islamabad early Saturday to lead U.S.–Iran talks mediated by Pakistan as the temporary ceasefire appears to buckle under pressure. The U.S. delegation included Vance…
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UK starts crackdown on EU citizens’ post-Brexit rights
Concerns raised over use of travel data in determining whether people are ‘continuously’ in Britain after HMRC fiasco UK ministers are to start removing post-Brexit residency rights from EU citizen…
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US and Iranian Negotiators Arrive in Pakistan for Peace Talks
Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for high-stakes peace talks between the United States and Iran. The Iranians demands include the lifting of sanctions while the Trump administration …
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Artemis II Crew Splashes Down Safely After NASA Moon Mission
The four astronauts of Artemis II returned to Earth on Friday following their historic NASA moon mission. The crew splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego after ripping throug…
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Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke
The 66-year-old broadcaster is "responding well to treatment", his employer GB News said in a statement.
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Woman, 19, killed in dog attack at house
A man, 37, is arrested in relation to the incident and remains in custody, police say.
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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 program The astronauts on board Artemis II were “almost poets”, Nasa’s administr…
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Met police make arrests at London Palestine Action protest
People seen being carried off by officers at first mass demo since group’s ban was ruled unlawful by high court Arrests have begun at the first mass demonstration opposing the proscription of Pales…
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Who would benefit from Bernie Sanders’ wealth tax on billionaires?
The 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires expands upon proposed legislation in California, backed by a health care labor union.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of 21-year-old in Primrose Hill
Finbar Sullivan was stabbed in north-west London in early evening on Tuesday and pronounced dead at scene A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of 21-year-old Finbar Sulliv…
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Russian strikes on Odesa kill 2 ahead of Orthodox Easter ceasefire
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight into Saturday, local authorities reported, ahead of a proposed ceasefire for Orthodox Easter
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Murder arrest over Primrose Hill stabbing
Finbar Sullivan, 21, who has been described by his father as "exceptional", was stabbed on Tuesday.
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Man charged over deaths of four people trying to cross Channel
Alnour Mohamed Ali, a 27-year-old Sudanese national, was charged with endangering life after two men and two women died.
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Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs wraps up second bay area visit in 3 weeks
Beijing’s top official overseeing Hong Kong affairs has concluded his second visit to the Greater Bay Area in three weeks, a trip that analysts view as a push from the central government to speed u…
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Swalwell calls sexual assault claims ‘flat false’ as pressure mounts to drop governor bid
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) firmly denied allegations of sexual assault that emerged on Friday, as calls mount for the lawmaker to drop his campaign for California governor. A former s…
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U.K. Puts Chagos Islands Deal on Hold Following Criticism From Trump
The plan to give Mauritius formal control of the islands, home to a U.S.-British military base, was called “an act of great stupidity” by President Trump.
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Democrats urged to reclaim anti-war identity amid Trump’s assault on Iran
War spurs debate on US power and role in the world – and progressives eye chance to reorient American foreign policy Well over a year into Donald Trump’s disruptive second term, few believed the US…
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Workers at LA stadium threaten World Cup strike amid anger over ICE
Unite Here co-president demands improvement in working conditions and urges Fifa to keep ICE away from matches A hospitality union that represents about 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles…
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The 'Vulnpocalypse': Why experts fear AI could tip the scales toward hackers
Anthropic is withholding its most advanced model over hacking concerns. Experts say it may only be a matter of time before similar tools are widely available.
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Police responded to a report of a 'domestic dispute' at Ohio governor candidate's home in 2019
In 2019, police responded to a report of a “domestic dispute” at the home of Dr. Amy Acton, then director of the Ohio Department of Health who is now running for governor as a Democrat.
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Gambling addiction is soaring: The SAFE Bet Act can stop it getting worse
Make no mistake about this: Online sports betting is a growing public health problem.
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Man charged over deaths of four people trying to cross Channel
Sudanese national Alnour Mohamed Ali, accused of piloting small boat, is charged with endangering life A man accused of piloting a small boat carrying four people who drowned trying to cross the Ch…
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Russia and Ukraine exchange 175 prisoners of war each
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 175 prisoners of war and seven civilians each on Saturday, in a rare moment of cooperation facilitated by the UAE.
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US officials claim Iran unable to find mines it laid in strait of Hormuz, report says
Iran dropped explosives in the waterway erratically and may not have marked where it put all of them, US suggests Middle East crisis – live updates Iran is unable to find the mines it laid in the s…
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Gucci shoes worth HK$11,000 stolen from shopping centre restroom in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police are investigating after a pair of Gucci shoes worth HK$11,000 (US$1,404) were stolen from a restroom at Times Square in Causeway Bay, the South China Morning Post has learned. A so…
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9-year-old found locked in utility van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk
A 9-year-old boy has been rescued from his father's utility van in eastern France, where he was locked up for a year and a half
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What We Know About the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Talks in Pakistan
Vice President JD Vance is leading the U.S. delegation, which is in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials on Saturday.
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Who is Iran's Chief negotiator Ghalibaf?
The 70-member Iranian delegation taking part in negotiations in Pakistan today is being led by one of Tehran’s most prominent non-clerical figures, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalib…
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Artemis II crew splashes down safely
The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts splashed down as planned Friday off the California coast, capping the US space agency's successful crewed test mission around the Moon, the first such f…
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Hundreds of Irish petrol stations run out of fuel as protests continue
Demonstrations due to high prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran are affecting traffic on several roads.
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Football: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang puts Marseille back on track in Ligue 1
Marseille have climbed back into the top three of Ligue 1, pending the outcome of LOSC's match, thanks to goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Igor Paixao and Hamed Traoré. Marseille have also ope…
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Deep Purple rocks Japanese PM's office
Legendary British rock band Deep Purple have returned to Japan, a country they first toured more than half a century ago. Despite releasing an album titled “The Last Concert in Japan” in 1977, the …
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First lunar flyby in over 50 years hailed as perfect mission
NASA celebrated late Friday as four astronauts splashed down safely off the California coast, completing the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years and marking a major milestone for the US …
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Kamala Harris delivers strongest statement yet on 2028 run
Kamala Harris gave her strongest statement yet on the possiblity of a 2028 presidential campaign as she spoke at the National Action Network’s annual convention on Friday (10 April).
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Hundreds of flights cancelled and passengers stranded after major strike
More than 500 flights were cancelled with at least 72,000 passengers affected
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The Great Green Wall's one of the world's most ambitious eco-projects. Is it working?
It's a global effort with a multibillion dollar price tag. Among its aims: re-greening nearly 250 million acres, planting 4,000 miles of trees, helping farmers, creating jobs, sequestering carbon.
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Native Americans were gambling with dice 6,000 years earlier than anyone else, study says
Archaeological record suggests hunter gatherers were playing games of chance at the end of the last ice age Native American hunter gatherers were using dice for gaming and gambling more than 6,000 …
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Gut troubles? This gastroenterologist has tips to help you achieve 'poophoria'
In her new book You've Been Pooping All Wrong , Dr. Trisha Pasricha shares habits and practices to make your relationship with your solid waste as smooth as possible
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