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Who wouldn't want to be a king, a footballer, a friend of lions, a maestro and Jesus?This was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every WednesdayIn Donald Trump's telling, the image showed him as a medical professional, never mind the lack of training."It's supposed to be me as a doctor making people...
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Brain Cole Jr, accused of planting the devices near the RNC and DNC buildings in DC, faces two more felony countsThe individual accused of placing pipe bombs near the headquarters of both the Republican and Democratic national committees on the night before the January 6 Capitol attack is now facing two more felony counts, as detailed in a newly...
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MPs and peers say pitting defence and welfare against each other risks losing public support for increased spending on the militarySenior Labour figures have warned that Rachel Reeves must find alternative ways to increase military spending rather than slashing welfare, saying it risks public support for investment in defence.Pressure has been...
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Donors exceed funding target at Berlin conference but prospects for ceasefire remain distantMore than £1bn (€1.15bn) has been pledged for war-ravaged Sudan at a conference in Berlin, eclipsing the funding target organisers had set to help mitigate the world's largest humanitarian crisis.The financial commitments made on Wednesday will also help...
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Lionel Messi is facing a lawsuit from Miami company VID over a missed match in 2024. The firm claims it lost over $1 million after Messi did not play against Venezuela despite being fit. The case also involves the Argentine Football Association and follows another recent MLS-related legal settlement involving Messi's promotional appearances.
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Donald Trump says he is 'working very hard' with House Republicans to extend Section 702 without changesUS politics live – latest updatesA controversial law that grants the US government sweeping powers for warrantless surveillance is set to expire next week. Replacing it has inspired fierce debate within the White House and Congress, including a...
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Eluned Morgan says US under Donald Trump is 'not partner it once was' with Iran threats and 'contempt' towards UKWales's first minister has called on Keir Starmer to suspend a big joint defence project with the US, saying that under Donald Trump the country is "not the partner it once was”.In a statement on Wednesday, Labour's Eluned Morgan cited...
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Defendants used sledgehammers and crowbars to destroy drones at Israeli-linked arms factory, says prosecutionSix Palestine Action activists entered an Israeli-linked arms factory intending to smash up as much property as possible before police arrived, a court has heard.Prosecutor Deanna Heer KC said the defendants used sledgehammers and crowbars...
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US president will need to show heavy costs of war were worthwhile while Iran must choose between instant and delayed gratification Middle East crisis – live updatesIf talks between Iran and the US reconvene within the next few days in Islamabad, Donald Trump will have two major political hurdles to overcome – first showing that any deal he...
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Attempt by independent senator set to test Democratic support for longtime US ally amid Trump's war on IranAn attempt set for Wednesday by Senator Bernie Sanders to block sales to Israel of bombs and bulldozers will serve as the latest litmus test of support for the longtime US ally among Democrats.Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Senate...
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Officials say charity fundraiser that flooded New York with drunk people in Santa costumes every Christmas was a conA SantaCon charity fundraiser that floods New York City with inebriated young people in red and white Santa costumes every holiday season was true to its name: a con, federal authorities said as they arrested its organizer.Stefan...
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Women using informal warning systems to protect themselves and others, comedian tells equalities committeeSexual harassment and abuse on the comedy circuit has is persistent and under-reported, with protections available to women often limited or absent, a comedian has told MPs.Performers and campaigners said many female comedians are left to rely...
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In a surprising turn of events, EO Charging has shut down its business operations, struggling with the fast-paced global expansion and rising expenses, which have led to significant layoffs. Administrators are currently on hand to aid users during this transitional period.
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Kick streamer Braden Clavicular was hospitalized on April 14, 2026, after a suspected overdose during a livestream. Viral clips showed him unresponsive at a club. TMZ confirmed the hospitalization, while Taylor Lorenz reported he had a seizure and remains in stable condition but not fully conscious. He is under observation, and no official...
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UK chancellor steps up criticism, telling Washington event she is unconvinced conflict has made world a safer placeMiddle East crisis – live updatesRachel Reeves has stepped up her criticism of Donald Trump's war on Iran, describing it as a "mistake” that has destabilised the global economy and damaged living standards around the world.In a...
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Decision to seek contact ban orders for people who repeatedly call about non-criminal matters is believed to be UK firstPeople who call with complaints about their neighbours could face a contact ban for wasting police resources, a police force has said.In a social media post on the weekend, North Wales police (NWP) said they had responded to four...
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'Palestine's Mandela' suffers three recent attacks including assault where prison guards set a dog on him, lawyer saysThe jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti is at immediate risk in Israeli jails, where he has been attacked three times in as many weeks, including in one assault last month where prison guards set a dog on the 66-year-old, his...
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The 2026 World Cup in the United States is reshaping how matchday will be experienced, with traditional tailgating set to be restricted at several venues and fans directed into controlled zones. Combined with rising transport costs and suburban stadium layouts, the pre-match atmosphere faces major disruption, raising questions over how supporter...
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By the end of 2026, climatologists expect the emergence of El Nino, which may contribute to a rise in global temperatures. While some areas could be flooded with increased rain, others might battle drought and heightened wildfire threats. The UK could be bracing for chillier winters.
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Leo doubles down on his message of peace as Trump and JD Vance continue to squabble with and insult the VaticanThe ongoing squabble between the Trump administration and the Vatican over the war in Iran took another twist on Wednesday when Pope Leo shared a message of peace and healing after the latest angry broadside from the White House.On...
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Mormon Wives star was accused of domestic violence by her former partner Dakota MortensenProsecutors in Utah have declined to press charges against Taylor Frankie Paul, star of the reality show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, after she was accused of domestic violence.In a statement on Tuesday, the Salt Lake county district attorney's office said...
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Academics from the University of Sheffield hope to create a 'vivid, honest record' of swearwords and other slights to stop them dying outAn idiot wandering the British Isles is sure to be greeted with a colourful volley of insults, each a signifier of the place in which he finds himself: "divvy” in Merseyside, "pillock” in Leeds or "dinlo” in...
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Felix "xQc” Lengyel and Imane "Pokimane” Anys clashed online over her "victims” comment while discussing Thomas "Sykkuno” allegations. Pokimane pointed to possible multiple affected people, while xQc demanded clear proof and precise wording. Their debate, shared across Twitch and X, turned into a larger discussion about language, meaning,...
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In Japan, Shoji Morimoto earns a living by simply being present for strangers, charging about $70 per session. His unique service offers companionship without conversation or expectations, addressing rising loneliness in urban life. Morimoto's success highlights the value of quiet presence in a world seeking connection without pressure, proving...
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A 14-year-old student fatally shot at least nine people, including eight of his fellow students, and wounded at least 13 others at a middle school in southeastern Turkey. This is the country's second school shooting in two days. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on Turkey's deadliest school shooting.
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Lelia Doolan, who finished 220km trek at parliament gates, says use of Shannon airport violates Irish neutralityA 91-year-old peace activist has crossed Ireland on foot and arrived in Dublin to petition the government to bar US military flights.Lelia Doolan completed a two-week, 220km (138 mile) trek on Wednesday, ending at the gates of parliament...
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In an interview with NBC News, Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said President Trump's push for the U.S. to take control of the Danish territory has put "unacceptable pressure" on his people who "don't feel safe" when the threats are posted.
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Nearly 200 organizations are urging the Trump administration and Puerto Rico’s governor to restore $350 million in federal funding that was meant to finance the installation of rooftop solar and battery systems for 12,000 low-income families across the...
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Appointment of Roelf Meyer seen as attempt to improve relations amid false US accusations of 'white genocide'South Africa has appointed a former apartheid government chief negotiator during the talks that ended white rule in the 1990s as ambassador to the US, in what is seen as an attempt to improve the deeply strained diplomatic relationship...
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Confessions II reunites her with producer Stuart Price and is billed as a study of the dancefloor as 'a ritualistic space where movement replaces language'Madonna has announced the release of her 15th studio album, Confessions II: a sequel to Confessions on a Dance Floor, her disco-fabulous 2005 release regarded as one of the jewels of her...
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Tech company has signed on to nine deals as it aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAmazon has entered power agreements with nine new renewable projects in New South Wales and Victoria, as the technology company seeks to source renewable power for its datacentre operations in...
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Lifestyle influencer died while on vacation with boyfriend, who local officials say has since had his passport 'withheld'Ashly Robinson, a US lifestyle influencer, died last week while on vacation in the Tanzanian islands of Zanzibar with her boyfriend, Joe McCann. Robinson's death on 9 April, just days after her birthday and a marriage proposal...
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More than 1,000 people were in shelters across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as Sinlaku moved awaySign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSuper Typhoon Sinlaku hammered the Northern Mariana Islands, flipping over cars, toppling utility poles and ripping away tin roofs.Authorities were just beginning to...
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Regulator says tool, which creates reports for humans to review, has helped classify entire UK catalogue of HBO MaxTV shows including The Pitt and a Game of Thrones spinoff have received age ratings in the UK after the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) deployed AI to help flag contentious scenes.The BBFC developed a tool to identify...
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Péter Magyar's stunning victory in Hungary is a boost for liberal democracy. But don't bank on similar upsets in upcoming European elections• Don't get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWhen future historians come to write about the stunning electoral overthrow of Viktor Orbán on 12 April 2026, let's hope they devote at least...
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More than 2,200 ants were found in Zhang Kequn's luggage at Nairobi airport, with baggage destined for ChinaA Chinese national has been sentenced to a year in prison and fined by a Nairobi court for attempting to smuggle thousands of ants out of Kenya, a lucrative trade in east Africa that was exposed last year.The insects are mostly destined for...
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Péter Magyar compares media coverage to Nazi-era Germany and aims to 'restore its public service character'Europe live – latest updatesHungary's prime minister-elect has vowed to suspend state media news coverage, describing it as a "propaganda machine,” when his government takes office around mid-May.Péter Magyar, whose landslide election...
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Influencer Ashly Robinson, known to her followers as Ashlee Jenae, was on a trip in Zanzibar with her fiancé when police say she was found unconscious in her luxury villa and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Her parents told CBS News the 31-year-old's death "doesn't make any sense." Her fiancé is being held for questioning.
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Met seeking two suspects and says overnight incident in Finchley being treated as antisemitic hate crimeA suspected attempted firebomb attack on a north London synagogue was a bid to intimidate British Jews, a leader at the place of worship has said, vowing that they would continue to work to "build bridges”.The Metropolitan police said a manhunt...
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Announcement comes before Matt Brittin replaces Tim Davie as director general next monthThe BBC is to cut as many as 2,000 jobs in the biggest downsizing of the public service broadcaster in 15 years.Staff were informed of the cuts, which will affect about 10% of the BBC's 21,500 employees, at an all-staff meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Continue...
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Abandoned as a newborn in Kenya, Becky Chaplin's life took a remarkable turn. Now an occupational therapist, she dedicates her skills to improving healthcare in impoverished nations. Her work with Mercy Ships in Sierra Leone has been instrumental in training local physiotherapists and providing rehabilitation for those shunned by their communities,...
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PM responds to warnings by former Nato chief George Robertson, saying defence spending is increasing rapidlyUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said he does not agree with George Robertson's comments about the government's "corrosive complacency” on defence funding, as the prime minister faced sustained pressure on the...
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Leaders of Poland and Germany hail Péter Magyar's majority as a turning of the tide – but analysts say there were other reasons for defeat of prime ministerFor Poland's Donald Tusk, the crushing defeat of Hungary's illiberal prime minister, Viktor Orbán, after 16 years in office was evidence that the world was no longer "condemned to...
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The new strategy to be unveiled by Richard Marles will see defence spending rise to about 2.4% of GDP – but US president has urged allies to spend 3.5%Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor will spend an extra $53bn on defence over the next decade, using the nation's latest military blueprint to create new special...
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