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Arsenal were stunned 2-1

Arsenal were stunned 2-1 at home by Bournemouth, handing Manchester City a major Premier League title lifeline. Bournemouth took the lead through Eli Junior Kroupi in the 17th minute before Viktor Gyokeres equalised from the spot after Ryan Christie was penalized for handball. Alex Scott scored the winner in the 74th minute after a neat move, lifting Bournemouth to ninth and into European contention. The defeat was Arsenal’s first in nine league games and left them on 70 points from 32 matches, still nine clear of City, who have 61 points from 30 games and two matches in hand. City can cut the gap further if they beat Chelsea and also host Arsenal next weekend.

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Brian Boucher highlights

Brian Boucher highlights five standout booths at the 13th edition of Expo Chicago, a smaller fair with 130 exhibitors at Navy Pier that drew museum directors, curators, and collectors. He notes that the reduced scale improved overall quality. The five featured presentations are Michael Dumontier and Neil Farber at Patel Brown, whose witty paintings and sculptures include works priced from $1,000 to $40,000; Les Enluminures, showing the rare 16th-century Grammont Missal from Belgium for $575,000; Pao Houa Her at Bockley Gallery, presenting emotionally resonant portraits of Hmong men, including veterans affected by the Vietnam War and recent ICE actions, priced from $12,000 to $17,500; Robert Nava at Night Gallery, whose energetic, childlike-looking paintings reflect influences from the Chicago Imagists and Basquiat, with works reaching $200,000; and Aliza Nisenbaum at Anton Kern and Regen Projects, whose collaborative portraits and related works connect to her upcoming mural for the Obama Presidential Center, priced from $20,000 to $200,000.

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A slow-moving area of low

A slow-moving area of low pressure is approaching the UK from the west, bringing a return of wind and showers this weekend, according to Ben Rich. Early rain on Saturday will clear to leave sunny spells and “April showers,” some heavy with hail and thunder, especially in Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England and Wales. Snow may mix in on very high ground in northern England and Scotland above 600m (2000ft). Conditions will be windy, with possible gales on western coasts, and temperatures will feel chilly, with highs of 8 to 14C (46-57F).

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Lebanon held funeral cere

Lebanon held funeral ceremonies for 13 members of the country’s State Security agency, along with 6 others, after they were killed in an Israeli air strike on a government building in the southern city of Nabatieh. The report was published on 11 Apr 2026.

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The piece examines whethe

The piece examines whether the fragile US-Iran ceasefire can survive long enough to produce a final deal. US Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the American negotiating team in Islamabad, alongside special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with political incentives to avoid renewed escalation before the midterms. Washington fears that a breakdown could shock global energy markets and force risky military options, including strikes on civilian infrastructure or even ground operations. Iran, meanwhile, is under severe economic pressure and wants sanctions relief, access to frozen assets, and reintegration into the international system, despite heavy losses to its naval and missile forces. The article argues that ending the war will require a rare alignment of US and Iranian interests.

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Police began arresting pe

Police began arresting people at a mass vigil in Trafalgar Square, London, where hundreds—organised by Defend Our Juries—protested the UK ban on Palestine Action and the Metropolitan Police’s decision to resume arrests for showing support for the group. Demonstrators held signs reading “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action,” and several were carried away, including an elderly woman with walking sticks. Protesters said the crackdown threatened democracy and free speech. Palestine Action, a direct action group opposing British complicity in Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, has claimed responsibility for actions including a break-in at an RAF base and an attack on a London business linked to weapons manufacturers for Israel. The UK government proscribed the group as a “terrorist organisation” in July 2025, making support for it punishable by up to 14 years in prison, though the High Court ruled the ban unlawful on February 13, calling it disproportionate and a breach of freedom of expression. The Met initially said it would not arrest supporters after that ruling, but reversed course on March 25. The government’s appeal is due before the Court of Appeal on April 28 and 29.

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Orthodox Christians celeb

Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter’s Holy Fire ceremony at Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre after Israel eased restrictions on worshippers accessing holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem. The event was reported on April 11, 2026.

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Tyson Fury weighed in at

Tyson Fury weighed in at 267.9 pounds for his heavyweight comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov, lighter than his 2024 rematch with Oleksandr Usyk but still 3 pounds heavier than Makhmudov’s 264.9. Fury, 37, said he came in “nice and light and lean” after 16 weeks training in Thailand and claimed he still had “a bit left in the tank” despite multiple retirements. He has not fought since losing to Usyk by unanimous decision, but says he wants to reclaim belts, make a statement, and knock Makhmudov out at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. Fury also emphasized his status as boxing’s top draw and “the money man,” noting the fight will stream exclusively on Netflix.

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Peru’s presidential elect

Peru’s presidential election comes amid a decade of political turmoil in which the presidency has weakened and Congress has grown more powerful, especially through its ability to impeach presidents for “moral incapacity.” Political instability has made it hard for presidents to complete five-year terms, according to Paulo Vilca of the Institute of Peruvian Studies. On Sunday, Peruvians will also elect a new Senate for the first time since 1990, ending the unicameral Congress created after Alberto Fujimori dissolved the bicameral legislature in 1992. Vilca says the new congressional election may matter more than the presidential race but could worsen the crisis by creating a three-way power struggle between the president, deputies, and senators. Keiko Fujimori’s right-wing Fuerza Popular has been a dominant force in Congress and has pushed rules requiring parties to win at least 5 percent of the vote and a minimum number of seats to keep registration, a move critics say entrenches the status quo. Vilca predicts the crisis will continue, with the next president likely to clash with the Senate.

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England began their Women

England began their Women’s Six Nations 2026 title defence with a 33-12 win over Ireland at Allianz Stadium in front of a record crowd of 77,120. Hooker Amy Cokayne and prop Sarah Bern scored first-half tries, Ellie Kildunne added a try after a handling move, and Jess Breach secured the bonus-point score early in the second half. Ireland replied through replacement Anna McGann and captain Erin King, but England remained in control throughout. The result extended John Mitchell’s side’s record winning run to 34 games as they chase an eighth straight Six Nations title and fifth consecutive Grand Slam. England, with Megan Jones captaining in place of pregnant Zoe Stratford, also saw lock Morwenna Talling stretchered off, a concern given recent pregnancies among several second-row options. England next face Scotland at Murrayfield, while Ireland host Italy in Galway.

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Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, th

Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, the Los Angeles-based painter known for forceful, politically charged images about racism, class, upheaval, intimacy, and queer/trans identity, died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday at age 46; Jeffrey Deitch gallery announced her death Saturday and did not give a cause. Born in New York in 1979 to novelist Scott Spencer and painter Coco Dupuy, she moved to Rhinebeck as a child, struggled with addiction from her teens, studied briefly at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and later at Bard College, where teachers Nicole Eisenman and Amy Sillman urged her to take her talent seriously. She became connected in queer art circles, appeared in the 2017 Whitney Biennial and 2018 Hammer Museum Made in L.A., and was praised by curator Anne Ellegood as “one of the great painters of her generation.” Her work often flattened pictorial space and ranged from Confederate monuments and lovers in bed to paintings of the January 6 insurrection, including Father, Don’t You See That I Am Burning (2021), which she described as a critique of the American Dream. She spoke openly about being trans and masculine-presenting, but resisted having all her art read through queerness. After periods of addiction, relapse, suicide attempt, and rehab in New Orleans, she moved to Los Angeles in 2014, where she continued making politically engaged work, including Veterans Day (2016) and, in 2024, pro-Palestinian paintings that drew condemnation from some Jewish groups.

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Police shot a machete-wie

Police shot a machete-wielding man at New York City’s Grand Central station after he allegedly wounded three elderly people. The NYPD said officers responded to a report of a man with a knife at 9:40am ET on Saturday, and one officer opened fire, striking the suspect, who was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. The victims were an 84-year-old man, a 70-year-old woman, and a 65-year-old man; all were hospitalized in stable condition. Grand Central, a major Midtown Manhattan transit hub and tourist attraction, serves subway lines and the Metro-North Railroad.

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Russia and Ukraine began

Russia and Ukraine began a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire on Saturday, ordered by President Vladimir Putin and accepted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said Kyiv would mirror any Russian compliance. The truce runs from 4:00pm local time Saturday to midnight Sunday, but skepticism remains after Russia launched at least 160 drones at Ukraine hours before it started, killing four and wounding dozens, while Ukrainian drone attacks killed four in Russian-occupied parts of Donetsk and Kherson. Despite the fighting, the sides exchanged 175 prisoners each, with the United Arab Emirates helping mediate. The ceasefire comes as US-led peace efforts remain stalled over territory, with Ukraine proposing a freeze along current front lines and Russia demanding more land in Donetsk, which Kyiv rejects.

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I Am Maximus won the 2026

I Am Maximus won the 2026 Grand National at Aintree, becoming the first horse since Red Rum in 1977 to regain the race and the first top weight to win since Red Rum carried 12 stone in 1974. Trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, the 9-2 favourite finished ahead of Iroko, Jordans and Johnnywho, giving Mullins his fourth Grand National win and third straight victory, a feat last achieved by Vincent O’Brien from 1953 to 1955. JP McManus became the race’s leading owner with four wins, including victories with Don’t Push It, Minella Times and I Am Maximus, and owned three of the top four finishers. The race was marked by early drama, with Patrick Mullins unseated at the second fence and Panic Attack falling at the third; 16 of 34 runners finished, while Quai de Bourbon and Mr Vango were taken to ambulances after falls and Robbie Dunne was taken to hospital after falling from Stellar Story. Dan Skelton won four of the day’s seven races, and Get On George was euthanised after being pulled up in the second race, the second death at the meeting after Gold Dancer.

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Weather prediction market

Weather prediction markets are gaining traction, attracting casual participants, experts, and tech firms that are testing new products and tools.

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The US and Iranian delega

The US and Iranian delegations are holding direct talks in Islamabad for the first time since 1979, with analysts telling Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid that any progress may depend on Iran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and the outcome of talks between Israel and Lebanon.

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Iraq’s parliament has ele

Iraq’s parliament has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president, ending nearly five months of political deadlock and bringing Iraq closer to forming a new government after the November elections. Amedi, nominated by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), won 227 votes in a second-round ballot, defeating independent candidate Muthanna Amin Nader, who got 15. He is Iraq’s sixth president since Saddam Hussein’s removal in the 2003 US-led invasion. In his speech, Amedi pledged to work with all branches of government and uphold an “Iraq First” approach, while condemning attacks on Iraq during the US-Israel war on Iran. The vote comes amid regional tensions after weeks of conflict involving Iran, US, Israeli, and Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq. Attention now shifts to selecting a prime minister under Iraq’s sectarian power-sharing system, in which the premier must be Shia, the speaker Sunni, and the president Kurd. The Coordination Framework had earlier backed former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, prompting a threat from Donald Trump to withdraw US support if al-Maliki were chosen. Under the constitution, Amedi has 15 days to ask the nominee of the largest parliamentary bloc to form a cabinet, which must be completed within 30 days. Amedi, 58, has long served in Iraqi public life, including as aide to two former presidents and as environment minister from 2022 to 2024.

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A temporary ceasefire has

A temporary ceasefire has brought some relief in Tehran, with more shops reopening in the Grand Bazaar and some people returning to work, but Iran’s economy remains in severe distress. Merchants report sales are still stagnant and prices for goods have risen 20–30% since late January, worsened by inflation, protests, and repeated internet blackouts. The government has kept near-total internet restrictions in place for “security considerations,” crippling online businesses, remote work, and access for foreign-based clients; a Tehran English teacher and a bazaar vendor both said their incomes have been badly hit. The article says US and Israeli strikes have damaged major Iranian industrial and transport infrastructure, including steel, petrochemical, aluminum, airport, port, rail, and oil and gas facilities, and that rebuilding would take years even without sanctions. With negotiations continuing in Islamabad and more than 50,000 US troops in the region, the broader outlook is bleak: layoffs are spreading across technology, car manufacturing, and media, and many Iranians say they have exhausted their savings and are struggling to meet basic needs.

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Dozens gathered in Madrid

Dozens gathered in Madrid for a vigil honoring victims of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, held a day after a ceasefire was announced between the US and Iran. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the strikes killed 357 people.

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Families in central Gaza

Families in central Gaza gathered outside Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital to mourn relatives killed in overnight Israeli air strikes, which left seven dead. The report says Israel has killed at least 738 people and injured more than 2,000 since the Gaza ceasefire six months ago.

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Tyson Fury is making his

Tyson Fury is making his comeback after 15 months out of the ring against Arslanbek Makhmudov in a heavyweight boxing match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The live coverage, by Patrick Keddie and Kevin Hand, was published on 11 Apr 2026, with Fury and Makhmudov expected to ringwalk just after 10pm (21:00 GMT) on Saturday.

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More than 200 people were

More than 200 people were arrested in Trafalgar Square, central London, during a demonstration against the ban on Palestine Action, the Metropolitan Police said. The protest, called “Everyone Day” by Defend our Juries, drew hundreds of people carrying signs such as “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action,” along with other anti-ban and pro-protest messages. Supporting Palestine Action became illegal in July 2025 after the government banned the group under anti-terror legislation; although the ban was ruled unlawful in February, it remains in force pending appeal. The Met had earlier signaled it might not arrest protesters after the High Court ruling, but reversed course in March and warned ahead of Saturday’s protest that showing support for a proscribed organisation is an offence under the Terrorism Act. Commander Claire Smart said police would act where the law was broken. By 16:50 BST, the Met said 212 arrests had been made and more were continuing. More than 2,200 people have been arrested since the ban, and trials of hundreds accused of displaying the placards have been paused while the legal challenge continues.

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Iranian rabbi and physici

Iranian rabbi and physician Younes Hamami Lalehzar said he was informed that one of Tehran’s few synagogues was completely destroyed in an Israeli strike on April 7. The report was published by Al Jazeera on April 11, 2026.

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Israeli settlers killed 2

Israeli settlers killed 23-year-old Palestinian Ali Majed Hamadneh during a raid on Deir Jarir, northeast of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. Wafa reported that armed settlers, under Israeli military protection, attacked from the village’s western entrance and opened fire on residents; Hamadneh later died of his wounds at the Palestine Medical Complex. The Israeli military gave no immediate comment. The killing came two days after Israel approved 34 new settlements in the West Bank, drawing condemnation from the Palestinian Presidency, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the European Union. Netanyahu’s government has approved at least 102 settlements since 2022. Violence in the West Bank has surged since the Gaza war began in October 2023, with a further rise in settler attacks since the US-Israel war on Iran began in late February.

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A US appeals court extend

A US appeals court extended until April 17 the deadline to halt construction of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom, giving the administration time to seek Supreme Court review of a March 31 order by Judge Richard Leon that paused the project. The three-judge D.C. panel split 2-1, with Democratic appointees Patricia Millett and Bradley Garcia in the majority and Trump appointee Neomi Rao dissenting. The majority questioned the administration’s claim that stopping work would create national security risks, noting that the injunction already exempted safety and security work and that the ballroom was expected to take nearly three years to complete. The court remanded the case for clarification on unresolved factual questions and the scope of the national-security exception. The dispute stems from the Trump administration’s demolition of the White House East Wing to make room for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, a move critics say required congressional approval. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued in December, arguing Trump exceeded his authority, and Leon agreed that the president had overstepped.

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Barcelona beat Espanyol 4

Barcelona beat Espanyol 4-1 in the Catalan derby to move nine points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with seven matches left, taking a major step toward retaining the title. Lamine Yamal starred with two assists and a late goal, setting up Ferran Torres for both of his goals before scoring himself in the 87th minute; Marcus Rashford added a fourth in the 89th after coming off the bench. Ferran ended a 13-game scoreless run, while Espanyol briefly pulled one back through Pol Lozano before Yamal restored Barcelona’s cushion. The result came after Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Girona and ahead of both clubs’ attempts to recover from Champions League quarterfinal defeats.

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Pakistan has deployed fig

Pakistan has deployed fighter and support jets to Saudi Arabia, its first visible military move under a September 2025 mutual defence pact that treats an attack on either country as an attack on both. The jets landed at King Abdulaziz Air Base as Pakistan hosted direct US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad aimed at ending weeks of regional fighting involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The deployment follows Pakistani efforts to balance ties with both Riyadh and Tehran: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said he warned Iranian leaders of Pakistan’s obligations to Saudi Arabia and secured assurances that Saudi territory would not be used to attack Iran, while Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Riyadh to discuss halting Iranian strikes. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also reaffirmed support for Saudi Arabia and agreed to speed up a promised $5 billion Saudi investment package. Analysts said the jet deployment was more a political signal than a military escalation, intended to pressure Iran in negotiations and underscore Pakistan’s commitments to Saudi Arabia, though Michael Kugelman called it a risky gambit.

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CENTCOM said two US destr

CENTCOM said two US destroyers, the USS Frank E Peterson and USS Michael Murphy, transited the Strait of Hormuz and operated in the Arabian Gulf to help clear mines it said were laid by Iran’s IRGC, but Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters strongly denied that American vessels had entered the strait, saying passage is under Iranian armed forces’ control. US Admiral Brad Cooper called the move a turning point in the US-Israeli war against Iran and said a new safe passage for maritime traffic was being established, while the dispute matters because the strait carries about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas. The claims came amid high-level US-Iran talks in Islamabad, including a first-ever face-to-face meeting between a US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance and an Iranian delegation led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, following a preliminary ceasefire reached Tuesday. The sides remain divided over Iran’s nuclear program, frozen assets, Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, and control of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran wants to leverage for compensation and tolls but the US rejects as a non-starter. Donald Trump said Iran was “LOSING” and repeated that the US was clearing the strait for the benefit of global trade, while analysts said the negotiations are hampered by a deep deficit of trust and ongoing late-night talks in Islamabad.

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Two teenagers died after

Two teenagers died after a blue car traveling on Gilmorton Lane near Lutterworth in Leicestershire is believed to have left a road bridge and crashed onto the southbound M1, hitting a minibus below. Leicestershire Police said the crash happened at about 13:35 BST on Friday, closing the M1 in both directions. The teenagers were declared dead at the scene. The minibus driver and three passengers were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; the driver has since been discharged, while three women remain in hospital. Police carried out forensic work and reopened all roads early on Saturday, and are asking witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

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On the eve of Hungary’s e

On the eve of Hungary’s election, Péter Magyar and his Tisza movement are mounting a final push to end Viktor Orbán’s 16 years of continuous rule, with Magyar claiming momentum and polls giving him about a 10-point lead. Orbán, trailing in most surveys, is warning voters that Hungary could lose what Fidesz has built and is campaigning on anti-EU and anti-Ukraine themes, while Magyar is drawing huge crowds across the country and attracting support from younger voters and some former Fidesz strongholds. The contest has become a referendum on Orbán’s ties to Russia, his relationship with the EU, and domestic corruption and cronyism, with many Hungarians saying they want change after years of Fidesz dominance. A Magyar victory could end Orbán’s rule, but without a two-thirds majority he would struggle to dismantle the Fidesz-backed system in the judiciary and elsewhere.

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The Artemis II crew safel

The Artemis II crew safely returned to Earth after splashing down off California, having traveled deeper into space than any humans before them and surpassed Apollo 13’s distance record. On landing, they were to be immediately examined by doctors on a US warship, then flown to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Their time in space was physically demanding, with gravity’s return likely causing strain, but the mission was relatively short compared with many past spaceflights, so long-term health effects are expected to be limited. Astronauts typically do not experience a major “come-down,” though they often miss the teamwork, camaraderie, and perspective gained in space. The crew will soon reunite with family, while scientists and NASA will also want to debrief them. NASA has not said what their exact post-mission duties will be, but they remain on the agency’s books for future work. President Donald Trump invited them to the White House for an Oval Office reception, and the mission is likely to make them significantly more famous, requiring adjustment to public attention.

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BBC Verify reports that C

BBC Verify reports that California-based Planet Labs has restricted access to satellite imagery of Iran and much of the Middle East after a request from the US government, first imposing a 14-day delay in March and then moving to an indefinite “managed distribution” system. The restrictions, which appear to cover Iraq, Lebanon, Israel and Gaza as well, have limited journalists, humanitarian groups and analysts from assessing damage from the US-Israel war with Iran, including strikes on military and civilian targets. Planet said the policy was meant to prevent imagery from being tactically used by adversaries, but declined to specify the scope of the limits. Experts and users said the move reflects “voluntary compliance” influenced by Planet’s defense contracts, including with the US National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, the US Navy, and other militaries. Humanitarian groups such as Oxfam said satellite imagery is essential for planning evacuations, assessing damage, and supporting operations in places like Gaza where access is restricted. Analysts also warned that the blackout has encouraged fake satellite imagery online, while news organizations have turned to lower-resolution non-US alternatives.

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Lebanon endured one of it

Lebanon endured one of its deadliest recent days when widespread Israeli air strikes hit the country on Wednesday, just hours after a ceasefire was announced in Iran. The midday attacks, carried out without warning, killed more than 300 people, including many women, children, and elderly, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Some strikes hit busy, densely populated neighborhoods that had not previously been targeted, leaving residents feeling safe before the attacks. Israel said it conducted more than 100 air strikes in 10 minutes against targets linked to Hezbollah. BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reported from Beirut, where residents remain in shock.

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Lyse Doucet says a possib

Lyse Doucet says a possible photo of US Vice-President JD Vance and Iran’s Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf meeting in Islamabad would mark the highest-level direct US-Iran talks since the 1979 انقلاب, signaling a serious attempt to end the current war and avoid escalation. She notes that Trump’s hoped-for quick “peace deal” is unrealistic, and that any negotiations would be far harder than the 2015 nuclear talks that ended when Trump withdrew from the agreement in 2018. The article highlights deep mistrust, contrasting negotiating styles, and Iran’s preference for indirect talks via Oman, while also noting that recent US-Israeli attacks have hardened Tehran’s position. Key issues now include Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and the Strait of Hormuz, with Gulf states and Israel likely to push their own concerns. Doucet frames the moment as a possible repeat of Iran’s earlier “heroic flexibility,” but under much more difficult domestic and regional conditions, with hardliners and the Revolutionary Guards now dominant and Iran’s economy and society under severe strain.

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Iran’s deputy Foreign Min

Iran’s deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran has entered talks with the US from a position of strength, claiming Iran has the “upper hand” because the war on Iran failed to produce decisive strategic gains for Washington.

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Dozens of mourners in Her

Dozens of mourners in Herat, Afghanistan, gathered to pray for victims of a shooting that killed at least 11 people at a picnic spot. Officials said armed men on motorcycles opened fire and one suspect was arrested. Published on 11 Apr 2026.

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Israeli strikes killed at

Israeli strikes killed at least 18 people across southern Lebanon, including eight in a village near Sidon and 10 in the Nabatieh district, among them three emergency workers, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The ministry said the death toll in Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 2,020 killed and 6,436 wounded amid the war triggered after Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel in support of Iran, prompting Israeli strikes and a ground invasion. Israeli media reported two Israeli soldiers were moderately wounded in clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The violence comes as Hezbollah rejects direct negotiations with Israel, while President Joseph Aoun’s office said Lebanon, Israel and the United States will meet in Washington next week to discuss a ceasefire and negotiations under US auspices. Hundreds protested in Beirut against talks with Israel, while Hezbollah and Amal urged supporters to avoid demonstrations. Netanyahu said any peace deal must last “for generations” and include Hezbollah’s disarmament. Al Jazeera reported that Iran says it secured a US assurance that Israel would reduce attacks on Lebanon, but no Israeli ceasefire has been confirmed.

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Scotland beat Wales 24-19

Scotland beat Wales 24-19 in the Women’s Six Nations after retaking the lead early in the second half when a speculative kick was not gathered and Francesca Campbell scored on her first Scotland appearance since 2022. Scotland then extended their advantage with a standout third try from replacement Emma Scott, who collected Meryl Smith’s kick and stepped Kayleigh Powell. Wales fought back strongly through their bench, with Donna Rose and Seren Singleton driving them forward before Carys Williams scored under the posts to make it a five-point game. Wales had a late chance after a penalty, but a fumbled line-out ended their comeback. Scotland’s win was tempered by a worrying injury to Orr, while Bryonie King was yellow-carded for a high tackle on Emily Coubrough. For Wales head coach Sean Lynn, it was a 10th defeat in 11 Tests, though the performance showed improvement and earned a potentially valuable losing bonus point.

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England’s Women’s Six Nat

England’s Women’s Six Nations opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium drew a record 77,120 crowd, reinforcing the momentum from the Red Roses’ World Cup triumph in front of 81,885 and supporting Ellie Kildunne’s view that packed stadiums “will become the norm.” England beat Ireland in their first match since winning the World Cup, surpassing the previous Women’s Six Nations attendance record of 58,498 from the 2023 Grand Slam decider. A decade earlier, only 2,500 watched England beat Ireland at the same venue. John Mitchell’s side remain dominant in the Six Nations, unbeaten since 2018 and chasing an eighth straight title and fifth consecutive Grand Slam, but the squad has been disrupted by pregnancies and injuries, including losses to the second row and likely tournament absences for Morwenna Talling and Natasha Hunt. Megan Jones captained England in Zoe Stratford’s absence and won player of the match, while debutant Haineala Lutui and others filled in as Mitchell rotated eight players from the World Cup final lineup. England showed flashes of an expansive new style but also some lack of cohesion, and Mitchell said the team is still learning and adapting ahead of next week’s match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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Willie Mullins won his th

Willie Mullins won his third consecutive Grand National and fourth overall at Aintree as I Am Maximus, ridden by Paul Townend, won the 2026 race after being 9-2 favourite. The victory made I Am Maximus the first horse since Red Rum in 1977 to regain the Grand National and the first top weight to win since Red Rum carried 12st in 1974. Mullins equalled Vincent O’Brien’s record of three straight National wins and matched the four-win totals of George Dockeray, Fred Rimell and Ginger McCain. He said it was an honour to be mentioned alongside O’Brien, whom he called a legend. The win also made JP McManus the race’s leading owner with four victories. Mullins, a 19-time Irish National Hunt champion and recent British champion, is set to lose the British title to Dan Skelton but remains in contention for the Irish title against Gordon Elliott ahead of Punchestown.

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Arsenal lost 2-1 at home

Arsenal lost 2-1 at home to Bournemouth in a poor, jaded performance that raised fresh doubts about their Premier League title hopes. It was the Gunners’ 53rd match of the season, and the defeat meant they have now lost three of their last four games in all competitions, following setbacks in the Carabao Cup final and FA Cup quarter-finals. Arsenal were missing Bukayo Saka, captain Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber through injury, while Myles Lewis-Skelly made only his second start at left-back with Riccardo Calafiori also out. BBC pundit Alan Shearer said nothing in the display suggested Arsenal would go on to win the league, despite their midweek win in Lisbon. Mikel Arteta said his side were not suffering from pressure but admitted they fell far below their usual standards and apologized to the fans.

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BBC Sounds’ Newscast epis

BBC Sounds’ Newscast episode from 11 Apr 2026, hosted by Victoria Derbyshire and Nick Watt while Paddy and Laura are on holiday, covers two major stories: the start of direct trilateral US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan and the return of Nasa’s Artemis II crew. Guests are Panorama filmmaker and foreign affairs/peace talks specialist Jane Corbin, who discusses the Pakistan talks, and British astronaut Tim Peake, who explains what it is like to return to Earth from space. The episode is part of Newscast’s daily BBC political news analysis, with production credits including Chris Flynn, Chloe Scannapieco, Grace Braddock, Michael Regaard, Chris Gray, and Sam Bonham.

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BBC News reports on Artem

BBC News reports on Artemis II, a historic Moon mission featuring four astronauts as they depart Earth, leaving behind family and friends to make their mark in space travel. The program is 27 minutes long, first shown on 11 Apr 2026, and is available for 11 months, with audio described and sign language options.

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Danielle Arme has been re

Danielle Arme has been reunited with her cat Bodhi nearly five years after he went missing from Chellaston, Derby, in July 2021. On 30 March, Viccie Mahon of Sudbury, Derbyshire, contacted Arme after Bodhi began appearing at her home after Christmas and was found sleeping in a carport. Mahon had initially thought the cat was female and named him Martha, but after arranging a scan, a pet tracking company identified him as Bodhi, a male cat from Derbyshire. Mahon then found Arme’s missing-cat appeal online and got in touch. Arme, now living in Shelton Lock, said she had “lost hope” after a year and burst into tears when she learned Bodhi was safe, calling the reunion a “miracle.”

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Steve Wainwright, a 62-ye

Steve Wainwright, a 62-year-old retired engineering and electrics worker from Peterborough, has filled his time by making oversized replicas of everyday household items, inspired by boredom after retiring from the East of England Ambulance Service in 2020. Working from a garden workshop, he uses wood, metal and plastic to build items such as a giant pencil, clothes peg, audio cassette, 13-amp plug, and tape measure, which doubles as a coffee table and a plug that became a cupboard. The hobby has cost about £2,500, with each piece taking a couple of days to two weeks to make, and some have been sold locally. His wife, Cat Thompson, says the creations amuse her and keep him occupied, and he has also displayed them at charity events, where blind visitors enjoyed feeling the large objects. His favourite and the public’s favourite creation is a five-foot-long HB 2 pencil, and the items will be shown at the Feel the Force Day comic book convention at Peterborough Cathedral in September.

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Julie Felix, Britain’s fi

Julie Felix, Britain’s first professional black ballerina, had her pointed shoes restored on BBC’s The Repair Shop. Felix, 67, said she became a star in the US after being excluded from a London ballet company in the 1970s because of racism, then returned to the UK to teach at Birmingham Royal Ballet. The shoes were repaired 40 years after her first professional solo performance, and Felix said the restoration “took my breath away.” She said the idea to restore them came from her late mother, and she had originally hoped they might simply be mounted. Felix later worked as Head of Dance at St Martin’s Girls School in Solihull, has retired, and has been awarded an MBE. The episode aired on 8 April at 20:00 BST on BBC1.

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Six-year-old Pearl from C

Six-year-old Pearl from Croydon saved her mother Carole’s life by calling 999 after Carole suffered a seizure and a life-threatening bleed on the brain at home last summer. Pearl, with help from her four-year-old sister Amelia, calmly gave the emergency call handler their address, described Carole’s condition, and checked that she was breathing until paramedic Charlotte Aisbitt arrived in under five minutes. Carole was treated in hospital and has made a good recovery. London Ambulance Service honoured both sisters with commendation certificates and a tour of an ambulance, and praised Pearl for staying calm and giving clear information. LAS director Stuart Crichton urged parents to teach children how to call 999, know their address, open the front door, and understand when to call for help.

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Two men have been arreste

Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old filmmaking student Finbar Sullivan in Primrose Hill, north London. A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and a 25-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender; both remain in custody. Police were called to reports of a fight on Tuesday evening, where Finbar was found fatally injured and died at the scene. A second man in his 20s was also found with stab wounds nearby on Regent’s Park Road and was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Finbar’s father, Chris Sullivan, described his son as “exceptional,” “the light,” and said he had overcome recent health challenges, including an autoimmune disease and blindness in one eye. Police continue to appeal for witnesses and footage, and say there will be an increased presence in the area.

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The NHS will offer second

The NHS will offer second MenB vaccine doses from next week to nearly 12,000 people vaccinated after a deadly meningitis B outbreak in Kent that killed two people and infected 19 others. Clinics will open in Canterbury, Faversham and Ashford, with appointments booked online through NHS Kent and Medway. Those eligible include university students in halls, people who attended the Club Chemistry nightclub linked to the outbreak, and some school and sixth form pupils exposed to confirmed or probable cases. The outbreak was described by Health Secretary Wes Streeting as “unprecedented,” and the UK Health Security Agency declared a national incident to support the response. MenB vaccination is routinely given to babies and young children in the UK, while teenagers receive the MenACWY vaccine; following the outbreak, Streeting asked the JCVI to reconsider whether teenagers should also be vaccinated against MenB.

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A 19-year-old woman died

A 19-year-old woman died after a dog attack at a house in Long Hide, Leaden Roding, near Dunmow, Essex, where police were called at 22:45 BST on Friday and found her with serious injuries. Despite emergency services’ efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. A 37-year-old man from Dunmow was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death and remained in custody. The dog was seized, the scene was made safe, and Essex Police said experienced detectives are investigating and appealed for witnesses, CCTV, dashcam, or other footage, quoting incident 1419 of 10 April.

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BBC Education Editor Bran

BBC Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys reports that thousands of students are being told to repay maintenance loans and grants after the Student Loans Company and universities decided their courses were ineligible, sometimes years after the money was awarded. Among them is David Robinson, who received a £10,538 maintenance loan for a one-year postgraduate diploma in adult nursing at Edge Hill University and was later told the course did not qualify, so the loan must be repaid at a “revised and accelerated” rate. Robinson says the repayment demand makes no sense and could discourage people from entering nursing. The issue also affects Lou Osborne at the University of Sunderland, whose accelerated two-year education degree was classed as distance learning and therefore ineligible for a £3,500 maintenance loan; she says students panicked when told the money had to be repaid immediately with interest. Another affected student, a mother of three on a franchised health and social care course linked to Oxford Brookes University, says she may have to repay more than £20,000 after receiving maintenance support for two years. Universities say they are concerned, are supporting students, and may challenge the decision, while the SLC says some institutions incorrectly categorised distance-learning courses and will work on affordable repayment plans. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the situation is not students’ fault and blamed universities for incompetence or abuse of the system.

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The BBC reports that new

The BBC reports that new UK government guidance recommends children under five have no more than one hour of screen time a day, and that under-twos should not watch screens alone, encouraging “screen swaps” such as reading and games. Parents interviewed say limiting technology is difficult because of busy schedules, rising living costs, and the strong pull of screens, but many are trying to build connection through play and shared activities. Errol Murray, founder of Leeds Dads, takes his 10-year-old son Isaac and other fathers on Saturday adventures to help children turn away from phones and tablets and strengthen bonds. New National Literacy Trust research found a 25% drop since 2019 in parents playing with their children daily. Experts say these interactions matter for brain development: a Durham University and University of East Anglia study of 163 babies and toddlers found that richer in-person language interactions were linked to greater myelination, which helps the brain process language more efficiently. Kirsty MacDonald of the National Literacy Trust says many families, especially those in poverty, lack the time, money, and support to nurture language and literacy. Some parents still use screens creatively, such as Sam, who shares his music production hobby on a tablet with his children. Others are finding alternatives through community spaces like Irlam Library in Salford, where interactive reading gardens and play areas are helping children engage away from tech.

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Annabel Rackham’s guide t

Annabel Rackham’s guide to the UK’s summer 2026 festival season notes that Glastonbury is on a fallow year, but many major events remain. Reading and Leeds runs 27–30 August with six British and Irish headliners: Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C. and Raye, plus Kasabian at Leeds. Other multi-day festivals include the Isle of Wight Festival (18–21 June) with Lewis Capaldi, The Cure, Teddy Swims and Wet Leg; Boardmasters (5–9 August) with Fatboy Slim, Lily Allen and The Kooks; TRNSMT (19–21 June) with CMAT, Wolf Alice and Two Door Cinema Club; and BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Sunderland (22–24 May) with Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson and Niall Horan. Single-day and city festivals include BST Hyde Park with Maroon 5, Mumford & Sons and Garth Brooks; All Points East with Jorja Smith, Lorde and Twenty One Pilots; and the new Roundhay series in Leeds with Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi. Rock, alternative and dance highlights include Download (12–14 June) with Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park; Kendal Calling with Biffy Clyro, Wolf Alice and The Libertines; Truck Festival with The Maccabees, The Wombats and Kaiser Chiefs; Creamfields with Swedish House Mafia, Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren; Parklife with Calvin Harris, Skepta and Sammy Virji; Boomtown with Skrillex, Four Tet and Faithless; and Lovebox’s return in Margate after seven years with Rudimental, Armand Van Helden and Groove Armada. New or returning festivals include Silverworks Island, Labyrinth on the Thames, State Fayre in Chelmsford with Kings of Leon, Alanis Morissette and The Lumineers, and Blackbird at Cardiff Castle with Skindred, Alter Bridge and Cardinal Black. For non-music options, Latitude offers comedy and talks, Hay Festival features Emma Thompson, Malala Yousafzai and Gisèle Pelicot, Crossed Wires focuses on podcasts, and The Big Retreat includes yoga and cold-water swimming.

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BBC reporter Ruth Clegg e

BBC reporter Ruth Clegg examines topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), a disputed skin condition that hundreds of readers contacted the BBC about after a previous article. Patients like Bethany Norman say long-term steroid cream use worsened their eczema into severe TSW, causing open wounds, relentless itching, and skin shedding, and she refused steroid creams for her son Albie because of her experience. Doctors remain divided: the MHRA recognized TSW in 2021 as a reaction to long-term steroid use, but not as an official diagnosis, and there are no NICE guidelines. Some clinicians, including Dr Pippa Bowes, Dr Dean Eggit, and trainee GP Jenna Crosbie, acknowledge TSW or have seen it firsthand, while others believe fears are driven by social media and that patients may be refusing effective eczema treatment. The article highlights concerns about overprescribing, lack of follow-up, and the need for more research; Bowes is conducting PhD research at the University of Nottingham to develop a consultation tool and identify warning signs. Bethany says her son’s eczema is now mild and she has been medication-free for a year, but she believes what would have helped most was simply being believed.

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The discussion asks wheth

The discussion asks whether Israeli society has become conditioned to permanent war, noting opinion polls showing opposition to ending the war against Iran and a negative public and political reaction in Israel to the ceasefire despite the respite it brings. It also highlights that the fighting has continued to kill hundreds in Lebanon and more people in Gaza. The program is presented by Tom McRae and features Ilan Pappe, Gideon Levy, and Haim Bresheeth.

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Iraq’s parliament has ele

Iraq’s parliament has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president after months of political deadlock following November’s elections. The vote, reported on 11 Apr 2026, ends a prolonged stalemate in the Iraqi political process.

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Pope Leo XIV called on wo

Pope Leo XIV called on world leaders on Saturday to reject war as a way of settling disputes and instead commit to peace and negotiation. The appeal was reported by Al Jazeera NewsFeed and published on 11 Apr 2026.

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Rio Ngumoha inspired Live

Rio Ngumoha inspired Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Fulham with a superb goal and standout performance, easing pressure on Arne Slot and lifting the mood at Anfield amid fan protests over FSG’s proposed ticket price increases. The 17-year-old’s display has created a selection dilemma for Slot ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League second leg against PSG, with debate over whether Ngumoha should start on the left ahead of Cody Gakpo. Slot praised Ngumoha’s growing readiness and impact, while Stephen Warnock said he has “earned his right to play” but should be carefully managed. Jamie Redknapp suggested Ngumoha is a strong bench option, though he would not be surprised if Slot starts him. Liverpool remain fifth in the Premier League, and Ngumoha’s goal made him only the third-youngest player after Wayne Rooney and Cesc Fabregas to start and score in the Premier League at 17 years and 225 days.

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Former Pakistani diplomat

Former Pakistani diplomat to the US Maleeha Lodhi said expectations for the Islamabad talks between the US and Iran should be realistic, stressing that diplomacy is “not an event, it’s a process, it takes time.”

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BBC reports that JD Vance

BBC reports that JD Vance has been sent by Donald Trump to lead US negotiations with Iran in Pakistan, a high-risk diplomatic mission aimed at securing a permanent end to the war and addressing issues including the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme. Trump joked that he would blame Vance if the deal fails and take credit if it succeeds, underscoring the vice-president’s precarious position. The talks require support from Trump, Iran’s weakened but still influential regime, Israel, and European allies, while also satisfying Trump’s MAGA base, many of whom oppose foreign interventions. Vance, a former Marine and longtime critic of US “forever wars,” has publicly backed Trump’s claim that the conflict was needed to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons, but he has been less outspoken than other officials and has reportedly expressed private skepticism about strikes on Iran. He is working with special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, but Trump’s volatile style and tendency to shift positions make the assignment especially difficult. Analysts and diplomats say Vance is being tested as an “America First” surrogate and could be diminished politically if he fails, especially since he lacks deep foreign-policy experience and personal ties with world leaders.

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BBC One is currently show

BBC One is currently showing “Match of the Day” on BBC iPlayer, with the live listing marked “Now Watching” at 22:25 and featured on BBC One.

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NASA’s Artemis II astrona

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts were welcomed back to Earth in Houston, Texas, after their nine-day mission around the Moon. Commander Reid Wiseman called it “the most special thing I ever went through in my life.” Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reunited with their families on Saturday after traveling farther from Earth than any humans in history.

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Tyson Fury returned after

Tyson Fury returned after 15 months out with a composed but unspectacular points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, using his ring IQ and technical control to dominate 12 rounds despite occasional overhand rights from the Russian. Fury won by wide scores of 120-108, 120-108 and 119-109, improving to 35 wins, two losses and one draw after successive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. Immediately after the fight, the 37-year-old Briton called out Anthony Joshua ringside, with organisers suggesting the long-awaited Fury-Joshua showdown could be next. Makhmudov, 36, suffered his third defeat in 24 fights.

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US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump said the United States “wins regardless of what happens” in ongoing Iran talks, speaking outside the White House as US and Iranian delegations continued negotiating late into the night in Islamabad.

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Tyson Fury returned to he

Tyson Fury returned to heavyweight boxing with a unanimous 12-round points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, winning 120-108 on two scorecards and 119-109 on the third. Makhmudov started strongly but faded by the third round as Fury took control, switching stances and landing cleaner shots. After the fight, Fury called out Anthony Joshua for a potential “Battle of Britain” super-fight, with Joshua watching ringside and the two exchanging words about finally meeting in the ring.

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Hearts kept their Scottis

Hearts kept their Scottish Premiership title bid alive with a dramatic 3-1 comeback win over Motherwell at Tynecastle, after Emmanuel Longelo put Motherwell ahead in the 50th minute and the visitors missed several chances to extend their lead. Derek McInnes said Hearts “had to dig deep,” and the team again showed their ability to recover from losing positions: they have won 13 points from behind this season, second only to Dundee United’s 16, and this was their first win in seven games after conceding first since 30 August against Livingston. Claudio Braga equalised before a late Lawrence Shankland penalty and stoppage-time goal from substitute Pierre Landry Kabore sealed Hearts’ first win over Motherwell this season after two draws. Hearts have scored in 29 of 33 league matches, more than any other Premiership side and one more than Celtic. The result mattered because Celtic, who have three of their final five games at home including a possible final-day title showdown with Hearts, had earlier drawn level on points, increasing the pressure. McInnes said he would not get carried away, while Shankland called the run-in “five cup finals.” BBC pundits Pat Bonner, Steven Naismith, Ryan Stevenson and Michael Stewart all highlighted Celtic’s unconvincing display against St Mirren and Hearts’ mental strength, with Stevenson calling the victory “a massive three points” and Stewart saying Hearts are top through quality as well as resilience.

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The Southport Inquiry was

The Southport Inquiry was set up by then Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to examine the timeline of Axel Rudakubana’s history, his interactions with public bodies, and any failings that allowed him to carry out the 29 July 2024 knife attack at the Hart Space dance workshop in Southport, Merseyside, where Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Bebe King, six, were killed and 10 others were seriously injured. Chaired by retired High Court judge Sir Adrian Fulford, Phase 1 heard nine weeks of evidence from witnesses, survivors, families, and Rudakubana’s parents. Key evidence included Rudakubana’s father saying his son’s behaviour deteriorated after being expelled from Range High School in October 2019 for admitting he carried knives, and admitting he withheld information from agencies because he feared his son would be taken away; he also did not tell police, social services, or mental health teams that Rudakubana was buying weapons online, including a machete. The Phase 1 report is due at 12:00 BST. Phase 2 is expected to begin later this year and will examine whether multi-agency systems were adequate to manage young people whose fixation on extreme violence poses a serious risk to public safety.

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The 2026 Scottish Parliam

The 2026 Scottish Parliament election is being shaped by tax and welfare as well as schools and hospitals, reflecting Scotland’s increasingly distinct approach from the rest of the UK since 2017 and especially under the SNP since 2021. Scotland now has six income tax bands, with most lower earners paying slightly less than elsewhere in the UK but 45% of taxpayers, including someone on £50,000, paying more; the SNP argues this is a progressive system to redistribute wealth, while critics say the steep jumps may discourage growth and productivity. The IFS says the Scottish system should raise £1.8bn more in 2026/27 than UK policy, but behavioural effects and slower earnings growth reduce the expected gain to just under £1bn. On welfare, the SNP has expanded social security, especially the Scottish Child Payment, introduced in 2021 and now worth £28.20 per week for eligible children under 16, with plans to raise it to £40 for babies under one if the SNP wins. Supporters say it is vital for low-income families like Laura Derrick’s in Inverclyde, while JRF says it has helped reduce poverty, though housing costs also matter. Devolved powers now include income tax, disability benefits, land and buildings tax, landfill tax and some housing benefits, but rising disability claims could create a £770m budget shortfall by 2029/30, with more than one million people expected to receive disability payments by 2030/31. The main parties are split between those favouring higher tax and welfare spending and those prioritising tax cuts and tighter benefits. The Conservatives and Reform UK want lower taxes, a smaller welfare bill and a two-child limit on the Scottish Child Payment; Labour has promised not to raise income tax and to keep the child payment. The article uses Inverclyde, a post-industrial area hit by deindustrialisation, austerity, Brexit and Covid, to show the real-life pressures behind the debate: some residents rely on benefits, while business owners like Neill Hunter want lower taxes and more growth-focused policies. Economists and charities warn that some growth and spending-cut promises are unrealistic, and Chris Birt of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says the unresolved issue is Scotland’s regressive council tax system.

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The UK government has ple

The UK government has pledged £1m to support the permanent reintroduction of golden eagles to England, potentially starting next year, after the species was wiped out in England in the 19th century. Forestry England, working with Restoring Upland Nature (RUN), will run a public consultation with landowners and farmers before any release, with Northumberland the preferred site among eight suitable upland locations identified in a feasibility study. The project follows the successful re-establishment of golden eagles along the Scottish border, where 28 chicks have been released over the past eight years, though some birds have faced persecution. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds called the golden eagle a keystone species that can aid wider nature recovery, while Forestry England said it could help control mesopredators such as foxes and badgers. Farmers and academics have urged thorough consultation, citing concerns about lamb losses and seasonal pressures, though researchers say eagle predation on lambs is expected to be limited and that the Scottish project shows coexistence is possible.

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Coachella 2026 opened in

Coachella 2026 opened in Indio, California, with Sabrina Carpenter headlining for the first time in a classic Hollywood-themed set she called “Sabrinawood.” Surprise guests included Susan Sarandon, who delivered a monologue as an older version of Carpenter, along with Will Ferrell and Sam Elliott. Other Friday performers included KATSEYE, Disclosure, and Snoop Dogg. Strong winds forced the festival to cancel DJ Anyma’s set after Carpenter’s performance, and an air quality advisory was issued because of windblown dust. The festival, held at the Empire Polo Club since 2002, draws more than 100,000 people daily over two weekends; Justin Bieber is set to headline Saturday and Karol G on Sunday.

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Matt Chorley’s UK electio

Matt Chorley’s UK election road trip across London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Stockport, Gateshead and Edinburgh found that next month’s elections in Scotland, Wales and many English councils will be messy, unpredictable and highly local. He argues that although seven parties are often treated as nationally competitive, the real contests vary by place: Conservatives may fight Labour in Westminster, Greens challenge Labour in east London, Plaid Cymru and Reform UK are close in Wales, Labour is slipping in Birmingham, Lib Dems are hopeful in Stockport, Conservatives are struggling in Gateshead, and the SNP could win again in Edinburgh. He says voters are more complicated than polling suggests, with people switching loyalties across party lines on issues like cost of living, council services, immigration and devolution. Reform UK could win the most votes in some places yet still be shut out of power because other parties may refuse coalitions with them. Labour support appears to be fragmenting to the Greens and Reform, making the results hard to predict and potentially damaging for Sir Keir Starmer if losses are severe. Overall, Chorley expects higher turnout because voters feel their choices matter more than in past elections.

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BBC News reports that Sun

BBC News reports that Sunday’s front pages are dominated by the UK’s Chagos Islands U-turn, with the Sunday Express calling it the “U-turn of all U-turns” after Sir Keir Starmer shelved the deal and Kemi Badenoch claiming victory. The Sunday Times leads on historic US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, described as the highest-level meeting since the 1979 Iranian revolution. Other major stories include the Mail on Sunday’s claim that the Royal Navy may need French help intercepting Russian vessels in British waters, the Sunday Telegraph’s criticism of Bridget Phillipson over single-sex spaces, and the Sunday Mirror’s focus on NHS corridor care and Wes Streeting’s pledge to fix it. The Sun and Sunday People report on Eamonn Holmes’s stroke, while the Observer highlights Peter Sullivan’s release after 38 years for a wrongful murder conviction. The papers also feature I Am Maximus winning the Grand National, the Artemis II astronauts’ safe splashdown, and a Sunday Mail story about an alleged “kitchen con” linked to a drug kingpin’s renovation firm.

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BBC Disclosure’s investig

BBC Disclosure’s investigation examines the death of Charmain Speirs, a 40-year-old woman from Arbroath who met Ghanaian Pentecostal pastor Eric Adusah, also known as Prophet Eric Adusah, through a Christian dating site and married him in September 2014. Six months later, Charmain was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Ghana. Adusah was arrested on suspicion of murder but released for lack of evidence and denies involvement. The BBC says it found major gaps in his account, including his failure to mention two men who reportedly visited room 112 with him the night Charmain died; police records confirm three men were reported, and two later said they were there praying. Adusah also claimed he left to meet a reverend in Accra, but the BBC found no corroboration, and there is no evidence investigators properly checked that alibi. Charmain’s family and friends describe her as sociable and loving, but say her marriage became controlling and abusive. Her son Isaac and mother Linda allege physical abuse, coercive control, and isolation by Adusah. Former partners, using different names and identities, also accuse him of emotional abuse and manipulation. Adusah told police Charmain was suicidal and had a drug problem; a post-mortem found heroin in her system and recorded probable heroin overdose, helping secure his release. But friends and family strongly deny she used drugs or was suicidal, and a later UK post-mortem on her hair found no opioids, suggesting she was not a long-term user. The BBC also reports that Charmain had told a church member she had discovered Adusah used another name, lied about his age, and had another wife in Ghana, and that she was considering divorce. Adusah, now living in Maryland and still preaching, told the BBC the scrutiny has caused him severe emotional distress.

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Sex educator Milly Evans

Sex educator Milly Evans was nearly put off getting a hormonal coil (IUS) after her social media feed was flooded with anti-contraception content, much of it framing hormonal birth control as “unnatural” or harmful. The BBC reports that women in their 20s are increasingly seeing two kinds of posts: personal stories about side effects and misinformation, often tied to right-wing, religious, or “clean living” ideology. Lauren Haslam, 25, says similar posts on Instagram made her feel her positive experience with the combined pill for PMDD was being invalidated. Experts including psychosexual therapist Evie Plumb, Lowdown medical director Dr Fran Yarlett, London GP Jenny Dhingra, and UCL professor Jenny Hall say misinformation and exaggerated claims are spreading online and influencing real-life clinic conversations, though some concerns are based on valid but context-free negative experiences. The NHS says common side effects include headaches, nausea, mood swings, weight gain, sore breasts, and acne, while serious risks like blood clots and breast cancer are very low. Evidence suggests some women may be moving away from hormonal contraception, while fertility-tracking apps are being promoted as “natural” alternatives despite not being reliable for preventing pregnancy. Experts stress that hormonal contraception can also have major benefits, including helping with heavy periods, PMS, adenomyosis, and endometriosis. Evans ultimately went ahead with the coil after speaking with a healthcare professional and later received messages from others relieved to see a positive account.

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Balamory is returning to

Balamory is returning to CBeebies more than 20 years after ending, with original stars Julie Wilson Nimmo (Miss Hoolie) and Andrew Agnew (PC Plum) back in their roles. They describe the revival as a “love letter to the original” and say it comes at the right time, offering live-action children’s TV at a moment when UK-made kids’ content is under pressure. The new series aims to appeal to both nostalgic adults and a new generation, with familiar characters like Penny Pocket and Edie McCredie returning alongside new additions including Dr Ollie, The Harbourmaster, and inventor Ava Potts. The show will feature revamped old songs and new ones, and has been commissioned for two series of 10 episodes each, with the first airing on CBeebies on Monday 20 April and all episodes available on BBC iPlayer the same day.

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BBC science editor Rebecc

BBC science editor Rebecca Morelle recounts following NASA’s Artemis II mission from launch to splashdown, describing the visceral launch at Kennedy Space Center, the cramped conditions aboard the minibus-sized capsule, and the intense work inside Mission Control in Houston. The four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen — completed a historic test flight, traveling 252,756 miles from Earth and breaking Apollo 13’s distance record while taking images and audio of the Moon. The mission also highlighted personal stakes, including candid discussions of risk with their families and a moving moment when the crew named a lunar crater “Carroll” after Wiseman’s late wife. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman framed Artemis as building on Apollo, with plans for a 2028 landing, a Moon base and eventual Mars missions. The return was the most dangerous phase, with fiery re-entry, a six-minute communications blackout, and a successful Pacific splashdown that triggered celebrations in Mission Control.

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BBC reports on Explosive

BBC reports on Explosive Media, a social-media operation making viral Lego-style AI videos that experts say function as powerful pro-Iran propaganda during the US-Iran war. In an interview for the BBC podcast Top Comment, a representative who asked to be called “Mr Explosive” initially denied working for the Iranian government but later admitted Iran is a “customer” and said the work was “honourable to work for the homeland.” The clips, widely shared by Iranian and Russian state media accounts, depict scenes such as Donald Trump amid “Epstein file” documents, George Floyd under a policeman’s boot, and Iranian missile strikes destroying Gulf targets, often with factual inaccuracies and anti-US, anti-Israel, or anti-Zionist messaging. Experts including Dr Emma Briant and Dr Tine Munk say AI has made this kind of “highly sophisticated” or “defensive memetic warfare” especially effective because it can target Western audiences with culturally familiar content and bypass traditional media. The videos have reportedly been viewed hundreds of millions of times, are produced quickly in response to events, and continue to spread despite platform takedowns, making them a form of aggressive internet diplomacy that may increase misunderstanding and escalation.

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Faisal Islam argues that

Faisal Islam argues that Britain should not fear the rise of Chinese car imports, despite the Jaecoo 7 becoming the UK’s top-selling car and Chinese-owned brands reaching about 15% of new UK car sales in 2026, up from 1.3% five years ago. He says the government, through Business Secretary Peter Kyle, is relaxed about Chinese imports because it wants consumers to have choice and sees opportunities for jobs and investment if Chinese firms build factories in the UK. The article contrasts this with criticism from Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith and Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick, who blame regulation and call for tariffs and quotas, while noting that the EU and US have imposed tariffs and that the UK has not. Islam highlights the importance of the Agratas electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Somerset, backed by Tata Group and a £380m government grant, as a key part of Britain’s industrial future and supply-chain resilience for Jaguar Land Rover. He concludes that Britain’s openness may leave it better placed than other G7 countries to benefit from China’s rapid growth in the global car market.

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A machete-wielding suspec

A machete-wielding suspect, identified as 44-year-old Anthony Griffin, randomly attacked three people at New York City’s Grand Central station before being fatally shot by police. The victims were an 84-year-old man and a 65-year-old man, both slashed in the head and face, and a 70-year-old woman who suffered cuts to her shoulder; all were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said Griffin entered the subway in Queens, rode the 7 train to Grand Central-42 Street, and attacked people on two platforms while repeatedly saying he was “Lucifer.” Officers said he ignored at least 20 commands to drop the weapon and advanced toward them, prompting one officer to shoot him twice. Authorities said no terrorism link was suspected. New York Governor Kathy Hochul called it a senseless act of violence, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised the officers’ response. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said body camera footage would be released and noted Griffin had three prior arrests but no EDP report history.

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The Irish cabinet will me

The Irish cabinet will meet on Sunday to receive an update on talks over the ongoing fuel crisis as protests and blockades continue for a fifth day, leaving hundreds of petrol stations in the Republic of Ireland without petrol or diesel. Fuel trucks regained access to the Whitegate Refinery in County Cork after gardaí, supported by the Irish Defence Forces, used pepper spray to push back protesters; Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said arrests were made, blockades are illegal, and protesters must stop or face the law. The protests, involving slow-moving convoys including tractors, have also disrupted Rosslare Europort, where the harbour master warned ferries may have to be turned away, and have caused major public transport disruption in Dublin, with some services suspended. An Garda Síochána declared an “exceptional event,” doubling available officers, while the National Emergency Coordination Group said fuel supplies for emergency services are under increasing pressure. Taoiseach Micheál Martin warned the country was close to having to turn oil away during a global supply crisis, while Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald urged the government to negotiate with protesters. The protests are driven by rapid fuel price rises linked to the conflict in the Middle East, with diesel and petrol prices sharply increasing in recent weeks.

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Hungarians voted on Sunday in an election that could end 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule and reshape Hungary’s relations with the EU, US, and Russia. Polls favored Péter Magyar and his new Tisza party, formed after he split from Fidesz, with promises of a “change of regime,” stronger EU ties, and less closeness to Russia. Orbán campaigned on familiar themes, attacking Brussels and Ukraine, and remained defiant despite economic trouble, scandals, and anger over his veto of €90bn in EU aid to Ukraine. Analysts said Tisza likely had an absolute majority, though a two-thirds super-majority was possible and would be needed to reverse many Fidesz-era constitutional changes. Hungary’s electoral system, with 199 seats and a mix of constituency and list votes, has often benefited Fidesz. The race was especially focused on battleground cities like Győr, where local discontent and anti-Fidesz rallies suggested a shift in public mood. Both sides warned of possible fraud and unrest, while Trump publicly backed Orbán as a “true friend, fighter, and WINNER.”

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At Augusta National, warm

At Augusta National, warm, dry weather was expected to produce firm, fast greens and difficult scoring, with Rory McIlroy predicting the winning score would stay below double digits under par. But officials have watered the greens each morning, softening them and making scoring easier as the week has gone on, drawing criticism from purists who say the Masters has “gone soft.” The easier conditions have produced an entertaining chase, with world number one Scottie Scheffler briefly threatening the course record of 63 before finishing with a career-best 65 and moving back into contention four shots off the lead. Co-leader Young also surged, reaching seven under through 14 holes before a bogey at 15, then birdied 16 to match Scheffler’s low round of the day.

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Iran and the US are conti

Iran and the US are continuing historic face-to-face negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as a key sticking point. US President Donald Trump said Washington is engaged in “very deep” talks with Iran and claimed the US has already won the war regardless of the outcome.

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Israel reprimanded Spain’

Israel reprimanded Spain’s top diplomat in Tel Aviv after an effigy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was blown up during Easter celebrations in El Burgo, Spain. Israel’s foreign ministry accused Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of “incitement.” The annual event has previously featured effigies of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin and attracts hundreds of spectators.

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Israel has approved 34 ne

Israel has approved 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, which are illegal under international law, alarming Palestinians who fear losing their land. At an inauguration event, far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich also outlined plans to expand borders across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.

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Standing before a Middle

Standing before a Middle East map, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said six countries “wanted to strangle us,” but instead “we strangled them” and still “have more to do.” The statement comes as Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors are scheduled to hold talks in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, though they have given conflicting accounts of what will be discussed.

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After 21 hours of negotia

After 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad during a temporary ceasefire, Vice-President JD Vance said the US and Iran failed to reach an agreement because Iran was “not to accept our terms.” He said halting Iran’s nuclear capabilities was a core US goal that was not achieved. Iran’s foreign ministry described the talks as “intensive” and urged Washington to avoid “excessive demands and unlawful requests.”

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International Maritime Or

International Maritime Organisation chief Arsenio Dominguez told Al Jazeera that Iran’s attempt to charge tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz would be illegal under international law and should be rejected by the international community. He said countries have no right to impose charges on the waterway and warned that accepting such tolls would set a harmful precedent for global shipping. His comments came as fragile US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without agreement, with the strait still effectively blocked and shipping in the Gulf at a standstill, severely disrupting oil and gas exports. Dominguez said the real solution is ending the conflict, after which transit could resume under the existing 1968 traffic separation agreement between Iran and Oman, without new mechanisms. He also voiced concern for about 20,000 stranded seafarers and the wider economic impact.

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US Vice President JD Vanc

US Vice President JD Vance said the US delegation failed to reach an agreement with Iran after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan. In a brief press conference, he said Iran chose not to accept Washington’s terms. Published on 12 Apr 2026.

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The Philippine government

The Philippine government has urged Meta Platforms Inc., Facebook’s parent company, to take action against the spread of “false and panic-inducing content” on its platforms, warning that it may pursue legal action if Meta does not respond quickly.

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US Vice President JD Vanc

US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after 21 hours of talks with Iran ended without a deal, saying Tehran rejected their “final and best offer.” He made the remarks during a press conference in Islamabad on 12 Apr 2026.

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China announced a series

China announced a series of policy measures aimed at showing “goodwill” toward Taiwan on Sunday, following a landmark meeting between President Xi Jinping and Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun.

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An Orthodox Easter truce

An Orthodox Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine began Saturday afternoon, but air raid sirens sounded in Kharkiv region just 38 minutes later, and officials reported multiple ceasefire violations though no long-range missile or drone strikes. BBC Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports deep skepticism in war-torn northeastern Ukraine, where families still brought Easter baskets to St John the Theologian Church for blessing despite damaged buildings and curfews. Parishioners and priest Fr Viktor doubted Russia’s intentions, while a local woman, Larisa, feared any pause would only precede heavier attacks. At a military training ground near the Russian border, Heorhiy’s Yasni Ochi UAV unit tested kamikaze drones and prepared to hold fire only if not attacked, expecting violations and stressing that Ukraine needs “real peace talks” and stronger security guarantees from allies, especially the US. The US-led peace process has stalled amid President Donald Trump’s envoys being diverted by the Iran conflict. Back in Kharkiv, residents live amid severe destruction from repeated Russian strikes; one suburb saw 11 people killed last month when a missile destroyed part of a building. Resident Olha said the 32-hour truce offers only brief relief and that Ukrainians want peace “for good,” while President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would respond “strictly in kind” to any Russian actions and offered to turn the temporary truce into a lasting ceasefire, which the Kremlin has already rejected.

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Pakistani officials helpe

Pakistani officials helped bring the US and Iran into the first high-level face-to-face talks in decades in Islamabad, but they could not get the two sides to agree on terms to end the war. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reported that the discussions in Pakistan ended without an agreement because the US and Iran remained unable to bridge their differences.

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Three supertankers carryi

Three supertankers carrying oil have exited the Strait of Hormuz amid a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, according to LSEG shipping data, even as hundreds of tankers remain stuck in the Gulf. The Liberia-flagged VLCC Serifos and the China-flagged VLCCs Cospearl Lake and He Rong Hai passed through the “Hormuz Passage trial anchorage,” which bypasses Iran’s Larak Island. Each can carry about 2 million barrels of oil. Serifos, chartered by Thai state-owned PTT, was among seven vessels Malaysia sought Iranian clearance for and is expected to reach Malacca Port on April 21 after loading Saudi and UAE crude. Cospearl Lake, carrying Iraqi oil, is due in Zhoushan, China, on May 1, while He Rong Hai is carrying Saudi crude with its discharge point unclear; both are chartered by Unipec, Sinopec’s trading arm. Another tanker, Ocean Thunder, loaded with Iraqi crude and chartered by a Petronas unit, transited last week. Meanwhile, three empty tankers—Mombasa B, Agios Fanourios I, and Shalamar—were entering the strait to load oil, with Agios Fanourios I signaling a voyage to Iraq for Basrah crude bound for Vietnam. The Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for about 20 percent of global oil and LNG shipments, has seen disrupted energy supplies and surging oil prices since the US and Israel’s war on Iran began at the end of February.

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Swiss musician To Athena

Swiss musician To Athena performed inside a cave in the Morteratsch glacier to draw attention to the climate crisis and accelerating ice loss in the Alps. Scientists say the glacier is shrinking by about 50 metres a year, and the cave is unlikely to survive another summer as temperatures rise.

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Tyson Fury returned after

Tyson Fury returned after 15 months away with a comfortable points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov and immediately called out Anthony Joshua, renewing hopes of a long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight, with talks reportedly under way for a possible September bout at Croke Park in Dublin. Joshua, who was at ringside, refused to confirm the matchup and dismissed Fury as a “clout chaser,” leaving open the possibility of a warm-up fight first. Oleksandr Usyk is set to defend his WBC title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven in Egypt on 23 May, but may vacate belts rather than face mandatory challengers such as Fabio Wardley or Agit Kabayel. Wardley faces Daniel Dubois for the WBO heavyweight title on 9 May, with the winner potentially in line for bigger fights, including Usyk or Fury. Rising British prospect Moses Itauma, 21, remains WBO number one challenger after stopping Jermaine Franklin and could next face the Wardley-Dubois winner or a learning fight such as Filip Hrgovic. Other British heavyweight developments include Richard Riakporhe becoming British champion and Derek Chisora reconsidering retirement, while Frazer Clarke and Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva both lost on the Fury undercard. Scheduled fights include Lawrence Okolie v Tony Yoka, Wardley v Dubois, Dave Allen v Filip Hrgovic, and Usyk v Verhoeven.

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The United States and Ira

The United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal after 21 hours of high-level talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, the first such meeting between Washington and Tehran since the 1979 Islamic revolution. US Vice President JD Vance, who led the US delegation, said Iran refused to accept Washington’s terms and that the US needs a “fundamental commitment” from Tehran not to develop nuclear weapons or the means to do so. Iran’s Foreign Ministry, through spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, said no one expected an agreement in a single session and said regional contacts would continue. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar praised both sides for recognizing Pakistan’s mediator role and urged continued efforts toward durable peace and prosperity.

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Pakistani Foreign Ministe

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the US and Iran must uphold a ceasefire agreement after talks in Islamabad ended without a deal to end the war. The update was published on 12 Apr 2026 by Al Jazeera.

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Carlos Ulberg won the vac

Carlos Ulberg won the vacant UFC light-heavyweight title at UFC 327 in Miami by shocking Jiri Prochazka with a first-round left hook, despite injuring his right knee early in the fight. Ulberg, who was stumbling after an awkward landing, said he “blew out” his knee but knew he only needed one shot; after landing the counter, he finished Prochazka with punches on the ground. Prochazka, the former champion and pre-fight favorite, said he felt “mercy” for Ulberg when he noticed the injury and regretted not pressing the advantage, calling it one of the biggest lessons of his life. The bout came after Alex Pereira vacated the title to move to heavyweight, and Ulberg earned the shot after knocking out Dominick Reyes in September. UFC president Dana White suggested the injury could be an ACL tear, which would typically require more than nine months to recover after surgery. US President Donald Trump attended the event cageside, and the UFC is scheduled to hold a White House event on 14 June to mark 250 years of American independence.

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