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People inspect the damage at the research building of the Shahid Beheshti University, which was damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, 4 April 2026

US and Iran trade threats to unleash 'hell' as search for missing US airman continues

Donald Trump wants Iran to strike a deal and to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz whose closure has led to a spike in oil prices.

55 mins ago
Middle East

A USAF F15 Eagle aircraft in the air, coming in to land at RAF Lakenheath, UK, in July 2025

Search for missing airman presents serious test for US

The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.

4 hrs ago
Middle East
A file photo from 2016 showing the late Iranian Quds Force commander Qasem  Soleimani wearing military attire.

US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

2 hrs ago
World

German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad

Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.

3 hrs ago
Europe

Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five

A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.

5 hrs ago
Europe

'Something we have never seen before': Artemis II crew describe far side of Moon

Astronauts on Artemis II have entered the third day of their mission around the far side of the Moon and back again.

1 hr ago
US & Canada

Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".

15 hrs ago
US & Canada

Weekend reads

A picture of various sports stars in kits

Streetwear and crop tops take World Cup fashion to new heights

Inspired by football culture on and off the pitch, this year's kit collections mix archive classics with streetwear staples.

A woman sits on a remote shore on the Norwegian coastline in front of a campfire, a cabin and a forest while reading a book under a moody grey sky (Credit: Alamy)

An Easter crime fiction wave is sweeping Norway

Visitors to Norway during Easter might find the streets emptier than usual, thanks to the nation's cherished Eastertime obsession: retreating to isolated cabins to binge crime novels.


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The Interface

Why Can't People Stop Watching AI Fruit?

The Global Story, The Global Story, I wargamed Iran for the Pentagon - here is how it could end

The Global Story

I wargamed Iran for the Pentagon - here is how it could end

13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II, Artemis II, 1. Why humans are returning to the Moon

13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II

1. Why humans are returning to the Moon

Business Daily, Business Daily, Is this social media's 'Big Tobacco moment'?

Business Daily

Is this social media's 'Big Tobacco moment'?

History's Heroes, History's Secret Heroes, Washington and Emily Roebling: Superstars of Suspension

History's Heroes

Washington and Emily Roebling: Superstars of Suspension

The Interview, The Interview, Winnie Byanyima, head of UNAids: I am somebody who fights for social justice and gender equality

The Interview

Winnie Byanyima, head of UNAids: I am somebody who fights for social justice and gender equality

Witness History, Witness History, Anthony Bourdain's Don't Eat Before Reading This

Witness History

Anthony Bourdain's Don't Eat Before Reading This

The Life Scientific, Jehane Ragai on the science of authenticating artworks

The Life Scientific

Jehane Ragai on the science of authenticating artworks

The Documentary Podcast, The Saltmakers

The Documentary Podcast

The Saltmakers


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Chapal Bhaduri

The man who became one of India's greatest stage queens

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

1 hr ago
Asia
Dezi Freeman

Unanswered questions remain after Australia's most wanted fugitive killed in standoff

Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.

1 day ago
Australia

Fourth suspect arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attack

Three men charged following the attack appeared at court this morning, and have since been remanded in custody.

9 hrs ago
London

Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer

As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.

1 day ago
Europe
Girl at a window

AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary

Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.

34 mins ago
Europe
Gabriel Jesus

Is season running away from frazzled Arsenal?

Arsenal must regroup after their hopes of a quadruple were wrecked in two weeks by successive defeats for the first time this season.

17 mins ago
Arsenal
A close up mug shot of Roberto Mazzarella - just his face is visible and slightly out of focus

Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested in Amalfi Coast luxury villa

Roberto Mazzarella has been on the run for more than a year and was living under a false name, police say.

13 hrs ago
Europe

Editor's picks

Balwoogongyang: an ancient Korean food ritual that leads to happiness

The Korean food ritual that leads to happiness

The venerable nun Sunjae shares how we can feel calmer and more supported, just through the act of eating.

Discover the World
Japan

Four Japanese principles to lead a good life

How Japan's samurai tea ceremony and cherry blossoms hold the recipe for a meaningful life.

Culture & Experiences
Döstädning: The gentle art of Swedish death cleaning

Döstädning: The gentle art of Swedish death cleaning

Swedish death cleaning helps people in the later years of their life find peace and meaning in letting go.

Discover the World
Is human connection the new job security?

Is human connection the new job security?

Katty Kay speaks to Jane Wurwand about her theory about what jobs are best protected from AI replacement.

Katty Kay
Margot Robbie's accent was 'too Australian' for Neighbours

Margot Robbie's accent was 'too Australian' for Neighbours

The actress reveals that she had a dialect coach when she was on the series because her accent was so strong.

Film & TV
Idris Elba used his waxwork figure to unlock his phone...

Idris Elba used his waxwork figure to unlock his phone

The actor's Madame Tussauds waxwork is so lifelike that it was able to unlock his phone with Face ID.

Film & TV
Jacob Elordi's role in Frankenstein was meant to be...

Jacob Elordi turned an insult into an Oscar nomination

Jacob Elordi jokes about an early career review calling him so wooden he could only play Frankenstein's monster.

Film & TV
Rachel McAdams has many fans on the sofa...

Rachel McAdams has many fans on the sofa

Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and John Bishop tell Rachel McAdams why they love her films.

Film & TV

Health

An illustration of a hand holding a manu2019s nose with odour particles and waves of smell around him (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images)

How bad smells can affect your health

That foul odour wafting your way can do more than make you gag – it could also have long-lasting mental and physiological effects.
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Travel

A bearded man in a green and gold military uniform with his arms outstretched  behind a wire fence, with a billboard for the Republic of Slowjamastan behind him (Credit: Slowjamastan Ministry of Propaganda)

Slowjamastan: The new 'nation' hiding in the US

More than 25,000 self-proclaimed citizens have pledged their allegiance to this faux dictatorship, where Crocs and reply-all emails are forbidden.
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US & Canada news

A mourner ties balloons to a memorial and vigil where a 7-month-old baby, Kaori Patterson-Moore, was killed by a stray bullet on April 1 while sitting in her stroller in Brooklyn on April 04, 2026, in New York City.

Man charged over fatal shooting of baby in pram in New York

Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.

Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew member

Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth

Democratic states sue to block Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions


More world news

Paul Biya wearing a dark suit and tie sitting in a gold-backed chair.

World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

Australians told to continue Easter travel plans despite fuel shortages

Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites

Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured


Business

Donald Trump next to an image of the new Trum-class battleships.

Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts

The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.

How Canada's largest gun control effort in decades is missing the mark

Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs

French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz


Sport

Derek Chisora is punched by Deontay Wilder

Chisora beaten by Wilder in captivating heavyweight bout

Derek Chisora suffers a points defeat by Deontay Wilder in a wild heavyweight contest at London's O2 Arena in what is expected to be his final professional bout.

Lewandowski scores as Barca fight back to beat Atletico

Chelsea thrash Port Vale to reach Wembley semi-final

Liverpool's FA Cup capitulation ramps up pressure on Slot


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Not by the Playbook, Sportshour, Risk and fear

Not by the Playbook

Risk and fear

Football Daily, The Commentators’ View: Shabby shoes & Royal Oak FC

Football Daily

The Commentators’ View: Shabby shoes & Royal Oak FC

More than the Score, More Than The Score, Have set pieces taken over the Premier League?

More than the Score

Have set pieces taken over the Premier League?

Football Daily, That Season When... Liverpool Beat Newcastle 4-3

Football Daily

That Season When... Liverpool Beat Newcastle 4-3

The Wayne Rooney Show, The Wayne Rooney Show, Hodgson On ROCKY Ronaldo Relationship & Is Guehi Up There With Terry?

The Wayne Rooney Show

Hodgson On ROCKY Ronaldo Relationship & Is Guehi Up There With Terry?

Football Daily, Euro Leagues: Italy World Cup fallout & Bosnia delight

Football Daily

Euro Leagues: Italy World Cup fallout & Bosnia delight

More than the Score, More Than The Score, Why are sports trading cards such big business?

More than the Score

Why are sports trading cards such big business?

F1: Chequered Flag, Chequered Flag Extra: Verstappen’s Future, Bearman’s Crash & Jack Black

F1: Chequered Flag

Chequered Flag Extra: Verstappen’s Future, Bearman’s Crash & Jack Black


Technology

A logo of Claude on an iPhone, with a background of the company's star-like logo

Claude Code users hitting usage limits 'way faster than expected'

Anthropic, the company behind the AI coding assistant, said it was fixing a problem blocking users.

Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city

The tiny village that became a solar powerhouse

Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle


Science

A sliver of the moon and parts of the orion spacecraft off to the side.

Artemis II leaves Earth orbit on track for far side of the Moon

The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.

Inside the nerve centre running a new mission to the Moon

'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off

The ancient reason there are 60 minutes in an hour


Culture

Chow Yun-Fat and Tony Leung Chiu-wai in Hard Boiled (Credit: Alamy)

Why Chow Yun-Fat is cinema's greatest action hero

The Hong Kong actor made a series of films with director John Woo that revolutionised the action genre – and key to them was his beguiling mixture of toughness and tenderness.

The Drama's horrifying twist will divide audiences

Arlo Parks: 'I got out of my head and into my body'

The centuries-old origins of current fairy fiction


Arts

Caravaggio's Medusa (Credit: Getty Images)

The ancient wisdom in Ovid's 2,000-year-old tales

Metamorphoses, an ancient compendium of Greek myths, has surprising parallels with contemporary concerns, from climate change to gender-based violence.

Inside Michelangelo's 'secret hiding room'

These artworks are by women - men got the credit

The hoax that shook Australian literature


Watch

Apple at 50: The tech devices that defined a generation

Apple at 50: The tech devices that defined a generation

Tech Now asks what's next for Apple as the tech giant marks its 50th anniversary.
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Travel

An aerial shot of a city where all the buildings are white and there is a bright blue sea in the distance (Credit: Moon Creek Studios, courtesy of Alys Beach, FL)

The Floridian beach town that looks like Santorini

The striking all-white architecture of Alys Beach may conjure Europe and the Caribbean, but its walkable streets and luminous Gulf beaches are pure Florida.

What happens when remote travel goes wrong

This is the year to visit Morocco's quiet capital

The road signs that teach travellers about France


World's Table

A tray of pistachio baklava over a bed of pistachios (Credit: Getty Images)

Inside the Turkish city built on 'green gold'

For centuries, pistachios have defined Gaziantep. Today, they remain the most prized ingredient in Turkey's culinary capital – and the secret behind its legendary baklava.

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

Congee to consommé: Why every culture has a healing broth

How 'Yakult Ladies' became a lifeline in ageing Japan


Earth

The fruits of a cultivated golden oyster mushroom (Credit: Getty Images)

A rogue mushroom is tearing through US forests

The unstoppable golden oyster is ripping through woodland, after escaping from cultivation. As it runs riot, mushroom enthusiasts are rescuing the native fungi in its path.

The delicate question of where responsibility lies for safety on UK mountains

One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking

In photos: A pesticide tragedy that haunts an Indian state


Video

Life after the wildfires in the Rockies

Life after the wildfires in the Rockies

Nature is once again reclaiming the land and tourists are starting to return after the 2024 wildfires in Canada.

The video game bringing medieval Europe back to life

Prehistoric footprints reveal a mother's perilous journey

Meet Britain's pudding royalty


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