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'A direct hit' - BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike

The BBC's Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.

Puerto Rican activists bring medicine to Havana despite US blockade

Puerto Rican activists brought suitcases filled with medicine and medical supplies to Havana despite US blockade.

Two skiers killed after avalanche sweeps through busy slope

Two people have been killed after being caught in a large avalanche in northern Italy, the country's mountain rescue service has said.

Musk says he’s building Terafab chip plant in Austin, Texas

Elon Musk announced plans to build a Terafab plant in Austin, Texas, that will be jointly run by Tesla and SpaceX. The goal is to eventually build chips at scale for robotics,…

Iran war leaves US oil and gas dealmaking ‘in paralysis’

Surging energy prices have made it challenging to calculate transaction valuations

Venezuela opposition leader says US pressure has forced domestic reform

María Corina Machado tells the FT that interim president is only following orders from Washington

Cuba left in darkness after third power cuts in a month

Cuba's power grid has collapsed for the third time this month, leaving the country in darkness with no electricity.

Starmer adviser calls for temporary energy profit cap

Supermarket executive chair proposes move to limit earnings during exceptional market conditions

Westerners are fleeing their countries in record numbers

This will have economic consequences for the places they flee and their destinations

Aftermath of Iranian missile strikes near Israel’s nuclear facility

It was the first time Iranian missiles had penetrated Israeli air defence systems in the area around a key nuclear site.

Lebanese nurse refuses to leave her post at hospital despite loses

Lebanese nurse remains at her post in the Bekaa Valley after losing her fiance in the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war.

I’m 59. My wife and I bought a second home for $484,000 at 6.2% interest. Will this be a drain on our retirement?

“I earn an annual salary of $116,000. My wife’s annual income is about $55,000.”

‘This guy has no manners’: My Airbnb guest requested I buy bacon and beer. The $30 bill remains unpaid. Do I insist?

“I don’t want him to retaliate with a bad review.”

Even the best-case scenario for energy markets is disastrous

Whatever happens, high prices will outlive the Iran war

‘SNL U.K.’ Is Strongest When Leaning Into What Makes British Comedy Great — but Its Replicated Format Risks Feeling Too American: TV Review

It is rare to see British sketch comedy on television. In fact, British comedy on television is so rare that the genre has been deemed “at risk” in recent years. So, naturally,…

‘The United States doesn’t even pretend to be within international law’

‘The United States doesn't even pretend to be within international law’

Did Iran launch missiles at US-UK base on Diego Garcia? Here’s what to know

UK condemns what it says is Iranian attack on airbase in Indian Ocean, but Tehran denies it carried out the launches.

The pint-sized Sonos Roam 2 is more than 20 percent off this weekend

Sonos is no stranger to the occasional sale. The iconic audio company routinely runs sales around Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day, and the Super Bowl, though it’s rare to see…

‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Premieres With Healthy Ratings For Sky

Saturday Night Live landed in the UK with nearly 230,000 viewers. Sky’s remake of NBC’s 50-year-old comedy series has had a mixed set of reviews, which skew positive…

Israeli firefighters battle vehicles blaze after missile attack from Lebano

Footage shows Israeli firefighters attempting to put out a fire caused by a missile attack from Lebanon.

Iran threatens ‘vital’ infrastructure and Hormuz Strait closure in response to Trump ultimatum

Tehran’s military says its strategy has shifted from defensive to offensive

‘Healthcare is important to me’: I’m worried about relocating to Florida from New Jersey. Are hospitals there under stress?

“The issue is not the weather, high insurance premiums or high maintenance fees.”

Greaves' 114-match winning run ended by Sherrock

Beau Greaves' record run of 114 consecutive wins in the PDC Women's Series is ended by Fallon Sherrock.

Mexico City's 'Xoli' Chatbot Will Help World Cup Tourists Navigate the City

The launch of “Xoli” adds to the technological efforts promoted by the federal government to turn the 2026 World Cup into an engine of development for the entire country.

‘Saturday Night Live UK’: What The Critics Are Saying

Saturday Night Live UK debuted last night 50 years after its U.S. inspiration launched in the U.S. as NBC’s Saturday Night. Tina Fey, so instrumental in SNL‘s modern era, was…

Slovenia’s governing liberals face right-wing populists in tight election

Voters choosing between incumbent PM Robert Golob and pro-Trump Janez Jansa, with neither likely to win a majority.

BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darkness

More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.

Iran war: What’s happening on day 23 of US-Israel attacks?

Trump threatens to hit Iranian energy sites if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened; Tehran vows to retaliate.

Latin American presidents criticise US actions

Latin American leaders met at the CELAC Summit in Colombia where President Petro called for a Middle East ceasefire.

Iran war is creating ‘heightened risks of instability across countries in A

David Owiro says that African countries are particularly vulnerable to the economic consequences of the Iran war.

James sets NBA appearance record in late Lakers win

LeBron James sets the record for the most regular-season games played in NBA history as he helps the Los Angeles Lakers to a dramatic buzzer-beating 105-104 victory against the…

Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine, officials say

The deaths were reported in four south-eastern Ukrainian regions in the past 24 hours.

Mining the deep ocean

Policymakers debate if we even need deep ocean mining and if we can do it safely.

‘Can’t live like this’: Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week

Power grid collapses for a third time in March as the Cuban government battles a US-imposed oil blockade.

Cuba left in darkness after third power cut in a month

Cuba's power grid has collapsed for the third time this month, leaving the country in darkness with no electricity.

Woodman hungry for Wales action after first call-up

Ryan Woodman aims to shine for Dragons to earn a first Wales cap after being called up for the Six Nations.

Esterhuizen's 57 and all-star bowling show take South Africa to series-levelling win

South Africa appeared to have stopped below par when they put up 164, but their bowlers put on an inspired show against an under-strength New Zealand

Norrie and Boulter knocked out of Miami Open

Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter are knocked out in the third round of the Miami Open, ending British hopes in the singles.

Italians vote in high-stakes justice referendum in key test for Meloni

Right-wing PM Giorgia Meloni faces a political test in the two-day referendum on contested judicial reform.

Are AI tokens the new signing bonus or just a cost of doing business?

Maybe tokens really will become the fourth pillar of engineering compensation. But engineers might want to hold the line before embracing this as a straightforward win.

Who needs cup final victory most - Arteta or Guardiola?

Premier League leaders Arsenal face title rivals Manchester City in the EFL Cup final on Sunday, but how important could the result prove in title race?

Why the world should worry about Israel’s nuclear doctrine

The threshold the Israeli authorities have set for the use of a nuclear weapon is dangerously low.

Ranking the remaining 32 teams in women's March Madness

The field is down to 32 teams. Here's how they rank heading into the second round.

Brady shines, Team USA dominates flag football

Tom Brady started out like the GOAT of flag football before Team USA dominated the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday.

Leafs G Stolarz out after taking puck to throat

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz missed his expected start in Saturday's loss after taking a puck to the throat during warmups.

💰 Men's tournament best bets

As you prepare for tipoff, here are our best bets for the second round, plus a pick for the new Eliminator game.

Women's March Madness Day 2 recap: Saturday's first-round action

We followed all the action from 16 games throughout Day 2 of the women's NCAA tournament.

Evloev upsets Murphy, sets up featherweight title shot against Volkanovski

Movsar Evloev rallies after a point deduction against the unbeaten Lerone Murphy to win the contest in London.

Women's March Madness Day 2 takeaways: How UConn, USC, Virginia won

We broke down all 16 games Saturday -- and shared how each winner can advance to the Sweet 16.

AI hallucinations haunt users more than job losses

Anthropic’s survey of 80,000 Claude users provides detailed snapshot of how people are using technology