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Reading Socrates in Silicon Valley

Self-proclaimed stoics who denounce self-examination only prove the bankruptcy of the tech bro worldview

How AI is reshaping the business of law

Barrister Anthony Searle is part of a generation using new tools in the courts

How Trump’s attack on Iran risks dragging US into Middle East ‘quagmire’

US president who pledged to end America’s forever wars has started another Middle East conflict with no easy off-ramps

Japan sounds alarm over UK delays to combat aircraft project

Tokyo frustrated by funding hold-ups that are preventing the signing of a development contract

Private jets face $50,000 ‘war risk’ insurance costs to land in Gulf

Some operators refuelling outside region to minimise time spent on the ground

Spain’s angry young men turn to the radical right

Young women still lean to the left but male youth is more rightwing than it has been for decades

VW’s retro American truck brand traverses bumpy road in US market

Scout Motors’ distinct identity is a radical move for Volkswagen, but it faces stiff dealer opposition

Casualties as Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in West Bank

Settlers set fire to homes and cars near Jenin amid reports of widespread violence across the occupied territory.

‘Project Hail Mary’ Full Of Grace: $80M U.S. Opening Breaks Records For Amazon MGM Studios, Lord & Miller And March Non-Franchise Pic – Update

SATURDAY PM: Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary had a blessed Saturday chalking up $27.1M, just -18% off Friday/preview’s $33.1M which rockets this Ryan Gosling…

Socialists battle to hold Paris as France holds mayoral elections

The capital could shift to the right after 25 years under the Socialists if Rachida Dati defeats Emmanuel Grégoire.

Guthrie Family Pleads For “Renewed Attention” To Disappearance As “No Detail Is Too Small” To Share: “We Cannot Grieve; We Can Only Ache And Wonder”

A new special on NBC-affiliated KVOA News 4 Tucson, titled Bring Her Home — The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, aired this evening, with the Guthrie family providing a statement…

🏀 Ownership subplot affects Giannis' Bucks future

As the Giannis trade watch enters another offseason, a rare ownership structure and financial turmoil have left opposing teams wondering: Who's in charge here?

Who's your first signing? Most annoying coach? Best city? ESPN's player survey

LaLiga players answered ESPN's questions on everything from which one star they would sign for their team to those all-important EA FC player ratings.

Amanda Peet Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis

In a heartfelt essay for The New Yorker titled “My Season of Ativan,” actress Amanda Peet revealed her breast cancer diagnosis, which came as both of her parents were…

Soccer Star Jorginho Frello Says Chappell Roan’s Team Was “Extremely Aggressive” Toward His Daughter, Slams Singer’s Treatment of Fans

The Brazilian soccer star denounced the privacy-obsessed pop star, who is headlining Lollapalooza Brazil in São Paulo, for her treatment of his daughter. He did not share the…

National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week

Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba's hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.

World faces gas supply cliff edge as Gulf’s final LNG shipments approach ports

Carriers that departed from the Middle East before Iran’s missile attacks began are due to arrive in the next 10 days

Will the Houthis join Iran in war against Israel and the US?

The Yemeni armed group says all options are on the table.

Trump issues 48-hour Hormuz Strait ultimatum, threatens Iran’s power plants

Iran responds to Trump's threat by saying all US energy infrastructure in the region will be targeted if it is attacked.

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81

A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election

'Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict

How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.

Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran

Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.

‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Is A Laughter-Free Yawn That’s Not A Patch On Lorne Michaels’ American Original – Breaking Baz Commentary

Saturday Night Live UK. What is it?! Painful, that’s what. Yeah, seriously. Beyond seriously unfunny. The show launched on Sky Saturday night with a dire Cold Open featuring prime…

AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation

Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.

A secularism law some women say makes them feel like 'outsiders' heads to Canada's top court

Canada's Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, which bars some public sector workers, including teachers, from wearing religious symbols.

Italy is voting on whether to change its constitution. What does this mean for Meloni?

The dry subject matter of this weekend's vote seems obscure but for many it is a vote on the PM.

Vin Diesel Pens Tribute To ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise, Teases Final Installment: “There Is A Particular Weight That Comes With Delivering A Finale”

In a lengthy social media post paying tribute to the legacy of the Fast and Furious franchise, star Vin Diesel noted the “responsibility” he feels to deliver on a…

Iran war live: Trump threatens to attack power plants over Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if it fails to open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

Should 'inexperienced' Chelsea ditch youth project?

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney insist Chelsea need to pivot away from their transfer strategy focused soley on purchasing younger players, believing their…

‘Hamnet’ Spoofed in ‘SNL U.K.’ Sketch in Which Shakespeare Returns From London With Ketamine, ‘Team Anne Boleyn’ Tote and ‘C—y Little Earring’

A very different version of William Shakespeare showed up in the first episode of “SNL U.K,” appearing in a sketch that took comic aim at the biggest British film from…

Princess Diana and Winston Churchill Brought Back to Life With ‘Jurassic Park’ Technology in Edgy ‘SNL U.K.’ Last Supper Sketch

Princess Diana and Winston Churchill were among a selection of dead Great Britons brought back to life with “Jurassic Park” technology in an edgy “Saturday Night Live U.K.”…

‘They want to colonise us’: Brazil’s Lula warns of foreign interference

The left-wing Brazilian president is critical of US actions throughout Latin America, though he does not name Trump.

First ‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Takes Aim at Former Prince Andrew: His New Residence, Marsh Farm, Is ‘Named After the Nearby Marsh Where His Body Will Be Found’

For the first-ever edition of “SNL U.K.’s” Weekend Update, one person was given the royal treatment: former Prince Andrew. Hosts Ania Magliano and Paddy Young…

Soccer Star Jorginho Frello Says Chappell Roan’s Team Was “Extremely Aggressive” Toward His Daughter, Slams Singer’s Treatment of Fans

The Brazilian soccer star denounced the privacy-obsessed pop star, who is headlining Lollapalooza Brazil in São Paulo, for her treatment of his daughter. He did not share the…

Saudi Arabia expels Iran military attache, four embassy staff

Move follows attack on Red Sea port of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia's main oil export outlet, after Iran blocked Hormuz Strait.

'Not just goals, he's a great connecter' - should Welbeck be in England squad?

Danny Welbeck scores two goals against Liverpool on Saturday to take his tally for the season to 12 - one day after he was left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad.

WHO says attack on Sudan hospital killed 64, including 13 children

The attack on a teaching hospital in Al Deain, the capital of East Darfur state, has rendered the facility non-functiona

Nicola Coughlan, Michael Cera and Graham Norton Crash Tina Fey’s ‘SNL U.K.’ Monologue to Ask Why an American Is Hosting: ‘How Do I Put This Politely … None of You F—ers Would Do It’

TIna Fey has made TV history, delivering the opening monologue on the debut episode of “SNL U.K.” As she herself noted on Saturday’s inaugural show, she was now…

‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Opens With Keir Starmer Turning Down Donald Trump Before Tina Fey Welcomes Nicola Coughlan & Michael Cera

Keeping in tradition with its American progenitor, the first ever Saturday Night Live UK began with a political send-up cold open. A sketch featuring a cowering Keir Starmer…

Brentford held to goalless draw at Leeds

Leeds United play out a goalless draw against Brentford at Elland Road seeing themmove four points clear of the Premier League's bottom three.

'It's not Allan, it's Arne' - Tudor explains viral moment

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor clears up the viral moment where it was thought he mistakenly hugged someone thinking it was Liverpool manager Arne Slot.

‘SNL U.K.’ Kicks Off With Keir Starmer Sending a Break-Up Voice Note to Donald Trump: ‘I’m Afraid I Can’t Go to War With You, but We Can Still Be Chums’

“Saturday Night Live U.K.” kicked off its first-ever episode by following the American tradition of a political cold open, featuring U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer…

Hospital attack in Sudan kills 64, including 13 children

At least 64 people have died in another attack on a hospital in Sudan, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). 

Hospital attack kills 64, including 13 children

At least 64 people have died in another attack on a hospital in Sudan, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). 

Soccer Star Jorginho Frello Says His Daughter Was ‘Super Scared’ After Chappell Roan’s Security Spoke ‘Extremely Aggressively’ to Her

Brazilian soccer star Jorginho Frello is accusing Chappell Roan’s team of mistreating his 11-year-old daughter at a hotel in São Paulo. Frello, who plays for Flamengo,…

State of emergency declared as Iranian missile hits Arad in southern Israel

A state of emergency has been declared in Arad, southern Israel after an Iranian missile strike.

Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years

"Don't take this storm lightly," Hawaii Governor Josh Green warned on Saturday, as more rain is expected on Oahu and Maui.

‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Is A Laughter-Free Yawn That’s Not A Patch On Lorne Michaels’ American Original – Breaking Baz Commentary

Saturday Night Live UK. What is it?! Painful, that’s what. Yeah, seriously. Beyond seriously unfunny. The show launched on Sky Saturday night with a dire Cold Open featuring prime…

‘Harry Potter’ Series Star Paapa Essiedu Says He’s Received Death Threats Over Snape Casting: ‘I’ve Been Told, “Quit or I’ll Murder You”’

“Harry Potter” actor Paapa Essiedu says he has received race-fuelled death threats over his casting as Professor Snape in the upcoming HBO Max adaptation. “I’ve been told, ‘Quit…

AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation

Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.