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Can fish hook voters in India’s West Bengal elections?

In battle for India's West Bengal election, PM Modi's men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.

Israel accused of war crimes after 'targeted' killing of journalist

Israel has again been accused of targeting journalists after the death of a reporter working in southern Lebanon.

Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike

Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.

Escape from Hormuz: the oil tankers running the Iranian gauntlet

How trading houses Vitol, Trafigura and Mercuria have managed to get some of their vessels out of the Gulf

Sadiq Khan: Labour risks being ‘stonked’ in London elections

Mayor says campaigning ahead of May 7 local elections is some of ‘most difficult’ he has experienced in more than 40 years

The secret diary of a middle power

So much economic conflict, so many feelings

UK could save £2.5bn by helping banks to buy gilts, says Barclays

Idea long pursued by banking sector lobbyists faces opposition from regulators

Allegations about Mandelson and Epstein reported to National Crime Agency in 2024

Law enforcement decided the information did not warrant a full investigation

Business degrees are booming in the UK. Who is profiting?

Average incomes five years after graduating are less than for people who studied nursing

SpaceX and Tesla are on an inevitable collision course

To the extent shareholders just want exposure to Elon Musk, a single security seems like the sensible end state

The deadly drug raid fuelling speculation about what the US is doing in Mexico

The deaths of two US officials in a counter-narcotics operation in northern Mexico have sparked uncertainty over the extent to which the Mexican government knew about Washington's…

The Iranian women Trump ‘saved’ from execution are simultaneously real and AI-manipulated

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump claimed to have secured the release of eight Iranian women condemned to execution for protesting the regime. Only the night before, he had…

FICO’s stock falls as Fannie and Freddie deal the credit-score company a new blow

The government-backed entities are embracing a rival type of credit score.

Leah Kateb Says Tobey Maguire is ‘The Best Spider-Man’ at Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit: ‘I Don’t Care What Anyone Says’

Leah Kateb’s fans include millions of “Love Island USA” viewers — and Tobey Maguire. During a panel at Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit presented by…

'Greatest feeling ever': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon

The BBC spoke to Boston marathon runner, Ajay Haridasse, who was helped over the finish line by two strangers.

Jimmy Fallon Crashes ‘Survivor’ 50: Christian Hubicki Breaks Down Massive Twist, Shares His Message to Mike White After That Blindsiding (EXCLUSIVE)

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from “I Deserve All of This,” the ninth episode of “Survivor” Season 50. It’s safe to say that…

Early MLB 2026 trade deadline preview: Player most likely to be traded for all 30 teams

From major league stars to prospects to if-all-goes-wrong candidates, here's who could be made available for trades.

Flurry Of Protests As WBD Shareholders Set To Vote On Paramount Merger

As Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders prepared to cast their votes on the company’s proposed sale to Paramount, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) released a 13-minute video titled…

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Is Figuring Out How Show Moves Forward, Says Disney Unscripted Chief

"We wanted to make sure [the cast feels] good about returning. We never would have gone back if it was anything other than that," Rob Mills tells The Hollywood Reporter, while…

Why ServiceNow’s stock is sliding in the wake of earnings

Investors may be taking issue with various elements of the software company’s margin forecast.

IBM’s stock falls as software revenue underwhelms

Investors have been concerned about AI’s impact on IBM’s software and consulting businesses.

US navy secretary fired amid Iran blockade

John Phelan ousted after clashing with defence secretary Pete Hegseth

Hulu Sets ‘Vanderpump Villa’ Season 3 Reunion Premiere Date; Trailer Teases “Secret Recording” & Hannah Fouch Walking Off Set Crying

Hulu has released the trailer for Vanderpump Villa Season 3 reunion, which will premiere on April 30. The special will be available on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle…

CSX says more businesses are shipping via rail to avoid surging fuel costs

Shares of CSX jumped after hours on Wednesday after the railroad giant raised its sales outlook for the year, as more businesses choose rail to save on fuel costs in the wake of…

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Renewed for Season 35; Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller Set as First Celebrity Contestants

“Dancing With the Stars” is back for its 35th season — and it’s leaning into the women who may have been wronged by men on reality TV. The ABC reality…

POET Technologies’ stock is rocketing. What’s behind the company’s controversial AI-powered rise.

The photonics company’s stock has run up more than 70% this week on speculation of a major hyperscaler partner, even as short sellers warn of a “tax nightmare.”

Schrager projects all 32 first-round picks: Four huge trades dominate his final NFL mock draft

Could teams jump all around Round 1 and shake things up? Will Jeremiyah Love and Sonny Styles go in the top five? Here's what Peter Schrager is hearing and predicting.

Nick Fuentes Has a Type, and His Own Fans Ain’t It

After two devoted followers represented his community in a CNN interview, the white nationalist pundit rewarded their loyalty by mercilessly roasting them online.

Tesla boosts spending plans to $25bn as Musk doubles down on AI bet

CEO warns investors to expect ‘very significant’ spending increase on self-driving taxis, trucks, robots and chip factories

South American migrants deported to DRC say facing pressure to return home

Rights advocates have accused Trump administration of using third-country deportations to intimidate asylum seekers.

Iran war drives Panama Canal lane prices to record high

Asian buyers seeking western crude push bids five times greater than pre-conflict levels

3 tests Apple’s new CEO must pass to prove he can grow the company in ways Tim Cook never did

Apple’s future rests on this massive pivot.

Top ministers quit after Peru’s president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal

The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects 'bad faith' negotiations.

Elon Musk admits that millions of Tesla vehicles won’t get unsupervised FSD

Tesla vehicles with the company's Hardware 3 (HW3) computer actually won't receive unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD), CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday's Q1 2026 earnings call.…

‘Imperfect Women’ Star Elisabeth Moss on Mary’s Suspicions About Howard and Why Her Kids Matter Most: ‘Who Gives a S— About the Affair?’

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains stories from Episode 7 of “Imperfect Women,” now streaming on Apple TV. Elisabeth Moss is no stranger to portraying a desperate mother on…

Hands on with X’s new AI-powered custom feeds

X's AI-powered custom timelines are replacing Communities, with Grok-curated feeds...and new ad slots.

Southwest Airlines forecasts quarterly earnings below estimates on higher fuel

The airline reported that revenue in its first-quarter period rose nearly 13% to $7.25 billion.

Advantage Man City? 'Queen bee' Guardiola leads them to summit

It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.

‘Iron Man’ Director Jon Favreau Tried to Stop Tony Stark’s Death in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ but Now Admits ‘I Was Wrong’

Jon Favreau is finally admitting he was wrong to warn Joe and Anthony Russo against killing off Tony Stark/Iron Man in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” Favreau gave…

Convenience store owner Yesway is stealing customers from fast-food chains, CEO says

Yesway made its public market debut on Wednesday, trading on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under "YSWY."

China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll

The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

Turkiye making efforts to revive Russia-Ukraine talks, says Erdogan

Turkish president meets NATO chief as Kyiv asks Ankara to host a leaders' level meeting with Russia.

BMW says it has no intention of dropping sedans, even as some rivals cut back

The BMW 7-Series gets one of the most extensive updates any model has received in company history, according to BMW. It will be the first to spearhead

Israeli forces fire tear gas at funeral of Palestinians killed by settlers

Israeli forces raided the funeral of two Palestinians killed by settlers at a school in the occupied West Bank.

AI failure could trigger the next financial crisis, warns Elizabeth Warren

"I know a bubble when I see one." That's what Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), who led the push to create a new consumer financial regulator in the wake of the 2008 recession, told a…

Trump calls for Republicans to unify around budget reconciliation push

Budget reconciliation would allow conservative lawmakers to bypass Democratic opposition in Senate with simple majority.

US suspect accused of stealing Kristi Noem’s purse sentenced to three years

President Trump has used incidents of crime to justify ongoing National Guard deployment to the capital, Washington, DC.

RFK Jr. says he would support a potential ban on junk food TV ads

A ban on TV junk food ads would likely draw fierce backlash from major food manufacturers.

Trump calls Virginia election ‘rigged’ after redistricting referendum

Trump’s comments came after the Virginia measure passed by a slim margy of 51.4 in favour and 48.5 against.

Darrell Sheets Dies: ‘Storage Wars’ Star Was 67

Darrell Sheets, a longtime regular on the A&E reality competition series Storage Wars died early this morning at his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. He was 67. Lake Havasu…