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Trump says war ‘very close’ to end as Iran issues fresh shipping threat

US president says conflict could end ‘almost immediately’ as Tehran threatens to shut off all trade in Red Sea and the Gulf

US military says blockade of Iranian ports is ‘fully implemented’

Six vessels turned around when ordered to do so in the first 24 hours of the blockade, Centcom says

Haiti’s Culture Ministry fires workers over citadel stampede that killed 25

At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.

A new CEO and a deal with Uber aren’t enough to lift this EV maker’s struggling stock

The announcement comes amid concerns from investors about Lucid’s ability to stay afloat.

5 things to know about a potential airline merger of United and American

Even in a White House viewed as business friendly, a United and American combo would be bound to raise some serious concerns.

Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Follow-Up ‘Ti Amo!’ Set at New Warner Bros. Movie Label Clockwork

At CinemaCon, Warner Bros. finally showed its hand — unveiling a new specialty film label to be run by a trio of creative executives from the Oscar-winning indie studio…

Warner Bros. Unveils New Specialty Label, Clockwork; Sean Baker’s ‘Ti Amo!’ Is First Pic

Warner Bros. Pictures today unveiled Warner Bros. Clockwork, its new specialty film label, along with the division’s first film acquisition, Ti Amo!, from Academy Award-winning…

Iran war live: Trump hints at talks; US blockade in Hormuz enters 2nd day

US president says second round of talks could be held in Pakistan as blockade of Iranian ports enters a second day.

Iran war live: Trump says war ‘close to over’ as Hormuz blockade continues

US president says second round of talks could be held in Pakistan as naval blockade of Iranian ports continues.

‘It is their fault’: My condo board forgot to bill for storage fees. Must I pay retroactively?

“They now intend to bill us for seven to eight months of storage fees.”

French police arrest students protesting anti-Semitism law

Police in France have arrested students in Paris during a sit-in against a controversial anti-Semitism bill.

Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente

Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country's turbulent economy.

Eric Swalwell Exits Congress Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations; Gavin Newsom Sets Special Election

UPDATED: California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a special election to fill the seat of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), whose resignation went into effect on Tuesday. The…

New search engine reveals if ancestors were in Nazi party

Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.

Godzilla Minus Zero stomps through New York in first teaser trailer

*insert Godzilla screeching sound* Here's the very first look at the next big kaiju feature. Godzilla Minus Zero will continue the story of 2023's Godzilla Minus One, which…

UK’s Help to Buy housing scheme mainly benefited higher earners, says think tank

Report by IFS says policy did little to increase affordability for those on lower incomes

Microsoft’s finally giving up on its massive Surface Hub touchscreen displays

Microsoft is reportedly ending production of its Surface Hub 3 collaborative office display and canceling plans for a Surface Hub 4, according to Windows Central. The extra-large…

OpenAI releases new cyber security model to limited group of customers

Launch of GPT-5.4-Cyber follows concern about ability of Anthropic’s Mythos to find software bugs

List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More

Media layoffs across the entertainment industry are hitting hard after last year’s avalanche of job cuts. The unfortunate trend can still be felt following the Covid-19…

Wales must take care of own business - Wilkinson

Rhian Wilkinson says Wales must "take care of our own business" before focusing on what looks set to be a key Women's World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in June.

Lucid names auto industry outsider as CEO, expands Uber deal

Lucid Group has named the former chairman and CEO of Schindler Group, an industrial manufacturer of escalators and elevators, as its new chief executive.

Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle

"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.

AI data center startup Fluidstack in talks for $1B round at $18B valuation months after hitting $7.5B, says report

Fundraising is reportedly flowing for Fluidstack after it secured a $50 billion deal to build data centers for Anthropic.

Atletico edge Barcelona on aggregate to reach Champions League semifinal

Atletico Madrid advance 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-1 home defeat by Barcelona, in a thrilling encounter.

Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme

Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to 'de facto denial of care'.

The FCC just saved Netgear from its router ban for no obvious reason

The United States' foreign router ban didn't make a whole lot of sense, and today may not change that. The FCC has just granted Netgear a conditional approval to import its future…

Jamie Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos reveals 'a lot more vulnerabilities' for cyberattacks

The remarks show how a technology welcomed by corporations as a productivity boon can also pose serious threats, like uncovering new ways to hack into systems.

Why bitcoin’s next stop could be $98,000 after surmounting this key hurdle, technical analyst says

Bitcoin on Tuesday tested a key level that has blocked gains for months, as technical analysts watched for signs that the cryptocurrency may finally be ready to break out.

Man Utd watch Bournemouth pair - Wednesday's gossip

Manchester United watch Premier League pair, Bayern Munich want Harry Kane's England team-mate, plus who is next for the Bournemouth job.

Man Utd watch Cherries pair - Wednesday's gossip

Manchester United watch Premier League pair, Bayern Munich want Harry Kane's England team-mate, plus who is next for the Bournemouth job.

Amazon’s stock is on its best run since 2022 as Globalstar acquisition fuels rally

Amazon.com’s latest acquisition of a satellite operator has helped power a winning streak for the tech giant, as shares of the company rallied for the seventh consecutive day on…

David Ellison Invited to Testify at Hearing Over Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

So far, the Paramount CEO has declined invitations to testify as he looks to complete the $111 billion megadeal. Lawmakers are turning up the pressure.

What a United-American merger would mean, from antitrust hurdles to airfare

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floated a potential merger with Trump administration officials earlier this year.

Israeli attack kills several people in Gaza refugee camp

Palestinians in Gaza recorded victims of an Israeli strike on the Shati refugee camp being rushed to a medical facility.

As S&P 500 approaches record highs, this is what could derail the stock-market rebound

The S&P 500 was back near its all-time high on Tuesday as investors in U.S. stocks appeared content to look past the fact that the Strait of Hormuz was still mostly closed.

Barnwell: Why four NFL teams should trade up in Round 1 -- and six should trade down (or into next year)

Would it make sense for the Eagles, Bears and Chiefs to trade up? Should the Cowboys and Lions try to move down the board? Here's our advice for 10 teams.

Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal and More Join Fight to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger as Open Letter Surpasses 2,000 Hollywood Names

Florence Pugh and Pedro Pascal are adding their names to the now more than 2,000 Hollywood industry professionals who have signed an open letter opposing the Paramount-Warner…

Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants

The plan, which could see 500,000 people apply, makes Spain an outlier as anti-immigration sentiments fester in Europe.

'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC

US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.

Why are global views of the US getting worse?

We discuss the global standing of the US after launching war against Iran and years of worsening views of the nation.

My friend’s girlfriend went ‘ballistic’ after learning he gives his kids $19,000 a year. Is this a red flag?

“He spent $1,000 on his girlfriend at Christmas and several hundred dollars on each of her children.”

Walsh hits century - but who has most England Women caps?

Our Ask Me Anything team look at who has made the most appearances for the England Women's football team after Keira Walsh reached a century against Spain.

Fed nominee Warsh’s financial disclosures point to assets well over $100m

Warsh's financial disclosures will almost certainly be a focus of his upcoming confirmation hearing next week.

Israeli ambassador: Lebanon wants to be liberated from Hezbollah

Israel's ambassador to the US said Lebanon revealed a mutual desire to be liberated from Hezbollah.

Spain finalises move which could see 500,000 undocumented migrants apply for legal status

Spain's government has finalised an amnesty measure that it estimates could enable half a million undocumented migrants to apply for legal status.

The under-the-radar cities where new college grads can get a good job — and even afford to buy a house

A new ranking highlights cities with the best job opportunities, affordable housing, and quality of life for recent college grads. Here’s how today’s young workers can stand out…

Aid groups bidding to boost relief shipments into Iran

Supply of humanitarian aid for people displaced by the conflict has been complicated by air and sea route closures.

Kevin Warsh’s Senate hearing to be Fed chair is next week. What to watch as Trump’s pick faces the spotlight.

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott said Tuesday that his panel will hold a hearing next week to consider President Donald Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chief, Kevin…

Jeremy Jordan Brings Solo Show to Los Angeles, Featuring Hilarious ‘Newsies’ Recap and Touching Personal Stories: “A Raucous, Good Time”

The Tony nominee, who sang highlights from his career and other tunes, entertained a Los Angeles audience with funny moments and behind-the-scenes tales just days before he takes…

Tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz stop or turn around amid US blockade, data shows

US military says no ships pass through its operation to seal off Iranian ports in first 24 hours