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There’s a pizza price war going on, and Domino’s is feeling the pain

Domino’s will lean into “pizza innovation” as one way to engage customers who are getting more selective with their spending.

Timeline: The highs and lows of the US-UK ‘special relationship’

Tensions between the allies punctuate King Charles's US visit, designed to strengthen the UK-US partnership.

Trump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel

President Donald Trump is calling for Disney to fire Jimmy Kimmel. On Thursday, Kimmel joked that Melania Trump had looked like an "expectant widow" in a skit about the upcoming…

Google employees ask Sundar Pichai to say no to classified military AI use

Over 600 Google employees signed a letter to CEO Sundar Pichai demanding that Google block the Pentagon from using its AI models for classified purposes, reports the The…

Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?

The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.

China kills Meta’s acquisition of Manus as US-China AI rivalry deepens

The unwinding of Meta’s deal shows how tech founders struggle to cut China ties.

Donald Trump Says ‘Jimmy Kimmel Should Be Immediately Fired by Disney and ABC’ After Melania Widow Joke: ‘A Despicable Call to Violence’

Donald Trump is demanding ABC and Disney fire Jimmy Kimmel. Just hours after his wife, Melania, wrote in an X post that ABC must “take a stand” against Kimmel and his…

Wizz Air accuses Gulf airlines of putting politics before safety

Chief executive József Váradi claims carriers are ‘operating based on political pressure’ in highly unusual criticism

US press gala shooting suspect charged with attempting to kill Trump

Prosecutor says Cole Tomas Allen 'attempted to assassinate the president of the United States' in Saturday attack.

Sabalenka fights back to beat Osaka at Madrid Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka comes from a set and a break down to beat Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the Madrid Open, while third seed Coco Gauff is defeated by Linda…

Gunmen kidnap 23 children from Nigerian orphanage

Mass kidnappings are a common way for gangs and armed groups to make quick money in Nigeria.

US being ‘humiliated’ by Iran, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Atlanticist leader says ill-prepared war is hurting Europe’s largest economy

IPL 2026 points table and top run-scorers & wicket-takers

The IPL 2026 is in full swing, but who is leading the race for the orange and purple cap? BBC Sport looks at the top run-scorers and wicket-takers in the 19th edition.

Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks

Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.

Valve launches the Steam Controller without the Steam Machine

Last November, Valve introduced the world to its new vision of living room gaming: the Steam Machine and Steam Controller. Then, RAMageddon. Memory shortages forced Valve to delay…

We reviewed Valve’s new Steam Controller, ask us anything

Hey hey, it's Jay Peters, senior reporter at The Verge. Today, Valve finally announced that the second version of the Steam Controller - and the first piece of Valve's slate of…

Warwickshire go top despite Verreynne century

Warwickshire go top of Division One in the County Championship after a draw with Nottinghamshire, for whom Kyle Verreynne hits 115.

Gay, Bedingham score unbeaten hundreds as record stand seals Durham win

Third-wicket pair peel off 290 together as Lancashire's hopes of a third successive victory wither away

Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks

Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.

Mariclare Costello Dies: ‘The Waltons’ Actor Was 90

Mariclare Costello, who played the devoted schoolteacher Rosemary Hunter on The Waltons, a free-spirited hippie-turned-vampire in the 1971 cult horror film Let’s Scare…

Private credit isn’t safer than banks — it’s just better at hiding losses

Investors have no idea that fund returns can reflect clever accounting instead of investment skill.

Investors back Skye’s AI home screen app for iPhone ahead of launch

Skye's new AI app attracted investors before it even launched — a sign of interest in a more AI-aware iPhone.

Global oil prices top $102 a barrel on concerns Iran may have to cut output due to storage issues

Oil futures were climbing Monday as the ongoing U.S.-Iran standoff and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz fueled concerns that Iran’s crude storage is nearing capacity,…

John Lee Hancock’s Courtroom Drama ‘Monsanto’ With Jonathan Bailey & Laura Dern Heads To Germany

John Lee Hancock is gearing up for the shoot of courtroom drama Monsanto starring with Jonathan Bailey and Laura Dern in Germany. The drama revisiting the real-life legal battle…

Blink49 Studios Launches Creator Studios, Appoints Mickey Meyer as President (EXCLUSIVE)

Blink49 Studios is launching a new global initiative, Creator Studios, and has tapped producer, entrepreneur and media leader Mickey Meyer to lead it as president of Global…

Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board

The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.

Canada’s Carney announces a sovereign wealth fund

The prime minister says the federal government will put up money alongside private investors to fund major projects.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI

Sam Altman and Elon Musk are set to face off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of tech’s leading AI startup, OpenAI. The trial begins with jury selection on April…

Iran offers Hormuz deal without nuclear talks, as it seeks broader buy-in

Tehran widens diplomacy to regional and global players while indirect US talks remain uncertain.

Germany’s Merz says US has no strategy in Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US has no clear exit strategy with their war on Iran.

Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

TelevisaUnivision Replaces Ad-Sales Chief as TV Upfront Nears

Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivison unveiled a surprise overhaul of its ad-sales structure Monday — with just weeks to go before the TV industry opens its annual…

Will you soon be ordering takeout food via AI? Starbucks and Little Caesars launch apps on ChatGPT.

AI “is the sizzle in the restaurant world,” industry reps say.

Plane crashes near South Sudan’s Juba, killing all 14 on board

Preliminary reports indicate Cessna aircraft may have crashed due to bad weather conditions that caused low visibility.

‘I hope to retire early’: I’m 56 and have 80% in a traditional IRA and 20% in a Roth. Am I in trouble?

“We have $3.5 million in savings — $2.5 million of which are in retirement accounts.”

Hedge fund Jain Global plans to return cash to investors

Eponymous firm launched by Bobby Jain will instead manage money exclusively for his alma mater Millennium

United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American Airlines about merger

United CEO Scott Kirby said American rejected the idea, "and without a willing partner, something this big simply can't get done."

Rival armed groups join forces against the Malian state: What next?

Armed groups with differing ideologies have launched coordinated attacks across Mali. Can they remain united?

Champions League at risk for Man Utd so what next for Skinner?

Securing Women's Champions League football for next season is now out of Manchester United's hands - so where does that leave manager Marc Skinner?

England have underachieved since 2017 win - Sciver-Brunt

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says England have underachieved since their memorable World Cup win at Lord's in 2017.

We could have won a bit more since 2017 - Sciver-Brunt

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says England have underachieved since their memorable World Cup win at Lord's in 2017.

That UL safety logo is a lot more complicated than it looks

Today, I’m talking with Jennifer Scanlon, who is the CEO of UL Solutions. That’s Underwriters Laboratories – you know, the UL logo listed on all your electronics? That symbol…

MPs to vote on whether Starmer should be investigated over Mandelson scandal

Debate over holding a sleaze inquiry will be another difficult moment for the embattled prime minister

Joshua signs deal to fight Fury - Hearn

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.

OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps

There have been plenty of rumors about OpenAI's hardware plans, which involve launching a pair of earbuds. A new note from industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the AI…

Spotify teams up with Peloton to launch global fitness content hub

Spotify teams with Peloton to launch fitness content, potentially opening new revenue streams while expanding Peloton’s global reach.

How does targeting water supply during war worsen the scarcity crisis?

We explore why water infrastructure is increasingly being targeted in the midst of war and conflict.

‘Clearly stronger’: Germany’s Merz says Iran ‘humiliated’ US in its war

German chancellor warns the US risks becoming bogged down in another quagmire similar to Iraq and Afghanistan.

United CEO defends merger dreams despite pushback from American Airlines

United CEO Scott Kirby said the pursuit of talks with American has ended for now, as he defended his reasoning for pursuing talks.

United chief hits out at American Airlines for refusing merger talks

Scott Kirby criticises rival for ‘closing the door’ on deal he believes would have created jobs