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The Netherlands is the best bet to win the FIFA World Cup

The man who predicted the tournament’s last three winners says you need to understand the risks of gambling on the Dutch.

Beta Cinema Post Deals On Berlinale Award-Winner & Austrian B.O. Hit ‘Four Minus Three’

Beta Cinema has posted deals for award-winning Austrian Berlinale 2026 Panorama title Four Minus Three as it enjoys a strong theatrical launch in its home territory and sweeps…

Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support

Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.

Snap to slash workforce by 16%, saying AI has reduced need for repetitive work

Wall Street continues its trend of cheering news of large layoffs in the technology sector.

Nearly 60% of U.S. farmers say their finances are getting worse as fertilizer, fuel costs rise: Survey

Rising fertilizer costs tied to global shipping disruptions are squeezing U.S. farmers, forcing cutbacks that could reduce crop yields and supply.

Grok’s sexual deepfakes almost got it banned from Apple’s App Store. Almost.

Apple quietly threatened to kick Elon Musk's AI app, Grok, from its App Store in January over its failure to curb the surge of nonconsensual sexual deepfakes flooding X, according…

Magyar calls for fast handover of power in talks with Hungary's president

Péter Magyar, the man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, wants the new parliament to convene in early May.

X’s Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People’s Secret Porn Feeds

The platform’s large-scale crackdown on automated accounts is also impacting people who’ve spent years curating niche porn on secret X accounts.

Samantha Morton To Star In Syria Kidnap Thriller ‘Love And War’ — Cannes Market

EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Oscar nominee Samantha Morton, who recently starred with Daniel Day-Lewis in Anemone and in Starz series The Serpent Queen, is set to headline rescue thriller…

What you need to know about Israel’s ambassador to the US

Israel’s ambassador held talks with his Lebanese counterpart. But critics say Yechiel Leiter is a problematic negotiator

Inside L.A.’s ‘Lorne’ Premiere: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Boss Opens Up on Doc About His Life in Rare Interview With Donna Langley

The ‘SNL’ honcho covered taking his hit sketch show to the U.K. and where he gets his wisdom from in a 35-minute Q&A with the NBCUniversal chairperson: "Remember almost all…

Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Liverpool, Chelsea eye Bournemouth striker

AFC Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi has caught the eye of Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on

As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.

Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war

Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.

Moment gunman tackled by school principal

CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma.

Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, activists say

A journalist has been detained in Kuwait after posting videos related to the war in Iran, according to a press freedom advocacy group.

European airports warn new border system causes up to three-hour delays

Operators in 15 countries report disruption as new EU electronic entry/exit system fully comes into force

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.”

Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban

It comes a week after the UK government announced it would block the rapper from entering the country.

Families across Sudan endure years of displacement, hunger, loss

More than nine million people remain displaced in Sudan, while nearly 29 million face acute hunger.

Charlie Chaplin’s ‘The Kid’ Gets Vertical Makeover on U.K. Microdrama App TattleTV (EXCLUSIVE)

U.K. microdrama platform TattleTV – billed as the country’s first dedicated app of its kind – has adapted Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 feature “The Kid” for…

Australian pleads guilty to creating deepfake porn in landmark case

The 19-year-old is the first person to be charged under a new national law.

Kanye West Postpones Marseille Concert In Face Of Potential French Government Ban

Kanye West has postponed a concert in the French port city of Marseille in June following news that France was studying options for banning the event due to his past antisemitic…

Trump turns on Meloni, saying she lacks ‘courage’ over US-Israel war on Iran

The US president says he is 'shocked at her', delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.

Uzbek chess grandmaster Sindarov sets up world title match with Gukesh

Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament with ⁠a round ⁠to spare and will face India's Gukesh next.

‘Queens That Changed The World’ Lands Second Season On BBC Select

EXCLUSIVE: BBC Select has ordered a second season of Queens That Changed the World. The history doc series will highlight six formidable historical female rulers, namely Maria…

Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Last Film Show’ Lines Up French Theatrical Run (EXCLUSIVE)

Pan Nalin’s award-winning Gujarati-language drama “Last Film Show” will open in French cinemas on June 10, with Friday Entertainment bringing the picture to more…

Undecided Ovi hears chants of 'One more year!'

Alex Ovechkin, who assisted on Jakob Chychrun's go-ahead goal during the third period of the Washington Capitals' 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the season finale…

Avdija scores 41 as Trail Blazers upset Suns in NBA West play-in

Deni Avdija sends Portland into the NBA playoffs after a shock road win against Phoenix in the 7th vs 8th play-in tie.

Candidate calls for new election in Peru, claiming fraud without evidence

Peru’s presidential candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is urging officials to declare Sunday’s election 'null and void’.

US military says blockade of Iran ports ‘completely’ halts economic trade

US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.

Trump’s push to cut US rates akin to ‘banana republic’, says Yellen

Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh will lack ‘credibility’ in arguing rates should fall, says former Treasury secretary

South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance

Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.

Billy Crystal Sets Broadway Return With ‘860,’ One-Man Show About Losing His Home in Palisades Fires

Billy Crystal is returning to Broadway. The beloved performer has announced a new one-man show, “860,” which is opening this fall. “860” was written by…

Billy Crystal Sets Fall Broadway Return In Solo Show ‘860’ Named For Home Lost In Palisades Fire

Tony and Emmy Award winner Billy Crystal will return to Broadway this fall in 860, his new solo show named for the home he lost in the 2025 Palisades fires. Scott Ellis will…

Iran faces halt to oil production within weeks if US blockade succeeds

Tehran has a maximum of 16 days of storage before it will need to curtail its output

Starmer plans May relaunch with King’s Speech

Legislative package set to form crucial part of UK prime minister’s push to regain momentum after local elections

Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases

Leaked documents show IRGC secretly acquired system and used it to guide strikes during war in March

‘Bifs’ replace ‘Piigs’ as Europe’s bond market whipping boys

Britain, Italy and France have borne the brunt of a sovereign debt sell-off sparked by the Iran war

Uber commits $10bn to robotaxis in strategy shift

Ride-hailing app races to make up lost ground with equity investments and vehicle order commitments

Private healthcare in the UK: helping or harming the NHS?

Critics worry the country is heading towards a two-tier system. Dentistry is a cautionary tale

Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope

The US Vice-President was speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where he said Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology."

Nvidia’s stock is on a 10-day winning streak. Here’s why investors are getting back on board with AI.

The AI trade has been full of uncertainty, but investors seem to be getting excited again

History says there’s a good chance we haven’t seen the stock-market lows yet

The U.S. stock market has suffered a significant correction in every single midterm election year since 1950, warns Lansing Street Advisors.

‘Ocean’s’ Prequel Sets 2027 Release as ‘Weapons’ Spinoff ‘Gladys,’ ‘Final Destination 7’ and More Added to Warner Bros. Calendar in 2028

Warner Bros. added a slew of titles to its release calendar in 2027 and beyond, including a “Weapons” prequel about Aunt Gladys and the Margot Robbie-led…

Anthropic’s rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts

One investor who has backed both companies told the FT that justifying OpenAI's recent round required assuming an IPO valuation of $1.2 trillion or more — making Anthropic's…

Timothée Chalamet, Denis Villeneuve, Zendaya & Jason Momoa Tout ‘Dune: Part Three’ At CinemaCon As Paul Atreides Has Become “The All-Powerful Dark Emperor Of The Universe”

The Fremen descended on CinemaCon, chanting, on Tuesday night — as did Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve to tease Dune: Part Three. To that,…

‘Dune 3’ Wows CinemaCon With 7-Minute Opening Scene Featuring Brutal Battle as Timothée Chalamet Dominates the Galaxy

Heavy is the head that wears the crown. Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides may be firmly ensconced as the Padishah Emperor, but as thrilling new footage from “Dune:…

250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean

The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.

Warner Bros.’ Mike De Luca & Pam Abdy Mum On Paramount As They Take CinemaCon Stage, Eye 18-Film Slate In 2027

Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, co chairs and co-CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Pictures Group, took the stage Tuesday at CinemaCon at a potential crossroads for the storied studio,…