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Teen sprint star Gout powers to 200m win in 19.67 seconds

Gout Gout breaks the under-20 world record for 200m, while also making him faster than Usain Bolt at the same age.

US and Iran fail to reach deal after marathon talks

Negotiations foundered over Tehran’s unwillingness to concede ground on nuclear weapons, says JD Vance

The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

What happened in 40 days of war on Iran

Who got hit in the war on Iran? The attacks, the damage and the people caught in between.

Iran war: What is happening on day 44 of the US-Iran conflict?

US-Iran talks in Islamabad end without a deal, with each side blaming the other for the failure.

China unveils measures to improve ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader

China has said it is willing to resume some ties it had suspended with Taiwan, such as direct flights to cities across China, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and…

Hungarians vote on whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival

Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, and early figures suggest a big turnout of voters.

At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site

The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.

Vance says US and Iran fail to reach deal

Two sides held talks in Islamabad over the weekend

Robinhood excludes some prediction markets over manipulation fears

US broker says it is ‘very focused on insider trading’ as it pushes into fast-growing sector

Neymar has to prove his fitness for Brazil’s World Cup squad: Ancelotti

Brazil's coach says Neymar could be in contention for the squad if he attains full fitness in the next two months.

The decade-long struggle to get AJ & Fury together

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua shared a moment on Saturday, but getting the British heavyweights together this year may not be as straightforward as many suspected.

UFC 327: Ulberg wins light-heavyweight belt with knockout in front of Trump

Carlos Ulberg takes the UFC light heavyweight title with a first-round knockout win over Jiri Prochazka in Miami.

Colman Domingo Is A Natural In ‘SNL’ Debut — Despite One-Note Material

In his Saturday Night Live debut, Colman Domingo cements himself in that rarified class of novices whose technical lack of experience belies a natural understanding of stage…

What is going on with Garnacho?

Alejandro Garnacho is struggling to stand out at Chelsea - so can the £40m signing from Manchester United still realise his potential at Stamford Bridge?

Fury dominates Makhmudov, calls out Joshua

Tyson Fury shook off some ring rust on his comeback to earn a unanimous points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday and potentially set up a long-awaited clash with Anthony…

Pakistan urges US and Iran to uphold ceasefire after talks end

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has insisted the US and Iran must uphold their ceasefire agreement.

Musician performs inside melting glacier to highlight climate crisis

Swiss musician To Athena has performed inside a cave in a melting glacier to highlight ice loss in the Alps.

Anyma Says He’s ‘Truly Devastated and Deeply Sorry’ Following Canceled Coachella Set: ‘I’m Working on a Solution’

Electronic musician Anyma is speaking out after his Coachella set was canceled due to severe weather condititions early Saturday morning.  “I’m heartbroken,” the DJ, whose…

Vance came to peace talks with a naive assumption - but the Iranians didn't cave

They talked for 21 hours. The highest-level meeting between the US and Iran since its revolutionary government came to power in the '70s.

‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump Makes ‘Urgent’ Calls to Tiger Woods in Rehab, Post-Epstein-Statement Melania and Draft Fan Pete Hegseth

James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump opened Saturday’s “SNL” with a series of increasingly ridiculous “urgent” phone calls to Tiger Woods (Kenan…

Brexiters turn their backs on Trump after Iran chaos

Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch distance themselves from the US president, having once celebrated his example

Commodity traders lost ‘billions’ in early days of Iran war

Firms that normally profit from volatility were caught out by sudden rise in energy prices, new report finds

Fees for seas: a history of taxing waterways

From Ottoman Sultans to Danish kings, Iran’s toll system for Strait of Hormuz revives an old maritime fight

Social media is for picking up vibes, not information

Users trust it even less than they do mainstream news outlets

Switzerland’s Zug becomes bolt-hole for Gulf-based wealth

Small Swiss town is welcoming individuals and companies seeking refuge from war in the Middle East

The historic Iranian palaces caught up in US-Israeli strikes

World Heritage sites including Tehran’s Golestan Palace were damaged in bombings

Wall Street banks set to report $40bn trading haul as Iran war rekindles volatility

Five largest US lenders expected to unveil highest combined trading revenues since at least 2014

‘Saturday Night Live’ Opens With Donald Trump And Pete Hegseth Reveling In The Prospect Of Bombing Iran Again

Just a couple of hours after Vice President JD Vance announced that marathon peace talks with Iran produced no agreement, Saturday Night Live opened with Donald Trump (James…

Watch JD Vance’s full remarks after US-Iran talks end without deal

US Vice President JD Vance is leaving Pakistan, saying Tehran chose not to accept their ‘final and best offer’.

US delegation leaves Pakistan without reaching Iran deal

US Vice President JD Vance says the US delegation has failed to reach an agreement with Iran.

Iran must not charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz, UN maritime chief says

In interview with Al Jazeera, International Maritime Organization chief says world should reject tolls in waterway.

Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India’s quick commerce startups

Flipkart's ongoing expansion beyond major cities and heavy discounting is raising risks for India's quick commerce startups, analysts say.

How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.

Netanyahu next to Middle East map: ‘We strangled them and have more to do’

Standing by a map, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes how six countries wanted to strangle us’.

Middle East war live: Vance says US and Iran fail to reach deal

Two sides held talks in Islamabad over the weekend

David E. Kelley Gives Minor Update On ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3

Big Little Lies creator and Television Academy Hall of Famer David E. Kelley gave a minor update regarding the status of the much-anticipated third season of the HBO drama. The…

What Was Up With Susan Sarandon’s Coachella Monologue as an Elder Sabrina Carpenter?

Who could’ve guessed that the biggest water-cooler moment from night 1 of Coachella 2026 would not be a musical cameo or a particularly galvanizing moment from one of the…

Moving day: Young ties Rory amid Masters drama

Cameron Young, who started the day seven back of Rory McIlroy, shot a 7-under 65 and is tied with the defending champion entering the final round of the Masters.

Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files

Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.

India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it

Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.

Israel reprimands Spanish diplomat over detonation of Netanyahu effigy

Israel says it has reprimanded Spain’s top diplomat in Tel Aviv over the blowing up of an effigy of its Prime Minister.

‘Hunting Matthew Nichols’ Review: A Missing Brother’s Cold Case Heats Up In Canadian Found-Footage Horror

Though it was not entirely without precedent as the progenitor of faux-found-footage horror, few films have been more widely imitated than 1999’s “The Blair Witch Project” — if…

US and Iran locked in marathon talks to end war

Historic negotiations aim to end a widening conflict that has stoked a global energy crisis

Sabrina Carpenter Apologizes For Dismissing Traditional Arabic Ululation As “Weird” After Backlash: “Could Have Handled It Better!”

Sabrina Carpenter is apologizing for dismissing a traditional Arabic celebratory call as “weird” following backlash that her comments were insensitive and xenophobic.…

The Netherlands is the first European country to approve Tesla’s supervised Full Self-Driving

Dutch regulators, the RDW, announced that after over a year and a half of testing, it has officially approved Tesla's Full-Self Driving (FSD) Supervised. This makes the…

Ralph Fiennes Reveals Who Should Play Voldemort in HBO ‘Harry Potter’ Series

The '28 Years Later' star also said he was previously asked to reprise the role: "But then nothing’s happened and I think that ship has sailed.”

The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Hungary goes to the polls as its hardman leader faces end of his 16-year reign

Hungary is voting to elect its leader and all 199 members of its parliament.

Iran war lands 'triple blow' to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans

The Iran war could not have come at a worse time for Sri Lanka, reeling from devastating floods and an economic crisis.