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UK and EU urged to intervene in case of dissident extradited to UAE
Rights groups warn of ‘transnational repression’ after Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi allegedly held in solitary confinementFinancial Times - 1d -
Green activist group is pausing work after backlash by investors
Dutch group Follow This says it will not file any resolutions against oil and gas companies this AGM season. A green shareholder activist group has decided to “pause” its work pushing oil companies ...The Guardian - 8h -
Tariffs driving India to strike trade deals, finance minister says ahead of UK talks
Nirmala Sitharaman says turmoil forcing countries to seek accords beyond old ideological and political ties. India is seeking to strike more trade deals with other countries at a time of “global ...The Guardian - 2d -
Government offers to buy coal to keep British Steel going, sources say
British Steel has warned materials needed to keep blast furnaces operational in Scunthorpe are running out.BBC News - 17h -
Hall of Famer Pedro Martínez says family members missing in nightclub collapse
More than 100 killed in tragedy in Dominican Republic World Series champion Octavio Dotel among dead Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martínez says that several of his family members were inside the ...The Guardian - 20h -
Despite rare 2-game losing streak, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says OKC Thunder remain fine
Despite rare 2-game losing streak, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says Oklahoma City Thunder remain fine.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
British Steel solution is within reach, minister says
The UK government is considering nationalising the Chinese-owned firm which employs 2,700 people.BBC News - 1d -
Pedro Martinez says he has family members unaccounted for in Dominican nightclub roof collapse
Dominican-born Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez says he has family members unaccounted for who were inside the Santo Domingo nightclub when its roof collapsedABC News - 19h -
Bayern will not 'change goals' despite injury woes, says Kompany
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany refused to rein in his ambitions despite an injury crisis which has ripped through the side ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final clash with Inter ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bayern 'fully believe' despite Inter setback, says Kompany
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his side "fully believe" in their chances despite Tuesday's 2-1 home loss to Inter Milan in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.The loss was ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Wife of Briton detained in India speaks of fears for his health
Exclusive: Aziz Ahmed, who has heart condition, has spent more than seven months in prison over extremism claims . The wife of a British man arrested over extremism claims at an Indian airport at ...The Guardian - 1d -
Government rejects 'buy British' campaign to combat tariffs
Ministers say telling people what to buy is not the answer to US tariffs but they will back UK manufacturers.BBC News - 1d -
Trump says he is 'not looking' to pause tariffs before this week's rollout, despite market uncertainty
President Donald Trump said he is not looking to pause his tariffs before they go into effect Wednesday, despite turmoil in the stock market and global economic fears.NBC News - 2d -
Prince Harry in court battle over security protection despite stepping down as a full-time royal
Prince Harry is in court Tuesday appealing the British government’s decision to ax his publicly-funded security detail.NBC News - 2d -
Retiring Biggar targets family time over full coaching role
Former British and Irish Lions and Wales fly-half Dan Biggar rules out moving into coaching full time in the immediate future when he retires at the end of the season.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
India in Australia 2025
Fixtures for India's limited-overs tour of Australia, featuring three ODIs and five Twenty20 internationals.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
South Africa in India 2025
Fixtures for South Africa's tour of India, featuring two Tests, three ODIs and five Twenty20 internationals.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Starmer vows not to raise taxes despite Trump’s tariffs
Prime minister says he will ‘seize the opportunity’ to make the economy more secureFinancial Times - 2d -
Will Racing Louisville play at Lynn Family Stadium despite local flooding? What to know
Plans will look a little different without Thunder Over Louisville, but Racing still plans to take the field at 5 p.m. Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
It's only early April and north India is bracing for extreme heat
India's weather department has issued a yellow alert for parts for northern India until Wednesday.BBC News - 3d -
Kennedy’s moves on measles don't quell criticism
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s personal visit to the family of a Texas girl who died of measles appeared to mark a slight shift for the former anti-vaccine ...The Hill - 1d -
Iran says US talks to be 'indirect' despite Trump 'direct' negotiations announcement
Iranian officials confirmed Monday that Tehran would hold "indirect" high level talks with U.S. representatives in Oman this weekend.ABC News - 2d -
Trump officials vow to stay the course on tariffs despite market turmoil
Treasury secretary rejects recession fears and says tough ‘reciprocal’ levies will not be delayedFinancial Times - 3d -
Artist of ‘truly the worst’ Trump portrait says her career is threatened
British-born painter Sarah A Boardman disputes US president’s claim that she ‘purposefully distorted’ his image. The British artist called “truly the worst” by the US president, Donald Trump, after ...The Guardian - 4d -
Van trapped in car park for two years costs family business £40k
Mark Lucas and his business partner say they are £40,000 out of pocket after parking in central London in 2022.BBC News - 2d -
A city divided by a gap in healthy life expectancy
A charity says there are families "struggling to meet their basic needs" in the north of the city.BBC News - 2d -
As Trump Threatens Pharmaceutical Tariffs, India’s Drug Makers Shudder
The United States is India’s biggest market for pharmaceutical exports, which are its most successful industrial exports.The New York Times - 1d -
‘Players want a different path’: why John Amaechi backs change in British basketball
Former NBA star says existing league is a ‘cartel’ that fails young players but others have fears over the new franchise. Having played professional basketball in five countries, including spells ...The Guardian - 2d -
Thousands of Ukrainian civilians are still held by Russia with uncertain hope of release
In its 3-year-old war, Russia has detained what human rights activists say are thousands of Ukrainian civilians and has charged them with various crimesABC News - 4d -
‘Sexism isn’t banter’: Phil Foden chants crossed a line, says Kick It Out chief
The FA will not take action over the chants despite widespread outrageYahoo Sports - 2d -
"For God's sakes, don't raise prices on typical families," former economic adviser says on tariffs
President Trump walked back his "reciprocal" tariffs Wednesday, announcing that higher levies on most nations will be put on pause for 90 days. Gene Sperling is the former director of the National ...CBS News - 17h -
Despite controversies, Dodgers say visiting Trump White House 'a really good experience'
The Dodgers celebrated their 2024 World Series championship with a visit to the White House and President Trump.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘Finally we are being seen as contenders’: delight in India as demand for south Asian art booms
As wealth in India has grown, so has the number of arts patrons championing both India’s 20th century modern masters and the next generation. For over seven decades, the masterpiece had gathered ...The Guardian - 11h -
Russian Strike Kills 18, including 9 Children, Ukraine Says
The missile strike was the latest in a series of attacks that have caused civilian casualties, despite continuing cease-fire talks.The New York Times - 5d -
India’s central bank cuts policy rate to 6% to boost slowing growth, signals further easing ahead
The rate cut was in line with expectations, and comes as the U.S.' reciprocal tariffs kicked in, with a 26% levy slapped on goods coming in from India.CNBC - 1d -
Roofer says ICE arrested three of his relatives in a workplace raid
A worker at roofing company in Bellingham, Washington, raided by ICE said masked agents detained three of his family members and dozens of co-workers.NBC News - 5d -
Teens who killed 80-year-old 'utterly disgusting'
Bhim Kohli's family say they feel "anger and disgust" at a 15-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl.BBC News - 1d -
'He revelled in his hard man reputation': What led to a teen killing an elderly dog walker
The man who led the inquiry into the killing of Bhim Kohli says it shocked the victim's family and the wider community.BBC News - 1d
