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Who will win Champions League? BBC Sport's predictions

BBC Sport predict who will win the 2024-25 Champions League as Arsenal, Barcelona, Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan book their semi-final spots.

BBC News - 2h

The Former C.I.A. Officer Capitalizing On Europe’s Military Spending Boom

Eric Slesinger made a career shift from the spy agency to venture capital, championing military start-ups as Europe beefed up its defenses amid an uncertain relationship with the United States.

The New York Times - 2d

Ex-Michigan State guard Tre Holloman is transferring to NC State

Ex-Michigan State guard Tre Holloman is on his way to N

ABC News - 3d

Inter use grit to reach Champions League semis, but they must be better vs. Barcelona

Inter qualified for the UEFA Champions League semifinals, but can they improve to eliminate a tough Barcelona side and make it to the final?

ESPN - 41m

Inter Milan vs. Bayern how to watch, odds: 2025 UEFA Champions League picks, prediction on Wednesday, April 16

Jon Eimer locked in his best bets for Wednesday's Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match on Paramount+

CBS Sports - 6h

WHO member states reach pandemic agreement

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Wednesday its member states had reached an agreement on preparing for and responding to future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations. ...

The Hill - 1h

JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House

JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.

CBS News - 2d

Trump Aides Close State Dept. Office on Foreign Disinformation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio put about 40 employees on leave who had tracked disinformation by China, Russia, Iran and terrorist groups.

The New York Times - 6h

State Department says Maryland man mistakenly deported is "alive and secure"

In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the ...

CBS News - 4d

States sue over Trump administration's sudden halt of pandemic relief aid for schools

Public officials in 16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to restore access to federal pandemic relief funding for schools

ABC News - 5d

Marco Rubio Kills State Department Anti-Propaganda Shop, Promises ‘Twitter Files’ Sequel

With the Global Engagement Center shut down, the State Department is now set to investigate whether past US efforts against foreign propaganda amounted to censorship of Americans.

Wired - 2h

Martínez and Pavard send Inter past Bayern into Champions League last four

With the final kick of a ragged, enthralling two legs Kingsley Coman volleyed too high and San Siro could erupt. The grand old venue had been buffeted by wind and water all evening but here was ...

The Guardian - 3h

Maine gov on DOJ lawsuit over transgender athletes: This is about 'states rights,' 'defending the rule of law'

Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) commented Wednesday on the Justice Department’s (DOJ) announcement of a lawsuit targeting her state over transgender athletes, calling it part of “an unprecedented ...

The Hill - 1h

Champions League scenarios: What Real Madrid, Arsenal, Inter and Bayern need to advance

Here are the scenarios for the return matchups after the quarterfinal first-legs

CBS Sports - 5h

Arsenal prove true Champions League contender status in dismantling of mighty Real Madrid

The Gunners are through to the UCL semifinals, but they are aiming higher after bouncing the UCL kings

CBS Sports - 38m

Ranking potential Champions League finals: Barca-PSG could be special, Arsenal appearance would be historic

Here's how all four potential finals rank, with the top two containing the Gunners

CBS Sports - 37m

To Fight Federal Job Cuts, Energy Experts and States Try a New Argument

In letters to multiple agencies, the focus is on how job reductions at E.P.A., Interior and other agencies would hurt President Trump’s “energy dominance” agenda.

The New York Times - 2d

DOJ files lawsuit against Maine claiming state violated Title IX

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Justice Department is filing a civil lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, claiming it violated Title IX.

CBS News - 8h

3 killed in 2-boat collision on Alabama lake, state authorities say

The two-vessel crash occurred shortly after 7 a.m. local time on Smith Lake in Cullman County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

ABC News - 6m

Lukas Martens sets new swimming world record in men's 400-meter freestyle

Olympic champion Lukas Martens of Germany has broken the men’s 400-meter freestyle record at the Swim Open Stockholm

ABC News - 3d

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Who earned a spot, Volkanovski or Jandiroba?

There's a new featherweight champion and new strawweight No. 1 contender -- but just one is in ESPN's top 10.

ESPN - 8h

Brilliant Arsenal beat Real in Bernabeu to reach semi-finals

Arsenal beat Real Madrid 2-1 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

BBC News - 3h

Arsenal's maturity seals Arteta's finest night in KO of Madrid

Lessons learned in their runner-up Premier League campaigns propelled Arsenal to the Champions League semis.

ESPN - 43m

La Nina exits after three weak months, leaving Earth in neutral climate state

La Nina, the natural cooling flip side of the better-known and warmer El Nino climate phenomenon, has dwindled away after just three weak months

ABC News - 6d

Iran, U.S. nuclear talks to continue next week, Iranian state TV reports

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei wrote on X that the "indirect talks" had begun.

CBS News - 3d

California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs: "No other state will be more impacted"

California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.

CBS News - 5h

Gavin Newsom says California to sue over Trump tariffs

State governor argues duties will lead to job losses and higher prices

Financial Times - 10h

A fluffed Panenka, controversy & 'statement win' for Arsenal

On the night Arsenal secure their place in the Champions League semi-finals, BBC Sport looks at what has been called a "statement win"

BBC News - 1h

'The message will be clear - it's time for Ancelotti to move on'

Real Madrid's exit from the Champions League at the hands of Arsenal on Wednesday has put the future of manager Carlo Ancelotti and his players in the spotlight.

BBC News - 1h

Saka scores 'magnificent' goal as Arsenal beat Real Madrid

Bukayo Saka scores a "magnificent" goal as Arsenal beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Bernabeu to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

BBC News - 3h

Oscar Piastri can take charge of the Formula 1 title race from pole position in Bahrain

Oscar Piastri can seize the initiative in the Formula 1 title race as he starts on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday with his teammate Lando Norris and champion Max Verstappen both ...

ABC News - 3d

Ancelotti: Madrid future in doubt after UCL exit

Carlo Ancelotti said he "doesn't know" if Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday was his last game in charge of Madrid in the competition.

ESPN - 9m