2 Apr 2026, 5:00 am
A debate has begun over where to locate the High Seas Treaty's treaty's secretariat, a once-technical decision that has taken on geopolitical weight.
2 Apr 2026, 4:40 am
Nasa's Artemis II has blasted off and is now orbiting Earth, before continuing on to circle the Moon.
2 Apr 2026, 4:39 am
Henry Pollock, the dynamic Northampton Saints back-rower and emerging England talent, is making waves not only on the field but also in the gym—posting eye-catching numbers that have stunned even veteran coaches. “It’s been crazy—I’m just trying to soak it all in, enjoy the moment, and keep loving my rugby,” Pollock said. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. “I’ve got a great…
2 Apr 2026, 4:33 am
Strange Stealth: China’s J-35 Looks Like a Powerhouse No Nation Wants to Buy In a world where every country is supposed to want stealthy fighter aircraft, why is it that only the United States’ F-35 — and, potentially in the future, the South Korean KF-21 — are attracting interest from potential foreign buyers? Why is it that the People’s Republic of China (PRC), with its Chengdu J-20 and Shenyang J-35, is not on any nation’s wish list? The answer is a…
2 Apr 2026, 4:33 am
Tyson Fury's brother Shane has provided reassurance about the former heavyweight champion's wellbeing ahead of his ring return against Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11.The Gypsy King is set to emerge from his fifth retirement when he faces the Russian at Tottenham, despite father John's recent public outburst questioning whether his son should continue fighting.Speaking to iFL TV, Shane dismissed any worries about his sibling's readiness for the bout.He confirmed tha…
2 Apr 2026, 4:31 am
Seoul stocks fell sharply Thursday, as U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threat of strikes against Iran rattled investor sentiment and pushed up global oil prices.
2 Apr 2026, 4:30 am
Christopher Hope has hit out after Keir Starmer failed to take a question from the GB News political editor during a Downing Street press conference.The People's Channel presenter later took to social media to express his frustration at being overlooked despite raising his hand to ask a question.Sharing an image of himself attempting to catch the Prime Minister’s attention, Christopher poked fun at the situation.The image showed Christopher with a rather frustrate…
2 Apr 2026, 4:29 am
British record signing Alexander Isak will return to Liverpool training on Thursday, head coach Arne Slot confirms.
2 Apr 2026, 4:24 am
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2 Apr 2026, 4:22 am
A Labour peer has been accused of mocking the grooming gang inquiry.Baroness Ayesha Hazarika was hosting Times Radio's Weekend Drivetime show on Sunday, with Stig Abell, journalist and presenter, where the two have an exchange over grooming gangs. The Labour peer says, “I’m an enabler” to which Mr Abell returns, “Yeah, you are. A groomer!" Baroness Hazarika replied: "A groomer! Oh my god. Just because I'm Muslim. Stop it." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say…
2 Apr 2026, 4:22 am
Drivers are being warned of long delays on the M23 this morning near Gatwick Airport as the Easter rush begins, bringing millions of vehicles onto the road.The M23 in West Sussex is closed northbound between J10 (Crawley) and J9 (London Gatwick Airport) due to a "serious single vehicle collision". National Highways has confirmed that its traffic officers are at the scene, with Sussex Police managing the incident.The transport organisation is warning drivers that the…
2 Apr 2026, 4:22 am
As the Green party’s support has grown, their stance on the environment has become a less central attraction…
2 Apr 2026, 4:21 am
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2 Apr 2026, 4:21 am
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, in the latest sign of warming relations between Washington and Caracas..
2 Apr 2026, 4:21 am
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Thursday held talks with a delegation of U.S. Senate lawmakers visiting South Korea and discussed ways to improve the Seoul-Washington alliance, the defense ministry said.
2 Apr 2026, 4:19 am
The Iran war is disrupting fuel and shipping, choking life-saving operations and pushing up hunger and poverty across Africa, Aid group IRC has warned.
2 Apr 2026, 4:19 am
The world's ultra-rich have stashed around $2.84 trillion (€2.47tn) in untaxed offshore accounts, a figure that surpasses the combined wealth of the bottom 50% of the human population, according to a new report.
2 Apr 2026, 4:15 am
Luke Littler has revealed his career will be dictated by desire rather than financial gain, with the teenage sensation setting his sights on claiming every major title multiple times over.The darts prodigy shares the same philosophy as Michael van Gerwen when it comes to knowing when to step away from the sport."That's down to me. Whether I still want it in 10 or 15 years, whether I've achieved everything I want. The goal is to win every major, multiple times," Litt…
2 Apr 2026, 4:12 am
Yvette Cooper is due to convene a virtual meeting of foreign ministers, though the US is not expected to attend.
2 Apr 2026, 4:09 am
When most people first encounter Romeo and Juliet, in the tumultuous years of adolescence, the play can seem an unjust portrayal of youthful love. How little these controlling parents understand this devoted couple; how sparing they are in their sympathy, dismissing the lovers as children incapable of grasping the depth of romance. To young readers, such incomprehension appears to be maturity’s greatest failing. In adulthood, however, those teenage convictions…
2 Apr 2026, 4:07 am
President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will keep hitting Iran “very hard” in the next two or three weeks and bring the country “back to the Stone Ages,” even as he touted the success of U.S. operations and argued that all of Washington’s objectives have so far been met or exceeded. Trump said Iran would continue to face a barrage of attacks in the short term. “We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks,” Trump said. “…
2 Apr 2026, 4:02 am
More than half of the detached houses in France are under threat by rising temperatures, spurring the government to fight back.
2 Apr 2026, 4:01 am
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2 Apr 2026, 4:01 am
Connected devices can leave an otherwise secure network vulnerable Pwned Welcome to Pwned, The Register's new column, where we highlight the worst infosec own goals so you can, hopefully, protect against them. Caffeine is an essential tool for most IT defenders, so, on balance, we're sure it has protected against a lot more exploits than it has caused. But in this case, the desire for everyone's favorite stimulant led to a massive breach.……
2 Apr 2026, 4:01 am
China’s Carrier Killer J-20S Doesn’t Actually Need to Sink Carriers In November 2022, China publicly unveiled the twin-seat variant of its flagship fighter, the J-20S, at the Zhuhai Airshow, marking the first time a two-seat fifth-generation combat aircraft had been shown in its operational configuration and the first official confirmation of its existence. Since then, reports have indicated that the aircraft has well surpassed its status as a demonstrator and i…
2 Apr 2026, 4:00 am
North Korea on Thursday condemned a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution criticizing its human rights record, calling the measure a "grave political provocation" and a "fraud document" driven by hostile forces.
2 Apr 2026, 4:00 am
The organisation has been in a protracted legal battle with its former chief executive.
2 Apr 2026, 4:00 am
Recently [Kerry Wong] had one of his Cyclenbatt LiFePO4 batteries die after only a few dozen cycles, with a normal voltage still present on the terminals. One of the symptoms was that as soon as you try to charge it, the voltage goes up very rapidly to above 14 V due to what appears to be high internal resistance, and vice versa for discharging. In addition, the Bluetooth feature of the BMS appeared to have died as well, making non-invasive diagnostics somewhat tric…
2 Apr 2026, 4:00 am
iPhones have started asking users to log in to confirm their age or be denied access to 'adult' websites. The Daily Sceptic's IT reporter takes a closer look at what's going on – and where it could go next. The post Will Your Phone Allow You to Read This Article? appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
2 Apr 2026, 4:00 am
The AI for Talent Summit returns for its second year, as Marché du Film executive director Guillaume Esmiol targets "innovation that serves both artistic creativity and the growth of the industry."…
2 Apr 2026, 4:00 am
The 2026 Limit Break mentorship program has opened applications to participants from the UK and Irish games industry. Read more…
2 Apr 2026, 3:56 am
NFL teams splashed out billions in free agency, but what were the biggest moves and who were the biggest spenders? BBC Sport takes a look.
2 Apr 2026, 3:54 am
A man dies in flooding near Athens as rain lashes several regions in Greece, while a Saharan dust storm enveloped Crete.
2 Apr 2026, 3:50 am
Indonesia was struck by a powerful 7.4‑magnitude earthquake early on 2 April in the Molucca Sea, off Ternate in North Maluku, killing at least one person and briefly triggering a tsunami warning.
2 Apr 2026, 3:43 am
Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, marking humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century.
2 Apr 2026, 3:42 am
Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine have stalled in recent months, in part because the United States has shifted its focus towards the Iran war.
2 Apr 2026, 3:41 am
The cost of filling a vehicle jumped at the sharpest pace than any other month, the RAC said.
2 Apr 2026, 3:36 am
New DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of a Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy, the local sheriff's office said Wednesday.
2 Apr 2026, 3:32 am
The EU’s unanimity rule lets any single member state veto decisions, turning consensus into a power play. Now, the bloc is pushing back with whatever tools it has.
2 Apr 2026, 3:23 am
A strong magnitude-7.6 undersea earthquake struck early Thursday off the northwest coast of Indonesia's eastern Ternate volcanic island, killing at least one person, officials said.
2 Apr 2026, 3:23 am
A company spokesperson has confirmed the 2.5-liter engine will remain in production for non-European markets.
2 Apr 2026, 3:22 am
The US president says he will bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but failed to say how the war will end.
2 Apr 2026, 3:18 am
Using one lens, you could view the present contest between the Albanese government and the Taylor-Canavan opposition as pragmatism versus populism. A week ago the opposition, which perennially berates the government for economic irresponsibility, urged a cut in the fuel excise. True, the Coalition proposed offsets, but it was a policy seen as counterproductive by many economists. The opposition knew it would be popular, however – a judgement shared by the gove…
2 Apr 2026, 3:16 am
The European Union's climate ambitions could be delayed as the war against Iran is driving energy prices through the roof and raising questions of supply security. EU leaders maintain the conviction that the path to energy independence lies in more clean power and less reliance on fossil fuels.
2 Apr 2026, 3:09 am
Speaking to RugbyPass in their “Rugby Roots” series, Eben Etzebeth stopped short of naming just one toughest opponent, instead pointing to an incredible group of six modern rugby heavyweights. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. Ma’a Nonu: The Human Wrecking Ball Etzebeth’s Reflection: “Back in the day… he hit me once and he just hit me from the side. I thought it was one…
2 Apr 2026, 3:09 am
Apple on Wednesday expanded the availability of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 to a broader range of devices to protect users from the risk posed by a recently disclosed exploit kit known as DarkSword. "We enabled the availability of iOS 18.7.7 for more devices on April 1, 2026, so users with Automatic Updates turned on can automatically receive important security…
2 Apr 2026, 3:05 am
The “stalking suspect” reportedly threw something on Lindsey Buckingham and then ran away. An arrest is expected soon.
2 Apr 2026, 3:05 am
The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.
2 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
Endangered palm cockatoo chick born in artificial nest a world first. Scientists rejoice as adult birds enter an artificial hollow to feed and incubate the egg, before hatching and eventually flying away.
2 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
On April 2, 2005, Pope John Paul II, head of the Roman Catholic Church for more than a quarter century, died at his Vatican apartment.
2 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
Actor Pedro Pascal turns 51 and actor Clark Gregg turns 64, among the famous birthdays for April 2.
2 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
Scientists say extreme March heat caused an unusually rapid collapse of snowpack across the American West that's leaving major basins at record or near-record lows. "This year is on a whole other level," said Dr Russ Schumacher, a Colorado State University climatologist. "Seeing this year so far below any of the other years we have data for is very concerning." The Guardian reports: [...] The issue is extremely widespread. Data from a branch of the US Department of…
2 Apr 2026, 2:59 am
As Max Dowman becomes the latest academy product to make an impact in the Premier League, BBC Sport looks at who uses their youngsters most.
2 Apr 2026, 2:56 am
For years, conservatives have warned that America’s largest social media companies were not simply running platforms. They were shaping public discourse, suppressing certain viewpoints, and exercising a level of cultural power unmatched by any other private industry. Those concerns were routinely dismissed as partisan grievance or political theater. But a recent jury verdict finding Meta and YouTube negligent for harms caused to a young user makes clear that the p…
2 Apr 2026, 2:55 am
Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni has spoken publicly for the first time since his controversial exchange with Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during February's Champions League play-off, maintaining his position that he directed a homophobic insult at the Brazilian rather than a racist one.The Argentine player acknowledged using offensive language but defended his actions by claiming such terms are commonplace in his home country."Yes, yes, I heard it, but for us Ar…
2 Apr 2026, 2:53 am
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2 Apr 2026, 2:51 am
Donald Trump enjoys waging war and doesn’t take it very seriously. Hours before his primetime speech at 9pm last night, for which CBS interrupted its Survivor television show, the President told a lunch that later he would “basically tell everyone how great I am”. So it proved. We learnt little about how this is all going to end. He flipped between a promise that the war would be over soon and finished with a threat to send Iran back to the “Stone Ages –…
2 Apr 2026, 2:46 am
The chair of the Hernando County, Florida, Democratic Party who was arrested for allegedly hitting a man in the head with a bullhorn during a "No Kings" protest, said that he did not act as an aggressor and did not escalate the confrontation.Brian Stewart, 63, was charged with simple battery, a misdemeanor in Florida, and booked into the Hernando County Sheriff's Detention Center after the incident in Spring Hill on Saturday. He was released later that day, records…
2 Apr 2026, 2:38 am
It comes after chairman Richard Collier-Keywood confirmed he would step down in July…
2 Apr 2026, 2:38 am
An 11-year-old from Harrow has risen to become England's highest-ranked female chess player, securing the 72nd position in the International Chess Federation's global women's rankings.Bodhana Sivanandan achieved a rating of 2,366, overtaking 25-year-old Lan Yao, who previously held the top spot among English women players.The north London schoolgirl reached this milestone following tournament victories across France, Austria and the UK.Despite her remarkable ascent,…
2 Apr 2026, 2:37 am
Richie McCaw: a name that defines an era. The All Blacks skipper combined unmatched grit, relentless work rate, and sharp rugby IQ to lead his side to two Rugby World Cup titles and global dominance. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. But greatness never exists in a vacuum—it invites resistance. McCaw’s uncompromising style put him at the centre of rugby’s fiercest rivalries, where ever…
2 Apr 2026, 2:34 am
The eight-piece boy group, in their eighth year together, is still hitting career-highs with no signs of stopping: “It gives us motivation to do even better for the next album.”…
2 Apr 2026, 2:24 am
A new exhibition at MAS Antwerp explores martial arts as culture, identity and community, bringing together global traditions and local stories beyond the fight.
2 Apr 2026, 2:15 am
The Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer fleet is expected to remain in service until the late 2030s, with the final ship scheduled to retire by the end of 2038, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Responding to a written question from Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty, Defence Minister Luke Pollard did not provide individual out-of-service dates for each vessel. “On current plans, the last Type 45 Destroyer will retire from service by the end of 2038,” he said. Pollar…
2 Apr 2026, 2:11 am
Tiger Woods has been granted permission by a Florida court to travel abroad for intensive inpatient treatment following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence.Judge Darren Steele approved the motion on Wednesday after a teleconference hearing in Martin County Court.The 50-year-old golfer's lawyer, Douglas Duncan, argued that Woods requires an "intensive, highly individualised and medically integrated programme" that cannot be provided withi…
2 Apr 2026, 2:11 am
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2 Apr 2026, 2:09 am
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.
2 Apr 2026, 2:05 am
A Mediterranean tourist hotspot has been bathed in a blood-red glow as a massive dust storm sweeps through Europe.Easter have been forced to divert from the Greek island of Crete - with photos of the sky showing its hellish dark red glow.The redness is a result of the calima, a meteorological phenomenon which strikes when a thin layer of dust from the Sahara is lifted into the atmosphere.Storm Eminio has exacerbated the effect of the calima in Crete, causing the dra…
2 Apr 2026, 2:01 am
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2 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
The Spanish city is moving to limit holiday accommodations amid local ‘touristflation’ woes in a country that has seen large-scale anti-tourism demonstrations.
2 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
NASA astronauts could be sent back to the Moon for the first time in 50 years as soon as April 1. Here's what you need to know about the mission.
2 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
Europe's Hormuz Armageddon is not merely an energy crisis, says Tilak Doshi. It is the moment the post-war geopolitical illusion ends – and the real multipolar world, cold, hard and unforgiving, begins. The post Europe’s Hormuz Armageddon appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
2 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
Council officers are recommending approval for the new-builds…
2 Apr 2026, 1:58 am
A new survey shows that European countries make up over half of countries globally perceived to be most polite, but their self-assessment of politeness at times contradicts the international verdict.
2 Apr 2026, 1:56 am
The world’s main focus related to the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by the Iranian government over the last month has been its impacts on flows of oil. It’s a natural reaction given that fully 20% of global crude supplies exited the Persian Gulf via the Strait each day prior to Feb. 28. The denial of those oil flows has resulted in a historic price spike for oil and refined products like gasoline and diesel, along with shortages in an increasing numbe…
2 Apr 2026, 1:55 am
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2 Apr 2026, 1:55 am
Democrats late Wednesday lambasted President Donald Trump's Iran war address to the nation for shifting timelines and lacking an end plan, while Republicans broadly praised the GOP leader for taking action against a U.S.
2 Apr 2026, 1:50 am
Ryanair's chief executive Michael O'Leary has warned that British holidaymakers could face summer flight cancellations as the conflict in Iran triggers concerns over jet fuel availability.The budget airline boss identified Britain as the most exposed nation in Europe to potential supply disruptions - owing to the country's significant dependence on Middle Eastern fuel."Of all the European countries at the moment, the one that is most vulnerable is the UK, because [o…
2 Apr 2026, 1:45 am
Elon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing — a blockbuster offering that would likely rank among the largest ever and could make its founder the world’s first trillionaire.
2 Apr 2026, 1:45 am
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2 Apr 2026, 1:44 am
A NASA rocket carrying four astronauts blasted off from Florida, marking the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.
2 Apr 2026, 1:42 am
Amazon is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire satellite operator Globalstar for about $9 billion (€7.8bn). A deal would advance Amazon Leo’s orbiting broadband scheme enabling it to better compete with Starlink. Globalstar’s shares surged on the news to an 18-year high, driven by its valuable L-band spectrum and existing infrastructure. However, the potential deal […]…
2 Apr 2026, 1:38 am
A terror suspect accused of killing 15 people in a shooting spree on Bondi Beach has lost a bid to protect the identities of family members.
2 Apr 2026, 1:36 am
You could pay a lot more for your journey if you get it wrong…
2 Apr 2026, 1:34 am
With award season just around the corner, BBC Sport experts pick their contenders for Premier League player of the year. Do you agree?
2 Apr 2026, 1:34 am
This is the moment Ben Leo was moved to tears as he watched Artemis II blast off alongside his son, Jude.Ben was on the ground in Cape Canaveral - alongside some 400,000 others - to witness the Nasa mission set off on its journey to the Moon.As the rocket soared into the sky, the Late Show Live host was visibly emotional - while Jude cheered as he sat in his father's arms."It was like a rolling stream of thunder which gripped your body," he later said of the sheer s…
2 Apr 2026, 1:24 am
Stella McCartney has been given permission to build her home in Scotland three years after filing for planning permission.Paul McCartney's daughter, and her husband Alasdhair Willis, received more than 65 objections for their proposed build on Loch Ailort, west of Fort William.Neighbours raised concerns about the £5million home's size, design, and impacts on landscape and wildlife.A major point of worry was the disturbance of the natural habitat of otters in Comman…
2 Apr 2026, 1:19 am
When it comes to military affairs, wars sometimes act as time portals. Waged in the present, they frequently reflect the powerful pull of the past. They may also provide glimpses of the future of conflict, but too often it is the past that dominates the present. The current war against Iran is no exception, for the long American love affair with strategic bombing – which the Israelis have eagerly imported from the US military, and which is now heavily complemented…
2 Apr 2026, 1:15 am
I just sent the March edition of my sponsors-only monthly newsletter. If you are a sponsor (or if you start a sponsorship now) you can access it here. In this month's newsletter: More agentic engineering patterns Streaming experts with MoE models on a Mac Model releases in March Vibe porting Supply chain attacks against PyPI and NPM Stuff I shipped What I'm using, March 2026 edition And a couple of museums Here's a copy of the February newsletter as a preview of w…
2 Apr 2026, 1:15 am
In March, juries in California and New Mexico delivered seminal verdicts holding Meta and YouTube liable for failing to protect young users from harm...
2 Apr 2026, 1:11 am
Ten years after playing for Accrington, Anthony Barry is hoping to help Thomas Tuchel win the World Cup for England.