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Atletico edge Barcelona on aggregate to reach Champions League semifinal

Atletico Madrid advance 3-2 on aggregate despite 2-1 home defeat by Barcelona in thrilling encounter.

Meta inks deal with Broadcom for custom AI chips

Meta inks deal with Broadcom for custom AI chips.

Google sued by rival app store Aptoide over alleged monopoly

Google sued by rival app store Aptoide over alleged monopoly.

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4-Cyber a week after rival's announcement of AI model

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4-Cyber a week after rival's announcement of AI model.

Dembele double at Liverpool fires PSG into Champions League semis

Dembele double at Liverpool fires PSG into Champions League semis.

Atletico edge Barca on aggregate to secure Champions League semi-final spot

Atletico edge Barca on aggregate to secure Champions League semi-final spot.

The ‘deep fried’ stocks more expensive than Nvidia

Indonesian regulators investigating ‘broad range of potential market misconduct’ Indonesian regulators investigating ‘broad range of potential market misconduct’.

Albany’s influence wars

Albany’s influence wars.

Harvey Weinstein rape retrial begins in New York

The retrial of disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein on a rape charge on which a jury was previously deadlocked started on Tuesday, although he will remain imprisoned for other offences regardless of the verdict. Weinstein is accused of the third-degree rape of Jessica Mann, who starred in the 2015 romantic comedy This Isn’t Funny. The judge declared a mistrial last June after the jury foreman ref The judge declared a mistrial last June after the jury foreman ref.

Spain’s Bangladeshi community cheers migrant amnesty programme

Crowds from the Bangladeshi community in Barcelona celebrated the approval of a mass amnesty programme.

Another woman accuses Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018

Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.

How Peter Magyar Defeated Viktor Orban, a Former Ally, In Hungary’s Election

For years, Peter Magyar was a loyal ally of Viktor Orban, the far-right Hungarian leader. Then he changed sides. and defeated his former boss in a landslide victory on Sunday. Does he represent real change.

Goldman Sachs files for its first bitcoin ETF product

Goldman Sachs files for its first bitcoin ETF product.

NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines

NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines.

Will Viktor Orban’s Legacy Live On in Brussels, Even Without Him?

Viktor Orban, Hungary’s newly ousted prime minister, helped to finance a Brussels think tank that pushes his populist vision. It will outlast him, at least for a while.

Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants

The plan, which could see 500,000 people apply, makes Spain an outlier as anti-immigration sentiments fester in Europe.

Stunned Frenchman wins US$1 million Picasso with US$117 raffle ticket

A Parisian man could not believe his luck on Tuesday when he found out he had won a Pablo Picasso painting worth US$1 million with a US$117 raffle ticket. “How do I check that it’s not a hoax?” said Ari Hodara, 58, after organisers called him following the draw at Christie’s auction house in the French capital. Hodara described himself as an art amateur fond of Picasso and said he bought his ticke Hodara described himself as an art amateur fond of Picasso and said he bought his ticke.

Milei’s inflation fight stalls in Argentina

The final stretch of reining in price increases is likely to be difficult, warn economists The final stretch of reining in price increases is likely to be difficult, warn economists.

Spain finalises move which could see 500,000 undocumented migrants apply for legal status

Spain's government has finalised an amnesty measure that it estimates could enable half a million undocumented migrants to apply for legal status.

How Pakistan outmanoeuvred India in Iran war diplomacy with China’s help

After more than 20 hours of high-level negotiations in Islamabad, US Vice-President J. D. Vance confirmed that Washington and Tehran were walking away without a deal. Iran reportedly refused to accept US terms on its nuclear programme, laying bare the deep strategic divides that continue to stall diplomatic solutions to the conflict. However, the venue tells a larger story. India has long been seen.

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to More Peace Talks

Fighting continued in southern Lebanon between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, even as Israeli and Lebanese diplomats met in Washington. The war in Lebanon has threatened to undermine the U. S.-Iran cease-fire.

The Largest Oil Supply Shock in History? Why Your Energy Prices Are Staying High During the Iran…

The Largest Oil Supply Shock in History? Why Your Energy Prices Are Staying High During the Iran War U. S. News & World Report.

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'All sides agreed to direct talks,' US calls first…

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'All sides agreed to direct talks,' US calls first Israel-Lebanon negotiations 'productive' The Times of India US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'All sides agreed to direct talks,' US calls first Israel-Lebanon negotiations 'productive' The Times of India.

Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in decades as fighting continues

No major breakthrough as envoys from two countries meet in Washington to discuss conflict and its links to the Iran war No major breakthrough as envoys from two countries meet in Washington to discuss conflict and its links to the Iran war.

US-Iran Talks Could Happen Over Next Two Days In Islamabad: Reports

Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif speaks with US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad on April 11.

Israeli attack kills several people in Gaza refugee camp

Palestinians in Gaza recorded victims of an Israeli strike on the Shati refugee camp being rushed to a medical facility.

How US blockade on Iran will worsen energy crisis

With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.

Israeli envoy says 'on the same side' with Lebanon after talks in US

Talks between Israel and Lebanon ended with Israel’s envoy saying they were “on the same side” in opposing Hezbollah.

Zelensky Says US Doesn't "Have Time For Ukraine" Because Of Iran War

Zelensky said that the issue of deliveries of US arms to Ukraine has become "a big problem".

Top Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan

Russia and China’s top envoys met in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss the Iran war, Ukraine and Taiwan as Beijing stepped up its Iran war diplomacy and tensions with Washington increased. In a jab at Washington and US President Donald Trump that did not mention either by name, a Chinese readout of the meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov noted that the wo.

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Israel, Lebanon agree to direct negotiations after 'productive' talks, says…

The IMF says that Iran, Iraq, Qatar among hardest-hit economies; Pakistan proposes new U. S.-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress The IMF says that Iran, Iraq, Qatar among hardest-hit economies; Pakistan proposes new U. S.-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress.

Israel, Lebanon Agree To Direct Negotiations After "Productive" Talks: US

Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold direct negotiations after "productive discussions" between the two sides in Washington, the United States said on Tuesday.

Why are global views of the US getting worse?

We discuss the global standing of the US after launching war against Iran and years of worsening views of the nation.

Who’s Holding the Cards? George Friedman on the Iran War Stalemate - Geopolitical Futures

Who’s Holding the Cards? George Friedman on the Iran War Stalemate Geopolitical Futures George Friedman on the Iran War Stalemate Geopolitical Futures.

Zelensky Says US Does Not 'Have Time For Ukraine' Because Of Iran War: Report

Zelensky said Tuesday that US peace negotiators "have no time for Ukraine" Zelensky said Tuesday that US peace negotiators "have no time for Ukraine".

South Korea import prices rise at sharpest pace in over 3 years

South Korea import prices rise at sharpest pace in over 3 years.

India to host Foreign Minister-level meetings of BRICS and Quad in May

The confirmation has come days after U. S. Ambassador Sergio Gor said on a social media post that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India “next month”, i. e. in May.

Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme

Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to 'de facto denial of care'.

US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights

The Trump administration had faced a contempt probe over its decision to proceed with two deportation flights in 2025.

FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup

The Athletic reports FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is receptive to a proposal to ask Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids.

Navigating Global Uncertainty: Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 - Caspian Post

Navigating Global Uncertainty: Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 Caspian Post Navigating Global Uncertainty: Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 Caspian Post.

Hundreds missing after Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN

About 250 people, including children, are feared missing, the United Nations said.

Fed's Barr says tariffs, geopolitics weigh on rural areas - American Banker

Fed's Barr says tariffs, geopolitics weigh on rural areas American Banker Fed's Barr says tariffs, geopolitics weigh on rural areas American Banker.

Former Nato chief to say UK's national security 'in peril' - BBC

Former Nato chief to say UK's national security 'in peril' BBC Former Nato chief to say UK's national security 'in peril' BBC.

Ukraine and Allies Join EU Sanctions Against Russian Entities - Odessa Journal

Ukraine and Allies Join EU Sanctions Against Russian Entities Odessa Journal Ukraine and Allies Join EU Sanctions Against Russian Entities Odessa Journal.

France and Liverpool forward Ekitike suffers blow to World Cup hopes

France and Liverpool forward Ekitike suffers blow to World Cup hopes.

Russian Oil Revenues Nearly Doubled in March

The surge in revenue provided a critical lifeline for Moscow, which has struggled to fund the war in Ukraine amid record-high deficits.

Men with higher IQs are less conservative, study finds

New research suggests that gifted men are less conservative in their political views than men of average cognitive ability. A study conducted in Germany found that men with higher IQs are less inclined to traditional values, but the lead author, psychologist and intelligence researcher Maximilian Krolo of Saarland University said the researchers did not find these differences among women. The stud.

Fix to critical UK jobs data faces further delays

ONS is privately warning that it will not iron out problems in its ‘transformed’ labour force survey before 2027 ONS is privately warning that it will not iron out problems in its ‘transformed’ labour force survey before 2027.

Starmer’s UK defence strategy set to be torpedoed by spiralling costs

Ex-Nato chief Lord George Robertson’s rebuke of premier highlights the rising needs of Britain’s armed forces Ex-Nato chief Lord George Robertson’s rebuke of premier highlights the rising needs of Britain’s armed forces.