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Defence secretary pledges £450m military 'surge' to Ukraine - BBC
Defence secretary pledges £450m military 'surge' to Ukraine BBCUkraine war briefing: Europe unveils new military support for Kyiv ahead of defence summit The GuardianUkraine war live updates: Ukraine allies hold talks to 'pile pressure' on Putin as Trump envoy lands in Russia BBCUkraine 'coalition of the willing' presses ahead with force planning amid doubts about US support AP NewsUkraine […]
Column | Trump tries to fix the Iran nuclear deal he broke - The Washington Post
Column | Trump tries to fix the Iran nuclear deal he broke The Washington PostIran's 'master negotiator' tasked with averting war ReutersCan the US and Iran strike a nuclear deal? DWThe Case for a “Trump to Tehran” Strategy Foreign AffairsIran to give US a 'genuine chance' for talks, Iranian FM spokesperson says on X The Jerusalem Post
Japan stocks fall nearly 3% amid mixed Asia-Pacific trading as U.S.-China trade war worries mount - CNBC
Japan stocks fall nearly 3% amid mixed Asia-Pacific trading as U.S.-China trade war worries mount CNBCDollar Weakens, Asian Stocks Drop on Tariff Woes: Markets Wrap BloombergAsian shares sink, with Japan's Nikkei down 5.6% as China-US trade war escalates Yahoo FinanceAsian markets drop then rebound in afternoon trading amid tariff concerns The Washington PostOverseas stock markets slump as Trump threatens […]
Dominican Nightclub collapse: Survivor recalls 'total chaos' - BBC
Dominican Nightclub collapse: Survivor recalls 'total chaos' BBCOver 220 dead, including former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, after roof collapses at Dominican Republic nightclub ABC News5 Songs by Rubby Pérez, the Singer Lost in the Dominican Republic Roof Collapse The New York TimesPedro Martinez: Family missing after roof collapse ESPNMore than 200 dead after Dominican Republic nightclub disaster, as search […]
China strikes back with 125% tariffs on U.S. goods, starting April 12 - CNBC
China strikes back with 125% tariffs on U.S. goods, starting April 12 CNBCUS-China trade war escalates as Trump’s tariffs rattle markets CNNBeijing slaps 125% tariffs on U.S. goods in latest U.S.-China trade escalation NPRChina Raises Tariffs on U.S. Imports to 125% The New York TimesTrump Tariffs Live: China hits back at US by increasing tariffs to 125% Reuters
Noah Wyle, ‘The Pitt’ Boss on How Season 1 Trauma Will Affect “Journey of Healing” in Season 2 - The Hollywood Reporter
Noah Wyle, ‘The Pitt’ Boss on How Season 1 Trauma Will Affect “Journey of Healing” in Season 2 The Hollywood ReporterNoah Wyle Was Nearing a ‘Nervous Breakdown.’ Then Came ‘The Pitt’: It’s ‘Infuriating We Can’t Come to a Consensus’ on Masks and Vaccines Variety‘The Pitt’ season finale: 15 hours later, an ER shift finally ends NPR‘The Pitt’ Season […]

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Eric Dane announces ALS diagnosis, will return to 'Euphoria' set next week April 11, 2025
Actor Eric Dane announced he has ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, but says he feels 'fortunate' to be able to continue to work ahead of the third season of "Euphoria."
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After a 15-hour shift on 'The Pitt,' Noah Wyle reviews Dr. Robby's day April 11, 2025
Noah Wyle, the star and executive producer of Max's hit medical drama, spoke with The Times about the whirlwind first season, which concluded Thursday.
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LeBron James is plastic, it's fantastic: Mattel unveils Ken doll modeled after Lakers star April 10, 2025
LeBron James is bringing big Ken-ergy to the toy world. Barbie maker Mattel announced the Lakers star is the first professional male athlete to have a Ken doll modeled in his likeness.
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Soulja Boy told to pay $4 million after he's found liable for sexual assault April 10, 2025
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After decades of pushing, stunts will get their own Oscar April 10, 2025
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Judge sides with Sony in 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!' fight with CBS April 10, 2025
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Must-see Latino acts at Coachella 2025: Junior H, The Marías and more April 10, 2025
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China to reduce the number of Hollywood films allowed amid trade war April 10, 2025
China's film arm said Thursday it would "moderately reduce the number of American films imported" into the country. The country was once a vital market for U.S. blockbusters.
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Alice Tan Ridley, 'America's Got Talent' singer and Gabourey Sidibe's mother, dies April 10, 2025
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Starlings disappearing from gardens, says RSPB April 11, 2025
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Nightclub survivor recalls 'total chaos' of ceiling collapse that killed 221 April 11, 2025
Carwin Javie Molleja remembers "the screams" as the roof of the Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed, killing 218 people.
Hudson River helicopter crash kills family of five April 11, 2025
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'Perfect marriage goes on - Liverpool and Salah need each other' April 11, 2025
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South America proposes 64-team 2030 World Cup April 11, 2025
South American governing body Conmebol proposes expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams.
Oldest Post Office scandal victim says new compensation offer 'not good enough' April 11, 2025
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UK economy grew more than expected in February April 11, 2025
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Mo Salah signs new Liverpool deal April 11, 2025
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Trump’s Trade War Is Strengthening China’s Soft Power April 10, 2025
President Trump’s tariffs are boosting China’s global image even as they threaten to decimate its economy.
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Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights April 10, 2025
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The 24 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (April 2025) April 10, 2025
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The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself April 10, 2025
In addition to firing researchers and pulling funds, the Trump administration is also inverting science.
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Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power April 10, 2025
On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.
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Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files April 10, 2025
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