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UK-based Iranian TV station forced to relocate after police warning – as MI5 foil 15 plots against ‘enemies’ of regime

A London-based Iranian news station says it has been forced to shut its UK headquarters over threats from Tehran and fears for the safety...

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‘Every rejection has led you to this moment’: The road to a BAFTA nomination

This year the BAFTA Film Awards are pulling out all the stops, with the star-studded ceremony set to be one of the most well...

Sports

Hamlin, Toyota drivers skip final Daytona practice

1:39 PM ET Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin and his six fellow Toyota drivers skipped the final...

World

Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak says UK stands ‘ready to support all allies’ if they provide fighter jets to Kyiv ‘now’

Rishi Sunak has said the UK stands “ready to support all allies if they can provide fighter jets to Ukraine now”. Speaking at the...

US and Canada call off search for debris of three downed objects as they ‘look at guts’ of ‘spy’ balloon

The US and Canada have called off searches for three unidentified objects that were shot down last weekend, as investigators begin analysing the last...

Business

Supermarket giant Tesco to explore sale of banking arm

Tesco, Britain’s biggest supermarket chain, is to kick off a review of its presence in the UK banking sector – a move that could...

What is the Brexit deal being discussed between UK and EU and will it be backed in Northern Ireland?

Rishi Sunak says Britain and the EU have an understanding on what needs to be done around the Northern Ireland Protocol, but that work...

Environment

Climate reparations are not going to be helpful, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says

U.S Senator Lindsey Graham has said the world should focus on environmental damage prevention rather than on climate reparations. Kent Nishimura | Los Angeles...

Technology

Brain implant startup backed by Bezos and Gates is testing mind-controlled computing on humans

Philip O’Keefe, one of Synchron’s patients in the SWITCH clinical trial, using his BCI. Source: Synchron In a Brooklyn lab stuffed with 3D printers...

Technology

Elon Musk promised a lot with the Tesla Semi. Here’s how it stacks up now that it’s finally here

First announced by Elon Musk in 2017, the Tesla Semi has been one of the longest-delayed products in the company’s history. But the new...

Britain and EU have understanding on Northern Ireland issues but deal ‘by no means done’, Rishi Sunak says

Britain and the EU have an understanding on what needs to be done to resolve issues surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol but a deal...

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Britain and EU have understanding on Northern Ireland issues but deal ‘by no means done’, Rishi Sunak says

Britain and the EU have an understanding on what needs to be done to resolve issues surrounding the Northern Ireland protocol but a deal...

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Hugh Jackman says it’s ‘inevitable’ that Australia will become a republic – ‘it feels natural’

Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman has said he thinks “it’s inevitable” that Australia will become a republic. “I think Australia will become republican at some...

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Shepard Fairey: Obama ‘Hope’ poster artist condemns ‘cancel culture’ as many are ‘fearful about having opinion’

Street art might have a reputation for being provocative and political but in the age of social media take-downs is the movement itself now...

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Why definition of treasure is changing – and what it means for detectorists

Spending their days in muddy fields armed with their metal detectors and packed lunches, Andy and Lance – aka actors Mackenzie Crook and Toby...

Politics

Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak to urge West to ‘double down’ on military aid as front line troops plead for weapons

Rishi Sunak will urge Western leaders to “double down” on military support for Ukraine, as troops on the front line plead for more weapons....

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Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak to urge West to ‘double down’ on military aid as front line troops plead for weapons

Rishi Sunak will urge Western leaders to “double down” on military support for Ukraine, as troops on the front line plead for more weapons....

Environment

Epsom College appoints new head who vows to honour ‘courageous’ predecessor Emma Pattison

The new headteacher of Epsom College has vowed to honour the legacy of his predecessor, Emma Pattison, who is believed to have been killed...

Sports

J. Johnson tops Daytona 500 practice in return

7:57 PM ET Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Seven-time is officially back. Jimmie Johnson, making his return to stock car racing after a...

Technology

Microsoft limits Bing A.I. chats after the chatbot had some unsettling conversations

Microsoft’s new versions of Bing and Edge are available to try beginning Tuesday. Jordan Novet | CNBC Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbot will be capped...