No-fly zone in place over Sandringham royal estate ‘after Zelenskyy scare’
Sammy Gecsoyler
The Guardian
April 18, 2025
UK news
Move reportedly came after drones over king’s residence sparked worries on weekend of Ukraine president’s arrival
Man confirmed dead after crossing Channel in small boat
Diane Taylor
The Guardian
April 18, 2025
UK news
Death is second reported in two days, as data shows record number of people have crossed Channel so far this year
Ofgem boss calls for truce in row over electricity market overhaul
Jillian Ambrose
The Guardian
April 18, 2025
Business
Jonathan Brearley wants polarisation to be replaced with an ‘honest conversation’ about zonal pricing
Dear Keir Starmer, there is a way to rout Nigel Farage – and it’s staring you in the face
Julian Coman
The Guardian
April 18, 2025
Opinion
Middle class and blue collar voters both abhor rampant corporate greed. Reform is in league with big business in a way that Labour is not, says Guardian associate editor Julian Coman
Put down that chardonnay: try an aligoté instead
Hannah Crosbie
The Guardian
April 18, 2025
Food
It’s the key to affordable white burgundy
Self-identifying ‘hot girls’ are mobilizing to elect a progressive as New York City mayor
Alaina Demopoulos
theguardian.com
April 18, 2025
US news
Inspired by ‘Hot Girls for Bernie’, a grassroots campaign is rallying behind the democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani
‘It burrows into your bones’: how Dancing on My Own became pop’s ultimate sad banger
Hannah J Davies
The Guardian
April 18, 2025
Music
Since its 2010 release, Robyn’s downbeat hit has influenced Charli xcx and Taylor Swift, soundtracked films and TV shows, and been yelled in unison at club nights. What’s the secret of its longevity?
British Steel on a razor’s edge: inside Starmer’s Scunthorpe rescue mission
Eleni Courea Political correspondent
The Guardian
April 18, 2025
Politics
There were suspicions, legal wheezes and a plan to divert a ship to Gibraltar to seize cargo, as ministers’ anxieties rose
Lang Lang review – captivating, astonishing and disorientating
Flora Willson
theguardian.com
April 18, 2025
Music
In a programme of Fauré, Schumann and Chopin, the pianist’s take felt at times wilfully eccentric as in his hands, this familiar music became quite alien.
Premiership’s disjointed sprint finish begins with playoff battle bonanza
Gerard Meagher
The Guardian
April 18, 2025
Sport
The second to seventh-placed teams all play each other this weekend but the European calendar has threatened to stall momentum
6 million under red flag warnings as extreme fire danger increases in Southwest
Bill Hutchinson
ABC News
April 17, 2025
abc-news
More than 6 million people in multiple states across the Southwest and South Plains are under red flag warnings on Thursday.
DHS demands 'detailed records' of student visa holders at Harvard
Luke Barr
ABC News
April 17, 2025
abc-news
It comes as the Trump administration has pulled federal funding for the school.
Trump administration takes aim at Harvard's international students and tax-exempt status
ANNIE MA Associated Press, JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press, COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press
ABC News
April 17, 2025
abc-news
President Donald Trump's administration has escalated its ongoing battle with Harvard, threatening to revoke the university’s ability to host international students, who make up 27% of the campus
Pope Francis visits Roman prison after delegating some Holy Week duties
Phoebe Natanson, Kevin Shalvey
ABC News
April 17, 2025
abc-news
Francis delegated to two cardinals his role in presiding over this weekend's Easter masses, The Vatican Press Office said on Wednesday.
Russia’s top court lifts terror group designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban
The Associated Press
ABC News
April 17, 2025
abc-news
Russia’s Supreme Court has lifted a ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban, who were designated as a terrorist group more than two decades ago
European Central Bank cuts interest rates again as global trade tensions escalate
DAVID MCHUGH AP business writer
ABC News
April 17, 2025
abc-news
The European Central Bank cut interest rates Thursday for the seventh time to counter worries about economic growth fueled by President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught
Trump says he's eager for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's 'termination'
Max Zahn
ABC News
April 17, 2025
abc-news
The Fed is an independent government agency established by Congress.
US holds talks on Ukraine with European allies
Unknown Author
BBC News
April 17, 2025
bbc-news
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and top diplomat Marco Rubio hold talks with European counterparts in Paris. Will Washington take a tougher line with Moscow? Also on the programme: Palestinian officials in Gaza say Israeli airstrikes overnight hit…
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BBC News
April 17, 2025
bbc-news
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New weight loss pill could benefit people with Type 2 diabetes: Drugmaker
Yi-jin Yu
ABC News
April 17, 2025
abc-news
New weight loss pill could benefit people with Type 2 diabetes: Drugmakergo.com