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Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 51: Persian Armageddon, rewired – Seven repercussions of the Iran war
The US and Israel are waging a war of choice with global consequences: eroding norms, imperial decline, and a world tilting toward disorder. Dark rumor has long held that the Roman emperor Nero set Rome ablaze in search of inspiration for a song on the destruction of Troy. Judicious historians and classicists dismiss this account as apocryphal. A prosaic arsonist in the White House Today, a powerful ruler, US Presiden...
The Great Pictish Empire... based on a tiny Scots hilltop
The Great Pictish Empire... based on a tiny Scots hilltopClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By PAULA MURRAY FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 21:13, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 21:13, 7 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Pakistan saves 'a whole civilisation'
US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his 8pm deadline to destroy a "whole civilization", while responding to a high-stakes diplomatic effort from Pakistan to defuse tensions in the Middle East. The NYT reported that Iran accepted Pakistan's proposal, saying ceasefire was approved by the new Supreme Leader. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in an appeal to the US president had urged all sides to pause hostilities for two w...
Bloomberg Surveillance 4/7/2026
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
UK bank holidays in 2027 and sneaky trick to get 10 days off with 3 days leave
UK bank holidays in 2027 and sneaky trick to get 10 days off with 3 days leaveFor those looking to plan ahead and maximise their holiday dates in 2027, these are the simplest ways to get extra time off as the bank holiday dates are revealedCommentsNewsCally Brooks Features Writer15:24, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe 2027 bank holiday dates have been announcedPlanning ahead is the simplest way to make your annual leave go further, and in 2027 a quirk in the calendar means workers could unlock an ext...
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Powers to No. 1 at U.K., Ireland Box Office
Universal’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” blasted to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office with a £14.9 million ($19.8 million) opening weekend, according to Comscore. “Project Hail Mary,” distributed by Sony, moved to second place in its third weekend, adding $4.5 million to reach $29.1 million in total. Entertainment Film Distributors’ “The […]
From tech PhD to China Taoist priest, Zhang Gaocheng inspires a new generation
A Taoist priest in China, dressed in a traditional Taoist robe and holding a trifold mobile phone, recently garnered attention on social media, not only for his impressive academic background but also for his life advice resonating with the younger generation. Zhang Gaocheng, 74, serves as the deputy director of the Taoist Association of China, the highest-level semi-government organisation of the religion. He came into the spotlight after attending the Chinese People’s Political Consultative...
My great-aunt shot Mussolini in the face
My great-aunt shot Mussolini in the face21 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJennifer Jones,BBC WalesandTrystan ab Ifan,BBC WalesItalian Ministry of the InteriorViolet Gibson tried and failed to kill Benito MussoliniViolet Gibson came very close to changing the course of history 100 years ago, when she emerged from a crowd in Rome and shot fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.The bullet grazed the Italian leader's nose and she tried to fire again but the gun jammed.She was saved fr...
For Gulf states, geography is both a generous and treacherous patron
The Strait of Hormuz blockage is being felt far and wide. While the world struggles with higher pump prices, key energy exporters such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar face severe economic setbacks. In Gulf states serving as air hubs, expats and affluent locals are scrambling for the exit. The discovery of oil transformed Arabian deserts into rich petro-states. Knowing this wealth would not flow forever, the states leveraged their strategic locations to become air traffic hubs....
Quiz: Name every European winner of the Masters
Quiz: Name every European winner of the MastersImage source, Getty ImagesByJoe BradshawBBC Sport senior journalistPublished4 minutes agoThis is the 90th Masters. There have been a total of 10 European golfers to win at Augusta National since a Spaniard broke the duck in 1980.How many of them can you name?What information do we collect from this quiz?After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports Quizzes pages and sign up for notifications to get the latest quizzes sent strai...
Insight with Haslinda Amin 4/7/2026
Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)
Is Manchester considered England's second city?
Is Manchester considered England's second city?49 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKelly Foran,North WestandLauren Hirst,North WestPA MediaMany of the city's tallest buildings were not there 10 years agoIt is the age-old debate – where is England's second city?This hotely-contested question over the unofficial title has fiercely divided the Brummies and Mancunians for decades.After being named as the most entrepreneurial city outside of London according to data drawn...
Episode 2 — Futures and options: What pros know, and you should too
Futures and options have long been associated with Wall Street professionals and institutional traders, but that perception is rapidly changing. In the second episode of Money Reimagined: Investing for the Next Generation, Rostro’s Managing Director of Futures & Options, Saul Knapp, explains why these instruments are more relevant and more accessible than ever before.Speaking with host Lachlan Kitchen, Knapp points out that futures and options are not new or overly complex. In fact, they da...
The Bertelsmann BTI: Evaluating Morocco… or Imposing a Model?
The Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Transformation Index (BTI) 2026 claims to assess countries’ progress toward democracy and a market economy. As with previous editions, the Morocco report measures the country against a predefined Western model of transformation, treating any deviation from that model as a failure. This reflects a normative bias: one model fits all. The index is built on a linear assumption that successful countries must combine liberal democracy with market liberalization, treating thi...
Coexisting with incompleteness
On clear nights, when I look up to the sky, I still get lost in the magnificence of all that I see. Twisting my neck, I try to look up straight and wonder about distances, light, beauty and other worlds. And I know I am not the only one. I share this amazement with millions, perhaps billions, who have long been fascinated by the celestial wonders. It was perhaps unsurprising that last week, my family and I did something unusual: we turned on our TV. On April 1st, around 6:35 pm, we felt an...
Fact check: Viral video does not show Iranian soldiers capturing US pilot after shooting down jet
Multiple people were sharing a video on several social media platforms since April 4, claiming it showed Iranian forces capturing an American pilot after shooting down a US F-15 fighter jet. However, the video is old and shows a Libyan soldier performing a parachute jump. The Middle East war has entered its 35th day with no let-up in hostilities. The conflict began on February 28, when the US and Israel carried out coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran’s military infrastructure, including missil...
Quiz: Name every team to reach an FA Cup semi-final in the 2020s
Quiz: Name every team to reach an FA Cup semi-final in the 2020sByJoe RindlBBC Sport journalistPublished3 minutes agoIt was a wild weekend of FA Cup upsets, penalties and thrashings - and four teams reached the semi-finals after two days of drama.It got us thinking. In total, 14 teams have reached the FA Cup final four since 2020. Can you name them all?After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports Quizzes pages and sign up for notifications to get the latest quizzes sent st...
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How the dramatic US airman rescue from Iran unfolded with reaper drones and a covert mission
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Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 6, 2026, puzzle No. 560
Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? You’ve come to the right place.Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.A quick public service announcement before we continue: The bottom of this article includes the answers — and hints — for the four categories. So if you want to solve the board hint-free, we recommend you play before continuing.You can access today’s game here.Advertisement