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Astronomers solve 50-year mystery of a naked-eye star’s extreme X-rays
A star you can see with the naked eye has kept astronomers guessing for decades with its unusually powerful X-rays. Now, thanks to highly precise observations from Japan’s XRISM space telescope, scientists have finally uncovered the source: a hidden...
Project Hail Mary meets reality: 45 planets could harbor alien life
Astronomers have narrowed down the cosmic search for life, identifying fewer than 50 rocky planets among thousands of known exoplanets that may have the right conditions to support life. Using new data from ESA’s Gaia mission and NASA archives...
Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ and boosts coal power as Iran war grinds on
President’s declaration allows officials to tackle fuel hoarding or profiteering, while energy secretary says country will lean more heavily on coalMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Philippines president, Ferdinand Marcos, has declared a state of...
The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall
Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks
Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo...
Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know
So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
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You can now transfer your chats and personal information from other chatbots directly into Gemini
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
'No Kings' protests — Trump critics rally across the US
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
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Rodent infestations and attacks spread in Gaza tent camps
Rat infestations are spreading through Gaza’s displacement camps, Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum reports.
‘Refuse to celebrate’: Christians in Gaza mark sombre Easter amid genocide
Christians pray in quiet gatherings to mark the resurrection of Christ while holding on to hope for survival and peace.
Israeli air strikes, shelling across Lebanon add to rising death toll
Widespread Israeli attacks pounded Lebanon from Beirut to Tyre on Sunday, adding to a rising death toll.
OPEC+ agrees to hike oil output, warns of slow recovery after attacks
The rise is largely symbolic as some key members are unable to raise production amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir excitedly outlined plans to establish a “death row” for Palestinians.
Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran
US political scientist John Mearsheimer argues Israel, not Iran, is the Middle East country that is ‘highly aggressive’.
Trump offers no concrete plan as Strait of Hormuz closure shocks Europe
Economist James Meadway says US President Donald Trump offers threats but no clear plan to end the crisis.
Iran’s ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust
Zarif’s plan calls for limits on Iran’s nuclear programme and reopening Strait of Hormuz in return for end to sanctions.
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As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help
We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.
TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transparency’
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Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches
US president threatens to strike power plants and bridges on Tuesday in an expletive-laden social media post.
I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well
You may be familiar with Gemini as the thing that's in every Google service you use - whether you want it or not. While it's been a constant, sometimes unwelcome presence in Gmail for at least the past year, it's a relatively new addition to Maps...