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Liverpool 'gave up' in FA Cup exit - Van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk apologises to the supporters and says his side "gave up" during their 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Manchester City.
How the Amazon Echo learned to talk — and listen
Jeff Bezos badly wanted a voice computer. He had been saying so publicly since the very early days of Amazon, telling anyone who would listen about why voice might make it easier and more natural to interact with technology. (And to buy stuff from...
Pope's Easter message: Leaders must choose peace over war
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff on Sunday. In his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" blessing, he called for world leaders to wage peace, not war.
Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says
The talks focus on a 'smooth passage' through the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran effectively blocks the vital waterway.
Best Apple Watch Bands of 2026: Nike, Hermés, and More
We've actually been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I've rounded up the best for every occasion.
Grammarly’s sloppelganger saga
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You can now transfer your chats and personal information from other chatbots directly into Gemini
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War in the Middle East: Israeli strike on South Beirut kills at least 4 people
Olivia Bizot is live from Beirut.
Two dead, dozens missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean
At least 70 people were missing after a migrant boat, which left the Libyan coaat, capsized in the Mediterranean, an Italian NGO said Sunday. Two people died and 32 were rescued from the vessels, said the NGO.
DR Congo to receive ‘third-country’ deportees from the US under new deal
DRC gov't says deportees will begin to arrive this month, under a 'temporary' arrangment paid for by the US.
Christian Lebanese families displaced as they celebrate Easter
Christian Lebanese families displaced as they celebrate Easter
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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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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...
Best Apple Watch Bands of 2026: Nike, Hermés, and More
We've actually been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I've rounded up the best for every occasion.