The Devil Wears Prada 2 premieres in New York City
moviesThe Devil Wears Prada 2 premieres in New York City
Stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt hit the Lincoln Center red carpet for the world premiere
Report links Pete Hegseth to bigoted pastor and crusader imagery
politicsReport links Pete Hegseth to bigoted pastor and crusader imagery
Reports allege Hegseth’s pastor pushes Christian‑nationalist 'crusade' rhetoric and 'Deus Vult' symbols.
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Queen Elizabeth II centenary marked with exhibitions and memorial plans
cultureQueen Elizabeth II centenary marked with exhibitions and memorial plans
On what would be her 100th birthday, exhibitions open and officials unveil plans for a national memorial and tributes.
UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9%
newsUK unemployment rate falls to 4.9%
ONS says unemployment unexpectedly dropped to 4.9% in the latest release, below the 5.2% forecast.
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New Epstein files detail first known victim, urge full release
journalismNew Epstein files detail first known victim, urge full release
Documents show Jeffrey Epstein met his first identified victim, a 13‑year‑old girl in Michigan in the 1990s; activists demand DOJ release all files
Jon Stewart dissects Trump’s 'Art of the Deal' Iran strategy
tvJon Stewart dissects Trump’s 'Art of the Deal' Iran strategy
Daily Show segment argues Trump’s Iran approach is failing and breaks down the policy missteps.
MapTap April final scores, players post near-900 leaderboard runs
sportsMapTap April final scores, players post near-900 leaderboard runs
Players share April 21 'Final Score' runs, with top submissions clustered around the high 900s on the community leaderboard
M5.0 aftershock strikes off Kamchatka coast
cultureM5.0 aftershock strikes off Kamchatka coast
Two quakes hit April 21, M4.7 then M5.0, off Kamchatka, depths reported around 10, 40 km, GFZ/EMSC alerts.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share custom Miis and island moments
gamingTomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players share custom Miis and island moments
Fans finishing the demo post custom characters, relationship hijinks and island highlights ahead of release.
Cubs beat Phillies 5-1, extend win streak to six
sportsCubs beat Phillies 5-1, extend win streak to six
Colin Rea tossed a quality start and Dansby Swanson hit a 3‑run homer as Chicago won 5‑1 for their sixth straight victory.
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The Onion reaches deal to take over Infowars platform
journalismThe Onion reaches deal to take over Infowars platform
Reports say The Onion agreed to license the Infowars name and site amid Alex Jones’ legal and financial troubles.
Kasperi Kapanen scores twice, lifts Oilers over Ducks 4-3 in Game 1
sportsKasperi Kapanen scores twice, lifts Oilers over Ducks 4-3 in Game 1
Kapanen scored two goals, including the late winner with 1:54 left, as Edmonton beat Anaheim 4-3 in the first playoff game.
oilerhockey.comPalantir manifesto draws alarm from critics
techPalantir manifesto draws alarm from critics
Al Jazeera and others say Palantir’s pro‑West 'Technological Republic' manifesto raises 'technofascism' concerns.
Save My Scrap visual novel coming to Nintendo Switch
gamingSave My Scrap visual novel coming to Nintendo Switch
Emotional pixel visual‑novel 'Save My Scrap', based on free game 'Fix My Junk', releases for Nintendo Switch this April.
Oilers rally past Ducks 4-3, take 1-0 series lead
sportsOilers rally past Ducks 4-3, take 1-0 series lead
Kasperi Kapanen and Jason Dickinson each score big as Edmonton edges Anaheim 4-3 to open the series
Wolves beat Nuggets 119-114, series tied 1-1
sportsWolves beat Nuggets 119-114, series tied 1-1
T-Wolves rally to edge Nuggets 119-114 in a late thriller, evening the playoff series at 1-1
Dalton Rushing hits two homers as Dodgers rout the Rockies
sportsDalton Rushing hits two homers as Dodgers rout the Rockies
Rushing crushed a 421-foot blast among two homers, finishing with his seventh of the season in a 12-3 win
Jacob Fatu interrupts The Bloodline, demands Roman Reigns title shot
sportsJacob Fatu interrupts The Bloodline, demands Roman Reigns title shot
Jacob Fatu confronted Roman Reigns and the Usos on RAW, declaring he 'needs' the World Heavyweight Championship at Backlash.
Sheinbaum probes Teotihuacán shooting, questions U.S. agents' deaths
newsSheinbaum probes Teotihuacán shooting, questions U.S. agents' deaths
Mexico's president opened an investigation into the Teotihuacán pyramid shooting and demanded answers about U.S. agents' deaths in Chihuahua
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BBC Proms 2026 programme announced
musicBBC Proms 2026 programme announced
BBC unveils 86‑concert season featuring a Prog Rock prom, Bond night, Graceland tribute and Coltrane programme.
UK postal vote deadline, apply by 5pm today
UK voters must have postal vote applications received by 5pm on Tuesday 21 April to vote in local elections on 7 May. The 5pm 21 April deadline covers new postal and postal proxy applications and changes to existing postal or proxy votes. Applicants must already be on the electoral register to apply; use gov.UK/apply-postal-vote or the government 'Voting by post' guidance for forms and instructions. If you miss the deadline you will not receive a postal ballot but can still vote in person at polling stations on 7 May.