World Press Photo 2026, 'Separated by ICE' wins Photo of the Year
photographyWorld Press Photo 2026, 'Separated by ICE' wins Photo of the Year
Carol Guzy's image of children clinging to their detained father wins World Press Photo of the Year 2026.
Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
sportsTrump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
A senior Trump envoy proposed swapping Iran for Italy in the 2026 World Cup lineup, citing political ties and Italy's history.
theguardian.com
Michael Tilson Thomas dies at 81
musicMichael Tilson Thomas dies at 81
Renowned conductor, composer and longtime San Francisco Symphony director has died at 81 after a years-long battle with brain cancer.
Kuwaiti court acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
journalismKuwaiti court acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
US‑Kuwaiti journalist acquitted and expected to be released after 52 days detained over social media posts about the Iran war.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, 'Resolute Raccoon' released
devUbuntu 26.04 LTS, 'Resolute Raccoon' released
Canonical releases Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, Wayland-only desktop and five years of support
AOC scoffs at GOP over Virginia redistricting: 'Wah, wah, wah'
cultureAOC scoffs at GOP over Virginia redistricting: 'Wah, wah, wah'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dismisses Republican complaints about Virginia redistricting with 'Wah, wah, wah'.
Amal Khalil found dead after Israeli strike, Lebanon condemns killing
journalismAmal Khalil found dead after Israeli strike, Lebanon condemns killing
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was recovered from rubble hours after a strike in southern Lebanon; officials call for accountability.
William Shakespeare, birthday tributes and reading guides
writersWilliam Shakespeare, birthday tributes and reading guides
April 23 marks the Bard's traditional birth/death anniversary; readers share lists, essays and discounted editions.
Michael biopic criticized for ignoring Jackson's controversies
musicMichael biopic criticized for ignoring Jackson's controversies
Reviews and commentators say Antoine Fuqua's Michael omits abuse allegations and important context
Mike Vrabel to seek counseling, will miss NFL Draft Day 3
sportsMike Vrabel to seek counseling, will miss NFL Draft Day 3
Patriots coach will be absent for Day 3 of the draft to seek counseling after recent photos and media scrutiny, per ESPN.
espn.com
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Kyiv
culturePrince Harry makes surprise visit to Kyiv
Arrived by overnight train to attend the Kyiv Security Forum and urged the world not to 'look away' from Russia's war.
Bitwarden CLI 2026.4.0 compromised in Checkmarx supply chain attack
devBitwarden CLI 2026.4.0 compromised in Checkmarx supply chain attack
Malicious code inserted via an abused GitHub Action in @bitwarden/[email protected] stole secrets and spread credential‑stealing malware.
Shohei Ohtani spins six scoreless innings, ERA drops to 0.38
sportsShohei Ohtani spins six scoreless innings, ERA drops to 0.38
Ohtani struck out seven across six shutout frames and lowered his season ERA to 0.38.
Munetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with 5th straight HR
sportsMunetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with 5th straight HR
Murakami homered in his fifth straight game (10th of season), a 451‑ft blast that ties the rookie HR streak.
wralsportsfan.com
Twitch streamers ramp up midweek live shows, VTuber and retro streams prominent
gamingTwitch streamers ramp up midweek live shows, VTuber and retro streams prominent
Creators across genres promoted live sessions today, from VTubers to retro game playthroughs and IRL streams.
CDC cancels publication of study on COVID vaccine effectiveness
scienceCDC cancels publication of study on COVID vaccine effectiveness
Acting CDC chief blocked a peer-reviewed report that found vaccines cut ER visits and hospitalizations by about 55%.
dailykos.com
Miyamoto says Super Mario Galaxy movie backstory will be canon
gamingMiyamoto says Super Mario Galaxy movie backstory will be canon
Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed Princess Peach and Rosalina's Galaxy movie backstory will be developed further in future games.
Patrick Bailey's three-run homer lifts Giants over Dodgers
sportsPatrick Bailey's three-run homer lifts Giants over Dodgers
Bailey crushed a 407-ft, 3-run shot in the 7th to break a 0-0 game; Giants won 3-0.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Ducks win 6-4; Stars prevail in double OT
sportsStanley Cup Playoffs: Ducks win 6-4; Stars prevail in double OT
Cutter Gauthier scored twice, Ducks beat Oilers 6-4 for Anaheim's first playoff win since 2017; Stars won 4-3 in 2OT.
espnpressroom.com
AEW Dynamite delivers Darby Allin vs. Ciampa TV match contender
sportsAEW Dynamite delivers Darby Allin vs. Ciampa TV match contender
Darby vs Ciampa drew huge praise as a TV Match of the Year contender; the Portland episode also featured Ospreay vs. Davis.
wrestlinginc.com
BBC ends Football Focus after 52 years
BBC Sport announced that its long-running Saturday lunchtime football magazine show Football Focus will be axed at the end of this season. The programme has been a fixture of BBC Saturday coverage, offering previews, interviews and highlights ahead of the day's matches. BBC said the decision reflects changing viewing habits and the proliferation of on-demand and specialist football analysis across broadcasters and streaming services. Its removal ends a familiar Saturday touchstone for casual viewers and marks a shift away from linear weekend football magazine programming at the BBC.
