Assisted Dying Bill fails to clear House of Lords
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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ran out of time after peers filibustered and blocked its stages
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Jimmy Kimmel roasts Trump in alternate Correspondents’ Dinner
comedyJimmy Kimmel roasts Trump in alternate Correspondents’ Dinner
Kimmel headlined an alternate White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Jimmy Kimmel Live, delivering a savage monologue aimed at Trump.
Eric Trump Boasts of $24M Pentagon Contract
politicsEric Trump Boasts of $24M Pentagon Contract
Eric Trump said his firm landed a $24 million Pentagon robotics contract, comments aired on Fox Business.
London Marathon 2027 ballot opens for one week
sportsLondon Marathon 2027 ballot opens for one week
TCS London Marathon individual ballot is open until 1 May for places in the 2027 race
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Slovenia to air Palestine films instead of Eurovision 2026
musicSlovenia to air Palestine films instead of Eurovision 2026
RTV Slovenija joins Ireland and Spain in refusing to broadcast Eurovision 2026, replacing it with Palestine-focused programming.
Dillon Thieneman drafted by Chicago Bears, No. 25 overall
sportsDillon Thieneman drafted by Chicago Bears, No. 25 overall
Chicago uses the 25th pick to select Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announced
gamingAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced announced
Ubisoft confirms Black Flag remake 'Resynced' for release July 9 with modern graphics and overhauled combat.
Former Brexit official Philip Rycroft urges UK to consider rejoining EU
politicsFormer Brexit official Philip Rycroft urges UK to consider rejoining EU
Philip Rycroft, WHO led the Department for Exiting the EU, says the UK should consider rejoining the European Union after Leave promises failed.
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EU leaders sign 'One Europe, One Market' roadmap
newsEU leaders sign 'One Europe, One Market' roadmap
Presidents of the Parliament, Council and Commission sign a roadmap aiming for a single market by end of 2027
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SEGA launches SEGA UNIVERSE initiative to spotlight legacy IPs
gamingSEGA launches SEGA UNIVERSE initiative to spotlight legacy IPs
SEGA unveiled a SEGA UNIVERSE site teasing anniversary projects across Out Run, NiGHTS, Sakura Wars, Streets of Rage and more.
Jets pick Omar Cooper Jr., No. 30 overall
sportsJets pick Omar Cooper Jr., No. 30 overall
The New York Jets select Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. with the 30th pick of the 2026 draft.
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KC Concepcion selected No. 24 by the Cleveland Browns
sportsKC Concepcion selected No. 24 by the Cleveland Browns
The Browns take Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion with the 24th overall pick in 2026.
FFXIV Fanfest keynote set to premiere next expansion trailer
gamingFFXIV Fanfest keynote set to premiere next expansion trailer
Final Fantasy XIV’s Fanfest keynote will debut the first trailer for the game’s upcoming expansion tonight.
Petition urges Acting AG Blanche and Congress to release all Epstein files
journalismPetition urges Acting AG Blanche and Congress to release all Epstein files
Action Network petition asks Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and lawmakers to make the remaining Epstein files public now.
FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation suit reportedly backfires
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Patel’s $250 million defamation lawsuit has drawn new sources and reporting that raise fresh questions about his conduct.
Texans trade up, pick Keylan Rutledge at No. 26
sportsTexans trade up, pick Keylan Rutledge at No. 26
Houston moves up two spots to draft Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge with the 26th pick.
Palantir employees begin questioning company’s ethics, WIRED finds
techPalantir employees begin questioning company’s ethics, WIRED finds
WIRED obtained interviews and internal Slack messages showing Palantir staff raising moral concerns about the firm's work.
Patriots trade up to draft Caleb Lomu, No. 28
sportsPatriots trade up to draft Caleb Lomu, No. 28
New England trades into No. 28 to select Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu in Round 1.
Warner Bros Discovery Shareholders Approve $110B Paramount‑Skydance Deal
moviesWarner Bros Discovery Shareholders Approve $110B Paramount‑Skydance Deal
Shareholders backed a $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance as some lawmakers protested a Trump dinner hosted by the Ellisons.
‘Michael’ biopic opens to mixed reviews, critics note omissions
music‘Michael’ biopic opens to mixed reviews, critics note omissions
Estate-backed biopic 'Michael' debuts in theaters; Jaafar Jackson's performance is praised while critics say the film largely skips abuse allegations.
SEGA launches SEGA UNIVERSE initiative to spotlight legacy IPs
SEGA launched SEGA UNIVERSE, unveiling a new initiative with the tagline "NO OLD, STAY GOLD" and publishing an official website and concept video that teases anniversary projects. The initial slate lists legacy franchises slated for anniversary treatments including Out Run, NiGHTS, Sakura Wars, Streets of Rage, Fantasy Zone, Guardian Heroes, Dynamite Deka, Rent-A-Hero and Segagaga. SEGA says the initiative will span film, music, fashion, merchandise and game-related projects rather than only new titles. The move signals SEGA intends to monetize and reintroduce dormant properties worldwide through coordinated remakes, merch and cross-media releases in the coming months.
