Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 soundtracks hit Spotify for limited time
gamingSuper Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 soundtracks hit Spotify for limited time
Nintendo added the Galaxy 1+2 OSTs to Spotify temporarily to mark the new Super Mario Galaxy movie
Iran has not decided whether to participate in World Cup 2026
sportsIran has not decided whether to participate in World Cup 2026
Reports say Iran has not finalized a decision on sending a national team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets 1st‑anniversary patch
gamingClair Obscur: Expedition 33 gets 1st‑anniversary patch
Sandfall released an anniversary update adding collectible hairstyles and new artwork for the RPG
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.
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.
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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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.
Assisted Dying Bill fails to clear House of Lords
newsAssisted Dying Bill fails to clear House of Lords
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ran out of time after peers filibustered and blocked its stages
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Expert: US gambling addiction 'out of control' as betting booms
scienceExpert: US gambling addiction 'out of control' as betting booms
Policy expert urges a public‑health response, saying gambling should be regulated like alcohol or tobacco amid a betting surge
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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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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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.
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.
FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation suit reportedly backfires
newsFBI Director Kash Patel's defamation suit reportedly backfires
Patel’s $250 million defamation lawsuit has drawn new sources and reporting that raise fresh questions about his conduct.
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.
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.
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.
Viktor Orbán defeated, opposition wins Hungary's April election
politicsViktor Orbán defeated, opposition wins Hungary's April election
Opposition victory credited to focusing on alleged Orbán-era corruption; could reopen EU funding and sanctions talks
Iran has not decided whether to participate in World Cup 2026
Iran has not decided whether to send a national team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, leaving its participation status unresolved. Iran asked FIFA to relocate its scheduled U.S. matches to Mexico because of ongoing conflict, and FIFA denied that request. The United States signalled that Iranian players will be permitted to take part, while some politicians proposed replacing Iran and Italy's economy minister called that proposal "shameful." The uncertainty matters because it forces FIFA and host cities to finalize logistics and sets a diplomatic precedent for how geopolitical conflicts could affect World Cup participation.
