18 h. ago Microsoft faces growing unrest over role in Israel’s war on Gaza: ‘Close to a tipping point’

Turmoil spreads at company over Israel’s extensive use of its AI and cloud computing services in Gaza warFor the second time in the last month, Microsoft employees disrupted high-level executives speaking at an event celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary on 4 April, in protest against the company’s role in Israel’s ongoing siege on Gaza.AI executive Mustafa Suleyman was interrupted by employees Ibtihal Aboussad and Vaniya Agrawal. The two were fired within days. The Microsoft president Brad Smith and the former CEO Steve Ballmer were shouted down at Seattle’s Great Hall on 20 March by a current and former employee. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Jack P Shepherd's fiancee on reason he joined Celebrity Big Brother as she addresses wedding 'gaffe'

Jack P Shepherd's wife-to-be Hanni Treweek appeared on Lorraine on Thursday to speak about her Coronation Street star partner's time on Celebrity Big Brother.

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4 d. ago We will soon be able to talk to dolphins using AI, experts claim

A new model created by Google could reveal the secrets behind how the animals communicate for the first time, with hopes we may be able to 'speak dolphin' in the future.

Science

8 d. ago What the doctor ordered: how The Pitt became the TV show of the moment

The stressful Noah Wyle-led hospital drama has swiftly become the surprise breakout show of the season, speaking to a time of healthcare crisisIt happened slowly at first, then all at once: people asking me “are you watching The Pitt?” As in the medical drama streaming on Max, released at the beginning of January and set over one hellish shift at an overburdened emergency room in Pittsburgh. The question has increased in frequency and urgency over the past month, as more and more people got hooked on weekly episodes that simulate the adrenaline cascade that is emergency medicine, one hour at a time. Friends, acquaintances, strangers at the coffee shop – everyone was watching The Pitt. Or, more accurately, reliving it, because to watch The Pitt is to be absorbed by The Pitt. Such is the nature of binging, but also the show’s design: a long season – 15 episodes, or nearly twice the length of a standard streaming drama, with the finale released tonight – plus a single episodic conceit,...

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9 d. ago ‘A history of family violence’: in the NT, a mother’s loss and a police system in dire need of overhaul

No crime scene was established after Mona’s daughter died. She speaks publicly about the death for the first time to ensure it is not forgotten and to urge actionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMona’s* daughter sent her emails which record the abuse she alleged she was suffering at the hands of her partner. The emails, submitted as evidence at the inquest into her death, had subject lines like “please don’t read – just keep” and “don’t delete ever”.Her daughter, a former Northern Territory police officer who was dismissed from the force in tragic circumstances, was in a relationship with a serving cop.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy speaks of military presence in Russia’s Belgorod region for first time

Ukraine president makes first explicit mention of ‘active operations’ on ground in Russian border region close to Kursk. What we know on day 1,140See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageVolodymyr Zelenskyy said for the first time Monday that Ukrainian forces were operating in Russia’s Belgorod region, where Moscow reported attacks in March. Belgorod is regularly the target of Ukrainian air attacks and is close to Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces have been desperately trying to hang on to territory since launching a surprise incursion last year. Zelenskyy said in his daily address that General Oleksandr Syrsky had reported on “our presence in Kursk region and our presence in Belgorod region”. He added: “We continue to conduct active operations in the border areas on the enemy’s territory, and this is absolutely right – the war must return to where it came from.” It is the first time since the full-scale invasion began that Zelenskyy has explicitly mentioned a Ukrainian pr...

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2 w. ago Val Kilmer’s family speaks out for the first time after his death at age 65

The ‘Batman Forever’ actor died of pneumonia on April 1

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2 w. ago Tufts doctoral student speaks out for first time after she was grabbed by masked ICE agents

Rumeysa Ozturk speaks out through her attorneys after lawyers spar in court

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2 w. ago Swansea City poach Rangers transfer guru as owners speak for first time on Williams axe in statement to fans

The Swansea City owners have addressed fans in an open letter to update them on the current situation and the decisions they have taken

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2 w. ago 'I want to be crystal clear': Sir Keir Starmer speaks for first time after Donald Trump bombshell tariffs

The US President announced a range of global tariffs

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2 w. ago Ryanair sues air traffic control HQ for £5m after WFH engineer ruined 700,000 passengers' travel plans because password failed on one of the busiest days of the year

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary, speaking at the time, criticised NATS engineers for sitting 'at home in their pyjamas' as passengers were left stranded at airports.

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2 w. ago Adolescence star Stephen Graham praised for 'brilliant' performance in war movie

The actor has been on the rise for a while now

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2 w. ago Stephen Graham addresses Gogglebox return following backlash to star's Adolescence remark

Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters have teased the idea of returning to the celebrity edition of Gogglebox after their appearance on the 2023 Stand Up to Cancer special

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2 w. ago NASA astronauts speak out for the first time since being 'abandoned' in space with clear message to Trump

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have spoken out for the first time since they returned from their nine -month-long space mission, revealing new details about the saga.

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2 w. ago North Lanarkshire councillor speaks in public for first time since suspension

At a meeting of the full council, members discussed a report on a hearing against Progressive Change North Lanarkshire representative Greg Lennon.

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2 w. ago Gogglebox fans rage 'get rid of them' after 'unbearable' Channel 4 star's shock swipe at Adolescence's Stephen Graham

Adolescence which aired on the streaming service on March 13, has smashed more records with 66.3 million viewers - making it the most-watched UK title EVER for Netflix.

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2 w. ago Adolescence star Stephen Graham once offered to adopt child co

‘He promised to stick by me and support me,’ actor told ‘The Independent’

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2 w. ago Matheus Cunha: ‘All we want in life is affection – Wolves gave me back that joy’

Brazil striker may be on the move this summer but after a troubled journey he has found happiness at MolineuxMatheus Cunha’s time at Wolverhampton Wanderers may be coming to an end but the Brazilian forward will never forget his time with the club. He says he was reborn and “recovered his joy” there after two difficult years and the frustration of not being selected for the 2022 World Cup.With 13 goals this season, Cunha is three away from scoring the most by a Brazilian in a single Premier League campaign. The record of 15 is jointly held by Roberto Firmino (for Liverpool in 2017-18) and Gabriel Martinelli (for Arsenal in 2022-23). Clearly Cunha has left behind the sadness of his time at Atlético Madrid and the 25-year-old speaks warmly about the new life he has found in a new country and the gratitude that has comes with that. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago BBC This City is Ours star reveals 'inspirational' Stephen Graham's sweet gesture

This City Is Ours star James Nelson-Joyce has shared how Adolescence star Stephen Graham has influenced his career

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3 w. ago Where you've seen Adolescence star Stephen Graham before without realising

Adolescence star Stephen Graham's journey all started with one of his school teachers before going on to becoming one of the nation's most recognised actors. Here, we take a look back at his career

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