21 m. ago Woman who nearly died after stroke describes being able to sing before speaking – and she’s not alone

The young woman was told she had a ten per cent chance to live

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66 m. ago Trump administration signs minerals deal with Ukraine in key move for Russian peace

Agreement is aimed at centering future US engagement in Ukraine

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2 h. ago Elon Musk faces another massive blow as new study confirms his worst fear

A phenomenon that Elon Musk has called 'the greatest risk to the future of civilization' is sweeping the globe, according to a new study.

Politics

3 h. ago British woman found beaten to death in French village with 'five deep wounds'

The woman, aged 65, was found lying near her vehicle with five deep wounds caused by a blunt object at her home in Tremolat a village in the Dordogne region of France

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4 h. ago Secretive Czech tycoon nears £3.6bn Royal Mail takeover – but doubts remain over motives

Shareholders in Royal Mail owner back takeover by tycoon Daniel Kretinsky - but questions are being asked about what the future holds for the famous firm and its 125,000 workers

Economics

4 h. ago ‘Reform all the way’: on the road in Doncaster – Politics Weekly UK

Before this week’s local elections, John Harris is on the road in Doncaster – which could prove to be a canary in the coalmine for the government. Labour has been in power here for decades but this time Nigel Farage’s Reform UK fancies its chances. So why are people turning away from Labour? Why are they so disillusioned with politics in general? And what would a Reform-run city actually be like?Please support The Guardian at http://theguardian.com/politicspod The full list of candidates for Doncaster mayor are:David Bettney, Social Democratic party Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Trump is already blaming Biden for future economic woes as he meets with Cabinet to mark 100 days: Live updates

President tries to deflect blame to predecessor as new GDP figures show U.S. economy contracted for first time in three years

Politics

5 h. ago How Blair has changed the agenda for Labour on climate change

Editorial: The former prime minister’s intervention in the Labour government’s net zero approach has provoked heated argument – and rightly so. These are important, transcendent matters and have to be right – for the sake of the future of the planet and the living standards of people in Britain

Society

6 h. ago Eddie Hearn reveals planned date for Eubank Jr v Benn rematch

Eubank Jr emerged victorious on points, but a rematch clause could hand Benn a chance for revenge this year

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6 h. ago ‘Still an open wound’: damning docuseries revisits Vietnam war 50 years on

Netflix series Turning Point: The Vietnam War goes back to retrace a devastating history from multiple perspectivesThis Wednesday, 30 April, marks a full half century since the fall of Saigon. The takeover of the South Vietnamese capital, renamed Ho Chi Minh City, by North Vietnamese forces reunited a country riven by a decades-long civil war that killed more than 3 million civilians – a triumph of one vision of Vietnam’s future at the violent expense of another, with many caught perilously in between.For the US, the fall of Saigon was an indisputable humiliation and the end to what was then its longest war, one that killed over 58,000 servicemen, divided a nation and has only grown more ignominious with time. Fifty years on, the picture is clear: the Americanization of the Vietnam War was an unfathomably costly, poorly run, incomprehensibly horrific folly based on political lies and dubious intelligence. It is taught as a brief but upsetting chapter in American schools – if it’s ta...

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6 h. ago Cole Palmer has made feelings clear on Chelsea's latest transfer talks as 'review' planned

Chelsea may have found a solution to their ongoing goalkeeper dilemma ahead of the summer transfer window, with Cole Palmer describing one rumoured target as a future "world-class" player

Sport

6 h. ago Netflix's savage Meghan restaurant snub: Insiders say Duchess is being 'completely ignored' by execs and 'patience is wearing thin'

Athos Salomé, the 38-year-old Brazilian who is often referred to as the 'Living Nostradamus', has expressed doubt over the future of Meghan's deal with Netflix. He may be on to something.

Politics

6 h. ago BBC harnesses AI to create writing classes given by Agatha Christie

Videos will share the author’s tips on everything from story structure and plot twists to the art of suspenseAspiring crime writers now have the chance to be taught by “Agatha Christie”, thanks to a course of online video lessons by BBC Maestro. The videos “starring” the author, who died in 1976, have been made using AI-enhanced technology, licensed images and carefully restored audio recordings.Videos made using a reconstruction of Christie’s voice will share tips on everything from story structure and plot twists to the art of suspense. The writing advice has been drawn directly from her writings and archival interviews and curated by the leading Christie scholars Dr Mark Aldridge, Michelle Kazmer, Gray Robert Brown and Jamie Bernthal-Hooker. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Rachel Reeves under investigation by parliament’s standards watchdog

Probe into UK chancellor opened on Tuesday over registration of gift

Politics

7 h. ago The shocking real impact of the M&S hack and what it could mean for the future of the store... and your investments: ANNE ASHWORTH

The cyber attack on Marks & Spencer, reported to have been carried out by a gang of teenage hackers, has sent a ripple of fear through the high street and spread dismay among investors.

Events

7 h. ago Targeted campaign to sell Grangemouth's future to the world as dozens of investors line up

Grangemouth’s future potential will be sold to global investors in a targeted campaign.

Economics

7 h. ago Why Arsene Wenger stayed away from Arsenal as he makes surprise appearance at PSG match

Arsene Wenger dedicated over two decades of his life to Arsenal, and admitted he steered clear of the Emirates Stadium to give the new leaders a chance to nail down some of their own philosophies

Politics

8 h. ago Sir Ed Davey signs ‘magic spatulas’ during local election visit

Sir Ed visited Lib Dem campaigners in Tunbridge Wells feeling ‘optimistic’ about their chances in the elections on Thursday.

Politics

8 h. ago Man City and Hugo Viana given pointed warning from Bayern Munich

Manchester City will have to listen to Thomas Muller's recent comments with interest as they plan for the future

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8 h. ago Ed Balls and Richard Tice clash as Reform MP fails to answer question 12 times

Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls and Reform UK MP Richard Tice clashed on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday (30 April), after the latter failed repeatedly to give a cost estimate for nationalising British Steel.

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