2 h. ago Ryobi's cordless power washer 'works wonders' in the garden has price drop in deal

DIY brand Ryobi has cut the price of its cordless power washer and is throwing in a free accessory bundle worth more than £110

Economics

3 h. ago ‘One minute it’s “would you like to listen to Galaxie 500?”, the next humanity’s enslaved’: can anyone escape Spotify?

As a new book skewers Spotify’s effect on music, two Guardian music writers spent a week assessing the limits of living with and without itLaura Snapes, deputy music editor I was set the task of not listening to Spotify for a week, but Alexis, your task was much worse: only listening to Spotify-created playlists, and the songs it suggested to you based on your listening history. How did that go?Alexis Petridis, chief rock and pop critic One day in the car I just listened to nothing instead of facing it again. When it plays me songs I like, it’s not what I want to hear at that moment. That’s not to say the music it was recommending wasn’t good. One morning it played Schizophrenia by Sonic Youth. I love that song but I didn’t want to hear it then. It played me Billie Holliday’s Riffin’ the Scotch followed by My Bloody Valentine, which clearly demonstrates the great breadth of my music taste – but just because I like it all doesn’t mean I want to hear it all together. I didn’t like tha...

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3 h. ago Trump tariffs will send global trade into reverse this year, warns WTO

World Trade Organization says trade between US and China is expected to plunge by 81% in ‘decoupling’Donald Trump’s tariffs will send international trade into reverse this year, depressing global economic growth, the World Trade Organization has warned.In its latest snapshot of the global trading system, the Geneva-based institution says it had previously expected goods trade to expand by a healthy 2.7% this year. As a result of Washington’s trade policy, it is now forecasting a 0.2% decline. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Chinese soldier who fought for Russia says he was 'tricked by TikTok' before joining

After being captured by Ukrainian troops in Kyiv earlier this month Wang Guangjun, 34, claimed he was only fighting for Putin's war machine because he was duped via TikTok

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5 h. ago Moment man plunges through rotten garden decking and breaks his foot while hanging his washing

Scott Eaves, 48, from Penrhyndeudraeth, Wales, was left with a nose bleed and a 'fat lip' and had to spend eight hours in hospital after the fall.

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5 h. ago Ruggable review: Can this washable rug survive coffee spills and muddy paws?

We put one of the brand’s designs to the test, to find out just how practical the rugs are

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5 h. ago BBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood says Easter weather won't be 'a complete washout'

It follows a yellow weather warning that saw Wales hit by heavy rain for 24 hours

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7 h. ago Fresh blow to local banking as "lifeline" Bridge of Allan ATM put at risk

The machine is based at the Co-op which is set for a revamp over the coming months - with questions over whether a temporary service for cash can be installed.

Economics

9 h. ago Facing almost certain defeat, Real Madrid can prove again why they are the scourge of English clubs

The Spanish giants have a near impossible task on their hands to overcome a three-goal deficit against Arsenal but their record against Premier League clubs gives them reason to hope

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10 h. ago ASML’s chipmaking machine orders disappoint amid tariff uncertainty

Shares in industry’s leading equipment supplier fall as it warns of ‘dynamic’ environment

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12 h. ago RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

Health secretary Robert F

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12 h. ago US ‘paradise’ base on alert as Europe braces for Trump’s Nato cuts

Key to alliance’s anti-missile shield, Rota is among 38 bases across Europe at risk of a withdrawal by Washington

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13 h. ago Hong Kong post office will stop shipping parcels to the US over tariffs

Hong Kong’s post office will stop shipping small parcels to the United States after Washington announced plans to charge tariffs on small-value parcels from the southern Chinese city

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13 h. ago Tomatoes will stay fresher for longer if stored in 'best but unexpected place'

Tomatoes can be a tricky fruit to keep fresh as they need to be stored differently depending on how ripe they are - and keeping them in the fridge just won't do

Politics

14 h. ago Border deployment vehicle accident kills two service members, third in critical condition

Two service members deployed to the U.S. Southern border were killed and a third is in serious condition after a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the military announced late Tuesday

Events

15 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother fans vent their fury as stars are rewarded with a party just hours after receiving their basic shopping (and they're allowed an early night!)

Having failed the pirates task earlier this week, the housemates were told they would only have an ecomony shopping budget.

Economics

16 h. ago Tuvalu marks ‘momentous occasion’ with unveiling of its first ATMs

All banking in the Pacific nation used to be done in cash but that is about to change on the main island of FunafutiTuvalu, one of the world’s most remote nations, has unveiled its first ever ATMs, at the headquarters of the National Bank of Tuvalu in the village of Vaiaku on Funafuti, the country’s main island.Tuesday’s ceremony marked a historic shift for the island nation of 12,000 people, which has never before had access to electronic banking. Attended by prime minister Feleti Teo, the governor general, traditional leaders, members of parliament and representatives from the diplomatic and business sectors, the event celebrated a long-anticipated move toward financial modernisation. Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago Zuckerberg feared monopoly scrutiny and mulled Instagram split, files show

Testimony that Instagram was ‘better’ seems to bolster allegations Meta used ‘buy or bury’ tactic to snap up rivalsMeta’s chief executive Mark Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 in anticipation of a potential antitrust suit, documents unveiled at a trial in Washington showed on Tuesday. “While most companies resist break-ups, the corporate history is that most companies actually perform better after they’ve been split up,” he wrote in an email at the time. He said there was a “there is a non-trivial chance” his company would be forced to spin Instagram and WhatsApp out anyway. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Woke white Washington State University teacher filmed beating Indian

Washington State University student Jay Sani said he left with severe injuries after he was beat up outside of a college bar for wearing a MAGA hat.

Events

22 h. ago Bosch power washer with 'impressive performance' gets 26% price cut at Amazon

This Bosch power washer is ideal for putting the garden straight this spring.

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