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No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'
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No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

Imagine you have a favorite toy, and you always play with it in your own corner of the room. One day, someone else says maybe they should have a turn ...

Apr 25, 2026 1 min read
31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction
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31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction

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Apr 25, 2026 1 min read
Are the latest Iran talks for real?
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Are the latest Iran talks for real?

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Apr 25, 2026 1 min read
‘Wicked’ star Marissa Bode claims she was denied boarding flight over her wheelchair: ‘Do f—ing better’
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‘Wicked’ star Marissa Bode claims she was denied boarding flight over her wheelchair: ‘Do f—ing better’

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Apr 25, 2026 1 min read
Man extradited from the UAE to appear in London court charged with woman's murder
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Man extradited from the UAE to appear in London court charged with woman's murder

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Apr 25, 2026 1 min read
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Preorders For Patapon Creator's New Rhythm Game Are Now Live
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Preorders For Patapon Creator's New Rhythm Game Are Now Live

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Apr 25, 2026 1 min read
Judge questions legal basis for Trump's $10 billion case against IRS
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Judge questions legal basis for Trump's $10 billion case against IRS

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Apr 25, 2026 1 min read
Live Nation lost. Will anything change for ticket prices?
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Live Nation lost. Will anything change for ticket prices?

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Apr 25, 2026 1 min read
Appeals court rules that Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal
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Appeals court rules that Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

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Apr 25, 2026 1 min read
Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks
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Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks

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Microsoft and Meta to cut thousands of jobs
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Microsoft and Meta to cut thousands of jobs

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Apr 24, 2026 1 min read
Who's Trump listening to on Iran?
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Who's Trump listening to on Iran?

Imagine you’re trying to decide if you should trade your favorite snack with a friend for a different snack, but you're not sure if it’s a good id...

Apr 24, 2026 1 min read
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