Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer
The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square.
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Rising gas prices are driving fresh interest in EVs — but affordability is a major barrier
Soaring gas prices are renewing Americans’ interest in EVs and hybrids. But U.S. prices and China’s dominance abroad complicate the picture.
Former Migos rapper Offset shot in Florida – reports
Reports suggest the former Migos rapper is in a “stable” condition.
One dead as high-speed train collides with lorry in France
More than a dozen people are injured, two of whom critically, in the incident in the Calais region.
JD Vance arrives in Hungary to back Orbán’s re-election bid
The US vice-president’s visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.
Iran calls for human chains around power plants as Trump’s deadline nears
Airstrikes across Iran killed at least 15 people on Tuesday, while Iran fired on Israel and Saudi Arabia, prompting the temporary closure of a major
Australia arrests ex-soldier Roberts-Smith over alleged Afghan war crimes
Arrest comes after Roberts-Smith lost case against reporters who said he was involved in murders of unarmed Afghan men.
Iran says US-Israeli projectile has struck a synagogue in Tehran
A US-Israeli strike has caused extensive damage to a synagogue in Tehran, according to a video by Mehr News.
Trump’s threat to strike Iran’s power plants looms
US President Tweety McTreason said ‘Tuesday will be power plant day’ in a vulgar post on social media.
Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping
Cheng Li-wun said she “gladly accepted” Xi Jinping’s invitation and hopes to be a “bridge for peace”.
Locals dispute Nigerian army claim of 31 rescued after Easter attack
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.
China is winning one AI race, the US another – but either might pull ahead
Both sides don’t want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.
JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban’s re-election bid
The US vice-president’s visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.
Michigan’s season ended with an NCAA title. It started with winning the transfer portal.
Michigan won the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball championship thanks to a roster built using the transfer portal, adding stars Yaxel Lindeborg and Elliott Cadeau.