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P Wilson Questions Vijay’s Political Credentials Amid Film Leak Controversy - The CSR Journal
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P Wilson Questions Vijay’s Political Credentials Amid Film Leak Controversy - The CSR Journal

In a shocking turn of events, P Wilson, a prominent figure in the Indian film industry, has sparked controversy by questioning actor Vijay's political credentials amidst the ongoing film leak scandal.…

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House extends surveillance powers for 10 days
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House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

"Deal on the Brink of Collapse: GOP Leaders' Plans for ZTE Renovation Fall Flat In a stunning turn of events, Republican leaders' attempts to revive a deal to renovate Chinese telecommunications giant…

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Weather tracker: hail covers parts of Tunisia and Algeria like snow
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Weather tracker: hail covers parts of Tunisia and Algeria like snow

"Severe Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Downpours to Central Italy, Hail Accumulations Reported in North Africa" A powerful low-pressure system has brought severe thunderstorms to the Mediterranean region, …

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Myanmar pardons over 4,000 prisoners, including deposed president
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Myanmar pardons over 4,000 prisoners, including deposed president

In a surprise move, the military-backed government in Myanmar has granted amnesty to former President Win Myint, who was ousted in a coup nearly two years ago. The pardon comes as a significant develo…

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Minister defends Starmer amid Mandelson revelations, saying vetting decision ‘utterly unacceptable’ – UK politics live
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Minister defends Starmer amid Mandelson revelations, saying vetting decision ‘utterly unacceptable’ – UK politics live

"PM's Vetting Scandal Deepens: Urgent Review Ordered Amid Claims of Ignored Security Advice" A major controversy has erupted in the UK government over allegations that the Foreign Office ignored secur…

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Albanese’s visits to key allies have borne early fruits of fuel and fertiliser but ‘resilience’ is on the budget agenda
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Albanese’s visits to key allies have borne early fruits of fuel and fertiliser but ‘resilience’ is on the budget agenda

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has embarked on a high-stakes diplomatic tour of Asia, seeking to secure fuel supplies and alleviate the nation's crippling energy crisis. The fuel diplomac…

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Iran war’s big winners: Wall Street, weapons firms, AI and green energy
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Iran war’s big winners: Wall Street, weapons firms, AI and green energy

"War and Prosperity: The Bittersweet Economic Landscape of 2026 As the conflict in Iran drags on, the global economy is bracing for a potentially disastrous 2026. Rising tensions, sanctions, and suppl…

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Daily Update: Russia Loses 1,000 Troops and 114 Artillery Systems in One Day
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Daily Update: Russia Loses 1,000 Troops and 114 Artillery Systems in One Day

Scientists Stunned by Mysterious New Species Discovery in Remote Rainforest A groundbreaking discovery has left the scientific community abuzz with excitement as a team of researchers has identified a…

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Starmer battles calls to resign over Mandelson vetting
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Starmer battles calls to resign over Mandelson vetting

"UK Politics in Turmoil: PM's Blame Game Fails to Sway Conservatives In a shocking move, the British Prime Minister has sacked the country's top Foreign Office official, in a bid to deflect blame for …

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Finance leaders warn over Mythos as UK banks prepare to use powerful Anthropic AI tool
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Finance leaders warn over Mythos as UK banks prepare to use powerful Anthropic AI tool

UK Banks to Gain Access to Powerful AI Tool Amid Warnings of Potential Risks A highly advanced artificial intelligence model, deemed too sensitive for public release, is set to become available to Bri…

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Starmer should face Commons inquiry over Mandelson vetting, says Ed Davey
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Starmer should face Commons inquiry over Mandelson vetting, says Ed Davey

"Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey Calls for Investigation into Keir Starmer's Parliament Testimony. In a move that could have significant implications for the UK's Labour Party, Liberal Democrat leade…

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‘No cheeseburgers … they would go bankrupt’: pupils reject plan to cut fatty foods from lunch menus
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‘No cheeseburgers … they would go bankrupt’: pupils reject plan to cut fatty foods from lunch menus

"School Lunch Reform Sparks Heated Debate: Chefs and Campaigners Cheer, but Educators Push Back A new government initiative aimed at improving school meal options is facing resistance from many school…

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Christine Baranski to make West End debut alongside Richard E Grant in Hay Fever
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Christine Baranski to make West End debut alongside Richard E Grant in Hay Fever

Tony award-winning actor will play lead role of Judith Bliss in Noël Coward’s comedy at Wyndham’s theatre in London Christine Baranski is to make her West End debut alongside Richard E Grant in a revi…

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Open Thread
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Open Thread

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Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: What happened in Palestine on April 17, 1971?
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Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: What happened in Palestine on April 17, 1971?

Nearly 10,000 men, women and children are held in Israeli prisons, a third without charge or trial.

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Sudan’s Prime Minister: This is the path out of the horrors of war
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Sudan’s Prime Minister: This is the path out of the horrors of war

Sudan's Transition to Peace: Kamil Idris Unveils Government's Roadmap In a highly anticipated address, Sudan's top diplomat Kamil Idris has laid out his government's ambitious plan to bring an end to …

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World Athletics blocks 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkiye
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World Athletics blocks 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkiye

Athletes from Kenya, Nigeria and Jamaica have applications rejected for 'recruitment drive' by Turkiye government.

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Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups
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Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups

Amnesty International calls the latest Traore government crackdown a 'flagrant attack' on basic rights.

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Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
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Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model

Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.

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Could the US withdraw from NATO?
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Could the US withdraw from NATO?

Could the US withdraw from NATO?

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Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict?
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Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict?

Lebanon is abuzz with hope and relief as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect, paving the way for crucial negotiations on a potential long-term peace agreement. The fragile tru…

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Device found near Bali and Lombok identified as Chinese undersea monitoring system
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Device found near Bali and Lombok identified as Chinese undersea monitoring system

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Young South Sudanese models ‘take up space’ in quest to showcase talent
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Young South Sudanese models ‘take up space’ in quest to showcase talent

"Runway Dreams Dashed: The Struggle of Diverse Models in the Fashion Industry" For aspiring models from diverse backgrounds, the allure of strutting down international catwalks is a tantalizing prospe…

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US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to keep datacentre emissions secret
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US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to keep datacentre emissions secret

Legally questionable confidentiality clause adopted almost word for word from demands of Microsoft and trade groups Microsoft and other US tech companies successfully lobbied the EU to hide the enviro…

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Woman stranded in Dusseldorf after return UK flight blocked over Home Office admin error
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Woman stranded in Dusseldorf after return UK flight blocked over Home Office admin error

Liza Tobay, who lives in UK, was told her settled status had been ‘red flagged’ after trying to make a connecting flight from Munich to Edinburgh A German woman has been separated from her two-year-ol…

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Inside Israel’s prison system
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Inside Israel’s prison system

Palestinian Prisoners' Day: A Sobering Reminder of Ongoing Detentions Today, Palestinians worldwide are observing Prisoners' Day, a somber occasion that sheds light on the plight of thousands of Pales…

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Iran women football players thank Australian government for protection
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Iran women football players thank Australian government for protection

The two Iran footballers who stayed in Australia following the Asian Cup say they want to rebuild lives in 'safety'.

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‘Vengeance for all’: How Iran’s Lego videos won narrative war against Trump
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‘Vengeance for all’: How Iran’s Lego videos won narrative war against Trump

The viral videos by Iranian creators, say analysts, are high-quality though cheap, and hit fissures in US politics.

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House passes short-term spy powers extension in late-night vote after deal falls apart
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House passes short-term spy powers extension in late-night vote after deal falls apart

The House unanimously passed a short-term of the nation’s spy powers until in the wee hours Friday morning — pushing the deadline from April 20 to April 30 — after GOP rebels dramatically rejected a l…

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Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?
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Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?

Despite global opposition, Iran war protests lag behind Gaza and Ukraine, shaped by fatigue, fear and disillusionment.

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What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
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What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

**Hopes for Peace Rise as 10-Day Truce Takes Hold in Region** A fragile peace has descended upon the Middle East as a 10-day truce between Israel and Palestine has officially gone into effect. The tem…

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Congo’s Sassou Nguesso sworn in for fifth term
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Congo’s Sassou Nguesso sworn in for fifth term

Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo.

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ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
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ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says

Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons is set to step down at the end of May, leaving a significant void in the agency's leadership. Lyons has been a key figure i…

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Chelsea vs Manchester United: Premier League – teams, lineups, start
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Chelsea vs Manchester United: Premier League – teams, lineups, start

Chelsea could blow the race for UEFA Champions League qualification wide open if they beat Man Utd in EPL on Saturday.

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Japan’s foreign affairs minister criticizes White House over unauthorized use of Nintendo gameplay footage in Iran war campaign video on X
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Japan’s foreign affairs minister criticizes White House over unauthorized use of Nintendo gameplay footage in Iran war campaign video on X

**Breakthrough in Renewable Energy: Scientists Discover New Method to Harness Solar Power** In a groundbreaking development, researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the field of renewable …

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Trump calls war on Iran a ‘little diversion’
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Trump calls war on Iran a ‘little diversion’

"US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Trump Downplays Devastating Conflict. In a shocking statement, US President Donald Trump has referred to the ongoing conflict between Iran and its adversaries as a "little …

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Australian ex-soldier Roberts-Smith granted bail in Afghan war crimes case
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Australian ex-soldier Roberts-Smith granted bail in Afghan war crimes case

Former soldier is accused of murdering five people in Afghanistan.

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Moment wolf on the run in South Korea is found
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Moment wolf on the run in South Korea is found

"Wolf on the Loose: Daejon Zoo's Great Escape Sparks National Frenzy. A dramatic turn of events has unfolded in South Korea as Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf, broke free from its enclosure at the Daejon …

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Trump Tweets About Standing!
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Trump Tweets About Standing!

"Social Media Oversight: Judge Leon's Call to Action for the White House" In a surprising move, Judge Leon has sparked a national conversation about the need for greater oversight of the President's s…

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France arrests suspect over 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant
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France arrests suspect over 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant

Mahmoud Khader Abed Adra, sought for over four decades, was surrendered by Palestinian authorities.

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Wall Street banks start trading derivatives to bet on pain in private credit
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Wall Street banks start trading derivatives to bet on pain in private credit

"Wall Street's Big Players Get in on Private Equity Action: JPMorgan and Barclays are the latest major financial institutions to offer credit default swaps (CDS) on some of the world's largest private…

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OnlyFans tops $3bn valuation in stake sale after death of owner
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OnlyFans tops $3bn valuation in stake sale after death of owner

Discussions with Architect Capital come less than a month after Leonid Radvinsky died

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Macron and Starmer to hold summit on plan to secure Strait of Hormuz
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Macron and Starmer to hold summit on plan to secure Strait of Hormuz

French and UK leaders are expected to brief Donald Trump after meeting on Friday

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Welcome to the age of hoarding
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Welcome to the age of hoarding

"Economic Anxiety Reaches Fever Pitch: Stockpiling Makes a Comeback as Fears of Global Instability Grow. Amidst rising inflation, trade tensions, and a looming recession, consumers are once again turn…

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‘How do I end a call?’: the elderly Japanese people determined to master smartphones
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‘How do I end a call?’: the elderly Japanese people determined to master smartphones

Elderly people take advantage of courses on how to navigate mobile devices and avoid ‘analogue isolation’ It’s not only young people whose gaze is fixed on tiny screens. But for these users in Tokyo, …

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Data centre delays threaten to choke AI expansion
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Data centre delays threaten to choke AI expansion

"High-Tech Hurdles: New Data Reveals Alarming Rate of Construction Delays in US" A staggering 40% of cutting-edge construction projects in the United States are at risk of significant hold-ups, accord…

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The white-collar defence lawyers with nothing to do
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The white-collar defence lawyers with nothing to do

The Trump administration’s approach to justice has made life quieter for those who defend alleged financial criminals

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US’s status as lowest-cost dollar borrower challenged as investors shun Trump risk
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US’s status as lowest-cost dollar borrower challenged as investors shun Trump risk

Concerns over erratic White House policymaking have driven investors to ‘very stable’ development bank issuers

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Russia issues bomb threat to four UK locations including London, Suffolk and Leicester | LBC
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