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The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.
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Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations
KYIV/MOSCOW, April 12 - Russia and Ukraine accused each other L1N40U064 on Sunday of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire L1N40S124 in their four-year war, reporting more than a thousand drone and shelling attacks just hours after the truce began on Saturday to mark Orthodox Easter.
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Israeli private intelligence firm claims role in Cyprus corruption video as investigation continues
An Israeli private intelligence firm has confirmed its involvement in the production of a controversial video alleging corruption linked to associates of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, as authorities continue to examine the claims. The firm, Black Cube, said it was
Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade
MADRID, April 12 (Reuters) - A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona to try to break the Israeli blockade. About 30 boats planned to leave the Mediterranean port city laden with
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
Bhosle recorded more than 12,000 songs in multiple Indian languages over a seven-decade career.
Some Israelis welcome the ceasefire — others say not so fast
Many say that declaring victory over Iran now, for the second time in 10 months, would mean it’s just a matter of time until a new round of fighting begins.
Hungarian election tests Trump’s global reach as Orban fights for survival
The president and vice president strongly backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a Kremlin ally and E.U. antagonist, but he trails in polls after 16 years in power.
On Africa trip, Pope Leo will face debate over polygamy as Catholicism booms
Leo’s early papacy has been defined largely by his response to President Donald Trump but a 10-day trip, starting Monday, will let the pope focus on spreading the faith.
10 years, 10 presidents. Peru’s leaders don’t last. Voters will try again.
Elections on Sunday offer Peruvians another once-in-five-years chance to set the nation on a new path. All signs suggest they won’t.
Australia pledges cyclone aid to Pacific neighbours
This comes after tropical cyclone Maila caused devastating floods and landslides that killed 11.
Iconic Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies in Mumbai
April 12 - Iconic Indian singer Asha Bhosle, known for a versatile repertoire and high-energy music in countless Bollywood movies, has died at the age of 92 in Mumbai.
Why cruise passengers are missing out on seeing Alaska’s ‘queen of fjords’
Tracy Arm, located southeast of Juneau, is a majestic fjord that features two tidewater glaciers. This season, major cruise lines are skipping it following a massive landslide last summer.
Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
Settling
Sometimes it pays to accept and celebrate what we get. And sometimes, we only get something because we settled for it. It helps to be able to discern the difference between the two.
Artemis crew urges unity on 'lifeboat' Earth
Artemis II astronauts expressed awe on Saturday over their record-setting lunar flyby mission, urging unity on Earth after witnessing the planet's isolation like a "lifeboat" in space.
After near extinction, Vietnam’s beloved Phu Quoc Ridgeback dog faces new challenges
Once nearly extinct, the native dog breed is making a comeback, but breeders face a tough challenge.
China plans to care for 400 million seniors by 2035, and Singapore has a stake
In March, the government announced plans to roll out a long-term care insurance system nationwide.
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
She won the Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer Award seven times and also received two National Film Awards.
Justin Bieber Brings Out the Kid Laroi, Dijon at Coachella 2026
“He’s just a really special human being. He has no ego when it comes to supporting me,” Laroi recently told Rolling Stone about their relationship
Cambodia urges Thailand to resume talks on disputed border
Thailand had said earlier its government was not ready to resume talks.
Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV for historic visit
Pope Leo expressed his “sincere thanks,” and his wish to visit Vietnam in the near future.
Indonesia on alert for prolonged dry season as El Nino nears
Most of Indonesia is currently transitioning into the dry season between April and June.
At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site
The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.
US and Iran end peace and ceasefire talks in Pakistan without agreement
The United States and Iran did not reach an agreement at the end of the historic talks in Pakistan, but the fact that the two sides engaged in face-to-face, direct talks after hours in which the Pakistani side was shuttling between them marked a certain breakthrough in
Life on Mars? Tiny cells just survived shock waves and toxic soil
Mars may be hostile, but it might not be entirely unlivable. In lab experiments, yeast cells survived simulated Martian shock waves and toxic perchlorate salts—two major environmental threats on the Red Planet. Their secret weapon was forming protective molecular clusters that
War in Middle East takes a bite out of Filipino street food vendors
The soaring price of liquefied petroleum gas has hit the humble street vendors in import-dependent Philippines, as they grapple with rising fuel costs.
The Universe is expanding too fast and scientists still can’t explain it
A major international effort has produced an ultra-precise measurement of the Universe’s expansion rate, confirming it’s faster than early-Universe models predict. By linking multiple distance-measuring techniques, scientists ruled out simple errors as the cause of the
Mpox in Pakistan’s Sindh linked to newborn deaths, reports say
Most infections have been concentrated in Khairpur district, where 12 cases were reported.
Indonesian women face jail over stepping on Quran
The two women risk five years in prison if found guilty under Indonesia's blasphemy law.
British Steel 'needs nationalising by the summer'
Labour MP Nic Dakin says it is "the best outcome" for British Steel as ownership talks continue.
‘SNL’: Watch Anitta Perform ‘Choka Choka,’ ‘Várias Quejas’
The Brazilian singer-songwriter debuts on SNL ahead of the release of her new album, Equilibrium
Middle East war takes a bite out of Filipino street food vendors
“I’m only earning 1,500 pesos (per day), because the rest is spent on LPG,” said one vendor.
Malaysia faces ‘critical period’ for fuel by June, minister says
The government is taking steps to diversify its fuel sources and boost ties with major trading partners, he said.
Private polar tours and trips to space: The world’s most exclusive travel experiences
High-net-worth individuals can traverse the globe on the Four Seasons Jet or discover the real "white continent" with luxury camping experiences in Antarctica.
‘SNL’: Profound Astronaut Perturbed By Rogue Pringles Can, Colleague’s Penis Problem
Colman Domingo plays a NASA astronaut who attempts to record a serious video log, only to get interrupted by unserious colleagues
Indonesian president Prabowo to meet Putin in Russia for oil talks
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who recently travelled to South Korea and Japan, has defended his foreign travels.
Marvel Rivals creative director says it's going to become 'a comprehensive Marvel "moving anime" experience' and no, I don't know what that means either
Your guess is as good as mine.
Domestic Indian migrants weigh return home in energy crunch
The South Asian nation, heavily dependent on imported energy, has seen supply chains strained by the war.
‘Resilience to environmental extremes’: Queen bees survive winter by breathing underwater
Queen bees can breathe underwater, allowing them to stay alive over winter as melting snow floods their burrows.
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