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Families will be able to get help with back to school costs for children in reception to Year 11.
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Trump’s Attack on the Pope Leaves Colbert, Kimmel in Disbelief: ‘Not Even Hitler or Mussolini Attacked the Pope So Directly and Publicly, According to One Historian’
Donald Trump’s social media post attacking Pope Leo XIV as “weak” left late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel in disbelief during their respective April 13 episodes. Both men regularly bash Trump during their monologues, but the president’s tirade against the Pope
Live updates: Rubio brings Israel, Lebanon to table; House returns amid Swalwell, Gonzales upheaval
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday will join talks between Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors — the nations' first direct talks in decades — as they strive to find a workable peace deal within the short-term ceasefire that is keeping the U.S., Israel and Iran from
Israeli strike hits police car in Gaza, killing four, medics say
CAIRO, April 14 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle in Gaza City on Tuesday killed at least four people, including a child, health officials in the territory said, in the latest violence overshadowing a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement. Medics and witnesses
Analysis-Despite Israeli firepower, Netanyahu struggles for political gains in Iran war
By Samia Nakhoul and Maayan Lubell DUBAI, April 14 (Reuters) - The Iran war was meant to deliver a defining victory over Tehran that would secure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's place in history. More than six weeks into the conflict, he has been unable to translate
UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
At least two ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait on Monday despite a US military blockade, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday. They were among at least four Iran-linked vessels that used the route after Washington's blockade came into effect at 1400
Lebanon, Israel to hold direct talks as Trump blockades Iran
Israel said it was open to peace with Lebanon ahead of the first direct talks in decades between the neighbours Tuesday, but that Hezbollah remained the "problem" blocking an agreement on ending fighting. The United States is pressing for a halt to the conflict between Israel
Leon S. Kennedy’s voice actor reveals his favorite Resident Evil one-liner
Nick Apostolides, the voice behind Leon S. Kennedy, tells us his favorite Resident Evil one-liner.
‘Mother Mary’ Review: Anne Hathaway Plays a Gaga Pop Star, and Michaela Coel Is Her Designer, in David Lowery’s Thuddingly Pretentious Fantasia
"Mother Mary," as it takes the leap into Gothic metaphysical fantasy, becomes almost completely incoherent, and stays that way. It’s like an exorcist movie where the devil is a piece of bolt fabric.
A 'blob' in a tank is helping scientists tease out the secrets of turbulence
In a tank on the bottom floor of a University of Chicago research laboratory, scientists summon "The Blob" into existence by firing water jets to create an artfully choreographed series of rings.
Vermont’s return-to-office blunder is costing the state millions
Gov. Phil Scott’s return-to-office order was sold as a commonsense push for collaboration and better service. It has instead become a case study in how political theater can collide with labor law, management reality and basic fiscal discipline.
Alienware's new $350 OLED gaming monitor could become the cheapest way to score the enviable panel tech
The AW2726DM is no slouch with a 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms response time.
Vance 'sad' Orbán lost election, defends 11th-hour trip to Hungary
Vice President Vance on Monday said he was "sad" about Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's reelection loss, but he defended his last-minute visit to the nation to show support for the key ally of President Trump. The Hungarian leader's 16 years in power came to a close
White House meetings on college sports’ money mess to give athletes key role for first time starting this week
Sources say 30 collegiate athletes from various sports will be part of the ongoing discussions and come in the wake of Trump's executive order.
Swalwell falls apart, Harris hints and Vance, Rubio jockey: Join the discussion
The Hill's Amie Parnes and Editor-In-Chief Ian Swanson welcome Democratic strategist Christy Setzer for a live discussion on the 2028 presidential race. The conversation will focus on the increasing likelihood of former Vice President Kamala Harris launching another White
Treasury Secretary Bessent now says it's OK for the Fed to wait to lower rates amid oil surge
Bessent has previously said the Fed should hasten cutting interest rates, calling reductions "the only ingredient missing" for stronger economic growth.
Bloodborne Fans Are Confused About Why Sony Put A YouTuber In Charge Of An R-Rated Animated Movie Adaptation
Sony's R-rated animated Bloodborne film announcement isn't landing with fans, seemingly due to FromSoftware's lack of involvement
Despite Israeli firepower, Netanyahu struggles for political gains in Iran war
DUBAI, April 14 - The Iran war was meant to deliver a defining victory over Tehran that would secure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's place in history. More than six weeks into the conflict, he has been unable to translate military might into political gain.
‘Gangs of London’ Season 4 Starts Shooting With Sope Dirisu, Welcomes New Cast Members, Lead Writer and Director (EXCLUSIVE)
“Gangs of London” Season 4 has gone into production with star Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù joined by a host of new and familiar faces, Variety can confirm. The Sky and AMC+ original series, which is produced by VICE Studios, has also gotten a new lead writer and exec producer in the form of
Spain Set to Dazzle New York With Two-Time Oscar Nominee ‘Sirāt’ and Goya Winners ‘Sundays’ and ‘Afternoons of Solitude’
In 2024, Spain’s government, the same that has stood up to Trump over Iran, launched a campaign Where Talent Ignites – Audiovisual From Spain. Less than two years later, with Cannes having announced its main competition line-up on April 9, the slogan has proved anything but
Wholesale prices rose 0.5% in March, much less than expected despite war impact
The producer price index was expected to increase 1.1% in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
Whales go quiet during noisy underwater surveys
A new study has shown that whale calls are reduced by as much as 50% in response to seismic surveys, which are commonly used to find oil and gas reserves. Researchers are worried that such surveys could impact vulnerable marine species, which rely on sound for communication,
Documentary ‘Gabin’ Acquired by Lightdox Ahead of Premiere at Cannes in Directors’ Fortnight (EXCLUSIVE)
Lightdox has acquired international sales rights to “Gabin,” the debut feature documentary by French filmmaker Maxence Voiseux. The film will celebrate its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in the Directors’ Fortnight section. French distribution is being handled by
Aid groups use land routes to deliver humanitarian relief to Iran
GENEVA, April 14 (Reuters) - International humanitarian groups said on Tuesday they had sent emergency relief through overland routes to Iran, some of their first deliveries of aid since U.S.-Israeli strikes began in late February. Aid workers say needs are high in the wake of
Gram Parsons’ Daughter Says He Would Have Worn ‘The Most Fantastical Outfit’ to Rock Hall
Polly Parsons talks her dad’s legacy, honoring his 80th birthday this year, and how a biopic on his life would be "a blockbuster”
Megyn Kelly calls Trump’s Jesus image ‘blasphemous’ and ‘completely inappropriate’
“It is obviously him purporting to be God. That is what he’s doing,” Kelly said on Monday. “And it is blasphemous, by any definition of the word.”
Fuel prices stop rising after 43 days of increases, RAC says
The motoring group says prices could start to come down over the next couple of weeks.
To understand Trump’s war, brush up on Shakespeare
The purported ceasefire reminded us of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” by "using the bait of falsehood" to "catch the carp of truth."
WoW's Burning Crusade Classic servers are removing the time-honoured tradition of dungeon boosting
No boosts for you.
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir says he has lost control of his leg after a fall
“I can stand now but I can’t control the leg,” he said in an interview posted on Instagram.
Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, work with industry – source
PARIS, April 14 - Discussion led by Britain and France of steps to open the Strait of Hormuz will include possible financial sanctions on Iran if it keeps the waterway blocked, and steps to work with industry to resume shipping, a source said on Tuesday.
Spain approves plan to give around 500,000 undocumented migrants legal status
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said migrants helped "build the rich, open and diverse Spain that we are and to which we aspire".
Gigabyte's latest Intel motherboard is a little bit sideways, and it's all about reaching 10,400 MT/s with a megabucks DRAM kit
That rear IO panel is giving me the ick, though.
