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SpaceX Launches More Rockets Than Anyone Else in the World. Here Is What That Means for Its IPO

Wall Street strategists say it's time to 'jump in' with tech stocks amid Iran ceasefire

Clay cylinders found in Iraq bear writings of Babylonian king who besieged Jerusalem

Seventeen ultra-Orthodox protesters arrested during anti-draft protests in Jerusalem, Tel Hashomer

Simon Cowell surprises school choir in pretend statue unveiling
A choir is speechless after Simon Cowell emerges from under a sheet draped over a pretend statue.

Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set
The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.

What is going on with Garnacho?
Alejandro Garnacho is struggling to stand out at Chelsea - so can the £40m signing from Manchester United still realise his potential at Stamford Bridge?

The decade-long struggle to get AJ & Fury together
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua shared a moment on Saturday, but getting the British heavyweights together this year may not be as straightforward as many suspected.

Couple hitchhike to their wedding ceremony
Chloe and George Gardner were driven to their ceremony by a stranger passing by.

I'm the only medic on the island – but I wish I'd brought some trousers
Tammy Hine says she wanted to live somewhere remote and have one last adventure before turning 50.

'We need real peace': Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine
Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.

Iran chose 'not to accept our terms', Vance says after negotiations
The US vice-president made the announcement after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan.

O'Connor clips Duursma with bump
Geelong's Mark O'Connor bumps Willem Duursma and could face MRO sanction.

NRL Highlights: Eels v Titans - Round 6
Parramatta Eels host the Gold Coast Titans in Round 6 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

Doueihi's slick pass puts Turuva over
Adam Doueihi throws a pass with his back to the defence before Sunia Turuva scores.

Ukraine and Russia report thousands of Easter ceasefire violations

Elon Musk Blasts South African Politicians Over “Racist” Starlink Blockade

India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it
Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.

'I was chased by the lions of Longleat'

Dual national Londoner stranded by new border rule

Union Berlin appoint first female head coach
Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first woman appointed to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues as she is named interim head coach of Bundesliga side Union Berlin.

The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

Girl's 'mammoth' bone find may be 500,000 years old
A scientist says the discovery by seven-year-old Nina Evans could possibly come from a mammoth.

Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.

Australia can't match Canada pack
Canada rumble over for the opening try of their Pacific Four Series clash with Australia in Sacramento.

Ulberg stuns with UFC knockout
Kiwi Carlos Ulberg knocks out Jiri Prochazka in round one after injuring his knee.

Kini stands up Moses to set up teammate
Keano Kini turns Mitchell Moses inside out before AJ Brimson scores.

‘It’s life changing’: Australian basketball star signs record $5 million WNBA deal
Alanna Smith was once cut from the WNBA and the Opals. Now she has signed the richest contract by an Australian woman in team sport.