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El Primer Ministro afirma que hay casos en los que apoyaría las prohibiciones, pero los organizadores sostienen que esto "atacaría la raíz de la libertad de expresión".

El hijo del propietario de GB News, que quiere que se coloquen minas en el canal de la Mancha para detener a los migrantes, es el último en probar suerte con el comentario derechista transatlántico En un escenario de Los Ángeles en 2011, Winston Marshall, entonces intérprete de banjo de la banda de folk rock Mumford & Sons, apenas podía creer lo que estaba sucediendo. No solo estaba tocando en los Grammys, sino que lo hacía junto a Bob Dylan, el legendario compositor de himnos de justicia social y uno de sus héroes. Unos 15 años después, Marshall se encontró una vez más en los Estados Unidos, esta vez en un escenario muy diferente. Al aparecer en Fox News en su nueva faceta como YouTuber conservador, Marshall abogó por lo que admitió que era una “idea descabellada” para detener los cruces de pequeñas embarcaciones en el canal de la Mancha. Continuar leyendo...

La cría, apodada Timmy o Hope, fue transportada al Mar del Norte en un intento de rescate considerado «desaconsejable» debido a las escasas probabilidades de supervivencia. Los rescatistas han liberado a una joven ballena jorobada que se convirtió en una sensación nacional tras quedar varada en aguas poco profundas frente a la costa de Alemania, aunque los expertos marinos han afirmado que sus posibilidades de supervivencia son bajas. La ballena, apodada de diversas formas como Timmy o Hope, fue liberada en el Mar del Norte frente a Dinamarca tras ser transportada allí en una barcaza llena de agua por los rescatistas. Continúe leyendo...

• El Trinamool Congress (TMC) acudió a la Supreme Court el viernes solicitando una audiencia urgente para impugnar la decisión de la Election Commission of India de designar únicamente a empleados del gobierno central como supervisores de escrutinio para las elecciones de la West Bengal Assembly. • El Chief Justice of India Surya Kant ordenó una audiencia urgente para el sábado, en la que la petición será escuchada por un tribunal compuesto por los Justices PS Narasimha y Joymalya Bagchi, lo que indica una consideración de alta prioridad sobre la disputa electoral. • El desafío refleja las tensiones políticas actuales en West Bengal con respecto a la imparcialidad electoral y la gobernanza, con el TMC oponiéndose a lo que considera un sesgo potencial en los procedimientos de escrutinio de votos.

• La valoración de Anthropic se disparó de $61B a $900B en aproximadamente 14 meses, lo que refleja un interés sin precedentes de los inversores en las capacidades y la trayectoria de crecimiento de la empresa de AI. • El aumento de la valoración está impulsado por un sólido rendimiento de los ingresos y la confianza de los inversores en los modelos e investigación de AI de Anthropic, posicionándola como un competidor formidable para OpenAI en el mercado de generative AI. • El rápido ascenso demuestra la intensificación de la competencia de capital en el desarrollo de frontier AI, con grandes inversores respaldando múltiples startups de AI para cubrir sus apuestas sobre el potencial transformador de la tecnología.

Con el PM en terreno inestable ante la proximidad de las elecciones de mayo, analizamos quién podría disputar el liderazgo de Labour. A medida que se acercan las elecciones de mayo, la especulación sobre el liderazgo en Westminster se intensifica. ¿Está a salvo Keir Starmer y, de ser así, por cuánto tiempo? ¿Cuándo se resolverán los asuntos fiscales de Angela Rayner y volverá al gabinete? ¿Con quién ha pactado Andy Burnham para regresar a Westminster y le apoyarían los MPs si lo hiciera? ¿Por qué Wes Streeting ha guardado tanto silencio? Continuar leyendo...

• En la contienda por el Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Nueva York, el respaldo de Zohran Mamdani enfrenta dudas mientras el titular lucha contra bajos resultados en las encuestas y una base dividida. • El candidato desafiante se niega a retirarse en favor de un rival centrista a pesar de las malas cifras. • Esta contienda local señala un cambio en las dinámicas demócratas dentro de la política urbana con implicaciones nacionales.

• Google presentó el 27 de abril las TPU de séptima generación, que presumen de mejoras de rendimiento de 4,7 veces sobre versiones anteriores para la inferencia de IA. • Los chips respaldan el CapEx de Google de entre 175 y 185 mil millones de dólares para 2026, con el objetivo de expandir los márgenes mediante silicio propio. • Analistas señalan una menor dependencia de las GPU de Nvidia, lo que podría cambiar la dinámica del mercado de hardware de IA en EE. UU., valorado en 100.000 millones de dólares anuales.

Un tribunal determina que no se puede denegar la instalación del gigante de la comida rápida basándose en que no encaja con la 'vibra' del lugar. • Siga nuestro blog de noticias en vivo de Australia para obtener las últimas actualizaciones • Reciba nuestro correo electrónico de noticias de última hora, nuestra aplicación gratuita o nuestro podcast diario de noticias McDonald’s está preparado para abrir un establecimiento de comida para llevar las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, en una calle de Melbourne que alguna vez fue apodada la 'más cool del mundo', después de que el gigante de la comida rápida ganara su desafío legal contra el intento del ayuntamiento local de bloquear el nuevo restaurante. El tribunal civil y administrativo de Victoria (Vcat) ha respaldado la solicitud de McDonald’s para revisar la decisión del ayuntamiento de Darebin de rechazar su solicitud para convertir el número 323 de High Street en Northcote en una de sus tiendas. Continuar leyendo...

• The number of small businesses in the United States continues to grow amid entrepreneurial optimism. • Owners report increasing difficulty securing startup capital needed to launch and expand operations. • Policies associated with President Trump are cited by business leaders as dampening access to financing for new entrepreneurs pursuing the American Dream.

Keir Starmer’s decision to oust senior official may have knock-on effect for No 10’s relationship with civil serviceFury within Whitehall about the treatment of Olly Robbins remains white hot, several days on from Keir Starmer’s decision to sack the senior Foreign Office civil servant.“It’s just total self-serving, narrow, selfish, political endgame stuff,” said one supporter of Robbins, who was dismissed for failing to tell the prime minister that the now disgraced former US ambassador Peter Mandelson had not passed UK security vetting. Continue reading...

Silvia Salis, the leftwing mayor of Genoa and former Olympian, is described as ‘a breath of fresh air’ and potential unifierIt has been a turbulent month in Italian politics.A failed referendum on a judicial overhaul pierced prime minister Giorgia Meloni’s aura of invincibility, triggering government resignations and leaving her scrambling to restore credibility. At the same time, her once special relationship with Donald Trump has frayed after the US president publicly scolded her this week for criticising his broadside against Pope Leo and for not supporting the US-Israeli war on Iran. Continue reading...

• HHS launched the $4 Million KidneyX EMPOWER Prize Challenge on April 15, 2026, to advance living kidney donation and patient-centered health technologies. • The initiative aims to spur innovation in kidney care through science and programs improving American health outcomes. • This effort addresses critical needs in organ transplantation, potentially increasing donation rates and access to treatments.

• Ben Jealous has publicly opposed the NAACP board's decision to terminate his leadership, characterizing the move as "disheartening" and signaling his intent to challenge the removal. • The termination represents internal conflict within the nation's oldest civil rights organization over strategic direction and governance. • The leadership dispute within the NAACP reflects broader debates within civil rights organizations about activism, funding, and political alignment.

Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah and Joy Division/New Order will also be inducted, along with the late Luther VandrossPhil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order will be inducted into the Rock + Roll Hall of Fame, along with first-time nominees Wu-Tang Clan and the late Luther Vandross.The list was revealed on Monday night in the US, during an airing of American Idol. To be eligible, artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior. Nominees were voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals. Continue reading...

• Beach Music Hall of Fame singer Doug died in a car crash on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Eastern North Carolina. • Doug was celebrated for entertaining generations of Beach Music fans with his unique brand that always brought smiles. • The incident occurred amid local entertainment scene activities in the region.

David Lammy says those affected by a heinous crime cannot be expected to engage with the justice system within the existing 28-day limitVictims and bereaved families will be given six months to challenge “unduly lenient” sentences handed to criminals, under changes announced by David Lammy.Relatives of murder victims campaigned for the government to scrap the 28-day time limit to submit a formal request after an offender is sentenced. Continue reading...

Tribunal dismisses claim that the Welsh government’s financial package breached competition rulesCardiff airport has won a legal challenge brought by its rival in Bristol over the fairness of a £205m Welsh government subsidy package.A judgment by the competition appeal tribunal on Tuesday unanimously dismissed Bristol airport’s case against the Welsh government, which the south-west England hub had argued distorted the market and breached the Subsidy Control Act. Continue reading...

• Blackstone closed a $10 billion opportunistic private credit fund on April 8, 2026, reaching its hard cap target despite ongoing capital outflows in the sector. • The fund's successful close highlights Blackstone's strength in private credit as investors remain cautious due to market volatility and higher interest rates. • This deal underscores the resilience of top alternative asset managers in attracting institutional capital amid broader private credit struggles.

• Resistance groups have filed multiple lawsuits targeting President Trump's executive orders early in his second term. • The legal actions focus on policies enacted since his January 20, 2025, inauguration. • This wave of litigation could delay implementation and test judicial responses to executive actions.

• Plug and Play hosted Demo Day on April 6, 2026, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, showcasing 10 winning teams from 285 applications in the NJEDA-supported AI Innovation Challenge. • Winners include AgentGov for AI-powered fraud detection in government, NJSecure for cybersecurity in community banks, CardioLink for cardiovascular care intelligence, and GlucoSync for real-time diabetes decision support. • The initiative advances AI solutions in government services, clinical intelligence, climate resilience, and energy forecasting, with up to $3.34 million in sub-grant funding available for pilots and commercialization.

Levy on inherited farms and family businesses worth £2.5m or more comes into force 6 AprilA new inheritance tax regime for UK farms and family businesses comes into force on Monday and will present “significant challenges” for those affected, according to accountants.In October 2024 the government announced plans to levy inheritance tax on farms – prompting an outcry in many quarters. Continue reading...

• Russia and China are advancing nuclear-powered icebreakers and submarines to contest US control over Arctic shipping routes amid melting ice caps. • New vessels, including Russia's Project 22220 upgrade with 100 MW reactors, aim to secure Northern Sea Route for energy exports by 2027. • This development escalates great power competition, as US lacks comparable non-nuclear fleet, risking influence over $1 trillion in resources.

Anna Turley questions Reform UK leader’s revised £25,000 figure for failed attempt to reach Chagos Islands on plane linked to billionaire donorLabour has queried Nigel Farage’s claim that a return trip to the Maldives on a private jet linked to a billionaire donor cost as little as £25,000 as the Reform leader attempted to reach the Chagos Islands.Farage initially recorded his two-day trip to the Maldives as costing £12,500 funded by Thailand-based Reform megadonor Christopher Harborne, before upgrading this to £25,000 in the latest register of interests. Continue reading...

Daniel Kebede tells delegates, government’s education policies fall short as he signals growing support for Greens’ among teachersThe leader of the UK’s biggest education union has torn into the government’s record on schools, accusing Labour of letting down the nation’s children and failing to deliver on its promises for education.Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, was unsparing in his criticism of education secretary Bridget Phillipson’s policies in a speech to delegates at the NEU’s annual conference in Brighton on Thursday. Continue reading...

• Wrigley Field will host a doubleheader event as part of the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week, bringing collegiate volleyball competition to the historic Chicago baseball venue. • The event represents an innovative cross-conference scheduling initiative aimed at promoting women's collegiate volleyball and expanding the sport's visibility beyond traditional venues. • This booking highlights growing interest in multi-sport event hosting and demonstrates venues' diversifying entertainment offerings beyond their primary sports.

Party members to determine MP’s political future after Dinesh Gourisetty also nominated for upper house seatGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMoira Deeming’s political future in the Victorian Liberals is about to be decided behind closed doors in the final preselection battle for the party’s upper house seats on Sunday.Liberal members were due to gather at party headquarters for the western metropolitan region convention, where Deeming faces a serious challenge from Dinesh Gourisetty, a prominent figure in Melbourne’s fast-growing Indian community. Continue reading...

Neither Mette Frederiksen’s leftwing bloc nor rightwing parties won a majority in Tuesday’s electionDenmark is braced for lengthy and challenging coalition talks after neither Mette Frederiksen’s leftwing bloc nor the rightwing parties managed to get a majority in Tuesday’s election.After a bruising night for her Social Democrat party, which despite remaining the biggest party in the Danish parliament had its worst general election since 1903, the prime minister went to Amalienborg palace on Wednesday morning to submit her government’s resignation to the king. Continue reading...

• The U.S. National Science Foundation on March 24, 2026, named winners of the multi-year Critical Minerals Challenge, including alkaLi Labs, ChemFinity Technologies, Intel-E-Waste, and University of Wisconsin-Madison, to secure domestic supply chains for lithium, cobalt, rare earths, and other metals. • Winners develop innovations like engineered biosorbents recovering lithium from byproducts, tunable polymer sorbents capturing over 25 metals at room temperature, modular e-waste processing platforms, and electrochemical electrodes generating acids in situ. • The program, co-designed with Germany’s SPRIND Tech Metal Challenge, uses donated e-waste from IBM and Aurubis with U.S. Naval Research Laboratory collaboration for national security relevance and real-world validation.