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Crude rises, stocks fall on fears over nascent Iran ceasefire
Crude rises, stocks fall on fears over nascent Iran ceasefire

Oil prices climbed and stocks fell Thursday on fears over the nascent US-Iran ceasefire after Tehran threatened to resume hostilities after Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon.

April 09, 2026

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Waiting for DeepSeek: new model to test China's AI ambitions
Waiting for DeepSeek: new model to test China's AI ambitions

For weeks now, the global tech industry has been waiting for a major artificial intelligence launch from DeepSeek, seen as a benchmark for China's progress in the fast-moving field.

April 09, 2026

US court expedites Anthropic's legal battle with Department of War
US court expedites Anthropic's legal battle with Department of War

A US appeals court on Wednesday denied Anthropic's request to put on hold a move by the Pentagon to label it a supply chain risk, but ordered the AI startup's legal battle with the Department of War to be put on a fast track.

April 09, 2026

Badminton to trial synthetic shuttlecocks because of feather shortage
Badminton to trial synthetic shuttlecocks because of feather shortage

Badminton will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments with a view to potentially using them at elite level, the sport's governing body said, because of a shortage of duck and goose feathers.

April 09, 2026

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Comedy duo Flight of the Conchords reunion gigs sell out in minutes
Comedy duo Flight of the Conchords reunion gigs sell out in minutes

New Zealand's self-described "fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo-acapella-rap-funk-comedy-folk duo" Flight of the Conchords sold out their first shows in eight years in minutes this week, sparking a frenzy among fans.

April 09, 2026

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Suspect remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe
Suspect remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe

A former fire safety official in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana remained silent when questioned Wednesday by prosecutors investigating a deadly New Year blaze, his lawyer said.

April 08, 2026