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Parody personality test sweeps Chinese internet | CNN

The Silly Big personality test, or SBTI, developed by Bilibili user Qrouerchuaner, has gone viral among Chinese Gen Z internet users. CNN’s Simone McCarthy explains why its irreverent style is appealing to young people facing a world of compounding social pre…

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Iran’s gunboat fires on container ship off Oman coast

The IRGC says the aggression came in response to what it described as the US seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel.

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Beverley Callard forced to leave I'm A Celebrity... South Africa: 'I didn't know I had cancer'

The soap star revealed her diagnosis in February, several months after the reality show was filmed.

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Virginia redistricting election results: Key takeaways from Democrats’ win

This vote is part of a wider national fight between Democrats and Republicans over gerrymandering.

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Russia strikes Ukraine’s Odesa port, kills railway worker in Zaporizhia

Ukraine’s deputy prime minister says the attacks on the country’s civilian infrastructure are ‘another proof of terrorism’.

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Gaza’s unseen casualties: A surge in stillbirths and birth defects

Gaza sees a 140% rise in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies as the devastating impacts of war linger.

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The conspiracy-theory monster that Trump fed could be coming for him

Perhaps no modern politician has done more to mainstream conspiracy theories than President Donald Trump.

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The ‘groundbreaking’ case of the cyber experts who allegedly broke bad and worked with criminals

US companies in the retail, hospitality and medical sectors trusted Angelo Martino to negotiate with hackers who were trying to extort them. Instead, he made the extortion worse, federal prosecutors allege.

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Noboa’s ‘New Ecuador’ Has Some Fearing Loss of Civil Freedoms

On a recent Sunday morning, Ecuadorians awoke to find that the front pages of two widely circulated newspapers were blank.

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UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices

The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

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Finnair Warns Middle East War Poses Risks to Fuel Availability

Finland flag carrier Finnair Oyj warned that a prolonged war in the Middle East poses risks to the availability of jet fuel.

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Australian Gas Exporter Santos Streamlines Business to Cut Costs

Santos Ltd. is restructuring the company’s oil and gas business in order to cut costs, according to an internal notice seen by , after a string of stymied takeover bids in recent years that have raised pressure to increase shareholder returns.

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Man sentenced to 20 years for killing his then-girlfriend in 1980s cold case

A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Oregon for the death of his then-girlfriend in a 1980s cold case that was recently reopened, authorities said Tuesday.

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China Wind Turbine Maker Eyes Spain for Factory After UK Snub

Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd. is considering building a wind turbine factory in Spain after the UK blocked the Chinese company’s plans for a facility in Scotland, citing risks to national security.

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How China is gaining from Iran war by showing it is different from US

Beijing has leveraged its strong economic relationship with the US, Israel, Iran and the Gulf to keep its stakes safe.

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Microsoft to Face UK Class Action Over Cloud Computing Licencing

Microsoft Corp. must face a UK class action trial over allegations it abused its dominant position in the market to overcharge businesses that used the Windows Server operating system and Azure, an antitrust tribunal has ruled.

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Iran War Strands Food Aid for World’s Hungriest, UN Warns

The Iran war is keeping thousands of tons of food aid locked out of famine-hit Sudan and other countries in Africa as the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz roils global shipping.

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Globeleq to Build $315 Million Solar-Battery Plant in Zambia

Power project developer Globeleq plans to build a 250-megawatt solar and battery hybrid project in Zambia for completion in 2029.

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Sale of Billionaire’s Row Mansion for £10 Million Sparks UK Suit

A property developer is suing a former tenant for around £4.5 million ($6.1 million), arguing she reneged on the purchase of a seven-bedroom mansion just off one of London’s most sought after streets.

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South African Inflation Edges Up Before Iran Oil Shock Registers

South African annual inflation edged higher in March, even before the US-Israeli war on Iran triggered a surge in domestic fuel costs.

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Telecom Megamerger Would Supercharge Transatlantic M&A Spree

Transatlantic mergers and acquisitions are booming, as companies block out the rising levels of geopolitical noise to chase their dream deals.

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The nine justices are increasingly building their own personal brands outside the court

The Supreme Court has long presented itself as a uniform group of justices, all sheathed in long black robes. Its rulings are the product of a collective majority. And when justices refer to a precedent, they speak reverently of “The Court.”

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When parents kill: Forensic psychiatrists examine the motives behind unthinkable murders

The tragic murder of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, highlights a baffling question: How could a parent do such a thing?

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On Iran’s islands, an intriguing portrait carries new meaning

Islanders living in the Strait of Hormuz have long believed the wind to be a powerful entity. Now, amid war between the US, Israel, and Iran, their home in the strategic waterway is caught in a different kind of bluster.

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Welshpool man slapped traffic warden and threatened to 'lump' her

Stephen Doughty became abusive after struggling to use a pay-and-display machine.

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Is Bangladesh killing reforms introduced after student-led protests?

A new parliament has cancelled several reforms that were brought in after Hasina’s ouster to improve accountability.

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Man accused of killing 3 people in Atlanta-area attacks dies in custody

A man accused of killing three people, including a Department of Homeland Security employee, in a shooting spree across several Atlanta suburbs last week died in custody, authorities said Tuesday.

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Tourist finds chunk of oldest sea crocodile on Lyme Regis beach

The Thalattosuchian's jawbone was a chance find on a guided fossil walk run by a museum.

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Graduate describes being 'ghosted' by 400 employers

The term ghosting is common in the dating world - but job applicants are increasingly reporting it.

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Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, union boss says

The 'chill' follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister.

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Iran war: What’s happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire?

Trump said the US would extend the ceasefire with Iran until it presents a proposal and talks conclude.

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FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories

Football’s governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans.

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Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI

The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer on the ropes' and 'Sobbin' Robbins spills the beans'

The papers are dominated by the fallout for the prime minister from the failed vetting of Lord Mandelson for his role as British ambassador to the US.

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I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy

Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.

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Carlson apologizes for helping to elect Trump | CNN Politics

On his podcast, Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said he regrets helping to get President Donald Trump reelected.

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Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire extended as talks with Tehran in limbo

Lebanon’s disaster management unit raises death toll from weeks of Israeli attacks to 2,454, with 7,658 people injured.

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BTS label boss faces arrest: What are the allegations against Bang Si-hyuk?

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

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Shooting of tourists at Mexican pyramids shakes country weeks ahead of World Cup

Footage of a gunman shooting at panicked tourists lying atop Mexico’s historic Pyramid of the Moon has renewed concerns about security in Mexico as it prepares to co-host millions of soccer fans for the World Cup this summer.

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Pro-Palestine legal aid requests stay high in 2025 amid US campus pressure

Legal aid group says the rate of requests shows pro-Palestine advocacy persists despite Trump administration’s tactics.

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