Apple TV announced that Season 4 of the popular show "Ted Lasso" will start on August 5. The new season will follow Ted as he coaches a second-division women's soccer team in London.
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The release date for "Ted Lasso" Season 4 is August 5.
The show’s main character, Ted Lasso, is coaching a women's soccer team in the second division.
Season 4's story includes Ted’s family life and relationships among other characters.
New cast members joining the show were introduced in the teaser.
The season was announced over a year before its release.
Creator and star Jason Sudeikis explained the season’s theme about taking risks.
The show has been popular, with fans asking for more seasons.
Season 4 will be available on Apple TV.
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Lady Gaga and Doechii have released a new music video for their song "Devil Wears Prada 2." This release was reported by Sophie Flay on the show “GMA3” Pop News.
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Lady Gaga and Doechii collaborated on the song "Devil Wears Prada 2."
The music video for the song is now available.
The news about the release was shared on “GMA3” Pop News.
The song title suggests it is a sequel or follow-up to "The Devil Wears Prada" theme.
No additional details about the video’s content or style were given in the article.
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Chantelle Coleman talks about a documentary series called "Cult of NatureBoy." The show explores how Eligio Bishop recruited people into a group named Carbon Nation.
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Chantelle Coleman is featured discussing the docuseries.
The series is titled "Cult of NatureBoy."
It focuses on Eligio Bishop.
Eligio Bishop recruited followers into Carbon Nation.
The article includes other live news topics but centers on this documentary discussion.
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Wildfires in Georgia have destroyed over 120 homes and may signal a tough fire season across the U.S. Many parts of the country are very dry, making them prone to more fires. Experts say fire seasons are lasting longer and becoming more severe.
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The Highway 82 Fire and Pineland Road Fire in Georgia destroyed more than 120 homes.
Dry weather, strong winds, and leftover debris from Hurricane Helene fueled these fires.
Much of the U.S. is abnormally dry, with severe dryness in the West, South, and Southeast.
About 1.8 million acres have burned nationwide this year, nearly double the 10-year average.
Experts link increased fires to more dry plants ("fuel"), homes built in fire-prone areas, and longer fire seasons.
While the Georgia fires are not directly tied to climate change yet, climate change is causing longer and worse wildfire seasons.
The National Interagency Fire Center warns of above-normal wildfire risk in parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, the Southeast coast, and other areas in June.
A possible “super El Niño” weather event could increase temperatures and worsen fire risks, especially on the West Coast.
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King Charles III is making a state visit to Washington to improve the strained relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. The visit comes amid tensions over trade tariffs, the war in Iran, and controversial remarks by President Donald Trump.
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King Charles III is visiting the US on a four-day state visit.
The visit aims to mend the troubled "Special Relationship" between the UK and US.
Issues causing tension include tariffs, the conflict in Iran, and comments by President Trump.
President Trump has expressed unusual admiration for the British monarchy during this period.
King Charles is expected to speak before the US Congress to promote unity.
King Charles’s brother, Prince Andrew, is facing criminal charges linked to the Epstein case.
The UK Labour Party’s former chief of staff is testifying about a controversial appointment meant to please President Trump.
The state visit is closely watched by media for any signs of disagreement or diplomacy.
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In Mali, two types of armed groups are changing who has power. The Tuareg rebels want more independence, while jihadist groups like JNIM aim to create a large Islamic state. These groups are carrying out attacks and expanding their control as government forces and foreign supporters lose influence.
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Insurgents in Mali include Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups such as JNIM.
Tuareg rebels seek autonomy, meaning they want to govern themselves separately from Mali’s central government.
Jihadist groups want to establish a caliphate, a state governed by Islamic law across the region.
These groups have grown stronger and can carry out coordinated attacks against the government.
The Malian government and international forces are losing control in many areas of the country.
Recent attacks show insurgents can hit important state targets, but they might not want to rule the whole country directly.
The conflict is part of wider instability affecting the Sahel region, which includes several countries in West Africa.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it will leave OPEC and the extended OPEC+ group starting May 1 to focus on its own national interests. OPEC is a group that coordinates oil production among member countries to influence global oil prices, and the UAE's departure removes a key member with large oil production capacity.
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The UAE produces about 4.8 million barrels of oil per day and can increase production further.
OPEC was created in 1960 by five oil-producing countries to control oil policies and stabilize prices.
OPEC has 12 member countries; together with OPEC+ partners, they control about 41% of the world’s oil supply.
The UAE is one of the few OPEC members with spare oil capacity, which helps stabilize the market during supply disruptions.
The UAE’s foreign policy disagreements with Saudi Arabia and its growing relations with the U.S. and Israel contributed to its decision to leave.
OPEC+ is a broader group that includes Russia and other oil producers cooperating with OPEC members since 2016.
Other countries like Indonesia, Qatar, Ecuador, Angola, and Gabon have left OPEC in the past due to disagreements over oil production limits.
The UAE has been increasing its influence in the Middle East and Africa and values its relationship with Israel and the U.S. as leverage in the region.
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The UK Parliament voted against holding an investigation into whether Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer misled MPs about the vetting process for Lord Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US. A motion calling for an inquiry was rejected by 335 votes to 223.
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MPs voted on a motion to investigate if Sir Keir Starmer misled Parliament over Lord Mandelson’s ambassador appointment.
The appointment took place in February 2025.
The motion was led by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and supported by several other parties.
The motion outlined three concerns about Starmer’s statements on the vetting process.
Sir Keir Starmer denied misleading MPs and said the proper process was followed.
The motion to refer Starmer to the Commons Privileges Committee was defeated by 335 to 223 votes.
Possible points of concern included claims about “full due process,” “developed vetting,” and alleged pressure on the Foreign Office.
The vote showed a majority of 112 against the investigation.
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A 16th century shipwreck was found off the southeastern coast of Sweden by the naval vessel HMS Belos during a military exercise. The ship, built in the late 1500s, is older than Sweden’s famous 17th century warship Vasa, and is now protected as a historic site.
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The shipwreck was found in the Kalmar Strait between Sweden’s mainland and the island of Oland.
Dendrochronological analysis, a method that dates wood by looking at tree rings, showed the ship was built in the late 1500s.
The wreck provides important historical and archaeological information.
The site is protected and monitored; no diving, fishing or anchoring is allowed nearby.
The Baltic Sea’s cold, low-oxygen, and brackish water helps preserve wooden shipwrecks well.
The Swedish Navy found the wreck during an exercise in late 2025.
Other historic shipwreck discoveries have been made recently in the Baltic Sea region.
The wreck is considered a historic monument by Swedish authorities.
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Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan, a Syrian judge who defected from President Assad’s regime in 2013 and was sentenced to death in absentia, has returned to Syria’s judiciary after Assad’s overthrow in 2024. Al-Aryan is now presiding over the trial of Atef Najib, a relative of Assad and former security official accused of serious crimes during the Syrian conflict.
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In 2013, Judge Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan publicly left Assad’s regime and was sentenced to death without being present.
After Assad’s regime fell in 2024, al-Aryan returned to the judiciary and was appointed head of a key criminal court in Damascus.
Al-Aryan is leading the trial of Atef Najib, Assad’s cousin and former head of political security in Deraa, on charges including murder, torture, and crimes against humanity.
Assad and his brother Maher are also on trial in absentia, having fled to Russia after their regime’s fall.
Al-Aryan had worked with opposition judicial councils after defecting, helping establish courts in areas not controlled by Assad.
Deraa, where Najib was a security chief, was the site of early protests and government repression that sparked the Syrian uprising.
The trial aims to apply the rule of law to former regime members accused of human rights violations.
Al-Aryan’s return symbolizes a shift in power and a focus on legal accountability following the end of Assad’s rule.
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President Donald Trump hosted a ceremonial military welcome at the White House for King Charles and Camilla during their state visit to the United States. The visit marks the 250th anniversary of American independence and follows some recent tensions between the US and UK, which the royal visit aims to ease.
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President Trump praised the “special relationship” between the US and the UK during the welcome ceremony.
The royal couple’s visit lasts four days and celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
A military ceremony took place with national anthems and a 21-gun salute honoring King Charles and Camilla.
King Charles is expected to address the US Congress and highlight shared history and cooperation despite past disagreements.
Recent tensions include Trump criticizing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and threatening to cancel a US-UK trade deal.
The King will also mention a recent attempt to harm President Trump and express friendship from the British people.
Senior US officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, attended the event.
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Strong thunderstorms swept through the Central and Midwestern United States from Monday night into Tuesday, causing wind damage, large hail, and several tornadoes. Many areas experienced power outages and property damage as emergency crews worked to restore electricity and assess the storm impact.
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The storms hit states including Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Michigan.
Hail as large as 4 inches fell in Missouri, damaging vehicles, roofs, and crops.
Wind gusts reached nearly 80 mph in Illinois, causing downed trees and power lines.
Over 200 damaging wind reports and about 30 tornado reports have been recorded since Friday.
Nearly 250,000 people were without power across several states as of Tuesday morning.
Emergency crews are working through dangerous conditions to restore power.
Tornadoes were confirmed near Craighead, Arkansas, and parts of Illinois.
No deaths have been confirmed so far, but damage surveys are ongoing.
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The brother of Virginia Giuffre criticized King Charles III for not meeting survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse during the king’s visit to the United States. King Charles declined the meeting, citing ongoing police investigations, while survivors and lawmakers continue seeking accountability.
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Virginia Giuffre’s brother, Sky Roberts, criticized King Charles III for not meeting Epstein abuse survivors during his U.S. visit.
Roberts spoke at a roundtable held by U.S. Representative Ro Khanna, who co-authored the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Khanna had sent a letter asking the king to meet survivors privately, but the royal lawyer declined due to ongoing UK police inquiries.
King Charles stated support for victims but said he cannot comment on matters under investigation.
Virginia Giuffre accused King Charles’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, of sexual abuse linked to Epstein; Andrew denies this.
Andrew stepped back from royal duties in 2019 and settled a civil lawsuit with Giuffre in 2022 without admitting guilt.
In 2025, Giuffre died by suicide, and her memoir was published after her death.
Andrew was arrested in 2024 over allegations of misconduct related to sharing confidential information with Epstein but denies wrongdoing and has not been charged.
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch indicated that the court may block a lawsuit against Cisco. The lawsuit accuses Cisco of helping China target members of the Falun Gong spiritual group with surveillance technology used for detention and torture. The court is reviewing if the case should continue under U.S. human rights laws.
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Justice Neil Gorsuch suggested the Supreme Court might stop a lawsuit against Cisco.
The lawsuit claims Cisco helped China persecute Falun Gong members.
Falun Gong is a spiritual group persecuted in China.
Cisco is said to have provided customized technology used for surveillance.
The technology allegedly helped identify, detain, and torture Falun Gong believers.
The case was revived by an appellate court before reaching the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court is deciding if U.S. courts can handle such cases involving foreign abuses.
A decision from the Supreme Court is expected by late June.
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King Charles III is expected to mention survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse during his speech to the US Congress but will not meet with the survivors directly. Representative Ro Khanna, who supports justice for Epstein’s victims, had asked for such a meeting but was told by the British ambassador that the king will only acknowledge the survivors in his remarks.
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King Charles III will speak to Congress and is expected to acknowledge Epstein abuse survivors.
He declined to meet with the survivors during his US visit.
Rep. Ro Khanna pushed for the king to meet survivors but was told only an acknowledgment would happen.
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender linked to abuse scandals involving powerful figures.
King Charles stripped his brother, Prince Andrew, of royal titles due to his Epstein connections.
Rep. Khanna described a meeting as a chance to show that no one is above justice, regardless of wealth or power.
The British ambassador to the US communicated the king’s decision about not meeting survivors.
The issue has affected the British royal family’s public image and led to official actions.
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The UK is expected to have more deaths than births every year starting in 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The population growth will slow down, reaching about 71 million by 2034, due to fewer births, more deaths, and lower net migration after Brexit.
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Deaths are projected to exceed births in the UK each year from 2026 onward.
The UK population is expected to grow by 1.7 million between 2024 and 2034, slower than before.
The population is predicted to peak in the 2050s and then start to decline.
Between 2024 and 2034, 6.4 million babies are expected to be born and 6.9 million people to die.
Net migration is expected to add 2.2 million people over the decade but has recently fallen from a peak of nearly one million in 2023 to about 200,000.
The number of pensioners will grow faster than working-age adults, making up around 20% of the population by 2034.
The UK will have fewer children, with a drop of about 1.6 million expected by 2034.
The ageing population will create more pressure on health services, pensions, and public funds.
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King Charles III has long spoken about protecting the environment and plans to raise these issues during his visit to the United States. President Donald Trump has taken actions that reduce climate protections and support fossil fuels, making it unlikely he will agree with the king’s environmental concerns. The UK hopes to continue working on green issues internationally despite differences with the US government.
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King Charles III has advocated for environmental protection for over 50 years.
The king plans to mention climate and nature during his US visit and speech to Congress.
President Trump has withdrawn the US from global climate agreements and supported coal and drilling on public land.
The US government has reduced focus on climate change and environmental protection under Trump.
The UK prefers working around differences with the US on climate in international settings.
Experts expect King Charles to address the environment in a diplomatic way with President Trump.
Some Americans and states continue efforts to protect nature and promote clean energy despite the federal government’s stance.
The king’s environmental views reflect the UK public’s support for a clean energy future.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina signed a deal with Croatia to build a gas pipeline connecting to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Croatia. This pipeline, linked to investors connected to President Donald Trump, aims to reduce Bosnia’s reliance on Russian gas ahead of an EU ban on Russian energy imports.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia signed a pipeline agreement at a summit in Dubrovnik.
The pipeline will connect Bosnia to Croatia’s LNG terminal on the island of Krk.
The goal is to replace Russian gas with LNG, mainly from the United States.
The project is backed by AAFS Infrastructure and Energy, linked to people connected to President Donald Trump.
The deal supports Bosnia’s energy security and helps diversify its gas supplies.
The European Union warned the project might harm Bosnia’s EU membership bid and risk over $1 billion in aid due to transparency concerns.
The agreement includes building gas-fired power plants to reduce coal energy use.
Bosnia must meet EU rules on energy if it wants to join the bloc, and the EU requires review of related legislation.
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A strong heatwave is affecting northwestern and central India in April, with some places experiencing temperatures above 46°C (115°F). This level of heat is unusual for this time of year.
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The heatwave is happening in April, which is earlier than usual for such extreme heat.
Temperatures in some parts of northwestern and central India exceed 46°C.
The heatwave covers a large area of India.
Such high temperatures at this time of year are considered unusual.
The heat can cause health risks and affect daily life in the impacted regions.
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Russia’s defence ministry said its Africa Corps troops fought to stop a coup in Mali, but local reports say the troops left after negotiating their exit. Rebel forces seized towns including Kidal, killed Mali’s defence minister, and challenged Russia’s influence in the country. Mali has faced ongoing violence with Islamist militants and separatist rebels since 2012.
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Russia’s Africa Corps is the new name for the Wagner mercenary group operating in Mali.
Africa Corps troops said they fought for over 24 hours while surrounded near Kidal.
Local sources say the troops negotiated their exit before the rebels took Kidal.
Rebel forces killed Mali’s defence minister Sadio Camara in an attack near the capital, Bamako.
Mali has experienced violence and instability since 2012, involving Tuareg rebels and jihadists linked to al-Qaida.
About 2,000 Russian soldiers are currently deployed in Mali under the Africa Corps.
Analysts suggest Russia may focus on defending the government in the south rather than controlling the north.
The whereabouts of Mali’s military ruler Assimi Goïta are unclear amid reports of internal tensions in the government.
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