King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Cornwall to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Eden Project. During the visit, some people in the crowd questioned King Charles about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, but others told them to stop. The royal couple engaged in various activities, such as launching community events and meeting local groups.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the Eden Project in Cornwall.
The visit celebrated the project's 25th anniversary.
Some people in the crowd asked King Charles about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
A woman in the crowd told the hecklers to stop.
The royal couple launched The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out, events for community celebration in June.
King Charles tried to help cut a cake with a sword and played with large marbles made from a fallen tree.
They met with local community and charity groups.
The couple visited Holy Trinity Church and Market House in St Austell.
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There is tension between Israel and Iran as they exchange military attacks. Talks of the U.S. possibly negotiating with Iran are putting pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he opposes such negotiations. Israel and the U.S. seem to have different goals regarding the conflict with Iran.
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Israel carried out airstrikes in Iran, targeting command centers and weapons.
Iran responded by firing missiles at Israel, causing damage in Tel Aviv and injuring six people.
President Trump is considering new talks with Iran, creating tension with Netanyahu, who prefers continuing the conflict.
Netanyahu promised Israelis that the war would remove threats from Iran.
There is a belief that negotiations might prevent Netanyahu from pursuing the war further.
Israel's Defense Minister announced plans to set up a security zone in southern Lebanon as a protective measure.
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The ruins of Bradgate House, known as the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey, are set to reopen to the public as part of an ongoing conservation project. The project involves significant restoration work costing around £700,000 and is scheduled to allow visitors starting from 1 April 2026.
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Bradgate House is linked to Lady Jane Grey, who was briefly Queen of England for nine days in 1553.
Conservation work started last year with a budget of about £700,000.
More than 7,000 handmade bricks have been used so far to stabilize the ruins.
Lady Jane Grey was dethroned by Mary I and executed at age 17.
The site's chapel was restored by 4 July 2025.
Repairs include rebuilding a staircase tower and strengthening a large fireplace.
The site will reopen to the public on 1 April 2026, from 11am to 3pm.
The conservation project will continue even as the site is open to the public.
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The U.S. is considering peace talks with Iran to reduce conflict, but awaits a response from Iran. President Trump wants to end the war, but there is no confirmed agreement with Iran on the U.S.'s proposed plan. Israel is concerned about the potential outcomes of these talks, especially if they involve significant concessions.
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The U.S. and regional mediators are planning a possible peace summit with Iran.
President Trump is focused on ending the conflict but faces challenges due to Iran's influence in key areas.
The U.S. presented a 15-point plan to Iran and Israel, stating some agreement from Iran without clear evidence.
Israel is worried about the proposed peace deal, fearing it may not fully align with their goals.
Iran denies having committed to the concessions the U.S. claims.
Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are acting as intermediaries for the U.S. and Iran.
U.S. military preparations include directing the Army's 82nd Airborne division to the Middle East.
There is uncertainty within Iran's leadership following the new supreme leader's rise, causing communication issues.
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The family of a two-year-old boy in Gaza claims that Israeli soldiers tortured the child to get information about his father. The incident reportedly happened near a border area known as the Yellow Line.
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A family in Gaza says their two-year-old son was tortured by Israeli soldiers.
The soldiers allegedly wanted information about the boy's father.
The incident took place near a border area called the Yellow Line.
Al Jazeera reported the story, with journalist Tareq Abu Azzoum covering it.
The event has raised serious concerns and tensions in an already tense region.
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China has set a cap on fuel prices due to disruptions in oil flows caused by a conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. This disruption affects Asia significantly as a large portion of the world's oil is shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. Several Asian countries have taken steps to manage their fuel supplies amidst these challenges.
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China capped fuel prices for the first time in over ten years due to oil supply disruptions.
The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran disrupted oil shipping, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz.
As much as 25% of the world's seaborne oil trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting Asia heavily.
China set gasoline and diesel price ceilings at RMB 1,160 and RMB 1,115 per ton, respectively.
China ordered major energy companies to ensure stable production and transport of refined products.
Other Asian countries like Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines have also taken measures to deal with the oil supply disruption.
The Philippines declared a national energy emergency due to its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil imports.
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Oil Nut Bay resort in the British Virgin Islands offers a luxury vacation experience with a focus on health and wellness. The resort is known for its family-friendly activities, non-chemical mosquito control, and a wellness program called the Sundara Renew Experience.
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Oil Nut Bay is a 400-acre resort on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands.
The resort offers various family activities, including sports and kids' programs.
The Sundara Renew Experience is a four-day wellness program at the resort's spa.
Treatments in the wellness program include massages and ocean-inspired therapies.
The resort controls mosquitos with the BugOut Program, reducing mosquito species by 98% without chemicals.
Guests can stay in unique villas designed to blend in with the local environment.
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Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, is being considered as a possible contact for U.S. talks amid ongoing conflict following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Despite these discussions, Qalibaf himself denies any negotiations with the U.S., and questions remain about his actual power within Iran's political system after recent leadership changes.
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Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf is Iran's parliamentary speaker and a former Revolutionary Guard commander.
The U.S. and Israel conducted joint strikes on Iran last month, which led to ongoing conflict.
Reports suggest Qalibaf might be considered a U.S. contact for potential talks.
Qalibaf denies any discussions with the U.S.
Iran's political situation is unstable after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Mojtaba Khamenei, the new leader, supports Qalibaf, but his status is uncertain due to reported injuries.
Allegations of corruption and a crackdown on protesters are linked to Qalibaf.
Iran's Tasnim news agency claims reports about Qalibaf aim to create political discord within Iran.
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has significantly affected global oil prices, with a major impact on Asia. Many Asian countries, heavily reliant on oil from this route, are facing energy shortages, leading to government actions like work-from-home orders and fuel subsidies. In the Philippines and Thailand, people are experiencing immediate changes in their daily lives due to rising fuel costs and energy-saving measures.
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The Strait of Hormuz's effective closure has disrupted global oil supplies.
About 20% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Asian countries are heavily affected as nearly 90% of oil and gas through the strait is destined for them.
Oil prices have increased dramatically, causing economic strain.
The Philippines declared a national emergency due to the energy crisis.
Filipinos, including jeepney drivers, are experiencing reduced incomes due to high fuel prices.
Thailand has introduced energy-saving measures, such as working from home and advising against wearing suits to reduce air conditioning use.
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Investigators are looking into a collision at LaGuardia Airport between an Air Canada plane and a fire truck. The crash killed two pilots and injured several passengers. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is reviewing key evidence and will provide more information at a scheduled news conference.
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The collision involved an Air Canada plane and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York.
The crash resulted in the deaths of the two pilots.
Several passengers were injured, but most managed to escape safely.
A flight attendant survived being ejected onto the tarmac while still in her seat.
The NTSB is analyzing the cockpit voice recorder and tower communications.
The NTSB will share initial investigation findings at a news conference.
Questions remain as to why the fire truck was on the runway during the plane's landing.
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A new report from the World Meteorological Organization warns that the Earth's climate is severely imbalanced, leading to stronger and more dangerous storms. Human activities, especially the use of greenhouse gases, are trapping energy and warming the planet, causing long-term changes to ocean temperatures and sea levels.
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The Earth's energy system is unbalanced due to trapped energy from greenhouse gases.
This imbalance leads to increased global temperatures and more intense storms.
Ocean warming and sea-level rise are expected to continue for centuries.
91% of excess energy is stored in the oceans, doubling the rate of warming in the past 20 years.
Warmer oceans lead to stronger tropical storms and rising sea levels.
Heat increases the risk of diseases from mosquitoes and affects food security.
The report urged world leaders to address these issues proactively and collect more climate data.
The past 11 years have been the hottest on record, indicating the urgency of the climate crisis.
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Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's former first minister, denied focusing too much on gender reforms during her leadership. She reflected on her time in office, stating her continued support for trans rights and recalling important moments in her career, including her involvement in gender recognition reforms. Sturgeon expressed satisfaction with her decision to leave politics and stepped down after a long career.
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Nicola Sturgeon served as Scotland's first minister for eight years and led the Scottish National Party.
She denied being overly focused on gender reforms during her time as first minister.
The gender recognition reforms proposed by her government faced legal challenges from the UK government.
Sturgeon expressed ongoing support for trans rights and identified as a feminist.
Her leadership saw the SNP win multiple elections and navigate the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sturgeon decided not to seek re-election and stepped down from her role.
She cited personal highlights like becoming Scotland's first female first minister and introducing the Scottish Child Payment.
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NASA is watching a small asteroid named "2026 FM3" set to pass Earth on March 25, missing us by about 148,000 miles. Several other asteroids are also nearing Earth, but NASA says they do not pose a threat.
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Asteroid "2026 FM3" will pass Earth at about 148,000 miles on March 25.
It travels at approximately 12,168 miles per hour and is about 15 feet wide.
Other asteroids are visiting the Earth's vicinity, including "2026 FX3," "2026 FT2," "2026 FQ2," and "2026 FG3."
Small asteroids, up to 30 feet wide, hit Earth roughly once every ten years, typically without causing harm.
An asteroid named "2024 YR4" has a low chance of hitting Earth, but might collide with the Moon in 2032.
Large asteroids over 3,000 feet are extremely rare and could cause significant damage if they hit Earth.
Asteroids larger than 6 miles could lead to mass extinctions but are extremely unlikely to hit Earth.
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The upcoming fifth season of the Netflix series "Bridgerton" will focus on a central romance between Francesca Bridgerton, played by Hannah Dodd, and Michaela, portrayed by Masali Baduza. This marks the first time a same-sex romance is at the center of the show’s storyline.
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"Bridgerton" is preparing to release its fifth season on Netflix.
The main romance will be between two female characters: Francesca and Michaela.
This is the first central storyline featuring a same-sex romance in "Bridgerton".
Francesca's character was married to John Stirling, who died before this season.
Michaela is depicted as Lord Kilmartin's cousin who visits London.
The story explores Francesca's feelings as she reconsiders her future.
The show is based on Julia Quinn’s romance novels about the Bridgerton family.
Filming has started for the new eight-episode series.
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A woman set up a night camera in her bedroom and captured footage of her kitten suddenly hitting her face while she slept. The video, posted on TikTok, quickly became popular, with millions of views and likes.
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A woman used a night camera to record her sleeping, capturing an unexpected moment with her kitten.
In the video, the kitten strikes the woman's face, waking her up.
The woman smiles at the incident before going back to sleep.
The video was shared on TikTok by user @emmabean2828 and went viral.
As of now, the video has over 7.1 million views and 1.6 million likes.
Cats often swat for reasons like play, overstimulation, or seeking attention.
The video's dramatic look was enhanced by night camera effects and added music.
The TikTok community reacted with humor and intrigue to the video.
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Iranian missiles have hit central Israel, causing damage and raising concerns about the effectiveness of Israel's air defense systems. Reports mention that while many missiles are intercepted, some still manage to get through.
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Iranian missiles hit central Israel, causing damage.
Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of Israel's air defense systems.
Reports indicate that most missiles are intercepted, but some succeed in hitting targets.
Al Jazeera's Nida Ibrahim reported on the issue.
The situation increases worries about Israel's defense capabilities against missile threats.
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Russia launched a daytime drone attack on Ukraine, targeting cities in the west. The attack damaged a historic Unesco site in Lviv and resulted in several deaths and injuries across other regions.
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Russia used over 400 drones in a daytime attack on Ukraine.
Lviv's 16th-century Bernardine monastery, a Unesco site, was damaged in the attack.
Ukrainian cities Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Vinnytsia, and Ternopil were targeted.
Two people died and four were injured in Ivano-Frankivsk, including a child.
In Lviv, 13 people were reported injured.
Earlier, an overnight attack killed at least five people across Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Air Force noted a large number of drones entering from the north and described the attack as one of the largest in 24 hours.
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Researchers have filmed sperm whales headbutting each other for the first time, confirming old sailor reports of whales striking ships. This behavior was captured using drones over several years, showing mostly young whales engaging in these actions. The significance of this behavior is still being studied, with speculation about its purpose.
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Sperm whales were filmed headbutting each other for the first time.
The footage was captured by researchers from the University of St Andrews using drone technology.
This behavior supports historical accounts of whales striking ships, like the famous case of the Essex.
The recordings were made between 2020 and 2022 in the Azores and Balearic Islands.
The interactions mainly involved younger whales, not large adult males as previously thought.
Some researchers believe the headbutting might be related to male competition among whales.
The study suggests that future observations will help better understand the function of this behavior.
Drone technology is helping researchers observe and record whale behaviors that are difficult to see from boats.
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Two Air Canada pilots, Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther, died in a plane crash at LaGuardia Airport when their plane collided with a fire truck. The crash led to injuries for 41 people and closed the airport until Monday afternoon. An investigation is underway to find out what caused the accident.
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The crash involved an Air Canada plane and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
Pilots Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther were the ones who died.
The incident occurred at 23:40 local time on Sunday.
A total of 41 people were injured and taken to the hospital.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has started an investigation.
The investigation will use the plane's cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder.
Forest had learned to fly in 2018 and joined Air Canada in 2022.
A flight attendant survived after being ejected from the plane during the crash.
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A mixed-breed puppy resulting from a golden retriever and a Bernese mountain dog has gained attention online after a video showcasing the dog went viral on TikTok. The video shows the unique appearance of the puppy, which combines features from both popular breeds, and has gathered significant viewer engagement.
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The puppy is a mix of a golden retriever and a Bernese mountain dog.
A video of the dog, named Tootsie, was shared on TikTok and received over 1.5 million views and 232,000 likes.
Tootsie has a black coat with orange spots, embodying traits from both dog breeds.
People who watched the video commented on the dog's unique and cute appearance.
The mix is unofficially referred to as a "golden mountain dog" by some.
Golden retrievers are loved for being friendly and intelligent, making them good family pets.
Bernese mountain dogs are known for their large size and affectionate nature and were originally working dogs from the Swiss Alps.
The video highlights the charm of this unusual dog breed mix, capturing viewer interest.
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