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Man charged over deaths of four people who drowned crossing Channel

A man is charged over the deaths of two men and two women who drowned trying to cross the Channel on Thursday.

Hundreds of Irish petrol stations run out of fuel as protests continue

Demonstrations due to high prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran are affecting traffic on several roads.

Watch: Beirut residents deal with aftermath of deadly Israeli attacks

BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week’s attacks.

Iran war: US negotiators arrive in Pakistan ahead of peace talks – follow live – BBC

Iran war: US negotiators arrive in Pakistan ahead of peace talks – follow live  BBCIran war live: Vance arrives in Pakistan to lead ceasefire talks  Al JazeeraMiddle East crisis live: US and Iranian envoys arrive in Islamabad for conditional peace talks  The GuardianLive updates: US and Iran negotiators arrive in Pakistan for peace talks  CNNUS, Iran teams in Pakistan for peace talks amid doubts over Lebanon, sanctions  Reuters

Sabrina Carpenter’s Hollywood story, Katseye’s ‘Golden’ moment and the best of Coachella Day 1 – Los Angeles Times

Sabrina Carpenter’s Hollywood story, Katseye’s ‘Golden’ moment and the best of Coachella Day 1  Los Angeles TimesSabrina Carpenter Wraps Coachella Around Her Finger With Hollywood-Ready Headlining Set  rollingstone.comSabrina Carpenter brings her hits (and Susan Sarandon?) to Coachella  YahooSabrina Carpenter brings out Will Ferrell to save her Coachella show  SFGATEEverything Sabrina Carpenter sang during her Coachella 2026 set  The Desert Sun

EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said its members had “increasing concerns” about the availability of jet fuel.

Dart and Burrage send GB to BJK Cup finals

Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage win the decisive doubles to send Great Britain through to the Billie Jean King Cup finals with victory against Australia.

NHS to offer second dose of MenB vaccine after Kent outbreak

Vaccines were offered to thousands of people who may have been exposed, including university students and school pupils in the area.

Masters Round 2: What to know about Rory McIlroy’s history-making round – The New York Times

Masters Round 2: What to know about Rory McIlroy’s history-making round  The New York TimesRory McIlroy leads by 6 shots to set 36-hole record at Masters  ESPNRory McIlroy has a 6-shot lead entering the 3rd round of the Masters. Can anyone make it close?  WRALMasters 2026 odds: Rory McIlroy betting favorite heading into weekend  USA TodayMasters 2026: There’s only one man who can stop Rory McIlroy  Golf Digest

‘Small business owners have significant creative control from start to finish’ — VistaPrint reveals the thinking behind its new AI logo maker service and how to stand out in the crowd

I spoke with Patrick Llewellyn, Vice President, Digital and Design Services at VistaPrint about branding, AI logos, and how small businesses can stand out

Mint Mobile’s new Samsung Galaxy S26 series deal can save you up to $900 — enough to cover an entire device

Quite possibly the best prepaid phone deal of the year so far

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from DJI’s new robovac to Artemis II iPhone photos

It’s been another packed week in the world of tech, and you can catch up with the major stories here.

TurboQuant isn’t the RAM crisis savior you’re hoping for, analysts say — as memory prices continue to look bleak

Where are we now with the RAM crisis? It’s still bleak, despite some positive glimmers of late — and I wouldn’t rely on TurboQuant to save the day.

Not a squat, not a deadlift — the trap bar deadlift ‘sits between’ the two, builds muscle fast and is safe for the over-50 crowd

This deadlift variation makes the move more like a squat, and it’s a perfect full-body muscle exercise

One week ’til Record Store Day 2026! The date, the top vinyl drops, and everything else you need to know

RSD happens but once a year, and it’s a refreshing return to bricks-and-mortar-store shopping for vinyl — so you’ll want to be ready

Women’s Six Nations 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Preview, Round 1 Fixtures

All the ways to watch Women’s Six Nations 2026 live streams online from anywhere for FREE, as world champions England seek an eighth straight title.

Beyond Paradise season 4 star would ‘love’ to do The Celebrity Traitors season 2 — and would be ‘terrified’ if one contestant came to Shipton Abbott

I’m all for BBC shows having an epic crossover episode — and one Beyond Paradise season 4 star has their eye on The Traitors.

‘There’s no one-size-fits-all office chair’: Vari explains the design decisions behind its award-winning chairs and desks, and how it’s bringing over 100 new products to market this year

I spoke with Jason McCann, Co-Founder and CEO at Vari, about chairs, desks, and modern workspace engineering challenges.