Photos: Peak bloom in D.C. draws cherry blossom fans from near and far

Springtime means cherry blossoms in the nation's capital. On a recent breezy morning, with peak bloom still two days away, the Tidal Basin was packed with both blossoms and visitors.

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Reeves could tax pensions and wealth if economy worsens, says IFS

Chancellor may have to reconsider pledge not to raise taxes in light of ‘risky and changing world’, thinktank says

Pensioners and wealthy people could be the target of tax increases …

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Gérard Depardieu trial: prosecutor calls for 18-month suspended sentence

The French actor denies allegations during filming of Les Volets Vert, as defendants’ lawyers describe him as ‘sexual predator’ and ‘misogynist’

Gérard Depardieu should be found guilty of the “indisputable” …

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Thousands of British Steel jobs at risk as it considers closing blast furnaces in June

Chinese-owned group will start consultation on cutting roles, it told workers on Thursday

Source: Financial Times

Chadian civilians fear becoming the first victims of Sudan-Chad conflict

Tensions are escalating between Sudan and Chad. Khartoum has threatened its neighbour with attacks and accused it of supporting the Rapid Support Forces rebellion. According to Sudan, Chad is allowing …

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Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?

Vietnam's Prime Minister has said he would "golf all day long" with the US president if it benefits his country.

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Australian federal election date: Anthony Albanese calls poll for 3 May

Albanese visits governor general to kickstart five-week election campaign, with polls suggesting Labor is in a tight contest with Coalition under Peter Dutton

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The 25 best Amazon Spring Sale laptop deals 2025

Amazon's Big Spring Sale event is in full swing, and the laptop deals are out in force. Here are our top picks from Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP, and more.

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Lululemon says US consumers are cutting back on spending

Athleisure group’s shares sink as it warns on darkening sentiment among American customers

Source: Financial Times

Human rights groups rebuke Kristi Noem’s visit to El Salvador prison: ‘political theater’

Homeland security chief went to infamous prison holding deported Venezuelans as White House targets immigrants

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Human rights organizations on Thursday denounced the visit by …

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Detroit automaker shares fall after Trump's tariff announcement

President Donald Trump said he would place 25% tariffs on "all cars that are not made in the United States."

Source: CNBC