Equities Weaker but Not Overly Concerned on Iran: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today’s key themes for analysts and investors on “Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Universities in England could face fines for freedom of speech failures | Universities
Universities in England that fail to protect free speech could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income, and in some cases risk losing public funding, under a new complaints system, the government has said. The Office for Students (OfS) will run a “first-of-its-kind” scheme from the new academic year allowing university staff, external…
Iran war: What is happening on day 52 of the US-Israeli conflict? | Explainer News
Islamabad talks in limbo as Tehran says it will retaliate after US marines capture an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz. Published On 20 Apr 202620 Apr 2026 Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a second round of US-Iran talks is to be held in Pakistan on Monday – but Tehran has not confirmed…
NBA MVP finalists: Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic shortlisted for top individual award | NBA News
Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic are the finalists for this year’s NBA most valuable player (MVP) award. It means for the eighth consecutive year, the MVP will be an international one. Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP, is in the running to go back-to-back while Jokic is looking to win the…
Coachella 2026: Hailey Bieber’s Coachella ‘snub’ explained: Video reveals why she ‘pushed’ Billie Eilish
Many thought Hailey Bieber would be front and centre when Justin Biebersang one of his most romantic songs on the final night of ‘Bieberchella’. Mrs. Bieber herself was seemingly snubbed when her husband serenaded popstar Billie Eilish on the Coachella stage with his hit ‘One Less Lonely Girl’. But a now viral video has revealed…
William Hill owner Evoke in talks on £225m takeover by casino group Bally’s | William Hill
Evoke, the London-listed gambling company that owns William Hill and the 888 online casino brand, is in takeover talks with the US casino operator Bally’s Intralot. The heavily indebted company said in a statement to the stock market that it is in discussions with Bally’s “regarding a possible offer” for the business at 50p a…
BigBang Announces World Tour During Coachella Set
A BigBang world tour in the year 2026? Wow, fantastic baby. The legendary K-pop group, comprising current members Taeyang, G-Dragon and Daesung, announced a new world tour during their weekend two set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Sunday night. The tour will be in honor of BigBang’s 20th anniversary as group, which…
Ship struck and Strait shut
Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026. Stringer | Reuters Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from Singapore (yes, that’s right — not London this week!). Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. Flying into Singapore over the weekend gave me a…
Monte-Carlo TV Festival to Fete Kurt Russell, Kristin Scott Thomas
Kurt Russell and Kristin Scott Thomas will be the recipients of Monte-Carlo Television Festival’s Crystal Nymph Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the film and TV industry. Both awards will be presented by Prince Albert II of Monaco during the event’s 65th edition, taking place June 12–16 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. “We are…
2026 NFL draft: Mel Kiper’s favorite prospects by position
Mel Kiper Jr.Apr 19, 2026, 06:40 AM ET Close Mel Kiper Jr. has served as an NFL draft analyst for ESPN since 1984. He is a regular contributor on “SportsCenter,” ESPN studio shows and ESPN Radio. He is the co-host of the First Draft podcast, and he writes regularly for ESPN+. Multiple Authors You’ll see…