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Pakistan officials dismiss Afghan media reports and official statements about strikes on university in Kunar province as ‘blatant lie’

Mortars and missiles fired from Pakistan on Monday struck a university and civilian homes in north-eastern Afghanistan, killing seven people and wounding at least 85, Afghan officials said.

Pakistan denied the accusation of targeting a university.

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• The Guardian named as sports publisher of the year

• Jonathan Liew wins columnist of the year for fifth time

Guardian Sport won two top prizes at the prestigious Sports Journalists’ Association’s awards evening on Monday.

The Guardian won sports publisher of the year at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards night while Jonathan Liew was named columnist of the year for the fifth time in eight years, as well as winning bronze in the football journalist of the year category. Suzanne Wrack won bronze in the women’s football journalist of the year and Andy Bull won bronze in the sports feature writer of the year (long form) category.

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Resolution Foundation report says ‘crisis’ stems from rising ill-health and a failing system of benefits and job support

Britain has the third-highest rate of young people not in work or education among Europe’s richest countries because of rising ill-health and a failing system of benefits and job support, a report has warned.

The Resolution Foundation thinktank said the UK was facing a “crisis” in youth jobs amid a dramatic rise in the number of 16- to 24-year-olds who are not in education, employment or training (Neets) to almost 1 million – the highest level in more than a decade.

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Police warn of violent pornography and ‘toxic’ influencers as suicides outstrip homicides for third year running

The first teenage girl has been identified as having been driven to kill herself after domestic violence, as police chiefs blamed violent pornography and “toxic” influencers for being behind a rise in teen abuse.

Suicides after domestic abuse have outstripped homicides for the third year running, according to the Domestic Homicide Project, which records deaths in England and Wales after domestic abuse.

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China has blocked Meta's planned $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, ordering the deal withdrawn after months of scrutiny from both Beijing and Washington. "The decision to prohibit foreign investment in Manus was made in accordance with laws and regulations," reports CNBC, citing the National Development and Reform Commission. "It added that it has asked the parties involved to withdraw the acquisition transaction." From the report: The deal had attracted scrutiny from both China and Washington, as lawmakers in the U.S. have prohibited American investors from backing Chinese AI companies directly. Meanwhile, Beijing has increased efforts to discourage Chinese AI founders from moving business offshore. The Chinese government's intervention in the transaction drew alarm among tech founders and venture capitalists in the country who were hoping to take advantage of the so-called Singapore-washing model, where companies relocate from China to the city-state to avoid scrutiny from Beijing and Washington.

Manus was founded in China before relocating to Singapore. The company develops general purpose AI agents and launched its first general AI agent in March last year, which can execute complex tasks such as market research, coding and data analysis. The release saw the startup lauded as the next DeepSeek. Manus said it had passed $100 million in annual recurring revenue, or ARR, in December, eight months on from launching a product, which it claimed made it the fastest startup in the world at the time to hit the milestone from $0. The company raised $75 million in a round led by U.S. VC Benchmark in April last year.

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BrianFagioli writes: Notepad++ has finally made its way to macOS, and this time it is not through a compatibility layer. A new community-driven port brings the long-standing Windows text editor over as a fully native Mac application, built with Cocoa and compiled for both Apple Silicon and Intel systems. Instead of relying on Wine or similar tools, the project replaces the Windows-specific interface with a macOS-native one while keeping the core editing engine intact, allowing longtime users to retain the same workflow, shortcuts, and overall feel.

The port is independent from the original Notepad++ project but tracks upstream changes closely, with development happening in the open. It is code-signed and notarized, and notably avoids telemetry or ads. Plugin support is being rebuilt for macOS and is still evolving, but the groundwork is in place. While macOS already has several established editors, this effort is aimed squarely at users who want the familiar Notepad++ experience without relearning a new tool. You can download the app here.

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.Yellow-rumped Thornbill
Scientific Name: Acanthiza chrysorrhoa
Description: The Yellow-rumped Thornbill is the largest and probably the best-known thornbill, with a striking yellow rump. It is mainly grey-olive to grey-brown above to cream below, with a white-spotted black crown and a dark eye stripe. The tail is black, with white tips. The sexes are similar. Young birds have softer, fluffier plumage on the body, but are otherwise similar. Often seen in small flocks feeding on the ground, often with other thornbills and ground-feeding birds.
Similar species: The Yellow-rumped Thornbill is separated from the smaller Buff-rumped Thornbill, A. reguloides, by its bright yellow rump, paler underbody and distinctive dark eye stripe and spotted head.
Distribution: The Yellow-rumped Thornbill is found throughout eastern and south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania, as well in southern parts of the Northern Territory and on the Nullarbor Plain in Western Australia.
Habitat: The Yellow-rumped Thornbill is found on the ground in open habitats, such as woodlands, forests, shrublands and grasslands with some trees. It is also common in agricultural lands, along watercourses, beside roads and in parks and gardens. It is found in most climatic zones, but only sparse in tropics, arid zone and east of the Great Dividing Range.
Seasonal movements: Sedentary.
Feeding: The Yellow-rumped Thornbill feeds mainly on insects, but may sometimes eat seeds. It is primarily a ground-feeding bird, more so than most other thornbills, but stays near tree cover and will sometimes feed in shrubs or trees. Often seen in mixed flocks with other thornbills and birds such as Speckled Warblers and Weebills.
Breeding: Yellow-rumped Thornbills sometimes breed co-operatively, with a pair being assisted by one or two auxiliaries (helpers), which help to build the nest and feed the young. The nest is a large and untidy structure of grass and bark with two parts: an upper 'false' cup-shaped nest and a lower, domed, nest-chamber with a hooded entrance. The function of the false nest is not clearly understood, with many theories being put forward, such as: deterring predators or parasitic cuckoos, a roosting place for male or fledglings, a 'practice' nest for the helpers or as a 'displacement' activity for males. The nest is usually in the dense foliage of trees, near the end of branches or in vines or mistletoe. The female incubates the eggs alone, but is assisted by the male and any helpers with feeding and protecting the young.
Calls: Musical, cheery, tinkling song, ending with two clear whistled notes, repeated often.
Minimum Size: 10cm
Maximum Size: 12cm
Average size: 11cm
Average weight: 9g
Breeding season: In all months; mainly July to December
Clutch Size: Two to five, usually three or four.
Incubation: 17 days
Nestling Period: 19 days
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)

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Software security testing outfit Checkmarx has become the latest organization caught up in an ongoing attack on security-tool providers. The biz said data posted online appears to have come from one of its GitHub repositories after the Lapsus$ extortion crew claimed to have dumped the company’s source code, secrets, and other sensitive data.…

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Weer voor Rotterdam ☁️ - 28-04-2026 01:15 CEST

In één oogopslag:
• 11.7°C · Bewolkt ☁️ | Min 8.6°C / Max 18.6°C

Verwachting voor vandaag:
• Min 8.6°C, Max 18.6°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1022.8 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 18.0 km/u (5.0 m/s), richting: ↙ 58°

Uurlijkse voorspelling voor de komende 12 uur:

• 02:00: 11.3°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 6%, 🧭 1022.4 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 17.6 km/u (4.9 m/s), richting: ↙ 56°
• 03:00: 10.6°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 6%, 🧭 1022.4 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 18.7 km/u (5.2 m/s), richting: ↙ 48°
• 04:00: 9.9°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 5%, 🧭 1022.5 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 16.9 km/u (4.7 m/s), richting: ↙ 48°
• 05:00: 9.5°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 4%, 🧭 1022.2 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 16.6 km/u (4.6 m/s), richting: ↙ 37°
• 06:00: 9.2°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 4%, 🧭 1022.5 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 16.9 km/u (4.7 m/s), richting: ↙ 36°
• 07:00: 9.2°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 4%, 🧭 1022.5 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 17.3 km/u (4.8 m/s), richting: ↙ 43°
• 08:00: 9.8°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 4%, 🧭 1022.7 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 18.7 km/u (5.2 m/s), richting: ↙ 40°
• 09:00: 10.2°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 3%, 🧭 1023.1 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 20.9 km/u (5.8 m/s), richting: ↙ 40°
• 10:00: 11.1°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 3%, 🧭 1023.3 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 20.2 km/u (5.6 m/s), richting: ↙ 40°
• 11:00: 12.6°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 2%, 🧭 1023.4 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 19.8 km/u (5.5 m/s), richting: ↙ 45°
• 12:00: 14.6°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 1%, 🧭 1023.4 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 19.8 km/u (5.5 m/s), richting: ↙ 53°
• 13:00: 16.4°C (Zonnig) ☀️, Kans op neerslag 1%, 🧭 1023.3 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 20.9 km/u (5.8 m/s), richting: ↙ 59°

Voorspelling voor de komende dagen:

• woensdag 29 april: Min 9.2°C, Max 19.6°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 2%, 🧭 1026.2 hPa ↗️ +3.4 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 22.7 km/u (6.3 m/s), richting: ↙ 53°
• donderdag 30 april: Min 9.1°C, Max 19.7°C (Licht bewolkt) 🌤️, 🧭 1026.3 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 21.6 km/u (6.0 m/s), richting: ← 73°
• vrijdag 01 mei: Min 9.7°C, Max 19.2°C (Licht bewolkt) 🌤️, 🧭 1021.7 hPa ↘️ -4.6 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 20.0 km/u (5.6 m/s), richting: ← 91°
• zaterdag 02 mei: Min 10.6°C, Max 24.5°C (Zonnig) ☀️, Kans op neerslag 3%, 🧭 1015.0 hPa ↘️ -6.7 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 14.3 km/u (4.0 m/s), richting: ↖ 137°
• zondag 03 mei: Min 13.9°C, Max 19.0°C (Matige regen) 🌧️, Neerslag 7.5 mm, Kans op neerslag 19%, 🧭 1010.7 hPa ↘️ -4.3 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 14.9 km/u (4.1 m/s), richting: ↗ 222°
• maandag 04 mei: Min 12.6°C, Max 18.5°C (Matige regen) 🌧️, Neerslag 16.0 mm, Kans op neerslag 26%, 🧭 1009.0 hPa ↘️ -1.7 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 11.5 km/u (3.2 m/s), richting: ↖ 129°

Details:
• 🌡️ Huidige temperatuur (om 01:15): 11.7°C (Bewolkt)
• 🤚 Gevoelstemperatuur: 7.4°C (-4.3°C)
• 💨 Windsnelheid: 16.9 km/u (4.7 m/s), richting: ↙ 51°
• 🌬️ Windstoten: 33.5 km/h (9.3 m/s)
• 💧 Luchtvochtigheid: 62%
• 🧭 Luchtdruk: 1022.4 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/3h
• 👁️ Zichtbaarheid: 24.2 km
• ☀️ UV-index: 0.0
• 🌅 Zonsopgang: 06:20 · 🌇 Zonsondergang: 20:59

Luchtkwaliteit:
• AQI: 39 🟢 (Goed)
• PM2.5: 13.0 μg/m³
• PM10: 16.9 μg/m³

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EINDHOVEN (ANP) - Bij een vechtpartij in Eindhoven is maandagavond een persoon gewond geraakt door een messteek, meldt de politie op X. Dat gebeurde aan de Lijmbeekstraat, ten noorden van het centrum.

De politie schrijft op X dat het slachtoffer zelf naar de spoedeisende hulp wist te komen. Een persoon is aangehouden. De politie onderzoekt de toedracht van het steekincident.

BEIROET (ANP) - In het zuiden van Libanon zijn maandag vier mensen gedood bij Israëlische luchtaanvallen. Onder de dodelijke slachtoffers was een vrouw. 51 anderen raakten gewond, onder wie drie kinderen.

Sinds het staakt-het-vuren tussen Israël en Libanon op 17 april inging, zijn er minstens veertig mensen gedood door Israëlische luchtaanvallen in Libanon. Dat blijkt uit een telling door persbureau AFP op basis van cijfers van het Libanese ministerie van Gezondheid.

Volgens een woordvoerder van het Israëlische leger waren de luchtaanvallen maandag gericht op infrastructuur van Hezbollah in de Bekaa-vallei en het zuiden van Libanon.