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James Bond and prog rock to feature in 2026 Proms

BBC Business Apr 21, 2026

Concerts celebrating Benjamin Britten, Steve Reich and Miles Davis also appear in the programme.

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US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl

BBC Entertainment Apr 20, 2026

Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.

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Supreme Court to review Catholic preschools’ bid for LGBTQ exemption

Washington Post Apr 20, 2026

The Colorado schools say they’re being excluded from funding because of their denial of enrollment to children of LGBTQ parents, which the state deems discriminatory.

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Two dead after planned fight near North Carolina school ends in shooting

Washington Post Apr 20, 2026

Several people were shot near a Winston-Salem middle school, authorities said.

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Louisiana gunman had sought mental health treatment, relatives say

Washington Post Apr 20, 2026

The man who killed eight children and wounded two women in Louisiana had sought mental health care from Veterans Affairs.

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Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57

BBC Entertainment Apr 20, 2026

The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell.

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Peter Kay to play four shows for hometown fans only

BBC Entertainment Apr 20, 2026

Kay is restricting the charity shows to people with a Bolton postmark

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Zoologist and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98

BBC Entertainment Apr 20, 2026

Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.

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Amy Winehouse's dad loses court case over auction

BBC Entertainment Apr 20, 2026

Mitch Winehouse accused two friends of profiting from items sold at auctions in the United States.

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Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship

NPR Apr 20, 2026

President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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A mine despoiled the beauty of the rainforest. This Goldman Prize winner took action

NPR Apr 20, 2026

"We women are the land guardians and keepers," says Theonila Roka Matbob of Papua New Guinea, recognized for her efforts to repair the environmental and social harms caused by a copper and gold mine.

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U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship. And, tariff refund portal launches

NPR Apr 20, 2026

U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. And, an online government portal for processing tariff refunds launches today.

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Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears

BBC Entertainment Apr 20, 2026

Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

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Spanish speakers learn strategies to pass English-only driving test in Florida

NPR Apr 20, 2026

A new English-only driving test rule in Florida is fueling a surge in strategy lessons for Spanish speakers where they learn to figure out the questions without having to take English language courses.

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Voters say they feel confused and misled on Virginia's redistricting vote

NPR Apr 20, 2026

Contradictory election mailers, conflicting TV ads and vague wording on the ballot have Virginia voters saying that the campaigns on either side of the redistricting vote are muddying the waters.

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Data centers are expensive, unpopular — and could be a tipping point in the midterms

NPR Apr 20, 2026

Anger over the data center boom has spilled into politics with voters unseating local politicians who support them. It's become an issue hard to ignore in the midterm elections.

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Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots

NPR Apr 20, 2026

The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smartwatches or an Oura Ring, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions.

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Who owns presidential records? Trump's Justice Department says it's him

NPR Apr 20, 2026

The Trump administration asserts that a nearly 50-year-old law requiring the preservation of presidential records is unconstitutional. Historians warn important papers could be destroyed.

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The Sonoran Desert teems with wildlife. These 3D scans could help protect its future

NPR Apr 20, 2026

A new art exhibit in Phoenix features some of the world's prickliest plants. It could also help save them.

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Morning news brief

NPR Apr 20, 2026

Trump announces planned Iran war peace talks, Tehran signals it may boycott negotiations amid ongoing U.S. naval pressure, businesses can now apply for Trump tariff refunds.

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Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal

BBC Front page Apr 20, 2026

The prime minister said he was "staggered" to find out last week that civil servants in the Foreign Office withheld information from him.

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