Forget euphemism, Trump is using unabashed viciousness in his language against Iran

The Trump administration takes pleasure in deploying dysphemism to describe the killing of IraniansOn 23 March, Donald Trump said that if things didn’t go to his liking in Iran, “we just keep bombing our little hearts out”. A week later the US president told journalists on Air Force One: “You never know with Iran because we negotiate with them and then we always have to blow them up.”On 4 March, Pete Hegseth squirmed in pleasure as he described “death and destruction from the sky all day long”....

The Guardian سياسة منذ 4 أشهر

First look at the women's national championship: Who will win? South Carolina or UCLA?

PHOENIX — UCLA and South Carolina will meet in Sunday’s national championship game, staging a rematch from a regular-season meeting.This will be just the fifth time these teams have met with UCLA winning 77-62 on Nov. 24.So, who will win on Sunday? What is the matchup to watch? And who are the X-factors?Advertisement

The Athletic رياضة منذ 4 أشهر

Young people in China have found a digital lucky charm in Kris Jenner

AsiaYoung people in China have found a digital lucky charm in Kris JennerGen Z social media users are channeling the wealthy Kardashian-Jenner matriarch’s “momager” energy to manifest their own prosperity in a tough economy.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Reality TV star Kris Jenner in Los Angeles in 2024.Amy Sussman / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Dawn Liu and Erin TanBEIJING — Young people in China hoping to boost their chances of succe...

NBC News ترفيه منذ 4 أشهر

Tax refunds are trending a bit higher this year. Here's how people are spending them

Business Tax refunds are trending a bit higher this year. Here's how people are spending them April 4, 20265:00 AM ET By  Stephan Bisaha Some people are splurging with their tax refunds. Others are finding that their refunds are being swallowed up by the rising cost of gas. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Having a son who works for H&R Block has its perks, like getting him to handle your own filings. This tax season,...

NPR اقتصاد منذ 4 أشهر

Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what we do — and still don't — know about pain

Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what we do — and still don't — know about pain April 4, 20265:00 AM ET By  Marielle Segarra ,  Margaret Cirino oxygen/Getty Images When neurosurgeon and journalist Dr. Sanjay Gupta set out to write a book about pain, it wasn't because he felt like he had all the answers. It was because he was still so often mystified by it. Life Kit Dr. Sanjay Gupta wants to reframe your understanding of pain Dr. Sanjay Gupta wants you to reframe your understanding of pain Lis...

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Congress gave money for global HIV work. The Trump administration isn't spending it

U.S. work combatting HIV/AIDS has saved millions of lives globally. Under the Trump administration, funding has been slow in coming and unpredictable, wreaking havoc on people trying to do the work.(Image credit: Ben de la Cruz/NPR)

NPR سياسة منذ 4 أشهر

'I rejected Man City transfer because of Liverpool boss – he has something special'

'I rejected Man City transfer because of Liverpool boss – he has something special'The chance to work with Pep Guardiola didn't trump the opportunity to play under this Liverpool bossCommentsSportFasika Zelealem Senior Sports Reporter10:00, 04 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJurgen Klopp had tremendous influence(Image: Getty Images)Virgil van Dijk previously revealed the attraction of working under Jurgen Klopp prompted him to turn down the chance to join Manchester City. During his spell at...

Mirror Football رياضة منذ 4 أشهر

Rory McIlroy knows he mustn't sit near two golfers at Masters dinner in unwritten rule

Rory McIlroy knows he mustn't sit near two golfers at Masters dinner in unwritten ruleRory McIlroy is the defending Masters champion but will be aware of this unwritten golden ruleCommentsSportChris Burns Senior Sports Writer10:00, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesRory McIlroy will return to Augusta National as reigning Masters champion next week.(Image: Getty Images)Rory McIlroy may be returning to Augusta this year as defending champion, but it's likely he will follow the unwritten rule of wh...

Mirror Football رياضة منذ 4 أشهر

Cameron: Taylor won't fight me for her swansong

Irish legend Katie Taylor is set to have one final fight in her career, but Chantelle Cameron doesn’t expect to line up in the opposite corner.Cameron is the only professional opponent to have beaten Taylor, a loss which Taylor avenged in their subsequent rematch.

Sky Sports ترفيه منذ 4 أشهر

Soldiers gave away their locations inside one of Britain's top nuclear bases on Strava after using app to track their runs

Soldiers gave away their locations inside one of Britain's top nuclear bases on Strava after using app to track their runsBy ISABELLA MACHIN, REPORTER Published: 09:59, 4 April 2026 | Updated: 09:59, 4 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Daily Mail أخبار محلية منذ 4 أشهر

قرارگاه خاتم‌الانبیا: در صورت تعرض به مراکز دیپلماتیک، سفارتخانه‌های اسرائیل را می‌زنیم

سخنگوی قرارگاه مرکزی خاتم‌الانبیا گفت که بار دیگر به اسرائیل هشدار می‌دهیم در صورت هرگونه «تجاوز و تعرض» به هریک از سفارتخانه‌ها و مراکز دیپلماتیک جمهوری اسلامی، تمام سفارتخانه‌های اسرائیل، هدف مشروع ما بوده و مورد اصابت قرار خواهند گرفت.

Iran International سياسة منذ 4 أشهر

Pep Guardiola 'understands completely' if Rodri wants Real Madrid move, Man City won't block deal

Pep Guardiola “understands completely” if Rodri wants to join Real Madrid, after the Manchester City midfielder said he “could not turn” a move to the Spanish capital.Guardiola said he remained “positive” that the 29-year-old Spain international would renew his stay at City ahead of his contract expiring in 2027. He added the club’s stance of not standing in the way of any player who wished to move would apply to the former Villarreal and Atletico Madrid midfielder.Advertisement

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Iran says it hit Israel-linked vessel in Hormuz strait

TEHRAN: Iran attacked an Israel-affiliated ‌vessel with a drone in the Strait ⁠of Hormuz, setting the ship on fire, Iran’s state media said on ‌Saturday, ⁠citing the commander of the Revolutionary ⁠Guards navy. There was no ⁠immediate comment from ⁠Israel.

ARY News EN سياسة منذ 4 أشهر

Noor Mukadam case: SC fixes hearing of Zahir Jaffer’s review plea for April 8

The Supreme Court has fixed the hearing of Zahir Jaffer’s review plea in the Noor Mukadam murder case for Wednesday, April 8. Noor, aged 27 years, was found murdered at Zahir’s Islamabad residence in July 2021, with the probe revealing she was tortured by him before being beheaded. Zahir’s death sentence by the trial court had already been upheld by the Islamabad High Court (IHC), but he had sought a review of the verdict in July of last year. The convict, Zahir, seeks a review of his conviction...

Dawn أخبار محلية منذ 4 أشهر

Iran says strike hit close to its Bushehr nuclear facility, killing a guard and damaging a building

NewsWorldAmericasIran says strike hit close to its Bushehr nuclear facility, killing a guard and damaging a buildingIran’s atomic agency says an airstrike has hit near its Bushehr nuclear facility, killing a security guard and damaging a support buildingSam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin & Seung Min KimSaturday 04 April 2026 09:50 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","r...

The Independent سياسة منذ 4 أشهر

Schools to remain closed from April 6 to 25?- Fact-Check

LAHORE: The truth behind a viral claim regarding the closure of schools from April 6 to April 25 due to rising petrol prices has surfaced, ARY News reported. The Punjab School Education Department has categorically rejected a notification circulating on social media that claimed all schools would be closed during those dates. Noor-ul-Huda, the spokesperson for Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hyat, issued a statement clarifying that the provincial government has not made any such decision...

ARY News EN تعليم منذ 4 أشهر

Bahraini Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – Apr. 04, 2026

Karachi/Manama, April 04, 2026: The Bahraini Dinar (BHD) is trading at 739.30 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today according to major currency exchanges. The rate has remained largely stable at this level since late March, showing only minor fluctuations within the broader gradual softening trend that has characterized the pair since the temporary high of 745.46 PKR recorded on January 24. Looking back over recent months, the exchange rate has eased progressively: 743.48 PKR (Dec 13), 743.46 PKR (Dec 20)...

ARY News EN اقتصاد منذ 4 أشهر

Rs20 million fine for a deleted tweet: The cost of irreverence?

On March 30, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) slapped a Rs20 million fine on fast bowler Naseem Shah for a post that was promptly deleted from his X account, and for which he publicly apologised. The tweet, posted from Shah’s official X account, had quote-tweeted the PCB’s post, which featured Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz being welcomed by the interior minister and the cricket board’s chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, at the opening ceremony of the Pakistan Super League. Those who follow Shah on the...

Dawn تكنولوجيا منذ 4 أشهر

Pakistan assures no war-related surcharges for shipping agents

The Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs of Pakistan, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has said shipping agents had assured that no war-related surcharges were being imposed on in-transit shipments or shipments on other routes. Speaking at a high-level meeting with industry stakeholders, the minister outlined a series of measures aimed at easing the burden on traders. Customs officials have been instructed to investigate complaints of unjustified fees, with around 10 cases already processed. &#82...