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Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?

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Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail? This week, Ukraine continued to target Russia's largest online retailer as the war between the two countries showed no sign of ending, the world of sport mourned two legends - footballer Kevin Keegan and cricket's Sir Garfield Sobers - and Prince George turned 13 . But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world over the past seven days? What information do we collect from this quiz? Try last week's quiz, or have a go at something from the archives . US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over'forced labour' imports Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures The Papers: 'Burnham eager to get drilling' and'Tardis fit for a King' 'Life-changing' MS drug to help people walk now on NHS in England Bonnie Tyler's funeral to be broadcast online to fans around the world Girl'youngest' to have conscious brain surgery for condition Hosepipe ban in force as drought threatens - is your area affected?


Frank Gardner: Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage

BBC News

Yemen's Houthi fighters claim to have attacked shipping in the Red Sea - a move that threatens to further escalate the already volatile situation in the Middle East. By forcing ships to turn back from the narrow Bab El Mandeb strait, they have threatened to choke off the main maritime route from Europe to Asia. It comes as US-Iran strikes continue and while a deal to develop Saudi Arabia's nuclear industry prompts fears of an arms race. So is the Middle East becoming more dangerous? So far, 2026 is sadly proving to be one of the more violent years for parts of the Middle East. For 12 consecutive nights, US Central Command (Centcom) has carried out air strikes on Iranian coastal radar, drone and missile bases.


Kuwait-Iraq border crossing hit in drone attack

Al Jazeera

What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain? Kuwait's Defence Ministry said a drone attack hit the Abdali border crossing with Iraq, causing damage but no casualties. The crossing is the country's main gateway for passenger and commercial traffic with Iraq. 'Our fight is to fix the system': India protesters demand accountability Rubio says US policy on Iran is'a head for an eye'


Burnham calls 20% business rates cut for English pubs a first step

BBC News

Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates from April, which the government estimates will save firms around £1,100 next year. In his third policy announcement since becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham called the plan a first step to help businesses, and said pubs in particular need to know that the cavalry is coming. It will cost £100m and be funded by a review of tax relief on firms such as vape shops which do not make a positive contribution to local communities, the government said. Some hospitality firms welcomed the move but others in the industry, such as hotels and restaurants, questioned why the 20% cut would not extend to them. Pubs have now had two rounds of relief - a 15% cut in April and a further 20% which will come into force next year.


Urgent evacuation warnings as Tropical Storm Bertha makes second landfall on US coast TODAY

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Trump's three-word threat as Iran opens up new front and oil surges to $100 per barrel Harry has reached a new low. It's such a slap in the face to his father... especially after what the King's friend told me: RICHARD EDEN Bravo cheating scandal explodes as'jealous' Nashville influencer LEAKS steamy video to destroy her Texas rival... and reality star cowboy drops insane breakup texts: 'You f***ing sl**' Prince William's'decoy' girlfriend Bryony Daniels, 44, who helped royal sneak off with Kate at St Andrews gets her own happily ever after as she weds Duke of Sutherland's nephew in gold brocade Emilia Wickstead dress Chain's unlimited'Pasta Pass' returns for an eye-watering $100 after six-year hiatus - but fans are already complaining they'll never get one I've had one myself (and the humiliating sex encounter with a 26-year-old to prove it)... so trust me, I can see all the signs: LIZ JONES Shock moment Joy Behar kisses married The View guest on the lips on live TV and his wife's reaction is revealed Olivia Wilde fires off on'creature' Elon Musk as she recalls the first time she met the Tesla'trillionaire' When to worry about your beer belly... millions of men ignore their paunch but DR PHILIPPA KAYE reveals the signs that it could be dangerous - and the 30-second test you must take now As a mother of three, I hid my cocaine in the airing cupboard and used while my family slept. No one had a clue... but this is what it did to my sex life and parenting. Ed Harris's future on Dutton Ranch revealed after he begged to'get out' of Taylor Sheridan show'Shining light' homecoming queen, 18, dies of brain aneurysm just weeks after she graduated from top private school New Jennifer Lopez drama that means she and Ben Affleck STILL'can't escape each other'... two whole years after divorce: As she posts nearly naked selfie with humiliating detail... friends reveal what she'has to suck up' and his'prickly' outbursts Russia'is helping Iran strike CIA bases in Middle East', Western officials fear Brutal truth about Mounjaro-jowls Rosie O'Donnell.... even her $90,000 facelift can't hide this: CAROLINE BULLOCK Honest widower, 76, alerted IRS after they accidentally sent him $20k refund he wasn't owed... now its idiot staff are ruining his finances and threatening to seize his farm MORE: Urgent warning to brace for catastrophic'Ring of Fire' disaster as global megaquake chain reaction sparks fears for MILLIONS in its path: 'Super overdue' Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to strike the US coast for a second time as forecasters warn that millions of residents could feel the impact within hours. The heart of the storm has moved back into the Gulf of America after making its first landfall Wednesday afternoon in Alabama and Louisiana .


Has Russia helped Iran target CIA sites in the Gulf?

Al Jazeera

What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain? Has Russia helped Iran target CIA sites in the Gulf? When US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Secretary Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in Manila, on the margins of a summit of Southeast Asian nations, Moscow's war on Ukraine was officially the top agenda item. But the meeting between Rubio and Lavrov was held under the shadow of fresh reports suggesting that Russia might be playing a more active role than it has publicly acknowledged in Iran's attacks on United States military sites in the Middle East. Three days into the war, on March 3, The Washington Post reported that a CIA station in the US embassy in Riyadh had been targeted, according to two people familiar with the matter.


Google fined 890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals

BBC News

Google has been fined €890m (£759m) by the EU for allegedly abusing its power by favouring its own apps and services over those from rivals. It is the first major action against the tech giant under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), a landmark law aimed at curbing the power of the world's biggest tech companies. The Commission argued Google's practices limited consumer choice and gave its own services an unfair advantage over rivals. But the firm criticised the decision, arguing the EU's requirements could damage services used by millions of European customers. To comply, we are having to strip away real-time Search features Europeans love - like instant pricing and direct availability for hotels, flights and restaurants - and dismantle safety protections on Google Play, said Google's president of global affairs Kent Walker.


The hidden left-wing network powering a 'conservative' rebellion against a major Trump priority

FOX News

Humans First, a grassroots conservative movement against AI data centers, enlisted Green Party figures and Democratic-aligned activists for its nationwide protests.


Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles

BBC News

Amazon's head of gaming Jeff Gattis has told the BBC he believes the rising cost of tech means people will turn to streaming games online rather than buying new consoles. He said the tech has developed a lot in recent years, making it more viable than it used to be - but accepted some people will still buy their own hardware. While cloud gaming has long been billed as the future of video games, previous efforts have failed to gain widespread adoption - leading to the high-profile closure of Google Stadia in 2023. Many firms already offer this as part of their subscription services, including giants Sony and Microsoft, but people continue to favour installing games on their own machines. Gattis' comments come as Amazon has announced it is integrating its cloud gaming service Luna into the Prime Video app to sit alongside its shows and films.


EU hits Google with new 1bn fine, saying it broke digital antitrust rules

Al Jazeera

The European Union has fined Google 890 million euros ($1bn), saying the technology giant broke digital antitrust rules by steering users of Google Play and its search engine towards its own services and apps at the expense of rivals. Thursday's penalty is the latest in Brussels' crackdown on Big Tech, which has seen the bloc lead the world in reining in the largest firms from Silicon Valley to Beijing. The European Commission, the bloc's executive branch, said it was acting in the interest of consumers. "The best products should succeed because they're better, not because they're owned by the company running the search engine. And European consumers have a right to be told by app developers where to sign up to the best offers, even when the app store owner does not get a cut," said Teresa Ribera, the commission's executive vice president for clean, just and competitive transition.