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Just marshmallows and butter: a delicate buttery fruit cream for desserts
Buttercream is widely used in many desserts, yet some people avoid it because it feels too rich and heavy. If you’d like to make your dessert lighter and give it a subtle fruity touch, try combining butter with marshmallows. This unusual pairing works surprisingly well, creating a delicate and airy cream known as “Five-Minute” frosting. The name speaks for itself – the entire preparation takes just about five minutes. Quick Butter Cream – Marshmallow Recipe To prepare this simple yet original
Just marshmallows and butter: a delicate buttery fruit cream for desserts
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OpenAI submits US IPO paperwork following Anthropic as AI leaders move toward public markets
June 8 (Reuters) - ChatGPT creator OpenAI has confidentially submitted paperwork for a U.S. initial public offering, the company confirmed on Monday, aligning with rival Anthropic in moving toward the public markets as investors look for greater access to the artificial intelligence surge. OpenAI did not reveal the size or pricing details of the proposed offering and said no specific timeline has been set. “It may take some time because certain initiatives are easier to pursue as a private
OpenAI submits US IPO paperwork following Anthropic as AI leaders move toward public markets
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As Ukraine resists Russia’s invasion, certain regions report an increase in premature births
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — When Marharyta Nekhoroshyva first looked at her newborn son, fear overwhelmed her. He had arrived at just 26 weeks of pregnancy, weighing a mere 940 grams (2 pounds), and his diapers were no bigger than an adult’s palm. “The doctors told me that if he could make it through the first three days, he would be all right,” she recalled, her eyes filling with tears. “I don’t believe in God, but I found myself praying.” Now 9 months old, Mark is spirited and active, yet he
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Ukraine war update: Zelenskyy reveals he met Roman Abramovich in Kyiv as part of a backchannel to Putin
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Russian billionaire and former Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich visited him in Kyiv, offering to carry a message to the Kremlin regarding possible peace talks. Speaking to Sky News, Zelenskyy publicly confirmed for the first time that Abramovich had travelled to the Ukrainian capital and had some involvement in diplomatic contacts. “He came to Kyiv and told me, ‘I am speaking directly to you. I want to take a message from you and deliver it to
Ukraine war update: Zelenskyy reveals he met Roman Abramovich in Kyiv as part of a backchannel to Putin
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‘I don’t think we’ve ever been this close’: five writers reflect on their most unforgettable family vacations
‘Exploring Finland with our baby was a delight’ Finland has topped the world happiness rankings for years, but when I landed in Helsinki on one of my first flights with our nine-month-old, global accolades were the last thing on my mind. I was rumpled, tired and dreaming of sleep. My husband, Jake, and I had finally emerged from the blur of early parenthood and dared to imagine a trip abroad. My hopes were modest: a cold beer at sunset, a wander among trees, a few uninterrupted pages of a
‘I don’t think we’ve ever been this close’: five writers reflect on their most unforgettable family vacations
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A family getaway on four legs: donkey trekking through the Spanish Pyrenees
Legend has it that the 19th-century Parisian flâneur, determined not to hurry past the delights of the boulevard, would walk with a tortoise on a leash to slow his stride. That image came back to me as my donkey lowered his head for yet another thistle and I paused to take in the panorama while he chewed. In every direction, mountain ridges faded into layers of pale, misty blue. There was nothing to hear but the wind, the sharp whistles of marmots and the laughter of my two small children. I
A family getaway on four legs: donkey trekking through the Spanish Pyrenees
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China has unveiled the world’s tallest bridge, transforming life in a remote region
A new giant suspension bridge in southwest China has quickly become a magnet for travelers eager to capture dramatic selfies and share them on social media. Yet for local residents, the structure represents far more than a scenic backdrop. It provides a direct connection to a major highway, cutting travel time from several hours to just minutes, and stands as a symbol of large-scale investment that has brought high-speed internet to this once-remote region. The Huajiang Bridge stretches across
China has unveiled the world’s tallest bridge, transforming life in a remote region
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World Cup 2026: What are the major dates from the opening game through to the final?
Clear your schedule. The FIFA World Cup 2026 has arrived! From global icons like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane to emerging talents such as Lamine Yamal, Arda Guler, Yan Diomande and others, the world’s finest footballers will gather across North America for the sport’s biggest spectacle. Recommended Stories • list 1 of 4Everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums • list 2 of 4Confirmed squads for all 48 nations competing at the FIFA World
World Cup 2026: What are the major dates from the opening game through to the final?
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Researchers lose vital climate archive as ocean monitoring station faces shutdown amid Trump budget cuts
SEATTLE (AP) — Part of one of the most far-reaching ocean monitoring systems ever constructed will be taken offline this month as researchers sail off the coast of Oregon to retrieve a scientific buoy anchored deep in the Pacific Ocean. The buoy, positioned about 80 meters (260 feet) beneath the surface, is scheduled for removal on June 16 from the Ocean Observatories Initiative. This vast network, made up of more than 900 ocean sensors and built at a cost of $386 million, has delivered
Researchers lose vital climate archive as ocean monitoring station faces shutdown amid Trump budget cuts
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Restoring the Sea of Azov to its pre-war state will not be possible: a biologist explains why
The occupation of the Azov Sea coastline by Russian forces and the ongoing hostilities have severely affected the region’s environment. In particular, there is a real risk that species unique to this area could disappear. According to Maksym Vysochyn, PhD in Biological Sciences and Associate Professor at the Department of Ecology of Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas, the conflict may also have disrupted established bird migration routes. How have the war and
Restoring the Sea of Azov to its pre-war state will not be possible: a biologist explains why
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‘A feast for €12’: my hunt for the ultimate classic Turin trattoria
Turin is often described as one of Italy’s most exacting food capitals, shaped first by the refined tastes of the House of Savoy and later by the philosophy of the slow food movement. That heritage lives on in its grand cafés and historic restaurants, where dining can feel elegant and ceremonial. Yet that is only one side of the city. As a local, I’m far more attached to a humbler institution: the piòla. Piòle were never true restaurants. They were modest places to drink a glass of barbera,
‘A feast for €12’: my hunt for the ultimate classic Turin trattoria
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Ex-M&S leader appointed to address UK youth unemployment crisis
A former chief executive of Marks & Spencer has been named as a government adviser on employment, marking the latest effort to confront the escalating crisis of youth unemployment. Marc Bolland, who led the high street retailer between 2010 and 2016, is set to chair a summit bringing together senior business figures, as concerns grow that the UK could face a “lost generation” without swift and decisive action. Roughly 1 million young people aged 16 to 24 — around one in eight — are
Ex-M&S leader appointed to address UK youth unemployment crisis
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‘We heard the roof giving way’: how Russian strikes ravaged Kyiv’s cultural landmarks
For four years, Vitalina Martynovska and her colleagues had been preparing a full-scale renewal of Kyiv’s National Chornobyl Museum. The redesigned galleries featured modern, streamlined displays intended to present a renewed narrative of the reactor explosion on 26 April 1986 — the gravest nuclear disaster in history. The catastrophe hastened the collapse of the Soviet Union and remains a defining event in Ukraine’s modern identity. The updated museum was meant to highlight not only the heroic
‘We heard the roof giving way’: how Russian strikes ravaged Kyiv’s cultural landmarks
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‘I can imagine how John would react: that’s right, leave that in’: Paul McCartney on how former bandmates – and Oasis – shaped his reflective new album
“How far back would you like to go?” Paul McCartney asks as we sit side by side on a small sofa in his office overlooking London’s Soho Square. The space carries a deep, resinous scent with something faintly churchlike in the air. A large green glass candle rests on the windowsill, and beyond it plane trees shimmer in the bright early afternoon light. McCartney purchased the building in 1974, and it has long housed his publishing company and various creative ventures. On another floor, members
‘I can imagine how John would react: that’s right, leave that in’: Paul McCartney on how former bandmates – and Oasis – shaped his reflective new album
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Neymar injury puts Brazil star’s World Cup in doubt with calf scans required
Brazil’s preparations for the World Cup suffered an early setback after Neymar missed the national team’s first training session to undergo medical examinations, casting uncertainty over his role in the squad. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced that the 34-year-old forward, who is recovering from a right calf injury, did not participate in the closed training session at the Granja Comary complex. Instead, he was sent to a private clinic in Teresopolis for imaging tests to
Neymar injury puts Brazil star’s World Cup in doubt with calf scans required
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Israeli airstrike in Gaza City kills newly appointed leader of Hamas’s military wing
Mohammed Odeh, the commander of Hamas’s armed wing, was killed in an air strike in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, just days after his predecessor died in a comparable operation. According to local medics and witnesses, at least three Palestinians were killed and dozens injured when the strike hit a residential building in one of the busiest market districts of Gaza City. Israel’s military and the Shin Bet security agency said the buildings targeted were being used as a hideout by Odeh. Officials
Israeli airstrike in Gaza City kills newly appointed leader of Hamas’s military wing
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Q&A: Anna Gomez stands as the only Democrat on the FCC. She has a cautionary message for major media corporations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Each morning, Anna Gomez reaches for her phone with a single question in mind: Has President Donald Trump dismissed her yet? For the moment, she remains the only Democrat serving on the Federal Communications Commission. From that position, she has taken on what she views as an urgent responsibility — urging media organizations to resist what she describes as an administration determined to restrict free expression. Her most immediate concern is Disney, the parent company of
Q&A: Anna Gomez stands as the only Democrat on the FCC. She has a cautionary message for major media corporations
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A strong explosion has struck near a railway line in southwestern Pakistan, leaving at least 19 people dead
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide attacker drove an explosives-packed vehicle into the vicinity of a railway line just as a passenger train was passing through the southwestern city of Quetta on Sunday, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 70 others, authorities reported. The powerful blast caused two train carriages to derail and burst into flames, with thick black smoke rising above the scene, as seen in videos posted online. The bombing occurred in an area typically monitored by
A strong explosion has struck near a railway line in southwestern Pakistan, leaving at least 19 people dead
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The compromises Americans are making to pay for summer travel
Summer 2026 was expected to mark a strong return to big vacations for many Americans. Instead, rising fuel prices, uncertainty around long-haul routes and a more cautious economic outlook are reshaping the kinds of trips people feel comfortable taking. We spoke with travellers across the US to learn how their plans are evolving. This year’s travel season is proving unusually complex. Flight paths across parts of the Middle East have been disrupted, gas and jet fuel prices have climbed and
The compromises Americans are making to pay for summer travel
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Sharpest decline in petrol buying in six years drags retail sales across Great Britain
Drivers scaling back their petrol and fuel spending at the sharpest pace since the Covid lockdowns of 2020 pushed retail sales in Great Britain to their steepest monthly fall in a year. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that total retail sales volumes dropped by 1.3% in April compared with March. This marked the largest monthly decline since May of the previous year and was significantly worse than the -0.6% decrease analysts had anticipated. Fuel sales tumbled by more than 10%
Sharpest decline in petrol buying in six years drags retail sales across Great Britain
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