Amazon shares climbed to their highest closing level since November 2025, settling at 250.56 on Friday, just 1.4 points shy of the all-time record high of 254. The stock has risen 20 percent throughout April, posting gains in nine of the past 10 trading sessions, and is up 8.6 percent for the year so far.
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Austrian police announced late Saturday that rat poison had been detected in a jar of HiPP baby food, prompting a nationwide recall of the product from SPAR supermarkets amid concerns over possible tampering.
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Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to blocking commercial ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz until the United States lifts its blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions as a fragile ceasefire nears its expiration on Wednesday.
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Ben Shelton of the United States advanced to the final of the BMW Open in Munich, Germany, by defeating qualifier Alex Molcan of Slovakia 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals on Saturday, setting up a championship match against Flavio Cobolli of Italy, who upset top-seeded defending champion Alexander Zverev of Germany 6-3, 6-3.
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Police in Trinidad and Tobago have launched an investigation after discovering the remains of 56 bodies, mostly infants, in a mass grave at Cumuto Cemetery on Saturday. The site, located about 40 kilometers east of the capital, Port of Spain, contained the corpses of at least 50 babies and six adults, including four men and two women.
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Historian Anna Keay has been appointed to write the first official biography of Queen Elizabeth II, granting her unprecedented access to the late monarch's private papers and marking a significant opening of the Royal Archives.
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British holidaymakers planning trips to Spain face immediate and future disruptions, with air traffic control strikes set to begin at 14 airports on Friday, April 17 and a major northwest airport scheduled for a full closure next year.
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Edmonton, Alberta - The Edmonton Oilers will host the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the NHL playoffs after securing home-ice advantage with a 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night, while the Ducks clinched the Pacific Division's third seed by edging the Nashville Predators 5-4 in their regular-season finale.
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As summer approaches, many people are seeking efficient ways to achieve smooth skin for upcoming beach outings, festivals, and holidays. The Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset has emerged as a popular at-home option, offering salon-quality results in as little as 24 minutes for a full-body treatment.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. The San Diego Padres snapped a scoreless tie with three runs in the late innings to secure a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night at Angel Stadium, halting the Angels' recent offensive surge.
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Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board released results on Friday for 632,788 candidates who took the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, while announcing the arrest of two candidates and one parent for allegedly using artificial intelligence and electronic tools to falsify scores.
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French actress Nadia Farès, best known for her role in the 2000 thriller The Crimson Rivers, died on April 17, 2026, at the age of 57, her family announced. She had been found unconscious in a swimming pool at a private gym in Paris's 9th arrondissement on April 11 and suffered a cardiac arrest that left her in a coma until her death at Pitié-Salpê...
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The Solana cryptocurrency's SOL token surged about 10 percent over the past five days, reaching a three-week high near $85 on Friday, driven by improved global risk appetite following announcements of an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
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Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone announced on Sunday that they are expecting their second child, sharing the news through a collaborative Instagram post that featured their daughter, Dua, holding a positive pregnancy test kit.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India is preparing to extend Ajit Agarkar's tenure as chief selector by one year, keeping him in the role until June 2027 to ensure leadership stability ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. Agarkar assumed the position in mid-2023 following Chetan Sharma's departure amid controversy.
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Channel 4's popular dating show First Dates returned last week with a new series, featuring blind dates at an upscale restaurant in Bath where singles meet matches arranged by host Fred Sirieix and his team. The latest episode, airing tonight at 10 p.m.
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Chelsea suffered a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, extending their winless run and complicating their push for Champions League qualification, while two key players sustained injuries that could impact upcoming fixtures.
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In Hyderabad on Saturday, Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre suffered a hamstring tear during a 10-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, raising concerns about the 18-year-old's availability for upcoming matches.
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Buckley Carlson, son of conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, has departed his role as deputy press secretary to Vice President JD Vance to launch his own political consulting firm, according to officials familiar with the matter. Carlson notified Vance's office of his plans as early as December, well before recent escalations in U.S.
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Skechers trainers, renowned for their comfort and versatility, are seeing a surge in popularity among shoppers seeking affordable footwear for everyday wear and light activity. Several models are currently discounted across major retailers, with prices dropping as low as £22 through promotional offers, making them accessible for spring wardrobes.
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