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londonReuters — A man who killed his domestically abused wife by jumping off a bridge was jailed on Friday for her murder following a landmark trial in Scotland. Kimberly Milne, 28, died in July 2023 after falling from a bridge on a main road in Dundee and being hit by a car. The High Court in Glasgow heard how her husband Lee Milne, 39, had been violent and controlling towards her in the months leading up to her death, including in the hours before he took his own life. It is the first time a criminal has been held criminally…

Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are considering a summer move for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rodgers.Despite signing a new long-term contract until 2031 last year, Villa are expected to face interest in Rodgers, who continues to develop under the guidance of manager Unai Emery. However, Villa are in a strong position and the 23-year-old has five years left on his contract, meaning he will be one of the most valuable players this summer. Villa are also on track to qualify for the Champions League in fourth place, five points behind fifth-placed Liverpool, and are also in the running…

This one. The clock is running low. Tonight is your last chance to save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These discounts end at 11:59 PM PT. Register here to secure your limited time offer. What Disrupt offers every year This year, Disrupt will take over Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13th to 15th, bringing together 10,000 founders, venture capitalists, operators, and technology leaders for a curated three-day experience focused on real outcomes. Attendees will return for: High signal access to those actively building and investing. Conversations that lead to deals, partnerships, and employment. Ready-to-use…

Consumer confidence fell to an all-time low in April as concerns grew over rising energy prices and the wider impact of the Iran war, according to a University of Michigan survey on Friday.The university’s composite index of consumer sentiment fell to 47.6, a 10.7% drop from March and the lowest on record. The current situation and expectations index also fell by double digits on a monthly basis.The decline in sentiment coincides with a sharp rise in inflation expectations, with respondents expecting prices to rise 4.8% a year from now, a full point increase from the March reading to the highest…

Huai’an, China – March 9: Vehicles lined up at a gas station in Huai’an, Jiangsu Province, China, on March 9, 2026. Zhao Qirui | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesChina’s factory prices rose for the first time in more than three years as consumer inflation slowed in March as oil prices soared as the Iran war transformed global energy markets.The producer price index rose 0.5% year-on-year, the first increase since September 2022, ending the longest deflationary trend in decades. The PPI for the first quarter decreased by 0.6% compared to the same period last year. Data released by the National…

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance speaks to the media before boarding the Second Air Force, scheduled to depart for Pakistan for talks on Iran, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., April 10, 2026. Jacqueline Martin | via ReutersVice President J.D. Vance said Friday that he believes negotiations with Iran to end the six-week war will be “positive,” but warned Iran’s diplomatic team not to “leave us at their mercy.”Vance spoke to reporters before boarding the Second Air Force at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to fly to Pakistan for talks scheduled to begin in Islamabad on Saturday.The sit-in comes as a…

Pairings and tee times for the second round of the 90th Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.Ninety-one players will take part in this year’s opening round of the men’s major, with Rory McIlroy returning as the defending champion after a dramatic victory over Justin Rose in last year’s playoffs. McIlroy made a strong start to his title defense with an opening round 67 and the Northern Irishman was named in Friday’s second-half starters, teeing off at 6.44pm BST alongside Players champion Cameron Young and US Amateur champion Mason Howell. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible…

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk logos.Mike Blake | Tom Little | ReutersMarket share of most popular weight loss drug manufacturers in India, Eli Lillyfell in March, but rival Novo Nordisk held steady even as Indian generic drug makers flooded the market with lower-priced generic drugs.Eli Lilly’s Indian market share in the GLP‑1 category of weight loss drugs fell to 56% in March from 61% the previous month, according to data from industry information provider Pharmarac. Novo Nordisk’s market share is stable at 25%. India is a key market, with approximately 100 million people living with diabetes and nearly a quarter…

This report is from this week’s The Tech Download newsletter. See what you see? You can subscribe here.Last week saw some progress, albeit with uncertainty and stagnation, toward ending the Iran war.A two-week ceasefire was agreed on Wednesday, and although it appears fragile, hopes the conflict could be nearing an end are prompting analysts to look ahead and assess the long-term impact on the global tech industry.Exports of helium, a key raw material for chipmaking and other manufacturing processes, have already been sharply reduced by the fighting, and some European companies are facing delays in semiconductor deliveries from Asia due…

Cuba’s Díaz-Canel vows to resist US pressure to resign as President Trump intensifies threats and tightens oil blockade on Cuba.Published April 10, 2026April 10, 2026Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says he will not bow to U.S. pressure to resign.”Resignation is not part of our vocabulary,” he said in an interview with NBC News on Thursday.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe president described communist-ruled Cuba as a “free and sovereign nation” with the right to “self-determination,” adding that the island “does not submit to the agenda of the United States.””People in leadership positions in Cuba are not elected by the…