The US Navy Commander’s handbook on naval operations law from 2022 defines a blockade as a “belligerent operation to prevent vessels and/or aircraft of all States, enemy and neutral, from entering or exiting specified ports, airfields, or coastal areas belonging to, occupied by, or under the control of an enemy State”. Source link
Justin Rose hits three birdies in a row to move up from fourth to the top of the leaderboard in the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Source link
Capita has limited the online functionality of its Civil Service Pensions Scheme (CSPS) member portal after confirming an “issue” briefly exposed the personal data of public sector workers. This breach took place “for around 35 minutes” on March 30, Capita said, “affecting the accuracy of a small number of Annual Benefit Statements (ABS) generated in…
Justin Rose hits three birdies in a row to move up from fourth to the top of the leaderboard in the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Source link
One thing that is great about music is its ability to uplift, even when — especially when — shit is bleak. Renaissance man David Byrne doesn’t shy away from the bad in the world; in fact, his songs often meditate on life’s complexities and the conflicting emotions they bring.  At Coachella, he and his untethered…
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Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3% to trade below $71,000 into Sunday’s weekly close after negotiations to end the US-Iran war broke down. Key points: Bitcoin shed its gains as negotiations between the US and Iran broke down. The Strait of Hormuz becomes a flashpoint again as US President Donald Trump demanded that it be reopened. BTC…
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in the Hungarian election after 16 years in power, with the opposition on course for a landslide win. Péter Magyar is set to be the country’s new prime minister, after record numbers turned out for an election which was seen as pivotal to the future of Hungary and…
Howe issued similar words after a bruising defeat against bitter rivals Sunderland last time out. A response was sorely needed and the Newcastle head coach attempted to jolt his side by wielding the axe. Stalwarts Dan Burn and Kieran Trippier were dropped as Howe made six changes and named a noticeably younger starting line-up. Aaron…