
How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing’s ambition
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of “raising lobsters” in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
MONDAY, 06 APRIL 2026, 12:47

The AI agent sparked a frenzy of “raising lobsters” in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.

After a 39-year absence, Leeds are back in the FA Cup semi-finals, with the supporters dreaming of a trophy after a dramatic win over West Ham.

Caroline Dubois floored a bloodied Terri Harper before outpointing her British rival to become the unified lightweight world champion in London.

Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders hints that midfielder Bernardo Silva’s could be leaving in the summer.

The BBC’s Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.

Conflict has spread across the Middle East since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on 28 February.

The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.

Britain’s Chantelle Cameron put on a dominant performance to beat Michaela Kotaskova and claim the vacant WBO light-middleweight world title at the Olympia in London.

Construction on the ultra-luxury The Cape Town Edition hotel and private residences within the V&A Waterfront is progressing well.
Late Hammers comeback forces penalties but Leeds hold nerve to advance

Leeds United will play Chelsea at Wembley after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in almost four decades, while Manchester City take on Southampton.

Leinster turn on the style in the second half to beat Edinburgh 49-31 in a chaotic Champions Cup last-16 game at the Aviva Stadium.

Noah Campbell’s family say he was a “talented, versatile sportsman” who was “incredibly well-liked”.

Essex wrap up an innings and 137 run victory at Hampshire as Matt Critchley takes 5-9 to go with his knock of 173.
The County Championship’s 2026 season has begun and this year sees several South Africans in the mix in England during the winter season.

Five men and two women at a peace camp at RAF Lakenheath are held on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action.
Seven people died on Easter Sunday in a deadly crash in the Eastern Cape. The crash occurred at around 15:00 on the M17 between KwaZakhele and Motherwell in Gqeberha.

Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a “hybrid regime of electoral autocracy”.

The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.