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The Easter bunny has been a staple in many films, often depicted as cute and harmless, but sometimes also menacing and deadly. The Guardian has ranked Easter bunny movies, providing a list of 20 films that showcase the versatility of the Easter bunny character. The list includes Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) at number one, a film that combines live-action and animation, featuring a character with characteristics of many cartoon critters. Other notable mentions include Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) at number three, a stop-motion animated film by Aardman, and Watership Down (1978) at number two, an animated adaptation of Richard Adams's novel. The list also features films like Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), which includes a scene with the holy hand grenade of Antioch, and Donnie Darko (2001), which features a sinister figure in a metal-faced bunny suit. Other films, such as No Surrender (1985), Fatal Attraction (1987), and The Favourite (2018), also make the list. The ranking showcases a wide range of Easter bunny depictions, from cute and harmless to menacing and deadly, demonstrating the versatility of the character in cinema.

OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, has made a significant move into the media business by acquiring TBPN, a technology-focused talkshow closely watched by Silicon Valley insiders. The show, hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, broadcasts live for three hours every weekday from Los Angeles, featuring guests such as founders, venture capitalists, and major figures in the technology world. The acquisition is part of OpenAI's efforts to engage more authentically with the public at a pivotal moment for artificial intelligence. Fidji Simo, OpenAI's chief of strategy, stated that the company aims to create a space for real, constructive conversation about the changes AI creates. She emphasized that TBPN will continue to run its programming, choose its guests, and make its own editorial decisions, ensuring its credibility is maintained. TBPN is known for its unique ritual where guests announce their latest fundraising haul, accompanied by the hosts banging a gong. The show is broadcast on X, YouTube, and Spotify, and will continue to air daily at its regular time. Coogan expressed his excitement about the acquisition, calling it a 'full circle moment' given his longstanding ties to OpenAI's chief executive, Sam Altman, who funded his first company in 2013. This strategic move comes on the heels of OpenAI closing a $122 billion funding round amid the AI boom, highlighting the company's growing influence and investment in the technology sector.

A federal judge has thrown out the majority of Blake Lively's claims against Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director of the domestic violence film It Ends With Us.In a court ruling on Thursday, Judge Lewis Liman dismissed 10 of the 13 claims in Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni, including claims of sexual harassment, conspiracy, and defamation. Only three claims will now be heard at trial: breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation.The decision leaves Lively's case with a narrower focus, limited to her claims that Baldoni was behind a retaliatory campaign which shared and boosted negative stories about her online.“This case has always been and will remain focused on the devastating retaliation and the extraordinary steps the defendants took to destroy Blake Lively’s reputation because she stood up for safety on the set and that is the case that is going to trial,” Sigrid McCawley, an attorney for Lively, said in a statement.The case is set to go to trial in May after mediation failed last month.

Thames Water is reportedly close to securing a pact with England and Wales’ water regulator, Ofwat, that would prevent the imposition of fresh fines for the next four years, contingent on a substantial commitment to upgrade its infrastructure.The proposal, first tabled in June 2025, originates from the utility’s creditors, who are keen to avoid a scenario where the struggling company is temporarily renationalised. These lenders had already injected £3 bn of emergency financing last year to keep the business afloat.Having amassed a £17.6 bn debt burden since privatisation, Thames Water has been battling potential insolvency for over two years. A previous attempt to sell the firm collapsed when the preferred bidder, KKR, pulled out at the last minute.Under the contemplated agreement, Ofwat would accept “undertakings” from Thames Water, meaning the company would focus on rectifying the underlying service failures rather than paying penalties to the government. However, the deal would not shield the utility from possible sanctions by the Environment Agency or from ongoing legal actions.Pressure is mounting as Thames Water is projected to run out of cash in October, intensifying the urgency of reaching a resolution. Any settlement must undergo a three‑month public consultation, a process likely to attract criticism given that customer water bills are set to rise by more than a third by 2030, before accounting for inflation.Creditors have pledged that all outstanding fines will be settled and that regulators will gain greater transparency and accountability over the company’s efforts to curb pollution, leakage, and other performance targets introduced a year ago.Thames Water itself emphasised a “market‑led solution” that delivers swift improvements for both customers and the environment while progressing its operational and financial turnaround plan. The utility highlighted that it has launched its largest upgrade in 150 years, allocating a record £1.26 bn in capital investment—a 22% year‑on‑year increase in the first half of the 2025‑26 financial year—focused on fixing leaks, reducing pollution, and enhancing water quality.An Ofwat spokesperson noted that the regulator is carefully reviewing the creditors’ plans to ensure they produce a genuine turnaround in performance and bolster the company’s financial resilience for the benefit of both customers and the environment.

The Premier League title race may be all but over, but the battle for European places is heating up, with as many as 13 teams still in contention. The Champions League and Europa League have expanded, and the introduction of the Conference League has added another layer of complexity to the qualification process.Currently, just seven points separate Liverpool in fifth place and Bournemouth in 13th, making it the smallest gap between fifth and 13th at the start of April since the 1992-93 season. This close competition means that several teams have a realistic chance of qualifying for Europe.Nine English teams played in Europe this season, with six in the Champions League, two in the Europa League, and one in the Conference League. The Premier League is likely to earn at least one extra Champions League spot due to its teams' strong performance in Europe. Arsenal and Liverpool are still in the Champions League, while Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are in the Europa League, and Crystal Palace is in the Conference League.Champions League QualificationThe Premier League is all but certain to earn one of the two extra Champions League spots available for leagues whose teams perform best in Europe. There is also a possibility of two more Champions League spots for English clubs if Liverpool and Aston Villa win their respective European competitions and finish outside the top five.Europa League QualificationThere are at least two spots for English teams in the Europa League. If the top five Premier League sides qualify for the Champions League, the team that finishes sixth and the FA Cup winners will be in the Europa League. However, if a top-six team wins the FA Cup, the spot will go to the next-highest ranked team in the Premier League.Conference League QualificationManchester City earned a place in the Conference League by winning the League Cup, but will finish in the top six, so their spot passes down to the highest-placed team that have not already qualified for Europe. Depending on the FA Cup winner and European results, the team that finishes eighth, ninth, or 10th in the Premier League could qualify for the Conference League.Eleven English Teams Could Play in EuropeIn a highly unlikely scenario, 11 English teams could play in Europe next season if Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace win their respective European competitions while finishing outside the top five or six. This would result in seven teams in the Champions League, three in the Europa League, and one in the Conference League.Realistic ExpectationsMore realistically, five English teams will qualify for the Champions League, and a Europa League spot will go to the team finishing seventh due to a top-six team winning the FA Cup. This would mean the teams finishing in the top eight in the Premier League qualify for Europe.

Professional golfer Phil Mickelson has announced that he will not compete in next week's Masters Tournament due to an ongoing 'family health matter.'The 55-year-old, a six-time major winner, expressed his respect for Augusta National Golf Club and wished everyone the best of luck, stating he will be watching.Mickelson has had a notable career, winning the Masters in 2004, 2006, and 2010. He has also secured victories in two PGA Championships (2005 and 2021) and the Open Championship in 2013.This year's Masters would have marked Mickelson's 33rd start at Augusta. Only seven other players have achieved the feat of winning the tournament three times.Mickelson has been dealing with health issues and previously missed the first four LIV Golf events of the year. He returned to action last month at LIV Golf South Africa, finishing in a tie for 48th place.

After a prolonged period of uncertainty, the County Championship returns on Good Friday with renewed vigor, its schedule finally settled and the controversial three‑year Kookaburra ball trial abandoned.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is now trialling a full‑substitute system in domestic matches. Unlike the traditional “covering fielder” approach, a player can be replaced by a fully‑playing substitute for injury, illness or significant life events such as the birth of a child or a family health crisis.Alan Fordham, the ECB’s head of cricket operations, highlighted the change: “Most seasons we get three or four questions about a player being replaced to witness the birth of a child… the answer will now be yes.” He also recalled the Blair Tickner incident, where the New Zealander’s wife was diagnosed with leukaemia during a match, forcing him to continue playing with a ten‑man side.The substitute scheme is being tested at the ICC’s request, which asks member boards to experiment domestically before considering a similar rule for Test cricket. By allowing replacements for personal emergencies, the ECB has moved further than counterparts in India, Australia and South Africa.To curb potential abuse, any player replaced for illness or injury must observe an eight‑day “stand‑down” period before returning. Derbyshire head coach Mickey Arthur praised the intent but warned of loopholes, noting that the rule does not account for bye weeks, season‑ending fixtures or the transition from red‑ball to white‑ball cricket.Following a disappointing Ashes winter, the ECB is keen to restore the Championship’s relevance. Managing director Rob Key signalled that England‑team places are no longer guaranteed, urging county coaches and players to re‑engage.England head coach Brendon McCullum, speaking to counties via Zoom, stressed the competition’s value for talent identification, especially for players adept against high pace and spin. He also announced the return of Troy Cooley as the ECB’s pace‑bowling lead.Test captain Ben Stokes backed the message, urging players to seize the early weeks of the Championship as a platform for national selection: “It’s a great opportunity for a lot of people around the country… use it to push your case forward.”Enthusiasm is palpable across the counties. Glamorgan, back in Division One for the first time since 2005, aim to showcase their spinners. Lancashire chase promotion despite the late loss of Mitch Perry, while Surrey, Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire marshal their senior talent. Even clubs hit by setbacks—Leicestershire, plagued by injuries and the sudden withdrawal of captain Peter Handscomb, and Sussex, docked 12 points before the season began—remain determined as they kick off their fixtures at Grace Road.

A Lebanese‑French visual artist, Ali Cherri, has lodged a formal complaint with the French war‑crimes unit in Paris, accusing Israel of committing a war crime after a 2024 airstrike on his family home in Beirut killed his parents and a domestic worker. The filing marks the first time a French court has taken up a case concerning Israel’s bombing of Lebanon and is an unusual move by an individual to pursue war‑crimes accountability. Israel has faced repeated accusations of violating international humanitarian law in Lebanon and Gaza, including attacks on civilians, medical facilities and forced displacement, yet no Israeli officials have been prosecuted to date. Cherri said, "Our demand is that an investigation is opened so that we know for a fact what happened, to name this attack as a war crime against civilians, and hopefully be able to name the people responsible." The apartment, built by his grandparents in central Beirut, was struck a few hours before a cease‑fire between Hezbollah and Israel took effect on 26 November 2024. The 13‑month conflict had already claimed roughly 4,000 Lebanese lives. The blast, which gave no prior evacuation warning, destroyed three floors, killing Cherri’s 86‑year‑old father Mahmoud Naib Cherri, 76‑year‑old mother Nadira Hayek, their employee Birki Negesa and four other civilians. In February, Amnesty International’s investigation concluded there was no military target at the time of the strike and urged that the incident be examined as a war crime. Forensic Architecture, a UK‑based investigative group that helped draft the complaint, produced a 3‑D reconstruction of the building and identified the munition as a GBU‑39 guided bomb – a 250 lb US‑made weapon frequently used by Israel in Lebanon and Gaza. The analysis underscored the targeted nature of the attack and, according to the group, demonstrated direct responsibility of the Israeli army. Amnesty International’s regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, Heba Morayef, called the French civil complaint “a rare opportunity” to hold Israel accountable in a European court, given the usual impunity. The case arrives amid renewed hostilities: on 2 March Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel, prompting an Israeli aerial campaign and ground invasion that has killed 1,318 people so far. Photographer Mohammed Shehab, who collaborated with Forensic Architecture on the Cherri investigation, was himself killed in an Israeli strike on 11 March, which also claimed his infant daughter’s life and wounded his wife – an incident the group described as “circumstances similar” to the Cherri bombing. While Cherri doubts any Israeli officials will face criminal charges, he insists that filing the suit is a moral duty to give a voice to victims who cannot pursue legal recourse themselves.

NASA's Artemis II mission is on track to make history as four astronauts prepare to leave Earth's orbit and embark on a journey towards the moon. This 10-day voyage marks a significant milestone in the US space agency's ambitious plan to land humans back on the lunar surface this decade and establish a permanent presence there.The crew, consisting of three Americans and one Canadian, launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday. After a series of tests and preparations, they are set to perform a translunar injection burn, a six-minute engine firing that will send the Orion spacecraft on its path to the moon.During their journey, the astronauts will loop around the back of the moon, becoming the four people to travel the farthest from Earth in history. They will then use the moon's gravity to launch back home. This mission is expected to break the record for distance traveled away from Earth, currently held by the Apollo 13 crew, who reached 248,655 miles (400,171km) in 1970.The Artemis II mission is a crucial test of NASA's capabilities, with future missions aiming to land astronauts on the moon's south pole as early as 2028. The US is in a new space race with China, which plans to send a crewed mission to the same lunar region as early as 2030. NASA's long-term goal is to build a lunar base that can house a permanent human presence, bringing humanity closer to living on the moon and Mars.