Iran's FM Araghchi arrives in Pakistan ahead of planned US ceasefire talksIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the United States, amid conflicting signals on whether he would meet with US negotiators there. The White House said special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would leave for Pakistan on Saturday morning to continue talks with Iran. #Iran039s #Araghchi #arrives #Pakistan #ahead #planned #ceasefire #talks

Iran's FM Araghchi arrives in Pakistan ahead of planned US ceasefire talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the United States, amid conflicting signals on whether he would meet with US negotiators there. The White House said special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would leave for Pakistan on Saturday morning to continue talks with Iran. #Iran039s #Araghchi #arrives #Pakistan #ahead #planned #ceasefire #talks

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the United States, amid conflicting signals on whether he would meet with US negotiators there. The White House said special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would leave for Pakistan on Saturday morning to continue talks with Iran.

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Millwall receives apology over use of club badge in anti-racism booklet <div id="content-body-70901656" itemprop="articleBody"><p>Promotion-chasing Millwall has received an apology from Westminster Council after the club’s badge was used in an illustration depicting a white supremacist in a children’s anti-racism booklet distributed in primary schools.</p><p>Millwall’s Supporters’ ‌Club said on <i>X</i> that legal action was still being considered after a ‘serious misuse’ of its registered rampant lion ⁠badge—saying it created a false and damaging image of the club.</p><p>“The council has confirmed no more copies of the image with the club’s logo will ‌be made or distributed by them, and all remaining material in their possession will be destroyed,” a statement on ‌ <i>X</i> said.</p><p>“The club is still considering its legal position on the ‌matter ⁠and is unable to comment further.”</p><p>Westminster Council’s booklet highlighted ⁠the career of Paul Canoville, the first Black player to play for Chelsea.</p><p>The illustration of the white supremacist, wearing a Ku Klux Klan-style white hood and robes emblazoned with the club’s badge, is placed ‌next to a photograph of Canoville, who has a speech bubble that says: “Racism never went away. I was badly abused in a reserve match at Millwall, but then I could show the racists ‌my 1984 2nd Division Champions medal!”</p><p><b>READ: <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/michael-carrick-manchester-united-head-coach-remains-positive/article70900807.ece" target="_blank">Carrick keen to balance short-term success with building for the future</a></b></p><p>In its apology, Westminster Council said it accepted the use of the image was “an insensitive way to illustrate the historic problem of racism within ⁠football.”</p><p>“The booklet has been removed from circulation, and we are reviewing processes to ensure this doesn’t happen again,” it said in a statement.</p><p>The ‌Paul Canoville Foundation issued a statement saying it had no involvement in the commissioning or production of the booklet, although the former Chelsea player did make a personal appearance to meet students as part of the associated programme.</p><p>“We understand the illustration in question is a depiction of a real incident Paul experienced whilst playing for Chelsea Reserves against ‌Millwall Reserves in the 1980s, in which he was subjected to serious racial abuse by a number of individuals wearing Ku Klux Klan-style white hoods,” it said.</p><p>“This was one of many incidents of ⁠racist abuse Paul endured during his career, incidents that form the foundation ⁠of the educational and cultural work the Foundation exists to advance.”</p><p>The foundation added that it was not in a position ‌to speak for other parties’ editorial decisions.</p><p>South London club Millwall is pushing for promotion to the top flight for the first time since 1990 and is in third place with two games remaining.</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 24, 2026</p></div> #Millwall #receives #apology #club #badge #antiracism #booklet

Deadspin | Mariners’ big bats waking up ahead of series at Cardinals <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28774835.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28774835.jpg" alt="MLB: Athletics at Seattle Mariners" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Apr 20, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (12) hits an RBI-double against the Athletics during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images  </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>Maybe the Seattle Mariners’ big three are finally getting over their World Baseball Classic hangovers.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>Over their just-completed six-game homestand, Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez and Josh Naylor’s bats started to heat up.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>The Mariners went 3-3 against a pair of American League West rivals, the Texas Rangers and the Athletics, and start a six-game trip Friday in St. Louis with an interleague encounter against the Cardinals.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>With two outs in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday and the score tied at 4-4 against the A’s, Raleigh grounded a single to center field. Rodriguez followed by grounding a single to left, sending Raleigh to second, and he scored on Naylor’s line-drive single to left.</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>“These guys have really found a good groove,” Mariners manager Dan Wilson said. “Their at-bats have been outstanding, I was super impressed there with two outs, Cal getting the hit up the middle, Julio going into the hole and then Naylor going the other way to win it.”</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>Entering that homestand, the Mariners’ Nos. 2-4 hitters were scuffling. Raleigh was batting .169 with two homers and 11 RBIs, Rodriguez was hitting .200 with one homer and six RBIs, and Naylor was at .118 with two homers and seven RBIs.</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>During the six games, Raleigh went 7-for-24 with three homers — one in each of the past three games — and three RBIs; Rodriguez was 9-for-23 with two RBIs; and Naylor was 9-for-17 with three RBIs.</p> </section><section id="section-8"> <p>“You work hard to get those results,” Naylor said. “It’s a hard game we play. It’s arguably the hardest sport. We chose to play it — and we’re idiots for choosing it — but we did. And we have decided to come to this ballpark every day and grind.”</p> </section><br/><section id="section-9"> <p>The Mariners hope to continue to progress on the road, where they’re 1-8 this season with eight consecutive defeats. They’ve been outscored 33-19 during the skid.</p> </section> <section id="section-10"> <p>“We’ll take this on the road with us and take some momentum from it for sure,” Wilson said.</p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>The Cardinals return home after going 4-2 on a six-game trip to Houston and Miami.</p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>They lost 4-1 to the Marlins on Wednesday but got a chance to give Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker and Masyn Winn a day off.</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol called it a “no-brainer” to get his key players two days off in a row with the team being idle Thursday.</p> </section><section id="section-14"> <p>“It’s hard because you want to empty out (the bench) and just take your shot,” Marmol said after the defeat. “But this early on (in the season), you also have to be disciplined about keeping your word. Hit the reset button. Getting (Thursday) off for some guys, two days off for the guys who needed it is important. It may not seem that way from a fan perspective. You look at it and go, ‘Gosh, hit Walker, Winn and Burly.’ That stuff catches up with you.”</p> </section><section id="section-15"> <p>Friday’s series opener is set to feature a pair of right-handers in the Mariners’ George Kirby (3-2, 2.97 ERA) and the Cardinals’ Andre Pallante (2-1, 4.05).</p> </section><section id="section-16"> <p>Kirby has won his past two starts, including a 7-3 decision against Texas on Saturday in which he allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings. He’s 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA in two previous starts against St. Louis.</p> </section><section id="section-17"> <p>Pallante is coming off a 7-5 victory Saturday in Houston in which he gave up one run in five innings. This will be his first appearance against the Mariners.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-18"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section> </div> #Deadspin #Mariners #big #bats #waking #ahead #series #Cardinals

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologized to the Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge following a February mass shooting that left eight dead.

Altman said he was “deeply sorry” the company didn’t alert the police about the shooter’s troubling ChatGPT accounts.

Britich Colombia Primier David Eby called the apology “necessary, and yet grossly insufficient.”

How did OpenAI fail to act?

An 18-year-old transgender woman killed her mother and stepbrother at home on February 10, before going to a local secondary school and opening fire. She killed five children and a teacher, then took her own life.

After the attack, OpenAI said it had identified the suspect’s account through its abuse detection systems and banned it in June, eight months before the shooting.

The ChatGPT developer said it did not report the account to Canadian police at the time, as the activity did not meet its threshold for referral to law enforcement.

“I am deeply sorry that we did not alert law enforcement to the account that was banned in June,” Altman said. “While I know words can never be enough, I believe an apology is necessary to recognize the harm and irreversible loss your community has suffered.”

How does ChatGPT report suspected violance?

OpenAI says it uses automated moderation systems that scan content in real time. Accounts can be restricted or banned for violating the rules. Violations include sexual exploitation, support of self-harm and suicide, and promotion of violence and harm.

In serious cases, systems are designed to flag high-risk behavior for human review. If a credible threat is identified, the company may share relevant account data with law enforcement.

Following the attack, Canadian officials summoned OpenAI’s safety team and warned of regulation actions if changes were not made. The company said it would tighten its safety measures and had created a direct contact channel with police.

In the letter, Altman said the company is committed to find ways to prevent similar tragedies. “Going forward, our focus will continue to be on working with all levels of government to help ensure something like this never happens again,” he said.

The family of a girl who was seriously injured in the shooting has filed a negligence lawsuit against the US tech giant.

Is your AI private? OpenAI and the Canadian school shooting

Edited by: Wesley Dockery

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OpenAI apologizes for not reporting Canada mass shooterOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologized to the Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge following a February mass shooting that left eight dead.

Altman said he was “deeply sorry” the company didn’t alert the police about the shooter’s troubling ChatGPT accounts.

Britich Colombia Primier David Eby called the apology “necessary, and yet grossly insufficient.”

How did OpenAI fail to act?

An 18-year-old transgender woman killed her mother and stepbrother at home on February 10, before going to a local secondary school and opening fire. She killed five children and a teacher, then took her own life.

After the attack, OpenAI said it had identified the suspect’s account through its abuse detection systems and banned it in June, eight months before the shooting.

The ChatGPT developer said it did not report the account to Canadian police at the time, as the activity did not meet its threshold for referral to law enforcement.

“I am deeply sorry that we did not alert law enforcement to the account that was banned in June,” Altman said. “While I know words can never be enough, I believe an apology is necessary to recognize the harm and irreversible loss your community has suffered.”

How does ChatGPT report suspected violance?

OpenAI says it uses automated moderation systems that scan content in real time. Accounts can be restricted or banned for violating the rules. Violations include sexual exploitation, support of self-harm and suicide, and promotion of violence and harm.

In serious cases, systems are designed to flag high-risk behavior for human review. If a credible threat is identified, the company may share relevant account data with law enforcement.

Following the attack, Canadian officials summoned OpenAI’s safety team and warned of regulation actions if changes were not made. The company said it would tighten its safety measures and had created a direct contact channel with police.

In the letter, Altman said the company is committed to find ways to prevent similar tragedies. “Going forward, our focus will continue to be on working with all levels of government to help ensure something like this never happens again,” he said.

The family of a girl who was seriously injured in the shooting has filed a negligence lawsuit against the US tech giant.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologized to the Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge following a February mass shooting that left eight dead.

Altman said he was “deeply sorry” the company didn’t alert the police about the shooter’s troubling ChatGPT accounts.

Britich Colombia Primier David Eby called the apology “necessary, and yet grossly insufficient.”

How did OpenAI fail to act?

After the attack, OpenAI said it had identified the suspect’s account through its abuse detection systems and banned it in June, eight months before the shooting.

The ChatGPT developer said it did not report the account to Canadian police at the time, as the activity did not meet its threshold for referral to law enforcement.

How does ChatGPT report suspected violance?

OpenAI says it uses automated moderation systems that scan content in real time. Accounts can be restricted or banned for violating the rules. Violations include sexual exploitation, support of self-harm and suicide, and promotion of violence and harm.

In serious cases, systems are designed to flag high-risk behavior for human review. If a credible threat is identified, the company may share relevant account data with law enforcement.

Following the attack, Canadian officials summoned OpenAI’s safety team and warned of regulation actions if changes were not made. The company said it would tighten its safety measures and had created a direct contact channel with police.

In the letter, Altman said the company is committed to find ways to prevent similar tragedies. “Going forward, our focus will continue to be on working with all levels of government to help ensure something like this never happens again,” he said.

The family of a girl who was seriously injured in the shooting has filed a negligence lawsuit against the US tech giant.

Is your AI private? OpenAI and the Canadian school shooting

Edited by: Wesley Dockery

#OpenAI #apologizes #reporting #Canada #mass #shooter">OpenAI apologizes for not reporting Canada mass shooter

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologized to the Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge following a February mass shooting that left eight dead.

Altman said he was “deeply sorry” the company didn’t alert the police about the shooter’s troubling ChatGPT accounts.

Britich Colombia Primier David Eby called the apology “necessary, and yet grossly insufficient.”

How did OpenAI fail to act?

After the attack, OpenAI said it had identified the suspect’s account through its abuse detection systems and banned it in June, eight months before the shooting.

The ChatGPT developer said it did not report the account to Canadian police at the time, as the activity did not meet its threshold for referral to law enforcement.

How does ChatGPT report suspected violance?

OpenAI says it uses automated moderation systems that scan content in real time. Accounts can be restricted or banned for violating the rules. Violations include sexual exploitation, support of self-harm and suicide, and promotion of violence and harm.

In serious cases, systems are designed to flag high-risk behavior for human review. If a credible threat is identified, the company may share relevant account data with law enforcement.

Following the attack, Canadian officials summoned OpenAI’s safety team and warned of regulation actions if changes were not made. The company said it would tighten its safety measures and had created a direct contact channel with police.

In the letter, Altman said the company is committed to find ways to prevent similar tragedies. “Going forward, our focus will continue to be on working with all levels of government to help ensure something like this never happens again,” he said.

The family of a girl who was seriously injured in the shooting has filed a negligence lawsuit against the US tech giant.

Is your AI private? OpenAI and the Canadian school shooting

Edited by: Wesley Dockery

#OpenAI #apologizes #reporting #Canada #mass #shooter

had suggested the swap to President Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

In a phone interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, Zampolli said his “request is not a political request,” but rather meant as a contingency plan in case Iran could not participate in the soccer tournament.

After suggesting to the FT that, with four previous titles, the Italian national team’s appearance in the World Cup would be justified, he told the AP it was his “dream … for the Italian people and the American-Italian people.”

Italian officials pushed back hard at the suggestion, with Sports Minister Andrea Abodi saying Thursday, “first of all, it’s not possible. Secondly, it’s not a good idea.”

Luciano Buonfiglio, the president of the Italian Olympic Committee, which oversees all sports in Italy, also dismissed the idea, saying he “would feel offended,” as “you need to deserve to go to the World Cup.”

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Live Updates: Witkoff, Kushner to head to new Iran peace talks in Pakistan, White House says
Sports officials in four-time world champion Italy say the country is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming 2026 World Cup, following a suggestion of the move by a Trump administration official.Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup, and the team is preparing to play in the championship taking place this year in the U.S., Mexico and Canada despite the ongoing war in the Middle East. FIFA, the global soccer authority behind the World Cup, has insisted that Iran’s group stage games in California and Washington state will go ahead as planned in June.The Financial Times reported this week that Paolo Zampolli, the U.S. special envoy for global partnerships, had suggested the swap to President Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.In a phone interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, Zampolli said his “request is not a political request,” but rather meant as a contingency plan in case Iran could not participate in the soccer tournament.After suggesting to the FT that, with four previous titles, the Italian national team’s appearance in the World Cup would be justified, he told the AP it was his “dream … for the Italian people and the American-Italian people.”Italian officials pushed back hard at the suggestion, with Sports Minister Andrea Abodi saying Thursday, “first of all, it’s not possible. Secondly, it’s not a good idea.”Luciano Buonfiglio, the president of the Italian Olympic Committee, which oversees all sports in Italy, also dismissed the idea, saying he “would feel offended,” as “you need to deserve to go to the World Cup.”CBS/AP
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had suggested the swap to President Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
In a phone interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, Zampolli said his “request is not a political request,” but rather meant as a contingency plan in case Iran could not participate in the soccer tournament.
After suggesting to the FT that, with four previous titles, the Italian national team’s appearance in the World Cup would be justified, he told the AP it was his “dream … for the Italian people and the American-Italian people.”
Italian officials pushed back hard at the suggestion, with Sports Minister Andrea Abodi saying Thursday, “first of all, it’s not possible. Secondly, it’s not a good idea.”
Luciano Buonfiglio, the president of the Italian Olympic Committee, which oversees all sports in Italy, also dismissed the idea, saying he “would feel offended,” as “you need to deserve to go to the World Cup.”
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#Live #Updates #Witkoff #Kushner #Iran #peace #talks #Pakistan #White #HouseWar, Iran, Israel, Ceasefire, Donald Trump, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Middle East, Oil and Gas, Benjamin Netanyahu, Strait of Hormuz">Live Updates: Witkoff, Kushner to head to new Iran peace talks in Pakistan, White House says

Sports officials in four-time world champion Italy say the country is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming 2026 World Cup, following a suggestion of the move by a Trump administration official.

Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup, and the team is preparing to play in the championship taking place this year in the U.S., Mexico and Canada despite the ongoing war in the Middle East.

FIFA, the global soccer authority behind the World Cup, has insisted that Iran’s group stage games in California and Washington state will go ahead as planned in June.

The Financial Times reported this week that Paolo Zampolli, the U.S. special envoy for global partnerships, had suggested the swap to President Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Italian officials pushed back hard at the suggestion, with Sports Minister Andrea Abodi saying Thursday, “first of all, it’s not possible. Secondly, it’s not a good idea.”

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