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Image copyright AFP Image caption Former IDF chief Benny Gantz (L) and TV-host-turned politician Yair Lapid formed an alliance on Wednesday Two of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s strongest challengers in April elections have announced a centrist alliance in a bid to defeat him. Ex-army chief Benny Gantz and centrist politician …

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Kotaku: From January 23 through February 18, I was confined to a hospital bed, recovering from a surgical procedure that required me to remain almost completely prone in order to heal. Fortunately I came to the hospital prepared, and managed to still play Kingdom Hearts 3, Jump Force, Apex Legends …

Tetris 99 was a surprise reveal during Nintendo’s recent Switch Direct presentation. It’s Tetris’s take on the battle royale genre, as 99 people battle it out to be the last brick-layer standing. As it’s an online multiplayer game, you’ll need a Switch Online membership to play, however the game itself …

Microsoft will introduce new augmented reality business apps for iOS and Android smartphones this spring, the company announced today at an event held in Paris. Remote Assist will be available in public preview for Android and Product Visualize 365 in public preview for iOS in April. “If you’re a technician, …

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Christopher Davies, the Conservative MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, has been charged with two counts of making a false instrument and one of providing false or misleading information for allowance claims, after allegations he falsified two invoices in support of parliamentary expenses claims, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. A …

Following the pope’s opening remarks, bishops were shown a recorded video testimony by one victim of sex abuse by the clergy from each continent. Although no details were released in order to protect the identity and privacy of victims, Vatican officials confirmed one of them is from the United States. …

Delvin Breaux watched the now-infamous no-call live from Section 102 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, about six rows up from field level. He saw Nickell Robey-Coleman collide with Tommylee Lewis and wondered, incredulously, why New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton wasn’t challenging the missed pass interference call. “Man, that’s BS!” Breaux …