World Matchplay Darts schedule and results
World Matchplay Darts is one of the sport's biggest events of the year.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-07-19
Weeks-old baby dies of starvation in Gaza hospital during ongoing blockade
Medical sources also report 116 killed across Gaza, including 38 desperate residents seeking food at GHF site.
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Berger stars as Germany reach semi-final on penalties
Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger plays a crucial role as Germany recover from an early red card to beat France on penalties in the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final in Basel.
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Humphries suffers shock World Matchplay loss on opening night
Gian van Veen pulled off a shock upset and dumped out reigning champion Luke Humphries with a 10-8 victory on the opening night of the World Matchplay 2025 at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.
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Humphries and Aspinall suffer shock World Matchplay losses on opening night
Gian van Veen pulled off a shock upset and dumped out reigning champion Luke Humphries with a 10-8 victory on the opening night of the World Matchplay 2025 at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.
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Highlights: Van Veen produces 'ultimate upset' to knock Humphries out
Highlights of the first round game between Luke Humphries and Gian van Veen at the World Matchplay.
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Bangladesh’s largest Islamist party rallies for fair elections
The South Asian country is expected to head to the polls next year.
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Humphries FUMES at fan whistling whilst going for crucial double
Luke Humphries was furious with a fan whistling as he was going for a double during his first round game at the World Matchplay.
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Humphries suffers shock defeat in Blackpool
World number one and defending champion Luke Humphries suffers a shock defeat by Gian van Veen in the first round of the World Matchplay.
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'That is a CLANGER!' | Menzies hits brilliant 180... but BUSTS target!
Cameron Menzies had a moment to forget during his first round game at the World Matchplay as he busts 178 after hitting a 180.
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How many people does it take to open a water bottle?! | Menzies calls for back up!
Cameron Menzies needed some assistance to get his water bottle open ahead of his first round game at the World Matchplay.
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Usyk vs Dubois 2 LIVE! Wembley hosts undisputed world title fight
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'Unless I get hot start, it's out the window' - MacIntyre suffers Open frustration
Bob MacIntyre may be inside the top 10 going into his final round at the Open Championship but it cannot detract from a frustrating Saturday at Royal Portrush.
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US tech CEO resigns after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
The company said its leader had not met the expected standard of conduct and accountability.
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent Russia offer of new peace talks
Ukrainian leader also reiterates readiness for face-to-face meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
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'Special player' - Scheffler takes control of The Open
Scottie Scheffler shows why he's the world number one and takes control of The Open on the third day at Portrush.
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Ukraine seeks new round of talks with Russia
The offer comes amid renewed fighting and seeks to resume negotiations that were halted in early June.
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The Pelicot Trial Returns, This Time to the Stage
“The Pelicot Trial,” at the Avignon Festival in southern France, on Friday night.
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Overlooked No More: Polina Gelman: Fearless ‘Night Witch’ Who Haunted Nazi Troops
A contemporary ink portrait of Polina Gelman. “The war gave her the opportunity to display extraordinary qualities,” a historian said.
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Usyk knocks out Dubois in undisputed fight
Oleksandr Usyk ruthlessly knocked out Daniel Dubois in Round 5 to become undisputed world heavyweight champion once again on Saturday.
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Mets induct Wright into team HOF, retire No. 5
- The New York Mets inducted David Wright into their Hall of Fame and retired his No. 5 on Saturday - nearly 21 years after his big league debut.
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Olympic champion Zheng takes break after surgery
Olympic women's singles champion Zheng Qinwen says she will take a "short break" from the WTA Tour after having elbow surgery.
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Zimbabwe reach first Rugby World Cup since 1991
Zimbabwe qualify for their first Rugby World Cup since 1991 as they beat Namibia 30-28 to lift the Rugby Africa Cup.
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David Sacks and the blurred lines of government service
When Vultron announced its $22 million funding round earlier this week, the AI startup made sure to highlight a key investor: Craft Ventures, the firm “co-founded by White House AI adviser Da...
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Howe 'confident' Isak will stay at Newcastle despite transfer links
Eddie Howe says he is "confident" Alexander Isak will still be a Newcastle player at the end of the transfer window but says he sent the striker home ahead of the friendly loss to Celtic because of...
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Live results, analysis from UFC 318: Poirier vs. Holloway 3
Keep it here for all the happening from UFC 318 in New Orleans.
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Anthelia comes out on top in Super Sprint thriller
Rod Millman continued his love affair with the Weatherbys Super Sprint, as Anthelia regained the winning thread to deny Royal Ascot winner Havana Hurricane in a thrilling finish to the Newbury feat...
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Windsurf CEO opens up about ‘very bleak’ mood before Cognition deal
Days after AI coding startup Windsurf announced that it’s being acquired by Cognition, Windsurf startup Jeff Wang took to X to offer more details about the drama and uncertainty around the deal. Wi...
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'Look at Alfred go!' - Asher-Smith and Hunt beaten in 200m
Saint Lucian 100m Olympic champion Julien Alfred clocks the joint-ninth fastest women's 200m in history to beat Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt in London.
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Immense Lion Curry lets world-class performance speak for itself
Tom Curry justifies his selection with a magnificent performance as the British and Irish Lions beat Australia in the first Test, writes Tom English.
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Rose hits TWO shanks in FOUR holes at Open Championship | 'I've shanked it AGAIN!'
Justin Rose hit two shanks in four holes during the third round of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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Roger Norrington, Iconoclastic British Conductor, Dies at 91
Roger Norrington in 1996. He appeared to revel in being provocative; for example, he described his 2007 recording of Mahler’s Second Symphony as his “last hand grenade.”
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Border Force chief who ‘suggested game of Naked Attraction’ with colleagues was able to leave civil service with unblemished record
Exclusive: Review of Home Office procedures ordered after ‘shambolic’ disciplinary process relating to Steve DannA Home Office investigation has found one of its most senior officials harassed and...
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USC's Watkins leads 13 new Unrivaled signings
Unrivaled announced 13 new NIL deal signings Saturday, led by USC's JuJu Watkins, along with the continuation of a Flau'jae Johnson partnership.
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Man Utd new boy Leon catches the eye in Leeds stalemate
Young full-back Diego Leon impresses during Manchester United's 0-0 draw with Leeds in their pre-season friendly.
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Hamlin on 23XI trial: 'All will be exposed'
NASCAR race team owner Denny Hamlin remained undeterred in the wake of another setback in court, vowing "all will be exposed" in the scheduled December trial.
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Peter Phillips, Who Was at the British Pop Art Frontier, Dies at 86
The artist Peter Phillips in the early 1960s. Although he was considered a pioneer of the British Pop Art movement, he once said, “We never called it ‘Pop Art’; we were just trying to express who w...
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All Blacks 'punched in nose' before beating France
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea says his side had to recover from a tough first to beat France 29-19 and complete a series clean sweep.
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UK government faces legal action over not evacuating critically ill children from Gaza
Exclusive: Law firm representing three children says failure to facilitate medical evacuations is stark contrast to other conflictsThe UK government is facing a legal challenge over its decision no...
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GB relay team receive gold medals 28 years late
Great Britain's men's 4x400m relay team from the 1997 World Athletics Championships receive their gold medals 28 years later.
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South Korea ex-leader Yoon indicted as martial law probe continues
Former president has been indicted on additional charges as a special prosecutor continues investigations.
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Gaza Health Ministry Says Israeli Military Killed 32 Near Aid Site
Mourners at the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Saturday with the bodies of two people killed near a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution site.
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Hope for peace as DR Congo and M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar
The declaration says both parties must sign a final peace deal by mid-August.
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Protests held across UK supporting banned Palestine Action despite arrests
UK’s Met police says 55 people have been arrested in Parliament Square for displaying placards in support of the group.
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Robot Vacuum Tips to Help You Keep a Tidy Home (2025)
These simple tips will help you turn that automated little machine into your new best friend.
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Dozens killed by Israeli gunfire near aid sites in south Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
More than 100 others were also injured near two sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to the Hamas-run health ministry and civil defence agency.
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Cancelling Colbert, bribery, an $8bn deal: what’s going on at Paramount?
The fallout from the Trump payoff comes as a merger threatens the company’s integrity and A-list talent, such as Stephen Colbert, have already been sacrificedFor a decade the comedian Stephen Colbe...
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Lowry's rules drama explained: What happened and how has golf reacted?
Former major champion Shane Lowry was involved in a controversial rules infringement at The Open. We try and explain what caused his two-shot penalty at Royal Portrush, the rules behind it and what...
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Newcastle in for Randal Kolo Muani
Manchester United and Newcastle United are ready to make a move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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South Korea Pulls Report Into Jeju Air Crash After Victims’ Families Protest
Firefighters and investigators at the scene of the deadly Jeju Air crash in Muan, South Korea, in December.
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From Skyler Diggins to Eric Gordan: Ranking Indiana's top high school hoopers since 2000
As part of SportsCenter's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, we're spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of Indiana based on high school career achievements.
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Best Graphics Cards for PC: Nvidia, AMD, Intel
Looking for a new graphics card? There’s no shortage of options to choose from, but here are the best to buy now.
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For privacy and security, think twice before granting AI access to your personal data
AI chatbots, assistants and agents are increasingly asking for gross levels of access to your personal data under the guise of needing your information to make them work.
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Syrian presidency announces ceasefire after deadly sectarian clashes in south
The move comes after days of clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in Suweida that have reportedly left hundreds dead.
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Diljit Dosanjh’s new film is a global success. Why can’t Indians watch it?
Indian cinemagoers are barred from the Punjabi and Bollywood actor's latest hit over objections to Pakistani co-star.
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Lasers just unlocked a hidden side of gold, copper, and aluminum
Scientists have cracked a century-old physics mystery by detecting magnetic signals in non-magnetic metals using only light and a revamped laser technique. Previously undetectable, these faint magn...
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Sohei Kamiya Brings Trump-Style Populism to Japan’s Election
Sohei Kamiya, the leader of an upstart right-wing political party called Sanseito, delivering a campaign speech this month at Takasaki Station in Gunma Prefecture, north of Tokyo.
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Japan Election 2025: What to Know
Supporters putting up election campaign posters this month on a bulletin board in Tokyo.
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Automakers Are Canceling Plans for New EVs. Here’s a List of What’s Been Killed So Far
Shifts in economic policy and manufacturing have led major automakers to cancel upcoming electric vehicle launches in the US.
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Judge dismisses Pryor-led OSU lawsuit vs. NCAA
An Ohio judge ruled that former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor filed his proposed class action against the NCAA, Ohio State and others too late.
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Docs: Bettor placed 30 wagers on Rozier unders
A professional bettor placed 30 wagers in 46 minutes, all involving Terry Rozier in a 2023 NBA game, according to documents obtained by ESPN that reveal new details about the suspicious betting und...
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28 years later, Brits get relay gold from DQ'd U.S.
Britain's men's 4x400-meter relay team was presented with the gold medal from the 1997 world championships, having been elevated from silver after the belated disqualification of the U.S. team.
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‘I love England so much’: From TV to pop, film to fashion, the UK is enjoying a cultural resurgence
Three decades on from Blur and Oasis, a new and more diverse wave of stars is celebrating British identityIn the opening episode of Lena Dunham’s Netflix show Too Much, a heartbroken New Yorker mov...
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Gear News of the Week: Chrome OS Will Merge With Android and Sony Surprises With a New Camera
Plus: Omega drops a summery Seamaster, EcoFlow unveils a whole-home energy backup system, and Viture has new smart glasses.
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Wrexham sign New Zealand's Cacace from Empoli
Wrexham continued preparations for their latest promotion push with the signing of New Zealand international defender Liberato Cacace from Empoli.
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First night of the Proms review – Batiashvili’s magnificent Sibelius opens the festival
Royal Albert Hall, LondonAn oddly disparate programme, including an Errollyn Wallen world premiere and a Vaughan Williams rarity, didn’t quite cohere in this opening concert, but all was outstandin...
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Government backs UK bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
The Government has thrown its support behind the United Kingdom's bid to host the World Athletics Championships and World Para Athletics Championships in 2029.
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Five overreactions before 2025 NFL season: Commanders win NFC East? Chiefs lose AFC West?
Is the Bucs QB destined for a massive new contract? Will the Commanders own the NFC East? We're judging offseason overreactions.
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Roger Norrington: a maverick, an irresistible firebrand and a musical visionary
The conductor, whose historically informed evangelism helped transform the classical music world, has died. Tom Service remembers a man who looked to the past to find a fresh and thrilling present....
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‘The entire industry said no’: the story behind seminal teen comedy Clueless at 30
Amy Heckerling, Alicia Silverstone and more involved with the defining 1995 movie talk about their memories of making a film that Hollywood kept passing onIn the early 1990s, the writer-director Am...
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‘Green shoots’ or coalmining past? Welsh town reacts to Labour and Reform’s visions for future
In the final part of a series, we look at the political battle for Bridgend after the closure of its Ford plantBattle over solar as Reform UK attacks net zeroTeesside divided over net zeroHow a ref...
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Miriam Margolyes: ‘The closest I’ve come to death? When the media reported my imminent demise’
The actor on disappointing her mother, the only time she will tell a lie, and a terrible spat with Glenda JacksonBorn in Oxford, Miriam Margolyes, 84, began acting at Cambridge University. In 1994,...
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Syria declares new Suwayda ceasefire, deploys forces to ‘restore security’
Israeli intervention 'reignited tensions', with fighting 'a dangerous turning point', President al-Sharaa said.
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Gaza students sit exams for first time since war began in October 2023
Some 1,500 students are scheduled to sit their end-of-school exam, despite Israel’s genocidal war.
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Extra! Extra! Read All About Last Newspaper Hawker in Paris
Ali Akbar, 72, has been hawking newspapers in the streets of Paris for more than a half-century.
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DR Congo, M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar to end fighting in eastern Congo
The declaration has been agreed by representatives of both sides in Doha, weeks after talks in Washington.
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The USMNT's to-do list before the 2026 World Cup, ranked by urgency
The USMNT's failure at the Gold Cup makes it clear changes are needed before the 2026 World Cup. Here are the five keys, ranked by urgency.
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California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna calls for releasing all files in the Epstein case
NPR's Scott Simon asks Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., about the Democratic Party's push for more information on the crimes and death of Jeffrey Epstein.
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Government backs London 2029 World Champs bid
The UK government confirms its support for London's bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
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What we're hearing in the transfer window: Sancho, Rashford headed to Juve?
The summer transfer window is open. What are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done?
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Transfer rumors, news: Forest want to sign Sancho from Man United
Nottingham Forest are preparing an audacious bid to sign Jadon Sancho from Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Colombia’s Petro visits Haiti to help bolster security amid gang violence
Colombian leader opened a new embassy in Haiti, while talks focus on security and the fight against drug trafficking.
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How did Albert Luthuli, anti-apartheid hero, really die in 1967?
An inquest ruled Chief Luthuli, Nobel laureate, died when he was hit by a train, but new evidence casts doubt on that.
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Japan’s minority gov’t faces election setback over inflation, immigration
Soaring prices and anti-foreigner sentiment have become central issues for much of Japan's electorate.
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My cultural awakening: Miss Congeniality helped me to save my friend’s life
A scene from Sandra Bullock’s 2000 film gave me the courage to intervene at a crucial moment – and eventually led me to a career in journalismIt was a brie and cranberry panini that nearly killed m...
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Havana Hurricane headlines Super Sprint
Havana Hurricane is the star attraction of a 20-strong Super Sprint field in today's feature - live on Sky Sports Racing.
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11,000-year-old feast uncovered: Why hunters hauled wild boars across mountains
Ancient Iranians hosted epic feasts with wild boars that had been hunted and transported from distant regions. These animals weren’t just dinner—they were symbolic gifts. Tooth enamel analysis reve...
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Four dead as South Korea lashed by torrential rain, displacing thousands
Record rainfall is expected to continue hammering parts of South Korea until Monday as more warnings are issued.
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'The village will die' - Italy looks for answers to decline in number of babies
The government wants to encourage women to have babies but Italians say they need greater help.
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From I Know What You Did Last Summer to Washington Black: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
The 90s slasher franchise is back from the dead and looking for revenge, and Sterling K Brown shines in a new historical epicI Know What You Did Last SummerOut now Alongside the superior Scream, t...
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Britain is great at muddling through. But imagine if its leaders knew where they were heading | Timothy Garton Ash
Starmer’s successful ‘reset’ with Europe highlights an underlying incoherence. The only rational long-term strategy is to rejoin the EU, but our politics is far removed from thatLike a chronic ailm...
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Justin Bieber to Human: the week in rave reviews
Biebs drops a surprise R&B passion project, while Ella Al-Shamahi delivers a joyful look at the origins of humanity. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated...
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The USDA wants states to hand over food stamp data by the end of July
The USDA has set a deadline of July 30 for states to hand over the sensitive data of tens of millions of people who applied for federal food assistance, while a lawsuit is trying to stop the collec...
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New Texas law aims to save lives by clarifying the state abortion ban. Will it work?
In Texas, where abortion is banned, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, medical associations, and groups on either side of the issue worked together to clarify when abortion can be used in emergencies.
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Country diary: Farewell to my old cottage – we had some wild times | Michael White
Cranbrook, Kent: Courting beetles in spring and ghoulish wasp larvae in late summer – it was their home every bit as it was mineMoving day is here, and I find myself staring at the old cottage. She...
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Court orders Bolsonaro to wear ankle tag and puts him under curfew
A court in Brazil also bars the ex-president from using social media and puts him under 24-hour surveillance.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,241
Here are the key events on day 1,241 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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US tech CEO suspended after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
Big screen footage of the two people went viral after reports they were colleagues and at least one was married to another person.
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Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Rupert Murdoch for $10bn over Epstein story
US Justice Department files a motion in Manhattan federal court to unseal grand jury transcripts in the Epstein cases.
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Rubio Restricts U.S. Criticism of Tainted Foreign Elections
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a department cable that public comments on foreign elections “should be brief, focused on congratulating the winning candidate and, when appropriate, noting s...
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WNBA All-Star grades: Liberty's Ionescu, Cloud sweep 3-point, skills challenge crowns
Natasha Cloud won the WNBA All-Star skills challenge. Sabrina Ionescu won the 3-point contest. We grade every competitor.
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How to reduce your food footprint: if it’s better for you, it’s better for the planet
Curbing waste, eating a plant-rich diet and limiting ultra-processed food (and sadly, coffee and chocolate) will dramatically reduce your carbon footprintChange by degrees offers life hacks and sus...