Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-07-21

Price proud of composure during fiery Gurney clash as Mardle blames "machismo"

Gerwyn Price said he was focused on "not letting his emotions out" during his fiery clash with Daryl Gurney that ended with the pair exchanging tense words and an angry handshake at the World Match...

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Tony and Cherie Blair advised in 2003 to pay back designer clothing discounts

National archives show officials worried about ‘public perception’ of discounts up to 60% for then-PM – scrutiny also faced by StarmersTony and Cherie Blair were advised by senior officials to pay...

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US police officer in Breonna Taylor death sentenced to 33 months in prison

Prosecutors had asked that officer Brett Hankison be given a sentence of one day for his role in the fatal shooting.

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Ofcom warned toxic abuse threatens female sport

Toxic online abuse threatens to undermine efforts to increase rates of female participation in sport, Sport England tells communications body Ofcom.

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Van Gerwen edges Van Barneveld at World Matchplay

Michael van Gerwen is through to the second round of the World Matchplay despite a below-par display against Raymond van Barneveld.

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US to deport Haitian legal permanent residents with alleged gang ties

Move comes after Trump administration labeled Haiti's Viv Ansanm gang a 'foreign terrorist organisation'.

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Corrupt foreign border officials face being banned from the UK

David Lammy announces sanctions regime to target anyone who helps people smugglersCorrupt foreign officials, including police officers who profit from people smuggling, face being banned from the U...

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IMF says Gita Gopinath leaving at end of August to return to Harvard

The move gives the US Treasury a chance to recommend a replacement at a time Trump is reshaping global economy.

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Texas flood protest goes to Washington: ‘No more kids lost to climate disasters’

Twenty-seven trunks symbolise child flood victims: ‘They died as a result of choices – terrible and deadly choices’Twenty-seven blue, pink and purple trunks, adorned with yellow roses and other flo...

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EPA Employees Still in the Dark as Agency Dismantles Scientific Research Office

As the EPA moves to shut down the Office of Research and Development, leadership is unable to answer questions as basic as when it will close and how many will lose their jobs.

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Trump administration releases files on Martin Luther King Jr

About 230,000 pages records are unsealed - including FBI surveillance files - despite opposition from some of the King family.

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Will Zohran Mamdani help or hurt New York’s economy?

Free buses, rent freezes and city-run grocery stores won over Democratic voters as investor class pushes back.

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'It is FEISTY!' | Price and Gurney clash after match filled with tension!

Things got spicy between Daryl Gurney and Gerwyn Price as Gurney copied his rival's celebrations during the World Matchplay, with the pair clashing at the end of the contest.

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UK, France and 23 other nations demand Israel’s war on Gaza ‘must end now’

The countries also denounced Israel's aid delivery model in Gaza, saying it 'deprives Palestinians of human dignity'.

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As Trump’s tariff deadline looms, economists see calm before the storm

Trump's tariffs have had a limited impact on the global economy so far, but analysts fear the worst is yet to come.

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US court orders new trial for man convicted of killing Etan Patz

The 1979 disappearance of the six-year-old boy rattled New York City and the nation.

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Moment Israeli strike hits Gaza building housing displaced

Video captured the moment an Israeli strike hit a residential building housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza City.

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Vietnam on high alert ahead of Typhoon Wipha

Vietnam is bracing for Typhoon Wipha, expected to make landfall Tuesday with winds up to 166 km/h.

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OpenAI signs deal with UK to find government uses for its models

Wide-ranging agreement with artificial intelligence firm behind ChatGPT comes after similar UK deal with GoogleSam Altman, leader of one of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence companies, ha...

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Gaza health official detained by Israeli undercover force

An Israeli undercover force has “abducted” Marwan al-Hams, a senior Gaza Health Ministry official, in Rafah.

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ChatGPT users send 2.5 billion prompts a day

ChatGPT receives 2.5 billion prompts from global users every day.

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72% of U.S. teens have used AI companions, study finds

72% of US teens have tried AI companions and 52% said they use the regularly.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 to Discuss Station Mission, Upcoming Return

Media are invited to hear from NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 during a news conference beginning at 10:40 a.m. EDT, Friday, July 25, from the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Ni...

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show star, dies aged 54

Warner drowned on Sunday while on vacation in Costa Rica, US media reports.

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England aim to solve 'wobbles' in semi-final, and what to expect from Italy

England go into their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy as favourites, but what can we expect from both sides?

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Does signing Emma Meesseman make the Liberty the 2025 WNBA title favorites?

The Lynx have been the 2025 front-runners, but Meesseman's return to the WNBA could tip the scales for New York.

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Police behaviour at protests not changed since Orgreave, say activists

Supporters of newly announced inquiry into 1984 miners’ strike warn of more injustices by ‘agents of the state’Police behaviour with protesters has not changed since the miners’ strike, campaigners...

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ Dies at 54

Later in his career, Malcolm-Jamal Warner was a regular on the television shows “Malcolm & Eddie” and “The Resident.”

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Climate Change Is Making Fire Weather Worse for World’s Forests

Fires at Tatkin Lake in British Columbia, Canada, in July 2023.

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Wiegman: England want to 'send message to the world' after Carter abuse

Sarina Wiegman has said that England wanted to "send a message to the world" following online racial abuse suffered by defender Jess Carter during Euro 2025.

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Trump's Commerce Secretary Loves Tariffs. His Former Investment Bank Is Taking Bets Against Them

A subsidiary of Cantor Fitzgerald, which is run by the sons of US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is letting clients essentially bet that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will be struck down in...

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Enter Nige’s fantasy UK, where crims operate with impunity and only the lucky get out alive | John Crace

Don’t believe the stats that show violent crime is going down, says Farage, just turn the graphs the other way up and use your own dataNigel Farage says Reform would spend over £17bn to halve UK cr...

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William L. Clay, Missouri’s First Black Congressman, Dies at 94

“I represent those who are in need of representation,” Representative William L. Clay once said. “I have no intention of representing those powerful interests who walk over powerless people.”

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World Matchplay Darts LIVE! Build-up in Blackpool as MVG vs Barney headlines

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Western foreign ministers denounce Israeli attacks on Gaza aid seekers

A group of over two dozen mostly European foreign ministers denounced Israeli attacks on Palestinian aid seekers.

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NASA Goddard Center Director Makenzie Lystrup Set to Depart

On Monday, NASA announced Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, director of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, is set to leave the agency on Friday, Aug. 1. As center director of Goddard, a...

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Is Emil Bove the face of a new MAGA judiciary?

President Trump helped reshape the federal courts during his first term in office. And he relied heavily on the Federalist Society in that effort, which helped him zero in on judges with a conserva...

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UK ban on Palestine Action is an abuse of power, high court told

Intelligence assessment before proscription found that vast majority of group’s activities were lawful, court hearsAn intelligence assessment before Palestine Action was banned under anti-terrorism...

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UK condemns Israel for depriving Palestinians of ‘human dignity’

Foreign secretary David Lammy joins ministers from 30 other nations in issuing call for immediate end to Gaza warThe UK has joined 30 other nations in condemning Israel for depriving Palestinians o...

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NASA Shares How to Save Camera 370-Million-Miles Away Near Jupiter

An experimental technique rescued a camera aboard the agency’s Juno spacecraft, offering lessons that will benefit other space systems that experience high radiation. The mission team of NASA’s Jup...

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The Guardian view on the water industry: a return to public ownership should still be on the table | Editorial

This precious resource should never have been privatised, and tougher regulation won’t solve the problemLabour could have chosen the public interest over the profit motive, as it set about its prom...

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In Gaza, death seems easier than amputation

Life for amputees in Gaza is a constant unbearable struggle.

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The Guardian view on votes at 16: democracy belongs to the young too | Editorial

Teenagers already shoulder adult responsibilities. They deserve a say in shaping the society they’re growing intoElections are imperfect reflections of public sentiment. But they are the least...

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Clark out, Jones back for Fever-Liberty game

Caitlin Clark was officially listed as out with a right groin injury for Tuesday's matchup against the Liberty, while Jonquel Jones is off the injury report.

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GLOBE-Trotting Science Lands in Chesapeake with NASA eClips

On June 16-17, 2025, 50 students at Camp Young in Chesapeake, Virginia traded their usual summer routines for microscopes. The NASA eClips team from the National Institute of Aerospace Center for I...

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Venus wins doubles match at Washington in return

Venus Williams has competed at a tournament for the first time in more than a year - and in doubles for the first time in nearly three - and has come out with a victory.

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'They're good, but they ain't that good' - Anderson on new generation of darts players

Gary Anderson gives his brutally honest assessment on the new generation of darts players after he made it through to the second round of the World Matchplay.

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Belgian police question Israelis over alleged Gaza war crimes

The Hind Rajab Foundation called the questioning of Israeli soldiers a ‘turning point in global accountability’.

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Abolishing Ofwat is fine but not enough: teach water bosses that failure has consequences | Gaby Hinsliff

A harder rain needs to fall on those responsible for the water crisis. Let Thames Water fail – it doesn’t deserve a bailoutIn a bone dry summer, every drop of water counts. So, even though the rain...

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OpenAI's New CEO of Applications Strikes Hyper-Optimistic Tone in First Memo to Staff

Ex-Instacart CEO Fidji Simo sent a memo to staff Monday laying out her vision for how AI will change the world.

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Keir Starmer tells MPs he wants to cut child poverty before next election

Pledge by PM will renew pressure on Labour to end two-child benefit cap despite estimated £3.6bn annual costKeir Starmer said he wants to reduce child poverty by the end of the parliament, as the p...

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Philippines’ Marcos to meet Trump seeking trade deal

Leaders expected to hold talks on bilateral trade days before US tariffs on Philippine goods set to take effect.

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Seabed-Mining Firm Faces Legal Questions Over Trump Policy

A ship chartered by The Metals Company in 2021 to explore the potential of seabed mining.

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What’s Behind Gen Z’s Sex Recession?

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, author Carter Sherman breaks down the forces shaping Gen Z's unique relationship to sex.

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Acoba axed: How the post-ministerial jobs watchdog proved ‘next to useless’

Advisory Committee on Business Appointments can do little more to enforce rules than write lettersAfter years of criticism, the Whitehall body that regulates the revolving door between those in pub...

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New trust to monitor anti-Muslim hatred in UK after funding to Tell Mama paused

The British Muslim Trust is expected to begin monitoring incidents from early autumn, the government saysThe UK government has appointed a new partner to monitor anti-Muslim hatred, months after it...

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Kenyan activist Mwangi charged over deadly antigovernment protests

Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged over his alleged role in the deadly antigovernment protests.

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Trump's spy chief claims the Obama administration 'manufactured' intel on Russia

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has published the latest in a series of reports that scrutinize years-old intel community conclusions about Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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Debunked: the far-right conspiracy theories fuelled by Texas floods – video explainer

Disasters and tragedies have long been a source of conspiracy theories. But when devastating flash floods hit Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, far-right conspiracies over cloud seeding and we...

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Wimbledon expansion set to proceed after campaign group loses legal challenge

Plans to almost triple the size of the Wimbledon tennis site are set to proceed after a campaign group's legal challenge against the decision to approve the proposals was dismissed by a H...

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Steelers unveil 1933-inspired throwback uniforms with yellow helmets and beige pants

Pittsburgh's new throwback look features bold chest stripes, a city crest patch and a rare yellow helmet.

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AI voice company Hyper raises $6.3M to help automate 9-1-1 calls

Hyper announced Monday a $6.3 million seed round led by Eniac Ventures, as well as an official emergence from stealth.

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AI voice company Hyper raises $6.3M to help automate 911 calls

Hyper hopes to use the fresh capital to help scale across the country, integrate more into existing 911 systems, hire a head of engineering, and build its next product.

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5 Things to Know About Powerful New U.S.-India Satellite, NISAR

Data from NISAR will map changes to Earth’s surface, helping improve crop management, natural hazard monitoring, and tracking of sea ice and glaciers. A new U.S.-India satellite called NISAR (NASA-...

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Grok’s AI companions drove downloads, but its latest model is the one making money

Grok's unfiltered AI companions may be making headlines for their unhinged and NSFW responses, but it's Grok 4 that's driven the app's revenue of late.

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Quip is a smart clipboard management app for iOS and Mac

A new app called Quip brings a smart, universal clipboard to Mac and iOS.

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In Japan, Anti-Establishment Parties Resonate With Young Voters

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan meeting with leaders of the Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on Monday, a day after their defeat in parliamentary elections.

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Legal ruling can’t obscure the brutal reality of climate change for Torres Strait Islanders

Technicalities of case mustn’t stop Albanese government from bold action on emissions before problems of climate change are visited upon communities closer to homeWant to get this in your inbox whe...

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Anduril alums raise $24M Series A to bring military logistics out of the Excel spreadsheet era

Rune Technologies raised $24 million to advance deployment of TyrOS, AI-enabled predictive software for military logistics that can run on the ground without internet connection.

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Jackson and Sesko on shortlist - Man Utd's No 9 targets assessed

Manchester United have been searching for a new No 9 this summer, with the likes of Benjamin Sesko, Nicolas Jackson and Ollie Watkins among their targets. Here, Sky Sports assesses their striker sh...

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MVG grinds out win against Barney as Price comes through World Matchplay epic

Michael van Gerwen ground out a 10-6 win over Dutch rival Raymond van Barneveld in the first round of the World Matchplay as Gerwyn Price won a 10-7 epic against Daryl Gurney at Blackpool's Winter...

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At least 49 killed in Gaza attacks as Israel sends tanks into Deir el-Balah

Israeli military sends tanks into parts of city in central Gaza for first time since it launched the war on Gaza.

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The big stink: will new watchdog clean up our waterways? – podcast

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s plans to overhaul the water industry. Will they be able to clean up the waterways of England and Wales and what could it mean for bills? Plus,...

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‘I danced my little bottom off!’ Anna Friel on a rejuvenating Oasis gig – and her new Jimmy McGovern drama

She lost a loved one and is about to appear in Unforgivable, a harrowing story about paedophilia. After this ‘rollercoaster of emotions’, says the actor, a Jane Austen or a romcom has to be next In...

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England's racism complaint upheld by World Rugby

World Rugby has upheld a complaint by England over racist abuse directed at their players by spectators during their second tour match in Argentina.

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Rule-breaking ministers to lose exit pay-outs

The rule change is part of a package of measures which will come into effect in October.

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Bangladesh plane crash: What we know, what’s the latest

A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 crashed into a school in Dhaka's Uttara neighbourhood, killing at least 19 people.

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From idea to first check: Raising pre-seed and seed capital with Charles Hudson and Navin Chaddha at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

More than 10,000 founders, investors, and tech insiders will convene at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29 for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — one of the year’s most anticipated tech confer...

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Toronto film festival: Angelina Jolie, Saoirse Ronan and Keanu Reeves lead lineup

The 50th edition of the Canadian film festival will also feature world premieres starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Sydney Sweeney and Matthew McConaugheyWorld premieres starring Angelina Jolie, Saoirse Ron...

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Metal bottle caps ‘surprising’ source of microplastic contamination, study finds

Glass bottles had highest levels of the substance compared with beer, water, wine and soft drinks, researchers foundMetal bottle caps can be a significant source of microplastic contamination in be...

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Anti-racism group questions England not taking knee

The head of football's international anti-discrimination body, Fare, questions England's decision to stop taking the knee at Euro 2025 after Jess Carter was racially abused on social media.

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Britain is facing a ‘tsunami’ of pensioner poverty, says Kendall

Minister issues warning at launch of commission to overhaul system of saving for retirementUK politics live – latest updatesBritain risks a “tsunami of pensioner poverty” over the coming decades un...

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This is how people are trying not to starve in Gaza

Gaza’s health ministry says 18 people have starved to death in the last 72-hours, including four children.

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“We’re afraid to talk about Gaza”

Joaquin Phoenix calls Gaza situation “horrible” and questions new aid methods over trusted distribution channels.

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Nigel Farage says Reform would spend over £17bn to halve UK crime

Party leader says plans, including deportations and new prisons, would be paid for by scrapping HS2 and net zeroNigel Farage has committed to spending more than £17bn on policies to halve crime in...

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Bring NASA Science into Your Library!

Calling all librarians! NASA sponsors dozens of research projects that need help from you and the people in your community. These projects invite everyone who’s interested to collaborate with scien...

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Pakistan arrests over a dozen suspects as ‘honour killing’ video goes viral

Thirteen arrested in Balochistan province for alleged involvement in the killing of a couple ordered by a tribal leader.

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As the culture wars hit England’s schools, we teachers are being thrown into a minefield | Anonymous

With 16-year-olds soon able to vote, classroom debate has never been more vital. But how do you teach inclusivity while fielding accusations of ‘wokery’?Parents’ evening. Two words that many parent...

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Former undisputed champion Taylor retires

Former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor has been forced to retire.

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Judge dismisses challenge to Wimbledon expansion

A High Court judge dismisses a legal challenge against the decision to approve the tennis club's expansion.

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UK public service TV ‘endangered’ in YouTube era, says Ofcom

Regulator calls for legislation to make news and UK-focused shows easier to find on online video-sharing platformsBusiness live – latest updatesRecent ‘tough period’ is not the real existential thr...

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New zero-day bug in Microsoft SharePoint under widespread attack

Security researchers say Microsoft customers should take immediate action to defend against the ongoing cyberattacks, and must assume they have already been compromised.

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Italian concert by Putin-linked Russian conductor called off after outcry

Thousands, including Alexei Navalny’s widow, signed letter objecting to performance by Valery Gergiev, a close ally of Russian presidentA concert in Italy by a top Russian conductor with close ties...

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Taylor 'sadly' announces retirement over eye issue

Former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor has announced he is to retire from boxing with immediate effect.

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Trump threat over stadium if Washington do not revert to Redskins

President Donald Trump threatens to block Washington Commanders' new stadium build if the team does not revert to their original name.

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Bangladesh air force plane crashes into college campus, killing at least 19

Mostly students killed and more than 50 wounded as training aircraft crashes into campus in capital Dhaka.

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Video: Death toll rises after South Korea floods and landslides

Days of torrential rain and landslides in South Korea have killed at least 18 people.

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Rashford completes Barcelona medical ahead of loan

Marcus Rashford is understood to have completed his Barcelona medical this morning.

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Sources: Ex-BYU QB Retzlaff to transfer to Tulane

QB Jake Retzlaff, who withdrew from BYU following a lawsuit accusing him of rape and a suspension for violating the school's honor code, has verbally committed to transfer to Tulane, sources told E...

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London Stock Exchange considers 24-hour trading to stimulate market

Britain’s main stock market operator becomes latest to look at extending its hours, currently 8am-4.30pmBusiness live – latest updatesThe London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is reportedly considerin...

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Bangladesh Military Plane Crashes Into School, Killing at Least 19

Firefighters and soldiers next to the wreckage of a military aircraft after it crashed into a school campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Monday.

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Kenya rights activist Boniface Mwangi charged with possession of ammunition

Prominent activist and former photojournalist is charged over alleged role in deadly antigovernment protests in June.

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Bangladesh Military Plane Crashes Into School, Killing at Least 19

Firefighters and soldiers next to the wreckage of a military aircraft after it crashed into a school campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Monday.

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'Toppling Scheffler becomes the next objective for McIlroy'

Scottie Scheffler is head and shoulders the best player in the world, but Rory McIlroy does not need to look far for motivation, says Iain Carter.

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Sources: Madrid favor biennial Club World Cup

Real Madrid and several other clubs in Europe and South America are in favor of holding the revamped Club World Cup every two years to increase their revenue.

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Keir Starmer to replace post-ministerial jobs watchdog with tougher regime

PM will bring in financial penalties for those who break rules and set up new independent ethics and integrity commissionKeir Starmer is to abolish the independent post-ministerial jobs watchdog, w...

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BBC expand Premiership Women's Rugby coverage

BBC Sport will expand its women's rugby union coverage with a new deal to broadcast Premiership Women's Rugby matches for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.

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Mark Zuckerberg Is Expanding His Secretive Hawaii Compound. Part of It Sits Atop a Burial Ground

Meta’s CEO has become one of the biggest landowners in Hawaii, growing his property’s footprint and erecting new mysterious buildings.

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UK may back down on demand for backdoor access to Apple users’ encrypted data

Government sources say pressure from Washington, including JD Vance, could lead to Home Office climbdown, according to reportsUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesPressure...

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Williamson back in training ahead of England's Euro 2025 semi-final

Leah Williamson has returned to training following an ankle knock ahead of England's Euro 2025 semi-final with Italy.

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ICC consider three new member applications from Africa

Three African countries will apply to become Associate members of the International Cricket Council later this year.

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Syria evacuates Bedouins from clashes-hit Suwayda as shaky ceasefire holds

Bedouin families leave Druze-majority city after truce in southern province halts bloody clashes between communities.

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‘Compassion and care are being stripped away’: a Just Stop Oil activist on her time in prison

Louise Lancaster reflects on the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent inmates, raising concerns for those left behindLouise Lancaster, 59, was one of a group of Just Stop Oil activists given t...

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China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India

The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.

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Wales name Tandy as new head coach

Steve Tandy is appointed Wales men's head coach and will lead the side into the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

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Syria’s Bedouin clans withdraw from Druze city of Suwayda

Clashes between two communities kill more than 250 people and threaten to unravel already fragile post-war transition.

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‘Like something you see in a movie’: Trump cuts stir fears of more pipeline ruptures

In Satartia, Mississippi, locals say a CO2 pipeline leak created an aftermath ‘like a zombie apocalypse’On a clear February evening in 2020, a smell of rotten eggs started to waft over the small to...

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Norfolk woman hands over 16th-century painting identified as stolen 50 years ago

Exclusive: Barbara de Dozsa had argued ownership because work by Italian artist Solario had been bought in good faithA 16th-century Madonna and Child painting that ended up with a woman in Norfolk...

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Bryan Johnson Is Going to Die

Millions of dollars in treatments, supplements, and scans. Immortality through AI. Bryan Johnson’s longevity script has everything—except an ending.

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Who Controls Your Health? Test Your Knowledge of the MAHA Movement

US health officials, from RFK Jr. on down, have made some wild claims. See if you can name the person responsible for these quotes and factoids.

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Does Anyone Know What ‘Wellness’ Means Anymore?

The well-being business is booming, sometimes at the expense of actual health.

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How Trump Killed Cancer Research

Attempting to eliminate funding for certain kinds of “woke” studies, the Trump administration erased hundreds of millions of dollars being used for cancer research.

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Arsenal 'short of numbers' after £123m spend - Arteta

Mikel Arteta is not ruling out bringing more new signings on Arsenal's pre-season tour as negotiations for striker Viktor Gyokoeres continue.

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Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza hears gunfire during Israeli assault

Gunfire could be heard close to Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum as he reported on an Israeli assault in Deir el Balah

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Catherine Staggs: Advancing Artemis Through Contracting Expertise

A lifelong baseball fan, Catherine Staggs set out with her family to visit all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums across the United States. That love of the game eventually led them to settle in Hou...

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Senior Labour MP urges UK to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN conference

Emily Thornberry says recognition is vital step towards peace and without long-term solution war in Gaza will continueUK politics live – latest updatesA senior Labour MP has said it is time for the...

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AAC launches rebrand as 'American Conference'

With the new mascot "Soar" the eagle, the 15-member AAC has officially rebranded as the "American Conference" and will introduce a modernized website on Thursday.

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Venezuela Targets Economists as Inflation Surges Under Trump’s Sanctions

U.S. dollar bills and Venezuelan bolívars. Though the bolívar is Venezuela’s official currency, the country operates on a dual-currency system, and many people paid in bolívars spend in dollars.

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Chinese Car Giants Rush Into Brazil With Dreams of Dominating a Continent

Workers in training at the new Great Wall Motors factory in Iracemápolis, Brazil.

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Families torn apart, charges of kidnap and theft: how plans for a giant mine have sown distrust and unrest in the hills of Jericó

Activists who object to plans for Colombia’s biggest copper mine as a serious threat to the environment are fighting legal action initiated by AngloGold Ashanti. But some in the community say the v...

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AI uncovers 86,000 hidden earthquakes beneath Yellowstone’s surface

Beneath Yellowstone’s stunning surface lies a hyperactive seismic world, now better understood thanks to machine learning. Researchers have uncovered over 86,000 earthquakes—10 times more than prev...

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Russia Strikes Ukraine With Missiles and Drones

A damaged metro station on Monday after a strike in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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Weather tracker: Mediterranean heatwave sparks concern for marine life

Sea surface temperatures soar near Spain and Portugal, while torrential rain and landslides kill four in South KoreaA recent heatwave in the Mediterranean Sea has been so severe that scientists are...

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'The whole world wants it' - Lewis calls on Fury to fight Joshua

Lennox Lewis has called on Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to put on a fight "the world would want to see" and determine who is the greatest British heavyweight champion of their generation.

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India's Reddy misses remaining Tests due to injury

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy will miss the remainder of their Test series against England due to a knee injury.

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Labour says Reform UK ‘trying to divide communities’ ahead of Farage speech on crime - UK politics live

Reform UK leader is to lay out his plans for the criminal justice system if he were to become PM in a speech later this morningGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics.Nigel Far...

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Brown-Finnis' Euros semi-finals predictions

Former England goalkeeper and BBC pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis gives her predictions for the two semi-final ties at the 2025 European Championship.

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High-profile Kenyan activist faces terror charges over anti-government protests

Rights groups have condemned Boniface Mwangi's arrest as an attempt to stifle dissent.

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Video: Protests against World Cup property speculation in Mexico City

Protesters have taken to the streets again in Mexico City to demonstrate against real estate price speculation.

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Petitti letter: Michigan sign-stealing penalties have gone far enough

Despite charges of serious NCAA rule violations, commissioner indicates sanctions have run their course

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Updated ranking of MLB's top 50 trade deadline candidates: A new No. 1 and best landing spots

More Diamondbacks stars on the move? An All-Star outfielder available? Our running list of who could be traded by the deadline has new names at the top.

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Harvard and Trump admin. face off in court. And, Texas seeks new congressional map

Harvard and the Trump administration are facing off in federal court today over the freezing of over $2 billion in grants and contracts. And, Texas lawmakers are seeking a new congressional makeup.

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Landslides and Floods Kill 18 in South Korea

The damage left after torrential rain in Gapyeong, South Korea, on Monday.

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Source: Díaz wants to leave Liverpool for Bayern

Luis Díaz remains determined to leave Liverpool this summer and hopes Bayern Munich will make a new offer to sign him, a source has told ESPN.

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Modric, Gimenez left out of Milan preseason tour

New signings Luka Modric and Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez will not be part of AC Milan's preseason tour across the Asia-Pacific region.

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England's semifinal record is the result of hard work and unity

England are in their sixth major semifinal in 10 years, but it's no accident. The togetherness of the squad has made it happen.

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Ferguson set for medical before loan move to Roma

Brighton striker Evan Ferguson will have a medical with Italian side Roma ahead of joining the Serie A outfit on loan.

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The Tories are on the brink of annihilation in Wales – and it holds a lesson for Westminster politicians | Will Hayward

Here, the party has preferred Nigel Farage cosplay to genuine – and much-needed – opposition. Look where it’s got themBy any measure, Kemi Badenoch’s leadership of the Conservative party is not in...

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New ‘powerful’ water regulator to replace ‘failed’ Ofwat in drive to ‘reset’ sector

Environment secretary backs Cunliffe review’s plan to end sewage scandals and financial mismanagement and ‘change the whole system’ in England and Wales• Business live – updatesA new, “powerful” wa...

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Ecuador’s biggest drug lord ‘Fito’ extradited to US, to plead ‘not guilty’

Adolfo Macias, who was recaptured in June after escaping from prison last year, will appear in New York court on Monday.

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Zoe Ball and Jo Whiley go rogue: best podcasts of the week

Listeners get to ask the the broadcasting duo almost everything – just don’t mention sex in the 90s. Plus, Garry Kasparov asks if the US is sliding into a pseudo dictatorshipBBC broadcasting bestie...

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How will Martin's new-look Rangers line up?

It has been a summer of change for Rangers.

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‘I need to show some character’ – MVG ready to bounce back at Matchplay

Michael van Gerwen says he needs to "show some character" as the Dutchman looks to get his season back on track at the World Matchplay against old rival Raymond van Barneveld on Monday night.

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Does Norris need championship lead more than Piastri?

The Formula 1 season resumes after its mini-break following the British Grand Prix with Lando Norris back on the front foot in what now almost-certainly appears to be an all-McLaren battle for 2025...

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Horner's highs and lows as Red Bull team principal

Relive the highs and lows Christian Horner's time as Red Bull team principal, with the Brit having recently been relieved of his position.

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Nick Cave fans swarm charity bookshop in UK after musician donates thousands of books

‘It’s an incredibly varied donation. He clearly held on to his books, some of them are quite old,’ says bookshop workerNick Cave fans have descended on a charity bookshop in Hove, in southern Engla...

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Match-fixers should be banned for life, says suspended King

Banned snooker player Mark King says players found guilty of match-fixing should be banned for life.

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Climate crisis causing food price spikes around the world, scientists say

Report finds extreme climate events linked to price hikes for rice, corn, cocoa, coffee, potatoes and other food items.

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TV tonight: hurrah for the return of Diane Morgan’s hapless heroine

Mandy enrols on an re-employment scheme – what could possibly go wrong? Plus: steamy thriller The Couple Next Door. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, BBC TwoHurrah for the return of Diane Morg...

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‘It can bring you to tears’: is this the world’s most beautiful sounding nightclub?

Transformed from a second world war bunker into Germany’s buzziest dance venue, the acoustics at Open Ground in Wuppertal are raved about by DJs such as Floating Points – and may even be good for y...

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Farrell to captain Lions for Tuesday's clash vs First Nations & Pasifika XV

Owen Farrell has been named to start and captain the British and Irish Lions in their final midweek tour match against a First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne on Tuesday.

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Trump has a welcome message for new citizens. It's different from past presidents

Trump released his video message to newly naturalized citizens. He welcomes them to the "national family," adding that they have a responsibility to "fiercely guard" and preserve American culture.

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In the spotlight after floods, Texas lawmakers eye disaster plans amid FEMA uncertainty

The Legislature will look at proposals for emergency preparedness in a special session that was already planned over hemp laws. A bill to help build emergency systems failed in the spring.

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Lawyers for Harvard and Trump square off in court in Boston

With more than $2 billion dollars in federal research grants at stake, the two sides will argue before a federal judge as the university pushes back on the administration's demands.

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Country diary: This wetland is dry and scratchy as a loofah – for now | Richard Smyth

Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire: The River Calder isn’t always as low and agreeable as it is today, and that’s why this nature reserve was createdAs wetlands go, this one isn’t. It’s a hot, dry day in...

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‘I’d had 28 years of depression – now it was gone’: Comic Paul Foot on three seconds that changed his life

Driving through Manchester one Sunday, at the wheel of a Nissan Micra, Foot suddenly woke from decades of anxiety, anger and misery. He talks about the friends who tried to help him, and the forgiv...

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How Trump’s Tariffs and Foreign Policies Have Bolstered Support for the E.U.

The European Union Headquarters in Brussels. President Trump’s pressure on military spending and trade have led some member states to work more closely together.

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China’s Hardball Tactics Set Tone for Difficult Summit with Europe

A shipping terminal in the city of Chongqing, which connects China with countries in Europe and elsewhere.

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‘Queer people were living, loving, suffering, surviving – but invisible’: west Africa’s groundbreaking gay novel 20 years on

Jude Dibia’s Walking With Shadows has a gay character at its heart – a radical act that continues to influence the region’s literary sceneWhen Jude Dibia first tried to sell the manuscript of his g...

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BBC targets adults in the latest adventure for its top dog Bluey

Corporation aims to build ‘lifestyle brand’ for all ages around smash-hit cartoon characterEach episode may only last seven minutes, but the bite-size length of Bluey’s adventures has not held back...

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‘Robin Williams said: “I’ll buy the club!”’: how The Comic Strip set the UK comedy scene ablaze

It started in a strip joint and ended up bringing alternative comedy to our TV screens. Ahead of a new Edinburgh show, Peter Richardson tells us why his riotous creation still makes audiences laugh...

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Death toll from S Korea rains rises to 18 as met agency warns of heatwaves

Five-day deluge unleashed flash floods and landslides that killed 18 and left nine others missing, authorities say.

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‘Everything here is just better’: Ellen DeGeneres confirms she moved to the UK because of Donald Trump

US comedian and Portia de Rossi have stayed in the UK since Trump’s re-election, and are considering getting married again in case the US overturns same-sex marriageEllen DeGeneres has confirmed th...

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United in for Chelsea's Jackson or Leipzig's Sesko

Manchester United are interested in taking striker Nicolas Jackson off Chelsea's hands. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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This genetic breakthrough could help thousands of species cheat extinction

Gene editing may hold the key to rescuing endangered species—not just by preserving them, but by restoring their lost genetic diversity using DNA from museum specimens and related species. Scientis...

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Caught between a fossil fuel past and a green future, China’s coal miners chart an uncertain path

As the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter shifts to cleaner energy, some families fear being left behindGazing over the remains of his home, Wang Bingbing surveys a decades-old jujube tree flow...

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Kashmir's growing heat crisis hits health and harvests

In Indian-administered Kashmir, low rainfall and rising temperatures are putting people's livelihoods at risk.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,243

Here are the key events on day 1,243 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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