Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-07-22

Formula 1 on target to become net zero by 2030

Formula 1 is on target to become net zero in the next five years by 2030, a sustainability report finds.

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Burlesque: The Musical review – Christina Aguilera movie gets a gloriously ‘dirrty’ makeover

Savoy theatre, LondonThis adrenalised adaptation of the 2010 film is stuffed with superb voices and sensational movesWhat a tremendous breath of fresh air. Amid the indefatigable rise of movies cyn...

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'We keep going until the final whistle' - Wiegman

England coach Sarina Wiegman praises the resilience her side showed as the Lionesses beat Italy 2-1 in extra time to book their place in the final of Euro 2025.

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Agyemang 90+6! Kelly 119! England reach Euro 2025 final after more late drama

England produced yet more late drama at Euro 2025 as they kept their hopes of back-to-back European Championship successes alive with a 2-1 victory over Italy after extra-time.

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Bunting wins thrilling tie-break vs Anderson to book World Matchplay quarters spot

Stephen Bunting pulled off a thrilling 12-10 tie-break win over Gary Anderson to book his spot in his second ever quarter-final of the World Matchplay at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.

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'Cool cat' Curtis ignites Martin's Rangers reign

Teenage forward Findlay Curtis repays new head coach Russell Martin's show of faith with a key role in Rangers' crucial first-leg win over Panathinaikos in Champions League qualifying.

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Highlights: Near nine-darter and tie-break win! Bunting beats Anderson in epic!

Highlights of Stephen Bunting against Gary Anderson at the World Matchplay.

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Bunting battles past Anderson to reach last eight

Stephen Bunting is through to the World Matchplay quarter-finals after a nervy 12-10 win over Gary Anderson at Winter Gardens in Blackpool

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Ozzy Osbourne death: 'He was one of nature's good guys'

The BBC's David Sillito looks back at the life of Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, who has died at the age of 76.

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Hosts Morocco into Wafcon final after shootout win over Ghana

Morocco will face Nigeria in the final of Wafcon 2024 after beating Ghana 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Rabat.

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England coach Edwards 'seeing improvement' and 'doesn't care what anyone thinks'

Charlotte Edwards is adamant she is "seeing improvement" from her England side and "doesn't care what anyone thinks" as she builds towards the World Cup starting in late September.

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At least 15 starve to death in 24 hours in Gaza as Israel continues attacks

Latest malnutrition-related deaths include a six-week-old baby, as dozens more killed in Israeli strikes across enclave.

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Curtis and Gassama score first Rangers goals as Martin era gets off to winning start

A new era at Rangers got off to a winning start as teenager Findlay Curtis and summer signing Djeidi Gassama scored crucial Champions League qualifying goals against Panathinaikos.

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Agyemang scores equaliser in final minutes to send England to extra-time

Michelle Agyemang scores a equaliser in the final minutes to send England to extra-time against Italy in their semi-final at Euro 2025.

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Canada Won’t Accept a Trade Deal With the U.S. at ‘Any Cost’

Prime Minister Mark Carney during a visit to a steel plant this month in Hamilton, Ontario.

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England fans celebrates Agyemang injury time equaliser

Fans at Box Park Wembley celebrate Michelle Agyemang's injury time equaliser for England in their semi-final against Italy at Euro 2025.

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NASA eClips STEM Student Ambassadors Light Up CNU’s 2025 STEM Community Day

More than 2,000 curious visitors from Newport News and the surrounding Hampton Roads region of Virginia flocked to Christopher Newport University (CNU) on May 31, 2025 for their annual STEM (Scienc...

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'They won't win the World Cup!' | Dagnall critical of England's fielding issues

Charles Dagnall says that England won't win the World Cup and outlines the different areas in which they fall short compared to other nations.

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Celtic legend John Fallon dies aged 84

Celtic legend John Fallon has died at the age of 84.

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Amazon acquires Bee, the AI wearable that records everything you say

Amazon has acquired the AI wearables startup Bee, which makes a bracelet and an Apple Watch app that record your day-to-day life to function as an AI assistant.

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Donald Trump accuses Barack Obama of ‘treason’ over 2016 election claims

The president repeated unsubstantiated claims that investigations into Russian election interference were 'seditious'.

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England fall short in record women's ODI run-chase as India take series

England briefly threatened a record run-chase in women's ODI cricket before falling to a 13-run defeat in their series decider against India in Durham.

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Jack McAuliffe, Who Brewed a Craft Beer Revolution, Dies at 80

His New Albion Brewing Company, founded in 1976, was considered the first microbrewery. It set the model for thousands more to come.

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William H. Neukom, Microsoft Lawyer Who Led Antitrust Fight, Dies at 83

William H. Neukom spoke to reporters in November 1998 outside Federal District Court in Washington while the trial of Microsoft was underway. His manner was courtly, but his speech was often acerbic.

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New Orleans safety Mathieu retires from professional football

New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu has announced his retirement from professional football.

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Celtic goalkeeper & Lisbon Lion Fallon dies at age 84

Former Celtic goalkeeper John Fallon - the 12th Lisbon Lion - dies at the age of 84.

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Syrian Inquiry Says Military Leaders Did Not Order Sectarian Killings in March

Members of Syria’s government security forces in Baniyas, Syria, in March. The city was the site of some of the worst sectarian violence in Syria that month.

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Rocket Lab’s first hurdle to flying its new rocket is getting it to the pad

Rocket Lab is asking regulators to approve a temporary method to transport hardware to its new spaceport.

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Reds eye Rodrygo as Diaz option - Wednesday's gossip

Liverpool consider Rodrygo as possible Luis Diaz replacement, Alexander Isak wants £350,000 to sign new deal at Newcastle, Granit Xhaka agrees move to Sunderland, plus more.

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Zelensky Targeted in Wartime Protests in Ukraine for the First Time

Ukrainians have urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to veto the measure passed in Parliament.

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Trump sets 19% tariff on Philippines in new trade deal

Details about the agreement, which US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social, are limited.

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NASA Challenge Wraps, Student Teams Complete Space Suit Challenges

After months of work in the NASA Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students (SUITS) challenge, more than 100 students from 12 universities across the United States traveled to NASA’s Johnso...

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Renewable energy hits global tipping point for even lower costs, UN says

UN chief Antonio Guterres says 'the fossil fuel age is flailing and failing' as renewable energy becomes cheaper.

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Ozzy Osbourne dies, weeks after farewell show

The star, who helped to invent heavy metal, died surrounded by his family, at the age of 76.

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Sarah Morlok Cotton, Quadruplet Who Knew Fame and Suffering, Dies at 95

She was the last of four identical sisters who were a national sensation even before they began performing onstage. Offstage, they endured abuse and schizophrenia.

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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal icon, dies at 76

Osbourne was instrumental in pioneering heavy metal as his band Black Sabbath enjoyed huge success in the 70s.

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Gold Miners Feared Dead in Congo After Landslide

A gold trader in the South Kivu province in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, last year.

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UK’s aid cuts ‘will hit children’s education and raise risk of death’

Cutting aid budget to 0.3% of national income will hurt many African countries, says FCDO impact assessmentLabour’s deep aid cuts will hit children’s education and increase the risk of disease and...

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FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Chief Resigns

Search and rescue personnel near the Guadalupe River in Texas on July 8. after catastrophic flooding.

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iOS 26 beta 4 arrives, with Liquid Glass tweaks and AI news summaries

Apple launches iOS 26 beta 4 for developers with updates to Liquid Glass and AI notification summaries, ahead. A public beta is expected later this week.

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Ozzy Osbourne, the people’s Prince of Darkness, took heavy metal into the light

Having escaped a life of drudgery in Birmingham, Ozzy became the rare rock frontman you could relate to – and then, against the odds, a national treasure• News: Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontma...

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Ozzy Osbourne – a life in pictures, from Black Sabbath to solo success

The heavy metal star, who fronted Black Sabbath before a long solo career, has died aged 76. We look back at his career, from family life to codpiece-sporting live shows Continue reading...

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OpenAI Seeks Additional Capital From Investors as Part of Its $40 Billion Round

OpenAI, which recently announced a $40 billion round of financing, is seeking funding from new and existing investors to fulfill the deal.

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Starmer under pressure from cabinet to recognise Palestinian statehood

Exclusive: Wes Streeting among ministers pushing for action after calling Israeli attacks on aid sites ‘intolerable’Keir Starmer is under pressure from cabinet ministers for the UK to immediately r...

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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and icon of British heavy metal, dies aged 76

The singer, who later became famous on reality TV show The Osbournes, dies less than three weeks after retirement concertOzzy Osbourne, whose gleeful “Prince of Darkness” image made him one of the...

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England's late show stuns Italy as super-subs seal final spot

England's super-subs saved the day with minutes to go against Italy as the Lionesses snuck into the Euro 2025 final.

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Nigeria beat holders South Africa to reach Wafcon final

A 94th-minute goal from Michelle Alozie helped Nigeria beat South Africa 2-1 in Casablanca to reach the final of Wafcon 2024.

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Where will Germany v Spain semi-final be won and lost?

BBC Sport analyses the areas which could prove decisive when Spain take on Germany in the Euro 2025 semi-finals.

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Trump team seeks meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell amid Epstein pressure

The request is Trump's latest move to defuse uproar over recent report that yielded no new evidence in Epstein scandal.

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More than 1,400 killed in sectarian violence in coastal Syria, report finds

Gov't committee in Syria says it identified 298 suspects in mass killings in Syria's coastal regions.

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A ‘golden age’ for nuclear power? Sizewell C must hit budget first

Customers face higher bills if project backed by the National Wealth Fund suffers serious cost overrunsUK strikes £38bn nuclear deal with private investorsWelcome to “a new golden age” for nuclear...

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Sir Jim Dim swaps being a failed grandee for a cabinet stooge | John Crace

After a period of well-deserved obscurity following a bungled leadership bid James Cleverly returns to the Tory frontbenchAll hail our hero’s return! The past 12 months have not been kind to James...

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The Guardian view on Labour’s visa crackdown in social care: another problem for an overstretched system | Editorial

In the absence of fundamental reform of the sector, shutting down the sponsorship route for foreign workers is a shortsighted and risky moveThere are currently around 130,000 vacancies in the socia...

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The Guardian view on the Orgreave inquiry: scrutiny of South Yorkshire police’s actions is long overdue | Editorial

That a panel will examine the brutal treatment of striking miners, and faked police statements, is a triumph for civil societySunday’s announcement that there will be an inquiry into the shocking v...

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A civil rights organization declares a 'state of emergency' in the U.S.

As a candidate in 2024, President Trump promised – often – to end what he and other conservatives describe as "woke" policies.On his first day in office, he signed executive orders rolling back pol...

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'Wrong for him' - Okolie on party controversy, and future Dubois fight

Lawrence Okolie can envisage a future heavyweight world title fight with former gym-mate Daniel Dubois.

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Holliday rate: Rox give record bonus to star's son

The Rockies have signed fourth overall pick Ethan Holliday to a $9 million bonus, the richest ever given to a high school player.

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NASA Invites Media to Senegal Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony

Senegal will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 2 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 24, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Brian Hughes, NASA chief of staff, will host Maram Kairé, director ge...

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UK to use AI to stop adult migrants posing as children

The government plans to use facial recognition technology to verify the age of migrants that arrive in the UK.

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‘Completely unprecedented’: resident doctors to press ahead with strike

Wes Streeting says move shows ‘disdain for patients’ while BMA insist pay demands not taken seriously in talksWes Streeting has condemned the decision by resident doctors to “recklessly and needles...

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Bangladesh students demand accountability after deadly air force jet crash

Students' demands include compensation for families, as well as new training procedures for the country's air force.

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Joel Tomkins named permanent Catalans head coach

Joel Tomkins has been confirmed as Catalans Dragons' new permanent head coach.

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Jeremy Bowen: Israel's allies see evidence of war crimes in Gaza mounting up

The Middle East has been transformed since 7 October, and almost two years on, the conflict in Gaza is at another inflection point.

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'Ridiculous!' | Okolie, Jones slam Team Dubois party ahead of Usyk clash

Speaking on the Toe2Toe podcast, Barry Jones and Lawrence Okolie have questioned Daniel Dubois' team's decision to hold a party ahead of his undisputed heavyweight clash with Oleksandr Usyk.

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Etsy faces user boycott over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ branded products

Etsy users are boycotting the site over its "Alligator Alcatraz" merchandise.

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Russia and Ukraine to Renew Talks, but Peace Remains Elusive

Ukrainian soldiers firing toward Russian positions in the Donetsk region of Ukraine in May.

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Kaur and Goud shine as England fall short in record women's run-chase

Highlights from England and India's third ODI from the Riverside Ground.

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UK government wants ransomware victims to report cyberattacks so it can disrupt the hackers

Experts applauded the proposed change, which would require ransomware victims to notify authorities when paying a hacker's ransom, arguing that this information can help catch cybercriminals and st...

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Trump administration says the US will leave the UN cultural agency UNESCO

The White House cited 'anti-Israel rhetoric' and 'woke, divisive' causes as the reason for the US's withdrawal.

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UK government urged to offer more transparency over OpenAI deal

Select committee chair says public need to be reassured about the use of their data after ‘major failures’ in the pastMinisters are facing calls for greater transparency about public data that may...

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Immigration and deprivation reasons UK public losing faith in politicians, says Rayner

Deputy PM says government has to show it is helping people amid concerns about potential for more riots in EnglandImmigration and deprivation are the key factors causing public disenchantment with...

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Five-day doctor strike will go ahead, says BMA

Union rejects plea by health secretary to call off strikes in England and continue talks.

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'It's not in the spirit of the game' | Gill hits back at why he clashed with Crawley

India captain Shubman Gill explained why he clashed with Zak Crawley during the third Test, claiming England's tactics were not in the spirit of the game.

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NASA’s X-59 Makes a Move

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft completed its first low-speed taxi test at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, on July 10, 2025. This marked the first time the one-of-a-...

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Crystal Palace appeal against Europa League demotion

Crystal Palace have appealed against the decision to demote them from the Europa League, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed.

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Brazilian Supreme Court justice threatens to arrest Bolsonaro

Judge Moraes accuses Bolsonaro of breaching a social media ban he had imposed on the ex-president.

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Israel is proceeding with annexation, and there is only one way to stop it

Global grassroots organising is the only way to challenge Israel and its plan to legalise the theft of Palestinian land.

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‘Thomas the Tank Engine clung to me like a disease’: the film about the choo-choo’s global grownup superfans

From the UK to the US, from Japan to Australia and beyond, men in their 20s and 30s are still obsessed with the lovable blue locomotive. Why? The maker of a new film reveals all‘I kept it a huge, d...

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National security meets next-gen tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s AI Defense panel

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is where breakthrough ideas meet the real-world challenges that define the future — and with over 10,000 startup and VC leaders converging, there’s no better place to have t...

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User privacy app Cloaked adds AI-powered caller screening

Cloaked is releasing a new call guard feature to let an AI-powered bot chat to scammers on a user's behalf.

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Google, Microsoft say Chinese hackers are exploiting SharePoint zero-day

The tech giants have evidence that Chinese hackers are exploiting the new bug, but warned "multiple actors" are also hacking into affected SharePoint systems.

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The boy who bled to death as an Israeli soldier ‘celebrated his shot’

The youth of Sebastia have learned to hide in their homes whenever Israeli soldiers approach the town.

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U.S. Is Missing the Century’s ‘Greatest Economic Opportunity,’ U.N. Chief Says

The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, at the U.N. headquarters in New York last month.

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Crystal Palace appeal against Europa League demotion

Crystal Palace submit an appeal against their demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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On stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How AI is forcing late-stage startups to rewire GTM — or be left behind

AI isn’t just disrupting products — it’s upending how companies sell, scale, and succeed. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco, we’re diving deep into how late-stage...

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Number of aid seekers killed by Israel in Gaza tops 1,000: UN

Starvation, malnutrition kill 101 Palestinians during Gaza war, including 80 children, according to hospitals.

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UK border officials to use AI to verify ages of child asylum seekers

Trial of technology comes as official report warns existing system has been failing for at least a decadeUK politics live – latest updatesOfficials are to start using artificial intelligence to hel...

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Guardian writers on their ultimate feelgood movies: ‘Radical in its own way’

Our writers highlight the films they find endlessly rewatchable, including Notting Hill and Spy“Feelgood” movies are often thought of as big-hearted romantic comedies, comforting classics, or child...

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Trump deflects from questions about Epstein probe with accusations about Obama

President Trump is facing questions about the death of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. On Tuesday, he deflected by pivoting to long-held accusations about his Democratic opponents.

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England battle-ready for India as Stokes hails new All Blacks guru: 'We share values'

Ben Stokes insists England are ready for the battle that awaits them in the fourth Test of a fiery series against India, reserving praise for the new "mental performance coach" who has brought his...

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VSCO’s iPhone camera app is now available globally

Photo editing and sharing app VSCO is making its iOS camera app, Capture, available across the world, following a limited launch in June, when the app came to Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

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21-year-old MIT dropouts raise $32M at $300M valuation led by Insight

Karun Kaushik and Selin Kocalar weren’t planning to raise a Series A so soon. Their AI compliance startup, Delve, which announced a $3 million seed round in January, was growing fast and signing cu...

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‘I didn’t cry till the following year’: standup Thanyia Moore on the tragedy she turned into laughter

The comic was all set to make her debut at the Edinburgh fringe. Then, with hours to go, she had a medical emergency. The former dancer explains how it all fed into her new standup show‘My first th...

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Inside the hotel at the heart of Unite corruption allegations

Private jet flights and football tickets - corruption allegations at Unite trade union

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‘Starvation is a war crime’, UN expert blasts Israel

The famine we’re seeing in Gaza now is the most horrific stage of Israel’s starvation campaign, a UN expert says.

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Tanz fever: a whirl through the Viennese festival where dance erupts across the city

Austria’s month-long ImPulsTanz celebration goes beyond the norm to turn rope jumping, navel-gazing and masked protest into explosive showsMatteo Haitzmann is a violinist who has tonight swapped hi...

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World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says

António Guterres says ‘sun is rising on a clean energy age’ as 90% of renewable power projects cheaper than fossil fuelsThe world is on the brink of a breakthrough in the climate fight and fossil f...

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Hunter Biden lashes out at George Clooney over father's 2024 election exit

Joe Biden's son directs expletive-filled accusations at the Hollywood actor for his part in the former president quitting the campaign.

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Qatar confirms 2036 Olympic Games host city bid

Qatar signaled its interest as an Olympic Games host with established infrastructure from World Cup a key selling point.

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Rains, flash floods kill 21 in Pakistan; tourists rescued in hilly north

Incessant monsoon rains cause landslides and flash floods, taking the total rain-related deaths this year to 242.

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Venice film festival to showcase big hitters George Clooney, Emma Stone, Julia Roberts – and the Rock

Prestige titles grabbing some glamour include Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and Jim Jarmusch’s all-star Father Mother Sister Brother, while Jude Law plays PutinA high-calibre cast of Hollywood...

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Scale of online abuse directed at Carter revealed

Defender Jess Carter was the England player targeted with the most negativity on social media during the Euro 2025 game against Sweden, new research has found.

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Video: What we know about plane crash at Bangladesh school

Bangladesh has declared a national day of mourning for dozens of children and adults who were killed in a plane crash.

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Betaworks’ third fund closes at $66M to invest in early-stage AI startups

New York City-based Betaworks has closed its $66 million Fund III, which will focus on investing in early-stage AI companies.  Betaworks has been investing in AI since at least 2016 and, throu...

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Lucid Air owners will be able to use Tesla Superchargers from July 31

Owners of the Lucid Air sedan will be able to charge their luxury EVs at thousands of Tesla Supercharger stations in North America starting July 31. But there is a notable caveat: Lucid Air vehicle...

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‘Starvation or bullets’: The dilemma facing Palestinians in Gaza

We look at the struggle of people in Gaza to avoid starvation when even aid carries the risk of death.

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Lucid Air owners will soon be able to use Tesla Superchargers — but there’s a catch

Owners of the Lucid Air sedan will be able to charge their luxury EVs at thousands of Tesla Supercharger stations in North America starting July 31. But there is a notable caveat: Lucid Air vehicle...

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Stephen Colbert declares ‘gloves are off’ as cancelled Late Show host takes aim at Trump

In his first show since the Late Show was cancelled, Colbert addressed rumours the show was axed to please TrumpStephen Colbert declared to Donald Trump that “the gloves are off” in his first broad...

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Zelensky’s Government Takes Aim at Corruption Fighters

The fight against corruption helped propel President Volodymyr Zelensky to power in 2019.

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Irish Museum of Modern Art rejects censorship claims after Derek Jarman film cancellation

IMMA says it plans to reinstate screenings of The Angelic Conversation, following a complaint against the showing of a gay kiss on the museum’s outdoor screenThe Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) h...

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U.S. Says It Will Withdraw From UNESCO, Again

The move to leave UNESCO reflects President Trump’s deep mistrust and distaste of multilateralism and international institutions.

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Autopsy: Cincinnati OL died from heart condition

Jeremiah Kelly, the Cincinnati freshman football player who was found unresponsive at his off-campus residence in April, died from a heart condition, according to the coroner's report.

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British man guilty of trying to spy for Russia

Jurors find Howard Phillips wanted to pass on details about ex-defence secretary Sir Grant Shapps.

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28 countries called for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza: What did they say?

In a joint statement, the countries demand that Israel end its war on Gaza. Here's who signed and what they said.

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This startup thinks email could be the key to usable AI agents

Startup Mixus has built an AI agent platform that not only keeps humans in the workflow, but also allows those humans to interact with agents directly from their email or Slack.

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NASA Tests New Heat Source Fuel for Deep Space Exploration

To explore the unknown in deep space, millions of miles away from Earth, it’s crucial for spacecraft to have ample power. NASA’s radioisotope power systems (RPS) are a viable option for these missi...

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'You need protest' - Onuoha on England not taking the knee

Ex-Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha discusses England's decision to stop taking the knee at Euro 2025 in response to defender Jess Carter receiving racist abuse on social media.

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Three things veteran planetary health investors look for in a startup

RA Capital Planetary Health closed a $120 million fund. Here's the rubric two investors use to determine where to place their fund's money.

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World court set to hear Vanuatu’s case on climate crisis obligations

Vanuatu’s reefs are devastated by global warming, cyclones, and rising seas, threatening homes and livelihoods.

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Fiberglass-Free, Chemical-Free: Natural Fire Barriers for Mattresses

When it comes to flame retardants, fiberglass is unhealthy, but many chemicals are worse. Here’s what you need to know about buying a safe new mattress.

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‘Such a violent confrontation’: Love Decade, the Leeds rave that prompted 836 arrests

Amid a police crackdown on rave culture in 1990, the now infamous warehouse party became a riot, resulting in one of the UK’s biggest mass arrests. Attendees and DJs look backAs the booming sub-bas...

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Man found guilty over sharing Grant Shapps’ details with ‘Russian spies’

Howard Phillips, 65, gave Shapps’s home address and private plane location to undercover officers posing as agentsA man has been found guilty of assisting a foreign intelligence service after handi...

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Israel Expands Attacks in Central Gaza City and Raids W.H.O. Offices

A view over Deir al-Balah, Gaza, on Monday after Israeli strikes. During the war against Hamas, Israeli troops have swept through much of the territory.

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Teenager voted in as UK's youngest council leader

The teenager was voted in as leader following a tie with Liberal Democrat nominee Jerry Roodhouse.

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Lammy 'appalled and sickened' by civilian suffering in Gaza

The UK foreign secretary also criticises Israel's rejection of an international statement calling for the war to end.

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Inside Iran’s crackdown on Afghan migrants after the war with Israel

Before the war, the official number of Afghan refugees and migrants in Iran was at least 6.1 million people.

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X Data Center Fire in Oregon Started Inside Power Cabinet, Authorities Say

Generative AI has put data centers under the spotlight, and surging electricity needs could increase risk of fires.

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Diving for the disappeared: the dangerous underwater hunt for Colombia’s missing

The dark waters of San Antonio estuary are thought to hide 190 bodies, killed over decades of conflict. The first state-backed search turned to local experts to try to find themAs scuba diver Pedro...

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‘Art can be a release’: the US organization creating spaces for Black women to enjoy the arts

Black Girls in Art Spaces has nearly 40 chapters across the US and cultivates communities in which Black women and girls engage with artOn a warm Saturday evening in Jackson, Mississippi, about 30...

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Teen bats are spawning new viruses—here’s why scientists are paying close attention

New research from the University of Sydney sheds light on how coronaviruses emerge in bat populations, focusing on young bats as hotspots for infections and co-infections that may drive viral evolu...

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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent Is Haunting My Browser

New tools from OpenAI and Perplexity can browse the web for you. If the idea takes off, these generative AI agents could turn the internet into a ghost town where only bots roam.

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'Jones was fierce competitor & loveable character'

Former Wales, Liverpool and Wrexham defender Joey Jones, who has died at the age of 70, was a fierce competitor and a loveable character.

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UK does not need to hold inquiry into Russian disinformation, ECHR rules

Strasbourg court rejects attempt to force government to investigate impact of Kremlin interference on elections UK politics live – latest updatesAn attempt by three former MPs to force the UK gover...

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Manchester’s Royal Exchange rooted in slavery and colonialism, research reveals

Links to enslavement, exploitation and opium make it ‘one of most important locations in history of global capitalism’For more than 50 years it has been at the heart of cultural life in one of the...

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Reputation review – front and swagger in brawling portrait of British male rage

A drug dealer begins to question his life choices but his bullying partner-in-crime refuses to let him goSquint and you can picture the two leads of this film playing the Gallagher brothers circa t...

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Did Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Backfire?

Survey data shared exclusively with WIRED suggests that Tesla’s newest autonomous driving technology has freaked out some consumers.

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Power Rankings: Can Lynx sustain? Biggest second-half question for every team

Can New York catch Minnesota? How much will Caitlin Clark play? Here are the challenges facing each team.

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Coca-Cola says it will use 'U.S. cane sugar' in a new drink offering

Coca-Cola's move comes a week after President Trump said he had been talking to the soft drink giant about using cane sugar rather than high-fructose corn syrup in its signature drink.

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Edinburgh funniest fringe joke award scrapped for 2025

TV channel U&Dave has announced its award for best joke at the fringe, launched in 2008, won’t be given this yearIt’s beyond a joke for pun-lovers. The traditional list of the funniest gags at...

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‘A privilege and a great pleasure’: inside the 5,000-item Stephen Sondheim collection

A treasure trove of manuscripts, notebooks and recordings from the theatre legend has been acquired by the Library of Congress in Washington DCMark Horowitz had done his homework before Stephen Son...

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Ex-Wales and Liverpool defender Jones dies aged 70

Tributes are paid as former Wales, Liverpool and Wrexham defender Joey Jones dies aged 70.

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Newly Discovered ‘Infinity Galaxy’ Could Prove How Ancient Supermassive Black Holes Formed

This collision of two galaxies could demonstrate that theorized “direct collapse black holes” exist.

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Beneath the scales: The secret bone armor that helped lizards survive Australia

Scientists have uncovered hidden bony armor—called osteoderms—beneath the skin of 29 goanna species across Australasia, a discovery that radically changes what we thought we knew about lizard evolu...

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Lammy ‘sickened’ by Israel’s targeting of starving Palestinians and threatens fresh sanctions

Foreign secretary says he deeply regrets UK does not have power to end war and claims its arms are not used in GazaUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK foreign secretary has said he is “appalled...

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Out, damned shot! Macbeth becomes a cutthroat netball musical at Edinburgh fringe

Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence combines comedy, songs and athleticism as a young netball player reckons with her own ambitions against an electro-pop scoreA spate of Macbeths will hit the Edinbur...

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This oat discovery could change your breakfast—and the future of plant-based food

Scientists in Australia have uncovered the biological triggers behind oil production in oats, a discovery that could revolutionize how oats are processed and marketed. By using advanced imaging and...

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Video: US police officer in Breonna Taylor death jailed for 33 months

A police officer involved in the 2020 US shooting death of Breonna Taylor has been sentenced to 33 months.

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Mbeumo: I used to wear Man United shirt as a kid

Manchester United's newest signing Bryan Mbeumo has said completing his move to Old Trafford is a "dream."

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Aluminium-20 shatters nuclear norms with explosive triple-proton breakup

Scientists have observed a brand-new and exotic atomic nucleus: aluminium-20. Unlike anything seen before, it decays through a stunning three-proton emission sequence, shedding light on nuclear beh...

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At least three killed in landslide, heavy rains in northern Pakistan

Floods in Gilgit-Baltistan's Diamer district have damaged dozens of houses, amenities and blocked major highways.

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Future of bees at risk as temperatures rise, Trump to cut research funds

Bees face rising heat, disease and habitat loss as global warming and funding cuts threaten pollinators.

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Summer of Our Discontent by Thomas Chatterton Williams review – the liberal who hates leftists

In his caustic critique of identity politics, Williams ends up condemning every kind of collective actionThomas Chatterton Williams, a public intellectual of some standing in the US, disl...

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What Does That Nature Say to You review – funny and complex Korean dad-boyfriend standoff

Hong Sang-soo makes a genuinely intriguing addition to his booze- and conversation-fuelled oeuvreWith his own particular kind of unhurried ceaselessness and murmuring calm, Korean auteur Hong Sang-...

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Rachel Reeves faces gloomy autumn after borrowing overshoots

Very tough budget looms as interest rate costs on bonds drive June figure to second-highest on recordUK borrowing rises more than expectedBusiness live – latest updatesJune’s public finances data,...

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Kemi Badenoch to reshuffle shadow cabinet with James Cleverly set to return to Tory front bench – UK politics live

Former home and foreign secretary, who unsuccessfully stood to replace Rishi Sunak as leader, set for ‘prominent’ roleThe UK and 27 other nations yesterday condemned the Israeli government and mili...

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Franchise-shifting trades to draft disasters: Roster mistakes for all 30 NBA teams since 2020

Zach Kram examines the deals, trades and picks that all 30 NBA teams would like to take back from the 2020s.

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Bryan Mbeumo signs with Manchester United from Brentford

The Cameroon international, who recorded career-best figures in the EPL last season, joins the club on a long-term deal.

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The night divers seeking sea cucumbers and profits off West Africa’s coast

Sea cucumbers are a costly delicacy, popular in Asia. But those diving for them in Banana Islands see few rewards.

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'I need to recover' - Alcaraz joins marquee withdrawals in Toronto

Carlos Alcaraz has joined the list of stars missing the Canadian Open, with the world No 2 saying he has to recover from muscle issues after losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final.

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MLB trade deadline updates: Latest intel on trade rumors and trending names to know

Which contenders will make the biggest splash? Here's what we're hearing as 6 p.m. ET on July 31 approaches.

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Democrats must counter Texas' redistricting 'cheating,' says Rep. Ritchie Torres

Texas Republicans want to redraw the state's congressional districts to gain an advantage in next year's election. U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., says Democrats must counter or become complicit.

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Government borrowing higher than expected in June

A big increase in debt interest payments outstripped rising income from taxes and National Insurance.

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Retiring Taylor deserves place in Hall of Fame - Frampton

Josh Taylor's accomplishment in becoming undisputed world champion should be recognised as "one of the great British sporting feats ever", says Carl Frampton.

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BBC sees fragile ceasefire holding in battle-scarred Suweida province

Sectarian clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin militia began in the southern Syrian province about 10 days ago.

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China finds cover-up in lead poisoning of 200 children

Education officials received bribes while health officials tampered with tests, investigators say.

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UK borrowing rises more than expected, putting pressure on Rachel Reeves

June figure of £20.7bn comes as chancellor prepares for autumn budget where she may have to make tax risesBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government borrowed more than expected in June amid pr...

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The Empire of Forgetting by John Burnside review – last words from an essential poet of our age

This posthumously published final collection confronts mortality, alongside the world’s almost unbearable beautyJohn Burnside died in May 2024, aged 69. In life, he was almost preternaturally proli...

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Even the Tories now admit that our electoral system is toxic. When will Labour have the guts to fix it? | Polly Toynbee

Giving 16-year-olds the vote is good, not least to stop the rightward lurch, but real change would mean scrapping first past the post“Gerrymandering!” cry those on the right. But the government’s p...

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Osiris review – Linda Hamilton drops in to rescue charmingly hokey space-horror

The fella-in-a-suit aliens resembling past pop culture beasties are a strength of an entertaining abduction adventureAn entertaining-enough space-horror, a mishmash of storylines and character type...

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Who can beat Usyk? Who will be next opponent?

Oleksandr Usyk is the best heavyweight of this era. He’s not only a two-time undisputed world champion in the division, he’s undefeated and he’s beaten his leading rivals, twice o...

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Latent Labs launches web-based AI model to democratize protein design

The company claims that its model achieved state of the art on specific metrics.

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Tierney has 'fire' to help Welsh rugby transform

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief executive Abi Tierney says she still has fire in her belly in the role and wants to help the Wales team return to the elite of world rugby.

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10% Off Canon Promo Code & Coupons

Save 10%, plus up to $500 on cameras, lenses, and more with today’s Canon coupons for new and refurbished tech.

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15% Off Dell Coupon Codes | July 2025

Enjoy 15% off workstations with Dell promo codes, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, monitors, and all things tech.

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Australia's toxic algae bloom is 'natural disaster' - premier

The catastrophe has turned South Australian waters toxic green and suffocated masses of marine life.

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Resident doctors on strikes: ‘For those of us who are working class, the stakes are different’

Consultants and other NHS staff also respond to Guardian callout, with most expressing outrage at BMA’s demandsThe health secretary, Wes Streeting, is hoping that a “constructive” meeting with lead...

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Instead of selling to Meta, AI chip startup FuriosaAI signed a huge customer

South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI announced a partnership on Tuesday to supply its AI chip, RNGD, to enterprises using LG AI Research‘s recently unveiled EXAONE platform. RNGD is optimiz...

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Is Medicaid rife with fraudsters? One man explains why he breaks a rule

Congressional Republicans successfully pushed to add hurdles to qualify for Medicaid by saying they would eliminate fraud. A Montana man says he's breaking the rules to keep his insurance and his job.

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China starts construction of world’s biggest hydropower dam in Tibet

The project on a river that runs through Tibet and India downstream could dwarf the Three Gorges Dam when completed.

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Typhoon Wipha whips Vietnam as Philippines flooding displaces thousands

Vietnam is expecting 500mm of rainfall as Typhoon Wipha approaches the northern coast after skirting the Philippines.

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Man City fight for €80m Sporting star Hjulmand

Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand is wanted by both Manchester United and Manchester City. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Iran’s Leaders Turn to a New Brand of Nationalism After Israeli and U.S. Attacks

A march during a Tasua mourning ceremony in Tehran, Iran, this month.

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Cenotaph wreath rules were changed to placate unionists, Blair-era files show

Archives reveal political manoeuvring to ensure DUP’s inclusion in 2004 Remembrance Sunday ceremonyTony Blair’s government altered the rules on party leaders laying wreaths at the Cenotaph to keep...

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I’m a writer from the Balkans. Why do people assume I only know about war and tragedy? | Ana Schnabl

Readers lose out when English-speaking gatekeepers decide what books are sold and whose stories get toldI attended an American writers’ conference in Texas, just before the world plunged into Covid...

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In Ukraine’s bombed out reservoir a huge forest has grown – is it a return to life or a toxic timebomb?

Two years after the Nova Kakhovka dam was destroyed in Ukraine, nature has returned in abundance to the drained land in a ‘big natural experiment’ – but it could be lost as quickly as it appearedAt...

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Ukraine and Russia set for fresh peace talks, Zelensky says

Renewed efforts for a ceasefire come after the US pledged fresh military aid for Kyiv.

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OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services

The US tech firm behind ChatGPT say it will work with the UK government to "deliver prosperity for all".

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Will federal budget cuts affect space science?

Earlier this year, the White House proposed a nearly 24% cut to NASA's 2026 fiscal year budget — the largest in the agency's history. The trims are largely aimed at the NASA's fundamental science r...

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What radar found beneath Antarctica could slow ice melt and rising seas

Ancient river landscapes buried beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet have been uncovered by radar, revealing vast, flat surfaces formed over 80 million years ago before Antarctica froze. These hidd...

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Bolsonaro’s son blasts top Brazilian court official over assets freeze

Former president's son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, accuses supreme court justice of behaving 'like every dictator'.

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Death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner shocks fans: ‘We saw ourselves in him’

Actor’s Theo Huxtable provided an entire generation of Black youth and teens a relatable characterFor Black youth and teens growing up in the mid-1980s, The Cosby Show offered something rarely seen...

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NASA’s Roman telescope will catch 100,000 explosions — and rewrite the Universe’s story

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope is set to embark on a deep-sky survey that could capture nearly 100,000 cosmic explosions, shedding light on everything from dark energy to black hole physics. Its High...

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Taylor Swift and Drake music giant files to list on US stock market

It comes as two major US share indexes closed at new record highs on Monday.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,244

Here are the key events on day 1,244 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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OpenAI and Google outdo the mathletes, but not each other

OpenAI and Google's AI models achieved impressive results in a difficult math competition, but disputed how the other got their score.

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Goodbye plastic? Scientists create new supermaterial that outperforms metals and glass

Scientists at Rice University and the University of Houston have created a powerful new material by guiding bacteria to grow cellulose in aligned patterns, resulting in sheets with the strength of...

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America Should Assume the Worst About AI

How to plan for a tech-driven geopolitical crisis.

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America Should Assume the Worst About AI

How to plan for a tech-driven geopolitical crisis.

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