We meet again - England & Spain set for 'amazing' Euro 2025 final
Two years on from the World Cup final, England and Spain will meet again in what promises to be an "amazing" Euro 2025 final.
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Trump’s ‘anti-woke AI’ order could reshape how US tech companies train their models
When DeepSeek, Alibaba, and other Chinese firms released their AI models, Western researchers quickly noticed they sidestepped questions critical of the Chinese Communist Party. U.S. officials late...
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Highlights: Rock stuns MVG in another tie-break THRILLER at World Matchplay!
Highlights from the World Matchplay as Josh Rock faces Michael van Gerwen.
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US Supreme Court says Trump can remove Democrats from consumer safety panel
The nation's highest court has frequently ruled in favour of Trump's expansive interpretation of presidential powers.
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Inter Alia review – Rosamund Pike rules in searing legal drama from Prima Facie team
Lyttelton theatre, London With anarchic energy, Pike plays a judge whose world is upended in a companion drama to Suzie Miller’s hit, again directed by Justin MartinThree years ago, playwright Suzi...
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Luke Littler shows he is 'world champion for a reason' at World Matchplay
As Luke Littler's favourite D10 clattered into the board for an epic 13-11 tie-break win over Jermaine Wattimena at the World Matchplay, he let out a roar and pointed at the star on his shirt. It w...
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Littler wins Wattimena thriller but Van Gerwen goes out
Luke Littler survives a real scare before eventually beating Jermaine Wattimena 13-11 in a thriller to reach the World Matchplay quarter-finals, but Michael van Gerwen loses to Josh Rock.
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Why is Trump quitting global institutions?
The US is pulling out of UNESCO, saying the UN agency focuses on divisive issues.
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Hunger crisis deepens in Gaza as 10 more starvation deaths reported
Aid groups warn of 'mass starvation' in Gaza amid blockade, while Israeli attacks kill dozens of others across enclave.
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Sundar Pichai is ‘very excited’ about Google Cloud’s OpenAI partnership
The comment came shortly after analysts peppered Pichai and other Google executives with questions about how AI would affect its core search business and why Google is spending an extra $10 billion...
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Spain beat Germany to set up Women’s Euro 2025 final with England
Aitana Bonmati's strike in injury time downs Germany to send Spain into Women's Euro 2025 final against England.
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Littler produces stunning comeback to scrape into World Matchplay quarters
Luke Littler came from 7-2 down and won a staggering six legs in a row as he fought back to a dramatic 13-11 tie-break victory against Jermaine Wattimena to book his spot in the quarter-finals of t...
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Maguire wins 2025 Championship League
Stephen Maguire wins the first ranking event of the season, beating Joe O'Connor 3-1 in the final of the 2025 Championship League in Leicester.
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Highlights: Littler wins EPIC TIE-BREAK after disastrous start against Wattimena!
Highlights from the World Matchplay as Luke Littler faces Jermaine Wattimena.
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Trump Says He's 'Getting Rid of Woke' and Dismisses Copyright Concerns in AI Policy Speech
The remarks, which came during a keynote speech at a summit hosted by the All-In Podcast, follow President Donald Trump's newly released AI Action Plan.
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Bonmati winner sends Spain to Euro 2025 final - highlights
Watch highlights as Spain's Aitana Bonmati scores an extra-time winer to beat Germany and progress to the Euro 2025 final against England, in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final.
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County Championship: Leach six-for as Somerset skittle Durham in two days
Jack Leach claimed 6-63 as Somerset wrapped up a five-wicket win over Durham inside two days of their Rothesay County Championship Division One clash at Taunton.
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Israeli parliament approves symbolic motion on West Bank annexation
Knesset lawmakers vote 71-13 in favour of annexation, raising questions about the future of a Palestinian state.
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Baldock died in swimming pool accident, inquest finds
Former defender George Baldock died in an accident in his swimming pool with no drugs or alcohol in his system, an inquest has found.
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‘People said it would never be done’: UK and India trade agreement defies expectations
For Britain, this is a much-needed post-Brexit boost, and for India it shows decades of protectionism are in the pastKeir Starmer and Narendra Modi will sign their £4.8bn trade deal on Thursday mor...
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Seoa shocks former two-time world champion Ouschan at World Pool Championship
Seo Seoa, the only female player at the World Pool Championship, defeats former two-time world champion Albin Ouschan in a colossal upset.
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Google’s AI Overviews have 2B monthly users, AI Mode 100M in the US and India
Google shared new stats about its AI features' adoption during its Q2 earnings.
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Thomas A. Durkin, Civil Liberties Lawyer for the Reviled, Dies at 78
Thomas A. Durkin in 2012. “He represented the damned of the earth,” a colleague said.
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UN court: Climate crisis is ‘existential threat’
The International Court of Justice says climate change is an “urgent and existential threat."
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A $17 Hotdog and a Humanoid Robot Serving Popcorn: WIRED's Day at the Tesla Diner
WIRED stopped by the new Tesla Diner in Hollywood to try a $17 hotdog, watch a humanoid robot serve popcorn, and talk to people who still stan Elon Musk.
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Investment Fund Seals Trade Deal for Japan and Expands Trump’s Influence
President Trump will decide how to use the $550 billion that the Japanese government agreed to invest as part of its trade deal with the United States.
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NASA Sets Launch Coverage for Earth-Tracking NISAR Satellite
NASA will provide live coverage of launch activities for NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), which is set to lift off at 8:10 a.m. EDT (5:40 p.m. IST), Wednesday, July 30, from Satish Dhawa...
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Joanna Macy, Who Found a Way to Transcend ‘Eco-Anxiety,’ Dies at 96
With books and workshops, she helped others deal with the stress caused by climate change, inspiring them to take action and not be paralyzed by despair.
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US federal judge refuses Trump’s bid to unseal Epstein grand jury records
Donald Trump had sought to dispel rumours his administration had attempted to conceal information about Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump administration unveils wide ranging AI action plan
The plan is said to put pressure on China and build new data centers in the US.
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Brazil to join South Africa’s ICJ ‘genocide’ case against Israel
Brazilian Foreign Ministry says international community 'cannot remain inactive' in the face of 'ongoing atrocities'.
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NASA Scientist Finds Predicted Companion Star to Betelgeuse
A century-old hypothesis that Betelgeuse, the 10th brightest star in our night sky, is orbited by a very close companion star was proved true by a team of astrophysicists led by a scientist at NASA...
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Zelenskyy promises new bill amid growing pressure over anticorruption law
Protesters rally for a second day after Ukrainian leader signs law curbing powers of anticorruption agencies.
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Bryan Kohberger gets four life sentences for murdering Idaho college students
The defendant declined to speak at the hearing, leaving the families of his victims with unanswered questions about his motive.
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Clean slate: Rockies get 1st shutout in 221 games
Rookie right-hander Tanner Gordon led the way as the Rockies recorded their first shutout in 221 games, ending the third-longest streak without one in MLB history.
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Bonmati: Spain had intel on Berger for winner
Spain's match-winner Aitana Bonmatí said she knew Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger would leave space at her near post after scoring the goal which sets up a European Championship final against...
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India wait on results from Pant injury scan
India are waiting on the results of a scan to key man Rishabh Pant after the wicketkeeper suffered a foot injury on the opening day of the fourth Test against England.
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Is it time for injury replacements in Test cricket?
As India batter Rishabh Pant awaits the results of a scan on a foot injury, BBC Sport asks whether the rules around substitutes in cricket should be changed.
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Packers: Received $432.6M in revenue sharing
The Packers, the NFL's only publicly owned team, revealed Wednesday that the national revenue sharing from the previous fiscal year was a record $432.6 million.
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Trump’s AI Action Plan aims to block chip exports to China, but lacks keys details
The AI Action Plan offers a path, but not a concrete plan, for what the administration is thinking when it comes to chip export restrictions.
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Trump’s AI Action Plan aims to block chip exports to China but lacks key details
The AI Action Plan offers a path, but not a concrete plan, for what the administration is thinking when it comes to chip export restrictions.
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Eileen Fulton, Glamorous Villainess of ‘As the World Turns,’ Dies at 91
She was a mainstay of the long-running soap opera for 50 years — so long that she liked to say she led a double life.
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Gaza: if the UK won’t act now, then when? – podcast
As hundreds of thousands of people face starvation in Gaza, this week the foreign secretary, David Lammy, joined a chorus of global condemnation over Israel’s actions, describing the killing of inn...
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NASA Tests 5G-Based Aviation Network to Boost Air Taxi Connectivity
NASA engineers are exploring how the technology used in existing cellphone networks could support the next generation of aviation. In April and May, researchers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in C...
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Six months of 'shock and awe' on immigration enforcement
Since returning to office, President Trump has moved swiftly to upend decades of federal policy—from education to healthcare to vaccines...but nowhere more aggressively than immigration. Congress j...
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Does the World Court’s Sweeping Climate Opinion Matter? Five Takeaways.
Judge Yuji Iwasawa, president of the International Court of Justice, read out the court’s climate opinion on Wednesday in The Hague.
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Labour must create green jobs or lose voters to parties who oppose net zero, unions warn
GMB and Prospect say government needs greater focus on green energy amid political shift away from net zero commitmentsThe Labour government needs to ramp up the creation of green jobs or risk work...
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Israeli strikes kill 21 Palestinians, mostly women and children
Three Israeli strikes hit homes and a tent in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people, mostly women and children.
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The Guardian view on Kemi Badenoch’s reshuffle: a glimmer of hope for One Nation Tories | Editorial
The Conservative leader’s appointment of Sir James Cleverly to the cabinet could act as a moderating force as Faragism sweeps the partyIn January, only two months after becoming Conservative party...
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Former Y Combinator, a16z experts hold invite-only summit for founders
An invite-only startup event hosted by former YC and a16z staff will help founders learn to pitch press and run their own social media.
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Dozens of former UK diplomats urge Starmer to recognise Palestinian state
Letter adds to pressure on prime minister as archbishop of York condemns violence in Gaza as ‘depraved’ and ‘barbaric’Dozens of former UK ambassadors and diplomats have piled pressure on Keir Starm...
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Pant injury alters tight first day of fourth Test
England benefit from an injury to India’s Rishabh Pant on a hard-fought opening day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
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Trump's new AI policies keep culture war focus on tech companies
A new executive order instructs tech companies to address what the White House sees as "woke AI." Receiving future federal contracts could hinge on whether AI firms respond.
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Trump’s Tariffs Are the Highest in a Century. But After His Threats, They Seem Like a Relief.
The key to clinching a trade deal between the United States and Japan appeared to be President Trump’s agreement to lower tariffs for Japanese cars to 15 percent, a rate that would have been shocki...
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Open source X rival Mastodon begins raising funds with new in-app donation feature
Mastodon is experimenting with a new way to raise money: in-app donation banners.
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Gilda Cruz-Romo, Operatic Soprano Celebrated for Her Power, Dies at 85
Critics praised the natural way she used her voice to inject character into her roles. She had, one wrote, a sound “perfect for Verdi and Puccini.”
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Ekitike signs for Slot's new-look Liverpool team
Liverpool have signed striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, the clubs announced Wednesday.
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Sources: Man Utd may not sign No. 9 this summer
Manchester United could go into the season without a new striker following a frustrating search for a recognised No. 9, sources have told ESPN.
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Trump’s AI strategy trades guardrails for growth in race against China
The Trump administration published its much-anticipated AI Action Plan Wednesday, signaling a sharp shift away from former President Biden’s cautious approach to addressing the risks of AI, and to...
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Pant retires hurt with foot injury after Woakes ball
India's Rishabh Pant is forced to retire hurt after Chris Woakes' ball strikes him on the foot on day one of their fourth Test match against England.
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India expands its e-commerce crackdown with a new $200M case against Walmart’s fashion arm Myntra
India's financial crime watchdog filed a complaint against Walmart-backed Myntra, alleging the company violated foreign investment rules by channeling over $191 million through a related-party scheme.
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Settlers killed US citizen Sayf Musallet. Will there be justice?
An uncle remembers his nephew, an American killed by Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
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Shields offers Ali's daughter undisputed heavyweight title fight
Claressa Shields has offered Muhammad Ali’s daughter, Laila Ali, the chance to fight for her undisputed heavyweight world championship.
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Richard Greenberg obituary
Playwright once dubbed ‘the American Noël Coward’, who skilfully poked beneath the surface of his middle-class characters’ livesThe American playwright Richard Greenberg, who has died aged 67 of ca...
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NASA Tests Mixed Reality Pilot Simulation in Vertical Motion Simulator
Commercial companies and government agencies are increasingly pursuing a more immersive and affordable alternative to conventional displays currently used in flight simulators. A NASA research proj...
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Cards 1st-rounder Nolen sidelined with calf injury
Cardinals first-round pick Walter Nolen III will miss the start of training camp with a calf injury that he suffered while training in the offseason.
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Browns unveil new 'Alpha Dawg' helmets, will don in three regular-season games
Cleveland will wear the alternate lids against the Packers, Dolphins and Titans.
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Top U.N. Court Says Countries Must Act on Climate Change
Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s climate change minister, in The Hague on Wednesday.
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NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim, Axiom Mission 4 Commander Peggy Whitson Conduct Research in Space
In this photo from June 28, 2025, Expedition 73 flight engineer Jonny Kim and former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space Peggy Whitson work together inside the Internati...
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Google Photos adds AI features for ‘remixing’ photos in different styles, turning pics into videos
Google announced a handful of new features that will allow users to get more creative with their photo memories, including an option to turn photos into videos, and "remix" photos into different st...
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YouTube Shorts is adding an image-to-video AI tool, new AI effects
The image to video feature lets creators turn a picture from their camera roll into a a six-second video.
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British ministers are betting they won’t face justice for complicity over Gaza. It’s a big risk to take | Owen Jones
David Lammy seemingly believes Israel and its supporters will always be able to act with impunity – but the status quo surely cannot holdA terrible tipping point in Gaza has been reached. The numbe...
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‘What if everyone didn’t die?’ The queer, Pulitzer-winning, happy-ending Hamlet
James Ijames was told Shakespeare wasn’t for the likes of him. Yet his Hamlet revamp electrified Broadway and scooped up Tony nominations. As Fat Ham hits the UK, he talks violence, vengeance, stro...
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New signings feature as Arsenal defeat Milan
Summer signings Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga all play as Arsenal beat AC Milan in their opening pre-season game in Singapore.
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Rachel Reeves seeks economic heavyweights as advisers reduce roles
John Van Reenen and Anne Valero’s return to academia means chancellor under pressure to recruit experts before autumn budgetBusiness live – latest updatesIn the run-up to her crunch autumn budget,...
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Judge denies release of Jeffrey Epstein transcripts in Florida
President Trump had called for the release of grand jury testimony related to Epstein. Two judges in New York also are weighing requests from the Justice Department to unseal grand jury transcripts.
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Swedish neo-Nazis are using MMA to recruit new members
Neo-Nazis in Sweden are using mixed martial arts events to try to attract new followers.
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Why is Columbia University expelling pro-Palestine students?
Nearly 80 students have been disciplined, with some being fully expelled, over pro-Palestine protests on campus.
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Radio JOVE Volunteers Tune In to the Sun’s Low Notes
As the Sun approaches the most active part of its eleven-year magnetic cycle this summer, NASA volunteers have been watching it closely. Now they’ve spotted a new trend in solar behavior that will...
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‘We rattled it out in 20 minutes’: how Kingfishr made a hurling team song into an Irish folk smash hit
Thanks to its sense of romance and camaraderie, Killeagh went viral on TikTok and spent 18 weeks in the Irish Top 10. The band explain how a studio jape has united Ireland‘Welcome to the best thing...
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New Global Atlas Highlights Surprising Hot Spots of Fungal Biodiversity
Russula, a species of fungus, growing in the forest near Chile’s Alerce Costero National Park during a 2022 expedition surveying fungi by the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks.
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The GOP's Message for Tech Billionaires: Be Like Peter Thiel
One lesson Republican insiders took away from Elon Musk's spectacular flameout? Be wary of billionaires who love the spotlight.
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Trump’s AI Action Plan Is a Crusade Against ‘Bias’—and Regulation
The Trump administration’s new AI policy blueprint calls for limited regulation and lots of leeway for Big Tech to grow even bigger.
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Westwood slams 'mockery' of rankings system
Lee Westwood became the latest LIV Golf player to criticize the world golf ranking system, calling it a "mockery."
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Healthy environment a human right, UN court says in landmark climate ruling
Court’s decision expected to be used in future litigation and to support political negotiations by vulnerable statesA “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is a human right, according to jud...
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Zelig Eshhar, Who Engineered Immune Cells to Fight Cancer, Dies at 84
He made a conceptual leap in immunotherapy by creating a hybrid T-cell, known as CAR-T, that was genetically modified to destroy cancer cells.
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Backlash grows after Zelensky strips anti-corruption bodies of independence
Protests gather pace in Ukrainian cities as some of Kyiv's closest allies sound alarm bells.
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Avalanche Energy hits key milestone on the road to a desktop fusion reactor
Seattle-based Avalanche recently operated its desktop fusion machine for hours on end while maintaining 300,000 volts.
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Well done the Lionesses on reaching the final, but not taking the knee was a gift to the racists | Joseph Harker
Manager Sarina Wiegman says it was a reaction to social media abuse of Jess Carter. That abuse is what makes it necessary: that call was wrongLove or hate: that seems to be the lot of Black England...
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BBC goes inside rebel-held city in DR Congo
The BBC revisits the city of Goma six months after it was seized by M23 rebels.
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Reform spent £350 on champagne at luxury lunch, election spending figures show
Other expenditures include £989 stay at London hotel but party sources say costs not incurred by Nigel FarageReform UK footed the bill for a £350 bottle of champagne at a luxury lunch and a £989-a-...
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How video games are keeping romance alive – one level at a time
Some are using Final Fantasy and GTA Online as dating sites and long-time lovers are finding comfort and connection through Resident Evil. Could video games be the ultimate relationship tool?Last w...
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: First full agenda reveal for the brand-new Going Public Stage
We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — a new destination for founders navigating the complexities of company building, from early traction to IPO and beyond. Today...
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Sadiq Khan urges Starmer to recognise Palestinian state immediately
London mayor adds voice to chorus of calls as international outcry grows over starvation and killings in GazaMiddle East crisis – live updatesSadiq Khan has urged the UK government to recognise a P...
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These countries condemn the Gaza war but have major ties to Israel
Protesters are demanding action against Israel and not just words, after 28 countries called for an end to the Gaza war.
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A sacred moment at a dried-up oasis: M’Hammed Kilito’s best photograph
‘When Mustapha leaned forward to look into this old well in eastern Morocco, it seemed part ritual – and part desperation’I travelled to Merzouga in east Morocco three years ago, hoping to photogra...
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NASA Seeks Industry Concepts on Moon, Mars Communications
NASA is seeking proposals from U.S. companies about innovative Moon and Mars proximity relay communication and navigation capabilities as the agency aims to use private industry satellite communica...
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GVIS History
As part of NASA Glenn’s Scientific Computing and Visualization Team, the GVIS Lab has a storied visual and technological history.
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‘Unbearable’: Ukrainians deported by Russia, stranded at Georgia border
Ukrainian deportees being held in a cramped Georgian border facility are trapped between two countries.
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Heritage groups try to save decaying modernist studio in Scottish Borders
Studio built for textile designer Bernat Klein by Peter Womersley put up for auction despite hopes of private saleA coalition of heritage and design groups has launched a last-minute attempt to sav...
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NASA, JAXA XRISM Satellite X-rays Milky Way’s Sulfur
An international team of scientists have provided an unprecedented tally of elemental sulfur spread between the stars using data from the Japan-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) sp...
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World court hearing says climate change is ‘urgent and existential threat’
This is a breaking news story.
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Madonna: Veronica Electronica review – Ray of Light rarities range from perfect to perfunctory
(Warner)Much anticipated set of remixes and lost songs give a glimpse of a great pop mind trying out new tricksIt’s hard to overstate the impact of Ray of Light, Madonna’s seventh album. Released i...
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Malaysia “calls on world leaders” to restrain Israel
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim called on world leaders including US President Donald Trump, to restrain Israel
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Buick booked for Field Of Gold ride in Sussex Stakes
William Buick will ride Field Of Gold in next week’s Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.
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Proton’s new privacy-first AI assistant encrypts all chats, keeps no logs
Proton's new AI assistant Lumo promises to keep user data private with zero-access encryption, no logging, and an incognito mode.
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Yes, The New York Times is committing genocidal journalism
In his latest NYT column, Bret Stephens tries to excuse a uniquely horrific crime with uniquely horrific journalism.
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Aid groups warn of ‘mass starvation’ in Gaza
More than 100 aid groups warn of mass starvation in Gaza, urge ceasefire and end to Israel blocking humanitarian aid.
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Palestinians in Gaza react to Israel’s ban on access to the sea
Palestinians in Gaza say Israel’s ban on access to the sea has stripped them of their last source of food and freedom.
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Lucia di Lammermoor review – Jennifer France is a delight in touching and convincing Donizetti staging
Opera Holland Park, LondonThe unforced warmth of France’s heroine wins the audience’s sympathy from the outset in Cecilia Stinton’s thoughtful new staging of the bel canto bloodbathA murderess who...
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Apology for S Korean woman convicted of biting man's tongue as he attacked her
Choi Mal-ja, now 78, has campaigned for years to overturn her sentence, after she was attacked when she was 18.
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Do Agyemang & Kelly deserve to start Euros final?
Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly have shone from the bench for England in Euro 2025 - this is the case for and against them starting Sunday's final.
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Irish sporting pioneer Kyle dies aged 96
Maeve Kyle became Ireland's first female track and field Olympian at the 1956 Games and then a highly respected athletics coach.
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Amadeus review – F Murray Abraham mesmerises as Mozart’s lizardly frenemy in Miloš Forman’s masterpiece
Abraham’s gorgeous villainy as the bland court composer eclipsed by Tom Hulce’s nitrogen-voiced genius Mozart is a treatThe pure gorgeous villainy of F Murray Abraham once again floods the screen,...
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Trump is set to unveil his AI roadmap: Here’s what to know
Here's everything we know about President Trump's AI Action Plan, a roadmap for the administration's approach to AI.
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What the US-Japan deal means for Asia and the world
An agreement gives firms certainty after months of chaos from Donald Trump's tariff policy.
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What to Know About the U.S. Move to Withdraw From UNESCO
UNESCO’s director general, Audrey Azoulay, at the agency’s headquarters in Paris, in 2023.
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BBC to show MasterChef series already filmed with Gregg Wallace and John Torode
Corporation says broadcasting series that was made last year is right thing to do for sake of cooks who took partA forthcoming series of MasterChef which was filmed last year before allegations aga...
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Benedict Cumberbatch says Hollywood is a ‘grossly wasteful industry’
Speaking to Ruthie Rogers, the actor took aim at the film industry’s lack of sustainability, noting he ‘could feed a family with the amount I’m eating’ when bulking up for film rolesBenedict Cumber...
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Trump aims to get rid of AI regulations and finance exports to win AI race
President Trump says he wants to make sure the United States wins the artificial intelligence race. The White House says fewer regulations will help.
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Protesters target UN’s Guterres to stop Israel starving Gaza
Protesters gathered outside the New York residence of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres demanding he do more on Gaza
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FSU QB Castellanos standing firm on Bama jab
New Florida State QB Tommy Castellanos, who took a perceived shot at Alabama, the Seminoles' Week 1 opponent, says he meant "no disrespect" to the Tide but stands on his comments.
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Russia set for Ukraine talks in Turkiye, says progress will be ‘difficult’
Expectations are low before the latest round of talks between the countries, held amid US pressure to end the war.
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Zelensky Faces Criticism in Ukraine Over Effort to Rein In Corruption Agencies
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is facing growing pressure over a new law to rein in anti-corruption agencies.
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England team selector: Pick your Lionesses XI for Euro 2025 final!
England will defend their Euros title on Sunday, but who should start in the Basel final?
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More than 100 NGOs warn Israel’s forced ‘mass starvation’ stalks all Gaza
Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza says 111 people have now died from famine and malnutrition in recent weeks.
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Instagram adds new protections for accounts that primarily feature children
The update will impact the accounts of family vloggers/creators and parents running accounts for "kidfluencers," both of which have faced criticism for the risks associated with sharing children's...
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A New Era for WIRED—That Starts With You
As of today, there are even more ways to enjoy WIRED’s journalism, including premium newsletters and livestream Q&As. Join us.
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Who should be in England team for World Cup?
BBC Test Match Special pundits and BBC Sport writers select their England side for the Women's World Cup, which starts in India in September.
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Post your questions for Stephen King
As a film adaptation of the prolific US author’s The Life of Chuck hits screens, it’s your chance to ask about anything from The Shining to the number 13If you’ve ever worried that you haven’t done...
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‘It broke my heart’: the mixtapes that changed your lives
From rebelling against a religious upbringing by memorising Beastie Boys lyrics, to soul-stirring discoveries about dead loved ones – Guardian readers share the musical compilations that defined th...
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Five stories from Britain's best sporting underdogs
A new BBC Sounds series, Sport's Greatest Underdogs, tells the stories of Nicolas Hamilton, Beth Shriever, Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards, Nicola Adams and Leicester City.
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Jets go high-tech (and old school) with locker room redesign
A barbershop, along with customized video screens and lockers give the Jets' new locker room a modern-meets-retro feel.
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Protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy signs bill curbing anticorruption agencies
Zelenskyy's new law weakening anticorruption agencies prompts mass protests across cities in Ukraine.
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Japan’s PM Ishiba vows to stay in office despite election debacle
Shigeru Ishiba says he wants to ensure the new tariff deal agreed with the US is properly implemented.
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Breakfast With Mugabe: biting political drama finally arrives in South Africa
Unpacking the president of Zimbabwe’s psyche felt urgent in 2001 when he remained in violent power. But the play has found fresh relevance todayI am standing outside the hallowed walls of the Marke...
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With Russia and Ukraine to Meet Again, Here’s What to Know About the Peace Talks
From left, members of the Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul last month for the second round of peace talks.
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Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule
In an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out.
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Sinner re-hires former fitness coach Ferrera
World number one Jannik Sinner re-appoints his former fitness coach Umberto Ferrara.
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Fire cults and burning banshees: has Avatar: Fire and Ash sent Pandora all the way to hell?
In the third instalment of cinema’s shiny blue 3D eco fable, James Cameron drags us to the volcanic badlands to meet the ever so angry Ash PeopleSay what you like about James Cameron, but the man h...
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As Trump Quits UNESCO, China Expands Influence
The Temple of Heaven in Beijing is a UNESCO World Heritage site. China has spent years trying to influence the U.N. cultural agency.
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A New Golf Course and Old Grudges Await Trump in Scotland
Many Scots refuse to make peace with President Trump or his golf resorts, even after he deepened his investment in the land where his mother was born.
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Newcastle transfer Q&A: Isak future and Howe's frustrating summer
Sky Sports News' Keith Downie answers the key questions around Alexander Isak's Newcastle future, the club's frustrating summer transfer window so far and where they need to strengthen...
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South Korea Plans to Build a Base on the Moon
The country’s newly formed space agency wants to establish a lunar base by 2045.
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How has Israel expanded battlefronts across the Middle East?
From Gaza to Iran, Israel’s wars have crossed five borders and killed thousands. We look at where and how it has struck.
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Malaysia’s Anwar announces cash handouts in bid to ease living costs
Malaysian leader also says petrol prices will be cut and highway toll rates frozen to address cost of living concerns.
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Zubimendi joined Arsenal after rejecting Liverpool. Can he end their title wait?
Arsenal beat a host of top club to sign Martín Zubimendi. Will he take the Gunners to new heights?
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Iran ready for war with Israel, will not halt nuclear programme: Pezeshkian
In his first TV interview since the war, Iran's president insists Tehran's uranium enrichment programme will continue.
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Al Jazeera calls for global action to protect Gaza’s journalists
Media network urges action to end forced starvation that threatens Gaza's entire population, including journalists.
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We ranked the 50 most impactful NFL offseason moves, from Davante Adams to Russell Wilson
Which offseason acquisitions and draft picks will have the most impact at their new destinations in Year 1? Matt Bowen ranks the top 50.
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'Tournament team' Germany believe they can shock Spain
Germany's gritty quarter-final triumph against France has changed fans' minds about their chances of winning Euro 2025.
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Tories say Starmer has a ‘disconnect from reality’ over housing asylum seekers – UK politics live
Newly-appointed shadow housing secretary James Cleverly says there is no excuse for recent riots but government is making a difficult situation worseHello and welcome to the UK politics live blog.N...
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US Olympic officials ban transgender women from women's sports
The US has effectively barred transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports at the Olympics, with a committee telling governing bodies they have an "obligation to comply" with an exec...
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British couple held by Taliban 'may die in prison,' son warns
Jonathan Reynolds says his parents' health is quickly getting worse after being held for five months.
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Thousands pay tribute to veteran Indian communist leader
VS Achuthanandan, one of the most popular political leaders in Kerala state, died this week at the age of 101.
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GOP divided over Epstein files. And, Columbia disciplines student protesters
The GOP is divided over whether they want more details released about the Jeffrey Epstein federal investigations. And, over 70 Columbia University students have been disciplined for protests.
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Zubimendi ready for 'new things' after year-long wait to join Arsenal
Martin Zubimendi says he is ready to do "new things" with Arsenal after joining the club earlier this summer.
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All you need to know for the All-Ireland SFC final
BBC Sport NI takes a look at everything you need to know about the All-Ireland SFC final between Kerry and Donegal.
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China experiences record number of hot days since March
Heatwave in China has seen surge in energy demand with increased sales of air conditioners and handheld fans.
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House Speaker Johnson calls for early summer recess to avoid vote on Epstein files
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is sending lawmakers home early for their summer recess to avoid dragging out a fight within the GOP over the Jeffrey Epstein saga.
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The Verdict: England into Euro 2025 final after stunning late comeback
Sky Sports' Anton Toloui is joined by Charlotte Harpur from The Athletic as they dissect England's dramatic late comeback against Italy to reach the Euro 2025 final.
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Britain is lowering the voting age to 16! Meanwhile in our colonial outpost | First Dog on the Moon
Vote 1 class war!Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue rea...
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Gupshup raises $60M in equity and debt, leaves unicorn status hanging
Gupshup has raised over $60 million in a new round over four years after attaining the unicorn status.
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AI deepfake porn humiliated me, says Mordaunt
The former Conservative MP told the BBC the deepfake porn was "deliberately humiliating and violent".
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LA nightclub car ramming driver charged with attempted murder in US
If convicted, Fernando Ramirez could face multiple sentences of life imprisonment.
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'I have the same fire!' - Venus Williams, 45, becomes oldest WTA winner since 2004
Venus Williams produced a superb display on her singles return on Tuesday to knock out world No 35 Peyton Stearns in straight sets at the Mudabala Citi DC Open.
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The Lost Elms by Mandy Haggith review – cultural history of a noble tree
Despite the ravages of Dutch elm disease, these once ubiquitous features of our landscape still loom largeJust as the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 did not originate in Spain, so Dutch elm disease i...
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Reform councillors criticised after voting to spend £150,000 on political advisers
Plan was put forward by 19-year-old leader of Warwickshire council George Finch who also lobbied to remove Pride flagReform UK councillors have been accused of hypocrisy after voting to spend £150,...
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Sabbath, Satanism and solo stunners: Ozzy Osbourne’s 10 best recordings
From his desolate wail on Black Sabbath’s doomy 70s masterpieces, to the twisted self-awareness of his huge-selling solo albums, Osbourne’s vocal style influenced generations of heavy metalAlexis P...
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A world blown upside down: my Arles photo festival picks
The Guardian’s head of photography visited France’s renowned photography spectacular. From Nan Goldin to Kikuji Kawada to a father snipped from his own life story, she picks her highlightsAt a time...
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Mardle: Rock will start as the favourite against MVG at World Matchplay
Sky Sports Darts' Wayne Mardle believes Josh Rock will be the favourite against Michael van Gerwen when the pair meet in the second round of the World Matchplay.
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A new era at Red Bull: What needs addressing after Horner exit?
For the first time in the team's 21-year Formula 1 history, Red Bull are going into a race weekend without Christian Horner at the helm.
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The fungus that makes bread better for you
Scientists have discovered that pairing bread wheat with a special soil fungus can significantly enhance its nutritional value. This partnership leads to bigger grains rich in zinc and phosphorus—w...
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Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed
A Foreign Office report shows the biggest cuts will come in Africa with less spent on women's health and water sanitation.
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TV tonight: a depressing look at how TikTok Shop is making us spend
Mariam Musa takes a deeper look at the social media platform. Plus: Joely Richardson guest-stars in Bookish. Here’s what to watch this evening12.05am, Channel 4Anyone else find themself sheepishly...
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AFP calls on Israel to allow evacuation of its journalists from Gaza
Paris-based news agency says freelance contributors facing 'appalling' situation in the war-ravaged enclave.
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Expectations low ahead of EU-China 50th anniversary summit in Beijing
The meeting of top Chinese and EU officials will be overshadowed by old grievances, even as Beijing tries to hit reset.
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About 700m years ago, the Earth froze over entirely – now we may know why
Researchers believe huge volcanic eruptions, and the absence of plants, turned our planet into one giant snowballIt’s hard to believe, but about 700m years ago it’s thought that our planet complete...
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DOJ wants to question Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department has asked Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, for a meeting as it looks to make new inroads into what had been a closed investigation.
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Trump administration calls for more info to be released related to Jeffrey Epstein
What's the chance that new information comes out regarding Jeffrey Epstein? NPR speaks with Elliot Williams, former deputy assistant attorney general at the DOJ during the Obama administration.
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President Trump deflects questions about Epstein probe with accusations about Obama
President Trump turned to a nearly 8-year-old controversy Tuesday when asked about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal that's been plaguing him for weeks, pivoting to Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
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A look at Hunter Biden's recent interviews about his father and the Democratic Party
NPR speaks with Tyler Pager, New York Times White House correspondent, about Hunter Biden's recent interviews in which he defends his father's legacy and points to rifts within the Democratic Party.
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Trump says US has struck trade deal with Japan
US importers of Japanese cars will pay a tariff of 15% as part of a wider trade agreement.
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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Spurs enter Rodrygo race
Liverpool and Spurs have joined Bayern, Arsenal and Chelsea in monitoring Rodrygo's situation. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Country diary: Swimming in the satin sea, suddenly it turns to filth | Amy-Jane Beer
Hunmanby Gap, East Yorkshire: It is extraordinary that, despite laws in place to protect us and the environment, the pollution keeps comingMy usual summer swim spot is on the lazy, green Yorkshire...
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Snowless winter? Arctic field team finds flowers and meltwater instead
Scientists in Svalbard were shocked to find rain and greenery instead of snow during Arctic winter fieldwork. The event highlights not just warming—but a full seasonal shift with major consequences...
sciencedaily.com
Bandmates and fans pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
The frontman of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath has died in the UK at the age of 76.
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PayPal taps wallets from China and India to make cross-border payments easier for 2 billion people
PayPal is partnering with global fintech companies to let users pay to different wallet systems cross border.
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Keir Starmer urged to honour pledge to embed speaking skills in England’s schools
Alastair Campbell and children’s author Michael Rosen among advocates calling for oracy to be in curriculumThe children’s writer Michael Rosen, one-time political strategist Alastair Campbell and f...
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‘Total infiltration’: How plastics industry swamped vital global treaty talks
Petrostates and well-funded lobbyists at UN-hosted talks are derailing a deal to cut plastic production and protect people and the planetBeing surrounded and yelled at about “misrepresenting realit...
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‘You think God didn’t make gay men?’ Comedian Leslie Jones on religion, grief and getting famous at 47
She was Saturday Night Live’s oldest hire, then faced a torrent of abuse after her role in the Ghostbusters reboot. She talks about the deaths of her mum, dad and brother – and why she’s given up d...
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Indian prime minister makes UK state visit to sign landmark trade deal
Britain’s car and whisky industries set for boost while India gets visa concessions, but some sensitive issues unresolvedIndia’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, is visiting London to sign a landmark...
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Washington Black review – the romantic bits could have been stolen from a bad pop song
Atrocious dialogue, ludicrous plot, nausea-inducing love scenes: this adaptation of Esi Edugyan’s novel about the era of transatlantic slavery is highly wobbly. Luckily, it’s also highly watchableE...
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‘Historic’ ruling on climate change by World Court: What to expect
The ICJ is set to decide the future course of climate accountability in a landmark legal case brought by Vanuatu.
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Teeth marks suggest 'terror bird' was killed by reptile 13 million years ago
Terror birds could be taller than a human and had powerful legs and hooked, flesh-ripping beaks.
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Protests are near constant. Do they work?
To the casual observer, it might seem like the U.S. has been spent years in a constant state of protest, from the Women's March in 2017 to the racial uprisings in 2020 to the No Kings protests earl...
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Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, firm says
The US tech giant is recommending some users install security updates after the data breach.
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Idaho student killer heads to prison, but mysteries in the case remain
Three years later, officials have offered no motive behind the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students
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Deepfake deception: Indian woman's identity stolen for erotic AI content
Babydoll Archi became an Instagram sensation. And then police arrested its creator.
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Protests in Ukraine as Zelensky signs bill targeting anti-corruption bodies
New law sparks concern among Western allies as critics say move undermines the authority of the watchdogs.
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Columbia University suspends, expels nearly 80 students over Gaza protests
Some students also had their degrees revoked for participating in antiwar protests, including the 2024 Gaza encampments.
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Watch the Earth split in real time: Stunning footage reveals a 2. 5-meter fault slip in seconds
A colossal 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked central Myanmar in March 2025, marking the strongest quake in over a century. What makes this event groundbreaking isn't just the seismic power—it’s the u...
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'Kelly & Agyemang are this year's Russo & Toone'
In 2022, Alessia Russo and Ella Toone were England's instrumental super subs. Fast forward to 2025 and there is a new double act keeping the Lionesses' title hopes alive.
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Obama blasts 'bizarre' Trump claim of 2016 election 'treason'
The ex-president slammed claims that he suppressed intelligence as "a weak attempt at distraction".
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,245
Here are the key events on day 1,245 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Trump announces ‘massive’ trade deal with Japan
US president says Japanese exports will be subject to a 15 percent tariff under the trade agreement.
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How Native Homes in New Mexico Are Tapping the Sun
An Indigenous-led nonprofit group is bringing solar power to Navajo Nation and the Hopi tribe, where about 15,000 households lack access to electricity.
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The sugar that sparked life: Why ribose was RNA’s first choice
What made ribose the sugar of choice for life's code? Scientists at Scripps Research may have cracked a major part of this mystery. Their experiments show that ribose binds more readily and selecti...
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A Top NASA Official Is Among Thousands of Staff Leaving the Agency
Makenzie Lystrup’s departure from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center comes soon after the resignation of the director of JPL.