Paramount Has a $1.5 Billion South Park Problem
The White House says the show is “fourth-rate” after it showed Trump with “tiny” genitals. The controversy comes just as the FCC has greenlit Paramount’s merger with Skydance and promised to end DEI.
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The Bad Guys 2 review – gang of cuddly animal criminals get pulled back in for one last heist
Snappier, funnier and more relaxed than the first film, this caper sees the crew dragged back to villainy by a ‘MacGuffinite’ plotHere’s one of the few animated kids’ sequels you can approach witho...
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Has Donald Trump’s policy of imposing trade tariffs worked?
President Trump signs major trade deal with Japan, and Tokyo pledges to invest in the United States.
aljazeera.com
Could Israel be planning a second war on Iran?
Analysts warn Israel seeks pretexts for new conflicts with Iran amid speculation over covert operations.
aljazeera.com
Wade and Clayton set up World Matchplay semi-final showdown
James Wade and Jonny Clayton set up a World Matchplay semi-final clash on Saturday after the pair were victorious on Thursday night at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.
skysports.com
Iran reaffirms right to enrich uranium ahead of key talks in Turkiye
The E3 nations meeting marks the first since Israel targeted Iran's key nuclear and military sites in a 12-day war.
aljazeera.com
VC Victor Lazarte is leaving Benchmark to launch his own firm
Lazarte has only been at Benchmark for two years. He backed startups like Mercor, HeyGen, and Decart AI.
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Clayton thrashes Bunting to set up Wade semi-final
Jonny Clayton sets up a World Matchplay semi-final against former champion James Wade with a thumping win over Stephen Bunting.
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Convicted Murderer Freed by Trump in Venezuelan Prisoner Swap Is Free in U.S.
At least some American officials knew that Dahud Hanid Ortiz had been convicted of a triple murder when he was put on the plane to the United States.
nytimes.com
Trump visits US Federal Reserve HQ amid feud with Chairman Powell
The visit comes days before the US Fed's two-day policy meeting where the central bank sets rates.
aljazeera.com
Unforgivable review – Jimmy McGovern’s mesmeric new drama is even better than Adolescence
This rich, subtle and sophisticated look at child sexual abuse features a stellar cast putting in faultless performances. Its lack of easy answers feels exactly rightf‘We pray for it every day, but...
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Roy Black, Defense Lawyer for William Kennedy Smith and Epstein, Dies at 80
Roy Black spoke to the news media outside the Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach in 1991 after his client William Kennedy Smith was acquitted of sexual assault charges.
nytimes.com
Minister apologises to generation of UK children exposed to toxic online content
As new measures to protect young people online come into force, Peter Kyle says politicians were too slow to actThe technology secretary has apologised to a generation of children who have been let...
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One Day in Southport review – a sombre portrait of how a tragedy was hijacked
You could spend a lifetime trying to unpack last summer’s unrest following the murder of three young girls. This documentary chooses to be more of a mood pieceMost of the six to 10-year-old girls g...
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Watch: Trump jokes he wants Powell to lower interest rates in awkward exchange
The US president and Federal Reserve chair bickered over the cost and timeline of the Fed’s headquarters renovation project during a tour.
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NASA Welcomes Senegal as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Senegal signed the Artemis Accords Thursday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, becoming the latest nation to commit to the responsible exploration of space...
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France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says
President Emmanuel Macron says the announcement will be made at the UN General Assembly in New York.
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Liverpool plan record Isak deal - Friday's gossip
Liverpool are ready to break the British transfer record again for Alexander Isak and Newcastle are lining up Benjamin Sesko as a potential replacement, plus more.
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X to test using Community Notes to find the posts everyone likes
X is piloting a new feature that will help to identify the platform's best posts. The system is similar to how Community Notes fact-checking works.
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Macron says France will recognise Palestinian state in September
President Emmanuel Macron says France will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly.
aljazeera.com
NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 Launch, Docking
NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for 12:09 p.m. EDT, Thursd...
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US considering ‘alternative options’ after leaving Gaza talks
The US State Department announced it is considering “alternative options” for Gaza after leaving negotiations in Qatar.
aljazeera.com
Gaza artist destroys art to turn frames into firewood
Gazan artist Taha Abu Ghali shared a video of him destroying his paintings so he can use the frames as firewood to cook.
aljazeera.com
Thailand and Cambodia Clash in Deadly Border Dispute
People took shelter in Surin Province, Thailand, after clashes broke out along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia on Thursday.
nytimes.com
France Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood, Macron Says
Emmanuel Macron delivering remarks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City last year. Mr. Macron said that he would formally announce France’s recognition of Palestinian statehood a...
nytimes.com
US, Israel recall teams from Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas proposal
US special envoy Steve Witkoff accuses Palestinian group of showing 'a lack of desire' to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Man Utd hold talks over move for Watkins amid Villa interest in Garnacho
Manchester United have held initial talks with Aston Villa over Ollie Watkins, amid Villa's interest in Alejandro Garnacho.
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Villa adamant Watkins not for sale amid Man Utd interest
Aston Villa consider Ollie Watkins not for sale amid interest from Manchester United.
skysports.com
Israeli settler attacks show new level of violence, organisation
Israeli settlers are becoming more brazen and heavily armed, attacking Palestinians with impunity.
aljazeera.com
Yvette Cooper condemns Nigel Farage’s criticisms of police
Home secretary says Reform UK should back officers’ response to Epping asylum hotel unrestYvette Cooper has condemned Reform UK for criticising the policing of protests outside a hotel for asylum s...
theguardian.com
Five ice hockey players found not guilty in Canada sexual assault case
The verdict marks the end of the highly-publicised case, in which the men were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2018.
bbc.com
No fear or favours: how Corbyn and Sultana’s party could blow up British politics
With a huge profile and no one to appease, ‘Your Party’ starts on a better footing than new parties of the pastNew political parties have a patchy record in British politics. Take Change UK, which...
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‘A novel to be swept away by’: Lucy Steeds wins Waterstones debut fiction prize for The Artist
Judges praised the novel, set in 1920s Provence, for its ‘atmospheric, sensory prose’ and described Steeds as ‘an exciting new voice’Lucy Steeds has won the 2025 Waterstones debut fiction prize for...
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Chime backer Lauren Kolodny bets on AI to revolutionize estate processing
Acrew Capital's Kolodny led a $20 million Series A in Alix, a startup that uses AI to automate estate processing.
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This industrial AI startup is winning over customers by saying it won’t get acquired
In red-hot acquisition market, this CVector founders answer this key question in its first conversation with prospective customers.
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Trump administration approves sale of CBS parent company Paramount
The Federal Communications Commission approved the sale of Paramount Global after the buyer made pledges to showcase a diversity of viewpoints and root out alleged bias in CBS' news coverage.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy introduces new draft law after anticorruption protests
Ukrainian leader faces domestic international pressure after signing law critics say paves way for corruption.
aljazeera.com
ICC convicts Central African Republic rebels over war crimes
Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona and Alfred Yekatom have been sentenced for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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Johnson completes purchase of stake in Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace confirm that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has completed his purchase of John Textor's 43% stake in the club.
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There is a dangerous disconnect: on Gaza, politics no longer speaks for the people | Gaby Hinsliff
The government now faces a daunting task to show that society’s concerns can be reflected. It will need to do better than thisIt was meant to be a cosy conversation about cooking and new motherhood...
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Chuck Mangione, ‘Smooth Jazz’ Hitmaker With a Fluegelhorn, Dies at 84
Chuck Mangione in concert in 1973. With songs like “Feels So Good” and “Land of Make Believe,” he found success with a pop-jazz hybrid.
nytimes.com
Analysis: ‘Bomb first’ – Trump’s approach to war-making in his second term
Surge in air attacks and civilian casualties accompany avowed 'peace through strength' strategy as efficacy questioned.
aljazeera.com
AI companions: A threat to love, or an evolution of it?
As AI companions from companies like Replika, Character AI, and Nomi AI abound, love is no longer strictly human. In this debate, we ask the question of whether it should be, or whether dating an A...
techcrunch.com
Columbia University pays $221m to settle anti-Semitism claims
Columbia University will pay $221m to settle accusations that it failed to police anti-Semitism.
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Clemson plans to settle 'Death Valley' tiff vs. LSU
Clemson is aiming to settle the "Death Valley" debate when it plays host to LSU, which also lays claim to the home-stadium moniker, when the two teams square off in the season opener.
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Apple iOS 26 public beta arrives
Apple released iOS 26 in public beta. Here's everything you can expect, from the Liquid Glass design to features powered by Apple Intelligence.
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With Jets' injury history at QB, Fields' minor setback a sigh of relief
New York avoids major scare with Fields' toe injury and lists him as day-to-day.
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UK and India sign free trade agreement during Modi visit
The two countries hope the accord will boost trade between them by 25.5 billion pounds.
aljazeera.com
Resident doctors’ strike undermines union movement, Wes Streeting says
Exclusive: Health secretary urges medics not to join BMA industrial action on FridayWes Streeting: This unnecessary strike will hurt patientsA strike by resident doctors “enormously undermines the...
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This unnecessary doctors’ strike will hurt patients, the NHS and doctors themselves. Pull back: don’t do it | Wes Streeting
The BMA is refusing to engage with the government. It is rushing into industrial action that will undermine the entire trade union movementWes Streeting is secretary of state for health and social...
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It is one of the deadliest chemicals on Earth – but even Mexico’s cartels can’t resist the lure of mercury
An undercover investigation reveals 200 tonnes of the deadly substance is being smuggled across South America, where it is poisoning rivers, soil and airMercury is one of the world’s 10 deadliest c...
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Google’s new Web View search experiment organizes results with AI
Google's new Search Labs experiment will organize the search results using AI smarts.
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Google’s new Web Guide search experiment organizes results with AI
Google's new Search Labs experiment will organize the search results using AI smarts.
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US wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dies at 71
Hogan helped elevate US wrestling to a global phenomenon during the 1980s with his flair and bravado.
aljazeera.com
US fertility rate drops to a new low, CDC data finds
The US birth rate has fluctuated over the years and can be influenced by factors such as economic stability.
aljazeera.com
American Airlines restores forecast amid economic uncertainty
Bookings tumbled in the summer months as consumers pulled back on travel expenses in an uncertain economic environment.
aljazeera.com
The ICJ Rules That Failing to Combat Climate Change Could Violate International Law
In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice declared that failure to act on climate change can be an “internationally wrongful act”—meaning countries could face legal consequences for...
wired.com
Hulk Hogan, Superstar of Pro Wrestling, Dies at 71
Hulk Hogan in 1987 during WrestleMania III at the Silverdome in Michigan.
nytimes.com
Ike Barinholtz cast as Elon Musk in OpenAI film from Luca Guadagnino
Emmy-nominated actor to play co-founder of OpenAI in Artificial, said to be set during Sam Altman’s firing and rehiring as CEOThe Studio’s Ike Barinholtz is set to play Elon Musk in Artificial, the...
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Hulk Hogan, wrestling star and actor, dies aged 71
The WWE star and vocal supporter of Donald Trump died after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in FloridaHulk Hogan, the wrestling star turned vocal supporter of Donald Trump, has died at the a...
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He went to get aid and didn't come back - stories of people killed in Gaza
As aid agencies warn of "mass starvation", the BBC hears from the relatives of some of those killed in the past week.
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First Rocket Launch from Cape Canaveral
The Bumper V-2 launches from Cape Canaveral in this July 24, 1950, photo. In the 75 years since this milestone, this facility has seen thousands of rockets take to the skies, destined for Earth orb...
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Bounce legend Big Freedia on going gospel: ‘I never heard “God doesn’t love gay folks”. God loves us all’
Adored by Beyoncé and Drake, the New Orleans rapper has returned to her church choir roots with an album that honours queer gospel’s hidden history. After the death of her partner, she says: ‘I nee...
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Brazil’s Supreme Court declines to arrest Bolsonaro over social media ban
Ex-president faced questions about whether a media appearance violated a ban on social media posts via third parties.
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Saudi Arabia Pledges to Invest More Than $6 Billion in Syria
Damascus, Syria, last month. New investment deals involving more than 100 companies would be an economic boon for the country’s government.
nytimes.com
Preston Thorpe is a software engineer at a San Fransisco startup. He’s also serving his eleventh year in prison.
A senior software engineer for Turso, Thorpe is part of an experimental program in the Maine state prison system that allows incarcerated people to work remote jobs from custody.
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Preston Thorpe is a software engineer at a San Francisco startup — he’s also serving his 11th year in prison
A senior software engineer for Turso, Thorpe is part of an experimental program in the Maine state prison system that allows incarcerated people to work remote jobs from custody.
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Questions about Epstein files follow lawmakers home
It's just the start of a summer recess for Congress, but already House Republicans are being asked questions back home about the push to release records related to the late Jeffrey Epstein.
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Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn launching new left-wing party
New party set to challenge Labour from the left as government's popularity wanes over welfare policy, war in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Fresh threads alert: Packers, Saints and more unveil new uniforms for 2025
Here's a look at each new uniform and helmet announced during the 2025 offseason.
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EU chief says ties with China at 'inflection point'
A summit between China and the European Union is cut to just a day as ties grow fraught.
bbc.com
Ensemble Intercontemporain/Bleuse review – from a clown to a clarinet and Cathy Berberian
Royal Albert Hall, LondonA late-night Prom devoted to the music of Berio and Boulez (both born 100 years ago) demonstrated the intricacy, zaniness and sheer imagination of the two composersTwin tit...
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Khruangbin, again? I quit Spotify for a month to escape samey algorithms – this is what I learned
After being served the same artists again and again, my tastes were narrowing – so I tried vinyl, iPods and radio to see if I could rediscover the joy of finding new musicGet our weekend culture an...
theguardian.com
Cursor’s New Bugbot Is Designed to Save Vibe Coders From Themselves
One of the most popular platforms for AI-assisted programming says the next era of vibe coding is all about supercharging error detection.
wired.com
AI slop and fake reports are exhausting some security bug bounties
"We're getting a lot of stuff that looks like gold, but it's actually just crap,” said the founder of one security testing firm. AI-generated security vulnerability reports are already having an ef...
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Samsung backs a video AI startup that can analyze thousands of hours of footage
Memories.ai's platform can process up to 10 million hours of video. For companies with a lot of video to analyze, the startup wants to provide a contextual layer, complete with searchable indexing,...
techcrunch.com
How NASA Is Testing AI to Make Earth-Observing Satellites Smarter
A technology called Dynamic Targeting could enable spacecraft to decide, autonomously and within seconds, where to best make science observations from orbit. In a recent test, NASA showed how artif...
nasa.gov
Supreme Court keeps a pause for now on a ruling that weakens the Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court has extended a pause, for now, on a lower court ruling that struck down a key tool for protecting minority voters under the Voting Rights Act in seven states.
npr.org
Several killed and dozens injured in northern Syria explosion
At least 6 people have been killed and over 100 injured in an explosion in northern Syria’s Idlib province.
aljazeera.com
Jeff Daniels chastises Trump voters: ‘I hope you’re losing tons of money’
Speaking on a podcast, the actor compared the US president to a ‘snake-oil salesman’ and said ‘he’s everything that’s wrong with not just America but with being a human being’The actor Jeff Daniels...
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Usyk vs Parker world title fight ordered by WBO
The WBO has officially ordered negotiations for the mandatory heavyweight title bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker.
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The border clashes come as a political crisis rocks Thailand.
Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was plunged into crisis over a recent phone call with Hun Sen, Cambodia’s de facto leader.
nytimes.com
Zelensky announces new draft law on anti-corruption bodies after protests
The legislation sparked the largest anti-government protests since the start of the war.
bbc.com
No, of Course You Can't Actually Play the New Lego Game Boy
A promo video of the new brick-built Nintendo collaboration has some people confused as to what your $60 will buy you.
wired.com
Hodgkinson set to return in Lausanne on 20 August
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson will make her long-awaited return from injury at the Lausanne Diamond League meeting on 20 August.
bbc.com
Children Burned by Plane Crash in Bangladesh Die Days Later
The National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Tuesday. After a fighter jet crashed into a school in Dhaka on Monday, many survivors were treated at the facility.
nytimes.com
Hamilton: I refuse to not be world champion at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton says he is making a "big push" for change at Ferrari because he "refuses" to become the latest star driver to fail to win a world championship with the team.
skysports.com
'Disruptive' Scotland build-up frustrates Malcolm
Captain Rachel Malcolm says the Scotland players have been put in an "unfair position" by a "very disruptive" build-up to this summer's Rugby World Cup.
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No timetable for Clark return after more testing
Fever star Caitlin Clark still has no timetable for her return to the court after a medical evaluation this week found no additional injuries or damage.
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Sprawling Wildfires Kill 2 and Force Evacuations in Cyprus Amid Stifling Heat
A fire-damaged house in the village of Souni, Cyprus, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
NASA’s Hubble, Chandra Spot Rare Type of Black Hole Eating a Star
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory have teamed up to identify a new possible example of a rare class of black holes. Called NGC 6099 HLX-1, this bright X-ray source...
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Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis audiobook review – a sharp comedy about Islamic State brides
Sarah Slimani’s droll delivery is the perfect fit for this hilarious Women’s prize-shortlisted debut, in which an academic embarks on a UN mission in IraqNadia Amin is a thirtysomething academic wh...
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Trump effort to ditch greenhouse gas finding ignores ‘clearcut’ science, expert says
Architect of landmark EPA ‘endangerment finding’ says repealing it will lead to more extreme weather in USOne of the architects of a landmark 16-year-old finding on pollution’s impact on health tha...
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The god of small things: celebrating Arvo Pärt at 90
The Estonian composer’s music of simplicity, spirituality – and silence – is universally appealing and enduringly rewarding. We pay tribute ahead of his milestone birthdayIn many ways Arvo Pärt and...
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‘This is not AI’: why oiled-up abs are the least radical thing about Sacha Baron Cohen’s reinvention
With a nod to Ozempic and his PT, the Borat actor is giving us a masterclass in self-deprecation and candour to accompany his extreme glow-upIt is a rite of passage for almost every comic actor wor...
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Blast in Syria’s Idlib province kills at least four people
Health Ministry says four killed, 116 others wounded after explosion in Maarat Misrin in the northern Idlib countryside.
aljazeera.com
Indian football ‘hurt, scared’ as domestic game hits new low
Veteran India striker Sunil Chhriet warns football in the country is on the brink as new crisis looms.
aljazeera.com
Judas Priest review – thrash, hellfire, dazzling guitar … Ozzy would have loved it
Open Air theatre, ScarboroughStill making stellar new music in their sixth decade, the Brummie band pay tribute to the late Black Sabbath frontman as they cement their place among the heavy metal g...
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We might get killed, yet we still go to get flour, injured Gaza man tells BBC
Many patients brought to UK-Med's Gaza field hospital were seeking food aid but found only violence.
bbc.com
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.
nytimes.com
Former head of Central African football body jailed for war crimes
Edouard Ngaïssona, along with Alfred Yekatom, was convicted of targeting CAR's Muslim population.
bbc.com
Video: WHO chief says 2.1 million people face starvation in Gaza
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation has warned more than two million people in Gaza face starvation.
aljazeera.com
The Anticorruption Watchdogs at the Center of Protests Against Zelensky
Thousands gathered in Lviv, western Ukraine, on Wednesday to protest President Volodymyr Zelensky’s move to overhaul anticorruption institutions.
nytimes.com
Will the Afghan data leak cover up be a gift for Reform UK? – podcast
The revelation that the government concealed a huge story about the resettlement of people from Afghanistan after their lives were put at risk by a data breach has left Westminster reeling. So why...
theguardian.com
Google’s new AI feature lets you virtually try on clothes
The feature is launching in the United States today, letting users try on apparel items in Google's Shopping Graph across Search, Google Shopping and product results on Google Images.
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Snapchat will now let your friends know you’ve made it home safe
Snap Map's new "Home Safe" feature sends one-time alerts to friends, so you don't need to remember to message others that you're back safely.
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SoftBank-backed LegalOn lands $50M to streamline legal workflow with AI
LegalOn Technologies, a Tokyo- and San Francisco-headquartered legal tech startup that has built an AI contract review software for legal teams, has raised $50 million in Series E funding led by Gr...
techcrunch.com
World’s smallest snake rediscovered in Barbados 20 years after last sighting
Conservationists feared 10cm threadsnake as thin as a strand of spaghetti had become extinctThe world’s smallest snake has been rediscovered in Barbados, 20 years after its last sighting.The Barbad...
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Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at age 71
Hulk Hogan, an icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday.
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Even without catching COVID, the pandemic may have quietly aged your brain
Even people who never caught Covid-19 may have aged mentally faster during the pandemic, according to new brain scan research. This large UK study shows how the stress, isolation, and upheaval of l...
sciencedaily.com
Spain players deserve to enjoy Euro 2025 final - Walsh
England midfielder Keira Walsh hopes opponents Spain can "enjoy" playing in the Euro 2025 final without the "controversy" that surrounded the World Cup.
bbc.com
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana agree to launch leftwing party
Former Labour MPs condemn ‘rigged’ system and promise ‘a mass redistribution of wealth and power’Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana have reached agreement over the launch of a leftwing party after wee...
theguardian.com
'Isak affected by transfer interest' | Will star striker remain at Newcastle?
Newcastle striker Alexander Isak did not travel with the squad to their Asia pre-season tour amid reported interest from Liverpool.
skysports.com
UK should act to stop children getting hooked on social media ‘dopamine loops’
Beeban Kidron says it is not ‘nanny state’ to prevent firms investing billions on making platforms addictive from targeting under-18sA leading online safety campaigner has urged the UK government t...
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Russia seeking to create ‘buffer zones’ in Ukraine, says Kremlin
The latest talks in Istanbul were followed by more prisoner exchanges, but yielded no breakthrough in ending the war.
aljazeera.com
Scientists just resurrected the 1918 “Spanish Flu” virus—here’s what they found
Scientists in Switzerland have cracked open a century-old viral mystery by decoding the genome of the 1918 influenza virus from a preserved Zurich patient. This ancient RNA revealed that the virus...
sciencedaily.com
Deadly Cyprus wildfire claims two lives, forces mass evacuations
Extreme heat and powerful winds fuel a raging wildfire in Cyprus, endangering villages and displacing hundreds.
aljazeera.com
Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected
Local reports say the bodies, which are yet to be identified, belong to an elderly couple in the village of Malia, in the Limassol district.
bbc.com
Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance revealed fragility was the metal god’s true power | Lauren Martin
His vocals gave rise to the entire genre of heavy metal, but his Villa Park show reminded us Ozzy’s voice was never a grunt or growl – it was a soul’s wail• Alexis Petridis: Ozzy Osbourne, the peop...
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Champions and fearless youth - who's in England's World Cup squad?
England's 32-player squad for next month's home Women's Rugby World Cup has been confirmed. What are the main talking points from the announcement?
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Canada hockey trial judge: Onus of proof not met
An Ontario judge is delivering her ruling in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team, saying she did not find the complainant's testimony to be credible.
espn.com
What we know about clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border
Armed clashes have led to multiple deaths and injuries on the Thai side.
aljazeera.com
Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks after latest ceasefire talks
Deaths have been reported on either side of the border, just hours after a third round of ceasefire talks took place in Turkey.
bbc.com
'He can hardly walk' - Injured Pant makes 'remarkable' return
Rishabh Pant is given a hero's welcome, as he makes a 'remarkable' return to bat for India, less than 24 hours on from retiring hurt after suffering a serious foot injury against England in their f...
bbc.com
Starmer and Modi hail ‘historic day’ as UK-India trade deal is signed
Free trade agreement projected to boost UK economy by £4.8bn a year and attract £6bn of investmentUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer and Narendra Modi have hailed a “historic day” as the...
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Turn the parody up to 11: the best spoof movies – ranked!
Ahead of Spın̈al Tap II and the Naked Gun reboot, we count down the best cinematic send-ups, from the Life of Brian and Scary Movie to Clueless and Airplane!Trey Parker’s extraordinary puppet comed...
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Global Forests Abs
A wildfire in an area of National Forest Brasília in Brazil last September.
nytimes.com
Lord's to host three England Tests in 2026
Lord's will hosts three England Tests next summer - its first women's Test and men's matches against New Zealand and Pakistan.
bbc.com
Gazans Are Dying of Starvation
Severe hunger has gripped the war-torn Palestinian enclave, where growing numbers of people are starving and the doctors treating them are working on empty stomachs.
nytimes.com
South Park targets Paramount after signing $1.5bn deal and skewers Trump: ‘He can do anything to anyone’
Show begins 27th season covering Trump’s lawsuit against Paramount and cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show, depicting Trump in bed with SatanSouth Park has kicked off its 27th season with a blis...
theguardian.com
Cyber kidnapping scams target Chinese international students
101 East investigates cyber kidnappings - a growing online scam targeting Chinese international students.
aljazeera.com
Saudi Arabia pledges $2.9bn for Syria infrastructure, part of wider package
Saudi Arabia has been a major backer of the new Syrian government since the fall of Bashar al-Assad last December.
aljazeera.com
Jeremy Corbyn confirms launch of new political party
Corbyn issues a statement with fellow Independent MP Zarah Sultana to launch "a new kind of political party".
bbc.com
Gaza hunger
We compare and contrast the devastating impact of war and hunger on the people of Gaza—where aid groups have warned of '
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Deadly fighting along disputed Thai-Cambodian border
More than 10 people, including several civilians, have been reportedly killed in attacks by Thai and Cambodian troops.
aljazeera.com
Rice 'didn't like' Madueke signing backlash
New Arsenal signing Noni Madueke will "shock a lot of people" this season, says midfielder Declan Rice.
bbc.com
Tyler, the Creator: Don’t Tap the Glass review | Alexis Petridis’s album of the week
(Columbia)The soul-searching of last year’s Chromakopia is expelled – for the most part – by half an hour of early 80s rhythms and slick one-liners with the IDGAF attitude of his early yearsTyler,...
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Seven WSL clubs join trial allowing alcohol in stands
A trial that allows supporters to drink alcohol in the stands will be expanded across women's football next season.
bbc.com
Mission Barns is betting that animal-free pork fat will make artificial meat delicious
It’s the first such product to reach the market, and it could unlock a host of fattened-up meat alternatives.
techcrunch.com
Henri Szeps, film, theatre and TV actor known for the ABC’s Mother and Son, dies at 81
The son of Holocaust survivors from Poland arrived in Australia aged eight and went on to appear in A Country Practice, Skippy, All Saints and Palace of DreamsGet our breaking news email, free app...
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Michelle Agyemang in England spotlight before UEFA Euro 2025 final
Four years ago, Agyemang was a ball girl at Wembley. Now, the 19-year-old striker has guided England to the Euro final.
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Live Updates: Thailand Says 12 Killed in Border Clashes With Cambodia
Both nations accused the other of firing first in their deadliest fighting in more than a decade. Thai authorities said the clashes had killed 11 civilians and a soldier.
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Lloyds boss warns Reeves against hiking taxes on banks as profits rise 17%
Charlie Nunn says higher tax on banking sector would be inconsistent with chancellor’s drive for growthBusiness live – updatesThe boss of Britain’s largest mortgage lender has warned Rachel Reeves...
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Crocker-Donovan rematch confirmed for Windsor Park
The rematch between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan, which has been upgraded to a world title fight for the vacant IBF welterweight belt, has been confirmed for Windsor Park in Belfast.
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England to host five countries in blockbuster 2026 summer of international cricket
England Men and England Women will host five international teams across all formats in a bumper 2026.
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The Coming Pax Geriatrica
Depopulation and aging societies will lead to fewer wars.
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Red Roses name 32-player squad for home World Cup
Emily Scarratt has been selected for a record fifth World Cup after England named their 32-player squad for the home tournament which gets under way next month.
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Jets QB Fields suffers apparent leg injury in camp
Jets quarterback Justin Fields was carted off the practice field after suffering an apparent leg injury.
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Hunt & Scarratt in England's Rugby World Cup squad
Scrum-half Natasha Hunt is named in England's Rugby World Cup squad, three years after her surprise omission from the 2022 tournament.
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Israel kills two Palestinian minors amid raids across occupied West Bank
Israeli violence in the occupied West Bank has escalated dramatically since the start of the war on Gaza.
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In the wake of tragedy, can Liverpool win a second straight Premier League title?
Diogo Jota's death casts an immense shadow over Liverpool's preseason preparations, but new arrivals have strengthened the squad. Could the Reds win the Premier League title again?
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Spain Is Reluctant to Spend More on Security Despite NATO Pressure
An artillery system vehicle on display in Madrid. Europe’s tug of war between spending more for domestic priorities or for defense has vexed the Spanish government.
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Harvey Fierstein: ‘There are so few heterosexual men that I know that I look up to’
The theatre legend talks his feelings on Trump, the fall of the Kennedy Center and why he finds it hard to trust straight menHarvey Fierstein is sitting here bleeding to death, he announces. “I got...
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The Latest Casualty of Social Media Hype Is Your Matcha Supply
Matcha from Japan has exploded into a global craze, driven in part by buzz on social media, experts say.
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Hints of Life on Exoplanet K2-18b Recede Even Further
An artist’s impression of the exoplanet K2-18b. A new study confirms that it is a water-rich world but raises doubts about earlier suggestions that it harbors life.
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Trump’s war on windmills started in Scotland. Now he’s taking it global
President’s opposition to offshore wind more than a decade ago now threatens a huge industry in the US and beyondDonald Trump’s bitter dislike of renewable energy first erupted publicly 14 years ag...
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How flood-ravaged Boston took on the climate deniers – and won
As the Trump administration dismisses global heating, the coastal city is getting on with becoming one of the most climate resilient in the world. Here’s howPatrick Devine, a captain for Boston Har...
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Trump interfering in Brazil’s legal process
We compare and contrast how Donald Trump stayed silent when Brazil’s leftist leader Lula da Silva was jailed in 2018, bu
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Thai-Cambodian border conflict escalates with deadly clashes
Deadly exchanges continue along Thai-Cambodian border, with accusations fuelling a growing diplomatic crisis.
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Scientists analyzed 100,000 exams and found the best time to take one
Italian students taking oral exams have a better shot at success if they’re scheduled around midday, according to new research. Analyzing over 100,000 assessments, scientists found a clear bell cur...
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Your brain sees faces in everything—and science just explained why
You may be seeing faces in clouds, toast, or cars—and it turns out your brain is wired to notice them. A fascinating new study shows how our attention is hijacked not just by real faces, but by fac...
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China v EU: The fight for Europe’s electric vehicle market
China's cheap electric vehicles could help Europe meet ambitious climate targets but threaten jobs in Europe.
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Dujardin free to compete after whipping ban
Three-time Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin plans to return to competition after serving her one-year ban from the sport.
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MLB Power Rankings: A red-hot NL team surges up to debut at No. 1
Our first list of the second half sees a massive shake-up in the top five, with three clubs at their highest rankings of the seasons -- including a new squad at the top.
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Korean sensation Seo Seoa causes seismic shock at World Pool Championship
Seo Seoa became only the fourth woman ever to reach the last 64 of the World Pool Championship after shocking two-time world champion Albin Ouschan.
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WSL fixtures announced on Friday: all you need to know
The fixtures for the new, unique Women's Super League season will be announced on Friday at 10am.
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A dusty fossil drawer held a 300-million-year-old evolutionary game-changer
A century-old fossil long mislabeled as a caterpillar has been reidentified as the first-known nonmarine lobopodian—rewriting what we know about ancient life. Discovered in Harvard’s museum drawers...
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Cifuentes wants 'fearless' football from Leicester
New boss Marti Cifuentes says he wants Leicester City playing "fearless" football once more.
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China’s Xi calls for pragmatism at summit with EU in uncertain times
President Xi Jinping and top EU officials mark 50 years of diplomatic ties in Beijing at a rocky time in relations.
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Naylor to Mariners? Who lands Suarez? MLB trade deadline dominoes for the 10 biggest names on the market
Based on what ESPN's Jeff Passan is hearing, we predict where the top trade candidates will land -- and how they affect each other.
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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea join Liverpool in Isak pursuit
Manchester United are set to enter the race to sign RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi to sign UK-India trade deal – UK politics live
£4.8bn trade deal comes after three and a half years of negotiations and opens up trade for cars, whisky, clothing and food productsHello and welcome to the UK politics blog. I’m Tom Ambrose and I...
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DOJ to question Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. And, Trump unveils new AI order
Columbia has agreed to pay over $200 million in a federal settlement. And, President Trump's new AI policies set requirements for companies wanting to do business with the federal government.
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Semifinal talking points: Bonmatí genius, England's luck, too few teams?
The 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship is on to the final. But what stood out for our reporters?
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Wreckage found after plane carrying 49 people goes down in Russian far east
The Angara airlines An-24 plane had disappeared from radar as it approached an airport in Amur region.
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United to enter race for Sesko
Manchester United are set to enter the race to sign RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Best of the fest: 10 of the best shows to catch at this year’s Edinburgh fringe
An undead club manager, sperm donor shenanigans and the pitfalls of trying to work with AI – just a few of the themes of this year’s hottest ticketsKent-Walters, winner of best newcomer at Edinburg...
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‘I’ve long struggled with my identity in pop’: Ethel Cain on fandom, first loves, and being inspired by David Lynch
As the first trans woman to break the US Billboard Top 10 albums, she has attracted acclaim, controversy and everything in between. Now she’s ready to upend pop again with an ambitious new album, a...
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Raducanu to face Osaka in Washington from 6pm on Thursday - live on Sky Sports Tennis
The North American hard-court swing is under way with Emma Raducanu in action against Naomi Osaka at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington - live on Sky Sports Tennis.
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Debris of plane with 50 people found in Russia’s far east: Interfax
Local emergencies ministry says the plane dropped off radar near the Amur region, bordering China.
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India PM Modi in UK to sign 'landmark' trade deal with Starmer
The free trade deal is expected to cut tariffs on goods and increase market access for both countries.
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Drayton and Mackenzie by Alexander Starritt review – a warmly comic saga of male friendship
This tale of two entrepreneurs dips into the perspectives of real-life tech moguls, with thrilling resultsScottish-German author Alexander Starritt’s debut, The Beast, followed a tabloid journ...
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Bunting: I am not in Blackpool for a holiday, I am here to win World Matchplay title
Stephen Bunting says he is no longer the "village idiot" in Blackpool on holiday and has confidence he can win the World Matchplay 2025 at the Winter Gardens.
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TV tonight: a film about the Southport attack and the riots that followed
A family whose daughter survived that devastating day tell their story. Plus, Jimmy McGovern’s difficult drama about abuse. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4It’s been a year since a 1...
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EU-China summit – who’s attending and what’s on the agenda?
The summit, being hosted in China on Thursday, marks 50 years of diplomatic ties between Brussels and Beijing.
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How a Chinese Border Town Keeps Russia’s Economy Afloat
Matryoshka Square, a theme park in the border town of Manzhouli, in China’s Inner Mongolia.
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I travelled the globe to document how humans became addicted to faking the natural world. Here’s what I found
In his new book, The Anthropocene Illusion, photographer Zed Nelson reflects on the surreal environments created as people destroy nature, yet crave connection to itThe Anthropocene is a new term u...
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‘Boiling frog’ effect makes people oblivious to threat of climate crisis, shows study
Research showing people respond to binary date could drive more effective ways of communicating gravity of crisisSurveys show that the increasing number of extreme climate events, including floods,...
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With Cleverly centre stage, the Tories have a new look – but that isn’t the same as a plan | Martin Kettle
Does Kemi Badenoch’s elevation of a former rival mean the Reform-lite strategy is over? I don’t know and I’m not sure she does eitherIt hardly compares for importance with all the cruelties in Gaza...
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Coming soon: New drama written by Jimmy McGovern
The Mitchell family deal with the devastating aftermath of an act of sexual abuse
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State Dept. cuts China experts as administration says countering Beijing top priority
The State Department has shuttered the team involved in South China Sea security, getting rid of top experts on the subject at a time when the administration says security in the region is a priority.
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Thai and Cambodian Troops Fire at Each Other as Relations Implode
Soldiers traded fire over a disputed border after weeks of diplomatic tension between the Southeast Asian nations.
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Country diary: Komorebi is a green world within a green world | Paul Evans
The Marches, Shropshire: So much contained in a single Japanese word – it suggests sunlight through leaves, a cool sanctuary. And yet not all is peaceful hereKomorebi is a Japanese noun for sunligh...
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Why One of the Causes of Falling Birthrates May Be Prosperity
Women at a protest in Lima, Peru, in 2022, wearing costumes inspired by characters in the novel and TV series “The Handsmaid’s Tale.”
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Thai and Cambodian troops clash at disputed border
At least two Thai soldiers are hurt as both sides accuse each other of firing the first shot.
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Thai and Cambodian Troops Fire at Each Other as Relations Implode
The Thailand Embassy in Phnom Penh. Just a day after Thailand recalled its ambassador to Cambodia, violence exploded across the two countries’ border.
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Thai military reports clash with Cambodian troops at disputed border area
The clash is the latest in a long-running deadly border dispute between the Southeast Asian neighbours.
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A 500-million-year-old fossil just rewrote the spider origin story
Half a billion years ago, a strange sea-dwelling creature called Mollisonia symmetrica may have paved the way for modern spiders. Using detailed fossil brain analysis, researchers uncovered neural...
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Can you un-bleach coral? BBC visits remote reef to find out
The BBC's Katy Watson went to Australia's Ningaloo reef, the site of a mass bleaching event, to find out if the damage can be undone.
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Turkish wildfire kills 10 firefighters, rescue workers amid extreme heat
Local media report that 24 firefighters and rescuers were trapped by the wildfire, and victims were 'burned alive'.
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Appeals court upholds block against Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship
The ruling keeps a block on the Trump administration from denying citizenship to children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily.
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A deadly virus no one talks about — and the HIV drugs that might stop it
HIV antivirals may be the key to stopping HTLV-1, a deadly virus with no cure. In a decade-long study, researchers successfully suppressed the virus in mice and discovered a way to kill infected ce...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,246
Here are the key events on day 1,246 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Garber: MLS won't rush 'seismic' calendar shift
MLS commissioner Don Garber reiterated that a change to the league's calendar will not likely come until after the 2026 World Cup, insisting that a "seismic" shift like that would take time to impl...
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Frustrated by NIMBYs, states are trying to force cities to build affordable housing
Utah's leaders worry skyrocketing home prices are keeping young people from creating wealth. It's among a growing number of states — red and blue — passing laws to promote more affordable places.
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A new AI coding challenge just published its first results – and they aren’t pretty
A new AI coding challenge has revealed its first winner — and set a new bar for AI-powered software engineers. On Wednesday at 5pm PST, the nonprofit Laude Institute announced the first winne...