Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-07-27

DOGE has built an AI tool to slash federal regulations

The Department of Government Efficiency has presented plans to use a new AI tool to eliminate half of the federal government’s regulatory mandates by the first anniversary of President Donald Trump...

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Dozens of Wildfires Burn in Greece and Turkey as Temperatures Soar

A wildfire on Kythira, a Greek island popular with tourists, on Saturday.

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McIntosh wins first gold in bid for historic five at Worlds

Canada's Summer McIntosh takes gold in the women's 400m freestyle event at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore as American Katie Ledecky finishes with the bronze.

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Tories would ban strikes by NHS doctors - Badenoch

Thousands of resident doctors are currently on strike after a dispute with the government over pay.

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Sabina Tanovic: How architecture shapes memory and justice

From Sarajevo to Srebrenica and Gaza, memorial architect Sabina Tanovic on how we remember war and why it matters.

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Readers reply: Are there too many pets?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsAre there too many pets?...

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At least 38 killed in church attack in eastern DR Congo

The assault in Komanda city is believed to have been carried out by ADF rebels, wielding guns and machetes.

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Kenya celebrates International Cowboy Day – in pictures

Hundreds have attended what has been billed as the first International Cowboy Day celebration in Africa. The event in Nairobi was headlined by the Kenyan country star Sir Elvis. Country music has a...

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Firefighters battle to contain Greek wildfires

Greece is battling five major wildfires across the country amid a severe heatwave and high winds

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Women's World Matchplay LIVE: Greaves or Sherrock? Have your say!

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Taylor: All I had was a dream of becoming a world champion

There was no sense of an ending. For Josh Taylor all at once it was over.

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TCL QM8K Review: The Best Mid-Tier TV

It doesn’t matter what you’re watching or where, this new mini LED TCL pushes the boundaries of budget beauty.

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Keir Starmer will urge Trump to resume US role in Gaza ceasefire talks

PM said to be horrified by the crisis and hopes to convince US president to help end the ‘unspeakable suffering’Keir Starmer will personally press Donald Trump to resume ceasefire talks between Isr...

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Zayas, 22, becomes youngest active world champion

Puerto Rico's Xander Zayas becomes boxing's youngest active world champion by beating Mexico's Jorge Garcia Perez to win the vacant WBO light-middleweight title.

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Two friends, one war and the RSF’s reign of terror in Khartoum

The story of two friends, taken in RSF dragnets, and what they saw inside the detention centres.

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‘How can I find meaning from the ruins of my life?’: the little magazine with a life-changing impact

After struggles with mental health and addiction, Max Wallis launched a poetry magazine – and it has transformed his lifeOne morning in February last year, I received an urgent call from the&n...

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On a roll: Who Gives a Crap toilet paper co-founder aims for ‘world domination’

Simon Griffiths on how the ethical Australian brand hopes to grow further after getting into the UK’s TescoIt has been ubiquitous in middle class British bathrooms since a flush of growth during th...

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The stars come out for the Lionesses ahed of Euro 2025 final

Watch stars from sport, stage, screen and radio send their messages of support to England, as the Lionesses look to beat Spain and secure back-to-back European Championships

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Time over for banker remorse? Labour must beware relying on the City for economic growth | Richard Partington

Financial crisis of 2008 should not be forgotten as reinflation of banking industry could hurt other priority sectors“There was a period of remorse and apology for banks and I think that period nee...

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Trump’s ceasefire push fails to stop Thailand-Cambodia border clashes

Artillery fire erupts along disputed frontier as each side blames the other for the escalation amid US call for truce.

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What makes Wiegman so successful?

Sarina Wiegman will manage England in her fifth major tournament final - so what makes the Dutchwoman so successful?

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Germany’s Far-Right Party May Be Banned. Its Voters Fear Being Left Voiceless.

Supporters of the Alternative for Germany party setting up for a campaign event in Pirna, Germany, in 2023.

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‘There’s New Orleans before and after’: revisiting Hurricane Katrina in a new docuseries

With the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaching, a powerful five-part docuseries, produced by Ryan Coogler, takes a look back at the many lives affectedEarlier this year, NFL fans from a...

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‘I spent a month sleeping in a cupboard’: comedians on the true cost of the Fringe

Performing at these festivals can be ruinously expensive – but can you at least attend one for free? Our writer ditches his wallet to find out, and meets the comedians doing their best on an ever-t...

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BBC and ITV secure 2027 World Cup rights

The BBC and ITV secure the broadcasting rights to the 2027 Women's World Cup, which will be held in Brazil.

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Week in Pictures: From Gaza starvation deaths to Thailand-Cambodia clashes

A roundup of some of last week’s events.

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Transfer rumors, news: Man City, Man United target Donnarumma moves closer to PSG exit

Man City and Man United are ready to move for Donnarumma as PSG have identified his replacement. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world's oldest president

Maurice Kamto came second to 92-year-old Paul Biya in the previous election amid allegations of fraud.

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'Everybody just died laughing': Teammates, opponents on what makes Ichiro a Hall of Fame icon

As a Mariners icon gets his Cooperstown call, teammates and opponents share what makes him 100% Hall of Fame worthy.

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Introducing the Class of 2025: Why Ichiro, Sabathia and Wagner are Hall of Famers

It's induction weekend in Cooperstown. Here's what makes the Hall's newest members so great.

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What we learned from Man Utd's win over West Ham

Bruno Fernandes underlines his importance to Manchester United by scoring twice as they open their US pre-season tour with a 2-1 victory over West Ham in New Jersey.

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'Second best leg of darts EVER!' - Littler and Rock rival Smith and MVG classic

A comparison between Luke Littler's perfect leg and the vintage nine darter made my Michael Smith in the 2023 World Darts Championship.

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Greece battles major wildfires amid persistent heatwave

Greek crews fight wildfires in 45C heatwave as strong winds fan the flames and force evacuations.

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Record attendances and carnival atmosphere - Euro 2025 a hit for hosts

After 25 days of football-filled drama, BBC Sport looks at how Euro 2025 has gone down off the pitch in Switzerland.

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Shields dominates Daniels to defend undisputed heavyweight title

Claressa Shields retained her undisputed heavyweight world championship with a unanimous decision win over Lani Daniels in Detroit.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,249

Here are the key events on day 1,249 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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McLaurin at camp, on PUP list with ankle injury

Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin arrived at training camp Sunday without a new deal and was placed on the physically unable to perform list with an ankle injury.

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Raducanu loses Washington Open semi-final to Kalinskaya

Emma Raducanu was bundled out of the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington in the semi-finals after losing 6-4 6-3 to Anna Kalinskaya.

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Dance Poles and Leopard-Print Walls: Love Motels Ready Rooms for Climate Summit

A heart-shaped Jacuzzi in one of the luxury suites in the Secreto, a love motel in Belém, Brazil. The motels typically charge by the hour for people who want to use the rooms for romantic assignati...

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Call it the Kemi Badenoch conundrum: it’s why the Tories are going nowhere fast | Henry Hill

In her attempt to be all things to all people, the leader set off without a policy path. Now she has a party that can’t agree which way to goKemi Badenoch’s reshuffle of the shadow cabinet this wee...

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Littler chasing 'special' Matchplay title against Wade after nine-dart magic

Luke Littler is targeting more darting history and a maiden Betfred World Matchplay title after a stunning nine-darter helped him book a final against James Wade in Blackpool.

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Blue gold: how a Ghana mine’s troubles hit workers and UK politicians – and could cost British taxpayers

Exclusive: London-based firm with heavyweight backing received £3.3m loan from Treasury fund for start-upsIn late 2020, amid the economic maelstrom unleashed by Covid-19, there were few better plac...

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Raducanu misses out on Washington Open final

Britain's Emma Raducanu suffers a 6-4 6-3 loss to Russia's Anna Kalinskaya in the semi-finals of the Washington Open.

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New ball could be difference for England - Tufnell

Ex-England spinner Phil Tufnell believes the introduction of the new ball 17 overs into the morning session could give England the breakthrough they need on day five of the fourth Test against India.

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TV tonight: the astonishing mobile phone network for gangs

A documentary shows what happened when authorities hacked Enrochat’s dark web. Plus: Jacob Elordi’s atmospheric war epic. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4 Continue reading...

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What makes Wiegman so successful?

Sarina Wiegman will manage England in her fifth major tournament final - so what makes the Dutchwoman so successful?

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Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time review – a gripping, epic look at the New Orleans tragedy 20 years on

This powerful documentary is a devastatingly precise illustration of systemic failure, political impotence and media distortion. Even two decades later it feels relevantWhat makes a disaster into a...

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Highlights: Raducanu overpowered by Kalinskaya in Washington semis

Highlights of the semi-final match between Emma Raducanu and Anna Kalinskaya at the Mubadala Citi DC Open.

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The last custodian: A Kashmiri artisan's battle to save a musical legacy

Ghulam Mohammed Zaz fears for the future of the hand-made santoor as there are no takers for the dying artform.

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Zayas, 22, becomes youngest current world champ

On Saturday night in New York City, Xander Zayas, 22, became the youngest current world champion by capturing the vacant WBO junior middleweight title with a slick, dominant decision win over Jorge...

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Rare water world: Australia’s Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre from the air – in pictures

The vast salt lake in the South Australian outback is dry for most of its life, having only filled to capac­i­ty three times in the past 160 years. So when water does arrive, this enormous landscap...

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