Trump says he will meet Putin in Alaska and signals Ukraine may need to cede land
US president’s comments about territorial concessions to secure peace trigger alarm in Kyiv
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-08-08
I made an AI clone of my dead son - and let a journalist interview him
An interview between a US journalist and an AI clone of a teenager who was killed during shooting at his school has prompted criticism online.
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Fleetwood finds his groove to build big lead in FedExCup Playoffs
Tommy Fleetwood had another big closing stretch with four straight birdies, giving him a six-under 64 and the 36-hole lead in the FedEx Cup St. Jude Championship with his sights set on an elusive P...
skysports.com
Ex-NSA Chief Paul Nakasone Has a Warning for the Tech World
At the Defcon security conference in Las Vegas on Friday, Nakasone tried to thread the needle in a politically fraught moment while hinting at major changes for the tech community around the corner.
wired.com
Elon Musk's AI accused of making explicit AI Taylor Swift videos
Grok Imagine's "spicy" mode made explicit videos of Taylor Swift, according to The Verge and Gizmodo.
bbc.com
What Putin Hopes to Gain From a Summit With Trump
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Trump at a bilateral meeting at the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, Japan, in 2019.
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William H. Webster, Who Ran Both the F.B.I. and the C.I.A., Dies at 101
A former federal judge, he first came to the F.B.I. just as two of the worst spies in American history were running rampant.
nytimes.com
Suspect dies, officer injured in shooting at Emory University in Georgia
Those on campus were advised to 'run, hide, fight' as police responded to an active shooter situation near the CDC.
aljazeera.com
Eckersley inspires Wigan win to close in on Super League summit
Wigan moved back within two points of the Betfred Super League summit with a hard-earned 24-18 victory at Warrington on Friday.
skysports.com
Trump announces August 15 meet-up with Putin in Alaska, warns of land swap
The announcement comes as Trump's deadline for Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire passed without any new action.
aljazeera.com
Nicola Sturgeon says facing criminal inquiry was like ‘mental torture’
Ex-Scottish first minister describes despair at police raid over her husband’s alleged misuse of party finances in upcoming memoirNicola Sturgeon has described the time she faced criminal investiga...
theguardian.com
Truth Social's New AI Chatbot Is Donald Trump's Media Diet Incarnate
Truth Search AI appears to rely heavily on conservative outlet Fox News to answer even the most basic questions.
wired.com
Trump offers UCLA $1bn settlement amid pro-Palestine protest standoff
The proposed settlement is the highest yet, as Trump continues pressure universities to submit to wide-ranging demands.
aljazeera.com
Rockets kick off campaign with effortless victory over Phoenix
Trent Rockets kicked off their campaign in The Hundred men's competition with an effortless victory over the Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston on Friday night.
skysports.com
Nasa Apollo missions: Stories of the last Moon men
Of the 24 Nasa astronauts who travelled to the Moon in the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, just five remain.
bbc.com
What’s Behind the Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
A series of border skirmishes between Thailand and Cambodia escalated into a military conflict in July that killed dozens of people and rattled the region. As negotiations take place, Sui-Lee Wee,...
nytimes.com
Azerbaijan and Armenia sign accord overseen by Trump at the White House
US president says the deal will bring peace and new economic opportunities for the two rivals, but issues remain.
aljazeera.com
NASA Selects Contractors to Supply Centers with Helium
NASA has chosen a group of contractors to supply multiple agency facilities with liquid and gaseous helium for at least the next two years. The NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid and Gaseous Helium...
nasa.gov
Security in focus as arrests made in spat of sex toy disruptions in WNBA
How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security.
aljazeera.com
Zambia ex-president must be sent home for burial, South African court rules
After months of dispute, Pretoria high court says Edgar Lungu's family must hand over his body for burial in Zambia.
aljazeera.com
UN Secretary-General slams Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ office slammed Israel’s decision to take control of Gaza City.
aljazeera.com
Here’s why the UN is negotiating a treaty to end plastic pollution
Negotiations are under way at the UN to reach a legally-binding treaty to end plastic pollution.
aljazeera.com
Trump administration subpoenas New York Attorney General Letitia James
James successfully sued Trump for fraud in 2023, sparking the president's ire and accusations of retaliation.
aljazeera.com
Jim Lovell, one of first astronauts to orbit the moon, dies at age 97
Known as Smilin' Jim, Lovell was a veteran of the Apollo 8 lunar voyage and mission commander for the Apollo 13 flight.
aljazeera.com
Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, dies aged 97
Commander of Apollo 13, who rescued his men from a near certain death in space, has died aged 97.
bbc.com
The Vibes-Based Pricing of ‘Pro’ AI Software
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we're talking about why some chatbot subscriptions are so expensive and how these premium prices were determined on vibes more than anything substantial.
wired.com
RIP, Microsoft Lens, a simple little app that’s getting replaced by AI
Microsoft is killing Lens, a handy mobile scanning app with over 90 million downloads.
techcrunch.com
Huge sign on Tel Aviv beach tells Trump to ‘end BB’s war’
Protesters from an Israeli activist group etched an anti-war message in the sand near a US embassy building in Tel Aviv.
aljazeera.com
Brady 'honored' as statue unveiled outside Gillette
The New England Patriots unveiled a 12-foot bronze statue of Tom Brady outside Gillette Stadium on Friday.
espn.com
How the Indiana Fever adjust to season-ending injuries to Colson, McDonald
With Caitlin Clark out, the backcourt was already depleted. How will losing two guards impact the Fever's playoff race?
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Jane Morgan, Singer Who Charmed Both Sides of the Atlantic, Dies at 101
The singer Jane Morgan on an episode of “Timex All-Star Jazz Show” in 1958. She was a ubiquitous presence in the early days of television variety programming.
nytimes.com
Former Googlers’ AI startup OpenArt now creates ‘brain rot’ videos in just one click
OpenArt launched a new feature to help creators make AI-generated brain rot videos.
techcrunch.com
US appeals court throws out Trump contempt ruling over deportation flights
The decision undoes Judge Boasberg's finding that Trump officials may be sanctioned for appearing to defy a court order.
aljazeera.com
Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell
The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy on the passing of famed Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell. He passed away Aug. 7, in Lake Forest, Illinois. He was 97 years old. “NA...
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NASA Invites Media to View Heliophysics, NOAA Space Weather Missions
NASA invites media to view the agency’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) spacecraft and two other missions — the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmo...
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US has ‘no plans’ to recognise Palestinian state, Vance says on UK trip
The US vice president reaffirms Washington's stance as calls for recognition of a Palestinian state gain momentum.
aljazeera.com
Ángel Macías, 1957 Little League World Series Star, Dies at 80
Playing for a team from Monterrey, Mexico, he pitched a perfect game in the event’s championship game, the first and only time that has happened.
nytimes.com
War of Words Erupts Between Colombia and Peru Over Island in Amazon
The island of Santa Rosa de Yavarí, foreground, sits at a border shared by Colombia, Peru and Brazil in the Amazon rainforest.
nytimes.com
Where could Trump and Putin meet about the war in Ukraine? The options are limited
President Trump said his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine is set to happen "very shortly." But where exactly this meeting will take place is unc...
npr.org
Vance and Lammy Mix Fishing and Foreign Policy at UK Estate
Britain’s foreign secretary, David Lammy, left, and Vice President JD Vance on Friday at Chevening House. Mr. Lammy and Mr. Vance have cultivated a personal relationship that predated their current...
nytimes.com
Israel approves Gaza City occupation, mass displacement looms
Israel has approved a plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the military occupation of Gaza City.
aljazeera.com
MVP open to funding Taylor v Cameron 3 at Croke Park
Chantelle Cameron is chasing the trilogy fight with Katie Taylor and her new promoters want to fund that fight at Croke Park.
bbc.com
NASA and Google are building an AI medical assistant to keep Mars-bound astronauts healthy
The multi-modal tool, which includes speech, text and images, runs inside Google Cloud’s Vertex AI environment.
techcrunch.com
How Trump has turned tariffs into diplomatic shakedowns
The US president is increasingly tying trade policy to geopolitics, using economic might to bend countries to his will
ft.com
What to Know About the Israeli Hostages Still Held in Gaza
Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip attend a rally in Jerusalem on Thursday demanding their release and calling for an end to the war in Gaza.
nytimes.com
Investigating the Russia investigations. What's left to learn?
The question of whether Russian interference in the 2016 election was a decisive reason Donald Trump won the presidency is one that has dogged Trump for the better part of a decade.It's also been t...
npr.org
Robert Pursley, 97, Dies; Pentagon Aide Became a Critic of Vietnam War
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara tasked him with creating an encyclopedic history of the war, which became known as the Pentagon Papers.
nytimes.com
Makeshift bridge reconnects Indian communities cut off by landslides
Drone footage showed workers in India’s Uttarakhand building a makeshift bridge across a gorge after flash flooding.
aljazeera.com
Trump says he will meet Putin 'very shortly' and will announce the date and place soon
President Trump has been pushing to broker an end to the war in Ukraine since he took office. But it hasn't been quick or easy.
npr.org
The Trump administration is removing the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Billy Long is stepping down. Jacob Bogage, White House economic correspondent at the Washington Post, talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
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No Celtic signings imminent as Rodgers remains hopeful of bolstering squad
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is not expecting any imminent new signings as he vows to focus on the players he already has.
skysports.com
US and UK disagree about Gaza policy, Vance suggests before Lammy meeting
Vice-president says, unlike Britain, White House has no plans to recognise the Palestinian state The US and UK have “disagreements” on Gaza including over whether to recognise a Palestinian state,...
theguardian.com
Pinterest CEO says agentic shopping is still a long way out
Pinterest CEO Bill Ready talks about the agentic web and where the social network will fit in the AI era.
techcrunch.com
Why the Global South needs a ‘Borrower’s Club’
With rich countries resisting reform, debtor nations must band together to break the system.
aljazeera.com
Trump rebrands trade route in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal
Zangezur corridor renamed ‘Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity’
ft.com
Pakistan says soldiers kill 33 fighters near Afghan border
Pakistan's military says those killed had the backing of India although it offers no evidence to back up the allegation.
aljazeera.com
How a distrust of experts is shaping government policy under Trump
President Trump and members of his administration have often expressed a distrust of science and experts. That distrust is now helping to shape policies in several areas of government, from vaccine...
npr.org
Two-year UK mortgage rates fall below five-year rates
Markets expect interest rates to fall gradually, rather than rapidly
ft.com
For sun-and-sea holidays, October is the new August
Climate change is prompting shifts to the off-season and ‘coolcations’
ft.com
Rare Type of Black Hole Snacks on Star
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory teamed up to identify a new possible example of a rare class of black holes, identified by X-ray emission (in purple) in this imag...
nasa.gov
OpenAI priced GPT-5 so low, it may spark a price war
Developers who have had early access are touting GPT-5's pricing as much better than competing models.
techcrunch.com
Miriam González Durántez weighs up move to lead new Spanish liberal party
Wife of former British deputy PM Nick Clegg understood to have had talks with Renew grouping of parties in EuropeFor almost 30 years, she let her husband, the former British deputy prime minister N...
theguardian.com
SoftBank reportedly bought Foxconn’s Ohio factory for the Stargate AI project
Foxconn spent years promising electric vehicles would be built at the former Chevy Cruze factory. Now it will make AI servers.
techcrunch.com
Littler snatches last-leg win to avoid upset in Australia
Luke Littler avoids a major upset to win a final-leg decider 6-5 against Haupai Puha as he reaches the quarter-finals of the Australian Darts Masters.
bbc.com
AI is coming for (some) finance jobs
The coming quant crunch?
ft.com
'Vibrant' Sanders says Buffs will 'win differently'
After a recent cancer scare, Colorado coach Deion Sanders says he's feeling "healthy and vibrant" ahead of his team's season opener against Georgia Tech on Aug. 29 in Boulder.
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Pete Songi on Rachel Reeves’s economic conundrum – cartoon
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'House of the Dragon' Actor's New Horror Game Skewers Hollywood
Abubakar Salim’s game Dead Take explores scandals, exploitation, and AI-fueled media manipulation.
wired.com
Canada’s Girl Guides Suspend U.S. Trips Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
The Peace Arch monument at the U.S.-Canada border in Surrey, British Columbia.
nytimes.com
Nwaneri signs new Arsenal deal
Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.
skysports.com
China welcomes new US-Russia contact as Trump seeks end to Ukraine war
Xi Jinping expresses support for 'long-term' solution to Ukraine conflict during call with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
aljazeera.com
‘No plans’ to recognise Palestinian state, US vice president says
The US has “no plans” to recognise a Palestinian state, according to US Vice President JD Vance.
aljazeera.com
Canada pose challenge Ireland need before World Cup - Bemand
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says their final warm-up game against Canada presents an "ideal opportunity" for his side to test themselves against a "World Cup contender".
bbc.com
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Florida Everglades Is Testing Environmental Law
A planned airport in the Everglades would have been the world’s biggest, but only one runway was built and it was rarely used.
nytimes.com
‘If the reef had a voice, it would sing’: could legal personhood help the Great Barrier Reef?
As the natural wonder faces mounting ecological threats, traditional owners and environmental lawyers are calling for a radical new approach While patrolling the Great Barrier Reef, Gary Singleton...
theguardian.com
A burning issue: why it’s time to ditch the wood-fired heater and opt for eco alternatives
Wood burning is one of the biggest sources of fine particulate pollution in Australia. Here are ways to reduce emissions and improve your healthChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable l...
theguardian.com
Meta acquires AI audio startup WaveForms
WaveForms, founded just eight months ago, last raised $40 million in a round led by Andreessen Horowitz that valued the company at $160 million pre-money, per PitchBook data.
techcrunch.com
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Florida Everglades Is Testing Environmental Law
A planned airport in the Everglades would have been the world’s biggest, but only one runway was built and it was rarely used.
nytimes.com
Nwaneri signs new long-term Arsenal deal
Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri signs a new five-year contract at the Premier League club.
bbc.com
Trump Directs Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels
President Trump ordered the State Department to label drug cartels as terrorist organizations after taking office in January.
nytimes.com
Google tests revamped Google Finance with AI upgrades, live news feed
Users will now be able to research their financial questions with AI, access advanced charting tools, and get real-time data and news.
techcrunch.com
The Birthday Party review – Willem Dafoe is the life and soul as menacing Onassis-alike
A charismatic Dafoe commands the screen as a Greek alpha-patriarch, throwing a claustrophobic celebration for his second favourite childWillem Dafoe brings star wattage to this watchable drama, pla...
theguardian.com
New Tariff on ‘Transshipped’ Goods Mystifies Importers
In addition to an extra 40 percent tariff on goods that pass through more than one country, the White House is designing rules to apply higher charges on components that go through a similar transs...
nytimes.com
Beasley, NBA guard in gambling probe, evicted
Malik Beasley, an NBA player under investigation in a federal gambling probe, was evicted from his high-rise apartment in Detroit on Wednesday, according to court records.
espn.com
Pace of UK interest rate cuts more uncertain, says BoE chief economist
Comments by Huw Pill come after narrow MPC vote this week
ft.com
Littler survives deciding-leg shootout to advance at Australian Darts Masters
Luke Littler edged into the quarter-finals of the Australian Darts Masters after beating New Zealand's Haupai Puha in a last-leg shoot-out.
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Littler survives deciding-leg shoot-out to advance at Australian Darts Masters
Luke Littler edged into the quarter-finals of the Australian Darts Masters after beating New Zealand's Haupai Puha in a last-leg shoot-out.
skysports.com
The bosses in a 'really brutal' Championship
After a year of near-complete upheaval in Championship dugouts, BBC Sport looks at who is in charge at each club at the start of the new season.
bbc.com
Glasner 'positive' over Palace's European appeal
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is "positive" the club will be successful in their appeal against demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League.
bbc.com
Works and Days review – wild ride charts the arc of human progress
Lyceum, EdinburghPerformers dig up the stage, roll in the sack and merge with machines in Belgian theatre collective FC Bergman’s arresting showBelgian theatre collective FC Bergman’s take on “the...
theguardian.com
It Looks Like a School Bathroom Smoke Detector. A Teen Hacker Showed It Could Be an Audio Bug
A pair of hackers found that a vape detector often found in high school bathrooms contained microphones—and security weaknesses that could allow someone to turn it into a secret listening device.
wired.com
Germany to halt military exports to Israel for use in Gaza war
Berlin says it will halt shipments of military equipment that could be used in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Foreign Office fails to release 2024 assessment of risk of genocide in Gaza
Report said to have found no serious risk last June, and government refuses to say if new assessment made sinceThe Foreign Office has failed to release an internal assessment made in June last year...
theguardian.com
Sources: PSG signs Chevalier as No. 1 keeper
Lucas Chevalier will be PSG's new No. 1 goalkeeper, leaving Gianluigi Donnarumma to find a new club this summer.
espn.com
Chelsea transfer update: Garnacho and Simons in, Jackson out?
Sky Sports Chief Correspondent Kaveh Solhekol provides a transfer update around Chelsea targets Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons and informs fans that Nicolas Jackson could be on his way out of S...
skysports.com
The six Labour MPs to have left Keir Starmer’s government since election
Five prominent figures have resigned while another was sacked over a scandal involving racist and sexist commentsA sixth MP has now left Keir Starmer’s government since Labour won power in 2024. He...
theguardian.com
Justice Department launches grand jury probe of N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James
James prosecuted the president and his companies, winning millions in fines linked to fraud allegations. Her attorney called the probe a "desperate example of the president's campaign of retribution."
npr.org
Transfer Update: The latest on Benjamin Sesko, Alejandro Garnacho and more....
Transfer Talk has the very latest on the big transfer stories.
skysports.com
Israel feels like it can “do whatever” it wants with Gaza
“By occupying Gaza now and continuing the war, [Israel gives] up on saving the hostages.”
aljazeera.com
Asian hornet’s unique buzz may hold secret to containing invasive species
Researchers say distinct frequency is ‘great news’ as it will allow their nests to be located with greater easeAsian hornets buzz at a unique frequency that could be the key to controlling their sp...
theguardian.com
Packers star Howton, first NFLPA prez, dies at 95
Billy Howton, a former Green Bay Packers star regarded as one of the most productive wide receivers of the pre-Super Bowl era who was a founder and the first president of the NFL Players Associatio...
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Kidnap, blackmail and Suranne Jones as PM: inside Hostage, Netflix’s breakneck new political thriller
The British prime minister and French president get sucked into a shady conspiracy in the streaming giant’s latest twisty, emotional drama. Jones and Julie Delpy tell allHostage is a political thri...
theguardian.com
Is it, like, OK to say ‘like’ now?
A new book argues the long despised word associated with valley girls is now essential to the way we communicateIf you’re a millennial or millennial-adjacent, you probably grew up being chastised f...
theguardian.com
Former Man City boss Taylor appointed Liverpool Women head coach
Liverpool Women have appointed Gareth Taylor as their new head coach.
skysports.com
Scarlets' new investment from US company with Biggar on board
Scarlets announced they have attracted significant new investment from a US-based company who will take a 55% stake and acquire the current financial liabilities.
bbc.com
Women's Rugby World Cup fixtures and BBC coverage
The 10th edition of the Women's Rugby World Cup takes place in England from 22 August to 27 September, with coverage of every match live on the BBC.
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‘Top marks’ for sharp-eyed snappers as UK nets new butterfly species
Sightings confirmed in County Durham and Suffolk as southern small white flutters in from European mainlandBritain has a new species of butterfly: the southern small white has continued its rapid c...
theguardian.com
The Genius of Trees by Harriet Rix review – how trees rule the world
The story of how the Earth, and human beings, have been shaped more than we know by these forces of natureWhen was the last time you stopped to say thank you to a tree? Perhaps it’s something...
theguardian.com
Shock and fear in Gaza after Israel announces occupation plan
Palestinians in Gaza City are fearful of being displaced yet again after Israel announced plans to occupy Gaza City.
aljazeera.com
At least 10 dead, 33 missing in flash floods in China’s Gansu province
President Xi Jinping orders 'all-out' rescue operations to save the missing people, CCTV says.
aljazeera.com
Netanyahu Broadly Criticized at Home and Abroad After New Gaza Plan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in Jerusalem last month. His office said that the Israeli military “will prepare for taking control of Gaza City” while distributing aid to civilians “ou...
nytimes.com
Trump and the global rise of fascist anti-psychiatry
Trump is using psychiatry to cut care, expand policing and turn public despair into political control.
aljazeera.com
Liverpool women appoint former Man City boss Taylor
Liverpool name former Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor as their new head coach.
bbc.com
Gems from Paris, sofas from Philadelphia and cinema from puppets – the week in art
Millet’s iconic Angelus visits the UK, Philly shows its subtle side, while east and west face off in a puppet retelling of history – all in your weekly dispatchMillet: Life on the LandThe Musée d’O...
theguardian.com
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
Where the Axe Is Buried by Ray Nayler; The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King; Hemlock & Silver by T Kingfisher; Secret Lives of the Dead by Tim Lebbon; The Course of the Heart by M John Ha...
theguardian.com
Hubble Captures a Tarantula
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image captures incredible details in the dusty clouds of a star-forming factory called the Tarantula Nebula. Most of the nebulae Hubble images are in our galaxy...
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WNBA coach outraged by sex toys thrown at games - 'We need to take action'
A fourth incident involving a sex toy being thrown on court during a WNBA game has taken place in little over a week, as the league continues to struggle with such disturbances despite one man bein...
skysports.com
Far more environmental data is being deleted in Trump's second term than before
The second Trump administration has removed more climate and environmental data from websites in the first 100 days than the first administration, according to a new report
npr.org
Russian Strikes Kill 3 in Ukraine, Which May Be Left Out of Peace Talks
An explosion from a Russian drone strike lit up the sky over Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday.
nytimes.com
Slot hints at new Liverpool bid for Newcastle’s Isak
Newcastle tells striker Alexander Isak to train alone amid interest from other clubs, including Liverpool.
aljazeera.com
Trump to host Azerbaijan, Armenia leaders to sign US-brokered deal
US president said he will oversee the deal, which includes plans for a new transit corridor to be named after him.
aljazeera.com
Man Utd's new No 9?! Watch Sesko's top five Bundesliga goals
As Benjamin Sesko nears a move to Manchester United from RB Leipzig, take a look at the Slovenian striker's top five goals from his time in the Bundesliga.
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Man Utd's new No 9?! Watch Sesko's top five Bundesliga goals
As Benjamin Sesko nears a move to Manchester United from RB Leipzig, take a look at the Slovenian striker's top five goals from his time in the Bundesliga.
skysports.com
Trump to Host Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for ‘Peace Signing’
A border crossing in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region in 2023. It has been at the center of decades of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
nytimes.com
South African court rules that Zambia can repatriate body of ex-president
Edgar Lungu's family has been locked in a bitter dispute with Zambia's government over where to bury him.
bbc.com
‘We’ve begun oil spill response training’: Patagonia prepares for the largest crude oil export port in Argentina
Wildlife experts warn huge facility on the Valdés peninsula in Patagonia could be devastating for ‘a treasure chest of wildlife’The rocky crevices of the Valdés peninsula and the pristine waters of...
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Starmer rejects call for Chinook crash inquiry
Victims' families have vowed to take the UK government to court after calling for a judge-led inquiry.
bbc.com
How the world is reacting to Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City
Israel’s Gaza escalation sparks global outcry, with leaders warning of devastating humanitarian consequences.
aljazeera.com
Can Russia’s Economy Withstand Trump’s Threats to Impose Sanctions?
An open-air museum in Red Square commemorating the Allied victory over Nazi Germany. Amid budgetary strains, the Kremlin has protected military spending as the war in Ukraine goes on.
nytimes.com
Post your questions for Deftones frontman Chino Moreno
Ahead of new album Private Music being released, the vocalist with the alt-metal titans will answer your questionsWith his nape-prickling vocal-fried whispers switching up to heartfelt roars, Chino...
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‘Monuments of a disappearing past’: moody midwestern nights – in pictures
A new exhibition highlights three Illinois photographers whose work captures the after-dark life of midwest cities and towns. Robin Bailey, Jim Hill and Dave Jordano capture unusually compelling co...
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The U.S. Says Britain Is Chilling Free Speech. Many Britons Point the Finger Back.
Police officers at a protest outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in London last week. Immigration has become a lightning rod in the debate over free speech in the U.K.
nytimes.com
Texas to Pennsylvania: Can you ace the last 'SportsCenter' 50-in-50 quiz?
Close out the "SportsCenter" 50-state road trip with nine questions from the Lone Star State to the Keystone State and several in between.
espn.com
Caitlin Clark and 13 more impact WNBA players for playoff (or future) success
The margin for error is shrinking as the playoffs approach. Who will be the difference-makers for their teams?
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Congo’s Teens Brave Bombs, Rebels and Abduction to Play Hoops
Hundreds of teens still venture out in the Congolese city of Goma, recently taken over by rebels, to train at a youth basketball academy.
nytimes.com
‘It’s another form of imperialism’: how anglophone literature lost its universal appeal
There’s a growing appetite for stories from around the globe – if only we can avoid the cliches and exoticism of recent years, writes the International Booker nominee When I heard that a ...
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If mansion owners paid a fair council tax, local authorities wouldn’t be in such a mess | Simon Jenkins
Angela Rayner’s proposed reforms are ill-conceived and fail to address the system’s inherent unfairnessAt last a Labour government has found itself a wealth tax – or thinks it has. Its proposed adj...
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Five things to look out for as Championship returns in EFL
The Championship returns on Friday - here are five things to look out for in the EFL this weekend.
bbc.com
Ukraine’s conscription crisis: Alleged abuse leads to protests, emigration
Officials tasked with boosting army are accused of harshly cracking down on unwilling men, prompting some to flee.
aljazeera.com
Irwin passed fit for first practice by BSB medics
Glenn Irwin is passed fit to compete in first practice of the British Superbike Championship round at Thruxton, but will be reviewed after that session.
bbc.com
‘It’s not just football with blood’: Fear FA 98 is the Silent Hill meets Fifa 98 mashup we never knew we needed
A barmy merging of genres where you can play with balls made from decapitated heads – here’s a release that could promote an indie developer to the premier leagueSometimes it’s the weirdest combina...
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Ghana promises full investigation into helicopter crash which killed two ministers
The flight data and cockpit voice recorders have been retrieved from the site of the crash which killed two ministers.
bbc.com
Does NFL success and fame translate to college success? These schools are betting it does
With high expectations for this new wave of celebrity coaches, reputation can take these leaders only so far.
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Lammy to host Vance in UK as Starmer denounces Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City – UK politics live
The foreign secretary is to welcome the US vice-president to Chevening, his grace-and-favour residence, and Gaza is expected to be on their agendaGood morning. Keir Starmer has this morning denounc...
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Reconciliation in focus: from Cortona on the Move – in pictures
In a world beset with conflict, the 15th edition of Cortona on the Move photo festival focuses on reconciliation – personal, social and political. Exhibitions are spread across the ancient Tuscan h...
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Autumns: Basic Face review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month
(Dummy Hand)With its beefy rhythms and intense, unrelenting tracks, the prolific Irish producer follows the classic EBM formula to sweaty effectMeeting somewhere between post-punk and techno, elect...
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Wales to face Australia in October Cardiff friendly
Rhian Wilkinson's side will take on the world number 15 ranked Matildas on Saturday 25 October in their first game since making their major tournament debut at Euro 2025.
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Bhatia career-best edges Fleetwood for St. Jude lead, Scheffler in the mix
Akshay Bhatia posted a career-best, eight-under round of 62 to earn a one-shot lead over Tommy Flettwood at the St. Jude Championship to open the FedEx Playoffs.
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Israel wrong to escalate offensive with Gaza City takeover plan, says Starmer
UK prime minister urges Israel to reconsider after Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet approves occupationMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael is wrong to approve plans to occupy Gaza City, Keir St...
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Why new RBs coach Tashard Choice fits in Detroit
Choice coached Jahmyr Gibbs in college, just as he did Falcons RB Bijan Robinson.
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Week 11 preview: What's at stake in the final regular season weekend?
The PLL heads to Boston, with three playoff spots open. Here's the game schedule, clinching scenarios, more.
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For Those I Love: Carving the Stone review – bracing anger at Irish social stasis
(September Recordings)The raw grief of David Balfe’s first album may have faded to a bruise, but his spoken-word fury is as strong as ever in these hyper-focused stories of poverty and exploitation...
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No Apologies review – what if Kurt Cobain was transgender?
Summerhall, EdinburghIn a poetic performance, former teenage grunge obsessive Emma Frankland takes heart from a fantasy about the Nirvana musicianThere is a fashionable theory among pop revisionist...
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Good Night, Oscar review – Sean Hayes brings panache to tense talkshow encounter
Barbican, London Will & Grace star reprises his Tony award-winning role as Oscar Levant in Doug Wright’s play about a ratings-crucial TV interviewThere is a small set of stage plays in which th...
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Israel plans to take control of Gaza City. And, Trump wants a new U.S. census
Israel has announced plans to extend the Gaza war and take over Gaza City. And, President Trump wants a new U.S. census to exclude people without legal status.
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Donald Trump Orders Crackdown on Politically-Motivated ‘Debanking’
In a new executive order, the US president has called on federal regulators to investigate and punish banks for alleged discrimination against conservatives and certain types of business.
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Taiwan reports first case of chikungunya virus from China outbreak
The mosquito-borne virus has crossed the Taiwan Strait from southern China, where confirmed cases top 8,000.
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Work your erk’n’jerk! Inside the UK club nights for dancing, not social media posing
As DJs lament crowds who stand still and film on their phones, the UK’s northern soul, jazz dance, footwork and vogueing events are bringing back free expression and fun to the dancefloorI’m the on...
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England’s swimming waters five times more likely to be polluted than in EU, research finds
Experts warn country is in danger of becoming ‘dirty man of Europe’ as it falls to bottom of bathing water leaderboardEnglish swimming waters are five times more likely to be polluted than those in...
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Gibson ready to defend Hundred crown following injury woes
Dani Gibson insists it's an "exciting new era of England cricket" and is hopeful that another successful Hundred campaign can boost hopes of a place in the squad ahead of the home World Cup next su...
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Heartbreaking search for missing children after India flash floods
Veer Singh and Kali Devi were away buying groceries when flash floods hit their village on Tuesday.
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Boulter beaten in Cincinnati to dash hopes of Raducanu clash
Katie Boulter was bundled out of the Cincinnati Open in the first round with a straight-sets loss to Olga Danilovic, ending hopes of an all-British clash with Emma Raducanu.
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Teenage star Mboko stuns Osaka in home Montreal final
Highlights of the National Bank Open final between Victoria Mboko and Naomi Osaka.
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'I loved them' - Police interview Australian mushroom murderer
Footage of police interviewing convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson has been released by the Victorian Supreme Court.
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Serious offenders to be kept in restricted zones under plans
Ministers hope the legislation will give victims of crime more peace of mind.
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'Experienced arrivals can drive Glens on' - Devine
Glentoran manager Declan Devine is confident the new arrivals at the Oval can help push the club onto new heights this season.
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Teen star Mboko beats Osaka to clinch 'dream' Canadian Open title
Canadian teenage sensation Victoria Mboko completed a dream run by winning the National Bank Open title in Montreal, battling a wrist injury and coming back from a set down to beat former world No...
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Oil exploration in the Congo basin rainforest could be a disaster for nature and the climate
The Democratic Republic of Congo is putting one of the best-preserved tropical ecosystems left on Earth up for auction, and the impact could be felt worldwide• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to...
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The elephant whisperer: one Thai woman’s lifelong quest to protect a rescued herd
Lek Chailert devoted her life to rescuing abused elephants. Now caring for 120 of them, she fears for their future in AsiaSaengduean Lek Chailert was five years old when she saw an elephant for the...
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Week in wildlife: a very long stick insect and a bouncing bettong
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Eight Postcards from Utopia review – found-footage fever dream of post-Ceauşescu Romania
Diverting mosaic of moments from 1990s TV ads, frantically flogging everything from sausages to laxatives, shows Romania’s newfound passion for capitalismPart of cinema’s Romanian wave has been a s...
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F1 driver rater: YOU score the grid and our verdict on 2025's stars so far
Formula 1 in 2025 has given us an inter-team battle for the World Championship between McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris with a title race that could go down to the wire.
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In my Gaza maternity ward, life and death coexist, but so does hope
A medical intern reflects on the hardship, hunger and resilience of women who bring children into the world amid war.
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Why has an AI-altered Bollywood movie sparked uproar in India?
The re-release of a beloved Bollywood classic has caused alarm in India's film industry.
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TV tonight: a sweeping night at the Proms with Dvořák
The RLPO tackles the New World Symphony at the Royal Albert Hall. Plus: murder’s on the menu in Whitstable Pearl. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, BBC FourThe Proms are in full swing, kicking...
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Who will be the Last Pundit Standing?
The BBC's search to find a new football expert is almost over. Meet the final two content creators vying to become the Last Pundit Standing.
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Trump administration cuts McGruff the Crime Dog's fentanyl campaign
The National Crime Prevention Council is questioning federal cuts to McGruff the Crime Dog's campaign to sniff out fake pills. The group says McGruff's work that started in 1980 isn't over.
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Air pollution filters help scientists produce first UK wildlife survey using eDNA
Social media post led to discovery that samplers measuring toxic particles in air can also detect fragments of DNAAs the UK’s Big Butterfly Count reaches more than 100,000 submissions, an internati...
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UK ministers push ahead with discount on bills for households near new pylons
Plans have provoked outrage from communities in areas of Great Britain expected to host new infrastructureThe government is pushing head with a plan to offer those who live near new electricity pyl...
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As dark financial clouds gather, Labour has to heed its past: when it chooses austerity, it loses elections | Andy Beckett
Those who insist on spending cuts are those who are never hurt by them. Time to be brave – and take a new tackBritain is in danger of going bankrupt. It may happen slowly or quickly, but since Labo...
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New “evolution engine” creates super-proteins 100,000x faster
Researchers at Scripps have created T7-ORACLE, a powerful new tool that speeds up evolution, allowing scientists to design and improve proteins thousands of times faster than nature. Using engineer...
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xAI’s legal chief steps down after whirlwind year
Robert Keele said this week that he has stepped down as xAI’s head of legal after just over a year, saying he wants to spend more time with his children. In his announcement, Keele also ackno...
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Friday Briefing: Israel Approves Full Military Takeover of Gaza
Also, world leaders react to Trump’s tariffs.
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Country diary: The joys and mysteries of a late-season songster | Nic Wilson
Hitchin, Hertfordshire: We’re learning more and more about the UK’s wintering blackcaps. This summer one is just for pleasureIt’s not been the best week. I live with an energy-limiting illness, so...
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Transfer rumors, news: Spurs, Bayern, Newcastle in race for Chelsea's Jackson
Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich are poised to make a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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What the implications of a new census could be
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with John Bisognano, president of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, about efforts to remap congressional districts, and what President Trump's proposed new...
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Texas Rep. Gene Wu calls Gov. Abbott's push to oust him from office 'meaningless'
Texas State Rep. Gene Wu, who fled the state with other Democrats to stop a GOP redistricting plan, is being targeted for removal from office by Gov. Greg Abbott. Wu says Abbott lacks that power.
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‘Nobody believes in the future any more’: Adam Curtis and Ari Aster on how to wake up from the post-truth nightmare
Paranoia is exploited to control us. Movies are groomed to flatter us. And trauma has been twisted to make us blame ourselves. How can we make sense of our lives? The two film-makers try to navigat...
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Promethea review – a stylishly creepy supernatural drama you’ll want to binge
This French thriller about a teenage girl who turns up with no memory is a nicely paced, emotionally intense mystery – that spills over into the realms of fantasy The greatest mystery in any French...
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London councils to lose millions in funding despite high poverty levels
Ministers face backlash after analysis of proposed shake-up finds more than 10% drop in finance for some areasMinisters face a backlash from Labour-run town halls after it emerged deprived inner-ci...
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‘Leave it to nature’: how enticing insects to kill off pests helped cut reliance on pesticides
While working to stop bollworms destroying cotton crops, Dr Robert Mensah wondered whether other insects could provide a solutionWhile trying to come up with a pesticide solution to kill off bollwo...
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Canada murders spark calls to label India’s Bishnoi gang a ‘terror’ group
The gang, which Canadian officials accuse of working for India, has claimed responsibility for multiple recent murders.
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Pretty bloomin’ what? The Great Barrier Reef is a picture of health, The Australian assures us | Weekly Beast
News Corp broadsheet puts Pollyannish spin on study that found a record decline in the world’s largest coral reef. Plus: Grok goes wokeWant to get this in your inbox every Friday? Sign up for the W...
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Convicted rapist quits Australian parliament after losing legal bid to stay
Gareth Ward was convicted of rape last month but refused to resign from his electorate.
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Skenes allows career-worst 7 hits, still blanks Reds
Pirates ace Paul Skenes' record streak of allowing six or fewer hits ended at 46 starts on Thursday night in a 7-0 win over the Reds.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,261
Here are the key events on day 1,261 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.