Fleetwood leads Rose by one after third round
Tommy Fleetwood takes a one-stroke lead into the final day of the St Jude Championship in Memphis after overcoming early third-round struggles.
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Raducanu wins first match with new coach Roig
Emma Raducanu brushes aside Olga Danilovic at the Cincinnati Open to make a confident start with her new coach.
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Most foreign criminals tried in UK to be deported immediately under new plans
Deported offenders will be barred from re-entering UK and measures will apply to those in custody too to cut costsMost foreign criminals tried by a UK court will be deported immediately, instead of...
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England dominate France in final World Cup warm-up match
Watch highlights as England thrash France 40-6 in their final warm-up game before the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Chad opposition leader, ex-PM sentenced to 20 years for inciting violence
Succes Masra denies the charges against him, which relate to inter-communal clashes that left dozens dead in May.
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Salah calls out Uefa over wording of Palestinian player tribute
Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death.
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England thrash France in final World Cup warm-up
England's forward supremacy tells as they power to victory away to France in their final warm-up match before the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Ordinary Decent Criminal review – Mark Thomas powers through tense prison drama
Summerhall, EdinburghThomas jumps adeptly from terrorist to drug lord in writer Ed Edwards’s gripping and subtle one-man showThere is an alarming sense of cogs being wound in this prison drama by E...
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The lethal legacy of Aukus nuclear submarines will remain for millennia – and there’s no plan to deal with it
Australia’s future nuclear submarines will produce highly radioactive waste, and allies in the UK and the US still don’t have a safe place to store their ownGet our breaking news email, free app or...
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Fleetwood up 1, looks to close out 1st tour title
Tommy Fleetwood leads the FedEx St. Jude Championship by 1 shot over Justin Rose as he goes for his first PGA Tour title. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is two shots back of the lead.
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Who are Premier League title favourites: Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, Utd?
Liverpool stormed the Premier League last season - can anyone stop them from claiming a record 21st title?
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Niusia review – hard family history lessons and taboo-busting humour
Summerhall, Edinburgh Beth Paterson leads us through her discovery that the grandmother who berated her as a child was a Holocaust survivorThis story, told by Beth Paterson, is about her “nanna Niu...
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Rivera suffers Achilles injury in Old-Timers' game
Mariano Rivera was hurt playing center field during the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day Game on Saturday, suffering an apparent Achilles tendon injury.
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Rivera tears Achilles during Old-Timers' game
Mariano Rivera tore an Achilles tendon while going after a flyball at the New York Yankees' Old-Timers' Day game on Saturday and needs surgery.
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A Special Diamond Is the Key to a Fully Open Source Quantum Sensor
Quantum sensors can be used in medical technologies, navigation systems, and more, but they're too expensive for most people. That's where the Uncut Gem open source project comes in.
wired.com
Morton Meyerson, Texas Businessman and Perot Lieutenant, Dies at 87
He helped build H. Ross Perot’s company Electronic Data Systems into a leading data processing firm. He later played a crucial role in Mr. Perot’s 1992 presidential campaign.
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Can Israel have a ‘normal’ place in the Middle East?
As Israel's war on Gaza rages, chances of normalising ties with its neighbours are fading.
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Palestinian foreign minister demands action to end Israel’s Gaza genocide
Varsen Aghabekian Shahin says international community must take concrete steps to end Israeli impunity for abuses.
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Don Elbaum, Audacious Boxing Promoter and Heavyweight Raconteur, Dies at 94
The fight promoter Don Elbaum in an undated photo. “Don knew more than anyone that he was in the business of hustle,” the boxing analyst and former trainer Teddy Atlas said.
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Returns, Splashes Down Off California
The first crew to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program completed the agency’s 10th commercial crew rotation mission to the Internat...
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Teenager arrested after three shot in New York City's Times Square
An 18-year-old woman grazed by a bullet in the neck was among the injured as gunfire rang out.
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Police arrest hundreds of Palestine Action supporters under anti-terror law
Protesters defy government ban and rally in Parliament Square
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Spectacular Smith strike helps see Livingston past Falkirk
Lewis Smith's spectacular strike helped Livingston defeat Falkirk 3-1 in the battle of the William Hill Premiership's promoted teams.
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Spirit take final-ball wicket to beat Fire in thrilling finish
London Spirit seal a dramatic two-run win over Welsh Fire as Charlie Dean takes a catch on the final ball to dismiss Georgia Elwiss, giving the away side the win in the Women's Hundred at Sophia Ga...
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New season, new laws - what's changing this season?
As with every summer there have been a few tweaks in football's laws for the new season. What are they?
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Putin gives Trump envoy award for CIA official's son killed fighting in Ukraine
Michael Gloss, 21, who was killed in Ukraine last year, was the son of Juliane Gallina, a CIA deputy director,
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If boomers don’t want wealth taxes they can give their time and skills | Phillip Inman
A nationwide volunteering programme designed to boost the economy could help mend a splintered societyIf we can’t have your money, baby boomers, we want your time. And more specifically, those who...
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Lorna Rose Treen: 24 Hour Diner People review – ‘best joke of the fringe’ winner serves up silliness
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe character comic returns with another daft set of surreal characters and sharp one-liners – this time stuck in an open-all-hours cafeWhen Lorna Rose Treen won the b...
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UK police arrest at least 200 people at Palestine Action protest in London
Critics say ban on activist group stifles freedom of speech and assembly and aims to curb pro-Palestine demonstrations.
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Ireland beaten by Dutch in EuroHockey opener
Ireland lost their opening game of the EuroHockey Championships as reigning Olympic, world and European champions the Netherlands proved too strong.
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At Old-Timers' game, Clemens talks Piazza toss
Roger Clemens came back to Yankee Stadium on Saturday, and so did the questions about his bat-throwing incident with Mike Piazza in the World Series 25 years earlier.
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Man Utd beat Fiorentina on penalties as Sesko introduced and De Gea gets ovation
Manchester United beat Fiorentina on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Snapdragon Cup at Old Trafford that saw Benjamin Sesko introduced to the crowd as their new striker.
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Saints strike TWICE in injury-time! | Southampton 2-1 Wrexham
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Southampton and Wrexham.
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Israeli forces kill 21 aid seekers as Gaza starvation death toll rises
Gaza Ministry of Health says at least 39 people killed in 24 hours, including 21 seeking aid and 11 from starvation.
aljazeera.com
Red Roses cruise to win over France in final World Cup warm-up
England ran in six tries as they completed their preparations for the Women's Rugby World Cup with a 40-6 win over France in Mont-de-Marsan.
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Leader Fleetwood eyes maiden PGA Tour title as Rose gives chase in Memphis
Tommy Fleetwood holds a one-shot lead over fellow Englishman Justin Rose ahead of the final round of the FedEx St Jude Championship in Memphis as he eyes his first PGA Tour title.
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Littler win first World Series title of 2025 with victory in Australia
Luke Littler clinched the fourth World Series title of his career and first of the season with victory at the Australian Darts Masters.
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Eleven more die from malnutrition in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says
Others were reported killed by Israeli military operations, as an upcoming deadline for the evacuation of Gaza City has been reported.
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Lammy and Vance to hold meeting to discuss US-brokered Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian and European partners to join UK foreign secretary and US vice-president at Chevening for talksThe UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, and the US vice-president, JD Vance, will hold a meet...
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Spirited Ireland beaten by Canada in final warm-up game
Ireland suffer defeat in their final warm-up game before the Rugby World Cup as they lose 47-26 against an impressive Canada side at the Affidea Stadium.
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'I feel kind of old' - Patriots unveil 12ft Brady statue
The New England Patriots unveil a 12ft statue of legendary quarterback Tom Brady outside their stadium in Massachusetts.
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Japanese boxer Kotari dies after fight, aged 28
Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, dies on Friday from injuries sustained during his bout with Yamato Hata on 2 August.
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The trillion-dollar war machine
Hind Hassan explores the US weapons industry and its effects on democracy, domestically and beyond.
aljazeera.com
Private Companies Are Now Gathering Weather Data for NOAA
WindBorne Systems is one of several companies launching balloons, drones, buoys, and other devices to provide critical data to the beleaguered agency’s National Weather Service, but they can’t fill...
wired.com
The US Court Records System Has Been Hacked
Plus: Instagram sparks a privacy backlash over its new map feature, hackers steal data from Google's customer support system, and the true scope of the Columbia University hack comes into focus.
wired.com
How RFK Jr’s vaccine funding cuts fit with Trump’s vision
Latest move to cut funding for vaccines is not down to US health secretary. It is part of Trump's wider war on science.
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Police officer dies after shooting near US's CDC headquarters
The shooting took place near the headquarters of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
bbc.com
OpenAI will not disclose GPT-5’s energy use. It could be higher than past models
Experts working to benchmark resource use of AI models say new version’s enhanced capabilities come at a steep costIn mid-2023, if a user asked OpenAI’s ChatGPT for a recipe for artichoke pasta or...
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Here’s How to Buy the Best Used EV
Right now is the best time yet to bag a bargain secondhand electric car. But how do you test battery health? Or charging ability? Here’s WIRED’s expert tips on how to get it done properly.
wired.com
Before Trump-Putin talks, Ukraine rules out ‘gifting land to occupier’
With US and Russian leaders set to meet, Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns deals without his country will not bring peace.
aljazeera.com
Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya
Police believe the passengers on board all belong to one family.
bbc.com
Ballon d’Or holder Rodri suffers latest Man City injury setback
The Spanish midfielder missed the majority of last season due to injury and will miss the start of the new campaign.
aljazeera.com
Zelenskyy rejects Trump suggestion that Ukraine will give up territory
US president said a peace deal with Russia could involve ‘some swapping’ of land
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'Canada performance more important than result'
Ireland back row Brittany Hogan says the performance in Saturday's final World Cup warm-up against Canada is more important than the result.
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Israel’s New Plan to Take Gaza City
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced opposition at home and abroad on Friday as his office said that the Israeli military would take control of Gaza City. Adam Rasgon, a reporter for The New Yor...
nytimes.com
Trump Cracks Down on Bird Deaths, but Only From Wind Turbines
In contradiction, Trump has sought to weaken laws that have been credited with bringing the bald eagle back from the brink of extinction.
nytimes.com
What Even Is Instagram Now?
Long after shifting your feed away from friends and toward influencers, Instagram is adding new features intended to make the app more personal. The turnabout exposes the platform’s identity crisis.
wired.com
‘I’m carrying survivor’s guilt’: Raymond Antrobus on growing up deaf
The poet reflects on his heritage, his new life as a father in Margate – and why his memoir is a call to armsWhen Raymond Antrobus was a child, he writes in his new book, The Quiet Ear, his father...
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Watch: 'World's Ugliest Dog' crowned in California
Held at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, the annual event promotes adopting dogs of all ages and appearances.
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Dance People review – join Edinburgh festival’s promenade of protest and play
Old College Quad, EdinburghLebanese choreographer Omar Rajeh’s outdoor dance fizzes with communal energy but its overstuffed concept blunts its political impactWhat you might not have expected from...
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Why ‘grifter’ has become the go-to political insult of 2025 | Anoosh Chakelian
These days it’s not enough to disagree with opponents – it seems we have to accuse them of being con artists tooOur world is full of grifters. Or so it seems, considering how often that word is thr...
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Human connection to nature has declined 60% in 200 years, study finds
Prof Miles Richardson says people risk ‘extinction of experience’ in the natural world without new policiesPeople’s connection to nature has declined by more than 60% since 1800, almost exactly mir...
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Inside Man Utd's new £50m training base - F1 simulators, barbers and smart urinals
"I hope it helps take Manchester United where Manchester United needs to go."
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Canadian who could not renew visa due to mental health crisis faces UK ban
Academic Heather Scott has been told by Home Office that being ‘acutely ill’ is not an exceptional circumstanceThe Home Office is threatening to ban a Canadian academic from the UK after she was un...
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California Democratic leaders endorse Gov. Newsom's redistricting plans
In response to Texas drawing five more GOP-leaning congressional seats, Democrats in California officially reveal their plan to redistrict ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Transfer rumors, news: Milan clubs battle Liverpool for Parma star Leoni
Parma defender Giovanni Leoni is wanted by AC Milan, Internazionale and Liverpool. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle tell Isak he can't leave to join Liverpool
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been told he cannot leave the club for Liverpool this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case
Case has raised concerns among government critics about a crackdown ahead of Uganda's national election early next year.
aljazeera.com
Early Beatles photos by Paul McCartney to go on show in London
Portraits taken in early 60s reveal intimate moments before band’s fame became all-consumingA collection of photographs taken by Paul McCartney when the Beatles were on the brink of global stardom...
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Urooj Ashfaq: How to Be a Baddie review – the edgiest One Direction fanfic on the fringe
Monkey Barrel, EdinburghThe 2023 best newcomer winner rebuts her ‘mild’ reputation with choice quips and boyband eroticaOn her first visit to the fringe, Urooj Ashfaq left as the surprise winner of...
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Targeted by the right, Britain’s asylum hotels are places of fear and disorder. Bad political decisions made it so | Daniel Trilling
In the frenzy of racism and culture warring, the issue of why hotels are used gets overlookedA broad section of Britain’s right has spent the summer behaving as if it would like a repeat of last ye...
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Ascot's Shergar Cup takes centre stage
We have world-class jockeys on display on Saturday afternoon as the Shergar Cup headlines a quality day of action, live on Sky Sports Racing...
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Watch: 'Houston, we've had a problem' says Jim Lovell
Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, has died aged 97.
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Rodri has had injury setback, says Guardiola
Manchester City's Rodri has suffered an injury setback and is unlikely to be "really fit" until September, says manager Pep Guardiola.
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The Guide #203: Has Hollywood rediscovered the joy of the 90-minute movie?
In this week’s newsletter: Once notorious for testing audience endurance, modern blockbusters seem to be trimming the fat, from superhero sagas to comedic classicsWalking out of a 6.30pm showi...
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My cultural awakening: a Steve Carell film made me realise I was being abused
After my dad died, my mum and I endured the coercive control of her new partner for years. It was The Way Way Back that freed us bothIn the first five minutes of the 2013 comedy drama The Way Way B...
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Cool Britannia: the heat pumps keeping pace with the UK’s wild weather
Air-to-air systems can warm homes in winter and cool them in summer – and they’re now set to join the low-carbon grant schemeWhen David Tester, 56, installed a heat pump in his home in the winter o...
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Alien: Earth – Ridley Scott’s terrifying space monster finally comes to TV … and it’s properly creepy
The most cinematic evil creature ever comes to the small screen, courtesy of the brains behind the excellent revamp of Fargo. It’s a dread-packed, gory watch that’s hugely entertaining‘I am human,...
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TV tonight: the return of Sweden’s most popular crime series
A new case to be cracked in hit drama Beck. Plus: the wild wigs in The Count of Monte Cristo need to be seen to be believed. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Four Continue reading...
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How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final
As part of the documentary, Lionesses: History Makers, BBC Sport reviews the way England battled back against Italy to reach the Euro 2025 final.
bbc.com
Brazil’s President Lula vetoes parts of environmental ‘devastation bill’
Lula approved the controversial bill easing environmental licensing rules, but struck down or altered 63 articles.
aljazeera.com
Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war 80 years after atom bomb attack
Shiro Suzuki calls for a halt to armed conflicts on the anniversary of the atom bomb attack.
bbc.com
‘Attack on people’s memory’: Kashmir’s book ban sparks new censorship fears
Indian officials say the books promote violence, secessionism. But critics say the move is aimed at silencing scholars.
aljazeera.com
Freakier Friday to Ethel Cain: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
There’s more intergenerational larks in a sprightly body-swap sequel, and the Floridian dream-pop singer-songwriter is back with a new album of dark, skewed AmericanaFreakier FridayOut now More th...
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Wednesday to Freakier Friday: the week in rave reviews
Jenna Ortega returns with the second season of the hit comedy, while Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reunite in the zany body-swap sequel. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the G...
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‘There’s a thug in all of us’: James Norton on privacy, playing villains and pushing himself to the limit
He made his name as one of the great British TV baddies in Happy Valley, and bared all in a gruelling production of A Little Life. Despite facing heartbreak and press intrusion, he’s ‘feeling Zen’...
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Adidas accused of cultural appropriation by Mexico over new footwear design
Mexican officials say sportswear giant took design idea from Indigenous community in country's southern Oaxaca state.
aljazeera.com
When Billy Met Alasdair review – two Scottish giants happily collide
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh Alan Bissett embodies both the expansive Big Yin and the detached author of Lanark in a thoughtful, entertaining search for their connectionT...
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St James’s Place under renewed fire over exit fees
New customers sold products with high charges days before new fee structure takes effect
ft.com
Is Kim Jong-un Preparing a Successor?
Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, might be preparing his young daughter, Kim Ju-ae, to become his successor. Choe Sang-Hun, the Seoul bureau chief for The New York Times, analyzed North Kore...
nytimes.com
Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks next week
The announcement comes hours after the US leader signals Ukraine may have to cede territory to end the war.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,262
Here are the key events on day 1,262 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.