Police get new guidance on releasing suspects' ethnicity
Police forces will be encouraged to release a suspect's details in high-profile and sensitive investigations.
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Pickled Republic review – a curious cabaret of jarring vegetables
Summerhall, EdinburghRuxandra Cantir’s cast of gherkins, onions and carrots is conceptually funny but lacks biteWe can agree that a cabaret involving pickled vegetables is conceptually funny. The s...
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Guatemala judge convicts 6 ex-officials in deaths of 41 girls in 2017 fire
The fatal blaze rocked Guatemala and highlighted widespread abuse in the government’s shelter system.
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4624-4626: A Busy Weekend at the Boxwork
Written by Alex Innanen, Atmospheric Scientist at York University Earth planning date: Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 We continue to progress through the boxwork structures, arriving today at the “peace sign...
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US announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue
He heads the group Viv Ansanm, which controls much of Haiti's capital and is accused of multiple murders, kidnappings and attacks on infrastructure.
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UN says bid to help address turmoil in Haiti less than 10 percent funded
Violence remains widespread in Haiti, where powerful armed gangs have surged amid political and economic chaos.
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Danielle Spencer, Child Star on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ Is Dead at 60
Danielle Spencer, who starred on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” died on Monday in Richmond, Va.
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How can Israel kill journalists with impunity?
More media workers killed in Gaza genocide than in previous conflicts in history.
aljazeera.com
NASA IXPE’s ‘Heartbeat Black Hole’ Measurements Challenge Current Theories
Written by Michael Allen An international team of astronomers using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer), has challenged our understanding of what happens to matter in the direct vicini...
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Wildfires ravage Europe amid intense heatwave
Firefighters are struggling to control wildfires blazing across Europe because of a severe heatwave.
aljazeera.com
How Dembele became the best player in the world after wasted years
It was one of the enduring images of the Champions League final. Ousmane Dembele, ready in a sprinting position, awaiting every Inter goal-kick. He did not score in Munich but somehow still managed...
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Richardson to seek help following airport arrest
American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson says she will seek help following her arrest over allegations of domestic violence.
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Russian government hackers said to be behind US federal court filing system hack: report
Officials are reportedly blaming a recent breach of the U.S. federal court's filing system on Russia, whose hackers used the access to snoop on midlevel criminal cases in the New York City area and...
techcrunch.com
Injured Maddison says critics motivate him to new levels
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says the people who "doubt, hate and mock" him will only motivate him to come back stronger from his serious knee injury.
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A Tapestry of Tales: 10th Anniversary Reflections from NASA’s OCO-2 Mission
When woven together, the tapestry of experiences of staff and scientists provide the complete picture of OCO-2. Breathe in… Breathe out. This simple rhythm sets the foundation of life on Earth – an...
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Miller leaves Motherwell for club-record fee to join Udinese
Lennon Miller has joined Serie A side Udinese, with Motherwell landing a club-record transfer fee of around £4.7m, including add-ons.
skysports.com
Watch: Europe's wildfires seen from above
Aerial video shows the extent of devastation caused by wildfires in a number of European countries.
bbc.com
Argentina’s Javier Milei launches group to boost Israel-Latin America ties
The Argentinian president will dedicate his $1m Genesis Prize to a new diplomatic initiative called the 'Isaac Accords'.
aljazeera.com
'Glass half-full' & 'enthralled by details' - Spurs' new era under Frank
BBC senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel looks at how Tottenham are shaping up for the season under new manager Thomas Frank.
bbc.com
Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza remember their murdered colleagues
Al Jazeera correspondents in Gaza recorded messages for their colleagues murdered by Israel.
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David Mazzarella, Editor Who Helped Reshape USA Today, Dies at 87
For five years, he honed the paper’s focus on hard news and enterprising journalism, distancing it from its reputation for fluffy, bite-sized stories.
nytimes.com
Indian fintech Paytm wins a major regulatory battle days after key investor exit
Paytm has received approval from India’s central bank to resume onboarding new online merchants and offer its digital payment services.
techcrunch.com
A Gigantic Jet Caught on Camera: A Spritacular Moment for NASA Astronaut Nicole Ayers!
Astronaut Captures Rare Gigantic Jet from Space On July 3, 2025, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers photographed an extraordinary sight from the International Space Station — a rare gigantic jet, a power...
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Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for 13th time
Armand Duplantis breaks the men's pole vault world record for a 13th time with a clearance of 6.29m at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest.
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Match to pay $14M to the FTC due to false advertising and other deceptive practices
Match Group agrees to pay the FTC $14 million after it was sued for deceiving users into buying subscriptions.
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Capsey stars in dominant Invincibles win over Phoenix
Oval Invincibles recorded their first victory in this year's women's Hundred after they beat Birmingham Phoenix by 22 runs thanks to Alice Capsey's 52.
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Wisconsin Woman Convicted in Failed Assassination Attempt in Birmingham, England
Aimee Betro, 45, was convicted on Tuesday of attempting to shoot a man near Birmingham, England in 2019, while disguised in an Islamic veil.
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Judge T.S. Ellis III, 85, Dies; Stirred Outcry Over Manafort Sentence
Judge T.S. Ellis III in 2008. He was known for sparring with lawyers on both sides in a case, running brisk trials and sometimes going off on personal tangents.
nytimes.com
Trump Family–Backed World Liberty Financial Sets Up $1.5 Billion Crypto Treasury
World Liberty Financial has struck a deal that will turn a little-known company into a vehicle for betting on the price of its crypto coin.
wired.com
Perplexity AI makes unsolicited $34.5bn bid to buy Google Chrome
This is second big offer the AI startup has made this year to buy a major asset, after a bid for TikTok in January.
aljazeera.com
Is Israel using Gaza tribal militias to help ethnic cleansing?
Yasser Abu Shabab escaped prison and has since emerged as an Israeli-backed militia leader in southern Gaza.
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Invincibles thrash Phoenix with third highest score in Women's Hundred history
Oval Invincibles produced the third highest score in Women's Hundred history as they took a comfortable first win of the season by 22 runs over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston.
skysports.com
Abuse of people mistaken for migrants not an ‘innocent mistake’, says UK equality campaigner
Head of Runnymede Trust warns toxic rhetoric could lead to rise of vigilante groups that ‘just breed more violence’The vitriol faced by Scouts and charity rowers mistaken for migrants was not an “i...
theguardian.com
Trump deploys US National Guard to DC amid crime emergency claims
Mayor Bowser disputes Trump's emergency narrative, citing crime decline; critics call deployment a political power play.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on Labour’s feelgood economy: it’s not for everyone – especially the poorest | Editorial
Ministers boast of rising wages. But for low earners, the cost of living crisis endures – with food and rent inflation erasing any pay gainsWhen Sir Keir Starmer told reporters last week that his g...
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Top Russia-US diplomats hold phone call before Trump-Putin Alaska meet
Russia says both sides affirm intention for Putin-Trump meet in Alaska on Friday, where Ukraine war set to be discussed.
aljazeera.com
AI companion apps on track to pull in $120M in 2025
The number of AI companion apps has grown more than 60% since 2024.
techcrunch.com
Trump official tells census workers Congress has final say over the count, not Trump
Days after the president's call for a "new" census, the top official overseeing the Census Bureau told employees that Congress, not Trump, has final say over the tally, NPR has exclusively learned.
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Gunman who attacked CDC aimed to send message against COVID-19 vaccine
Investigators say the suspect blamed the COVID vaccine for his health issues ahead of a deadly shooting in Atlanta.
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South Korea’s Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Is Arrested on Corruption Charges
Kim Keon Hee, wife of the impeached former President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea, arriving on Tuesday for a court hearing in Seoul.
nytimes.com
Google vet raises $8M for Continua to bring AI agents to group chats
David Petrou, founding member of Google Goggles and Google Glass, wants to enhance group chats with AI.
techcrunch.com
Al Jazeera journalists killed in Gaza again. Who will bear witness?
Five Al Jazeera journalists are killed in Gaza. As Israel plans to seize Gaza City, what future is there for reporting?
aljazeera.com
Real Madrid 'strongly' reject La Liga match in USA
Real Madrid issue a statement to strongly reject plans to play Villarreal's La Liga match with Barcelona in the United States, saying it "sets an unacceptable precedent".
bbc.com
DOJ accuses George Washington University of indifference to anti-Semitism
Trump administration claims GWU failed to address or remedy anti-Semitic abuses despite student and faculty complaints.
aljazeera.com
Japan adopts stricter boxing safety rules after deaths
Japanese boxing officials have announced stricter rules on weight loss and introduced urine tests after the death of two boxers in the same event earlier this month.
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Capsey finds best form as Invincibles crush Phoenix
Alice Capsey finds her best form as Oval Invincibles beat Birmingham Phoenix to earn their first victory of this year's women's Hundred.
bbc.com
Consumer prices increase in July amid tariff driven economic uncertainty
Prices on goods affected by tariffs saw biggest surges while prices less contingent on foreign imports saw decreases.
aljazeera.com
Trump threatens ‘major lawsuit’ against Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell
US president has pressured Powell to lower interest rates and criticised him for the Federal Reserve's renovation costs.
aljazeera.com
China slaps temporary duties on Canadian canola in ‘gut punch’ move
The provisional rate will be set at 75.8 percent and will be effective from Thursday, China said.
aljazeera.com
Pixel 10, AI capabilities, and everything else we expect out of the Made by Google 2025 event
Dive into what we can expect from the Made by Google 2025 event, where the tech giant will debut its Pixel 10 lineup.
techcrunch.com
Knee injury ends Vikes WR Moore's season again
Vikings receiver/punt returner Rondale Moore suffered a season-ending left knee injury in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, the team confirmed Tuesday.
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Anthropic’s Claude AI model can now handle longer prompts
Anthropic's popular coding model just became a little more enticing for developers with a million token context window.
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Trump and Putin prepare to meet. Do they both want the same thing?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Trump national security advisor Ambassador John Bolton about the President's upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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In a world of vibe coding startups, Uno Platform is targeting enterprise developers
And its finding customers and investors, including $2.54 million in seed funding.
techcrunch.com
Wrecked houses and 26 dead horses: residents return to Madrid suburb after wildfire
Families in Los Cantos and Soto de Viñuelas take in scene of destruction after blaze and pay tribute to man killed in fireAdolfo López plunged his head and his hands into his parents’ swimming pool...
theguardian.com
NFL to appeal court's ruling on Gruden lawsuit
The NFL will appeal the Nevada Supreme Court's ruling that former Raiders coach Jon Gruden can proceed with his lawsuit and not go through the league for arbitration.
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Anthropic takes aim at OpenAI, offers Claude to ‘all three branches of government’ for $1
Anthropic’s escalation – a response to OpenAI’s attempt to undercut the competition – is a strategic play meant to broaden the company’s foothold in federal AI usage.
techcrunch.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...
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Character.AI Gave Up on AGI. Now It’s Selling Stories
Startup Character.AI once promised superintelligence. Its new CEO says it's now an entertainment company with 20 million users.
wired.com
Cassette’s new app turns your videos into retro, VHS-like home movies
Cassette's new iOS app turns your saved videos into retro, VHS-style home movies.
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For Putin, Who Has Swayed Trump Before, Meeting Is Chance to Reset Ties
President Trump sided with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on whether the Kremlin had meddled in the 2016 U.S. election during their meeting in Helsinki in 2018.
nytimes.com
In Flight review – the Bulgarian tourist board is going to hate this TV show
Oh god, the suffering. The bleak, bleak suffering. Katherine Kelly’s desperate drug-smuggling thriller – featuring distressing scenes set in a Bulgarian prison – is so claustrophobic it’s suffocati...
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UFC £5.7bn broadcast deal may be 'terrible' for fighters
Georges St-Pierre and Jake Paul are questioning how the UFC's new massive broadcast deal will affect fight purses.
bbc.com
World’s swankiest manhole covers? A thrilling tour of the new embankments concealing London’s £4.6bn super sewer
Built to tackle 18m tonnes of rising excrement, the Tideway project has also generated dramatic new public spaces dotted with giant artworks. Our writer takes the ‘stink tower’ tour of the capitalA...
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Beginner’s Gluck: how the 18th-century composer and a castrato changed opera forever
Over 250 years after Gluck’s Orpheus and Eurydice presented opera in a new way, an acrobatic staging aims to do the same. Iestyn Davies, whose Orpheus will be amid the tumblers, dancers and acrobat...
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Jay Duplass: ‘I pitched a movie about the second coming of Jesus, and Wanda Sykes is Jesus’
The film-maker and actor, who cut his teeth making indie comedies with his brother Mark, on the secret to movie-making success, his top tip for happiness – and why Rocky is a perfect filmGet our we...
theguardian.com
Mali soldiers arrested over coup allegations: What we know
Frustration has grown since the military government banned political parties and extended its rule indefinitely.
aljazeera.com
Iran says it arrested 21,000 ‘suspects’ during 12-day war with Israel-US
Tehran says it carried out widespread internal arrests as Israel, US launched huge strikes on the country in June.
aljazeera.com
Philippines Condemns China After South China Sea Collision Captured on Video
A Chinese Navy vessel, left, accidentally collided with a Chinese Coast Guard ship, right, while chasing a Philippine fisheries boat, foreground, near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China...
nytimes.com
How every five-star recruit fits at his new school
There are 23 five-stars in the class of 2026. We look at how they got to their teams and what they'll do in college.
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Gaza malnutrition death toll rises as Israeli attacks kill at least 67
Israel is accused of attacking safe zones and rescue workers while blocking the entry of food items into Gaza.
aljazeera.com
‘We wondered if it was ethical to adapt it’: can poetry about deaf resistance wow theatre audiences?
Deaf Republic, a collection of war poems written by the Ukrainian American Ilya Kaminsky, have caused a sensation. Now they have been turned into an extraordinary playIn Vasenka, a fictional town u...
theguardian.com
South Korea awaits ruling on bid to arrest former first lady
Charges against Kim, punishable by years in prison, range from stock fraud to bribery and illegal influence peddling.
aljazeera.com
Devil Wears Prada 2 to Spider-Man 4: is the Hollywood hype machine starting too early?
Campaigns kick off for films a year away, with suit reveals, cast announcements and early ticketing causing fatigueDo you want to know who might be starring, cameoing or in some way appearing in th...
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‘Marty stop that! You can’t do it!’: Scorsese reveals he toyed with buying a gun to threaten film studio
Proposed edits to his movie Taxi Driver made the director so furious, he threatened to take the law into his own handsOscar-winning film director Martin Scorsese threatened to buy a gun when in a r...
theguardian.com
UK visa services firm sues ex-boss for £6m over alleged improper use of profits
Exclusive: Ecctis alleges Cloud Bai-Yun used profits from government contract to buy out her shares in breach of fiduciary dutyThe company that runs visa services for the UK government is suing its...
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Conservatives not close to recognising ‘how badly placed they are’, says Gauke
Former minister says Tories are ignoring heartland voters and risk losing ground to Reform in next electionThe Conservatives are “not close to recognising” how badly they are positioned for the nex...
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Cloud vs. Local: What’s the Best for Security Camera Footage? (2025)
With home security cameras and smart doorbells, video storage is crucial. But do you go cloud or local? We compare the options.
wired.com
NASA Roman Core Survey Will Trace Cosmic Expansion Over Time
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be a discovery machine, thanks to its wide field of view and resulting torrent of data. Scheduled to launch no later than May 2027, with the team worki...
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Richardson apologizes to boyfriend after arrest
Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson addressed her recent domestic violence arrest in a video on social media and issued an apology to her boyfriend Christian Coleman.
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Hall & Oates resolve legal dispute through arbitration, lawyers say
70s and 80s pop duo settles 2023 suit after Daryl Hall accused John Oates of ‘ultimate partnership betrayal’Daryl Hall and John Oates have resolved their dispute over a Hall & Oates business pa...
theguardian.com
Those who weaponise aid and kill under its cover must face justice
My friend Nader was killed at a GHF site. I want those responsible for his murder held to account.
aljazeera.com
Rodgers on new helmet: Looks like a 'spaceship'
Aaron Rodgers says he doesn't like the helmet he's been wearing this year, saying it "looks like a damn spaceship."
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Global protests condemn Israeli murders of Al Jazeera staff
There have been protests in cities around the world against Israel’s murder of four Al Jazeera staff in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Syrian gov’t soldier killed in clashes with Kurd-led SDF in Aleppo province
Syria’s new government says it will not take part in planned meetings with SDF in Paris amid tensions.
aljazeera.com
How a student’s death in Mexico raises questions about police violence
A 22-year-old's death has highlighted the tensions between police and student teachers with a tradition of protest.
aljazeera.com
More than 50,000 people have crossed Channel in small boats since Labour took power
Number of people who arrived in UK via small boats in first half of 2025 up 48% on same period last yearMore than 50,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats since Keir Starmer became pr...
theguardian.com
College Football 26's latest title update adds new mascots, songs, fixes
College Football 26's latest title update contains dozens of major and minor gameplay fixes.
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Do direct Putin-Trump talks in Alaska signal ‘symbolic victory for Russia’?
Mixed feelings in Moscow before Friday's summit as analysts are sceptical that peace in Ukraine will be secured.
aljazeera.com
Australian court finds Apple, Google abused app store market power
Epic Games has just secured a win in its crusade against Apple and Google's app store policies: The Federal Court of Australia on Tuesday ruled that Apple and Google's engaged in anti-competitive c...
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Israel believes “any journalist reporting on Gaza” must be Hamas
“That's the way Israel silences the world from criticising and holding it to account.”
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Flashing mouthguards to flag instant HIA needed at World Cup
Players at the Rugby World Cup will wear mouthguards that will flash if they are involved in a collision that merits a head injury assessment.
bbc.com
How a once-tiny research lab helped Nvidia become a $4 trillion-dollar company
Nvidia's research lab developed the technology that took the company from a video game GPU startup to a $4 trillion-dollar company.
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Data Brokers Are Hiding Their Opt-Out Pages From Google Search
Dozens of companies are hiding how you can delete your personal data, The Markup and CalMatters found.
wired.com
Andrew Saint obituary
Architectural historian who was interested in the broader social and economic influences of buildingsIn the introduction to his book The Idea of the Architect (1983), Andrew Saint wrote: “We are at...
theguardian.com
World Series set for Oct. 24; MLB nixes flex start
Major League Baseball dropped its plan to start the World Series early if both League Championship Series are short, announcing Tuesday that this year's Fall Classic will start on Oct. 24.
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Man Utd release retro-inspired third kit as Berbatov stars in unveiling!
Take a look at Manchester United's new third kit, as Dimitar Berbatov plays a starring role in its release! Credit: manchesterunited
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Bullpen watch: Bednar, Finnegan should see many save chances down the stretch
Here are the relief pitchers and closers to keep an eye on in fantasy baseball, including closer situations in New York and Detroit.
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Body Count review – dark laughs in a tale of Bonnie Blue-style sexual extremes
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghIssy Knowles considers the phenomenon of sex as a competitive sport with a portrait of a fictional OnlyFans star and her balaclava-clad followers‘I would love you to r...
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India’s Supreme Court Tells New Delhi to Round Up Stray Dogs
Stray dogs in New Delhi on Tuesday. There has been a rash of incidents in recent years in which children have been mauled and in some cases killed by feral dogs.
nytimes.com
Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war
An aid group in Abu Shouk camp says at least 40 were killed by gunmen from the Rapid Support Forces.
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‘It’s not noise. It’s a message’: the misunderstood misfits of Nigeria’s underground rock scene
In a country that doesn’t always reward difference, defiant Nigerian musicians are reawakening their country’s rock and giving those on the margins the space to feel seenIn the violet hush of a lat...
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Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve thatEvery 17 minutes. That’s how often someone is...
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Hundreds more waterways in England used recreationally than recorded by government, data finds
Analysis finds 3,347 locations used for swimming, rowing and paddleboarding but government has identified just 342There are hundreds more waterways being used for swimming and boating in England th...
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Salmond, independence strategy and sexism: what we’ve learned from Nicola Sturgeon’s book
Former Scottish first minister also reflects on gender recognition and the Covid crisis in new memoirNicola Sturgeon’s much-anticipated political memoir Frankly is now on sale after a cascade of hy...
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Italian athlete dies at World Games in China
Mattia Debertolis discovered unconscious during an orienteering event in Chengdu on August 8 and died four days later.
aljazeera.com
Japan adopts stricter safety rules after deaths
Japanese boxing officials vote to implement stricter rules on weight loss and will also introduce urine tests following the deaths of two fighters in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Frankly by Nicola Sturgeon review – the ex-first minister opens up
Scotland’s former leader addresses conflict with Salmond and rumours of a lesbian affair, but stops short of full disclosureWhen the title of Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir, Frankly, was first announced,...
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As Heat Wave Hits Southern Europe, Wildfires Kill 2
Battling a wildfire in Congosta, Spain, on Monday.
nytimes.com
What's new on Sky Sports this Premier League season
The 2025/26 Premier League season will be the biggest ever on Sky Sports.
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The Rise of the US Military’s Clandestine Foreign War Apparatus
Seth Harp’s new book, The Fort Bragg Cartel, goes deep into the forming of the Joint Special Operations Command and its origins in the aftermath of 9/11.
wired.com
Cristiano to KC? How MLS clubs outside LA, Miami bring big stars to small markets
How do MLS teams outside of big market cities convince big-name players to join them without the lure of Lionel Messi or the star power of Hollywood?
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Apple’s AI Ambitions Leave Big Questions Over Its Climate Goals
Halfway to its 2030 net-zero goal, Apple faces slow and hold-out suppliers, a tariffs scramble, and an AI race that could profoundly impact eco-friendly ambitions.
wired.com
‘I knew these giants, Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Qreiqeh and Anas al-Sharif’
I met Mohammed and Anas during our coverage of Israel's war on Gaza, and we were all in awe of them.
aljazeera.com
A new era: Red Bull take over Newcastle Falcons and reveal new name
Red Bull have taken full ownership of Newcastle Rugby Ltd, rebranding the Gallagher Prem club as the 'Newcastle Red Bulls'.
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Israeli Hostage Families Call for General Strike Amid Plans for Gaza Offensive
Relatives of hostages marched with tens of thousands of other Israelis to call for a deal to free their loved ones in Tel Aviv on Saturday.
nytimes.com
Nerds review – Steve Jobs and Bill Gates go toe-to-toe in a rollicking rap battle
Cowbarn at Underbelly, Bristo Square, EdinburghThe two titans of tech are parodied in a thoroughly fun send-up of the competition between Apple and MicrosoftThis musical comedy about billionaire te...
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Lisa Su Runs AMD—and Is Out for Nvidia’s Blood
While everyone else has been talking about Nvidia’s GPUs, Lisa Su has discreetly turned AMD into a chipmaking phenom. And as the US-China tech war rages, she’s at the center of it all.
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David Rendall obituary
Tenor who sang at La Scala and Glyndebourne and although dogged by misfortune lived life to the fullDavid Rendall, who has died aged 76, was a singer whose bronzed but mellifluous tenorial tones su...
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‘My studies, my life’: War leaves Gaza students hungry and out of school
Hunger ravages Gaza as UN says 97% of educational facilities in the enclave have been damaged by Israeli attacks.
aljazeera.com
Imperial War Museum rejects criticism of caption in Holocaust display
Visitor to museum and two eminent historians say wording of information board on Nuremberg race laws is incorrectThe Imperial War Museum has declined to change an information board in its Holocaust...
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Thousands evacuated in Spain amid deadly wildfires and new heatwave
Temperatures of 44C predicted as blazes rage across EuropeEurope live – latest updatesAlmost 6,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in northern, central and southern Spain as wildfires c...
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Premier League Friday! Roman Kemp hosts a brand new show...
Roman Kemp will host a brand new Premier League Friday show on Sky Sports News this season, as Sky Sports' new ground-breaking partnership with the Premier League continues.
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As Europe’s Heat Waves Intensify, France Bickers About Air-Conditioning
As heat waves batter Europe, the need (or not) for air-conditioning has become part of the political tug of war in France between the right and the left.
nytimes.com
‘Looming over the city like gods’: the men who changed New York for better and worse
Jonathan Mahler’s new book looks back at the tumultuous period between 1986 and 1990 when figures such as Trump, Koch and Giuliani forever affected the cityJonathan Mahler didn’t plan to publish hi...
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👀 Taylor Swift teases new album on Kelce pod
After a teaser post with a Taylor Swift-shaped silhouette fueled rumors, it was confirmed that the pop star will make her first appearance on the Kelce brothers' podcast.
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The UK labour market is cooling but this is a slowdown, not a collapse
The NICs rise, tariffs and weak consumer spending have hit firms but there are crumbs of comfort for the chancellorBusiness live – latest updatesUK employers cut back on bonuses and hiringBritain’s...
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Mandrake – the rural life sim that lets you befriend a river and eavesdrop on the dead
Failbetter’s beguiling take on country life has its comforting routines but slowly reveals a richer and stranger life than you expectWith dulcet Welsh tones, an actor bearing an uncanny aural resem...
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Curry's Ryder Cup warning for Team Europe as 'rowdy and edgy' Bethpage awaits
Steph Curry says Team Europe need to be ready for a "rowdy and edgy" New York Crowd when the Ryder Cup heads to Bethpage this September, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
Scores still missing a week after India flash floods
Rescue operations at the disaster site have been hampered by heavy rains and blocked roads.
bbc.com
Protests held worldwide over Israel’s murder of Al Jazeera Gaza journalists
Protests target Israel and media outlets who have 'made excuses' after killing of five Al Jazeera staff in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Better defense and 3 more ways the Fever have weathered Caitlin Clark's absence
Indiana has a winning record in 19 games without its superstar. Here are the keys to the Fever's success.
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Number of people crossing Channel on small boats since Labour took office likely to pass 50,000 as Keir Starmer comes under pressure – UK politics live
Prime minister announced ‘one in, one out’ returns deal with France last month but faces attacks from Reform UK and Conservatives over migrationAs we mentioned in the opening post, Kemi Badenoch, t...
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Wolf Children review – Mamoru Hosoda’s tender werewolf fable is a minor masterpiece
Childhood, single motherhood and the call of the wild converge in Hosoda’s most emotionally resonant film – a beautifully drawn tale of love, loss and letting goThe latest in the set of 4K Mamoru H...
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Afropop star Tems: 'Women are not respected in the industry'
The Nigerian Grammy award-winner talks rising to the top of a notoriously male-dominated industry.
bbc.com
Transfer rumors, news: Man City could rival Man United for Donnarumma
Chelsea and Manchester United are set to go head to head for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Man United's third jersey is remake of infamous 'Cantona kung fu kit'
Manchester United have gone back to the glory days of the mid-1990s for their new retro third kit.
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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
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Tim Key: Loganberry review – blissfully funny set from a standup in total control
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghKey’s command of his style, seemingly up in arms about being called middle-aged, is an expert game of cat-and-mouseIt’s rich of Tim Key, his agent tells him, playing t...
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China, Brazil can be models of ‘self-reliance’ for Global South, Xi says
China's Xi and Brazil's Lula discuss cooperation amid fallout of US President Donald Trump's trade war.
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Venmo requests and death threats: Heckling in the digital sports betting age
Being an athlete in the public eye can have its perks, but also many challenges. The most recent one? Bettors requesting money if they aren't getting the wins.
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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea to rival Man United for PSG keeper Donnarumma
Chelsea and Manchester United are set to go head to head for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Buoyant, the size of a lentil and almost impossible to recover: how nurdles are polluting the oceans
Millions of the tiny plastic pellets are being washed up on the coast of Kerala in India in the latest in a series of global spills, as plastic treaty talks continue in GenevaWhen a Liberian-flagge...
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The 89% project: tell us why climate action matters to you
We’d like to hear why you care about the climate, and whether anyone has inspired you to take actionA global study of 130,000 people in 125 countries found that 80 to 89% of people around the world...
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Both left and right agree taxes must rise. Time for Labour to get creative | Polly Toynbee
The faux row will be ear-splitting whether Rachel Reeves takes a lot or a little. Scepticism about a wealth tax is rising, but there are many ways to skin fat catsParoxysms of glee among Labour’s m...
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What it's like to be coached by Bill Belichick
The public image of the new North Carolina head coach is nothing like the guy behind the curtain.
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Sinner plays through fire alarm to beat Diallo
World number one Jannik Sinner plays through a fire alarm to beat Gabriel Diallo and reach the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open.
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Trump's takeover 'out of touch' with facts on the ground, says D.C. attorney general
Washington D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb says Metropolitan Police Department officers must follow local policies that govern their policing, even as President Trump vows to crack down on crime.
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'I wouldn't wish it on anyone' - the manager raising skin cancer awareness
Ross Weatherstone, manager of non-league Binfield, is raising awareness about skin cancer and says "If I had not been checked, I could have died".
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Italian athlete dies after collapse at World Games
Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis dies after collapsing during orienteering event in China.
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Cutting sugar won’t curb your sweet tooth, scientists say
A six-month randomized trial challenges the idea that eating more sweet foods increases a person’s preference for sweetness. Participants on diets with high, low, or mixed sweetness levels showed n...
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Fish, teapots and a pineapple! Ghana’s most stylish coffins – in pictures
Under the mantra ‘celebrate death as we celebrate life’, funerals in Ghana can be colourful affairs filled with dancers and personalised coffins – as Regula Tschumi’s stunning photos attest This ga...
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Super Charlie review – superhero baby yarn channels resentment of older kids at new arrivals
An adaptation of Swedish author Camilla Läckberg’s series explores an important theme but doesn’t compare to Pixar in fun or heartSuper mediocre is more like it. Or super underwhelming. This family...
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U.S. and China extend tariff truce deadline for another 3 months
President Trump's executive order extends a reprieve from the threat of rising tariffs between the world's two largest economies.
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Worst bleaching on record for Western Australian coral reefs
Scientists say the damage was caused by the "longest, largest and most intense" marine heatwave on record.
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Swarm of jellyfish forces shutdown at French nuclear power plant
Warmer waters in the North Sea due to climate change have created conditions allowing jellyfish to thrive and reproduce.
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TV tonight: Katherine Kelly stars in new thriller from Slow Horses director
A flight attendant goes to extreme lengths to save her teenage son. Plus: Breaking Bad comes to north Wales. Here’s what to watch today9pm, Channel 4Katherine Kelly is a dodgy flight attendant in t...
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North Koreans tell BBC they are being sent to work 'like slaves' in Russia
More than 50,000 North Koreans will be sent to work in Russia, as Moscow's war in Ukraine drains labour pools.
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As asylum seekers are engulfed by slurs and lies, our leaders shrug. Truly, this is shameful | Frances Ryan
The narrative that they are a threat to women and girls has no basis in fact, but bad actors peddle it, and ministers encourage themAs anti-migrant demonstrations continued in Canary Wharf in Londo...
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‘Do not buy these flats’: residents warn about unbearable heat inside London new-builds
Experts say many new homes being built in the UK not designed to withstand extreme summer temperaturesLow-income and minority ethnic people in England most at risk from dangerously hot homesWhy UK...
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Experts discuss plans to save water as dry conditions worsen across England
National Drought Group meets and water companies prepare to take drastic action as supplies dwindleA nationally significant water shortfall is gripping England, the government has warned, as expert...
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Australia PM says Israel's Netanyahu 'in denial' about Gaza war
Albanese had earlier said Australia would recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly.
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TDK backs Ultraviolette with $21M to take India-made electric motorcycles global
Ultraviolette aims to expand its electric motorcycles to 40 European countries, as well as Latin America and Southeast Asia.
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Taylor Swift announces new album The Life of a Showgirl
Singer announced her 12th album at 12.12am on 12 August after a countdown, mysterious posts and teasing an appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcastTaylor Swift has announced h...
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Are Samosas Unhealthy? Some Indians Find Official Advice Hard to Swallow.
Eating a snack from a shop selling Samosas and Kachoris in New Delhi, India, in July.
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Scientists reversed memory loss by powering the brain’s tiny engines
Scientists have discovered a direct cause-and-effect link between faulty mitochondria and the memory loss seen in neurodegenerative diseases. By creating a novel tool to boost mitochondrial activit...
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Foreign Recruits in Ukraine Military Are Killed in Russian Missile Strike
Thousands of flags and portraits of fallen Ukrainian soldiers and volunteer fighters from foreign countries at a makeshift memorial in Kyiv, Ukraine, in March.
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Take away our language and we will forget who we are: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o and the language of conquest
The late Kenyan novelist and activist believed erasing language was the most lasting weapon of oppression. Here, Aminatta Forna recalls the man and introduces his essay on decolonisationIn the 1930...
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I’m Ready to Talk Now review – unsettling bedtime story for an audience of one
Traverse, EdinburghOliver Ayres tucks you in for an intimate account of his diagnosis with a severe and chronic immune condition, and the effect of transphobiaThis is a one-to-one show that require...
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David Lammy faces possible legal action over Foreign Office secondments
Campaigners say placing staff from Shell and BAE Systems in ministries creates potential for improper influenceDavid Lammy is facing possible legal action over a plan to invite staff from the oil f...
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Flames near Madrid as wildfires burn across Spain and Portugal
Emergency crews are battling wildfires as a record-breaking heatwave continues across Europe.
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Migrant sentenced to life for murdering Maryland mum in case invoked by Trump
The victim's mother told the court: "The brutality of her murder will haunt us for the rest of our lives."
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Zelenskyy says Putin readying for ‘new offensive’ in Ukraine, not ceasefire
Russian President Putin 'is definitely not preparing for a ceasefire or an end to the war' in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says.
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The parasite that turns off your body’s pain alarm and sneaks in
Scientists have discovered a parasite that can sneak into your skin without you feeling a thing. The worm, Schistosoma mansoni, has evolved a way to switch off the body’s pain and itch signals, let...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,265
Here are the key events on day 1,265 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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The Dawn of Automated Warfare
Artificial intelligence will be the key to victory in Ukraine—and elsewhere.