Mario Paglino, 52, and Gianni Grossi, 54, Die; Designers Made Barbies Into Art
They transformed dolls into one-of-a-kind pieces that sold for thousands of dollars. A married couple, they died in a car crash in Italy.
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Europe expresses hope after call with Trump on Putin summit
European leaders are urging Trump to keep Ukraine and Europe's interests at the forefront when he meets Putin on Friday.
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RFK Jr. Is Supporting mRNA Research—Just Not for Vaccines
HHS is slashing hundreds of millions in funding for mRNA vaccines and infectious disease treatments, but leaving the door open to mRNA therapies for cancer and genetic conditions.
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Boosting productivity will be main priority of my autumn budget, Reeves says
Exclusive: Chancellor says ‘investment and reform are our tools’ as she pushes back against mounting tax speculationRachel Reeves: Labour has fixed the foundations – now we must build a stronger ec...
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In our first year Labour fixed the foundations – now we must build a stronger economy for a renewed Britain | Rachel Reeves
Labour is reversing a decade of stagnation and we’re making progress on wages, jobs and trade. But there is more to doRachel Reeves is the chancellor of the exchequerThese past few weeks I have met...
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Data Brokers Face New Pressure for Hiding Opt-Out Pages From Google
After reporters found dozens of firms hiding privacy tools from search results, US senator Maggie Hassan insists the companies explain their practices—and pledge to improve access to privacy controls.
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GPT-5 Doesn't Dislike You—It Might Just Need a Benchmark for Emotional Intelligence
Researchers studying the emotional impact of tools like ChatGPT propose a new kind of benchmark that measures a models’ emotional and social impact.
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Superchargers clinch dramatic final-ball victory over Brave
Graham Clark hits the final ball for six to snatch a dramatic three-wicket victory for Northern Superchargers against Southern Brave in The Hundred.
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The Guardian view on inheritance tax rises: to win the argument, ministers must build the case on fairness | Editorial
IHT is unpopular, but voters can be persuaded if the argument is about levelling life chances for young people Britain’s tax debate has changed. Previously the argument was whether there would be r...
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The Guardian view on construction workers: the country needs more of them, fast | Editorial
Historical neglect of vocational training means the sector has a mountain to climb if government housebuilding and infrastructure targets are to be metDuring the 1980s, the construction industry pr...
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No plans for Premier League match abroad - Masters
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says there are no plans to play a top-flight match abroad as he discusses a number of issues prior to the start of the season.
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Trump touts second trilateral meeting before Putin summit; Zelenskyy pushes
The jockeying follows a virtual meeting between European leaders and the US and Ukrainian presidents on Wednesday.
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Instagram is developing a feature that helps users find shared interests
People select their favorite movies, books, TV shows, games, and music, or their "Picks." Instagram then finds overlaps with friends who chose the same things.
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Donald Trump names Kiss, Sylvester Stallone as Kennedy Center Honors picks
The US president also announced he would host the annual award show which recognises lifetime contributions to the arts.
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Clark's final-ball six seals win for Superchargers
Graham Clark hits the final ball for six to snatch a dramatic three-wicket victory for Northern Superchargers against Southern Brave in The Hundred.
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Pocket FM gives its writers an AI tool to transform narratives, write cliffhangers, and more
Pocket FM is building LLM to help users write faster and in turn, produce more audio shows.
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In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit
Kyiv has rejected ceding territory seized by Russia to secure a ceasefire.
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What It Takes to Find Food in Gaza
Starvation has spread in Gaza, as the prices of basic goods have skyrocketed and getting aid is difficult and often deadly. Ashley Wu, a graphics reporter for The New York Times, explains the dire...
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Watch: Wildfire approaches horse enclosure in Greece
At least three people have also died in Spain, Albania and Turkey as wildfires wreak havoc.
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The Privacy Paradox
We claim to value privacy, but surrender it daily, often without knowing.
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Wildfire menaces major Greek city as heatwave grips Europe
Heatwave blanketing southern Europe are sparking blazes from Portugal to the Balkans with a major fire in Greece.
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Anthropic nabs Humanloop team as competition for enterprise AI talent heats up
While an Anthropic spokesperson confirmed that the AI firm did not acquire Humanloop or its IP, that’s a moot point in an industry where IP lives in the brain. And what Humanloop’s team is bringing...
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‘I don’t touch my phone. At home, I’d be scrolling’: why young people are flocking to independent cinemas
Young people are drawn in by the promise of a ‘no-distractions’ zone, rereleases of old classics and music documentaries by global artistsA new generation of film lovers is helping to drive an incr...
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Masters: No PL influence over timings of Man City 115 charges case
The Premier League has no influence over the decision or timings of the case surrounding Manchester City's multiple charges for alleged breaches of its financial rules, its chief executive Richard...
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What is the future of journalism in Gaza?
Israel has killed hundreds of Gaza journalists since October 7, 2023, leaving survivors feeling abandoned by the world.
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At least 20 refugees and migrants die in shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa
There are 60 survivors from the perilous journey from Libya, but a UN agency says there could be more people missing.
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Dozens injured in Serbia as clashes erupt at antigovernment protests
Images from the scene show government supporters throwing flares at the protesters who hurl back various objects.
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Scottish Greens must broaden appeal beyond middle-class urbanites, says leadership candidate
MSP Gillian Mackay says party has not connected with voters in her area around Falkirk hit by industrial declineThe Scottish Greens have to broaden their appeal beyond middle-class urbanites by tal...
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Alligator Goes for a Swim
An alligator moves through a brackish waterway at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in this May 8, 2017, photo. The center shares space with the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge....
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Israeli Gaza attacks kill 123 in 24 hours as three children die of hunger
The head of UNRWA has condemned Israel's 'war on children'.
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Why has the Man City 115 charges case taken so long?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the legal case between Man City and the Premier League is ongoing.
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Trial of Labour MP Tulip Siddiq begins in Bangladesh
The ex-minister denies the allegations of corruption against her, relating to a plot of land in Dhaka.
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‘Mind blown’: scientists discover sex reversal in kookaburras and lorikeets with cause unknown
Almost all of the ‘sex discordant’ birds were genetically female but had male reproductive organs, study findsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAbout 5% of common Australia...
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Playing Gracie Darling review – derivative occult mystery series fails to cast a spell
Miranda Nation’s new series is well-acted but overall feels fusty and antiquatedGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe title of Miranda Nation’s new mystery series, Playing Gracie Darling,...
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Tony Robbins’ and Peter Diamandis’ longevity company Fountain Life raises $18M
The first principal of longevity is, “Don't die of anything stupid,” CEO Dr. William Kapp says. New funding will support mulit-state expansion.
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Cape Verde declares state of emergency after deadly floods
The situation is being described as "catastrophic" after islands hit by vast amounts of rain.
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Trump is “waging a war on Democratic-run cities”
“He does not like the fact that the mayor of [Washington,] DC is a Democrat and that the city is largely Democratic.”
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‘I knew my job was to fulfil a man’s fantasy’: Elizabeth McGovern on Downton, early fame and co-starring with Brad Pitt
As the Downton Abbey finale hits the big screen, the actor looks back on the pitfalls of scoring huge success so young – and the liberation she later found singing in a band and writing a play abou...
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Palestinian man killed in West Bank by Israeli soldier backing up settlers
The occupied West Bank town's mayor says Thamin Khalil Reda Dawabsheh killed as Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians.
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Juneau Floods As Mendenhall Glacier Melts
The Mendenhall River in Alaska was at “major flood” stage as of Wednesday morning, with additional water expected from an overflowing glacial lake.
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Next Palestine Action protest aims to sign up 1,000 people
Defend Our Juries believes September demonstration could lead to ban being lifted, after 532 arrests on SaturdayThe next mass protest in support of the banned group Palestine Action will aim to be...
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Teenage girls making TikToks: Philippa James’s best photograph
‘My daughter and her friends are part of the smartphone generation. The more time I spent with them, the more I learned about the darker side of their mobiles’This started as a project with my daug...
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'War of the Worlds' Isn’t Just Bad. It’s Also Shameless Tech Propaganda
By making Big Tech the hero in a movie about government surveillance, the dismally rated remake feels more like an ad for Amazon than anything else.
wired.com
We know that cosy games have big audiences – so where’s my epic Call the Midwife sim?
In a world overwhelmed by noise and with more players looking for solace, it’s time the triple-A developers pay attentionI am 85 hours into Death Stranding 2, an apocalyptic nightmare about Earth b...
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‘She was a badass!’ – Mary, Queen of Scots becomes a feisty rock star and daring dancer
Several portrayals of the royal’s tumultuous life take place in Edinburgh this month, each examining her relationship with Elizabeth I and challenging the narrative of two women at war‘It was a tim...
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NASA’s Hubble Uncovers Rare White Dwarf Merger Remnant
An international team of astronomers has discovered a cosmic rarity: an ultra-massive white dwarf star resulting from a white dwarf merging with another star, rather than through the evolution of a...
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NASA’s SpaceX-33 Resupply Mission Launches Research to Station
Research traveling to the International Space Station aboard NASA’s SpaceX 33rd commercial resupply mission includes testing 3D bioprinting of an implantable medical device, observing behavior of e...
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Webb Narrows Atmospheric Possibilities for Earth-sized Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d
The exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d intrigues astronomers looking for possibly habitable worlds beyond our solar system because it is similar in size to Earth, rocky, and resides in an area around its star...
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The UK’s bank ringfencing doesn’t need large-scale reform | Nils Pratley
The Treasury is considering ‘meaningful’ changes in the interests of economic growth but it’s far too soon for such a stepOne reason to worry about the chancellor’s plan for deregulation in the fin...
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Coffee Grinders Used to Be a Mystery. A New Device Might Solve It
Coffee grinders used to be a mystery, unless you knew someone at a lab. We used a new tool to analyze our top coffee grinder picks, and maybe make better coffee
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Lammy refers himself to watchdog after fishing illegally with JD Vance
Foreign secretary reports ‘oversight’ to Environment Agency after failing to acquire necessary rod licence David Lammy has referred himself to the environment watchdog after going fishing with the...
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Human rights groups file ICC case against Israel over journalist murders
Two human rights organisations have filed a joint case against Israel at the ICC over the murder of journalists in Gaza.
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Salford fans to protest at next game amid club crisis
Salford Red Devils fan group, The 1873, have announced a "peaceful and lawful protest" ahead of their side's Super League fixture against Wakefield Trinity on Sunday.
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What challenges will new guidance on ethnicity pose for police?
As forces are told they can share some suspects' ethnicity and nationality, officers warn of possible pitfalls.
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Brad Pitt break-in linked to gang targeting celebrities, Los Angeles police say
Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of committing burglaries at the homes of several prominent residents, according to LA policeLos Angeles police have formally linked a break-in at Brad...
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Apple dismisses Elon Musk’s claims that App Store favors OpenAI over other AI apps
The response comes after Musk threatened to sue Apple via xAI, claiming the iPhone maker was “behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App...
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Creeps, legends, witches and wonders: Edinburgh fringe 2025 – in pictures
From a Polish prince of Denmark to pickled vegetables and tributes to Billy Connolly and Marilyn Monroe, our photographer explores the many worlds of the festival Continue reading...
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Clarke makes Scotland changes as Naismith named assistant
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has named former player Steven Naismith as his assistant ahead of next month's opening World Cup qualifiers.
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Michelle Wolf review – pregnant comic delivers a smart, provocative set
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghWith a mischievous smile, the comic who shot to fame for roasting Donald Trump mixes the personal and politicalIt’s seven years since Michelle Wolf addressed the White...
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Clinton to Trump: How Putin has met, courted and frustrated US presidents
Vladimir Putin has met five US presidents over 25 years. But jazz and fishing have given way to threats and tension.
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Sources: Blazers to be sold, will stay in Portland
Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL's Hurricanes, has agreed to buy the NBA's Trail Blazers for more than $4 billion and keep the team in Portland, sources told ESPN.
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Labour to revive Northern Powerhouse Rail project
Exclusive: Starmer expected to time announcement before Labour conference, with aim of boosting backbench moraleKeir Starmer is to formally revive Northern Powerhouse rail this autumn with an annou...
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Evacuations in Alaska after glacial melt raises fears of record flooding
Meltwater is escaping from a basin that is dammed by a glacier - prompting fears of a deluge in state capital Juneau.
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Sprint champion Richardson to seek help after domestic violence 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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Superman’s new job at ICE is the perfect American plot twist
Dean Cain’s leap from TV hero to immigration enforcer captures America’s embrace of fear as patriotism.
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Davis beat impostor syndrome to land 'life-changing' bout
Britain's Alfie Davis' new outlook on fighting has led to a "life-changing" bout against Gadzhi Rabadanov in the PFL Finals on Friday.
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‘Health champions’: Local women lead the fight against polio in Nigeria
In areas where male health workers are unwelcome or mistrusted, female vaccinators have carved out a space to thrive.
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Drake lawyers allege Universal head Lucian Grainge ‘personally involved’ in Kendrick Lamar diss track
Lawyers for Universal Music Group deny that British chief exec had any ‘meaningful involvement’ in the promotion of allegedly defamatory track Not Like UsAs Drake’s lawsuit continues against his re...
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NASA Glenn Offers Students Work-Based Learning Through Engineering Institute
This summer, NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland hosted the NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute, a free, work-based learning experience designed to prepare rising high school j...
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NASA Glenn Shoots for the Stars During WNBA All-Star Weekend
From astronauts to athletes, researchers to referees, and communicators to coaches, NASA is much like basketball – we all train to reach the top of our game. Staff from NASA’s Glenn Research...
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NASA Glenn Names University Student Design Challenge Winner
A student team from The Ohio State University secured first place in NASA Glenn Research Center’s 2025-2026 University Student Design Challenge for their innovative design aimed at managing f...
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Central Station review – Walter Salles’s big-hearted Brazilian road movie boasts stellar performances
Salles’s 1998 breakthrough about a woman’s quest to find the father of a rescued child closes with a satisfying click while it questions everyone’s motivesBrazilian film-maker Walter Salles had a h...
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NeoLogic wants to build more energy-efficient CPUs for AI data centers
To fund its vision of building more energy efficient server CPUs. NeoLogic recently raised a $10 million Series A round led by KOMPAS VC with participation from M Ventures, Maniv Mobility and lool...
techcrunch.com
Southern Europe Battles Deadly Wildfires
Fighting a wildfire on the outskirts of Patras, Greece, on Wednesday.
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Gaza talks to focus on releasing hostages all in one go, Netanyahu hints
Mediators say a deal can be pushed through in the weeks before Israel's planned expansion of the war.
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Bobby Whitlock obituary
Rock musician who formed the band Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton and also worked with George HarrisonIn a career that found him collaborating with some of the most illustrious musicians of...
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Bigger talent than AJ? Atang talks idols and Rocky-style title ambitions
Heavyweight prospect Leo Atang dreams of emulating idol Anthony Joshua - with a touch of Hollywood magic in his world title pursuit.
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Predicting 2025-26, from Premier League title race to most entertaining teams
The new season has arrived! Which teams will win silverware? Who is poised to surprise? We asked our writers to predict it all, then drop their boldest, spiciest take for the campaign.
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Free agent Calvert-Lewin set for Leeds medical
Former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set for a medical at Leeds United after reaching an agreement to join the newly promoted side.
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Global stocks extend rally after US inflation data lifts sentiment
Latest reading paves way for Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September
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Welsh Labour politician dies suddenly, aged 47
Hefin David had been Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly since 2016.
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Former presiding officer Sir George Reid dies at 86
Sir George had a long career as a prominent journalist and SNP politician before becoming presiding officer in 2003.
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Kerley provisionally suspended for anti-doping 'whereabouts failures'
US sprinter Fred Kerley has been provisionally suspended for alleged "whereabouts failures" under anti-doping regulations, according to the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).
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Peter Smith obituary
My friend Peter Smith, who has died aged 84, was one of Britain’s most innovative ceramicists of the modern era. His work blurred the line between art and craft. He combined and developed his inter...
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Harlequins' Stoop to host PWR final in 2026
Twickenham Stoop will host the Premiership Women's Rugby final for the 2025-26 season.
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Typhoon Podul Heads Toward China After Lashing Taiwan
Waves breaking along the coast as Typhoon Podul approached in Taitung, Taiwan, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Materialists review – Dakota Johnson torn between Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in charming romcom
Johnson plays a matchmaker who has to choose between wealthy new suitor Pascal and broke ex Evans, but the outcome feels a little undramaticSay you are a single woman in New York and you are, in th...
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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool agree deal with defender Leoni
Liverpool have verbally agreed to personal terms with Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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What are Zelenskyy, Europe demanding of Trump ahead of Putin summit?
Ukraine and EU see no sign that Russia is preparing for a ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin talks on Friday.
aljazeera.com
This Might Be the Most Massive Black Hole Ever Discovered
New measurements of the galaxy at the heart of the “Cosmic Horseshoe” indicate that it could house the most massive object ever seen in the universe.
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Cholera outbreak devastates Sudan refugee camps
Cholera spreads rapidly in Sudan’s refugee camps, causing severe illness and deaths amid aid shortages.
aljazeera.com
Zelenskyy, European leaders to hold Trump call ahead of Putin summit
German chancellor has arranged a series of meetings, beginning with European leaders and followed by a call with Trump.
aljazeera.com
New York protests over killing of Al Jazeera staff in Gaza and US blackout
Protesters in New York City rallied outside The New York Times over the killing of Al Jazeera journalists including Anas
aljazeera.com
From Bob Dylan to Run-DMC: the songs of New York – in pictures
The many artists who have created iconic music in New York City are being celebrated as part of an immersive and interactive new exhibition. Names such as Janis Joplin, LL Cool J and Duke Ellington...
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Trump and Putin Could Decide Others’ Fates, Echoing Yalta Summit
From left, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin at the Yalta summit in 1945. The meeting, during which the three leaders redrew the map of Europe, has become a symbol for how...
nytimes.com
Buy small plants – and consider a ‘bulb lasagne’: how to give your garden a late-summer glow-up
From planting in odd numbers to painting fences and walls the same colour, here are some easy, effective ways to give your outdoor space a seasonal spruce-up“It is not always necessary to rip out e...
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Silent Hill f – horror classic comes back to life in a fog-bound 60s town
Playing as ill-used teenager Hinako, players must contend with that era’s sexual politics as well as more unearthly terrorsAs the humidity rises in 35-degree Tokyo, so too do the dead. Ever since t...
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Sharing suspects’ ethnicity won’t stop all instances of disinformation, says minister – UK politics live
Policing minister Diana Johnson says government wants a suspect’s nationality and ethnicity released in most casesNew police guidance on releasing suspects’ ethnicity and migration statusFacial rec...
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Tiny chip could unlock gamma ray lasers, cure cancer, and explore the multiverse
A groundbreaking quantum device small enough to fit in your hand could one day answer one of the biggest questions in science — whether the multiverse is real. This tiny chip can generate extreme e...
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Dying of thirst in Gaza
How Israel is using water as a weapon of war in Gaza.
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits all-time high after US inflation remains steady
Asian stock markets see big gains amid growing expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.
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The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar review – whimsical fantasy in a kingdom long, long ago
In this first adult novel from the acclaimed children’s author, an immortal magician returns to tell the story of a royal court where he cast his spells some 500 years beforeThe American author Lou...
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Beijing Evacuated Thousands Before Deadly Floods, but Not a Nursing Home
Flooded buildings in Taishitun, northeast of central Beijing, last month.
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Voyager missed it, but now we know Uranus has a fiery secret
For decades, scientists puzzled over why Uranus seemed colder than expected. Now, an international research team led by the University of Houston has solved the mystery: Uranus emits more heat than...
sciencedaily.com
LaLiga 2025-26 burning questions: Barça, Real Madrid, title race, Mbappé vs. Yamal
The new LaLiga season is upon us! Will Barcelona and Real Madrid dominate? Will Atlético spoil the party? Will Mbappé or Yamal shine brightest?
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Trump administration accuses UK of failing to uphold human rights
US state department says Labour government ‘repeatedly intervened to chill speech’ online after Southport attackThe Trump administration has accused the UK of backsliding on human rights over the p...
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'It's made us pretty thin': Packers' injury woes are mounting with Love, others hurt
There is time to get healthy before Week 1, but myriad health issues in Green Bay are making things tough.
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Expectations for Trump-Putin summit. And, homeless people in D.C. at risk
The White House lowered its expectations surrounding the Trump-Putin summit on Friday. And, advocates worry about penalties for homeless people in D.C. during the crackdown on crime.
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Time to panic in New York? What to make of slumping Yankees and Mets
Not long ago, both N.Y. teams seemed to be cruising toward October -- then things took a turn for the worse.
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Lucky Tonight! review – Romeo and Juliet story told in the form of a pub quiz
Traverse, EdinburghAfreena Islam-Wright invites the audience into her life by interspersing her version of The Chase with tales from her British-Bangladeshi upbringingThere is no shortage of one-pe...
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What if dark matter came from a mirror universe?
UC Santa Cruz physicist Stefano Profumo has put forward two imaginative but scientifically grounded theories that may help solve one of the biggest mysteries in physics: the origin of dark matter....
sciencedaily.com
Zelensky and EU leaders to hold call with Trump ahead of Putin summit
The talks are aimed at exerting pressure on Trump to back Ukraine more during his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
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Sprinter Richardson apologizes while addressing domestic violence arrest
100m champion Sha'Carri Richardson addresses domestic violence arrest and apologizes to boyfriend Christian Coleman.
aljazeera.com
How Miller rose from grief to latest Serie A Scot
Lennon Miller's early life was marked with tragedy. Now the teenager is a Scotland international and Motherwell's record sale, having signed for Serie A side Udinese.
bbc.com
Oslo Stories Trilogy: Love review – gracefully grownup and breezy relationships drama
Doctor Marianne wonders if her gay colleague Tor’s approach to dating would work for her, in the second film of Dag Johan Haugerud’s absorbing trilogyHere is the second of Norwegian film-maker and...
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Peter Hain says UK government ‘digging itself into hole’ over Palestine Action
Peer opposed banning group and says fellow Labour peers and MPs are regretting proscriptionA former cabinet minister has said the UK government is “digging itself into a hole” over Palestine Action...
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Over 46,000 public bodies spurned offer of free King Charles portrait
Exclusive: Cabinet Office refusing FoI request to disclose exactly where the pictures did end up amid falling public support for monarchyIt was a celebratory multimillion pound scheme to mark the b...
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Chasing the Dark by Ben Machell review – the original ghostbuster
An entrancing biography of Tony Cornell, who displayed a scientist’s commitment to impartiality as he investigated the paranormalMy first and only experience with a Ouija board occurred when I was...
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Red Sonja review – pixie-ish Matilda Lutz steps into Brigitte Nielsen’s battle corset for action remake
The revival of Nielsen’s 80s classic applies CGI and flashbacks a little too liberally, but there’s the odd glimmer of wit in an otherwise clunky scriptEver since Brigitte Nielsen unlaced her battl...
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The row over 'vote theft' that has shaken Indian politics
Opposition parties have made allegations of electoral irregularities, which the India's poll body has denied.
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Wildcards, breakouts and new faces - 21 Premier League players to watch
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the new Premier League season, and a manager too.
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TV tonight: invaluable VJ Day accounts by surviving veterans
A moving film marks 80 years since the war in east Asia ended. Plus: more coach fun with Rob Brydon on Destination X. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Two Continue reading...
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Temperature records broken as extreme heat grips parts of Europe
Unprecedented temperatures causing difficulties in south-west France, Croatia, Italy and Spain with wildfire destruction across Europe up 87%How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them fro...
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Natural England hails recovery of 150 struggling species
Chair Tony Juniper celebrates successes but says ‘collective endeavour’ needed to halt country’s decline in natureEngland needs a massive “collective endeavour” to halt the country’s nature decline...
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Letitia James' lawyer discusses DOJ investigation into New York attorney general
The Justice Department launched a grand jury investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James. NPR speaks to James' lawyer, Abbe Lowell, who calls it a "dangerous escalation."
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Is Kari Lake a CEO? Her agency said so. The law suggests not
Kari Lake has sought to dismantle Voice of America and its federal parent, the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The agency has recently called her its acting CEO. But the law suggests she's not eligib...
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With midterms more than a year away, a record number of lawmakers are eyeing the exits
A record number of Congressional lawmakers have announced they don't plan to run for their current seats in 2026, including three sitting senators leaving Washington to run for governor.
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High prices and healthcare costs may turn Latino voters away from Republicans in 2026
Latino voters helped deliver the White House to President Trump in the last election but many of them already say they won't vote for Republicans next year, but they aren't yet turning to Democrats.
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Inside one of the most understaffed immigration courts in the country
The Chelmsford, Mass., court has hemorrhaged judges, a consequence of the Trump administration's seemingly contradictory efforts to downsize the federal government and increase immigration arrests.
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Trump administration calls for 'comprehensive review' of 8 Smithsonian museums
The White House told the Smithsonian it wants to review eight of its museums to make sure they align with Trump's cultural directives. NPR speaks with Georgetown University professor Lisa Strong.
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Country diary: You could tell a story of England in this church alone | Alexandra Pearce-Broomhead
Ongar, Essex: The ‘oldest wooden church in the world’ is a mosaic of styles and stories, having seen plagues, raids and the Reformation – and it’s still in use todayA sign in the layby boldly decla...
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Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ defence plan includes space missiles, lasers: Report
Plans shared with contractors also show a new missile field in the US Midwest, according to report.
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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton
Real Madrid are among the clubs looking at Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Trump Will Discuss Ukraine With European Leaders Ahead of Putin Meeting
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany and other European leaders will likely stress that any discussions of terms for ending the Russia’s war with Ukraine war must start with a full cease-fire.
nytimes.com
James Trickey: Don’t Count on Me review – accountant takes calculated risk in fringe debut
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe comedy newcomer delivers an expertly constructed set with chutzpah – but not all the jokes land with precisionThere’s a bait-and-switch to begin newcomer James Tri...
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‘Trump is a horror story, isn’t he?’ Stephen King on villains, dark secrets and dreams
One of the world’s most successful authors answers readers’ questions on his sources of inspiration, the colour of fear, knowing when to quit – and why manual labour is invaluable for writersI once...
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Seals, puffins and sunshine: snorkelling trip to remote British island gives young carers a taste of the sea
Charity gives children a well-earned break from caring responsibilities, hoping that a day’s snorkelling amid the island’s wildlife will help them connect with nature“A seal just swam right by me,”...
theguardian.com
Alien: Earth review – TV that bristles with bone-deep dread
The gloriously horrific monsters are classic nightmare fuel in this incredibly confident new take on Ridley Scott’s movie franchise. We haven’t seen a trail of bodies like this in yearsIt’s usually...
theguardian.com
Typhoon Podul intensifies on approach to southern Taiwan
Schools and workplaces close, hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands evacuate as Typhoon Podul nears island.
aljazeera.com
'Cryptocrash king' Do Kwon pleads guilty to fraud
The South Korean former tech executive co-founded Singapore-based cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs.
bbc.com
ChatGPT’s model picker is back, and it’s complicated
GPT-5 was supposed to get rid of all the complicated AI models to choose from in ChatGPT, but that's not how it's panned out.
techcrunch.com
Will Trump’s India tariffs shut down world’s biggest cut diamond supplier?
Two million Indian workers supply 14 out of 15 cut diamonds globally. Trump’s 50 percent tariffs could disrupt that.
aljazeera.com
Putin lauds ‘heroism’ of North Koreans in liberating Kursk, Pyongyang says
Call between the two leaders comes days ahead of US President Donald Trump's summit with Putin in Alaska.
aljazeera.com
Tiny ancient whale with a killer bite found in Australia
An extraordinary fossil find along Victoria’s Surf Coast has revealed Janjucetus dullardi, a sharp-toothed, dolphin-sized predator that lived 26 million years ago. With large eyes, slicing teeth, a...
sciencedaily.com
Global study reveals the surprising habit behind tough decisions
A sweeping international study has revealed that when faced with complex decisions, people across cultures—from bustling megacities to remote Amazon communities—tend to rely on their own judgment r...
sciencedaily.com
Human Rights Report Under Trump Blunts Language on Israel and El Salvador
The Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador, in March. El Salvador has faced criticism over high incarceration rates and overcrowding of prisons.
nytimes.com
Scientists turn grapevine waste into clear, strong films that vanish in days
Amid growing concerns over plastic waste and microplastics, researchers are turning agricultural leftovers into biodegradable packaging. Using cellulose extracted from unlikely sources, including g...
sciencedaily.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,266
Here are the key events on day 1,266 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
US judge orders conditions be improved in New York immigration facility
Detainees reported 'crowded, squalid and punitive' conditions in the holding areas of 26 Federal Plaza, an ICE facility.
aljazeera.com
China Is Winning the Cyberwar
America needs a new strategy of deterrence.
foreignaffairs.com
China Is Winning the Cyberwar
America needs a new strategy of deterrence.