Deel scores a lawsuit win, but not against Rippling
While Deel is calling this a "Rippling-aligned" suit, it's not the lawsuit filed by Rippling involving an alleged corporate spy.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-08-19
Caldentey wins PFA Women's Player of the Year award
Arsenal and Spain midfielder Mariona Caldentey wins PFA Women's Player of the Year award in her debut Women's Super League season
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At least 71 die in bus crash involving Afghans deported from Iran
Police in western Afghanistan's Herat province say the accident was due to the bus's 'excessive speed and negligence'.
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Security clearance revoked for dozens of current and former US officials
Some had been critical of Trump, while others were involved in investigating Russian meddling in 2020 US elections.
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Smith wins PFA young player of the year award
Arsenal forward Olivia Smith says she "still wants to grow" after winning the PFA young player of the year award.
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Israel has killed nearly 19,000 children in Gaza war as strikes intensify
Israel bombards Gaza City, where many are trapped, as ceasefire deal Hamas has accepted hangs in balance.
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Will Putin meet with Zelensky to end the Ukraine war?
President Vladimir V. Putin in Anchorage on Friday. The Russian leader “appears to have decided that the time for real diplomacy has come,” one analyst said.
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Wednesday Briefing: An Uncertain Path to Peace in Ukraine
The Ukraine talks at the White House on Monday.
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Draper/Pegula edge Raducanu/Alcaraz in thrilling mixed doubles match!
Highlights of the US Open mixed doubles match between Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula against Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz.
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'The hunger makes me want more' - Salah wins third PFA award
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah says it is "something I'll never forget and take for granted" after becoming the first player to receive three PFA Player of the Year awards.
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Practical and political pain for Home Office after hotel ruling
The government will now have to find new places to house asylum seekers, while hoping other areas don't take similar legal action.
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'The danger is not over in Pakistan' after flash floods
Emergency teams searching for the missing are struggling through mud and debris, following flash flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
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Peru’s Constitutional Court pauses probes into President Dina Boluarte
Boluarte, Peru's first female president, has faced investigations into protest deaths and alleged illicit enrichment.
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Salah, Caldentey scoop 2024/25 PFA Player of the Year awards
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has won a record third PFA men's Player of the Year award, with Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey collecting the women's accolade.
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Two summits later, Trump still faces tough obstacles in quest for peace in Ukraine
Meetings in Alaska and Washington were high on pomp and low on breakthroughs, but there were two potentially significant developments.
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Rodrigo Moya, Who Photographed a Changing Latin America, Dies at 91
He documented poverty and protest in the 1950s and ’60s, and he created indelible images of Che Guevara and Gabriel García Márquez.
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Rogers wins PFA Young Player of the Year award
Aston Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rogers says "I want to be one of them incredible players that people speak about" speaking to Liam McDevitt after receiving the 2025 PFA Young Player of th...
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Raducanu STUNNED as doubles partner Alcaraz hits winner AROUND the net!
Carlos Alcaraz hits a winner around the net in his mixed doubles match with Emma Raducanu against Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula at the US Open.
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Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want 'to make deal'
The US president conceded the war in Ukraine was "tough to solve" after several days of high-level talks.
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Raducanu & Alcaraz out as polarising US Open event starts
Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz might have lost in the revamped US Open mixed doubles - but they win the hearts of the New York crowd.
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US tech stocks hit by wave of concerns over future of AI boom
Warning from OpenAI’s Sam Altman and MIT paper puncture Wall Street’s enthusiasm
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Salah and Rogers scoop PFA player of the year awards
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah wins the Professional Footballers' Association men's player of the year award, with Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers named young player of the year.
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Caldentey and Smith win PFA player of the year awards
Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey is named the Professional Footballers' Association women's player of the year as her new team-mate Olivia Smith wins the young player award.
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Children tear gassed at football practice in occupied West Bank
Video shows that a children’s football game in the occupied West Bank was disrupted by tear gas fired by Israeli forces.
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High court asylum hotels ruling leaves Cooper scrambling for alternatives
Yvette Cooper joins a long line of home secretaries struggling to find alternatives to hotels as anti-migrant fervour growsYvette Cooper, thanks to Tuesday’s high court ruling, is facing potentiall...
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Texas cop’s bodycam video shows man died after being tasered
Police in Texas released bodycam footage showing the events surrounding the death of an agitated man in police custody.
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Six Republican states send 1,100 troops to US capital amid crackdown
Federal agents and National Guard troops flood Washington after Trump calls for aggressive crime-fighting measures.
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Investigation into 'horrifying' death of French streamer
Raphaël Graven, also known as Jeanpormanove, was found dead at a residence in Contes, a village north of Nice, prosecutors said.
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Made by Google 2025: How to watch Google debut the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and more
Google is hosting its Pixel 10 event next week. Learn how to watch the tech giant reveal its new mobile devices and what else you can expect.
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Will a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy end the war in Ukraine?
Donald Trump says he's arranging a summit between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4634-4635: A Waiting Game
Written by Lucy Thompson, Planetary Scientist and APXS Team Member, University of New Brunswick, Canada Earth Planning Date: Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 The downlink data from our weekend activities arri...
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Once a Source of Life and Renewal, Monsoon Brings Death to Pakistan
The funeral for Abdul Samad’s mother in Beshonai, a village in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan, on Monday.
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Richard Lee, Activist Who Founded a Pot ‘University,’ Dies at 62
Richard Lee spoke at a news conference in Oakland, Calif., in 2010 to bring attention to Proposition 19, a measure to legalize marijuana in California. He became a national face of the legalization...
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Trump to raise steel and aluminium tariffs on hundreds of goods
The new US tariffs covering 407 products will take effect immediately.
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House Party review – home truths about gentrification in east London
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghChakira Alin’s buoyant show is shot through with bitterness as she gives a lucid account of Hackney’s transformationIn her solo show about the aftermath of gentrificat...
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Appeals court says NLRB structure unconstitutional, in a win for SpaceX
SpaceX scored a win in a decision from the Fifth Circuit over the labor board's structure.
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Trump administration threatens to cut New York transit funds over safety
The US Department of Transportation has given the MTA 30 days to come up with a plan to address transit worker safety.
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Trump Says He’s Ended 6 (or 7) Wars. Here’s Some Context.
President Trump has cast himself as a global peacemaker. His interventions have calmed some conflicts, while in others his role is less clear.
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Google pays $30M to settle lawsuit over children’s YouTube data
Google has agreed to pay $30M to settle a lawsuit over children's data collection, though the company denies wrongdoing.
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Meta is shaking up its AI org, again
On Friday, The Information reported that Meta was preparing to tear down its existing AI org and reorganize it into four new groups. Four days later, the change has been made official with an inter...
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Discover how developer tools are shifting fast with Lauri Moore and David Cramer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
From no-code to AI-assisted dev environments, “vibe coding” is changing how early-stage startups build — and who they need to hire. The once-standard idea of landing a “10x engineer” as your first...
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Mike Castle, Bipartisan Delaware Congressman, Dies at 86
Mike Castle in 2010, the year he was defeated by a Tea Party candidate in his primary campaign for the United States Senate.
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Databricks CEO says fresh $1B will help him attack a new AI database market
The round, which pushes Databricks' valuation to $100B, was co-led by Insight Partners and Thrive. CEO Ali Ghodsi says he's found an enormous untapped AI agent market to spend the funds.
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Raducanu, Alcaraz lose to Draper, Pegula in new-look US Open mixed doubles
Jack Draper won the battle of the British No 1s as he and playing partner Jessica Pegula beat Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz in the first round of the US Open's revamped, star-studded mixed doubl...
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The Guardian view on Trump and Zelenskyy: Ukraine deserves better than 'better than we feared' | Editorial
In Washington, European leaders helped steer the US president away from his embrace of Vladimir Putin’s talking points. But for how long?The verdict on Donald Trump’s meeting with Volodymyr Zelensk...
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Uncle Sam taking a stake in Intel is sane in an absurd world
For a president who likes to make deals, investing in the chip company makes sense
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Meta rolls out AI-powered translations to creators globally, starting with English and Spanish
The new feature, which is available in any market where Meta AI is available, allows creators to translate content into other languages for a broader audience.
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Why Oval Office map has played crucial role in Trump's view of Ukraine war
Ukraine's leader has taken issue with the American map, because of the amount of control it gives Russia.
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How Zelensky Made Progress With Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had a remarkably different White House visit on Monday than the ambush he walked into six months ago. Michael Schwirtz, the global intelligence correspondent...
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UK to offer troops to defend Ukraine’s skies and ports in Pentagon talks
Officials say UK not prepared to deploy troops to frontline with Russia as head of armed forces prepares to meet US counterparts in WashingtonThe head of the British armed forces will tell his Amer...
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Sun at the Center: Teacher Ambassadors Bring Heliophysics to Classrooms Nationwide
For the fourth year in a row, the American Association of Physics Teachers, a collaborator on the NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (HEAT), selected eight new educators to serve as ambass...
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Mexico’s President Denies New D.E.A. Partnership Against Cartels
Mexican Marines guarded the scene of a murder in June on the outskirts of Culiacán, the stronghold of the Sinaloa cartel.
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Qatar: Hamas gives ‘positive response’ to Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal, Qatar confirmed. Israel’s response is still pending.
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How would potential new property tax differ from stamp duty and council tax system?
Treasury officials consider shake-up that could see tax paid by sellers of homes worth more than £500,000UK politics live – latest updatesThe government is considering a new national property tax a...
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Highly Sensitive Medical Cannabis Patient Data Exposed by Unsecured Database
Nearly a million records, which appear to be linked to a medical cannabis card company in Ohio, included Social Security numbers, government IDs, health conditions, and more.
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How are Russians and Ukrainians reacting to the peace talks?
Talks in Alaska and Washington, DC about a possible peace deal between Ukraine and Russia have sparked mixed reactions.
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Finnish politician dies in parliament in Helsinki
Eemeli Peltonen's sudden death shocks Finland, with politicians on all sides expressing their sadness.
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M23-DR Congo peace talks in Doha stalled: What next?
Both sides accuse the other of violating the terms of an earlier deal mediated by Qatar.
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NASA’s X-59 Nears First Flight
As we honor the legacy of aviation pioneers this National Aviation Day, NASA’s X-59 is preparing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in air travel. The quiet supersonic aircraft’s historic fi...
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OpenAI Is Poised To Become The Most Valuable Startup Ever. Should It Be?
The AI startup is chasing a $500 billion valuation, with backers betting it can become the next Apple or Google. There are reasons for skepticism.
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Chávez deported to Mexico for alleged cartel ties
Julio César Chávez Jr., 39, arrested on July 3 days after his fight with Jake Paul, has been deported to Mexico, where he's wanted for alleged cartel ties, following his arrest in the U.S. for over...
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From Unstable Ground, an Old Church Rolls to a New Home
On a specially designed trolley with 224 wheels, Kiruna Church being moved for relocation in Kiruna, Sweden, on Tuesday.
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Inside the Nuba Mountains and the alliance reshaping Sudan’s civil war
A surprise alliance has allowed the RSF into the Nuba Mountains, and changed life for those who sought shelter there.
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Liam Withnail: Big Strong Boy review – look back in laughter at misfit youth
Monkey Barrel, EdinburghThe standup’s tale of teenage travails, guilt and redemption borders on the sentimental but gets the balance rightThere’s trauma comedy, finding laughter in the very worst m...
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What is BioNutrients?
A series of biology experiments, called BioNutrients, is testing ways to use microorganisms to produce nutrients – off Earth and on demand – that will be critical for human health in space. Editor&...
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Aubrey Plaza talks about her husband’s suicide: ‘A daily struggle, obviously’
Actor opens up about death of her director husband Jeff Baena, referring to her grief as ‘a giant ocean of awfulness’The actor Aubrey Plaza has opened up about the suicide of her husband, director...
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Ukraine hit by multiple Russian strikes amid US-led push for end to war
Russia launches its largest strike this month on Ukraine after Trump hosts Zelenskyy, EU, UK leaders for talks.
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NASA’s Psyche Captures Images of Earth, Moon
Headed for a metal-rich asteroid of the same name, the Psyche spacecraft successfully calibrated its cameras by looking homeward. On schedule for its 2029 arrival at the asteroid Psyche, NASA’s Psy...
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‘The King Lear in I Am the Walrus? That came from John Cage’: Paul McCartney on the Beatles’ debt to great avant-garde composers
In the mid-60s, the Beatles tuned in to the world’s most audacious experimental musicians. Paul McCartney reveals how many of the Fab Four’s ‘far-out’ masterpieces were inspired by their sonic brea...
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Council wins bid to stop hotel housing asylum seekers
The High Court ruling means asylum seekers will no longer be housed at the Bell Hotel in Epping.
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The Global Car Reckoning Is Here. Far Too Many Auto Companies Don’t Have a Plan
How are the CEOs of Ford, BYD, Lamborghini, Polestar, and more planning to survive the hellscape that is the current automotive world? We asked them.
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Moonlight and Our Atmosphere
The Moon’s light is refracted by Earth’s atmosphere in this April 13, 2025, photograph from the International Space Station as it orbited into a sunset 264 miles above the border betwee...
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They’re among the best in British indie. So why have Field Music become a Doors cover band?
Faced with ‘catastrophic financial doom’ in a difficult industry, the Sunderland outfit explain why imitating Jim Morrison is their way to surviveFor years, Field Music playfully toyed with the ide...
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National Aviation Day: Celebrating NASA’s Heritage While Charting Our Future
As we observe National Aviation Day Tuesday – a tribute to Orville Wright’s birthday – let’s reflect on both America’s and NASA’s aviation heritage and share how we are pushing the boundaries of fl...
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Polari book prize cancelled after row over gender-critical novelist
Organisers of the award for LGBTQ+ writers have paused the prize this year, after controversy over the longlisting of John Boyne meant it was ‘overshadowed by hurt and anger’A prize celebrating LGB...
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Please take your seats, the carnage is about to begin: what will Quentin Tarantino’s West End debut look like?
The director has announced he’s turning to theatre, and mounting a play in London soon. The matinee coach parties may need to brace themselvesIf the last few days have taught us anything at all, th...
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Jalen Brunson, Natalia Bryant star together in new Nike Kobe sneaker ad
A key feature of the new Nike Kobe 3 Protro is diamond shapes on the upper and outsole in honor of Natalia, whose middle name is Diamanté.
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‘I’m not a big CGI guy’: Guns N’ Roses axeman Slash on remaking trashy classic Deathstalker
The rock star has loved the cult film ever since he worked in a video shop. As his ‘requel’ gets its world premiere, he talks Hammer horror, soundtrack heaven – and how his dad got him into Edgar A...
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493 Cases of Sextortion Against Children Linked to Notorious Scam Compounds
Scam compounds in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos have conned people out of billions. New research shows they may be linked to child sextortion crimes too.
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Trump proposes Zelenskyy-Putin summit after White House meeting
Trump announced plans for a Putin–Zelenskyy summit in a last-ditch effort to end the war.
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UK falling behind EU on environmental rules amid post-Brexit rollback
Exclusive: Labour ministers choosing to weaken green protections inherited from the bloc, analysis revealsFrom clean air to pesticides: how UK has lagged behind EU on the environmentThe UK is using...
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CPG startup Keychain snags $30M to build in India, grow in the U.S.
Keychain doesn't have a single customer in India — but the team helping it scale across North America and beyond is entirely based in Gurugram, a suburb of New Delhi.
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NASA-funded Compact Radar Drives Big Changes in Airborne and Suborbital Radar Capabilities
A collaboration between NASA and the small business Aloft Sensing produced a new compact radar system that will enable researchers to leverage High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) platforms to obser...
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Trump is “totally failing” at peace deal for Ukraine
"The stakes of nuclear war are not one we want to gamble on, on behalf of Ukraine.”
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Vasseur: Hamilton and I 'stupidly' underestimated challenge of Ferrari switch
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has admitted that he and Lewis Hamilton "stupidly" underestimated the challenge the seven-time world champion would face in joining the Italian squad.
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Donald Trump says US could play role ‘by air’ in Ukraine security guarantee
US president warns Putin will face ‘rough situation’ if he does not co-operate on a peace deal
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Netanyahu says Israel ‘betrayed’ by Australia as relations plunge
Netanyahu says Israel has been ‘betrayed’ by Australia’s leader, as relations plunge to new lows.
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ISIL-backed rebels kill dozens in a week of attacks in DR Congo
A week of attacks by ISIL-backed rebel group Allied Democratic Forces has killed more than 50 people in eastern DR Congo
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TikTok’s latest feature lets college students find and connect with classmates
In a move reminiscent of Facebook's early days, TikTok is launching a new feature that allows college students to find and connect with others on their campus.
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The AI-Powered PDF Marks the End of an Era
As Adobe rolls out more generative AI features for the PDF, the era of chatbot-less software is firmly a thing of the past.
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Nvidia said to be developing new, more powerful AI chip for sale in China
Nvidia is apparently putting together a new AI chip meant for sale in China that's half as powerful as its flagship B300 Blackwell GPU. The new chip would be more powerful than the H20 GPUs the com...
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Scheffler's caddie returns for Tour Championship
Scottie Scheffler's regular caddie, Ted Scott, will return to the No. 1 overall golfer's bag for this week's Tour Championship.
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Spanish judge charges Pedro Sánchez's wife with embezzlement
Charge is the latest blow for prime minister dogged by corruption scandals against his close family and aides
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A Mass of Life review – magical and ecstatic Proms performance of Delius’s magnum opus
Royal Albert Hall, LondonMark Elder and the BBC Symphony Orchestra make such an outstanding case for Delius’s setting of Nietzsche that its 37-year absence from the Proms is bafflingIt is 37 years...
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European defence rally falters on Ukraine ceasefire talks
Stock prices fall as Trump vows to involve Zelenskyy in peace discussions with Putin and Kyiv vows to buy US weapons
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Sharon Stone says she’s not involved in Basic Instinct reboot: ‘I don’t know why you’d do it’
The original film’s 80-year-old writer Joe Eszterhas will take a $2m fee for a new script but Stone will play no role in the filmThe actor Sharon Stone has expressed scepticism about the Basic Inst...
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Live Updates: European Leaders Discuss Protections for Ukraine After White House Talks
After hastily arranged meetings with President Trump produced little tangible progress toward peace, Ukraine’s allies focused on security guarantees to keep Russia from invading again.
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Relief in Ukraine as Zelensky Avoids Disaster in Washington
President Trump with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at the White House on Monday.
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From a ‘Yeastie Boy’ to the ultimate fairytale contestant: meet the stars of the 2025 Great British Bake Off
The ultimate TV challenge is back. But who will triumph, and whose showstopper will be the much-heralded disaster?The Great British Bake Off is upon us once more, shipping a new fleet of enthusiast...
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Record crowd expected as World Cup final sells out
The Women's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham has sold out making it likely to be the biggest ever crowd for a one-off women's rugby match.
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Why does Russia want Ukraine’s Donbas region?
Russia seeks Donbas for strategic, economic, and symbolic purposes, but experts say Moscow's claims are dubious.
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The Edinburgh fringe has almost 4,000 shows – what does it take for a standup to stand out?
The city is plastered with festival posters during August. If you want to make an impression, beware goofy grins and try channelling Charli xcxThe Edinburgh fringe is in full swing and I’m looking...
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Texas police hunt convict 'mistakenly' freed from jail
Police say the man was sentenced to jail for assaulting a family member and evading arrest.
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Mediators await Israeli response to new Gaza ceasefire proposal
Qatar says it is "almost identical" to a US proposal for a 60-day truce, during which around half of 50 hostages would be released.
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Sources: Sun eye options to salvage record sale
Connecticut Sun ownership intends to present multiple options to the WNBA as it looks to salvage what would have been a record-breaking $325 million franchise sale, sources told ESPN.
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Figure’s IPO filing marks Mike Cagney’s return to public markets
Figure Technology, a seven-year-old blockchain-based lending company, has filed a registration statement with the SEC for an IPO of its Class A common stock. The filing offers a chance at vindicati...
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Netanyahu Faces Pressure From Far Right Over New Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Proposal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, center, relies on the support of far right ministers to maintain the stability of his government.
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Trump says US to ‘co-ordinate’ Ukraine’s security with Europe
President moves to arrange summit between Zelenskyy and Putin in bid to end Russian invasion
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AI crawler Firecrawl raises $14.5M, is still looking to hire agents as employees
Firecrawl nabbed Shopify’s CEO Tobias Lütke as an investor from a gutsy email after they discovered he was using the product.
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Silicon Valley Is Panicking About Zohran Mamdani. NYC’s Tech Scene Is Not
New York City tech leaders aren’t rattled by the prospect of a Mayor Mamdani. In fact, many of them welcome it.
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The Mysterious Origins of the Most Energetic Neutrino Ever Detected
Two years ago, Earth was hit by the most energetic neutrino in history. Scientists thought it might be a measurement error, but a new study has confirmed this “ghost particle” was real.
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Europe’s Leaders Showed Support for Ukraine, But Will It Help End the War?
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and other European leaders met with President Trump at the White House on Monday.
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Deputy leader of new Reform UK council steps down
David Taylor resigns three months into the role but remains a member of the cabinet, his party says.
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BBC says it delayed Ozzy Osbourne documentary at family’s request
Broadcaster says family wants ‘to wait a bit longer’, after film about singer’s final years pulled from Monday’s listingsThe BBC has revealed it delayed an hour-long documentary about Ozzy Osbourne...
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The little-known FIFA rule that gives Alexander Isak all the leverage over Newcastle
An obscure FIFA rule known as Article 17 could well be the key to unlock Isak's future.
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The Butterfly Who Flew Into the Rave review – mesmerising trio tear up the dancefloor
Summerhall, EdinburghOli Mathiesen, Lucy Lynch and Sharvon Mortimer bring absolute focus to a shatteringly powerful show of street dance choreo and techno beatsThis could be the definition of leavi...
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Spotify’s latest feature lets you add your own transitions to playlists
The new options are designed to appeal to playlist experts and other music fans, who have collectively created nearly 9 billion playlists on Spotify's platform to date.
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Eight Sleep raises $100M to expand it AI-powered sleep tech
The sleep tech company raised from HSG, Valor Equity Partners, Founders Fund, Y Combinator and big F1 names like Charles Leclerc and Zak Brown.
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NASA Invites You to Celebrate National Aviation Day 2025
The first “A” in NASA stands for Aeronautics – so naturally that means today, Aug. 19, National Aviation Day, is one of our favorite days all year! National Aviation Day was first proclaimed in 193...
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'No revenge story' - England star Kildunne on World Cup motivation
Defeat in the 2022 Women's Rugby World Cup final was Ellie Kildunne's "first rugby heartbreak", but the England full-back says she it can fuel their title bid this summer.
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The ‘big church move’: Swedish town begins to roll historic building 5km
Kiruna Kyrka’s slow journey is part of effort to stop town being swallowed by Europe’s biggest underground mineAfter eight years of planning, an estimated cost of 500m kronor (£39m) and an early mo...
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'Clean slate for everyone' - McIlroy sees advantages to Tour Championship change
Rory McIlroy says the new-look conclusion to the FedExCup Playoffs now offers a "clean slate for everyone" at the Tour Championship – even if he thought the previous system that saw the point...
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Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and abuse
Marius Borg Høiby is charged with 32 offences and could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.
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UK’s post-pandemic GDP recovery is revised up by statistics office
Revisions driven in part by improvements to ONS estimates of research and development activity
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Air Canada and Striking Flight Attendants’ Union Reach Tentative Deal
Air Canada says the strike has disrupted about half a million travelers’ plans.
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Starmer hails 'breakthrough' on Ukraine security guarantees
Donald Trump's commitment to Ukraine's security is key to a lasting peace, the UK prime minister says.
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An Ancient Penis Worm With Rings of Sharp Teeth Has Been Discovered in the Grand Canyon
The 500-million-year-old fossil, containing a species named in honor of the krayt dragons in Star Wars, is a much larger ancestor of phallic marine worms that can be found on the seabed today.
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Canada's Conservative leader projected to win Parliament seat
Poilievre is projected to win a by-election after losing his seat in another riding in April's general election.
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What to Know About the Protests Outside U.K. Hotels Housing Asylum Seekers
A protest this month outside a London hotel housing asylum seekers. The British government has a legal obligation to provide accommodation for asylum seekers who would otherwise be homeless.
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Do you have a high street full of gambling shops breeding poverty and addiction? I have a way to fight back | Dawn Butler
Communities feel powerless because the law gives betting firms the upper hand. But a simple change could transfer power to the people• Dawn Butler is MP for Brent EastWalking down their local high...
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Pakistan downgrade Babar, Rizwan and Masood's central contracts
Pakistan have downgraded the central contracts of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Test captain Shan Masood.
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Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape, domestic violence
Marius Borg Hoiby faces up to 10 years in prison after being charged with 32 criminal offences, including rape.
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Bring back the bison: How an on-campus movement resurrected Indiana's mascot after 50 years
Indiana's original bison mascot was described as "the devil with a cheerleader in it" -- but now a new version has risen from the ashes thanks to a passionate professor, underground student governm...
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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
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'America's Team' - the 30-year soap opera that is the Dallas Cowboys
As Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stars in a new Netflix documentary, BBC Sports looks at how the franchise went from the NFL's dominant force to 29 years without a Super Bowl.
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'Individuals must sacrifice ego' - Real Madrid's new era
The start of Real Madrid's new era came with a painful defeat - but manager Xabi Alonso has the chance of a lifetime with his former club.
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Could F1 have an artificial wet race?
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
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Overreactions to the dog days of August: Brewers' dominance, Mets' struggles and more from the NL
Milwaukee is on fire. New York is ice cold. Top players are hurt or struggling. Here's what it all means.
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Environment secretary will take direct oversight of major infrastructure projects to stop delays – UK politics live
Ministers plan to step in earlier on developments, such as the expansion of Heathrow airport in London, to resolve issuesGood morning and welcome to the UK politics live blog. My name is Tom Ambros...
theguardian.com
In Israel, protests against war on Gaza are “growing”
“We are seeing a larger and growing number of Israelis resisting the war.”
aljazeera.com
Second season of TGL to start on December 28
The second season of TGL will start on December 28 with a rematch of the 2024 final between the Atlanta Drive GC and the New York GC.
skysports.com
How will Xabi Alonso handle LaLiga refereeing at Real Madrid?
As Real Madrid's new manager, Xabi Alonso will soon be exposed to the eccentricities of LaLiga refereeing. One thing's for certain: Alonso won't be afraid to speak out when he feels it is necessary.
espn.com
Wildfires rage across Spain and Portugal as record area of land burned
Wildfires in Spain and Portugal burn record land and force evacuations as heatwave and drought spur the flames.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,272
Here are the key events on day 1,272 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Swiatek beats Paolini to win Cincinnati title
World number three Iga Swiatek said triumph at the Cincinnati Open gives her a "boost of confidence" before the US Open begins on Sunday.
bbc.com
‘He gave me a massage. I’ve never been in more pain in my life’: Terence Stamp remembered by Paul Andrew Williams
The writer and director of Song for Marion recalls moments of bravado, tenderness and alarming physical fitness with the late actor We sent Terence the script for Song for Marion, and he just turne...
theguardian.com
Panjab Warriors 'feel blessed' to be Morecambe's new owners
The BBC speaks with Morecambe's new owners, plus staff and fans, about the club's takeover chaos, sale, and future
bbc.com
Where camels die of thirst: Morocco’s oasis emergency – in pictures
Before It’s Gone is a series about the climate crisis and water scarcity in Morocco by photographer M’hammed Kilito, who highlights the degradation of countless oases Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Early ripening of berries in UK shows nature is under stress, say experts
Hot summer also causing trees to shed their leaves as concerns raised over ‘food gap’ for wildlife in autumnAutumn is the “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, according to the poet John Keats...
theguardian.com
Mullin's new chapter, fresh moves and new star strikers | Five EFL Stories
skysports.com
From grief to glory: England's Jones chases home World Cup dream for her parents
England centre Meg Jones is a bundle of energy as she bounds around the hospitality suites of the Allianz Stadium.
skysports.com
'It stops doomscrolling!' - meet England's crochet club
England's Tatyana Heard and Abby Dow tell BBC Sport's Jo Currie about their love for crochet and how it will help them during the Women's Rugby World Cup.
bbc.com
Watch: Zelensky's 'fabulous' suit and other moments from Trump meeting
Ukraine's president and other European leaders met at the White House to talk peace.
bbc.com
What to know about Trump’s talks with Zelenskyy and European leaders
US president proposes Putin-Zelenskyy summit in latest push to end the war in Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
California Democratic lawmakers advancing plan to overhaul state congressional map
California Democratic lawmakers are in Sacramento advancing a plan to overhaul the state's congressional map to counter a move in Texas that Trump is driving to get an edge in the 2026 midterms.
npr.org
The Labour right wants Wes Streeting in No 10. Why? What does he really stand for? | Oliver Eagleton
The way the health secretary has overseen the NHS give clues as to what a Streeting premiership might look likeOliver Eagleton is the author of The Starmer Project: A Journey to the RightJust over...
theguardian.com
Democratic Texas state lawmaker on decision to end standoff over redistricting
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Texas state Rep. Mihaela Plesa about the decision by Democratic lawmakers to end their redistricting standoff with their Republican counterparts.
npr.org
Most of Windermere polluted with sewage bacteria, finds biggest survey of its kind
Exclusive: Concentrations of faecal bacteria in the lake were found to peak in summer but there were high levels throughout yearBathing water quality across most of Windermere is poor throughout th...
theguardian.com
Texas state lawmaker returns to Capitol ready for a 'legal battle' over redistricting
Texas state Rep. Mihaela Plesa says Democrats' two-week walkout created a "nationwide movement," but she's ready to make a legal case against redistricting.
npr.org
Lower Thames Crossing to use new environmental scheme
The project is set to link Tilbury in Essex and Gravesend in Kent with two tunnels.
bbc.com
‘A climate of unparalleled malevolence’: are we on our way to the sixth major mass extinction?
Churning quantities of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere at the rate we are going could lead the planet to another Great DyingDaniel Rothman works on the top floor of the building that houses the...
theguardian.com
No, Trump is not ushering in a new global trading order
The US is simply denying itself the benefits of the system that already exists
ft.com
Why can’t the world get its act together on plastics? – podcast
After three years of negotiating, talks over a global plastics treaty came to an end in Geneva last week with no agreement in place. So why has it been so difficult to get countries to agree to cut...
theguardian.com
Barbara Hepworth’s Sculpture with Colour saved for nation
Created in 1943, abstract wooden carving marked a breakthrough in ‘genius’ British artist’s careerA rare wooden carving by the renowned abstract sculptor Barbara Hepworth, regarded as one of the mo...
theguardian.com
The inexorable rise of Latin America’s drug cartels
With the global cocaine business booming as never before, organised crime groups are diversifying into a swath of other illicit activities
ft.com
Gary Lineker on best TV presenter shortlist in wake of Match of the Day exit
Ex-footballer in running for National Television award after controversy in which he shared social media post about ZionismGary Lineker has been shortlisted for the National Television award for be...
theguardian.com
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Lammens, as Inter chase Onana
Manchester United could look to Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens as Inter Milan consider a reunion with André Onana. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
espn.com
Trump proposes Putin-Zelenskyy summit in push to end Ukraine war
US president says security guarantees for Ukraine could be provided by European countries with 'coordination' by the US.
aljazeera.com
A new cancer vaccine just wiped out tumors in mice
A breakthrough mRNA cancer vaccine has shown the ability to supercharge the effects of immunotherapy in mice, sparking hope for a universal “off-the-shelf” treatment that could fight multiple cance...
sciencedaily.com
Quentin Tarantino weighs in on one of cinema’s big questions: what is the best Tarantino movie?
Director names his ‘masterpiece’ film, along with his favourite and the one he was ‘born to make’It’s one of cinema’s most contested subjects: which Quentin Tarantino movie is the best? The directo...
theguardian.com
At White House Summit, a Master Class of Diplomacy. In Courting Trump.
President Trump met with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and other European leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House on Monday.
nytimes.com
Watch: Destruction in Pakistan after flash floods that have killed hundreds
The majority of fatalities were recorded in the northwest Buner district, where at least 200 people were killed.
bbc.com
Trump’s Ukraine peace juggernaut careers onwards
Lack of clarity over US security guarantees shows primacy of form over substance
ft.com
America’s Coming Crash
Will Washington’s debt addiction spark the next global crisis?
foreignaffairs.com
The World Economy Was Already Broken
But there is a better way to fix it.
foreignaffairs.com
The Weaponized World Economy
foreignaffairs.com
By Land or by Sea
Continental power, maritime power, and the fight for a new world order.
foreignaffairs.com
The New Economic Geography
Who profits in a post-American world?
foreignaffairs.com
Iran’s Roads Not Taken
Tehran, Washington, and the failures that led to war.
foreignaffairs.com
Meet the England players chasing World Cup glory
England's 32-player squad for a home Women's Rugby World Cup contains experience and star quality.
co.uk
The Pernicious Spectacle of Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Diplomacy
Demands for quick resolution hinder a real end to the war.