US court blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in school classrooms
Texas is the third state in the past month to see its requirement to display the commandments struck down in court.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-08-20
Texas Republicans approve controversial Trump-backed congressional map
Vote was held after Democrats returned from two-week walkout to block passage.
aljazeera.com
Texas lawmakers approve redistricting map favouring Republicans
Facing opposition from Democrats who fled the state to stall the vote, Republicans hope the new maps will lead to more seats in Congress.
bbc.com
Rubio Takes on Tricky Task of Drafting Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, speaking with Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, during a joint news conference in Anchorage, where President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin...
nytimes.com
Bruce Slovin, Who Unified Jewish Archives in New York, Dies at 89
A corporate executive who specialized in mergers, he brought together five Jewish institutions and their collections at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan.
nytimes.com
US court allows Trump to end temporary protections for 60,000 migrants
Appeals court pauses an order that had protected status for Nepalese, Hondurans and Nicaraguans.
aljazeera.com
A fierce war of words keeps Thailand and Cambodia on edge
The two sides are waging an information war to win international sympathy and shore up support at home.
bbc.com
Arsenal's ruthless Eze coup shows intent - leaving Spurs stunned
Arsenal's stunning coup to snatch Eberechi Eze away from Spurs is a ruthless statement of intent, says BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty
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Watch: Are museums in DC too 'woke'? We ask visitors what they think
President Donald Trump has called for a review of Smithsonian museums, saying they focus too much on "how bad Slavery was".
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Space is open for business with Even Rogers and Max Haot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The next era of the space economy isn’t just about rockets and satellites — it’s about infrastructure, autonomy, and entirely new models for building and defending off-Earth assets. At TechCrunch D...
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Badenoch encourages Tory councils to challenge asylum hotels
The Tory leader writes to council leaders after a court blocked a hotel from housing asylum seekers.
bbc.com
At least 600 CDC employees being terminated in US, union says
Sackings come as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr pushes to significantly downsize department.
aljazeera.com
Stephanie Shirley, Who Created a Tech World for Women, Dies at 91
Stephanie Shirley in 2022. “She was ridiculously ahead of her time,” Sue Black, a computer science professor at Durham University in England, said. “We haven’t even got companies like that now, 65...
nytimes.com
UN criticises new US sanctions on the ICC
The United Nations says new US sanctions against members of the International Criminal Court will undermine justice.
aljazeera.com
John Cruickshank, Last World War II Victoria Cross Winner, Dies at 105
He made a daring raid on a U-boat, suffered 72 wounds and helped land his damaged seaplane.
nytimes.com
Hodgkinson eases to victory as she continues return from injury
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson produced a dominant display to win the women's 800 metres at the Diamond League meet in Lausanne, with British team-mate Georgia Hunter Bell finishing third.
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US vice president visits troops amid protests in Washington, DC crackdown
JD Vance serves burgers to troops, praising their efforts amid chants of 'free DC' from protesters at Union Station.
aljazeera.com
Former Tory MP quits party and unveils election plan
Former Wrexham MP Sarah Atherton has said she may run in the Senedd 2026 elections.
bbc.com
Israel begins planned Gaza City assault as it calls up 60,000 reservists
Israel says it has begun the first stages of its planned assault to seize Gaza City.
aljazeera.com
Device searches at the US border hit record high, new data shows
There have been more border device searches than ever before, per new data, despite the constitutionality of whether these searches are legal.
techcrunch.com
Best Student Discounts (2025): Laptops, Streaming Services, Shoes, and Software
That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more.
wired.com
X-ray and Radio go ‘Hand in Hand’ in New Image
In 2009, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory released a captivating image: a pulsar and its surrounding nebula that is shaped like a hand. Since then, astronomers have used Chandra and other telescope...
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La NASA anunciará una nueva promoción de astronautas y adelantará detalles de la misión lunar Artemis II
Read this release in English here. La NASA ha abierto el plazo para la acreditación de los medios a un programa de eventos de varios días de duración para presentar a la nueva promoción de ast...
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England's James ruled out by Chelsea after Euros ankle injury
Chelsea forward Lauren James is set for a period on the sidelines with the ankle injury she suffered playing for England at Euro 2025
bbc.com
NASA to Announce New Astronaut Class, Preview Artemis II Moon Mission
Lee esta nota de prensa en español aquí. NASA is opening media accreditation for multi-day events to introduce America’s newest astronaut class and provide briefings for the Artemis II crewed test...
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UK green power surges with record approvals for new renewable energy capacity
Rise in planning permission for projects reflects growing momentum behind Labour government’s clean power push
ft.com
US Senator Bernie Sanders backs Trump plan for government stake in Intel
The new stake in the tech giant aims to increase US semiconductor chip production.
aljazeera.com
Labour-run councils consider legal challenges to close asylum hotels
Injunction to remove people from Essex hotel leads to government considering other housing optionsLabour-run councils are considering legal challenges to close hotels housing asylum seekers after a...
theguardian.com
US judge denies bid to unseal Epstein grand jury records
Federal judge says government already has bounty of documents and material regarding Epstein that it could release.
aljazeera.com
Fed minutes highlight split over effects of Trump’s tariffs on inflation
‘Some’ members of policy setting board noted that it is inappropriate to wait for clarity before cutting rates
ft.com
Israel expands Gaza City offensive as UK decries West Bank settlement approval
Construction would be ‘flagrant breach of international law’ and undermine two-state solution, foreign secretary saysIsrael has announced it is expanding its military operations in Gaza City, as th...
theguardian.com
Back-to-back wins for Hodgkinson since injury return
Keely Hodgkinson makes it back-to-back victories since returning from injury at the Lausanne Diamond League.
bbc.com
Bulgarian devotees welcome ‘divine new year’ in mountaintop ritual
Followers of a Bulgarian spiritual movement, Universal White Brotherhood, welcomed the group’s new year with a ritual.
aljazeera.com
Wafer ruled out of Ireland's World Cup opener
Aoife Wafer is ruled out of Ireland's opening Women's Rugby World Cup match against Japan as she continues her recovery from knee surgery.
bbc.com
Offshore betting on LLWS irks team managers
Managers of teams participating in the Little League World Series are not pleased with offshore bookmakers who are offering betting odds on games at the annual showcase.
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NASA: Ceres May Have Had Long-Standing Energy to Fuel Habitability
The dwarf planet is cold now, but new research paints a picture of Ceres hosting a deep, long-lived energy source that may have maintained habitable conditions in the past. New NASA research has fo...
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The Guardian view on the Epping hotel ruling: asylum seekers must not be treated as pariahs in a Faragian Britain | Editorial
The high court decision to block the housing of migrants heralds a dangerous new phase in a radicalised and increasingly ugly debateAsked on the radio what should happen to asylum seekers accommoda...
theguardian.com
US-led mediators ‘appalled’ by humanitarian crisis in war-torn Sudan
US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, others urge warring sides to halt fighting and allow aid into Sudan's famine-struck areas.
aljazeera.com
Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 as new tariffs take hold
Sony is hiking the price of PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S. this week, citing a "challenging economic environment."
techcrunch.com
Do Large Language Models Dream of AI Agents?
For AI models, knowing what to remember might be as important as knowing what to forget. Welcome to the era of “sleeptime compute.”
wired.com
Gap between UK and Eurozone inflation at widest in nearly 2 years
Latest official figures underscore stubborn price pressures confronting the Bank of England
ft.com
Twelfth Night Or What You Will review – knockabout comedy eliminates the anguish
Globe theatre, LondonRobin Belfield’s staging of Shakespeare’s comedy has plenty of charm, but its darker undertones are glossed overIt is festival time in Illyria, with masked revelries alongside...
theguardian.com
Warren Brodey, 101, Dies; a Visionary at the Dawn of the Information Age
His work on complex systems and responsive technologies helped lay the groundwork for later work on artificial intelligence.
nytimes.com
Nothing Beats Our Editors' Favorite Office Chair, and It’s on Sale Now
Looking for a new office chair? Branch is offering 10 percent off the base price of its chairs and accessories.
wired.com
Oregon crews race to douse fire in one of the world's tallest trees
With about 50 ft already lost, the fire may impact the Doerner Fir's standing in global height rankings, officials say.
bbc.com
Most Americans support international recognition of Palestine: Poll
A Reuters/Ipsos survey shows 59 percent of US respondents say Israel's military campaign in Gaza has been excessive.
aljazeera.com
Abdullah left Gaza for treatment in Turkiye, but it was too late
After reaching a hospital in Turkiye, four-year-old Abdullah Abu Zerka died of malnutrition. His sister still fights on.
aljazeera.com
Jokers in the pack: eclectic shortlist revealed for Edinburgh comedy awards 2025
Seven of the eight nominees for best show have not previously been nominated in the same category at the ‘Oscars of live comedy’Standup about infertility, jokes about a Georgian gourmand, and an ex...
theguardian.com
Winds complicate wildfire battles in Spain; Portugal suffers third death
Firefighters are battling 21 blazes in western Spain, while a man in Portugal was killed while fighting wildfires.
aljazeera.com
Pixel 10, new Gemini features, the Pixel Watch, and everything else announced at 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
Viking 1 Begins Journey to Mars
A Titan-Centaur rocket carrying the Viking 1 spacecraft launches from Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Aug. 20, 1975. Viking 1 touched down on the red planet on July 20, 1976, beco...
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US expands sanctions targeting International Criminal Court
United States expands attacks on International Criminal Court amid growing scrutiny over Israeli abuses in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Big box retailer Target names new CEO as business struggles
The promotion of the former CFO was not received well customers have shifted to competitors like Walmart.
aljazeera.com
The Fitbit App Is Turning Into an AI-Powered Personal Health Coach
Built with Gemini, Google’s AI health coach will be everything but a doctor.
wired.com
What is the new ESPN DTC service? Plans, costs, key facts
ESPN is proud to offer an exciting new array of streaming and app features to sports fans. Learn more about direct-to-consumer developments now.
espn.com
Ireland thump Germany in first World Cup qualifier
Ireland cruise to a 10-wicket victory over Germany in the first match of their European T20 World Cup qualifiers in Rotterdam.
bbc.com
Monsoon Rains Bring Mumbai to a Standstill
On track for more than 48 inches of rain in August, India’s financial capital is expected to surpass the record set in 2020.
nytimes.com
Israel Denies Gaza Famine: What’s the Evidence?
Israel’s military and prime minister deny starvation in Gaza, but mounting famine-related deaths contradict this.
aljazeera.com
Why did Trump deploy the National Guard in Washington, DC?
Trump deployed National Guard troops in Washington, DC, citing crime, even as city data shows rates have been falling.
aljazeera.com
Ombudsman takes International crown for Buick and Gosden
Ombudsman eventually came out on top in an exciting renewal of the Juddmonte International Stakes at York.
skysports.com
The demise of the US bankruptcy lawyer
How financing attorneys became kings in a world of ‘creditor on creditor’ violence
ft.com
‘No Russian words from my lips, no Russian music from my hand’: the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra hit the UK
With apps giving them air-raid warnings, the Kyiv-based musicians now see themselves as soldiers and their instruments as weapons. So what will they play when they arrive in Britain this month?‘Peo...
theguardian.com
Phone Searches at the US Border Hit a Record High
Customs and Border Protection agents searched nearly 15,000 devices from April through June of this year, a nearly 17 percent spike over the previous three-month high in 2022.
wired.com
Google doubles down on ‘AI phones’ with its Pixel 10 series
Google's updates to the Pixel 10 line allow it to showcase what its latest AI technology can do when enhanced by the Tensor G5 processor, an upgrade to the company's custom silicon designed for the...
techcrunch.com
Google brings improved Gemini features to its new Pixel Buds
Google Gemini was the star yet again at this year's hardware event, brining new features to the 2nd gen Pixel Buds A-Series and Pro 2.
techcrunch.com
Harvard dropouts to launch ‘always on’ AI smart glasses that listen and record every conversation
After developing a facial recognition app for Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses and doxing random people, two former Harvard students are now launching a startup that makes smart glasses with an always-on mic...
techcrunch.com
Google unveils its $1,799 Pixel 10 Pro Fold
The phone's new gearless hinge allows for a larger outer display with smaller bezels, and the hinge is two times more durable than the one of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
techcrunch.com
Google launches a new Pixel Journal app
Pixel Journal is a new journaling app from Google that uses on-device AI to suggest writing prompts.
techcrunch.com
Google announces new AI-powered personal health and fitness coach for Fitbit
At its Made by Google event on Wednesday, the company announced a new AI-powered personal health coach built with Gemini that’s coming to Fitbit. The tech giant says the new personal health c...
techcrunch.com
10 Crazy Features Powering Google's Pixel 10 Phones (and Watch)
Google’s latest AI features include real-time translated phone calls in your own AI-generated voice, an AI camera coach that makes you a better Instagram husband, and a voicemail replacement.
wired.com
Meta to add 100 MW of solar power from U.S. gear
The social media company is adding another tranche of solar to power a new AI data center in South Carolina.
techcrunch.com
The White House is on TikTok now, which is technically banned in the U.S.
The White House joined TikTok, despite ongoing legal battles surrounding the use of the Chinese-owned app.
techcrunch.com
Bus crash fire kills dozens of Afghans deported from Iran
Around 80 people have been killed in a bus crash that caught fire in Afghanistan’s Herat province.
aljazeera.com
England to sell eight times the council homes it built last year, report finds
Depletion of social housing stock spurs calls for councils to have first refusal to buy ex-council homes entering marketUK politics live – latest updatesEngland will sell off more than eight times...
theguardian.com
US-Mexico border wall to be painted black to stop climbers
Using black paint to make the entire US-Mexico border wall hotter and harder to climb was reportedly Trump's idea.
bbc.com
Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged over indecent images
The South Scotland representative has been suspended by the party after being arrested in Dumfries.
bbc.com
Wakefield awarded 48-0 win for Salford cancellation
The Rugby Football League award Wakefield Trinity a 48-0 win for last week's cancelled Super League game at Salford Red Devils.
bbc.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
Revealed: The clubs with the most valuable squads in the world
Which clubs have the most valuable squads in the world?
skysports.com
Life360 adds a new no-show notification to its app
Life360 has launched a new no-show notification to alert family members when you don't reach a location at a designated time.
techcrunch.com
Difficult decisions lie ahead after asylum seeker hotel ruling
The High Court ruling follows an unprecedented backlog in people waiting for a decision on their cases.
bbc.com
Scheffler: Tiger's intensity inspired my PGA Tour success
Scottie Scheffler has credited one round of golf with 15-time major winner Tiger Woods as completely changing his game, as the world No 1 bids to become the first player to successfully defend the...
skysports.com
Why doesn’t the BBC blaze the glories of its orchestras year round, not just at the Proms?
The orchestras and choirs of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation are at the centre of Denmark’s cultural life. As its Symphony Orchestra comes to the Proms, what the BBC can learn from its European...
theguardian.com
Newcastle make initial £35m bid for Brentford's Wissa
Newcastle have made a new bid worth £35m plus add-ons for Brentford's Yoane Wissa.
skysports.com
Dex is an AI-powered camera device that helps children learn new languages
A new gadget called Dex allows kids to take pictures of objects and the AI translates the word into different languages.
techcrunch.com
Scientists Just Caught Human Embryo Implantation on Camera
Scientists recorded in 3D and in real time the exact moment a human embryo implanted itself in an artificial uterus, opening new avenues for treating infertility.
wired.com
Mo Chara says court case is a distraction from genocide in Gaza
Rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh, known as Kneecap's Mo Chara, appeared in London court over displaying a Hezbollah flag.
aljazeera.com
Don't put Epping migrants in hotels or flats, Tories say
It comes after the High Court temporarily blocked asylum seekers from being housed at a hotel in Essex.
bbc.com
New zero-day startup offers $20 million for tools that can hack any smartphone
Prices for hacking tools that allow governments to break into mobile phones keep going up, thanks to efforts by tech firms shoring up their cybersecurity.
techcrunch.com
Did Trump’s tariff war force India and China to mend ties?
China and India have agreed to resume trade ties and move towards resolving their longstanding border dispute.
aljazeera.com
Labour preparing to use public-private funding model for NHS in England
Decision on neighbourhood health centres expected in autumn but approach divides policy expertsLabour is preparing to kick off a new wave of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in England to build t...
theguardian.com
FieldAI raises $405M to build universal robot brains
FieldAI builds foundational AI models that help all kinds of robots learn and adapt to new environments using physics.
techcrunch.com
Palestinian woman rescued from rubble after Israeli strike
Rescue workers in Gaza saved 23-year-old Saja Hamad from beneath the rubble of an Israeli strike in Nuseirat.
aljazeera.com
Far-right anger over asylum hotels is destroying the very idea of refuge – and that’s probably the goal | Zoe Williams
The court ruling on the Bell hotel does not just legitimise anti-immigrant sentiment; it also risks erasing a whole category of peopleWhen the high court ruled this week that the Bell hotel in Eppi...
theguardian.com
Al Jazeera reports from Portugal’s worst-hit wildfire zone
Record-breaking heat, drought, and high winds have pushed Portugal into its worst wildfire season in years.
aljazeera.com
Tiger-led group eyes big changes for PGA Tour
New PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp is promising "significant change" to the tour's current model and appointed Tiger Woods to chair a new committee.
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A man from Shiraz bares his scars: Shayan Sajadian’s best photograph
‘Censorship in Iran is pervasive. The state is unwilling to allow an honest portrayal of public life. I focus on the overlooked’Shiraz, my home town, is widely known as the city of Hafez and Saadi...
theguardian.com
UN staff members hold vigil for aid workers killed in Gaza
UN staff held a vigil honouring over 500 aid workers killed in Gaza, calling for action to end the genocide.
aljazeera.com
Italian football coaches seek suspension of Israel World Cup ties
Italy's national football team are due to play Israel in two World Cup qualifiers ahead of the 2026 tournament.
aljazeera.com
US stocks slip at open after tech sell-off
Tech stocks slip on Wednesday following biggest sell-off in almost a month in previous session
ft.com
Australian breakdancer Raygun is lampooned in a new musical but the Olympics fiasco was no comedy | Lyndsey Winship
Rachael Gunn’s disastrous summer at the Paris Games in 2024 has inspired a silly show about ‘Spraygun’ but its jibes are unfairEveryone can have a bad day at the office. But for most of us, it does...
theguardian.com
Bring NASA Science into Your Library!
Calling all librarians! NASA sponsors dozens of research projects that need help from you and the people in your community. These projects invite everyone who’s interested to collaborate with scien...
nasa.gov
Falcons' McGary undergoing MRI on leg injury
Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary was carted off the practice field Wednesday with an apparent leg injury.
espn.com
Gauff fires coach Daly ahead of US Open start
Though Coco Gauff has not made a formal announcement, coach Matthew Daly confirmed Wednesday that he was fired by the world No. 3 tennis player ahead of the US Open.
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Steve Platnick Steps Down from NASA After 34 Years of Service
Dr. Steven “Steve” Platnick took the NASA agency Deferred Resignation Program (DRP). His last work day was August 8, 2025. Steve spent more than three decades at, or associated with, NASA. While he...
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NASA, IBM’s ‘Hot’ New AI Model Unlocks Secrets of Sun
NASA is turning up the heat in solar science with the launch of the Surya Heliophysics Foundational Model, an artificial intelligence (AI) model trained on 14 years of observations from NASA’s Sola...
nasa.gov
England name unchanged XV for World Cup opener
England have named an unchanged starting XV for Friday's opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup against the United States in Sunderland.
bbc.com
‘Rural America costs a lot of money’: Trump cuts are decimating a radio station at the edge of the world
KSDP brings vital information – from tsunami warnings to salmon levels – to an Alaskan town of 600 people. Can it survive losing 70% its budget in federal support?In Sand Point, Alaska, the radio d...
theguardian.com
Y Combinator alum SRE.ai raises $7.2M for DevOps AI agents
The company helps automate complex enterprise workflows (like continuous integration and testing) — or, in other words, it makes DevOps capabilities more efficient as AI technology takes hold.
techcrunch.com
Aldcroft to lead Red Roses from back-row for Women's Rugby World Cup opener
England Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has revealed his side to begin their home 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup campaign against the USA in Sunderland on Friday.
skysports.com
More Than 70 Afghans Returning From Iran Die in Fiery Bus Crash
The bus collided with two vehicles. The victims were among the 1.8 million Afghans expelled from Iran as the country vowed to deport undocumented residents en masse.
nytimes.com
Aerial footage shows final leg of Swedish church's move to new home
It took two days to move the church in Sweden's Kiruna, which was at risk at risk from ground subsidence.
bbc.com
UK house price inflation accelerates following rate cuts
Rental inflation cools to 5.9% in July, with average rent hitting £1,343 a month
ft.com
World Cup final tipped to smash women's rugby attendance record
Organisers of the Women's Rugby World Cup expect next month's Twickenham final to smash the attendance record for a women's rugby match.
skysports.com
Why is Europe leading the US in military aid to Ukraine?
Europe outpaces the US in military support to Ukraine. Donald Trump wants to lead in diplomacy and end Russia's war.
aljazeera.com
Afghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 79, including 19 children
A passenger bus carrying Afghan returnees from Iran struck a motorcycle and a fuel truck, triggering a huge fire.
aljazeera.com
Numbers that explain Khamzat Chimaev's UFC championship
Take a closer look at Khamzat Chimaev's relentless takedowns and record-breaking strike total.
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Arsenal's Havertz being assessed over knee injury
Kai Havertz is currently being assessed over a knee injury
skysports.com
NASCAR's 2026 schedule includes new street race
NASCAR in 2026 will race on a new street course in San Diego, return Chicagoland Speedway to the schedule, move the All-Star race to Dover, Delaware, and end its 38-race season back at Homestead-Mi...
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Is Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 just another ‘lazy’ addition to the franchise?
The 20-year-old series has been getting industry flak, with accusations of predatory monetisation and in-game bugs. But the latest instalment offers obvious bang for your buckIn early August, just...
theguardian.com
Trump-fueled gas boom has Gulf coast communities on edge: ‘We will keep fighting’
Residents cite pollution, loss of fishing and diminished tax revenue as liquefied natural gas production for export acceleratesThis story was originally published by Floodlight, a non-profit newsro...
theguardian.com
How Klopp's unusual approach persuaded Bakayoko to join Leipzig
The catalyst for Johan Bakayoko's summer move to Leipzig was a conversation with Red Bull's head of global sport. "When I had the talk with Jurgen Klopp, that was like the trigger point for me," he...
skysports.com
Ilona Maher is rugby's biggest star. Can she transform the Women's Rugby World Cup?
Ilona Maher became a household name at the 2024 Paris Olympics and is now one of the most visible athletes in global sport. Now comes her next big act at Women's Rugby World Cup.
espn.com
Trump’s ambiguity is the worst of all worlds
He supports Europe enough to make it complacent but not enough to make it safe
ft.com
Is Ukraine closer to peace after Trump’s meetings with Zelenskyy, Putin?
Analysts say as the US and Europe avoid direct military contact with Russia, a ceasefire is yet elusive.
aljazeera.com
Trump Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Hero’ and Adds: ‘I Guess I Am Too’
President Trump at a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in July.
nytimes.com
Hotels, barges, military sites: where can England house people seeking asylum?
Ministers said to be considering a ‘range’ of options after hotel protests and high court ruling – but choices are limitedUK politics live – latest updatesThe government is looking at a “range of a...
theguardian.com
UK inflation rises more than expected to 3.8% in July
Economists say figure casts doubt on prospect of further BoE rate cuts this year
ft.com
Senegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ aim to shift gender roles
Senegal men's initiative boosts support for women's health and advances gender equality in local communities.
aljazeera.com
Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of planned Gaza City offensive
The military says troops are already operating in some areas ahead of the planned operation to occupy all of the city.
bbc.com
Protected seas help kelp forests bounce back from heatwaves
Kelp forests bounce back faster from marine heatwaves when shielded inside Marine Protected Areas. UCLA researchers found that fishing restrictions and predator protection strengthen ecosystem resi...
sciencedaily.com
Love as a business deal? Whales, unicorns and why Materialists and Anora have a lot in common
Both films explore the forfeiting of love for the financial security of a rich man. Sadly, the theme resonates for many in these straitened economic times“Marriage is a business deal and it always...
theguardian.com
Chinese ‘Virtual Human’ Salespeople Are Outperforming Their Real Human Counterparts
Built using AI technology from Baidu and DeepSeek, the virtual livestreamers sell everything from wet wipes to printers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
wired.com
FEMA Now Requires Disaster Victims to Have an Email Address
Workers at FEMA worry that demanding disaster survivors access services using email could shut out people without internet connectivity from receiving government aid.
wired.com
Why 'Chelsea's trophy' is in the US president's office
Why is a Club World Cup trophy in US President Donald Trump's Oval Office in Washington? BBC Sport takes a look.
bbc.com
How Attorney General Pam Bondi has reshaped the Justice Department to suit Trump
The New Yorker's Ruth Marcus says Bondi has presided over the DOJ's most convulsive transition of power since Watergate, aggressively reversing policies, investigating Trump's foes and firing staff.
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Why listening may be the most powerful medicine
In a health system where speed often replaces empathy, researchers highlight the life-changing power of listening. Beyond simple questions, values-driven listening—marked by presence, curiosity, an...
sciencedaily.com
To keep up with their rivals, Man United must master the art of offloading players
Man United have struggled to maximize value from outgoing transfers. Can they flip the script with Alejandro Garnacho and others before the window closes Sept. 1?
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Irish rapper ‘Mo Chara’ arrives at London court on ‘terrorism’ charge
Irish rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh was greeted by crowds chanting ‘Free Mo Chara’ and waving Palestinian flags as he arrive
aljazeera.com
Air fares and food prices push up inflation to 3.8% in July
Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since January 2024.
bbc.com
Israel to call up 60,000 reservists in plan to expand war, seize Gaza City
Israel's military says it will call up 60,000 reservists and lengthen the service of an additional 20,000 reservists.
aljazeera.com
‘I’d never seen anything like it’: Lucinda Childs on the extraordinary worlds of Robert Wilson
The dancer and choreographer recalls five decades of collaboration with the visionary stage director, including Einstein on the BeachThere was a production of Bob’s in New York in 1975, A Letter fo...
theguardian.com
I Went to an AI Film Festival Screening and Left With More Questions Than Answers
Runway AI paired up with Imax to screen 10 AI-generated winning selections. The festival has been derided by some cinephiles, while others insist it’s part of a natural technological evolution.
wired.com
Heavy rain floods streets in Yemen’s Sanaa and Aden
Heavy rain has flooded Yemen’s capital Sanaa and the southern port city of Aden.
aljazeera.com
Football Manager 26 revealed with a new engine and Premier League license
Football Manager 26 now has an official release window of Fall 2025.
espn.com
Israel to call up 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City invasion
Plan for renewed assault comes as officials approve controversial settlement project that would split West Bank
ft.com
Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk review – shattering memorial to Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona
Sepideh Farsi’s devastating documentary follows Hassona through a year of video calls before a fate that, though well known, is too bitter to bearThe rule is this: don’t spoil movies by giving away...
theguardian.com
AI Isn’t Coming for Hollywood. It Has Already Arrived
An early winner in the generative AI wars was near collapse—then bet everything on a star-studded comeback. Can Stability AI beat the competition?
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More councils in England plan to challenge asylum hotels after Essex ruling
Broxbourne council leader hopes to ‘go down same path’ as Epping, which has blocked people being housed in hotelUK politics live – latest updatesCouncils across England are weighing up their own le...
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DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says
Attacks were carried out in more than a dozen villages last month, Human Rights Watch says.
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Why Liberty-Lynx is the best rivalry in the WNBA -- even when they're not 100% healthy
Minnesota and New York met four times in 20 days. Here are five things we learned in their WNBA Finals rematches.
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‘Status, hierarchy, cool – none of it matters’: Dinosaur Pile-Up’s frontman on the chronic illness that changed his life
Doctors were baffled as Matt Bigland bled internally and his body became unrecognisable. He’s now channelled the trauma into a headbanging new albumIn recent years, when asked how he was feeling, M...
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It's the Economy, Donald
As US labor and inflation data seemingly worsen, the White House refrain is “no panicans”—in other words, no room for panic. That isn't keeping everyone in Trumpworld from getting the jitters.
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Hurricanes explained: How they form and differ from cyclones and typhoons
With this year’s hurricane season under way, Al Jazeera visualises the differences between various storm systems.
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Brazil keeper Fabio breaks Shilton’s world record for most games
Brazil's Fabio has surpassed former England keeper Peter Shilton's record for the most appearances in men's football.
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Can a Netflix documentary explain what really happened to Jussie Smollett?
An eye-opening new look at the controversial, confusing story of the Empire actor whose violent attack was then disputed provides complicated new evidence Few had it made at the beginning of 2019 q...
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Unregulated Sexual Stimulants Flood West Africa
Unregulated sexual stimulants are flooding West Africa, posing major health risks that officials are scrambling to address.
nytimes.com
Inside Trump’s Effort on Russia and Ukraine
President Trump has repeatedly bent other leaders to his will, simply by refusing to budge. But there is one person who refuses to budge even more than President Trump, and that is Vladimir Putin o...
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Facing Trump’s Threats, Mexico and Canada Draw Closer. Will It Last?
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada in June during a summit of the Group of 7 nations in Kananaskis, Alberta.
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Scientists just found the brain’s secret GPS system
Researchers discovered two brain regions that work as a “neural compass,” keeping people oriented in virtual city navigation. These areas tracked direction consistently, hinting at new ways to dete...
sciencedaily.com
Why Georgia, Once on Democracy’s Vanguard, Is Drifting Toward Russia
Anti-government protests in Tbilisi, Georgia, in March 2025.
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‘It has echoes of happiness’: life for gen Z in the seaside town I once called home
The Guardian’s former north of England editor returned to Morecambe after 25 years to discover the place where she grew up has even fewer amenities for young people – and the feeling of being ‘left...
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Dramatic rise in whale and marine mammal strandings in Scotland
University of Glasgow research shows steep increases over past 30 years, after summer of strandings across EuropeThe number of marine mammals stranded in Scotland has risen dramatically in the past...
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Consume Me, the highly personal game about feeling ‘stupid, fat and ugly’ in high school
Jenny Jiao Hsia’s award-winning coming-of-age tale is a charming look at a teen trying her best to stay on top of thingsIf you visited the V&A’s Design/Play/Disrupt exhibition in 2018, you may...
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Rail fares in England on path to rise by 5.8% next year on back of inflation data
Concern among passengers as index reading that dictates regulated ticket prices comes in higher than forecastUK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8%Business live – latest updatesTrain fare...
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Tour Championship rankings: From Scottie Scheffler to No. 30
Who comes in at No. 2 behind Scheffler? Where do U.S. Ryder Cup hopefuls rank? We break down the entire Tour Championship field.
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Dozens of Afghan deportees from Iran killed in bus crash
At least 17 children were among those killed after the bus crashed and caught fire on its way to Kabul.
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Jeezus! review – queer musical’s revelations about love with no limits
Underbelly Cowgate, EdinburghA Peruvian boy has a sexual awakening in a show about religion, patriarchy and homophobia, featuring sweet and smutty songs with a Latin twistThe image of Jesus has bee...
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To close the climate finance gap, let vulnerable nations use carbon markets
High-integrity carbon markets can unlock billions for resilience and survival.
aljazeera.com
Reeves considering tax on high-value homes to help plug hole in finances
Reported plans could raise up to £40bn while preserving pledge not to raise income tax, VAT or national insuranceUK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves is considering plans for a tax on exp...
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Jameis and the Big Apple (and Eli too): Winston relishes a day immersed in New York
It's almost as if Winston belongs in New York and was miscast elsewhere.
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Dramatic slowdown in melting of Arctic sea ice surprises scientists
Natural climate variation is most likely reason as global heating due to fossil fuel burning has continuedThe melting of sea ice in the Arctic has slowed dramatically in the past 20 years, scientis...
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What is Israel’s ‘most moral army in the world’ doing in Gaza?
Accusations of shooting civilians at will have led some observers to conclude that Israeli soldiers are 'gamifying' war.
aljazeera.com
Brook excited by Baker: 'He puts international players under pressure'
England white-ball captain Harry Brook hailed Sonny Baker's ability to put top players under pressure as the fast bowler looks to make his international debut in the ODI series against South Africa.
skysports.com
Family of NZ fugitive on the run with children pleads for return
Tom Phillips and his children have been missing since 2021 in a case that has gripped New Zealand.
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Government looking at contingency options for where to house asylum seekers after Epping court ruling – UK politics live
Security minister Dan Jarvis says government is considering options after council granted injunction to stop people being placed at the Bell hotelSecurity minister Dan Jarvis has emphasised that th...
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Member of Irish rap band Kneecap faces court on ‘terrorism’ charge
Liam O'Hanna, 27, has been charged with a 'terror' offence for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag.
aljazeera.com
Vienna announced as host city for Eurovision song contest 2026
Final of 70th edition of competition to be held on 16 May at the Wiener Stadthalle, Austria’s largest indoor arenaVienna has been chosen to host the Eurovision song contest 2026, the world’s bigges...
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Inside Scotland's chaotic World Cup build-up
Contract dispute, coach leaving and rancour among the players - why has Scotland's World Cup build up been so chaotic?
bbc.com
Updated top 100 MLB prospect rankings: There's a new No. 1
Which budding stars have surged up our list now that the draft and trade season are behind us?
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White House confirms US troops won’t be deployed to defend Ukraine
The White House has reiterated President Trump’s remarks that US troops will not be deployed to Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
NI squad - who's fit and who's been on the move?
Ahead of Northern Ireland's squad announcement for their first set of World Cup qualifiers, BBC Sport NI looks at the major talking points.
bbc.com
More asylum hotels face legal challenge after court ruling
Nigel Farage says Reform UK-controlled councils will do everything in their power to close the hotels.
bbc.com
Cesar Chavez Jr jailed after US deportation
Former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is jailed in his native Mexico after his arrest in the United States in July.
bbc.com
Fluminense keeper Fabio breaks Shilton appearance record
Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio breaks former England international Peter Shilton's record for most competitive appearances in world football, say his club Fluminense.
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‘If the devil did exist, he’d be just such a gentleman’: Neil Jordan remembers Terence Stamp
The Company of Wolves director on casting the late actor and an unforgettable hour on set involving Stamp, a Rolls-Royce and a shrivelled skullObituary of Terence StampTerence Stamp: a life in pict...
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Why is the US sparing China, but not India, for importing Russian oil?
Unequal treatment reflects a cold combination of political and economic calculations.
aljazeera.com
Gone in 12 seconds - is Morley ultimate hard man?
Who is rugby league's ultimate hard man? A new BBC podcast sets three major figures in the game the task of ranking them.
bbc.com
Everything Evolves by Mark Vellend review – can Darwin explain JD Vance?
Why evolutionary theory should be applied to peacocks, politics, iPhones and quite a lot in betweenNobody expected the Spanish Inquisition, but then again no one could have predicted the giraffe, t...
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The Regulars review – charming and funny workplace comedy at a the Prince Charles cinema
Fil Freitas’s at times hilarious black-and-white film follows staff and punters at London’s film landmark through a day on shift‘More than just a cheap ticket,” it says on the marquee above the Pri...
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We criminalise the political stunt at our peril. It is a crucial art form that is impossible to ignore | Mark Borkowski
At the same time as we applaud the suffragettes and the likes of Peter Tatchell, Britain is losing the right to protestMark Borkowski is a crisis PR consultant and authorWe must ask ourselves: how...
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‘Our boys were forced into the enemy army to save loved ones’: the second world war exhibition dividing Poland
The Museum of Gdańsk’s project about the 450,000 Polish soldiers made to fight for the Third Reich has attracted rightwing protests, but others insist the country needs to reckon with its painful p...
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How Red Roses have been inspired by Lionesses for home World Cup challenge
England Women have taken extra motivation and inspiration from the Lionesses’ European Championship success this summer as they prepare to get their Women's Rugby World Cup challenge on home...
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Mo Salah wins record third PFA Player of the Year award
The Liverpool star is the first three-time winner of the annual award, given to the best player in English football.
aljazeera.com
Mentality monsters & million-dollar rivals - who can upset England?
England are heavy favourites. But they have been before, and lost. Who is best placed to upset the hosts at the Womens' Rugby World Cup?
bbc.com
TV tonight: intriguing new Welsh crime drama Mudtown
Erin Richards is a no-nonsense magistrate who finds herself in trouble. Plus: how Amsterdam became a European narco state. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, U&AlibiAnother week, another int...
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Texas GOP on verge of redrawing congressional map to aid Republicans in midterms
The Texas Legislature appears on the verge of redrawing congressional districts that will help Republicans in the midterm elections — a change requested by President Trump.
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Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier on staying in statehouse after refusing police escort
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier, a Democrat who slept in the Texas House chamber after refusing Republicans' demand that Democrats leave only with police escort.
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Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier on staying in statehouse after refusing police escort
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier, a Democrat who slept in the Texas House chamber after refusing Republicans' demand that Democrats leave only with police escort.
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How will Trump’s semiconductor tariffs affect the global chip industry?
The US president has threatened to impose a tariff of up to 300 percent on imports of semiconductors.
aljazeera.com
'We need our own TV show!' - Red Roses lift lid on off-field fun
There are plenty of laughs as England's Red Roses reveal talk nights out and TikTok before the Women's Rugby World Cup.
bbc.com
Voting officials are leaving their jobs at the highest rate in decades
Some 2 in 5 of all the local officials who administered the 2020 election left their jobs before the 2024 cycle, new research has found.
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Trump’s White House takes to TikTok as deadline looms to ban platform
The new account comes as Trump has three times delayed implementing a 'sell or ban' law for the Chinese-owned app.
aljazeera.com
Country diary: A hopeful hunt for a covert crustacean | Derek Niemann
Vobster Quay, Somerset: We’re fortunate to get a glimpse of a white-clawed crayfish, a nocturnal animal whose numbers are dwindling fastWhen night falls over a drowned quarry, hope crawls out of de...
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Wednesday Briefing: An Uncertain Path to Peace in Ukraine
The Ukraine talks at the White House on Monday.
nytimes.com
‘Sitting on a volcano’: Two Indian temples clash as politics and faith mix
The Jagannath temple in Puri has been among Hinduism's most sacred shrines for 1,000 years. Can an upstart challenge it?
aljazeera.com
China to unveil advanced weapons at huge military parade to mark WWII end
Chinese military to showcase advanced fighter planes, missile systems on 80th anniversary of end of World War II.
aljazeera.com
Scientists unlock the gene that lets bearded dragons switch sex
Two independent research teams have unveiled near-complete reference genomes of the central bearded dragon, a reptile with the rare ability to change sex depending on both chromosomes and nest temp...
sciencedaily.com
‘Liam Gallagher is funnier than most standups!’: Is comedy the new rock’n’roll – or vice versa?
Oasis’s tour gobbled up Edinburgh audiences while fringe comics put on shows about Britpop and Arctic Monkeys. The music industry and the funny business could be more entwined than ever‘Comedy is t...
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The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox review – shockingly tense TV from Knox and Monica Lewinsky
The script is often dodgy, and there is no involvement from the family of murdered student Meredith Kercher, but this show that’s executive-produced by Knox and Lewinsky is an astonishing tale of j...
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The secret life of a child star: how Alyson Stoner survived stalkers, starvation and sexualisation
Stoner was a small child when they began acting professionally – and their experience included extreme pressure, dangerous diets, rehab, dashed hopes and self-doubt. Now, with a new memoir, they co...
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UK wasp numbers soar after unusually warm and dry spring
The scourges of picnics have arrived early and in greater numbers amid ideal conditions for colonies to thriveIf dodging swooping gulls trying to steal your chips wasn’t already enough, you might b...
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Europe’s rich watch Norway’s election debate on wealth taxes
Changes to taxation are at the heart of the centre-right’s attempts to retake power
ft.com
Investors warn of ‘new era of fiscal dominance’ in global markets
Combination of record government debt and rising borrowing costs puts central banks under pressure
ft.com
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool ready £130m move for Isak
Liverpool have sanctioned a £130m move to land Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Mali’s Choguel Maiga charged with embezzlement, remanded in custody
Charges against Choguel Maiga comes as the military intensifies a crackdown on dissent in the West African country.
aljazeera.com
Trump says Smithsonian museums only cover ‘how bad Slavery was’ in US
US President says a review of the national museums will be similar to those he has ordered for universities.
aljazeera.com
After 70 years, the Sun’s explosive mystery is finally solved
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has directly observed magnetic reconnection in the Sun’s atmosphere for the first time, confirming decades-old theories about solar explosions. This discovery bridges smal...
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N Korea says S Korea ‘cannot be a diplomatic partner’ as US drills continue
North Korean leader's sister rejects peace overtures from South Korea, denouncing its ongoing military drills with US.
aljazeera.com
Yankees match franchise record with 9 HRs in win
After a lengthy rain delay, Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs and the New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine longballs Tuesday night in a convincing 13-3 victory over the Tampa Bay...
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Noel Gallagher opens up about his brother Liam on Oasis reunion tour: ‘He’s been amazing’
Noel says his long-estranged brother is ‘smashing it’ during the band’s stadium shows and that he’s ‘proud’ of himNoel Gallagher has opened up about his feelings towards his long-estranged brother...
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The Toxic Avenger review – strong cast struggles to revive stale horror franchise
Edinburgh film festivalPeter Dinklage does his best as a humble nerd transformed into a bulbous monster wreaking vengeance on his bullies, but this is dismal schlockThe 1980s schlock-splatterfest f...
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UK independent space agency scrapped to cut costs
Britain's space agency is set to be scrapped - a scientist fears the UK space sector could fall behind as a result
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,273
Here are the key events on day 1,273 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Leading US economists urge peers to fight Trump’s attack on environment
Experts say undermining green protections and research funding is against the principles of economicsThree leading US economists are urging their peers around the world to push back against Donald...