'A lot more coming' from 'scary' England pack
The potential of England's forward pack is "scary" following a 69-7 opening Women's Rugby World Cup win over the United States, says New Zealand World Cup-winner Ruby Tui.
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England's appetite for destruction undimmed by thrashing of USA
Ellie Kildunne stole the show, but coach John Mitchell will have been looking more at the inner working of his England team in their World Cup win over the United States.
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England's Cross felt 'quite sick' after 'savage' World Cup omission
England pace bowler Kate Cross described her Cricket World Cup omission as "savage" and says she was left feeling "quite sick" after hearing the news.
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Mitchell: Even more to come from England following USA drubbing
England head coach John Mitchell says there is more to come from his side following their 69-7 opening Women's Rugby World Cup win against the United States.
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Chris Doyle, Artist Who Brought the Inanimate to Life, Dies at 66
He used animation and other media to create worlds inhabited by anthropomorphic machines and industrious creatures. One curator described his work as “Narnia on acid.”
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How Kildunne helped England 'run the game' in second half
BBC pundits Ruby Tui, Maggie Alphonsi and Simon Middleton praise the impact of England's back three during their victory over USA in the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Raducanu: World of negativity has affected me a lot in last few years
Emma Raducanu is feeling relaxed and happy but the British No 1 says a world of potential negativity has affected her a lot following the US Open victory in 2021.
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Former UUP MP Rev Martin Smyth dies aged 94
As well as representing Belfast South in parliament, he served as the Grand Master of the Orange Lodge at the height of the Troubles.
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Meta partners with Midjourney on AI image and video models
Meta's Chief AI Officer said that the company is partnering with Midjourney to license its AI image and video model technology.
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Ron Turcotte, Who Rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown, Dies at 84
The jockey Ron Turcotte after winning the Kentucky Derby aboard Secretariat at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., in 1973.
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GB's Caudery 'so ready' for world title bid
Britain's Molly Caudery says she is "so ready" for a world title bid after her second-place finish in the women's pole vault at the Brussels Diamond League.
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England begin World Cup campaign with emphatic victory over USA
England score 11 tries in an emphatic 69-7 victory over USA in the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in front of a record crowd of 42,723 in Sunderland.
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DRC prosecutor seeks death penalty for former leader Joseph Kabila
Congolese military auditor general asks court to condemn Kabila to death for war crimes including homicide and torture.
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Coinbase CEO explains why he fired engineers who didn’t try AI immediately
CEO Brian Armstrong mandated that all Coinbase engineers set up their GitHub Copilot or Cursor accounts within a week.
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Fleetwood in joint-lead of the Tour Championship after second round
Highlights from the second round of the PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship, where Tommy Fleetwood impressed.
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Parsons primed for World Cup bow after leg breaks
The build-up to Beibhinn Parsons' first Women's Rugby World Cup has been, to put it mildly, less than ideal, but she is raring to go for the tournament.
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Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?
Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?
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England open World Cup with 11-try win over USA
Ellie Kildunne, Jess Breach and Lark Atkin-Davies each score two tries in England's comprehensive win over the United States in the Women's Rugby World Cup opener.
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Brilliant skill from Kildunne sets Breach up for another England try
Ellie Kildunne's lovely bit of skill sets up Jess Breach to score her second try for England against USA during the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup at the Stadium of Light.
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Semenyo wants prison sentences considered as punishment for racial abuse
Antoine Semenyo believes prison sentences should be considered as a punishment for racial abuse in football, following his "painful" experiences at the hands of a supporter last week.
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Fleetwood claims share of lead at Tour Championship
Tommy Fleetwood fires a superb 63 to join American Russell Henley in a share of the lead at 13 under par after the second round of the Tour Championship.
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'Not here to make up numbers' - Jarrell scores for USA against England
Erica Jarrell-Searcy scores USA's first try of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup against England at the Stadium of Light.
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Apple gets ready for AI in the enterprise with new ChatGPT configuration options
Apple will let businesses configure ChatGPT enterprise access in the fall.
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Semenyo wants jail and life bans as racist abuse punishments
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo says more should be done to tackle racism in football, including prison sentences for anyone convicted of abuse.
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Kildunne scores 'beautiful' try to extend England's lead over USA
Ellie Kildunne scores a "beautiful" try for England against USA during the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup at the Stadium of Light.
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Kildunne scores 'beautiful' try to extend England's lead over USA
Ellie Kildunne scores a "beautiful" try for England against USA during the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
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'Not here to make up numbers' - Jarrell scores for USA against England
Erica Jarrell-Searcy scores USA's first try of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup against England at the Stadium of Light.
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Scientists Split Giraffes Into Four Species. Three Are In Trouble.
A reassessment of the iconic species has “some dramatic implications for how we view giraffe conservation across Africa,” a new study concludes.
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Red Roses make ideal Rugby World Cup start in 11-try hammering of USA
England's Red Roses began their 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in ideal fashion, dispatching the USA 69-7 at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
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RSF attacks kill 89 people in 10 days in Sudan’s Darfur, UN says
Attacks occurred between August 11 and August 20, UN human rights office said, adding that death toll may be higher.
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Ed Night: Your Old Mucker review – a laconic, sharply observed stroll around south London
Monkey Barrel, the Hive, EdinburghThe Edinburgh comedy award nominee ambles through tales of debt, chicken shops and his eccentric grandad in a show that’s loose but brimming with intelligent wit‘I...
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World Cup squad omission 'feels savage' - Cross
England seamer Kate Cross says it "feels savage" to have been left out of head coach Charlotte Edwards' squad for the upcoming 50-over World Cup.
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Fire secure first win of Hundred season and eliminate Phoenix
Welsh Fire's rock-bottom women's side finally recorded their first win of this year's Hundred, seeing off fellow strugglers Birmingham Phoenix by 36 runs at Edgbaston.
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Apple is in talks to use Google’s Gemini for Siri revamp, report says
Apple promised a major revamp to Siri, but the company's AI capabilities have lagged behind competitors.
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Checked out: Jenrick’s migrant hotel record haunts his rightwing bid for attention
Far-right agitator or leadership hopeful? MPs call hypocrisy as former minister rails against system he expandedRobert Jenrick had been migration minister for just a few days in 2022 when he gave a...
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Women's Rugby World Cup: England's Red Roses vs USA LIVE!
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World reacts as UN-backed body declares famine in Gaza
The UN-backed IPC says more than half a million Palestinians facing catastrophic famine conditions amid Israel's war.
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Why are Sudanese refugees returning home despite the civil war?
UNHCR’s Mamadou Dian Balde on why Sudanese refugees return home despite war, cholera and collapse of services.
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UK agrees to pay Kenyans affected by military fire
Thousands says they have suffered health problems or lost property after fire caused by British military.
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Red Sox move struggling Buehler to bullpen
The Red Sox are moving Walker Buehler to the bullpen, manager Alex Cora said before the team's Friday night game against the Yankees in New York.
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'Biggest event in sport' - Trump says Washington to host 2026 World Cup draw
The draw for the 2026 men's World Cup will take place in Washington this December, US President Donald Trump has announced.
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Y Combinator says Apple’s App Store has hindered startup growth
Y Combinator is asking the court to deny Apple’s appeal.
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Nvidia reportedly halts production on its H20 AI chips
Beijing is reportedly urging Chinese companies to turn to domestic chips just weeks after Nvidia got the green light to sell in China again.
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Join Our Next Livestream: Back to School in the Age of AI
Bring your stories and questions on August 28 as we explore our latest investigations into how tech is shaping education today.
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Business magnate Lord Swraj Paul dies aged 94
Lord Paul had been deputy speaker of the House of Lords and chancellor of Wolverhampton university.
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Secretariat Triple Crown jockey Turcotte, 84, dies
Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte, who rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973, has died. He was 84.
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NASA Tests Tools to Assess Drone Safety Over Cities
A future with advanced air mobility aircraft populating the skies will require the U.S. to implement enhanced preflight planning that can mitigate potential risks well before takeoff – and NASA is...
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La NASA revela los finalistas del concurso de diseño de la mascota lunar de Artemis II
Read this story in English here. La NASA ya tiene 25 finalistas para el diseño del indicador de gravedad cero de Artemis II que volará con la tripulación de esta misión alrededor de la Luna y de re...
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NASA Shares Final Contenders for Artemis II Moon Mascot Design Contest
Lee esta historia en español aquí. NASA is down to 25 finalists for the Artemis II zero gravity indicator set to fly with the mission’s crew around the Moon and back next year. Astronauts Reid Wise...
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Young architects lead effort to save Romania’s historic spa town
Baile Herculane's historic baths face decay, but volunteers offer hope with conservation efforts amid legal hurdles.
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Famine in Gaza is a “war crime of starvation”
Professor William Schabas explains how the deliberate starvation of Gazans constitutes a war crime and possibly genocide
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US Fed Reserve Chair Powell opens door to September rate cut
Powell's remarks offered little guidance about how soon or how quickly rates might continue to move lower.
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Russia trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, says Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace.
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Rachel Reeves needs to find cash fast. A wealth tax really is her only viable option | Faiza Shaheen
The alternatives for the UK chancellor are either unworkable or risk losing Labour votes, so here’s what she should tryDepending on whose forecasts you believe, in the autumn budget the UK chancell...
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Google makes it easier to edit Drive videos with a new Vids shortcut button
Now, Workspace users can initiate a video edit using the Vids app directly from the Google Drive interface.
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Biggest joker in England team? Red Roses answer kids' questions
Newsround put kids' questions to England players Zoe Harrison and Rosie Galligan ahead of the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Fantasy buzz: How does the Commanders' backfield shape up after Robinson trade?
Reaction to all of the latest fantasy football news, including the impact of the Robinson trade.
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Faldo joins calls for golf to have a global tour
Former world number one Sir Nick Faldo is the latest to add his weight to the calls for golf to be less reliant on the PGA Tour and move towards a global schedule, writes Iain Carter.
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Greg Iles, Novelist Who Wrote About Race in Mississippi, Dies at 65
The author Greg Iles in 2013, a year before the first book in his “Natchez Burning” trilogy was published.
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Russia’s Lavrov says agenda ‘not ready at all’ for Putin-Zelenskyy summit
Russia's top diplomat Sergey Lavrov accuses Ukrainian President Zelenskyy of saying 'no to everything'.
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Licence to burn: Victoria is changing the way it deals with rubbish – is it moving too fast?
Opponents say communities weren’t consulted and health and environmental impacts are in question as approvals of waste-to-energy plants gather paceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily ne...
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Astronomer’s New CEO Speaks—Yes, About That
The viral kiss-cam moment could be the best thing that’s ever happened to Astronomer. But its new CEO won’t say that.
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NCAA 'concerned' by football prediction markets
The NCAA has expressed concern over the lack of guardrails for online prediction markets after financial company Robinhood announced Tuesday that it's allowing trades on the outcome of college foot...
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2025 LLBWS success builds on Connecticut championship history
The 2025 LLBWS adds to Connecticut's championship appearances at the amateur level. Learn more about the state's collegiate titles now.
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Epic Research Can Help Mars Missions
The parachute of the Enhancing Parachutes by Instrumenting the Canopy, or EPIC, test experiment deploys following an air launch from an Alta X drone on June 4, 2025, at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Rese...
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At least 52 killed in Gaza as Israel escalates attacks on Gaza City
Israel's defence minister warns that Gaza City will be destroyed unless Hamas yields to Israel's terms for ending war.
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New bodies found near site of Kenya's starvation cult burials
Nine bodies have been found in fresh graves near the site of the "Shakahola Forest Massacre".
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Waymo approved to start autonomous vehicle testing in New York City
It's the first permit of its kind, and a crucial step along the path toward launching a true robotaxi service in the Big Apple.
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Serbian president calls for ‘democratic dialogue’ with antigov’t protesters
Opposition dismisses possibility of talks as President Aleksandar Vucic urges debate after months of angry protests.
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NASA’s Bennu Samples Reveal Complex Origins, Dramatic Transformation
Asteroid Bennu, sampled by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission in 2023, is a mixture of dust that formed in our solar system, organic matter from interstellar space, and pre-solar system stardust. Its unique...
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As You Like It review – Ralph Fiennes’ sombre, stately directorial stage debut
Theatre Royal BathThe actor’s minimal staging of the Shakespeare comedy favours stillness and feeling over comic fizz, with moving performances from Gloria Obianyo and Amber JamesRalph Fiennes has...
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Wes Streeting’s row with pharma firms grows as talks end on NHS drug pricing
Drugmakers reject health secretary’s latest offer, meaning ‘unsustainable’ rebate scheme will stay in placeBusiness live – latest updatesA row between Wes Streeting and pharmaceutical companies has...
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The Truth About Jussie Smollett? review – this TV show is bold, shocking … and utter nonsense
This flimsy documentary from the makers of The Tinder Swindler looks at the alleged white supremacist attack on an actor – who was accused of faking the whole thing, before charges were dropped. It...
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Kennedy Center to host 2026 World Cup draw
The draw for the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup will take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 5, U.S. President Donald Trump announced.
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Frank Caprio, Kind Judge on Rhode Island TV, Dies at 88
Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio in Providence, R.I.
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Gaza residents on famine: 'My youngest child doesn't know what fruit tastes like'
A UN-backed body says more than half a million people across Gaza are facing "starvation, destitution and death".
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Danish National Symphony Orchestra review – punchy Prom reaches a triumphant conclusion
Royal Albert Hall, LondonThere was plenty to admire as a fine lineup of soloists stirred the emotions on a night that paired Beethoven’s Ninth with Anna Clyne’s subtle meditation on timeWhat do you...
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Noel Clarke claimed he was a victim. Twenty-six witnesses painted a very different picture
Inside the trial in which the actor claimed the Guardian’s sexual misconduct investigation was a conspiracy among people with grudges against him• Clarke loses case against Guardian over sexual mis...
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Ex-world champion DeGale to make bare-knuckle bow
Former world champion James DeGale will make his bare-knuckle fighting debut on 27 September in Manchester.
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See how new voting maps in Texas and California would shift the political landscape
The major parties' redistricting battle escalated this week, with lawmakers in the country's two most populous states each taking a notable step toward a new congressional map.
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Members of Congress Seek to Expand Sports Diplomacy
Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove of California at a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday highlighting nearly $80 million in funding to electrify the city’s bus system ahead of the 2028 Sum...
nytimes.com
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max Review: Faster and Safer Than Ever
Rad Power Bikes’ newest high-end RadRunner Max has been upgraded to be faster and safety features, like radar car detection.
wired.com
Joe Gruters, a Trump ally, elected new head of Republican National Committee
Joe Gruters, a Trump-backed Florida state senator, was elected on Friday to serve as the Republican Party's new chairman. Former chair Michael Whatley is running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.
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What has led to a famine being confirmed in Gaza?
The UN-backed IPC has found that Gaza now faces famine after 22 months of Israel's war on the Palestinian territory.
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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested on Corruption Charges
Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka’s former president, arriving at court in the country’s capital, Colombo, on Friday.
nytimes.com
Sources: Commanders trading Robinson to 49ers
The Commanders are trading running back Brian Robinson to the 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Going nuclear: Kathryn Bigelow back in geopolitical territory with atomic thriller
A House of Dynamite, told from perspective of White House officials, will premiere at Venice before Netflix rolloutAn unattributed missile is launched at the US, setting off a desperate effort insi...
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How Israeli army’s own data shows vast civilian death rate in Gaza
Figures from a leaked Israeli military database indicate that 83 percent of Palestinians killed in Gaza are civilians.
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NBA 2K26 reveals top 20 rated players
The best players in NBA 2K26 have been revealed. Has Nikola Jokic kept the top spot, or will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander displace him?
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Six new members join Reform UK's party board
The decision-making committee welcomes Dame Andrea Jenkyns and three elected members to its ranks.
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Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Friends: Kool Story Bro review – eccentric improv antics
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghFrom a nude life-drawing class to a Colombian kidnapping, with help from his Ghosts co-star Lolly Adefope, Smith-Bynoe uses audience members’ stories to comic effectTh...
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'Ireland not shaken by lack of World Cup experience'
Co-captain Edel McMahon is confident that Ireland's lack of World Cup experience will not "shake" the squad as they prepare to face Japan in their opening game.
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Wassell on proving herself again after tumour hell
Scotland's Emma Wassell opens up on her difficult journey to this year's Women's Rugby World Cup.
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‘My laugh is like a horn. A foghorn’: how Alison Hammond became TV’s most joyful presenter
She gets trolled on TikTok, but it just makes her chuckle – the Bake Off host is determined to find the happiness in everything. She talks giggling, golf buggies and Paul Hollywood’s expensive hand...
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‘I’d rather be in the wild chasing animals than going to Hollywood parties’: Taylor Kitsch on fame, flops and Friday Night Lights
After the notorious box office bomb John Carter, the actor became the movie star who wasn’t. Now back on TV, he’s redefining what it means to be a leading manThere is a moment in every actor’s care...
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Discounty review – cozy shop life simulator takes satisfying approach
PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox; Crinkle Cut Games/PQubeDon’t be fooled by the graphics, there is no twee, relaxing vibe in this intense and work-heavy game where you are taken in by your aunt and put to wor...
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Global Monitors Confirm Famine in Part of Gaza. What Does That Mean?
A charity kitchen distributing food in Gaza City earlier this month.
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Government seeks to appeal court ruling on asylum hotel
The High Court refused a last-minute request by the Home Office to intervene in the Epping asylum hotel case.
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The opener that could define World Cup for Scotland and Wales
Scotland and Wales go head to head once more in their Rugby World Cup opener, with fans set for another nail-biter between the Six Nations rivals.
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India’s parliament bans vast online gambling industry
India's new online gaming laws could see offenders face up to five years in prison.
aljazeera.com
North Korea Honors Its Soldiers Who Fought in Ukraine
A photo released by North Korean state media on Friday showed Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, at a ceremony for soldiers who had fought in the war in Ukraine.
nytimes.com
Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
A huge brolly; sibling revelry; poetic Paris; first aid for youngsters; Regency blackmail; blackly comic YA fiction and moreA Totally Big Umbrella by Sarah Crossan, illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, Wal...
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Former Hibs chairman and Scottish FA president Petrie dies aged 69
Former Hibernian chairman and Scottish FA president Rod Petrie has died at the age of 69.
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Hubble Observes Noteworthy Nearby Spiral Galaxy
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image offers a new view of the nearby spiral galaxy NGC 2835, which lies 35 million light-years away in the constellation Hydra (the Water Snake). The galaxy’s...
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Shortage of England shirts for Women's World Cup
England fans are struggling to buy Red Roses shirts for the Women's Rugby World Cup because manufacturer Castore has failed to supply enough to meet demand.
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Hospital evacuations are “clearly killing” Gaza patients
Israel's hospital evacuations aim to make Gazans feel nowhere is safe, says ex-al-Shifa surgeon Dr Ahmed Mokhallalati.
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Automaker Geely Launched Its Own Satellites Into Space, Highlighting China’s Ambitions
It’s a bird, it’s a plane—it’s the latest sign that Chinese automakers intend to dominate the global car industry for decades to come.
wired.com
Ireland's McMahon fit to start World Cup opener
Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon is fit to start Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup Pool C opener against Japan.
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Hamlet by New York Circus Project review – a flashy, dreamy spin on Shakespeare
Assembly Roxy, EdinburghThere’s a hint of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet in the cocksure, poppy aesthetic of this charismatic display of acrobatics, tumbling and clowningIt wouldn’t be the Edinburgh...
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Faustus in Africa! review – William Kentridge’s devilishly clever twist on damnation
Royal Lyceum, EdinburghFaustus is not damned alone in a parable about western hubris leading to war, colonialism and environmental exploitationAs told by Goethe and Marlowe, the story of Faust is o...
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Dias extends Man City contract
Ruben Dias has committed his long-term future to Manchester City by signing a new deal contract to keep him at the Etihad until at least 2029.
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Gaza City and Surrounding Areas Officially Hit by Famine, Global Group Says
Palestinians jostling for food outside a charity kitchen in central Gaza City this month.
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Famine confirmed in northern Gaza, global hunger monitor says
Conditions are expected to worsen by September, IPC global initiative says, in a 'race against time'.
aljazeera.com
Noel Clarke loses libel case against Guardian over sexual misconduct investigation
High court rejects actor’s claim that accusations against him by more than 20 women were false and part of a conspiracyThe Guardian has successfully defended a libel action brought by the actor Noe...
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Scientists Find a New Moon Orbiting Uranus
The provisionally named S/2025 U1 is so small it had gone unnoticed by probes and telescopes for the past 40 years.
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The Crowdfunded War Map That Ukrainians Check Every Morning
Ruslan Mykula, 30, left, and Roman Roman Pohorilyi, 26, the co-founders of DeepState, a Ukrainian group that maps changes to the frontline in Ukraine.
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Asylum seekers are being targeted – and so are those who help them. It’s a disturbing new reality | Enver Solomon
Far-right influencers are menacing charities and individuals to further isolate the people we work with. Ensuring safety is now part of the jobIn today’s social media age, one version of events spr...
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FBI searches home of former Trump adviser John Bolton
The FBI said its search of Bolton's home was authorized by a court, but declined to provide further details. Bolton is a frequent critic of the president.
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EU wildfires worst on record as burning season continues
Data shows more than 1m hectares torched so far this year, with records also broken for CO2 and other air pollutantsEurope live – latest updatesWildfires ravaging the EU have torched more than 1m h...
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Weather tracker: monsoon rains cause deadly floods in Pakistan and India
More than 300 dead after downpours in mountainous regions and several killed in Indian city of MumbaiHeavy monsoon rains have continued to pummel the Indian subcontinent over the past week, bringin...
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The Hobbyist Restorer Who Rocked the Art World With an A.I. Innovation
The collapsed Church of San Salvatore in Campi on Oct. 31, 2016, a day after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit central Italy.
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James Rebanks: ‘I was a closet reader for years’
The author on having to keep his love of books a secret as a child, struggling with JG Ballard, and the Russian poem he says is the ‘best thing I’ve ever read’My earliest reading memory Sitting on...
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Earl Sweatshirt: Live Laugh Love review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Tan Cressida/Warner Records)With a sunlit disposition and paeans to his daughter, the mood turns lighter on the US MC’s sixth album – but the glitching, crashing beats are as esoteric as everThe l...
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Congo Has Astronomical Rates of Sexual Violence. Now Victims Have Lost Access to Care.
The conflict that has put rebels in control of much of the east of the country has left victims with no legal recourse and dismantled many of the clinics that offered care.
nytimes.com
Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested
Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of funds, officials said.
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Beasley no longer target of gambling investigation
Malik Beasley is no longer a target of the federal gambling investigation conducted by the Eastern District of New York, his attorneys Steve Haney and Mike Schachter told ESPN on Friday, potentiall...
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Dozens of protests planned outside asylum hotels as Labour defends record on immigration – UK politics live
Labour has pledged to end the use of hotels to house asylum seekers by the end of this parliament in 2029Scottish Conservative MSP Jeremy Balfour has resigned from the party and will sit as an inde...
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The Thursday Murder Club to The Godfather Part II: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan lead a star-packed adaptation of Richard Osman’s popular murder mystery series – plus Francis Ford Coppola’s Oscar-winning mafia classicRichard Osman’s wildly popula...
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Nourished By Time: The Passionate Ones review – committed, full-hearted post-R&B
(XL Recordings)Marcus Brown’s second album makes a plea for big feelings in earthy vocals, rolling breakbeats and a contender for song of the summerMarcus Brown is a diehard romantic. His second al...
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‘Even after 20 years, I still cry’: the enduring brilliance of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Two decades after its release and with a remake about to land, the cast of Hideo Kojima’s stealth blockbuster reflect on what made this cold war caper a gaming classicYou never forget your first Me...
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Five bodies recovered at suspected site of cult deaths in Kenya
Authorities say more bodies are expected to be discovered as search efforts continue in southeastern Kenya.
aljazeera.com
2025 preseason College Football Playoff predictions
Find out which teams our reporters picked for the College Football Playoff ahead of the 2025 season.
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Who will make the 12-team College Football Playoff?
Select your favorite contender, make your picks and see what the Allstate Playoff Predictor foretells.
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I need to be more aggressive on court - Draper
Ahead of the US Open world number five, Jack Draper, reflects on his performance at this year's Wimbledon and says he is working to develop a more "aggressive" playing style.
bbc.com
India top court shelves plan to lock up Delhi's street dogs
The Supreme Court says only dogs with rabies or aggressive behaviour should be kept in shelters.
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Matchup in Ireland is among the last for the Farmageddon football rivalry
Conference realignment means the end of 109-year Iowa State-Kansas State competition.
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Mysterious “little red dots” could reveal how the first black holes formed
Astronomers may have uncovered the origins of the mysterious “little red dots,” some of the strangest galaxies seen in the early universe. These tiny but brilliant objects, discovered by the James...
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Red Sox in must-win mode? Are Yankees back? What you should -- and shouldn't -- believe in the American League
How big is this series with New York for Boston? Is Toronto the best team in the AL? We give verdicts on what it all means.
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'Why Ireland should target World Cup semi-final'
Ireland were in a dark place after failing to qualify for the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2021. Now, though, they can beat New Zealand and win their pool.
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Eenie Meanie review – middling comedy thriller has its moments
Ready or Not’s Samara Weaving is a getaway driver tasked with saving her dirtbag ex in a slick yet inconsequential caperBack in the 2000s or early 2010s, a film like Eenie Meanie would have been a...
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The best worst transfers: Why the likes of Sancho, Werner were actually smart signings
Sometimes, a transfer should work out, but doesn't. Here are the best worst transfers over the past decade in the Premier League and beyond.
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'I feel the pressure' - Clarke's World Cup stress
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says he understands the burden of trying to end Scotland's wait to reach a World Cup finals.
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Who could be Bundesliga's new stars?
BBC Sport looks at who could be some of the new star names in the Bundesliga this season after several key departures?
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The Thursday Murder Club review – Richard Osman bestseller provides solid, star-stuffed entertainment
There’s much to enjoy in this adaptation of Osman’s ingenious book, with Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie and Pierce Brosnan as the senior-citizen X-MenRichard Osman’s phenomenal bestseller...
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Do you remember the first time? Why Britpop nostalgia just won’t go away
Whether it’s Robbie Williams’ new album, a Blur v Oasis play or Britpop romance novels, Alex James and others explain why we’re all still in thrall to the mad-fer-it 90sIt is a Tuesday evening, a...
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Will US Open see only fourth mum win Grand Slam and first since 2011?
When Serena Williams faced Simona Halep in the 2019 Wimbledon final, she was widely expected to claim a record-equalling 24th major, an eighth Venus Rosewater Dish and with it would have joined ano...
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Protests expected at asylum hotels across England as tensions mount
Anti-migrant protests expected on Friday and Saturday, while councils investigate legal challenges against hotelsDozens of protests outside hotels used as temporary accommodation for asylum seekers...
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A star torn apart by a black hole lit up the Universe twice
Astronomers using AI have captured a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event: a massive star’s violent death triggered by its black hole companion. The explosion, known as SN 2023zkd, not only produced a b...
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Sikh owners, Sikh manager - what Morecambe takeover means to community
BBC Sport explores the impact of Morecambe's new ownership and manager on the Sikh community, as the National League club enter a new era.
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'My biggest fear? Small calves!' - Wales co-captains take on BFF quiz
Wales co-captains Kate Williams and Alex Callender take on our 'Best Friends Forever' quiz before the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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WHO warns of risks of extreme heat in the workplace
Workers, employers and governments need to adapt to a more extreme climate, the organisation says.
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OpenAI announces New Delhi office as it expands footprint in India
OpenAI has started hiring in India as it looks to expand its presence in the fast-growing South Asian tech market.
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From dirty water to wildlife protections, the environmental cost of Brexit only gets higher
Britain’s promises of a post-Brexit green revolution have unravelled, with protections for wildlife, water and air weaker now than at any point in recent decades• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered...
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The Quiet Ear by Raymond Antrobus review – growing up between two worlds
The poet’s moving exploration of deafness, difference and identityRaymond Antrobus is not the first poet in his family: on his mother’s side, he is descended from Thomas Gray, whose most famous poe...
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Week in wildlife: a clumsy fox, swinging orangutang and rescued jaguarundi cub
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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From Katrina: Come Hell and High Water to KPopped: the seven best shows to stream this week
Spike Lee’s revisiting of the Katrina tragedy 20 years on is not afraid to call out the incompetence behind its handling. Plus, the likes of Kylie are tutored by South Korean music stars in a high-...
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OnlyFans hands record $701mn dividend to owner ahead of sale
Porn streamer paid $5.8bn to content creators last year as Leonid Radvinsky holds talks over offloading majority stake
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rules out China as security guarantor in any peace deal
The Ukrainian president said China has helped Russia, despite also calling for a peaceful resolution to the war.
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Why Rugby World Cup 2025 will change game
Six years ago, the possiblity of filling 82,000 seats for a Women's Rugby World Cup final seemed fanciful. But a booming game has confounded expectations.
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TV tonight: Miriam Margolyes in New Zealand is a guaranteed hoot
Any documentary with the adored, uncensored actor is always a treat. Plus: John Cena returns as a hulking hero. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Two After her great series exploring Austr...
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Ferguson wouldn't have allowed half-time player interviews - Rooney
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson would not have allowed half-time interviews, says Wayne Rooney on his new podcast.
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Palestine Action ban protesters plan to make their mass arrest ‘practically impossible’
Defend Our Juries says ‘trick of using street bail’ will not work if participants insist on being taken to a police stationProtesters at the next mass demonstration against the ban on Palestine Act...
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Opportunity knocks for the Green party: can the candidates seize it? You decide
As the party members choose their new leader, Guardian readers quiz the three hopefuls about class, Reform UK, Corbyn and the EU Continue reading...
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Block Elon Musk’s bid to supply UK home energy, Ed Davey urges
Exclusive: Lib Dem leader says giving Tesla a foothold in Britain’s energy market could be national security riskElon Musk’s company, Tesla, should have its application to supply energy to UK homes...
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Scientists call for action to address air pollution from space launches
Satellite mega-constellation missions behind threefold increase in emissions of climate-altering soot and CO2Scientists are calling for a new global regime to address air pollution caused by the sp...
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Timeline: Trump administration's words as critics press for Epstein records
The Trump administration has shifted its tone and message in response to persistent pressure about the Epstein records — especially from supporters who see the unreleased files as an unfulfilled pr...
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She's cared for America's elderly for decades. Trump wants her gone by Sept. 8
The Trump administration has moved to end temporary protected status for immigrants from Honduras and other countries. Among them are health care workers tending to older and disabled people.
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DHS to states: Follow our voting rules or lose out on election security money
The Trump administration has tied new requirements to election security grants. Some states told NPR they're passing on the grants as a result.
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The Steve Clarke interview with MOTD's Kelly Cates
Scotland manager Steve Clarke on the nation’s up-and-coming World Cup qualifying campaign.
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What came before the Big Bang? Supercomputers may hold the answer
Scientists are rethinking the universe’s deepest mysteries using numerical relativity, complex computer simulations of Einstein’s equations in extreme conditions. This method could help explore wha...
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California redistricting plan heads to voters on Nov. 4 ballot
California's redistricting plan to counter the new map President Trump requested in Texas has passed all legislative hurdles and is headed to voters on the Nov. 4 ballot.
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‘Love is great. But then one of you will be dog-tired and doing the bins’: Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman on how to survive a marriage
The stars and makers of a new version of The War of the Roses discuss modern dating, swearing in America and the problem with Mr TickleAt the start of The Roses, a counsellor asks a couple to list...
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Long Story Short review – TV so funny and clever it could run for ever
This hilarious, melancholic comedy about a Jewish family from the writer of BoJack Horseman is an astonishing feat. It hops around in time from the 50s to 2022 in a flurry of one-linersFew shows in...
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EU speeds up plans for digital euro after US stablecoin law
Concern over competitiveness raises possibility of digital currency using public rather than private blockchain
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Has the UK now found its role in the world?
As Trump’s America steps back from the global stage, there are openings for post-Brexit Britain to lead
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Jefferies tells senior bankers to collaborate for biggest bonuses
New-York based bank puts focus on teaming up as it tries to net bigger corporate deals
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails troops killed in ‘heroic’ war with Ukraine
North Korean leader hints at more military cooperation with Moscow 'in the future' as he awards medals to soldiers.
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At least 18 killed and dozens injured in separate Colombia attacks
A car bomb killed six people in Cali while a downed police helicopter left 12 officers dead.
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Court clears Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in royal insult case
Retired politician and billionaire businessman was accused of violating Thailand's strict laws on insults to royalty.
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Transfer rumors, news: Spurs turn to Nkunku after Eze snub
Spurs exploring a move for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku after missing out when Eberechi Eze chose Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Large Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage Near Argentina and Chile
The epicenter of the 7.5-magnitude earthquake was in the Drake Passage, a body of water between the southernmost tip of South America and Antarctica.
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Thai Court to Rule in Thaksin’s Royal Defamation Case
Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minister who has long jostled for power in Thailand, in Bangkok, on Friday.
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Behind India’s massive Russian oil imports: Asia’s richest man
Reliance's Russian crude imports have soared from 3 percent before the war in Ukraine to 50 percent now.
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Erik Menendez denied parole three decades after killing his parents
The younger of the Menendez brothers, who killed their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, can try again for parole in three years.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,275
Here are the key events on day 1,275 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Scientists discover crystal that breathes oxygen like lungs
Researchers developed a crystal that inhales and exhales oxygen like lungs. It stays stable under real-world conditions and can be reused many times, making it ideal for energy and electronic appli...
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Lil Nas X arrested and taken to hospital after wandering LA streets in underwear
The LAPD allege the singer "charged" at them and was placed under arrest on suspicion of battery.
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Ukraine Will Not Be a Pawn
Any deal to end the war must respect the country’s independence.