Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-08-23

Argentina stun All Blacks in Rugby Championship

Argentina record a first home win over New Zealand with a 29-23 victory in the Rugby Championship in front of a raucous crowd in Buenos Aires.

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Teen star Mboko aiming to follow in Raducanu's footsteps by winning US Open

Tennis' newest superstar Victoria Mboko is hoping to follow in Emma Raducanu's footsteps by winning the US Open title as a teenager.

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For orca left in limbo, zoo resorts to sexual stimulation to stop inbreeding

Wikie, 24, and her 11-year-old son Keijo still don't have a new home despite months of wrangling.

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My trip to North Korea's 'Benidorm' - flanked by guards and full of rules

Anastasia, one of the first visitors to North Korea's new beach resort, tells of strict rules and "immaculate" beaches.

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Gyokeres will sleep a lot better tonight - Shearer

Match of the Day's Alan Shearer analyses the performance of Arsenal's new striker Viktor Gyokeres, who scored twice in the Gunners' 5-0 win over Leeds.

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Scientists Have Identified the Origin of an Extraordinarily Powerful Outer Space Radio Wave

In March 2025 the Earth was hit by a fast radio burst as energetic as the sun, but lasting only milliseconds.

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Nigeria says it killed 35 fighters in air strikes near border with Cameroon

Strikes are latest by the Nigerian military as it battles resurgence of attacks by armed groups in country's northeast.

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Fleetwood's MONSTER birdie places him two ahead in Tour Championship!

Tommy Fleetwood extended his lead during the third round of the Tour Championship after a phenomenal birdie!

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Dogged France shut out Italy to claim dominant win

A brilliant defensive display helps France to an impressive 24-0 win over Italy in their first Rugby Women's World Cup match in Pool D at Sandy Park, Exeter.

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Paton's US Open diary: Mixed doubles mania to British qualifying success

Emma Paton landed in New York for the start of the highly anticipated US Open mixed doubles tournament and qualifying for the main draw.

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France grind out hard-fought win over stubborn Italy

France make a winning start to their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 24-0 victory over Pool D rivals Italy at Exeter's Sandy Park.

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Draper reveals extent of arm injury before US Open

British number one Jack Draper says he feels "ready to go" at the US Open despite still feeling the effects of a painful arm injury.

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Labour MP ‘receives death threats’ after Tory MP posts video on grooming gangs inquiry

Anna Dixon accuses fellow West Yorkshire MP Robbie Moore of sharing misinformation about her position on issueA Labour MP has said she has been subjected to death threats and online misogynistic ab...

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Ukraine beat England in Cerebral Palsy Euro final

The England Cerebral Palsy team are beaten 3-1 by Ukraine in the European Championship final.

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OpenAI warns against SPVs and other ‘unauthorized’ investments

OpenAI isn't the only AI company looking to crack down on SPVs.

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Craig Overton bowls twin brother Jamie to win match

Watch twin brothers Craig and Jamie face each other on the final ball of the Hundred match between London Spirit and Southern Brave.

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Amazon AGI Labs chief defends his reverse acquihire

The former Adept CEO said he hopes to be "remembered more as "an AI research innovator" than a "a deal structure innovator."

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Gyokeres on target as Arsenal thrash Leeds

New signing Viktor Gyokeres scores twice to help Arsenal thrash Leeds 5-0 in their first home game of the Premier League season - but they lose Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard to injury.

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Coventry 'statement' and Blades must stay calm - Championship takeaways

Final Score pundit Sam Parkin gives his five takeaways from Saturday's Championship action, as Coventry hit seven against QPR.

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Rich economies will need foreign workers to fuel growth, policymakers warn

Central bankers say low birth rates in world’s largest economies pose threat to productivity and prices

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Burnley beat Sunderland to secure first win of season

Burnley's beat fellow promoted side Sunderland 2-0 to secure their first win of the new Premier League season.

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Arsenal injury woes deepen as Saka, Odegaard off against Leeds

Arsenal's injury concerns deepened further on Saturday Night Football as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard were taken off against Leeds.

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Watch: Tottenham stun Man City to make it back-to-back wins under Frank

Joao Palhinha scores his first goal since joining Tottenham as they beat Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad to make it two wins from two under new boss Thomas Frank.

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Wales 'just not good enough' in Scotland hammering

Head coach Sean Lynn says Wales were outmuscled and outclassed by an inspired Scotland in World Cup opener.

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Six-try Schell steals the show as Canada thrash Fiji

Julia Schell scores an astonishing six tries in a player-of-the-match performance, as Canada seal a resounding 65-7 win against Fiji in their opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup at the LNE...

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'Incredible' Schell scores six tries in 22 second-half minutes against Fiji

Julia Schell scores an astonishing six tries in the second half as Canada thrash Fiji 65-7 in their opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup at the LNER Community Stadium.

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Schell scores six as Canada open World Cup with big win

Julia Schell scores six tries in 23 second-half minutes as second seeds Canada get their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign off to a strong start against Fiji in York.

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Nevada wins U.S. LLWS title, gets Taiwan in final

Nevada will play for its first Little League World Series title after defeating Connecticut 8-2 in Saturday's semifinal, setting up a championship game against Taiwan.

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The ballerina who became Scotland's World Cup hero

Francesca McGhie "didn't really know how to play rugby" when she made her international debut two years ago. Now she's Scotland's superstar.

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Springboks hold off Wallabies to ignite Rugby Championship defence

South Africa kept their hopes of retaining the Rugby Championship alive with a 30-22 victory over Australia in Cape Town.

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Scotland connected on and off the pitch - captain Malcolm on big World Cup win

Rachel Malcolm praises the togetherness shown by her team as Scotland open their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a massive 38-8 win over rivals Wales.

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Transfer rumors, news: Aston Villa eye Chelsea's Nkunku

Rasmus Højlund has moved a step closer to leaving Manchester United for a return to Serie A. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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'Scotland bullied us off the park' - Wales coach Lynn after World Cup loss

Wales coach Sean Lynn admits he told his players their performance "was just not good enough" as they were soundly beaten 38-8 by Scotland in their opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

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Oviedo vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start, lineups

Record La Liga winners Real Madrid head to newly promoted Oviedo with a keen eye on new Los Blancos coach Xabi Alonso.

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Ronaldo breaks unique record but Al Nassr lose Saudi Super Cup to Al-Ahli

Cristiano Ronaldo is first player to score 100 goals for four professional clubs but Al Nassr lose final to Al-Ahli.

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UN special rapporteur will contribute to ‘Gaza tribunal’, Jeremy Corbyn says

Former Labour leader says Francesca Albanese to take part in event seeking answers over UK’s ‘role in war crimes’A UN special rapporteur will contribute to a two-day “tribunal” being held by Jeremy...

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McGhie hat-trick as Scotland hits Wales for six at Women's Rugby World Cup

Francesca McGhie stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick as Scotland started their Women's World Cup campaign with a 38-8 bonus-point win over Wales at the Salford Community Stadium.

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World Cup standings, results, fixtures & BBC coverage

Pool standings, fixtures and results as well as BBC coverage details for all 32 of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup matches.

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Brilliant McGhie helps Scotland to big win over rivals Wales

Francesca McGhie stars for Scotland in a 38-8 win over rivals Wales in their Pool C match at the Women's Rugby World Cup at the Salford Community Stadium.

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Emily in Paris assistant director dies ‘suddenly’ during filming

Local media named the man as 47-year-old Diego Borella, an assistant director on the show.

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Would you work for no pay? The question behind the Air Canada strike

For decades, many flight attendants in North America weren’t paid for ground work. The Air Canada strike marks a shift.

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The Trump administration’s big Intel investment comes from already awarded grants

While Intel says the government is making an “$8.9 billion investment in Intel common stock,”   the administration does not appear to be committing new funds.

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Becht stars as ISU outlasts KSU in Big 12 opener

Rocco Becht passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, helping No. 22 Iowa State beat No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in the Aer Lingus Classic on Saturday.

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Deal to get ChatGPT Plus for whole of UK discussed by Open AI boss and minister

Exclusive: Deal that could have cost £2bn was floated at meeting between technology secretary Peter Kyle and Sam AltmanThe boss of the firm behind ChatGPT and the UK technology secretary discussed...

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Scotland stun Wales in six-try show of solidarity

Scotland cast aside their off-field issues to condemn Wales to a record six-try defeat in their World Cup opener.

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Davidson-Richards stars after England snub as Superchargers eliminate Invincibles

Alice Davidson-Richards and Kate Cross impressed after being left out of England's Cricket World Cup squad as Northern Superchargers knocked two-time champions Oval Invincibles out of Hundred play-...

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Marvellous McGhie completes hat-trick as Scotland beat Wales

Francesca McGhie is the star of the show as the fullback scores a hat-trick of tries to help Scotland beat Wales in their Pool C match at the Women's Rugby World Cup at the Salford Community Stadium.

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Turkish first lady appeals to Melania Trump over Gaza children

In a letter, Turkey's first lady asks Mrs Trump to appeal to Israel to end the war in Gaza.

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This is what happens when money dies

Israel has blocked the transfer of currency into Gaza; the result is catastrophic.

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges Global South to pressure Russia to end war

Ukrainian leader calls for wider international support to get Russia to negotiating table amid faltering peace efforts.

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'Selfless' Kildunne and 'unsung' Botterman key to England chances

Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Botterman are identified as England's standout performers following their side's statement 69-7 victory over the United States in the Rugby World Cup opener.

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Alaska was lucky to avoid disaster after a landslide and tsunami. What about next time?

The close call in Tracy Arm 50 miles south of Juneau on 10 August is the latest sign that as glaciers melt, risks may riseThe landslide that triggered a powerful tsunami in Alaska’s Inside Passage...

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Tim Key: ‘I imagine Alan Partridge smells lightly of Brut aftershave’

The comedian, actor and poet behind The Ballad of Wallis Island on stalking an England cricket captain, being evicted in Edinburgh and his love for fig rollsYour new film The Ballad Of Wallis Islan...

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Israeli attacks kill 37 in Gaza as more Palestinians die from starvation

Health authorities say eight more people, including two children, die from malnutrition after famine declared in Gaza.

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Israeli attacks kill 37 in Gaza as more Palestinians die from starvation

Health authorities say eight more people, including two children, die from malnutrition after famine declared in Gaza.

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Emmett Till lynching records unveil government response

The records shed light on the investigation of the black teenager's death, which galvanised the US civil rights movement.

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Guinea military rulers suspend three opposition parties before referendum

Move comes as draft constitution is being put to a vote next month, raising fears for democratic transition.

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Women's Rugby World Cup: Scotland vs Wales LIVE!

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Women's Rugby World Cup LIVE! Scotland and Wales trade tries in entertaining start

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Welsh rugby 'nonsense' unfair on Wales women - Owens

Ken Owens believes the "nonsense" around Welsh rugby's impending shake-up has been unfair on Wales' women's side before their Rugby World Cup campaign.

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Theodore Friedman, Lawyer Who Triumphed Over Disbarment, Dies at 94

The negligence lawyer Theodore H. Friedman in 1994, the year his license to practice was revoked after he was accused of professional misconduct. It was restored in 2010.

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Miller scores hat-trick in record-breaking Australia win over Samoa

Desiree Miller's first-half hat-trick helps Australia set a new record for their biggest ever Women's Rugby World Cup win, as they see off Samoa 73-0 to go top of Pool A at the Salford Community St...

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Sam Nicoresti’s Baby Doomer wins best comedy show award at Edinburgh fringe 2025

Playful set about Nicoresti’s life as a trans woman wins main award, with Ayoade Bamgboye named best newcomerThe Edinburgh comedy award, the annual “Oscar of comedy” given to the best show at the f...

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Family of UK aid volunteer reportedly killed in Ukraine ‘disappointed’ by Foreign Office

Relatives of Annie Lewis Marffy in ‘red-tape limbo’ over recovery of her body and issuing of death certificateThe family of a British aid volunteer reportedly killed in a drone strike in Ukraine sa...

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Australia's Miller bags hat-trick in record 11-try win

Australia score 73 points against a helpless Samoa to record their largest-ever Women's Rugby World Cup victory in a perfect start to their tournament campaign.

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‘Not everyone can handle it!’ Discover the raunchy, relentless sounds taking over Caribbean carnivals

At Notting Hill carnival this weekend you’ll hear the sound of bouyon and dennery segment, mutated subgenres full of sexualised lyrics. The creators explain how this deliriously fun music went vira...

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Miller scores hat-trick as Australia run riot over Samoa in first half

Australia's Desiree Miller scores a first-half hat-trick in their opening game against Samoa at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

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‘Without water nothing can exist’: the Malawians repeatedly displaced by drought

Unpredictable weather fuelled by the climate crisis is forcing millions from their homes, with many struggling to access waterJulius Chibonda has moved twice in the past 16 months in search of enou...

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'Their start has been woeful' - What's going wrong for Potter and West Ham?

Football Focus's Chris Sutton, Glen Murray and Alex Scott discuss the issues Graham Potter is facing at West Ham after they lost their opening two Premier League games of the new season, conceding...

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Japan’s Ishiba hosts South Korea’s Lee before key Trump summit

Lee's visit comes two days before his crucial first summit in Washington, DC, with US President Donald Trump.

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Killing by remote control

Hind Hassan looks at the military tech that is changing the face of modern warfare: drones and AI.

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Ministers delay planning decision on Chinese ‘super-embassy’ in London

Date pushed back to October amid concerns over redacted drawings in plans for 20,000-sq-metre complexMinisters have delayed a decision on whether to grant planning permission to a proposed Chinese...

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Do heatwaves, wildfires and travel costs signal the end of the holiday abroad?

Leading researcher forecasts ‘beginning of the age of non-tourism’ despite industry returning to pre-pandemic highsIt was a prediction nobody wanted to hear. On the main stage of the world’s bigges...

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Criminally good: the return of the high-class crime flick

A wave of smart, original mysteries, thrillers and heist dramas arrives this autumn from auteurs including Paul Thomas Anderson, Spike Lee, Kelly Reichardt and Darren Aronofsky• See all of our unmi...

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‘It has cycled back around’: Brick Lane and Bradford fear a repeat of infamous far-right clashes

British south Asian communities worry protests against asylum hotels could lead to outbursts of extreme violenceThe shoppers and shopkeepers of White Abbey Road in Bradford well remember a time alm...

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Climate Change Is Bringing Legionnaire’s Disease to a Town Near You

This deadly bacteria, which hits low-income people the hardest, was once an “only in New York” problem. Extreme heat is now increasing its prevalence.

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Steph Curry's Under Rated golf tour hits Europe

NBA superstar Steph Curry has launched the Under Rated golf tour which provides playing opportunities for those who need access to the game and the tour's second European event has just taken place...

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'Sesko is better than I imagined!' | Amorim explains 'different spirit' at Man Utd

Ruben Amorim claims that new signing Benjamin Sesko is even better than he'd imagined and discusses a wide range of topics surrounding the club at the start of the season.

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US Government Seeks Medical Records of Trans Youth

Plus: Google wants billions of Chrome users to install an emergency fix, Kristi Noem is on the move, and North Korean IT workers are everywhere.

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Tiny protein dismantles the toxic clumps behind Alzheimer’s

St. Jude researchers revealed that midkine blocks amyloid beta from forming harmful clumps linked to Alzheimer’s. Without it, the damaging assemblies accelerate, but with it, growth halts. The find...

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An Unusual Sight Over Canada’s Arctic: Wildfire Smoke

Wildfires in northern Saskatchewan.

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Time for a reality check: Britain cannot be a big player on the world stage unless we speak more languages | Sophia Smith Galer

For all the talk of addressing the problem, things have got worse. Which is criminal when there is so much we could doLots of people told me to not study languages – including my own (monolingual)...

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Young country diary: The summer smell of ‘black gold’ in our compost heap

Manchester: The woodlice, worms, slugs and snails are all working hard to make the compost as good as possible The fresh “forest floor” smell filled my nostrils as Mum twisted the lid off the compo...

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Arteta on his desire to dig for Premier League gold with Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reiterated his desire to "dig for gold" this season in the Premier League and feels the club are ready to go to the next level.

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Gear News of the Week: Always-Recording Smart Glasses, and Google Teases a New Nest Speaker

Plus: Masimo sues the US Customs and Border Protection over the Apple Watch's blood oxygen sensor, Insta360 has a new action camera, and BikeOn's power meter is tiny and affordable.

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After Gaza Famine Report, U.S. Is Mostly Silent and Israel Defiant

A charity kitchen distributing food in Gaza City on Friday. A new U.N.-backed report found that the city and surrounding areas had experienced famine.

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Tiny reactor boosts fusion with a sponge-like trick

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have shown that a small bench-top reactor can enhance nuclear fusion rates by electrochemically loading a metal with deuterium fuel. Unlike massive...

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From googling 'what is rugby?' to playing in a World Cup

Linda Djougang tells BBC Sport about her rugby journey, from travelling from Cameroon to Ireland aged nine, to playing for her adopted country in a World Cup.

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Ukrainian family’s prisoner of war son returns, changed by trauma

Mr. Hrebinyk with his mother and sisters.

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South Park has become the most important TV show of the Trump 2.0 era | Jesse Hassenger

This season of the long-running animated sitcom has aimed its ire at the cruelty and stupidity of an administration others have found hard to successfully ridiculeI’ll admit it: I’m more of a Simps...

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Scientists discover forgotten particle that could unlock quantum computers

Scientists may have uncovered the missing piece of quantum computing by reviving a particle once dismissed as useless. This particle, called the neglecton, could give fragile quantum systems the fu...

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Texas Senate approves redrawn congressional map favouring Republicans

Governor Greg Abbott is expected to quickly sign it into law, though Democrats have vowed to challenge it in court.

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Will Israel choose truce or war?

Journalist and author Jeremy Scahill argues that Israel is feigning ignorance if it thinks Hamas will surrender.

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A former federal prosecutor reviews legal options against assertive presidential power

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Politico's Ankush Khardori about what legal checks remain as the Trump administration flexes presidential power.

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Week in Politics: Trump and Putin; possible rate cuts; lawmakers and redistricting

We discuss the latest political developments, including President Trump's crackdown in Wahington, D.C., and redistricting efforts in Texas and California.

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What's the Canadian movement known as 'elbows up' and its link to tariffs?

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Donna Noade Reardon, mayor of St. John, New Brunswick, about how President Trump's tariffs have affected her province as well as Canada's relationship with the U.S.

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Marching bands! Big entrances! Sing-alongs! 36 of our favorite game-day traditions

With a new season here, we look at some of the wild, wacky, wonderful reasons we love college football.

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Members of far-right party organising asylum hotel protests across UK, Facebook posts show

Activists from Homeland party, which split from Patriotic Alternative, set up groups to spread protests beyond EppingMembers of a far-right nationalist party are helping to organise protests outsid...

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Silicon Valley is full of wealthy men who think they’re victims, says Nick Clegg

Former Lib Dem leader and Meta strategist writes in new book that power in tech capital is interlaced with ‘self pity’Silicon Valley is full of hubris and hugely wealthy and macho men who think the...

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Women’s groups hail Noel Clarke libel defeat as victory for victims and press freedom

Campaigners say judgment shows powerful men cannot hide behind money and libel laws to silence accusersWomen’s groups have said a high court judgment dismissing a libel claim against the Guardian b...

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The Guide #205: In an age of streaming clutter, why not rediscover Britain’s rich documentary past?

In this week’s newsletter: From Molly Dineen’s humane portraits to Channel 4’s wild experiments, the golden age of British TV documentaries ​offers more than the streamers’ endless banal choiceThe...

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KPopped: the bizarre musical duel where South Korea’s hottest stars make the Spice Girls look like dead weight

This battle of the bands-style show teams western pop artists with K-pop stars to retool their songs. And it isn’t exactly flattering to the likes of Boy George, Vanilla Ice and TLCI would like to...

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Scientists found the missing nutrients bees need — Colonies grew 15-fold

Scientists have developed a breakthrough food supplement that could help save honeybees from devastating declines. By engineering yeast to produce six essential sterols found in pollen, researchers...

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Most of Earth’s species came from explosive bursts of evolution

A new study reveals that the majority of Earth’s species stem from a few evolutionary explosions, where new traits or habitats sparked rapid diversification. From flowers to birds, these bursts exp...

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'Inspiring' & 'tough' - World Cup debutants Brazil

Brazil will make their Rugby World Cup debut on Sunday against South Africa after only playing 16 Tests in their history.

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A new Indian bill punishes jailed politicians: Why has it sparked outrage?

Elected representatives jailed for 30 days on serious charges could lose their posts – even without a conviction.

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LIVE: Israel kills over 70 in Gaza as UN warns of famine ‘survival crisis’

Gaza's Health Ministry says at least 71 people were killed in the past 24 hours across the Palestinian territory.

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Miners from 1980s strikes return to picket line … at mining museum

Former coalminers join fellow museum staff in strike over pay which is due to last until mid-September“Who’d have thought we’d be doing this again?” Arthur Scargill said earlier this week, raising...

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Sorry, Baby to Earl Sweatshirt: the week in rave reviews

A deft drama about the aftermath of a sexual assault and glitchy dispatches from hip-hop’s ‘otherground’. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews Continu...

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Eddington to Deftones: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Midsommar director Ari Aster’s latest is a neo-western starring Joaquin Phoenix, while the perennial California metallers return with another album of apocalyptic noiseEddingtonOut now From Heredi...

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‘If I felt Zuckerberg and Sandberg were monsters, I wouldn’t have worked at Meta’: Nick Clegg on tech bros, AI and Starmer’s half measures

When Britain’s former deputy PM took a job at Meta, nothing could have prepared him for the ‘cloying conformity’ of the tech world. So why does he still think social media is a force for good?• Rea...

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TV tonight: nail-biting French war drama Dark Hearts

The second season kicks off with plenty of action. Plus: a fantastic night of funk music with Emmy-winning director Stanley Nelson Jr. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Four Continue readin...

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Men's and Women's Round One US Open draw and results

The full draw for the men's and women's singles tournament at the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.

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Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off PCs

Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.

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South Korea fires warning shots at North Korean troops crossing border

Pyongyang's state media call the shots a "deliberate provocation", as the South Korean leader begins visit to US and Japan.

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How English costs the English

The disadvantages of having the world’s language

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Tech stocks are sending a warning

Sell-off provides a reminder of the risks of the sector’s dominance in public and private markets

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Foreign nationals among 5 killed in New York state tour bus crash

Passengers from China, India, Philippines, the Middle East and US were on board the bus when it crashed at full speed.

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Can the new India-China bonhomie reshape trade and hurt the US in Asia?

Trump's tariffs and shifting geopolitical winds have pulled India and China closer. That could undercut the US-led Quad.

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China, India watch as Myanmar rebels advance on strategic western frontier

Arakan Army rebels seize 14 of 17 townships in Rakhine and pledge to liberate entire frontier state in western Myanmar.

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These asteroids share a strange fingerprint from billions of years ago

Scientists studying asteroids found that two seemingly unrelated types share a strange dusty coating of troilite. By using polarization of light instead of traditional spectra, they uncovered evide...

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Are we accidentally broadcasting our location to alien civilizations?

Earth may already be broadcasting its presence to alien civilizations without realizing it. A new study shows that our deep-space transmissions, especially those aimed at Mars and interplanetary sp...

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North Korea accuses South Korean troops of firing warning shots near border

Pyongyang claims South Korea's army fired more than 10 warning shots from a machinegun towards North Korean troops.

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Why India's Election Commission is facing a test of credibility

The polling monitor is facing heat over voter roll revision and allegations of vote theft, that it has denied.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,276

Here are the key events on day 1,276 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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One-way ticket to Vietnam: Catherine Leroy’s fearless war photography – in pictures

In 1966, 21-year-old French photojournalist Catherine Leroy ventured into the chaos of the Vietnam war, capturing the raw emotion and humanity of troops and civilians alike. Now, Leroy’s photos are...

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