Government pledges £1.5m for two new cricket domes
The government has pledged £1.5m for two new indoor domes in Luton and Lancashire - but hopes of grassroots cricket receiving an anticipated huge cash injection remain in doubt.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,278
Here are the key events on day 1,278 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Israel has destroyed more than 1,000 buildings in Gaza City: Civil Defence
Israeli attacks kill 51 Palestinians across Gaza, as Netanyahu's government ignores international pleas to halt war.
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Grealish thrives on width and 'feeling loved' in new home
Rob Green and Troy Deeney analyse the performance of Jack Grealish in Everton's 2-0 win over Brighton in their first Premier League game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
bbc.com
England's Botterman wants to become 'best in the world' in her position
England loosehead prop Hannah Botterman says she wants to become the "best in the world" in her position after helping the Red Roses to an emphatic victory over USA in the opening game of the home...
skysports.com
Spain’s August heatwave was ‘most intense on record’, weather agency says
AEMET says the 16-day August heatwave was part of a 'trend toward more extreme summers' due to climate change.
aljazeera.com
Fleetwood wins Tour Championship for first PGA Tour title
England's Tommy Fleetwood wins the Tour Championship by three shots to claim his first PGA Tour victory.
bbc.com
Defending champion Sabalenka through in New York
Aryna Sabalenka begins her US Open title defence with victory over Rebeka Masarova in front of new assistant coach Max Mirnyi.
bbc.com
Teething problems for Man Utd's £200m frontline
Manchester United have spent £200m on new forwards, but their only Premier League goal so far was scored by a Fulham player.
bbc.com
Raducanu reveals new coach helping her 'not be a perfectionist'
Emma Raducanu says new coach Francisco Roig is helping her "not be a perfectionist" after an impressive straight-sets win in the first round of the US Open.
skysports.com
Wales have nothing to lose against Canada - Jones
Kelsey Jones says Wales will have "nothing to lose" when they take on Pool B favourites Canada at the Rugby World Cup, after a tough opening loss to Scotland.
bbc.com
Greaves wins ninth straight Women's Series title as winning streak hits 58 matches
Beau Greaves claimed her ninth straight Women's Series title and took her winning streak on that circuit to 58 matches after triumphing in Events 19 and 20 in Milton Keynes.
skysports.com
Grealish shines in Everton's first win at new stadium
Jack Grealish gets two assists as Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner score to give Everton a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion and a strong start to life at the Hill Dickinson stadium.
bbc.com
Tens of thousands march across world in support of Palestinians in Gaza
Rallies take place across Australia's major towns and cities as well as in other countries including Malaysia and Kenya.
aljazeera.com
Defending champions New Zealand start with win over spirited Spain
Jorja Miller scores two tries as defending Women's Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand see off Spain 54-8, despite playing the final half an hour with 13 players.
bbc.com
Scheffler somehow makes bogey after hitting opening shot out of bounds!
Scottie Scheffler hit his opening tee shot out of bounds before impressively recovering to make just bogey on the first hole of his final round at the Tour Championship.
skysports.com
New Zealand beat battling Spain with 13 players
Defending champions New Zealand start their quest for a record-extending seventh Women's Rugby World Cup with a curious 54-8 win over Spain at York Community Stadium.
bbc.com
MPs voice alarm at rise in online abuse over immigration debate
After further demonstrations at hotels housing asylum seekers, MPs say harassment is worse than during BrexitMPs have raised the alarm about a rise in abuse linked to debates around immigration, wi...
theguardian.com
Fleetwood wins Tour Championship, FedEx Cup
After many near-misses, Tommy Fleetwood finally notched his first PGA Tour victory Sunday after posting a 2-under 68 to finish 18 under in the Tour Championship, three strokes ahead of Russell Henl...
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Smith Rowe finds equaliser against Man Utd!
Fulham find an equaliser against Manchester United through Emile Smith Rowe.
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Four golds as GB are third at Canoe Sprint Worlds
Hope Gordon and Charlotte Henshaw win two medals apiece as Great Britain finish third in the medal table at the Canoe Sprint World Championships.
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Where Cal Raleigh's catcher HR record ranks among all-time surprising power seasons
The Mariners slugger made long ball history. Here's how his year stacks up with other shocking breakouts.
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Vingegaard takes Vuelta lead with long-awaited win
Jonas Vingegaard claims his first World Tour win in more than a year as he edges out Giulio Ciccone to take stage two of the Vuelta a Espana.
bbc.com
Gyokeres celebration gone wrong! Root punishes no-ball with match-winning innings
Joe Root hit a match-winning 64 not out off 41 balls for Trent Rockets against Welsh Fire after being reprieved by a no-ball on nought.
skysports.com
Ghislaine Maxwell’s testimony says a lot about our dystopia
That the US president needs a character certificate from a convicted criminal is quite befitting.
aljazeera.com
Everton and Grealish make perfect start at stunning new home
Jack Grealish provides the inspiration and smiles as Everton make the perfect start at their magnificent new stadium, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
bbc.com
Lionel Taylor, a Top A.F.L. Receiver, Dies at 89
Lionel Taylor of the Denver Broncos in 1966, five years after he set a record by catching 100 passes in a season.
nytimes.com
Arsenal get Saka and Odegaard injury boost
Arsenal receive a boost as scans on Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard suggest neither has suffered a long-term injury.
bbc.com
Raleigh hits 48th HR to tie MLB mark for catchers
Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 48th home run on Sunday against the Athletics, tying the single-season record for catchers.
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The Guardian view on build-to-rent: hardly a solution to the housing crisis | Editorial
Labour is hoping that big investors will build more homes. But there’s no guarantee they will be genuinely affordableTo an outside eye, English cities might seem deliberately designed to foment a h...
theguardian.com
Brewers celebrate legendary broadcaster Uecker
The Brewers paid tribute to longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker, who died in January at age 90, in star-studded pregame ceremony.
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Jordan & Kobe signed card sells for record $12.9m
An anonymous bidder pays a record £9.56m ($12.9m) at an auction for a basketball card signed by Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant making it the most expensive sports collectible card in history.
bbc.com
'There will be a resolution & we need three new players' - Nuno on Forest future
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirto Santo says there "will be a resolution" when asked about his future at the club, but adds that they need three new players, following their draw against Cryst...
bbc.com
Grealish stars as Everton give new stadium perfect opening
Highlights from the Premier League clash between Everton and Brighton.
skysports.com
South Africa overpower debutants Brazil in dominant win
South Africa score ten tries in their 66-6 victory over debutants Brazil to get off the mark in their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign at Franklin's Gardens.
bbc.com
Annie Stainer, 79, Dies; Enigmatic Mime Who Performed With David Bowie
She later became a powerful solo artist in her own right, creating a dance trilogy steeped in myth and feminine archetypes.
nytimes.com
Why protesters in the UK are being arrested under ‘terror’ laws
Why some protests in the UK are being criminalised, and what that means for free speech.
aljazeera.com
Hele hat-trick helps South Africa beat debutants Brazil
Number eight Aseza Hele scores a hat-trick as South Africa comfortably beat Women's Rugby World Cup debutants Brazil in Northampton.
bbc.com
South African Hele scores hat-trick against debutants Brazil
Aseza Hele scores two first-half tries before finishing a brilliant break to wrap up her hat-trick as South Africa dominate debutants Brazil in the Women's Rugby World Cup.
bbc.com
Private equity fundraising slides as sector’s downturn deepens
Firms are struggling to raise money even as they offer discounts to attract new investors
ft.com
St Mirren draw 'not end of the world' - Rangers' Martin
A third straight Scottish Premiership draw at St Mirren is "not the end of the world" for Rangers, says head coach Russell Martin.
bbc.com
Ireland return to World Cup with 'one of our best performances'
Injured Ireland back row Dorothy Wall says Ireland ended their eight-year World Cup wait with one of their "best ever performances" against Japan.
bbc.com
Starling Lawrence, Editor Who Uncovered Best Sellers, Dies at 82
Starling Lawrence at his family estate in Connecticut in 2006. He was an editor at W.W. Norton & Company for more than five decades.
nytimes.com
‘We’re trying to call on everybody that we can’: South Australia scrambles to fight its pulsating algal bloom
State considers its options to control Karenia mikimotoi, which has left beaches littered with dead seaweed and sealifeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew satellite image...
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Ozzie Rodriguez, Off Off Broadway Mainstay and Archivist, Dies at 81
An actor, director and playwright for La MaMa Experimental Theater Club, he later found an even more distinct role: curating its vast archive.
nytimes.com
New season, same struggling Man United: Myriad problems exposed
Where are Man United struggling so far this season? Well, to start: goalkeeper, captain, midfielders, goal-scorers and more...
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More than 500,000 ordered to evacuate as typhoon heads for Vietnam
Typhoon Kajiki is brushing past Hainan in China before heading for Vietnam, forecasters say.
bbc.com
Three sisters drown in migrant boat in Mediterranean, rescuers say
There was "sheer horror" when survivors realised that the girls aged nine, 11 and 17 had died, a rescuer says.
bbc.com
iPhone 17, the ‘thinnest iPhone ever,’ and everything else we’re expecting out of Apple’s hardware event
From a new slim iPhone Air model to redesigned AirPods, here's what to expect from this year's Apple event.
techcrunch.com
Marc Marquez wins Hungarian MotoGP for seventh straight victory
The six-time MotoGP world champion is undefeated since June and is rapidly closing in on another riders title.
aljazeera.com
Humpy Wheeler, NASCAR’s Greatest Showman, Dies at 86
Humpy Wheeler at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 1989. Hired by the speedway’s founder, Bruton Smith, in 1975, he ran it for more than three decades.
nytimes.com
'One of Ireland's best ever performances' - Wall
BBC Sport pundits Dorothy Wall and Anna Caplice say Ireland's Women's Rugby World Cup win over Japan was one of their "best ever performances".
bbc.com
Ireland see off resilient Japan to win Women's Rugby World Cup opener
Eve Higgins pounced with the key try as Ireland emerged from a test of character to launch their World Cup with a 42-14 victory over Japan.
skysports.com
Elon Musk says xAI has open sourced Grok 2.5
Elon Musk’s xAI has made an older version of its AI model Grok — specifically, the model weights used to shape Grok 2.5 — available on the open source platform Hugging Face.
techcrunch.com
Best 360 Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed
It’s a small world after all, and these cameras can capture all of it at once, giving you a 360-degree view.
wired.com
Jerry Adler, Actor in ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 96
Actor Jerry Adler in 2008. He gained critical acclaim in the 1992 film “The Public Eye” with Joe Pesci.
nytimes.com
Impressive six-try Ireland open up with win over Japan
Ireland score six tries, all from different scorers, in a brilliant 42-14 win over Japan in Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton.
bbc.com
Israeli protesters confront far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir
A group of protesters confronted Israel's National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, accusing him of pursuing war.
aljazeera.com
David Ketchum, Who Played the Cooped-Up Agent 13 on ‘Get Smart,’ Dies at 97
On “Get Smart,” David Ketchum played Agent 13, who was frequently forced into tight spaces on his assignments for Control, a fictional intelligence agency.
nytimes.com
Ireland breeze past Japan in World Cup opener
Ireland open their World Cup campaign with a six-try victory over Japan in an impressive display at Franklin's Gardens.
bbc.com
Notting Hill carnival and night surfing: photos of the weekend
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Hunter stars as Ireland beat Germany in qualifier
Ireland record their highest-ever T20 run total to thrash Germany once again and win their fourth Women's T20 World Cup European qualifier in Rotterdam.
bbc.com
Ayunga goal increases pressure on Rangers and Martin!
St Mirren striker Jonah Ayunga found space in the Rangers defence and stormed through on goal before producing a confident finish.
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'Take a bow!' - Higgins intercepts pass & runs length of pitch to score
Eve Higgins' brilliant interception leads to her running the length of the pitch to score Ireland's fifth try in their Rugby World Cup Pool C match against Japan in Northampton.
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Golden Time (and Other Behavioural Management Strategies) review – a magic hour
Pleasance Dome, EdinburghKate Ireland’s warmly delivered one-woman show considers the pressures of productivity, rules and rewards at school and beyondShe has been given 60 minutes out of her audie...
theguardian.com
Best Heart Rate Monitors (2025), WIRED Tested and Reviewed
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on your pulse—and many other heart-related metrics.
wired.com
Israel pounds Gaza City in preparation for planned offensive
Sixty-four people were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry said.
bbc.com
After the Taliban cut Afghan drug production, new suppliers emerge
In this episode, @alexgatopoulos examines developments in a trade that helps fuel wars around the globe
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Australia inflict South Africa's record ODI defeat
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Cameron Green smashed blistering hundreds as Australia steamrollered South Africa by 276 runs in the final one-day international in Mackay.
skysports.com
‘Optimism is very important, especially now’: why Sammy Virji’s joyful dance tracks are conquering the world
His masterful mix of all that is good from the UK bass scene has led to Coachella success and collabs with Giggs and Skepta – the future looks bright for this bashful star• See all of our unmissabl...
theguardian.com
Composer John Williams says he ‘never liked film music very much’
Exclusive: The creator of some of cinema’s most memorable music says it pales in comparison to the great worksAs one of the greatest composers in film, John Williams has written some of the most me...
theguardian.com
Live on Sky: Everton host Brighton in first game at new stadium LIVE!
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Anti-refugee protesters in the UK rally against hotels for asylum seekers
Far-right protesters and anti-racism campaigners have faced off at rallies across the UK against hotels housing asylum
aljazeera.com
Protesters rally across Australian cities to demand end to Gaza genocide
Australians join nationwide rallies for Palestine after statehood recognition strains ties with Israel.
aljazeera.com
15 Best White Noise Machines (2025): Lectrofan, Snooz, Hatch, and More
Help the whole family catch more z’s with soothing background noise from our favorite sound machines.
wired.com
Ireland score first World Cup try in eight years to take lead over Japan
Flying winger Amee-Leigh Costigan scores Ireland's first World Cup try in eight years as they take an early lead over Japan in their Women's Rugby World Cup match in Northampton.
bbc.com
There is something worse than starvation in Gaza
It is Israel killing hope with its ceasefire negotiations games.
aljazeera.com
Flags as symbols of prejudice, not pride – and a distinct air of menace. Welcome to England 2025 | John Harris
The rapid spread of these banners is unsettling – and shows how the hard right is reaching people and places the left cannotIt was a sun-soaked weekday in the West Country, and all I could think ab...
theguardian.com
Extinct human relatives left a genetic gift that helped people thrive in the Americas
Scientists have discovered that a gene called MUC19, inherited from Denisovans through ancient interbreeding, may have played a vital role in helping Indigenous ancestors adapt as they migrated int...
sciencedaily.com
Kemi Badenoch reveals ‘hysterical’ level of personal attacks faced as a black woman
Tory leader tells Sunday Times she is surprised at amount of racism she has experienced since being electedKemi Badenoch has spoken openly about the racism she has suffered as the first black woman...
theguardian.com
Dining across the divide: ‘I was really hardline about immigration – but her struggles softened me a bit’
Illegal immigration and the climate crisis were hotly debated by the novelist and the former tram driver. But did they end up on the same track?Sunyi, 38, WakefieldOccupation Novelist Continue read...
theguardian.com
Don’t let Donald Trump undermine your faith in the climate fight | Gina McCarthy
The president’s fossil-fuel obsession can’t stop global progress, writes the former Environmental Protection Agency headOver the past decade, the United States has turned technologies into tools th...
theguardian.com
Arundhati Roy on her fugitive childhood: ‘My knees were full of scars and cuts – a sign of my wild, imperfect, fatherless life’
When war broke out between India and China, the author and her brother were taken by their mother on a chaotic journey from hill station squat to an eccentric household in Kerala. Would they ever f...
theguardian.com
Beware populist economics
History suggests the political approach ends in unsustainable debt and lower GDP
ft.com
The Hidden Ingredients Behind AI’s Creativity
Image generators are designed to mimic their training data, so where does their apparent creativity come from? A recent study suggests that it’s an inevitable by-product of their architecture.
wired.com
Zelensky Marks Ukraine’s Independence Day With Diplomacy in Kyiv and a Plea for Peace
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada shaking hands with President Volodymyr Zelensky during Independence Day celebrations on Sunday in Kyiv, Ukraine.
nytimes.com
Watch: Solar-powered cars start epic Australian outback race
Thirty-four teams from all over the world are competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
bbc.com
Home Office to overhaul asylum appeals system as it tries to clear claims backlog
Yvette Cooper to introduce new system of ‘professional adjudicators’ to hear appeals by rejected asylum seekersYvette Cooper will prevent judges from hearing appeals from rejected asylum seekers as...
theguardian.com
Is It Ever Legal—or Ethical—to Remove DRM?
Digital Rights Management software makes it difficult to copy movies, music, ebooks, and games that you already own. There are ways around it, but breaking DRM opens up legal and ethical concerns.
wired.com
Al Jazeera films in Gaza’s empty warehouse as Israeli-made famine deepens
Al Jazeera's Ibrahim al-Khalili reports from inside the empty main UNRWA warehouse in Gaza City.
aljazeera.com
With tax speculation festering, Rachel Reeves needs to show her hand | Richard Partington
The chancellor seems to be waiting for a clearer economic picture to emerge but that is not how government worksThe cruel summer of speculation is here. Barely a day passes without the chancellor,...
theguardian.com
Did Israel know over 80 percent of those it killed in Gaza were civilians?
A leaked military report suggests only 17 percent of those killed in Gaza were fighters.
aljazeera.com
Scientists unlock nature’s secret to superfast mini robots
Ripple bugs’ fan-like legs inspired engineers to build the Rhagobot, a tiny robot with self-morphing fans. By mimicking these insects’ passive, ultra-fast movements, the robot gains speed, control,...
sciencedaily.com
Labour to abolish most short prison sentences in England and Wales
Exclusive: Legislation that will include Texas-style scheme to shorten jail time expected to be rolled out this yearMinisters will legislate next month to abolish most short prison sentences, tough...
theguardian.com
UK sets out overhaul of asylum appeals process as protests continue
Home secretary Yvette Cooper under pressure to show she is addressing backlog
ft.com
More than 30 jihadists killed in air strikes, Nigerian military says
Concern is mounting about "war-time levels of slaughter" in Nigeria, including a resurgence of jihadist activity.
bbc.com
NFL betting guide: Four keys to help you navigate the 2025 season, plus early picks
Ben Solak looks at bets to take advantage of -- and ones to avoid -- and offers his strategy and early plays for the 2025 season.
espn.com
Week in Pictures: From Israeli-made famine in Gaza to wildfires in Spain
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
aljazeera.com
‘Reminded me of Agatha Christie’: the shocking true story behind Ron Howard’s Eden
Author Abbott Kahler, who inspired the film starring Jude Law and Sydney Sweeney, tells the stranger-than-fiction tale of mayhem on a remote island“Was Dr. Ritter, With His Steel Teeth, Poisoned in...
theguardian.com
Premier League updates: Everton host Brighton at new stadium
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Why the Donbas Is the Key to the Ukraine War
Talks of a cease-fire in Ukraine have centered on the Donbas, a valued region for both sides and where most of the fighting is taking place. Michael Schwirtz, a global intelligence correspondent, a...
nytimes.com
Why Delaware felt the pressure to finally jump to FBS
As one of two new programs to make the jump to FBS, Delaware is ready to prove itself at a higher level.
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China’s Tropical Resort Island Orders Evacuations as Typhoon Kajiki Nears
Resorts in Sanya, on the Chinese island of Hainan, in June.
nytimes.com
‘Luke Combs has ruined Fast Car for me’: Martha Wainwright’s honest playlist
The folk-pop star would try Fleetwood Mac at karaoke and is scarred by her parents’ sex music. But which musical theatre ballad does she secretly like?The song that changed my life My mom was Kate...
theguardian.com
Out of the seven new NFL head coaches, who's the most (and least) set up for success?
A lot can impact a coach's first season -- but stats can tell a big part of the story, and what could be next.
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NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 33rd SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station
Following a successful launch of NASA’s SpaceX 33rd commercial resupply mission, new scientific experiments and cargo for the agency are bound for the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon...
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Argentina claim first win over All Blacks on home soil
Argentina claimed a first ever home Test victory over New Zealand as they beat the All Blacks 29-23 in Buenos Aires.
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Transfer rumors, news: Al Ittihad line up bid for Man Utd's Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes is still attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea still working to make room for Garnacho, Simons
Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons remain summer targets for Chelsea if they can move others out. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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The making of Spain and Arsenal's humble magician
The inside story of Ballon d'Or nominee Mariona Caldentey's journey to becoming one of the world's best footballers.
bbc.com
Raducanu back in 'happy place' as US Open begins
Emma Raducanu says she is finally seeing the US Open as her "happy place" as she returns to the scene of her fairytale New York victory.
bbc.com
Trout farm in Cotswolds tourist hotspot accused of welfare abuses
Exclusive: Charity says footage shows fish being struck repeatedly and at least one child taking part in killing fishAnimal welfare campaigners allege that a “harrowing series of welfare abuses” ha...
theguardian.com
David Byrne, Little Simz, Jasmine.4.t and more: the best music of autumn 2025
From CMAT’s provocative pop to Taylor Swift’s 12th album, plus tours from Kneecap, Lady Gaga and Stereolab, here’s the pop not to miss – while in classical, Mark-Anthony Turnage adapts The Railway...
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My cultural awakening: an ancient statue made me fall in love with my fat body
I spent decades being ashamed of the way I look. Then a visit to the Natural History Museum changed everythingI still remember the moment my body image issues began as if it were yesterday. Th...
theguardian.com
As Everton move: How do teams fare at new stadiums?
Everton will start competitive life at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium against Brighton - but how do Premier League sides usually fare at their new grounds?
bbc.com
Smithsonian artists and scholars respond to White House list of objectionable art
A page published by the White House entitled "President Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian" lists exhibits, educational sites and more that the administration seems to take issue with.
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‘A dangerous moment’: the emboldening of Britain’s far right
In a summer of anti-migrant rallies, flags and nationalistic rhetoric, observers warn there is a lack of government voices pushing backThe Bell hotel in Epping has seen a lot since it was built in...
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TV tonight: James Norton’s blood-splattered Battle of Hastings epic
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Emily Beecham also star in the very gory King & Conqueror. Plus: start your engines for Ru Paul’s newest queens! Here’s what to watch this eveningSunday, 9.10pm, BBC O...
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‘There’s something very interesting about boring’: Martin Parr on his life in pictures
From Benidorm sunbathers to British birdwatchers, for nearly 70 years the photographer has captured the magic of the mundane. What drew him to his subjects - and what do they tell us about a changi...
theguardian.com
LIVE: Israel pounds Gaza; protesters across globe denounce Gaza City famine
People protest around the world as Israel continues push to seize Gaza City where famine has been declared.
aljazeera.com
Five things Wales must put right to save World Cup
Wales must pick through the wreckage of a record loss to Scotland in time to beat Canada next weekend.
bbc.com
Jupiter’s core isn’t what we thought
For years, scientists thought Jupiter’s strange interior was the result of a massive collision in its youth. But new research suggests that the planet’s diffuse, “fuzzy” core wasn’t born from a cat...
sciencedaily.com
Peace Talks in Ukraine All Lead to the Donbas
Ukrainian soldiers firing toward a Russian target in the Donetsk region this year. The Donbas, made up of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, has become the focus of territorial disputes between Ukrai...
nytimes.com
As Other Israelis Die in War, Ultra-Orthodox Resist Call to Fight
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man being carried by Israeli security forces during a protest against conscription last week in Kfar Yona.
nytimes.com
The race to stop mirror organisms
If created, these versions of the building blocks of life could lead to environmental and ecological disaster
ft.com
Spotify signals further price rises as it rolls out new services
Price increases and cost-cutting led to streamer’s first annual profit last year
ft.com
South Korea’s president heads into Trump talks on troops, trade and Pyongyang
Leftwing leader Lee Jae Myung will seek to dispel reputation as anti-American and pro-China at White House summit
ft.com
Strange ripples frozen in Mars’ sands could hold keys to human survival
Perseverance is exploring Mars’ sandy ripples, strange frozen waves that could reveal how wind still shapes the planet. Along the way it uncovered unusual helmet-shaped rocks, sparking new question...
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Closest and brightest fast radio burst ever detected by astronomers
Astronomers have detected the closest and brightest fast radio burst ever recorded, a dazzling signal from a galaxy just 130 million light-years away. The extraordinary flash, nicknamed RBFLOAT, ou...
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Why tiny bee brains could hold the key to smarter AI
Researchers discovered that bees use flight movements to sharpen brain signals, enabling them to recognize patterns with remarkable accuracy. A digital model of their brain shows that this movement...
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'Holy grail' MJ-Kobe card sells for record $12.9M
A 1-of-1 signed Michael Jordan/Kobe Bryant card broke the record for most expensive sports card sold at auction, closing at $12.932 million Saturday night.
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Government plans to overhaul asylum appeals system
The government would establish a new and independent body, with the aim of hearing cases more quickly.
bbc.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,277
Here are the key events on day 1,277 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
North Korea’s Kim oversees test-firing of new air defence missiles: Report
Report comes a day before US President Donald Trump's summit with his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jae-myung.
aljazeera.com
Cortes silences WS demons, dominates Dodgers
The Padres' Nestor Cortes, who gave up the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history last October, faced his Dodgers demons and tossed six brilliant innings in a 5-1 win.
espn.com
Joint leader Fleetwood has 'amazing opportunity' at Tour Championship
England's Tommy Fleetwood says he plans to "enjoy" Sunday's final round as he chases his first PGA Tour victory at the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta.
bbc.com
Highlights: Argentina claim historic win over New Zealand
Highlights from the The Rugby Championship clash between Argentina and New Zealand.
skysports.com
Hope, joy, absurdity and marvel: there is so much more to our world story than loss
Amid environmental tragedy, a hidden world of curiosity and wonder still exists. And in this, says Natalie Kyriacou, we can find glimmers of hopeThe last great auk, it is said, was strangled uncere...
theguardian.com
Catalans THRASH Castleford in Super League clash
Highlights from the Betfred Super League clash between Catalans Dragons and Castleford Tigers.