'A rivalry to run and run - a sensational night at Newcastle'
Newcastle United and Liverpool is shaping up as the Premier League new rivalry after a night of drama on Tyneside, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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Schools, care homes and sports clubs sold off to pay spiralling council debt
Hundreds of council-owned buildings being sold as local authorities seek to reduce debts of £122bn.
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Slot critical of Newcastle approach: That wasn't a football match
Arne Slot criticised Newcastle's approach in Liverpool's dramatic 3-2 win at St James' Park, declaring "that wasn't a football match" when asked for his assessment of the game.
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Road to Battlefield: Central Eurasia’s largest startup competition in history sends four winners to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield
The startup ecosystem in Central Eurasia is having its moment. What started as 485 applications from across 27 countries including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzst...
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Israel bombs hospital, kills journalists, medics, dozens more across Gaza
'Double-tap' attack on Nasser Hospital kills at least 21 Palestinians and draws global condemnation.
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Slain Al Jazeera journalist died documenting Gaza’s ‘suffering’
Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Salama was a “courageous journalist” who documented the suffering in Gaza.
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Invincibles set for Hundred final after commanding win over Spirit
Oval Invincibles effectively sealed their place in Sunday's men's Hundred final by easing to a six-wicket victory over London Spirit at The Oval.
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Sheila R. Canby, Curator at the Met Who Humanized Islam, Dies at 76
Sheila R. Canby in 2011. When the Metropolitan Museum appointed her chief curator of its department of Islamic art two years earlier, Holland Cotter of The New York Times called it “one of the hire...
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First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US
New World screwworm myiasis was found in a patient who returned to the US from El Salvador, authorities say.
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Tuesday Briefing: Israeli Strikes Killed Five Journalists
The Israeli strikes hit Nasser Hospital yesterday.
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AI sycophancy isn’t just a quirk, experts consider it a ‘dark pattern’ to turn users into profit
Experts say that many of the AI industry’s design decisions are likely to fuel episodes of AI psychosis. Many raised concerns about several tendencies that are unrelated to underlying capability.
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Invincibles all-but in men's Hundred final after beating Spirit
Oval Invincibles effectively seal their place in Sunday's men's Hundred final by easing to a six-wicket victory over London Spirit at The Oval.
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Boone still views Volpe as Yankees' primary SS
Aaron Boone said despite two recent days out of the lineup, Anthony Volpe remains the Yankees' primary shortstop going forward.
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Carra: Newcastle should sell Isak before transfer deadline
Jamie Carragher says Newcastle should sell wantaway striker Alexander Isak before Monday's transfer deadline, comparing his situation to that of Fernando Torres at Liverpool.
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Whyte rules out retirement after Itauma defeat
Dillian Whyte had ruled out retirement and vowed to return to boxing after defeat to Moses Itauma.
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Trey Hendrickson is latest Bengals star to get paid, now they have to win
Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Hendrickson all landed new deals this offseason, and with that brings expectations.
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Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to four felony charges after LA arrest
The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was detained last week while wandering the streets in his underwear.
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How the Pygmy Sea Horse Lost Its Snout
The genome of a small, remarkable sea horse offers a surprising lesson in nature’s creativity.
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Best Discounts for Teachers (2025): Deals on School Supplies, Tech, and More
Ace the school year with special perks—like cheap software, phone plans, and classroom supplies.
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Reform councillor works on asylum claims for Home Office, investigation reveals
Paul Bean may have breached civil service impartiality rules over alleged social media postsCampaigners have complained to the Home Office after it was revealed a councillor for Reform UK also work...
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Musk sues Apple, OpenAI over alleged AI competition suppression
Elon Musk filed a US lawsuit against the two tech giants in Texas that alleges that Apple suppressed Grok’s xAI.
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U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Face Uncertain Future
With its mission up for renewal, the U.N. force is under pressure to disband even as Israeli airstrikes continue along one of the world’s most volatile borders.
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Trump threatens new China tariffs over magnets
The US president’s escalation comes despite a 90-day pause on increased tariffs that has already been agreed.
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Don’t mourn the deaths of Palestinian journalists
Don’t offer condolences. Act, stop Israel, and hold journalists’ murderers to account.
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Trump predicts ‘conclusive ending’ to Gaza war within three weeks
The US president has made such claims before, but Israel has pressed on with its genocidal war with full US backing.
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NotebookLM’s Video Overview feature now supports 80 languages
NotebookLM’s Video Overviews now supports 80 languages, including French and Spanish.
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Tennessean named Babe Ruth charged with fraud
A Tennessee man with the same name as New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth is facing charges alleging that he used the names of hundreds of dead or retired pro baseball players to make phony claims fo...
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Mexico cartel leader 'El Mayo' enters guilty plea
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested in July 2024, and is due to be sentenced in the coming months.
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Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over ChatGPT and iPhone integration
Tech billionaire’s move deepens feud with former ally Sam Altman
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Home Office promises ‘big surge’ in asylum hotel closures in new year
Angela Eagle accuses other parties of offering ‘fag packet plans’ as government faces mounting pressure on immigrationThe Home Office has promised a “big surge” in asylum hotel closures in the new...
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Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI, alleging anticompetitive collusion
According to Musk, Apple and OpenAI are colluding to stifle competition from other AI companies.
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Libya’s coast guard fired upon rescue vessel searching for boat in distress
Before this attack, the Ocean Viking had rescued 87 people, including from war-torn Sudan, and was en route to Italy.
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Trump again calls for FCC to revoke ABC and NBC licenses
President Trump lashed out on social media late Sunday against ABC and NBC, putting the nation's top broadcast regulator once more at the center of his culture wars.
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A new security flaw in TheTruthSpy phone spyware is putting victims at risk
Exclusive: Hackers can take over the accounts of TheTruthSpy spyware customers, putting their victims' private phone data at risk thanks to a new security flaw.
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Wimbledon winner Mortimer Barrett dies aged 93
Angela Mortimer Barrett, the 1961 Wimbledon women's singles champion, dies aged 93.
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Maurice Tempelsman, Diamond Magnate and Jackie Onassis’s Companion, Dies at 95
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Maurice Tempelsman in 1991. To the general public, he was best known as her final companion.
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Tech founder throws hat in California governor’s race
A Bay Area tech founder, Ethan Agarwal, says he's running for California governor.
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The Guardian view on the carnivore diet: red meat for influencers, but bad news for health | Editorial
A fad for consuming high-protein, high-fat food, while avoiding vegetables, has taken off online. Followers are doing themselves no favoursOnce, it seemed that much of the world was intent on drast...
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Lille want Rangers' Igamane, Feyenoord also keen amid 'injury' controversy
French club Lille want to sign Rangers striker Hamza Igamane during the final week of the transfer window.
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WIRED Might Have Found a New Best Bag in the World
Our previous top pick has been discontinued, but our man who carries things thinks he’s found a worthy replacement.
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How chatbot design choices are fueling AI delusions
Experts say that many of the AI industry’s design decisions are likely to fuel episodes of AI psychosis. Many raised concerns about several tendencies that are unrelated to underlying capability, i...
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Israel kills journalists, rescuers in double Gaza hospital attack
Israel killed journalists in an attack on Nasser Hospital, and as rescuers scrambled to the scene Israel struck again.
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Why Washington's offense is the big winner in Terry McLaurin's new deal
The Commanders' offense got its juice back with McLaurin's long-awaited new deal Monday.
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Kneecap cancel all US tour dates over clash with court hearing in London
Band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh faces terrorism charge in UK for alleged display of Hezbollah flag mid-performanceThe Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap have cancelled their scheduled US tour dates in Octob...
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Texans RB Mixon to miss at least first 4 games
Texans running back Joe Mixon won't be activated from the non-football injury list by Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, making him ineligible to play at least the first four games this season due to an...
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Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre's memoir will be published months after her death
Virginia Giuffre was one of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's most outspoken accusers. Six months after her death, Giuffre's book detailing her life will be published.
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What to Know About the Journalists Killed in Gaza
A photo made available by the family of Mariam Dagga, a freelancer photographer for The Associated Press and other news outlets, of her father leading her funeral prayer after she was killed.
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From NASA Citizen Scientist to Astronaut Training: An Interview with Benedetta Facini
Titans Space Industries, a commercial space company, selected a new cohort of astronaut candidates this spring – and among them is NASA citizen scientist, Benedetta Facini. She has participated in...
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Intel says US govt stake could hurt sales, White House hints at more deals
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett says the US could take stakes in other companies in the sector.
aljazeera.com
French prime minister to hold confidence vote next month
François Bayrou risks losing premiership in high-stakes gamble over efforts to control public spending
ft.com
‘Some brass neck’: Rayner’s allies rebuke Cleverly over council tax criticisms
Labour source says questions around deputy PM’s new seaside flat are motivated by political opportunismAngela Rayner’s allies have hit back at James Cleverly, accusing the shadow housing secretary...
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NASA’s X-59 at Sunrise
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the ramp at sunrise before ground tests at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, on July 18, 2025. Following complet...
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'Retiring Rea's records could stand test of time'
As Jonathan Rea prepares to retire at the end of the season, where does the six-time World Superbike champion sit among motorsport's greats?
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Freda Hayes obituary
My mother, Freda Hayes, who has died aged 88, was an artist and teacher. She spent most of her life in Cumbria, where she was an active member of the community in Keswick.She was a talented painter...
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Israel’s killing of five Gaza journalists draws global condemnation
Five Palestinian journalists, including Al Jazeera cameraman, killed in Israeli attack on a hospital in Gaza.
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Washington State Student Wins 2025 NASA Art Contest
A Washington state high school student with a passion for art, space exploration, and a curiosity about the possibility of life on other planets earned the grand prize for the 2025 NASA Student Art...
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Raiders WR Meyers requests trade, source says
Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has requested a trade, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Strictly Come Dancing star arrested on suspicion of rape, Met police say
Man, who is in his 30s, was also detained over alleged offence of ‘non-consensual intimate image abuse’A Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested on suspicion of rape, according to reports.The...
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Saka set to miss Liverpool clash and England qualifiers
Bukayo Saka is set to miss Arsenal's Premier League clash with Liverpool on Super Sunday through injury, as well as England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.
skysports.com
Silicon Valley is pouring millions into pro-AI PACs to sway midterms
The new pro-AI super-PAC network dubbed Leading the Future aims to use campaign donations and digital ads to advocate for favorable AI regulation and oppose candidates that the group thinks will st...
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Astronomers Map Stellar ‘Polka Dots’ Using NASA’s TESS, Kepler
Scientists have devised a new method for mapping the spottiness of distant stars by using observations from NASA missions of orbiting planets crossing their stars’ faces. The model builds on a tech...
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Sarkisian's advice for Manning: 'Just go be you'
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he's told new starting quarterback Arch Manning to "just go be you" for Saturday's opener at No. 3 Ohio State.
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‘The 90s were remarkable – we weren’t all living in existential terror!’ Darren Aronofsky on Caught Stealing, his love letter to New York
Famed for intense dramas like Black Swan, the director’s latest film is a riotous retro crime caper. He explains why he’s battling TikTok – but embracing AIDarren Aronofsky’s new film is a blast fr...
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‘Overwhelming and sublime’: the primal power of Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s cinematic art
The Cannes-winning film-maker’s latest work, created specially for Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art, is a tribute to his obsession with the magic of light and shadowGet our weekend culture and...
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Volunteer opportunities still open for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Whether you want to launch your own startup, build your event chops, or get inspired by real traction stories, volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is your backstage pass to see how a world-clas...
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Robomart unveils new delivery robot with $3 flat fee to challenge DoorDash, Uber Eats
Robomart's RM5 autonomous delivery robot can carry up to 50 pounds and deliver multiple customer orders at once.
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NASA Accepts Proposals for 2026 Student Launch Challenge
NASA is kicking off the 2026 Student Launch challenge, looking for new student teams to design, build, and launch high-powered rockets with a scientific or engineering payload next April. The agen...
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Twelfth Night review – Lupita Nyong’o and Peter Dinklage anchor fun, if thin, production
Delacorte Theater, New YorkA slick, starry cast, also including Sandra Oh and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, bring a lively yet overly abbreviated outdoor take on the comedy to lifeNew York’s most famous ve...
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Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2: Collaboration Drives Innovation
Introduction Landsat, a joint program of NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), has been an invaluable tool for monitoring changes in Earth’s land surface for over 50 years. Researchers use in...
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Rodney Black: Who Cares? It’s Working review – a loathsome standup stirs hatred
Gilded Balloon Patter House, EdinburghThe onstage ranting of a comedian is interrupted by impassioned accounts of violence against women in Sadie Pearson’s dramaFull Frontal Theatre is a female-led...
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Yottar wants to help energy users find capacity on the electrical grid
The startup maps utility assets and collects data on electricity demand, which helps customers find locations ripe for upgrades or new equipment.
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Syria condemns new Israeli “military incursion” in Damascus countryside
Syria's foreign minister accuses Israel of violating a 1974 agreement to advance its 'expansionist and partition plans'.
aljazeera.com
Kennedy Center names new director of dance programming, days after former staff firings
Stephen Nakagawa, a former Washington Ballet dancer, will be the new director of dance programming. The announcement comes five days after the Kennedy Center's previous chief was dismissed.
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Apple might opt for a curved glassed design for 20th anniversary iPhone
Apple is likely to debut a new curved glass design for the 20th anniversary iPhone in 2027
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‘It happened in seconds’: residents count the cost of deadly floods that have left Pakistan in crisis
In the country’s north, people recall the terror of soaring flood waters that killed hundreds, and blame authorities for poor planningAs flood waters surged through the streets and submerged the ho...
theguardian.com
Trump’s Intel deal is a threat to US economic liberty
Taking unnecessary equity stakes in private companies is opportunism — not strategic state capitalism
ft.com
When and why has the National Guard been deployed in the US before?
The US reserve military force is activated for federal missions and state emergencies, from disasters to civil unrest.
aljazeera.com
Can Netflix find your new favourite watch based on your star sign?
The streamer has launched a new tool it claims can predict which film or show you’re going to love based on astrologyAs you will already be aware, one of the downsides of the streaming era is decis...
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Ex-captain Van Niekerk reverses South Africa retirement
Former captain Dane van Niekerk is in line for a return with South Africa after reversing her international retirement and being named in a World Cup training group.
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Fleetwood's PGA Tour triumph can open 'floodgates'
Tommy Fleetwood's first coach believes the "floodgates can open" after the Englishman lands his first American tournament victory at the Tour Championship in Atlanta.
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Al Jazeera condemns Israel’s killing of its journalist in Gaza
Al Jazeera says the attack on a hospital violated international norms and laws, 'amounting to war crimes'.
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Krankenhaus review – Lake District castle has the antithesis to boring corporate music festivals
Muncaster Castle, CumbriaFeaturing steam train trips and guided walks between the bands, organisers Sea Power have made something special in this dung-scented corner of the northFrom highly competi...
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Comedian Reginald Carroll dies aged 52 after being shot in Mississippi
Southaven police said a man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Baltimore entertainer’s killingThe Baltimore comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll has died after being shot in nort...
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Screwworm? What’s the flesh-eating parasite found in a human in the US?
Parasitic flies have been found in the United States, following an outbreak of screwworm in Central America last year.
aljazeera.com
Moment of Israeli strikes that killed 5 journalists
Watch the moment Nasser Hospital in Gaza, was struck twice by the Israeli military, killing five journalists.
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Comedy, courage: The life and death of Gaza’s Mahmoud Shurrab
Mahmoud Shurrab was known for his comedy videos, before turning his platform into a way to help people once war began.
aljazeera.com
Bangladesh issues global call on Rohingya crisis
Dhaka hopes a conference can provide solutions to the aid crisis facing Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
aljazeera.com
DRC peace initiatives need sustained international pressure to succeed
The Washington Agreement and the Doha Declaration of Principles face the same challenges as past mediation efforts.
aljazeera.com
German Prosecutors Charge American With Attempted Spying for China
The Chinese Embassy in Berlin last year. The American had worked as a Defense Department contractor from 2017 to spring 2023, the prosecutors said in a statement.
nytimes.com
Uncapped McMullan replaces Charles in NI squad
Uncapped goalkeeper Stephen McMullan replaces the injured Pierce Charles in the Northern Ireland squad for next month's opening 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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North Korea releases video of troops fighting in Ukraine war
North Korea’s state television has released video of its troops fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, where they are credit
aljazeera.com
From the court to the villa: How Pepe Garcia found his way to Love Island
The former Cal State Fullerton guard and international pro walked away from the grind of overseas hoops, only to find himself back in the spotlight through Love Island and the Big3.
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Hickey, Doak, Christie return as Scotland WC qualifiers squad named
Head coach Steve Clarke has recalled a host of familiar faces ahead of Scotland's opening World Cup qualifiers.
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Watch 19 Carabao Cup second-round matches live on Sky on Tuesday!
Every Carabao Cup tie is live on Sky Sports+ again in 2025/26 - and there are 23 second-round matches taking place this week.
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Politicians risk ignoring many voters by not being on TikTok, Tory MP warns
‘You’ve got to be where the electorate are,’ says Luke Evans, the sixth-most followed UK politician on the platformPoliticians are at risk of ignoring a large chunk of the electorate because of the...
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What the world was like the last time an American man won the US Open
An American man hasn't won the US Open since 2003. From Beyoncé to Mars, here's what people were talking about when Andy Roddick hoisted the trophy.
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Bangladeshi leader demands justice for Rohingya, ‘safe return’ to Myanmar
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus says justice and security are vital for Rohingya before returning to Myanmar.
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Giles Havergal obituary
Artistic director of the Glasgow Citizens theatre with a reputation for extravagant productions and a daring repertoireThere have been many golden periods in the British postwar regional theatre –...
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Reading and Leeds festival review – Chappell Roan slays and Bring Me the Horizon power the circle pits
Bramham Park, LeedsThousands of post-GCSE teens join acts from pop-poet Antony Szmierek to rap megastar Travis Scott, before Hozier blazes and Wunderhorse go off like a rocket‘You’re at the start o...
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500-million-year-old “squid” were actually ferocious worms
A stunning discovery in North Greenland has reclassified strange squid-like fossils, revealing that nectocaridids were not early cephalopods but ancestors of arrow worms. Preserved nervous systems...
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Royal Concertgebouw/Mäkelä review – Proms showcase legendary orchestra and its star signing
Royal Albert Hall, London The masterly Amsterdam ensemble were at the Proms for two concerts with their Chief Conductor Designate Klaus Mäkelä. In works by Berio, Mahler, Mozart, Prokofiev and Bar...
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Hickey back for Scotland's World Cup qualifiers
Aaron Hickey returns to the Scotland squad for the first time in almost two years as World Cup qualifying begins with visits to Denmark and Belarus next month.
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The best recent translated fiction – review roundup
Discontent by Beatriz Serrano; Hunter by Shuang Xuetao; Blurred by Iris Wolff; Cooking in the Wrong Century by Teresa PräauerDiscontent by Beatriz Serrano, translated by Mara Faye Lethem (Harvill S...
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Meta Has Already Won the Smart Glasses Race
By securing a billion-dollar stake in the world’s largest eyewear maker with a massive retail footprint, Meta is building both a moat and a launchpad, leaving Google trailing and Apple way behind.
wired.com
The Higgs boson just revealed a new secret at the Large Hadron Collider
Scientists at CERN’s ATLAS experiment have uncovered compelling evidence of Higgs bosons decaying into muons, an incredibly rare event that could deepen our understanding of how particles acquire m...
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Google’s quantum computer just simulated the hidden strings of the Universe
Scientists using Google’s quantum processor have taken a major step toward unraveling the deepest mysteries of the universe. By simulating fundamental interactions described by gauge theories, the...
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Poem of the week: New Republic by Michal Rubin
The words of a Palestinian poet, killed in Gaza in 2023, are rekindled by an Israeli writer living in the US, in a dream where their words reach together for another futureOn 20 October 2023, Hiba...
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Medvedev's smashes racquet in match-point meltdown
Watch the moment Daniil Mededev smashes up his racquet after a photographer walked on to the court during his first-round defeat by Benjamin Bonzi at the US Open. Medvedev, 29, raged after umpire...
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Six-time world champion Rea to retire at end of season
Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea announces he will retire from competitive motorcycle racing at the end of the 2025 season.
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Gaza’s famine denounced as international crime against “civilians”
Mark Ruffalo calls Gaza famine a "man-made" by Israel, urging Trump and world leaders to act
aljazeera.com
Lindy Garay: Supporting Space Station Safety and Success
Lindy Garay always knew she wanted to develop software. She did not anticipate that her work would contribute to human spaceflight. The electrical and software engineering degree Garay earned from...
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Amanyanabo: The Eagle King review – a lavish Nollywood epic of crowns, gods and colonial tension
This visually stunning historical drama follows the rise of warrior-king Ibanichuka and combines dazzling pageantry with themes of power, faith and empireSet in the 19th-century kingdom of Okrika i...
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At Least One Dead as Typhoon Kajiki Slams Vietnam
Typhoon Kajiki brought heavy rain to Vinh, a city in Nghe An Province of Vietnam, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Cambodia passes law to strip citizenship of people convicted of treason
Measure comes amid sustained crackdown on opponents of the ruling Cambodian People's Party.
aljazeera.com
Al Jazeera’s Salama among four Gaza journalists killed in Israeli attack
The attack also killed Reuters photojournalist Hussam al-Masri, as well as journalists Mariam Abu Daqqa & Moaz Abu Taha.
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Four journalists among 15 dead in Israeli strike on hospital, Gaza officials say
The strikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis are said to have killed journalists working for international media.
bbc.com
Scientists crack a 60-year-old quantum mystery
Physicists have built a novel superconducting platform that mimics hidden vortex states once thought unobservable. Their "backdoor" method overcomes experimental limits, letting them control quantu...
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Guitar dealer to the stars Norman Harris on George Harrison, Marty McFly’s lost Gibson and his secret stash
A new documentary reveals the man behind the unassuming shopfront, who sells instruments to the likes of Slash, Dave Grohl – and Chris Martin and Gwyneth PaltrowNorman Harris’s career as a guitar d...
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Al Jazeera journalist killed in Israeli attack on Nasser hospital in Gaza
An Al Jazeera journalist is among 15 Palestinians killed in an Israeli attack on the Nasser hospital in Gaza.
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Trump Relies on Personal Diplomacy With Putin. The Result Is a Strategic Muddle.
President Trump waiting to greet President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, in August.
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High-adrenaline opulence: why Bad Boys is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers sharing their comfort watches celebrates Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s ground-breaking action comedySitcoms Martin and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air were still...
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Should I Get a Portable Induction Cooktop?
If you’re cooking with gas, it might help your health and the environment. Here’s why.
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How China Influences Elections in America’s Biggest City
American and Chinese flags outside the Fukien Benevolent Association, a community group in Chinatown, Manhattan.
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Weather tracker: Typhoon Kajiki causes mass evacuations on Vietnam’s coast
China’s Hainan province gets red alert while Hurricane Erin brings almost 50ft waves to the western PacificVietnam has evacuated more than half a million people as it braces for Typhoon Kajiki whic...
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IBM and NASA Develop a Digital Twin of the Sun to Predict Future Solar Storms
The tool models the sun using AI, and its developers say it can anticipate solar flares 16 percent more accurately and in half the time of current prediction systems.
wired.com
Live tracking NFL cuts, trades and final roster moves around the league
We're following releases, trades, signings and other intriguing moves for all 32 NFL teams before the 4 p.m. ET roster cut-down deadline on Tuesday.
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Mahomes looks sharp in Chiefs' pre-season finale
Patrick Mahomes is one of a number of quarterbacks to shine in the final round of pre-season matches in the NFL ahead of the big season kick-off.
bbc.com
Chesterfield co-owner Kirk dies aged 59
Chesterfield co-owner Phil Kirk dies aged 59 after being diagnosed with cancer.
bbc.com
Saka set to miss up to four weeks through injury
Bukayo Saka is set to miss Arsenal's game at Liverpool on Sunday as well as England's World Cup qualification double-header next month.
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NBA predictions 2025-26: Biggest turnarounds, turbulence and questions this season
Which NBA teams will reach new heights and which will take a tumble? Which superstar will request a trade next? ESPN's Summer Forecast answers some of the biggest questions going into the 2025-26 s...
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Ørsted shares plunge to record low after US government halts project
Stock in Danish developer drops 18% after surprise order to stop work on $1.5bn Revolution Wind project
ft.com
Gyokeres stat shows Arsenal have a new threat - and a challenge for Arteta
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Kataraina by Becky Manawatu review – thrilling follow-up to a hit Māori novel
The sequel to the award-winning Auē explores themes of resistance, trauma and long-buried secretsBecky Manawatu described her debut, 2022’s Auē, as “a breath in”. Its follow-up, Kataraina, she has...
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Among the Palms the Bomb review – the enviromental scars left behind by the US’s atom-blast testing
This striking documentary is an oral history of the impact, particularly on Indigenous Americans, of 20th-century military projects in California and UtahThe culmination of a seven-year research pr...
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Medvedev OBLITERATES racket as he loses his head after dramatic match
Daniil Medvedev utterly destroys his racket after defeat against Benjamin Bonzi in an tense and dramatically filled match at the US Open.
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Key issues to watch with one week to go in the transfer window
The transfer window closes on Sept. 1. Liverpool, Man United, Tottenham and Man City are all going to be busy.
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Over/under predictions for MLB stars: What will Judge's WAR be? 61 homers for Raleigh? How many K's for Skubal?
Some players are on pace for incredible final numbers. We asked our MLB experts to decide who will keep it up -- and who will lose steam down the stretch run.
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Vietnam prepares to evacuate half a million people ahead of Typhoon Kajiki
More than 16,500 soldiers and 107,000 paramilitary personnel have been mobilised to help with the evacuation.
aljazeera.com
Irish activists knit blanket representing children killed in Gaza
Video shows a blanket knitted by Irish activists as a tribute to children killed in Gaza. Each square of the blanket rep
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Barnwell pitches 10 trades before the NFL season kicks off: Where could Anthony Richardson land?
We proposed trades involving Richardson, Trey Hendrickson and Adam Thielen ahead of the season. What could teams get in return?
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'Half alive': Toxic mushroom lunch survivor tells court of murders' impact
Family members of the three people Erin Patterson murdered with toxic mushrooms have confronted her in court.
bbc.com
'I'd a tear in my eye' - Tuite on World Cup debut
Ireland's Fiona Tuite admits she had a "tear in my eye" in the moments before making her long-awaited Women's Rugby World Cup debut for Ireland.
bbc.com
A Crypto Micronation Is Making Friends at the White House
With Chinese crypto billionaire Justin Sun as its prime minister, Liberland hopes to make strides in international diplomacy and finally settle the parcel of forestland it claims to own.
wired.com
'Statement' wins and 'special' crowds - World Cup talking points
The opening round of fixtures at the 2025 World Cup featured record wins and huge crowds as supporters soaked up the start of a festival of rugby in England.
bbc.com
Medvedev beaten after photographer invades court
Daniil Medvedev is out of the US Open after a remarkable defeat by Benjamin Bonzi, where a photographer walking on to the court changed the course of the match.
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Medvedev suffers US Open meltdown after photographer enters court
Daniil Medvedev's match was delayed nearly seven minutes after a photographer prematurely entered the court on match point with the former US Open champion enraged by the chair umpire's decision to...
skysports.com
Wes Streeting criticises ‘shortsighted’ drug firms for rejecting pricing offer
Exclusive: Health secretary says he will not let patients be ‘ripped off’ by pharmaceutical companies amid standoffWhat is the row between Wes Streeting and pharmaceutical companies about?Wes Stree...
theguardian.com
Spinal Tap II, Julia Roberts and Paul Thomas Anderson: the best films of autumn 2025
An original Alan Bennett screenplay, a classy star turn for George Clooney and a Bruce Springsteen biopic are all on their way to the big screen• See the rest of our unmissable autumn arts preview...
theguardian.com
Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing review – candy-haired popsters put on a show
A garbled story of metaverse musicians based on a mobile game leaves its audience little to grasp hold ofEven by the standards of franchise anime that caters to the faithful and drops newcomers in...
theguardian.com
Eating meat may protect against cancer, landmark research shows
A large study of nearly 16,000 adults found no link between eating animal protein and higher death risk. Surprisingly, higher animal protein intake was associated with lower cancer mortality, suppo...
sciencedaily.com
Net zero! It’s not even a real thing so why does everyone hate it? | First Dog on the Moon
You can sell fossil fuels overseas till the cows come home as long as you don’t burn it here Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the Firs...
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Artificial sweeteners could soon taste just like sugar
Scientists have identified compounds that block bitter taste receptors activated by saccharin and acesulfame K. The most promising is (R)-(-)-carvone, which reduces bitterness without the cooling s...
sciencedaily.com
TV tonight: Piper Alpha revisited – the world’s deadliest offshore oil disaster
A three-part investigation into the explosion that killed 167 men in 1988. Plus: the return of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Two Continue reading...
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Dowman on everyone's lips - Rooney's advice for Arsenal teen
Wayne Rooney says Max Dowman has got the whole football world talking as he offers the Arsenal teenager advice following his Premier League debut.
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The Democrats are in deep trouble in the US – and Labour is on the way to joining them | Nesrine Malik
When millions of once-loyal supporters become disillusioned with a party, there can only be one result: electoral disasterThe measure of a political party’s failure lies not in how many agnostics a...
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South Korean President Lee to meet with Trump in Washington on Monday
At a summit meeting in Washington, D.C. on Monday, the U.S. and South Korean presidents will discuss modernizing their 71-year-old alliance and fleshing out a trade deal reached last month.
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Confusion, explosive anger, waiting: A 'quiet' day in New York immigration court
Dozens of immigration courts across the country have become epicenters of the Trump administration's efforts to increase the rate of immigration arrests.
npr.org
Novak Djokovic battles to win first round match at US Open
Djokovic, who hasn't won a Grand Slam title in two years, was far from his best against Learner Tien in New York.
aljazeera.com
Country diary: Five acres of prickly puzzle | Kate Blincoe
Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: Our new teasel maze is proving baffling for the ponies, but good for the goldfinchesStriding forward, a spring in his step, George the Connemara pony carries me into a l...
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Scientists turn spin loss into energy, unlocking ultra-low-power AI chips
Scientists have discovered that electron spin loss, long considered waste, can instead drive magnetization switching in spintronic devices, boosting efficiency by up to three times. The scalable, s...
sciencedaily.com
North Korea’s Glossy New Surface: Apps, Beaches and a Fake Starbucks
Videos taken by visitors to the isolated country provide a rare glimpse of how it’s mimicking the consumerism of the outside world.
nytimes.com
‘We cannot do it the way our fathers did’: farmers across Europe struggle to adapt to the climate crisis
As wildfires rage in southern Europe and crop losses only set to increase in the coming years, producers are getting creative to beat the heat“I’m not ready to change jobs,” says Stellios Boutaris,...
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Wealthy UAE residents look to snap up prime London property
Market slump and new tax-free regime have made UK capital a more attractive destination, experts say
ft.com
Investors pile billions into New York office market
Rebound in CMBS borrowing tied to city’s skyscrapers signals thaw after pandemic chill
ft.com
Publishers race to counter ‘Google Zero’ threat as AI changes search engines
Media groups explore new ways of reaching readers and making money amid arrival of AI tools that affect clicks
ft.com
The return of package holidays: how travel chaos revived a dying industry
Travellers turn to travel agent-booked trips for protection as wars and wildfires threaten to ruin summer vacations
ft.com
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool to return for Newcastle's Isak
Newcastle United are preparing themselves for Liverpool to make another bid to sign striker Alexander Isak. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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US National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in Washington, DC
The military said some troops are now carrying guns as Trump claims there is now 'no crime' in the US capital.
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Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96
Adler started acting in his early 60s, after some 30 years working behind the scenes on Broadway.
bbc.com
South Korea’s Lee set to meet Trump, with trade and security high on agenda
July trade deal and status of US troops in South Korea in focus as two leaders meet for the first time.
aljazeera.com
Scientists discover a strange new magnet that bends light like magic
Researchers cracked the mystery of altermagnets, materials with no net magnetization yet strange light-reflecting powers, by creating a new optical measurement method. Their findings confirmed alte...
sciencedaily.com
Bonzi survives Medvedev's late surge, meltdown
Daniil Medvedev and Benjamin Bonzi's match was delayed more than six minutes between points Sunday night after a photographer entered the court on match point.
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Medvedev flips match after irate fans delay serve
Daniil Medvedev's match was delayed more than six minutes between points Sunday night, after a photographer entered the court on match point.
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France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims
France denies allegations it is failing to tackle a surge in antisemitism since the Gaza war began.
bbc.com
Fleetwood ends long wait for PGA win at Tour Championship
Highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship, in Atlanta, Georgia.
skysports.com
Grieving Chisholm's HR helps Yankees stop skid
Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s two-run home run in the second inning on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium gave New York its first lead against the Boston Red Sox since Thursday night's series opener, and ignited...
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Putin’s New Cyber Empire
How the Kremlin Is Embedding Russian Technology Around the World
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Rugby Union Weekly
Ugo, Sara and Katy Daley-McLean review the opening weekend of the Women’s Rugby World Cup