Raducanu ready to take on Indonesian star Tjen on Wednesday - live on Sky Sports
British No 1 Emma Raducanu is ready to take on Janice Tjen knowing she must be wary of the Indonesian qualifier who has won six tournaments and 59 matches in her first season on the WTA Tour.
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Six Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strikes near Damascus: State Media
Israel has launched hundreds of strikes across Syria following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad last December.
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Brazilian high court requests increased security for Bolsonaro
Stronger police presence is called for to monitor the former president, who is under house arrest awaiting trial.
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U.S. Envoy Talks Peace in Lebanon, but Stirs Anger With ‘Act Civilized’ Remark
Thomas Barrack and another U.S. envoy, Morgan Ortagus, after meeting with President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon on Tuesday.
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‘Day of Disruption’: Families, supporters of Israeli Gaza captives protest
Israelis demand a ceasefire and captive deal as the military intensifies bombardment across Gaza, killing dozens.
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Post-Brexit licences for exporting food to EU cost UK firms up to £65m last year
Government to promise it will scrap existing scheme by reaching new deal with Brussels in next 18 monthsUK companies spent up to £65m last year on licences to export food and agricultural products...
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Kickers miss out on rosters for new NFL season
Jude McAtamney, Charlie Smyth and Mark McNamee miss out on making the final roster for their respective NFL teams, leaving them open to be picked up by another franchise.
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Donald McPherson, Naval Fighter Ace in World War II, Dies at 103
Donald McPherson in an undated photo. “I was told we shot down a hundred planes in an hour’s time,” he said in 2015, recalling one particular fight during the Battle of Okinawa. “But we didn’t get...
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Hodgkinson faces Hunter Bell showdown at Worlds
Keely Hodgkinson will face Georgia Hunter Bell at the World Championships after her Great Britain team-mate opts to just compete in the 800m in Tokyo.
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Donald Trump promises death penalty for murder cases in Washington, DC
The Republican leader had pledged to 'restore' the death penalty upon returning to the White House for a second term.
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Journalists in Gaza protest Israel’s killing of their colleagues
A group of Palestinian journalists gathered to protest Israel’s killing of their colleagues at Nasser hospital.
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Inside NASA’s New Orion Mission Evaluation Room for Artemis II
As NASA’s Orion spacecraft is carrying crew around the Moon on the Artemis II mission, a team of expert engineers in the Mission Control Center at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston will be met...
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Ukraine to allow young men to leave the country
Change to border rules aims to address high number of males being sent abroad by their parents before they reach 18
ft.com
Rainer Weiss, Who Gave a Nod to Einstein and the Big Bang, Dies at 92
Rainer Weiss in 2018 at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He helped build the device.
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Anthropic launches a Claude AI agent that lives in Chrome
Anthropic is the latest AI lab to offer an AI agent with the ability to view and take action in a user's Chrome browser.
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At least 34 Colombian soldiers kidnapped after clashes with FARC dissidents
Defence minister says soldiers taken while evacuating area after a military operation that killed 11 rebels.
aljazeera.com
Perez reveals motivation for F1 return with Cadillac
Sergio Perez says he decided to return to Formula 1 with the new Cadillac team for 2026 in order to "enjoy" the sport again after the bruising experience of his final year at Red Bull.
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Sheffield Wednesday fans boycott EFL Cup match
Thousands of Sheffield Wednesday fans stay away from Hillsborough for Tuesday's Carabao Cup second-round tie with Leeds United as protests against the club's ownership continue.
bbc.com
Bunting beats Clayton to win title in Milton Keynes
Stephen Bunting bounced back from losing Monday's Players Championship 24 final to defeat Johnny Clayton in Tuesday's showpiece in Milton Keynes.
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Has the world forgotten about the plight of the Rohingya?
Bangladesh says it's run out of resources for the hundreds of thousands of refugees its hosting.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic Settles High-Profile AI Copyright Lawsuit Brought by Book Authors
Anthropic faced the prospect of more than $1 trillion in damages, a sum that could have threatened the company’s survival if the case went to trial.
wired.com
Israel carries out largest occupied West Bank raid in months
Israeli forces conducted one of the largest raids in months in the occupied West Bank, targeting currency exchanges.
aljazeera.com
New USMNT roster a head-scratcher: Is Pochettino wasting a chance for World Cup prep?
The USMNT only has four more camps before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, but coach Mauricio Pochettino's latest roster feels like a wasted opportunity.
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Sinner makes dominant start to US Open defence
World number one Jannik Sinner drops only four games in a dominant straight-set win over Vit Kopriva in the US Open first round.
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Bunting wins second Players Championship title of 2025
Stephen Bunting claims his second Players Championship tour title of 2025 with a 8-6 win over Jonny Clayton in Milton Keynes.
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Farage aims for hardline vibes with his mass deportation plan
Reform UK leader cuts loose with far-right anti-immigration rhetoric, but still finds little pushback from Labour or ToriesHalfway into his press conference on Tuesday – during which he announced h...
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Anthropic settles AI book-training lawsuit with authors
Called Bartz v. Anthropic, the case deals with Anthropic's use of books as training material for its large language models.
techcrunch.com
DR Congo, M23 rebels resume talks in Qatar after renewed violence in east
Qatar's foreign ministry said delegations were meeting in Doha to review the implementation of a truce signed in July.
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Libby’s library app adds an AI discovery feature, and not everyone is thrilled
Libby launches "Inspire Me," a genAI feature that helps its users find books to borrow from local libraries.
techcrunch.com
US envoy tells Arab journalists in Lebanon to ‘be civilised’
US envoy Thomas Barrack sparked outrage in Beirut after telling Arab journalists to act “civilised,” not “animalistic."
aljazeera.com
Deadly Israeli attack hits crowded Gaza market
Video captured the chaotic aftermath of a deadly Israeli attack on a crowded Gaza market near al-Ahli Arab Hospital.
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Researchers Are Already Leaving Meta’s New Superintelligence Lab
CEO Mark Zuckerberg went on a recruiting blitz to lure top AI researchers to Meta. WIRED has confirmed that three recent hires have now resigned.
wired.com
Meta to spend tens of millions on pro-AI super PAC
Meta's new PAC, dubbed Mobilizing Economic Transformation Across California, signals an intent to influence statewide elections, including the next governor’s race in 2026.
techcrunch.com
Ireland seal T20 progress with Netherlands win
Ireland seal their place in next year's Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier with a seven-wicket victory against the Netherlands in Rotterdam.
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Britain's Kartal & Boulter lose in testing US Open conditions
British pair Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter are knocked out in the US Open first round as conditions heat up in New York.
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Swiatek begins US Open title bid with comfortable win
World number two Iga Swiatek gets her bid for a second US Open title off to a winning start with a comfortable straight-set victory over Colombia's Emiliana Arango.
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Nazi's daughter posts picture of looted art during house sale
Portrait of a Lady seen in house near Buenos Aires, more than 80 years after it was looted from a Jewish art dealer in Amsterdam.
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The Guardian view on Nigel Farage’s mass deportation plan: Trumpism in a union jack | Editorial
Reform UK’s leader isn’t offering border control. He’s dismantling democratic constraints and replacing them with fear and authoritarian fictionNigel Farage wants you to believe Britain could depor...
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DOGE uploaded live copy of Social Security database to ‘vulnerable’ cloud server, says whistleblower
The Social Security Administration's chief data officer has publicly blown the whistle, alleging DOGE put hundreds of millions of Social Security records at risk of compromise by uploading a critic...
techcrunch.com
Bruce Willis' wife Emma says he is in great health but brain is failing
The Die Hard star's partner also says she hopes to advocate for fellow carers in her new book.
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Maguire beats world champion Zhao at Wuhan Open
Stephen Maguire books his place in the last 16 of the Wuhan Open with a tense 5-4 victory over home favourite Zhao Xintong.
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What are double-tap strikes that Israel used to hit a hospital?
Israel's two strikes on Nasser Hospital are part of a pattern that has run the length of the war, monitors say.
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Who were the five journalists killed in Israel’s Gaza hospital attack?
Israel killed five journalists when it attacked Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Monday using a ‘double-tap’ attack.
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'It's a love story': Sports world congratulates Kelce and Swift after engagement
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end and pop star announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post on Tuesday.
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The Deadly Risks of Reporting In Gaza
Mourners with the bodies of Palestinian journalists killed during an Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza on Monday. At least 20 people were killed during the attack.
nytimes.com
How would Reform UK’s ‘legal reset’ on migration work?
Rightwing populist party wants Britain to withdraw from international treaties and conventions to facilitate removals
ft.com
Not so fast: German court says Apple can’t call Watch carbon neutral
Apple's carbon neutral claims are undermined by the short-term nature of carbon credits used to support them, the court said.
techcrunch.com
More pain for Reeves as cost of government borrowing nears 27-year high
Chancellor is urged to ‘get a grip’ on the nation’s finances as yield on 30-year bond rises to 5.62% The cost of UK government borrowing has jumped to near a 27-year high, piling pressure on Rachel...
theguardian.com
The New Hamas Insurgency
The embattled group is drawing Israel further into an unwinnable war.
foreignaffairs.com
Record viewing figures for Women's Rugby World Cup
England's statement victory against the United States in the Women's Rugby World Cup opener on Friday draws a peak audience of 2.4 million on BBC One and 600,000 on iPlayer.
bbc.com
US judge rejects Trump’s lawsuit against Maryland federal court system
Trump administration sued the court system, including 15 federal judges, over rulings against his immigration agenda.
aljazeera.com
Reaching Out
This image released on Aug. 20, 2025, combines new radio data from the Australia Telescope Compact Array with X-ray data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. Chandra first released an image of th...
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The moral and economic costs of Farage’s plan to deport up to 600,000 asylum seekers
Key planks of policy include repealing Human Rights Act and ‘payouts’ to countries like Iran and AfghanistanNigel Farage has set his blueprint for what he claims would lead to the mass deportation...
theguardian.com
After falling behind in generative AI, IBM and AMD look to quantum for an edge
As IBM and AMD look to regain ground after falling behind on the generative AI boom, the move could position them as key infrastructure players in a future where quantum and AI converge.
techcrunch.com
Texas schools that became flood ‘relief hubs’ welcome students back: ‘It’s OK to not be OK’
Educators across the country confronted with how to deal with children in their schools who experienced tragedySchools in parts of Texas reopened their doors two months earlier than planned this su...
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Google Translate takes on Duolingo with new language learning tools
Translate is also getting new live capabilities to make it easier to communicate in real-time with a person speaking a different language.
techcrunch.com
Israeli police arrest woman during ‘Day of Disruption’ protest
Israeli police were filmed handcuffing and dragging away a woman for allegedly holding a smoke bomb at a protest.
aljazeera.com
State Department Agents Join Trump’s Deployment in D.C.
A Diplomatic Security Service agent patrolling the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington along with F.B.I. agents this month.
nytimes.com
‘It has a heroic, Roman quality’: how Arkansas’s timber university building could revolutionise architecture
First conceived as a ‘spider’s web of sticks’, this vast wooden wonder may end up being a template for the environmentally sound buildings of the futureFringed by a fragmented strip of big box stor...
theguardian.com
Video platform Kick investigated over streamer's death
The French government also says it is suing the platform over the death of Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove.
bbc.com
YouTube’s ‘Hype’ feature that boosts smaller creators launches globally
Viewers have the opportunity to hype up to three videos per week for a favorite creator. This gives the video points, which helps it gain traction on a new, ranked leaderboard.
techcrunch.com
Omar: Caught Between Two Worlds
A young Tatar Polish man tries to reconcile the pressures of modern life with his conservative family background.
aljazeera.com
Qatar says Israel hasn’t responded to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Qatar says Israel hasn’t responded to a Gaza ceasefire proposal which has already been agreed to by Hamas.
aljazeera.com
Trump admin threatens to cut US state funds over trucker English rules
States face penalties amid growing scrutiny of language proficiency enforcement for truckers.
aljazeera.com
How one AI startup is helping rice farmers battle climate change
Mitti Labs is working with The Nature Conservancy to expand the use of climate friendly rice farming practices in India. The startup uses its AI to verify reductions in methane emissions.
techcrunch.com
Straight outta Stirling: the musical giving William Wallace the Hamilton treatment
Beats, rhymes and Bannockburn? The creators of Wallace explain why they used hip-hop to tell the story of Scotland’s national heroIf you were to come up with a list of the Scottish playwrights leas...
theguardian.com
UK approves plans for 30 more Gaza students to take up university places
Evacuation problematic and dependent on Israel’s approval amid claims more scholarship students still in darkMinisters have approved plans to help a further 30 students leave Gaza to take up places...
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‘A movie star turn of the highest calibre’: we were wrong about Mother! – and Jennifer Lawrence
By the end of the 2010s, audiences soured on Lawrence as quickly as they’d fallen in love with her. But her performance in this much maligned film is utterly fearlessFind more from our Stream team...
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Glenn Moore: Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore? review – a tale of two jokebooks
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghWith one book of classic gags and another that brings him shame, Moore delivers a show that’s heavy on the laughs if light on the charmGlenn Moore has a device he’s de...
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The Masters reveals new ways to qualify but avoids LIV exemption
The winners of six national Opens will be guaranteed invites to The Masters from next year, although there remains no direct qualification path for players competing in the LIV Golf League.
skysports.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
Do broken windows mean a broken Britain?
In spite of reported crime rates falling, the UK public perceive them to be rising, and therein lies the problem
ft.com
Parents sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in son’s suicide
Before sixteen-year-old Adam Raine died by suicide, he had spent months telling ChatGPT about his plans to end his life.
techcrunch.com
Security researcher maps hundreds of TeslaMate servers spilling Tesla vehicle data
A security researcher mapped TeslaMate servers that are publicly exposed to the internet, including sensitive Tesla vehicle data, such as their locations.
techcrunch.com
Yanks-Giants to open '26 in earliest U.S. opener
The San Francisco Giants will host the New York Yankees on March 25 to kick off the 2026 MLB season -- the earliest Opening Day in the U.S.
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Colorado names transfer Salter QB1 for opener
Kaidon Salter, who transferred from Liberty to Colorado in December, has been named the starting quarterback for the Buffaloes ahead of Friday's season opener against Georgia Tech.
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Legal expert calls for investigation into Gaza hospital attack
Experts are calling for Israel to be investigated over the ‘double-tap’ attack on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.
aljazeera.com
Four picks to win your finals
A look at the players to pick up in fantasy women's basketball during the fantasy playoffs.
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Whistleblower says Trump officials copied millions of Social Security numbers
A whistleblower complaint says that the personal data of over 300 million Americans was copied to a private cloud account to allow access by members of the Department of Government Efficiency team.
npr.org
US warships head to Venezuela: Fight against cartels or imperial ambition?
Venezuela is sending troops to its border with Colombia to fight drug trafficking, amid mounting US pressure.
aljazeera.com
Instagram’s new feature helps college students connect with others on campus
The launch comes a week after TikTok rolled out a nearly-identical feature.
techcrunch.com
Google Gemini’s AI image model gets a ‘bananas’ upgrade
Google says that it's behind the anonymous AI image editor "nano-banana" that's been making waves on social media.
techcrunch.com
NASA Stennis Provides Ideal Setting for Range Operations
Think of NASA’s Stennis Space Center, and one likely thinks of rocket propulsion testing. The site has a long history of testing to support the nation’s space efforts, including the current Artemis...
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NASA Test Deploys Roman Space Telescope Solar Panels, ‘Visor’
On Aug. 7 and 8, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team assessed the observatory’s solar panels and a visor-like sunshade called the deployable aperture cover — two components that will be s...
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Sri Lanka’s ex-President Wickremesinghe granted bail in embezzlement case
Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail on a $16,600 bond after tense court hearing amid protests and tight security.
aljazeera.com
End Game: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift reveal engagement
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's whirlwind love story has reached new heights.
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A vintage year? British growers harvest their grapes early after a dry, hot summer
Warm weather has created strong flavours that some say means fruit that’s ripe enough for still wineUK vineyards are getting ready for a vintage year – and a very early harvest – with the warm, sun...
theguardian.com
Is misogyny on the rise among young boys in schools?
Today on the Stream: Why are so many male teenagers around the world developing misogynistic attitudes?
aljazeera.com
Joe Hickerson, 89, Dies; Helped Preserve America’s Folk Song Tradition
He was both the longtime archivist of folk music at the Library of Congress and a widely respected singer and songwriter.
nytimes.com
Indonesian police clash with students over MP salaries
Hundreds of demonstrators have clashed with riot police in Indonesia's capital Jakarta.
aljazeera.com
Farage’s plan to deport thousands of asylum seekers draws scorn from legal experts
Reform UK leader offered no answers to how the scheme would work in practiceNigel Farage’s plans to deport hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers, including women and children, and withdraw the UK...
theguardian.com
Australia accuses Iran of attacking “Jewish targets”
“It's the first time since the second world war that Australia has asked a foreign ambassador to leave the country.”
aljazeera.com
New F1 team Cadillac sign Perez and Bottas for 2026
New Formula 1 entrant Cadillac have signed Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as their drivers for their debut campaign in 2026.
skysports.com
With Little Explanation, Trump Throws Wind Industry Into Chaos
Components for the ongoing construction of the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm in New London, Conn., in November.
nytimes.com
Coleman left out of Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers
Everton captain Seamus Coleman has not been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for the start of their World Cup qualification campaign against Hungary and Armenia next month.
skysports.com
Killed Gaza journalist Mariam Abu Daqqa’s letter to her son
Before she was killed in an Israeli air attack on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, Palestinian journalist Mariam Abu Daqqa had wr
aljazeera.com
US long-term debt sells off after Trump’s attempted firing of Fed governor
Gap between long-term and short-term borrowing costs is close to its widest for three years
ft.com
Derelict review – great performances turn low-budget crime drama into diamond in the rough
Despite threadbare resources, actors Suzanne Fulton and Michael Coombes elevate this film about a woman hoping to avenge her father’s violent deathHere is a crime drama from director-cinematographe...
theguardian.com
Frontier buys $31M worth of antacids for the ocean
The deal will require Planetary to remove 115,000 metric tons of carbon by increasing the alkalinity of water flowing into the sea.
techcrunch.com
Israeli hostage families and demonstrators hold day of protests
Families of hostages being held by Hamas are protesting across Israel in a day of marches, rallies and demonstrations.
bbc.com
‘It’s a disaster’: drought measure to suck water from River Wharfe met with anger
Campaigners accuse Yorkshire Water of negligence and say plan to top up reservoirs will kill the river’s fishWith its pebble beach and shallow areas for paddling, the River Wharfe at Ilkley has lon...
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the biggest patriot of them all? It is I, Robert Jenrick | Marina Hyde
When I gaze deep into my own eyes, what do I see? An iron-willed, crime-crushing flag-raiser whose ascent to the Tory leadership is surely inevitableI wake up early – earlier than Nigel Farage. Not...
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Bottas and Perez to race for Cadillac in 2026
Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez will return to the Formula 1 grid in 2026, driving for the new Cadillac team.
bbc.com
‘You had to fend for yourself’: Hurricane Katrina haunts New Orleans as Trump guts disaster aid
As survivors and experts reflect on the storm 20 years on, fear is growing that the US is just as unprepared to take on extreme weather amid cuts to FemaDarren McKinney grew up in New Orleans’s Low...
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Palestinians injured as Israeli forces raid Ramallah
At least 13 Palestinians have been injured during clashes with Israeli forces in Ramallah, in the occupied West bank.
aljazeera.com
Williams grateful for US Open chance after health issues
Venus Williams says it is nice to have had the chance to "play more healthy" after serious health issues despite losing in the first round of the US Open.
bbc.com
Va. Tech LB Woodson arrested on DWI charge
Virginia Tech junior linebacker Caleb Woodson, a team captain who started 11 games last season, was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor driving while intoxicated.
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Paralytic disease spreads amid Gaza’s healthcare collapse
As Gaza’s healthcare system collapses, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a normally treatable nerve disease, is spreading.
aljazeera.com
Scientists found a new way to turn sunlight into fuel
A research team created a plant-inspired molecule that can store four charges using sunlight, a key step toward artificial photosynthesis. Unlike past attempts, it works with dimmer light, edging c...
sciencedaily.com
Will Smith review – post-slap tour has shoutalongs, self-help sermons and a touch of David Brent
Cardiff Castle His most recent album may have tanked but it works better played live, and Smith is endearing as he continues to get jiggy with itAround halfway through Will Smith’s set the video sc...
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The DOJ sued the federal district bench in Maryland. A judge just dismissed the case
A district judge in Virginia was specially tapped to oversee the unusual case after DOJ named all 15 federal district court judges in Maryland as defendants in a lawsuit related to deportations.
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Fossil fuel extractors bend the world to their will – help fund the journalism that exposes them
Across the globe, oil, gas and coal companies use an ever-widening set of tactics to crush competition and opposition. With the world’s most powerful man helping them at every turn, it’s critical w...
theguardian.com
Spotify launches a messaging feature in a bid to become more social
Spotify will now allow users to send messages to each other through a new chat feature to share content.
techcrunch.com
From Frankenstein to Putin, monsters are stalking the Venice film festival
Artistic director says monsters are ‘fil rouge’ this year, as Guillermo del Toro unveils his vision of Shelley’s classicWhen Guillermo del Toro accepted the Bafta for best director in 2018, he used...
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No place for Coleman in Republic of Ireland squad
Seamus Coleman is left out of the Republic of Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia next month.
bbc.com
Pakistan’s farmers battle floods, debt and climate-driven crisis
Farmers in Pakistan describe battling floods and droughts as 'gambling with nature' amid worsening climate impacts.
aljazeera.com
Way-too-early UFC at the White House fight card
Dana White says a UFC event at the White House is "going to happen" in 2026, so let's take a early look at building a fight card fit for the venue.
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Measures for a Funeral review – virtuosic classical music drama is like a Tár companion piece
The latest collaboration between director Sofia Bohdanowicz and actor Deragh Campbell focusses on the power of art to sustain our emotional livesThis high-minded, dense and in many ways impressive...
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False War by Carlos Manuel Álvarez review – a new vision of migration
A novel of interlocking stories captures the ordinary lives and interior worlds of Cuban exiles seeking sanctuary in MiamiCarlos Manuel Álvarez’s second novel is a hugely rewarding, polyphonic narr...
theguardian.com
Scientists crack indole’s toughest bond with copper, unlocking new medicines
Scientists have cracked one of chemistry’s toughest challenges with indoles, using copper to unlock a spot once thought too stubborn to change. The discovery could pave the way for easier, cheaper...
sciencedaily.com
The surprising reason x-rays can push arthritis patients toward surgery
Knee osteoarthritis is a major cause of pain and disability, but routine X-rays often do more harm than good. New research shows that being shown an X-ray can increase anxiety, make people fear exe...
sciencedaily.com
‘It’s his superpower’: story of autistic boxer who trained in garden shed to become film
The journey of Billy Long Jr hit close to home for Nick Moorcroft, who is now writing the script for a film that will begin shooting next yearHe was an unbeaten professional boxer for three years u...
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How the Fever and four other WNBA teams can clinch playoff spots
Seattle, Golden State, Indiana, Los Angeles and Washington remain in the WNBA playoff hunt.
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The monstrosity of mankind: in Alien: Earth, the real villain is humanity
Noah Hawley’s thrilling new series set in the Alien universe dares to suggest that there might be something worse than a xenomorph …There was a time when nothing in cinema was more frightening than...
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‘Food, jobs, hope’: Mozambique seeks investment route to economic recovery
President Daniel Chapo launches $40m fund for small businesses at 60th annual Maputo International Trade Fair.
aljazeera.com
NCAA, Venmo partner on college athlete abuse
A new partnership between the NCAA and Venmo to combat abuse and harassment of college athletes, announced Tuesday, includes a reporting hotline.
espn.com
'People looked at me like I was a something, not someone'
In a candid interview, World Cup winner Heather Fisher discusses losing her hair and struggling with her identity and acceptance.
bbc.com
With Little Explanation, Trump Throws Wind Industry Into Chaos
Components for the ongoing construction of the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm in New London, Conn., in November.
nytimes.com
In Case of a Peace Deal, Germans Debate Stationing Soldiers in Ukraine
German soldiers participate in a military exercise with Lithuania north of the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, last year.
nytimes.com
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater review – cold war chaos reborn with cinematic swagger
PC, PS5, Xbox; KonamiKonami’s lavish remake of Hideo Kojima’s PS2 masterpiece swaps in slick controls and stunning visuals, but leaves the eccentric espionage drama as gloriously unhinged as everA...
theguardian.com
Alexis Ohanian’s Next Social Platform Has One Rule: Don’t Act Like an Asshole
The Reddit cofounder joins WIRED’s “Uncanny Valley” podcast and opens up about his early days in tech, his plans for Digg, the future of women’s sports, and what his immigrant mom taught him about...
wired.com
I'm not sure I saw a football match - Slot on Newcastle gameplan
Manager Arne Slot says "he is not too sure he saw a football match" as he questioned Newcastle's tactics during Liverpool's 3-2 win at St James' Park.
bbc.com
French assets hit by prospect of government collapse
Investors warn government is likely to lose a snap confidence vote on September 8
ft.com
French PM fights for survival as rivals refuse to support confidence vote
Opposition parties say they will not back Prime Minister François Bayrou after a he called the vote over deep budget cuts.
bbc.com
Runaways MVPs, ROY race? Expert predictions for every major 2025-26 NBA award
Can Jokic claim a fourth MVP? Which rookie will impress? Our NBA Summer Forecast panel reveals its award predictions for the 2025-26 season.
espn.com
Death toll from Typhoon Kajiki rises in Vietnam
Typhoon Kajiki kills three in Vietnam, causing flooding, power outages and evacuations across several provinces.
aljazeera.com
What does success look like for England v Samoa?
With England overwhelming favourites to beat Samoa in their second Women's Rugby World Cup pool game, BBC Sport pundits Simon Middleton and Katy Daley-Mclean debate what success would look like for...
bbc.com
How did a planet this big form around a star this small?
Astronomers have discovered a giant Saturn-sized planet orbiting TOI-6894, the smallest star ever known to host such a world. The finding overturns long-held theories suggesting that tiny, low-mass...
sciencedaily.com
Scientists switch on the world’s largest neutrino detector deep underground
Deep beneath southern China, JUNO has launched one of the most ambitious neutrino experiments in history. With its massive 20,000-ton liquid scintillator detector now operational, it’s poised to an...
sciencedaily.com
After skipping Gold Cup, Musah has big plans for USMNT in a World Cup year
United States international Yunus Musah speaks to ESPN's James Olley about his future at AC Milan and his high hopes for next year's World Cup hosts.
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Bringing home the bok choi: how an oil spill in Mauritius led to a female revolution in farming
After a wrecked ship spewed oil into the pristine waters off Pointe d’Esny, destroying sea life and livelihoods, a group of women turned to the land to change their fortunesSandy Monrose never imag...
theguardian.com
Everything We Do Is Music by Elizabeth Alker review – how the classics shaped pop
From Stravinsky to Donna Summer, the story of connections that enriched music – in both directionsOne of many things I did not expect to learn in this book is that the BBC benefited from Nazi...
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A Life in Tandem review – bicycling cancer survivor brings family issues along for the ride
Bristolian Luke Grenfell-Shaw decided to ride from Bristol to Beijing when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer – which makes for a good story but a rather annoying filmBristolian Luke Grenf...
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The Sun’s smallest loops ever seen in stunning new images
Astronomers using the Inouye Solar Telescope have captured the sharpest-ever images of a solar flare, revealing coronal loops as thin as 21 km wide. These threadlike plasma structures, imaged durin...
sciencedaily.com
Nigel Farage to unveil plans for mass deportations if Reform UK wins next general election – UK politics live
Farage’s bid to tackle small boats crossings will include overhaul of human rights law and use of old military bases to house migrantsGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. N...
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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
bbc.com
Botswana declares public health emergency over medicine shortage
The crisis is linked to the high price of medicines, a shrinking national budget and cuts in US aid.
aljazeera.com
Japan lodges protest with China over ‘installation’ in East China Sea
Tokyo urges Beijing to resume negotiations on implementation of 2008 agreement on exploiting natural resources.
aljazeera.com
Which prospects may still matter for the rest of the 2025 season?
As the 2025 season enters the homestretch, let's examine some exciting new names we weren't talking about in April.
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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.
nytimes.com
AI Is Eliminating Jobs for Younger Workers
New research from Stanford provides the clearest available evidence that AI is reshaping the workforce—but it’s complicated.
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Israel’s destruction in Lebanon could amount to war crimes: Amnesty
Amnesty said more than 10,000 civilian structures were destroyed by Israel - many of them after the ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
Carlos Alcaraz debuts new haircut in US Open first round win
Decked out with a new buzz cut, the world no 2 was in sparkling form against towering Reilly Opelka of the US.
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Why has Pakistan launched a new rocket command after India conflict?
Experts say India found holes in Pakistan's strategic defence options during the May fight. Pakistan wants to fix them.
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Autumn arts preview games
From a boisterous looter shooter to an offbeat adventure, superlative sports simulations to a 1960s-set Japanese psychological horror• See the rest of our unmissable autumn arts preview picks hereT...
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The Occupant review – air crash survival thriller gets Rob Delaney’s voice for company
Ella Balinska is excellent alongside Delaney’s disembodied voice, but it’s a shame the film isn’t as sharply sketched as they areHere is a survival sci-fi thriller in which Abby (Ella Balinska) is...
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What can Hamilton salvage from turbulent debut Ferrari campaign?
As was the case several months ago at the start of his debut Formula 1 campaign with Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton will arrive at the first race after the summer break in unfamiliar territory.
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Emotional Williams, 45, impresses in loss on US Open return
Few people gave Venus Williams a chance on her US Open return - so a gallant defeat felt like victory for the 45-year-old after her debilitating health issues.
bbc.com
'England know how life-changing World Cup success could be'
BBC Sport pundit Katy Daley-Mclean says tournament favourites England are "massively aware" of how life-changing success at the Women's Rugby World Cup could be.
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TV tonight: the White House Farm murder case re-examined 40 years on
A two-part look at the grisly crime that led to Jeremy Bamber’s conviction for murder. Plus: hit social experiment The Jury returns. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4In 1985, the Bam...
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Police Officers Descend on Australian Town After Reports of Fatal Shooting
The national broadcaster reported that at least two police officers had been killed in a rural town north of Melbourne. The police declined to comment.
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LIVE: World outraged over Israeli attack on Gaza hospital, journalists
Governments and humanitarian groups condemn Israeli attacks that killed 21 people at Gaza's Nasser Hospital.
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UK elections chief says children need lessons from 11 to be ready to vote at 16
Vijay Rangarajan says Electoral Commission’s material for schools will be impartial and calls on teachers to follow suitSchools will need to give democracy lessons to children from the age of 11 an...
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Life of Exmoor nature writer Hope Bourne recognised with exhibition
Views of forward-thinking artist and writer who lived off land in national park celebrated at museum in GlastonburyShe was considered an eccentric by some, eking out a frugal existence on a wild En...
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Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death review – laughs, gasps and blessings
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe Londoner delves into more personal territory in his new show, including the story of his heart failure while on stage several years agoEmmanuel Sonubi has always h...
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‘People sleeping while walking’: inside Manston asylum centre in Kent
Six staff members speak of new arrivals’ exhaustion and ill-health and colleagues’ indifference to their plightWhen asylum seekers first arrive at Manston, a former military base outside Ramsgate i...
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Kleptomania, family feuds and Europe’s tallest dam: the strange story of Jean-Luc Godard’s debut film
In desperation at his antisocial behaviour, the mother of the French new wave pioneer sent him to work in ‘purgatory’. It was to inspire Operation Concrete, Godard’s only documentaryWhen Jean-Luc G...
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'The most illegal search': Judges push back against D.C. criminal charges
Inside the federal courthouse in Washington, D.C., on Monday, tensions over the potential for federal overreach broke into open court.
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The common cold’s unexpected superpower against COVID
A nationwide study found that recent colds caused by rhinoviruses can give short-term protection against COVID-19. Children benefit most, as their immune systems react strongly with antiviral defen...
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Three killed after Typhoon Kajiki lashes Vietnam, floods Hanoi streets
Ten others wounded, nearly 7,000 homes damaged after Kajiki batters Vietnam with fierce winds and torrential rains.
aljazeera.com
Tuesday Briefing: Israeli Strikes Killed Five Journalists
The Israeli strikes hit Nasser Hospital yesterday.
nytimes.com
GB Olympic team not on Wales' radar - Mooney
Wales football chief executive Noel Mooney says being part of Team GB sides at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is "not on our radar at all".
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4 A.M. at a Beijing Labor Market: Jobs, and Hope, Are in Short Supply
Workers looking for day labor jobs near Majuqiao, in Beijing, around 4 a.m. one day in July. People from around the country gather here every morning for a chance to earn money.
nytimes.com
Nvidia earnings set to test Wall Street’s faith in AI boom
Chipmaker has surged by more than 30% this year, helping propel the broader market to new highs
ft.com
Counting down to zero: the final warning from a climate diplomat
Before Peter Betts died in 2023, he wanted to pass on what he had learned over many years of negotiating at Cops – including how Paris 2015 was saved at the last bellOn 15 March 2022, I was on a vi...
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A decade long mystery - why were billions of starfish turned to goo?
For more than a decade, scientists have been puzzling over what was causing billions of starfish to dissolve into piles of white goo. Sea star wasting disease has ravaged starfish populations, wipi...
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S10, Ep5: Nicola Sturgeon, former politician
This week, Grace is buzzing to meet former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon. Over the past few years, Nicola has weathered an independence referendum, Brexit, a pandemic, countless press...
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Nature loss will cut UK GDP by 5% without action from private sector, say experts
Report finds regenerative approach could yield economic benefits while helping to meet environmental targetsThe degradation of nature in the UK will lop nearly 5% off the country’s GDP if the priva...
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M&G, Schroders and Hargreaves Lansdown explore ‘master trust’ pension market
Asset managers aim for new business as UK government pushes fewer, bigger schemes with better governance structures
ft.com
Venus falls short of US Open victory: 'I'm grateful to have had the chance'
Venus Williams fell short of a remarkable US Open victory, but not before showing the tennis world why she is not ready to hang up her racket just yet.
skysports.com
Transfer rumors, news: Man City plot move for United's Clinton
Manchester City women want to sign Manchester United midfielder Grace Clinton. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
espn.com
Trump threatens retaliation over digital taxes aimed at US tech
President claims other countries’ digital levies hurt American companies while ignoring China
ft.com
Common painkillers like Advil and Tylenol supercharge antibiotic resistance
Painkillers we often trust — ibuprofen and acetaminophen — may be quietly accelerating one of the world’s greatest health crises: antibiotic resistance. Researchers discovered that these drugs not...
sciencedaily.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,279
Here are the key events on day 1,279 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Venezuela sends troops to Colombia border as US ships join cartel operation
Two more US ships said to join amphibious squadron due to arrive off coast of Venezuela in anti-drug cartel operation.
aljazeera.com
Indonesian police clash with students protesting lawmakers’ salaries
Demonstrators are outraged by reports that Indonesian lawmakers receive a monthly housing allowance of more than $3,000.
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