Norrie fights hard to set up third round US Open clash against Djokovic
Cameron Norrie battled hard for four hours on an atmospheric Court 5 to set up a third round US Open clash against Novak Djokovic at Flushing Meadows.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-08-27
Property tax threat is slowing down housing market, say UK agents
Talk of the chancellor looking at a new levy on expensive homes or removing CGT exemption is making buyers warySpeculation that the chancellor could announce new property taxes in her autumn budget...
theguardian.com
Israel launches new operations in Syria after strike kills soldiers
Local sources report Israeli operation in Kiswa, where six soldiers killed by Israeli drones strikes a day before.
aljazeera.com
Grimsby embarrass Man Utd in Carabao Cup after epic penalty shootout
Manchester United hit a new low under Ruben Amorim as they suffered an embarrassing defeat to Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup second round after an epic penalty shootout following two errors from g...
skysports.com
Pat Moore, a Model Turned Institution at P.J. Clarke’s, Dies at 89
Pat Moore in undated photos. After being crowned Miss Fordham in 1953 during her first year at Fordham University in the Bronx, she signed with the Ford Modeling Agency.
nytimes.com
Court transfers Bolivian politician Luis Fernando Camacho to house arrest
Camacho, a prominent conservative, has been held in pretrial detention since 2022 over allegations of 'terrorism'.
aljazeera.com
'Absolutely pathetic' - Rangers hit for six by Club Brugge in play-off humiliation
Russell Martin’s tough start to life as Rangers head coach plumbed new depths after his side were embarrassingly dispatched 6-0 by Club Brugge in the second leg of their Champions League play...
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Nvidia reports record sales as the AI boom continues
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Zelenskyy says aides to meet Trump team in New York on Friday
Ukrainian president says diplomacy to end Russian invasion intensifying as team visits Middle East, Europe and US.
aljazeera.com
Trump’s Campaign to Reverse Global Climate Progress
Wind accounts for about 20 percent of the electricity mix in Europe.
nytimes.com
Gérard Chaliand, Intrepid Authority on Geopolitics, Dies at 91
Gérard Chaliand in 1992. His lectures on geopolitics routinely drew top-level diplomats and officers.
nytimes.com
Overdiagnosis of children overlooks that growing up is ‘messy and uneven’, says Jeremy Hunt
Former health secretary wants to see an overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities system in EnglandChildren and young people are being overdiagnosed with mental health conditions in a...
theguardian.com
Google launches new device protection program called Pixel Care+
Google says Pixel Care+ provides a "higher level of coverage, service and peace of mind for Google hardware owners."
techcrunch.com
'Exhausted, hungry, and scared': What it's like to be a journalist in Gaza
Palestinian journalists give the BBC first-hand accounts of the hardship and dangers they face while reporting on the war.
bbc.com
911 centers are so understaffed, they’re turning to AI to answer calls
The company offers an AI voice assistant that helps 911 centers offload non-emergency call volume.
techcrunch.com
GB win opener at inaugural Women's World Championships
Great Britain make history by winning their opening match at Para-ice hockey's inaugural Women's World Championships.
bbc.com
Willey denied 'amazing' six stop due to new rule
David Willey thinks he's prevented a six after a brilliant fielding effort on the boundary but is shown to have stepped on the rope before take-off, leading to the umpire signalling six for Birming...
bbc.com
Nvidia revenue jumps 56% on robust AI demand
US chip designer has become world’s most valuable company off the back of the artificial intelligence boom
ft.com
Pegula advances with comfortable win over Blinkova
Last year's US Open runner-up Jessica Pegula cruises into the third round in New York with a comfortable victory over Anna Blinkova.
bbc.com
European leaders boost Moldova in face of 'relentless' Russia
France, Germany and Poland leaders travel to state to back EU accession plan weeks before key election.
bbc.com
WhatsApp’s new AI feature lets you rephrase and adjust the tone of your messages
With Writing Help, users can get AI-generated suggestions that rewrite their messages in professional, funny, supportive, or rephrased way.
techcrunch.com
FBI says China’s Salt Typhoon hacked at least 200 US companies
The FBI's cyber chief says the long-running China-backed hacking campaign is "ongoing" and affecting companies all over the world.
techcrunch.com
Grand jury declines to indict man for throwing sandwich at US agents
The decision to reject the Trump administration's charges points to scepticism about his heavy-handed approach.
aljazeera.com
Google and Grok are catching up to ChatGPT, says a16z’s latest AI report
The report, in its fifth iteration, showcases two and a half years of data about consumers' evolving use of AI products.
techcrunch.com
Everton kick-off delayed at new stadium
Kick-off for Everton's Carabao Cup second round tie against Mansfield suffers a delay to allow supporters "safe access" into the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
bbc.com
Townsend-Ostapenko ends in heated net exchange
US Open opponents Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko got into a face-to-face argument on the Court 11 sideline right after their second-round match ended Wednesday.
espn.com
OpenAI co-founder calls for AI labs to safety test rival models
In an effort to set a new industry standard, OpenAI and Anthropic opened up their AI models for cross-lab safety testing.
techcrunch.com
Israeli official Alexandrovich skips US court hearing on child sex charges
Judge denies lawyer's claim that Israeli official could skip arraignment for child sex crime charges in Nevada.
aljazeera.com
Angela Mortimer, Tennis Champion Who Overcame Adversity, Dies at 93
Angela Mortimer after winning the women’s singles final at Wimbledon in July 1961. It was her third and last Grand Slam singles title.
nytimes.com
Lib Dem leader to boycott UK state banquet for Trump in Gaza protest
Sir Ed Davey accuses US president of being complicit in the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave
ft.com
Military helicopter rescues people from collapsing building in India
A military helicopter rescued people stranded by raging flood waters from the roof of a collapsing building in India.
aljazeera.com
Draper out of US Open due to arm injury
Jack Draper has been forced to pull out of the US Open ahead of his second-round clash with Zizou Bergs due to an arm injury.
skysports.com
Brazil mulls legal challenges to tariffs as impacts weigh on US consumers
Coffee and beef prices have already surged as tariffs on Brazil are expected to drive them higher.
aljazeera.com
Trump knocked out but Moody, 18, reaches quarters
World number one Judd Trump fails to reach the Wuhan Open quarter-finals, but teenager Stan Moody makes the last eight for the first time.
bbc.com
Meet NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Masterminds
As four astronauts venture around the Moon on NASA’s Artemis II test flight in 2026, many people will support the journey from here on Earth. Teams directing operations from the ground include the...
nasa.gov
Judge denies Meta’s request to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit filed by early employee
Stonelake, who worked at Meta from 2009 until being laid off in early 2024, filed the suit against Meta in Washington state earlier this year, alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and re...
techcrunch.com
Why is Trump going after the Smithsonian museums?
Smithsonian museums face a Trump-ordered review of exhibits on slavery, immigration and LGBTQ history.
aljazeera.com
US envoy cuts Lebanon trip short amid protests, outrage over press comments
Protesters decry Tom Barrack visit amid Hezbollah disarmament push, warning to journalists not to act 'animalistic'.
aljazeera.com
Jags' Hunter 'rolling full speed,' OK for Week 1
Jaguars two-way star Travis Hunter is "rolling full speed" after missing the final two games of the preseason with an upper-body injury, general manager James Gladstone said Wednesday.
espn.com
Introducing Team USA: Bradley's line-up ready for 'wild week' in New York
Who features for Team USA at the 2025 Ryder Cup? We look at Keegan Bradley’s confirmed line-up facing Team Europe at Bethpage Black this September.
skysports.com
'I need to look after myself' - Draper out of US Open with arm injury
British number one Jack Draper withdraws from the US Open because of an arm injury.
bbc.com
The Boring Company is finally testing Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ in its Las Vegas tunnels
It may seem like a great place to test Tesla's driver assistance tech, but the underground convention center shuttle program will stay human-driven for a while.
techcrunch.com
Children killed in mass shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school
At least two children were killed and more than a dozen injured in a mass shooting at a Catholic school in the US.
aljazeera.com
Watch: How the Catholic school shooting unfolded in Minneapolis
Two children, aged eight and 10, have been killed and 17 other people injured following a shooting during Mass.
bbc.com
Lake makes history with British record 2m leap
Morgan Lake makes history as the first British woman to clear two metres in the high jump at the Diamond League Final in Zurich.
bbc.com
Jokic, Serbia roll to victory in EuroBasket opener
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recorded a double-double Wednesday as Serbia rolled past Estonia on the opening day of EuroBasket.
espn.com
Octopus Energy founder given Cabinet Office role to help shape future policies
Greg Jackson joins powerful group of advisers and says he wants to improve public services without spending moreKeir Starmer has appointed the outspoken founder of Octopus Energy as an adviser, wit...
theguardian.com
Here are the 33 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025
Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. How will 2025 compare?
techcrunch.com
Strap In! NASA Aeroshell Material Takes Extended Space Trip
Components of a NASA technology that could one day help crew and cargo enter harsh planetary environments, like that of Mars, are taking an extended trip to space courtesy of the United States Spac...
nasa.gov
Not welcome: inside the 29 August Guardian Weekly
Anti-migration protests ramp up. Plus: IDF data on the Gaza warGet the magazine delivered to your home addressThe political conversation is becoming ever more focused on migration, with Reform UK...
theguardian.com
How soon McLaren can claim title and the F1 records in sight?
McLaren’s 2025 season is on course to become one of the most successful in Formula 1’s history – but just how decorated could it prove to be and what records are they on course to...
skysports.com
Pixel 10 Pro review: familiar hardware, filled with Google’s AI
Ivan Mehta has been using the Pixel 10 Pro for the last few days, Google's latest device with a new, brighter screen, more RAM, and a pro camera.
techcrunch.com
Spurs interested in Chelsea target Simons with No 10 signing a priority
Tottenham Hotspur's priority in the final days of the transfer window is signing a No 10 after missing out on key targets Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze.
skysports.com
Anthropic launches AI advisory council to boost ties with Washington
AI company launches council to strengthen Washington ties as AI takes on critical defence and policy roles.
aljazeera.com
Sciver-Brunt leads Rockets to edgy consolation win
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt's 52 from 29 balls leads Trent Rockets to victory over Birmingham Phoenix in their final match of The Hundred women's competition.
bbc.com
Colleges see significant drop in international students as fall semester begins
Delays and increased screenings for visas mean that many students didn't make it to campus on time – and that has some big implications for the economy.
npr.org
Trump, With Tariffs and Threats, Tries to Strong-Arm Nations to Retreat on Climate Goals
President Trump met with Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, in Scotland last month. He denounced wind power as a “con job.”
nytimes.com
The Playoff Playbook: Tips to help you win your fantasy baseball league
Made the fantasy baseball playoffs? Want to win? Listen to these tips from Tristan.
espn.com
Huge Palestinian flag unveiled at Spain’s La Tomatina festival
Revelers unfurled a Palestinian flag in the middle of Spain’s La Tomatina, the world’s biggest food throwing festival.
aljazeera.com
Pope urges end to ‘terror, destruction and death’ in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has called on Israel to end the ‘terror, destruction and death’ in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm warns
The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals.
bbc.com
The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut
We’re thrilled to unveil the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 — TechCrunch’s annual, handpicked list of the 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world.
techcrunch.com
Lib Dem leader to boycott king’s Trump banquet in protest over Gaza
Exclusive: Ed Davey says Starmer should engage with US president but they should not close their eyes to crisisEd Davey: Why I’ll boycott dinner with TrumpThe Liberal Democrat leader, Ed Davey, wil...
theguardian.com
NASA Seeks Volunteers to Track Artemis II Mission
NASA seeks volunteers to passively track the Artemis II Orion spacecraft as the crewed mission travels to the Moon and back to Earth. The Artemis II test flight, a launch of the agency’s SLS (Space...
nasa.gov
This is the work of 5 journalists killed at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital
The 5 journalists killed in an Israeli attack on the Nasser Hospital had documented the relentless destruction of Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Belichick names transfer Lopez as UNC's QB1
Gio Lopez, who transferred from South Alabama to North Carolina in April, will be the Tar Heels' starting quarterback for Monday's season opener against TCU, coach Bill Belichick announced Wednesday.
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Colts won't trade Richardson, eye growth for QB
Colts GM Chris Ballard said the team is not trading Anthony Richardson.
espn.com
Portrait of an Astronaut
NASA astronaut Zena Cardman poses for a portrait in a photography studio on March 22, 2024, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Cardman is currently aboard the International Space Sta...
nasa.gov
Malaysia’s SkyeChip unveils the country’s first edge AI processor
The Southeast Asian country reaches an AI milestone as it looks to become a more competitive player in the global AI race.
techcrunch.com
Trump threatens charges for George Soros, frequent target of far-right ire
President pushes baseless claim that Soros helped support riots in the US and says he should face criminal charges.
aljazeera.com
Edinburgh Comedy award winner Sam Nicoresti: ‘Actually, this whole show is a monumental failure!’
The comic was determined to make a blockbuster standup show that didn’t address trans issues. Then she changed her mind – and scooped comedy’s biggest prizeThere’s efficiency, then there’s the proc...
theguardian.com
Travis Kelce unveils American Eagle collection with Azzi Fudd, Jeremiah Smith and more star athletes
Drew Allar and Suni Lee were among the other athletes enlisted by Kelce and American Eagle to be part of the campaign.
espn.com
A wedding guest goes wild on the dancefloor … Meryl Meisler’s best photograph
‘There’s so much misery and unfairness in the world, but the people I’m attracted to photographing are those who project confidence and joy. And this guy was marvellous’This photograph is named Man...
theguardian.com
The unlikely alliance pressing Trump to regulate Pfas on US farms: ‘This is a basic human right’
A group of farmers, bikers, truckers and scientists from the political left and right are working to bring attention to the health risks of using toxic sludge as fertilizerAn unlikely alliance of f...
theguardian.com
Macron hits back at Netanyahu over claims of feulling anti-Semitism
French leader responds in diplomatic row that erupted after Macron said France would recognise a Palestinian state.
aljazeera.com
Court Records Detail Antisemitic Attack That Australia Says Is Linked to Iran
Lewis’ Continental Kitchen, a kosher restaurant in Sydney, on Tuesday. It was the site of an arson attack last year that Australia says was orchestrated by Iran.
nytimes.com
Aerial footage shows smoke billowing from wildfires in Asturias, Spain – video
Aerial footage shows thick plumes of smoke from wildfires raging in the northern Spanish region of Asturias. Wildfires have burned more than a million hectares (2.5m acres) of land in the European...
theguardian.com
Remembering Mariam Abu Daqqa, my strong, beautiful friend killed by Israel
Youmna ElSayed writes about the disbelief and shock of losing her friend, killed in Israeli air strikes on a hospital.
aljazeera.com
Taiwan’s northeast rattled by magnitude 6 offshore earthquake
No immediate reports of damage, island's fire department says, as buildings shaking in capital Taipei.
aljazeera.com
Plaud launches a new AI hardware notetaker, the $179 Note Pro
Plaud.ai launches its new Plaud Note Pro hardware notetaker with better mics and recording range.
techcrunch.com
Saddle up for Wheel World, a leisurely, Lycra-less feelgood hit
When is a racing game not a racing game? When there’s more joy to be had in pootling around enjoying the viewHere’s an admission: I am 37 years old and have never learned to drive. I tried once, in...
theguardian.com
Like Humans, Every Tree Has Its Own Microbiome, a New Study Has Found
Scientists have found that a single tree can be home to a trillion microbial cells — an invisible ecosystem that is only beginning to be understood.
nytimes.com
Mother review – Noomi Rapace is a fanatical Mother Teresa full of fury
Rapace plays the canonised Kolkata nun with hard-bitten intensity in a complex, lurid story that veers between faithful telling and bouts of funThe convent is a pressure cooker in this fevered, ene...
theguardian.com
Google Vids adds AI avatars to its video editor and launches a consumer version
Google is launching a free consumer version of its video editor Vids that will be available without any AI-powered features.
techcrunch.com
Trump’s attack on the Fed threatens US economic credibility
History teaches us that chaos follows when leaders undermine the independence of central banks
ft.com
From market rate to intermediaries, seven truths about the transfer market
The big clubs have the spending power and influence, but there are plenty of ways teams like Genoa can keep pace.
espn.com
Welsh jockey great and Derby winner Lewis dies aged 89
Jockey great Geoff Lewis, the only Welshman to ride a Derby winner, dies aged 89.
bbc.com
Matt Chapman: Racing League victory 'would mean the world'
Matt Chapman's London and The South are on the brink of a first Racing League title as they head to Southwell for the final week of the competition this Thursday.
skysports.com
A record £2.6bn spent on transfers but where is your club stronger or weaker?
Premier League clubs have set a new record for spending in a single transfer window this summer at over £2.6bn.
skysports.com
Cutler gets four-day sentence in DWI plea deal
Jay Cutler will spend several days in the Williamson County (Tennessee) Jail as part of a plea deal he took stemming from a drunken driving arrest in October 2024.
espn.com
Patriots claim QB DeVito, to release WR Bourne
The Patriots claimed former New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito off waivers, and plan to release veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne on Wednesday after sources tell ESPN talks to trade him d...
espn.com
Russia opposed to European security guarantees for Ukraine, says Kremlin
Kremlin says US's peace push has been useful; rejects idea of European peacekeeping troops on Ukraine's soil.
aljazeera.com
Caught Stealing review – Darren Aronosky’s violent, chaotic and highly enjoyable crime flick
After Mother! and The Whale, Aronosky’s new movie centres on a washed-up alcoholic former baseball star’s encounters with a villainous underworldBaseball fans will see the pun straight away; I had...
theguardian.com
Perez and Bottas on Formula 1 return with Cadillac
Sergio Perez says he has "unfinished business" in Formula 1 after it was announced he and Valtteri Bottas will race for the new Cadillac team next year.
bbc.com
Geoff Lewis, rider of Mill Reef, dies aged 89
Geoff Lewis, rider of the great Mill Reef and later a key figure on the Epsom training scene, has died at the age of 89.
skysports.com
The Era of AI-Generated Ransomware Has Arrived
Cybercriminals are increasingly using generative AI tools to fuel their attacks, with new research finding instances of AI being used to develop ransomware.
wired.com
South Korea Outlaws Use of Smartphones During Class
A parent and child arriving at an elementary school in Seoul last year. A new law in South Korea gives principals and teachers the power to stop students from carrying or using phones at school.
nytimes.com
US disaster agency suspends workers who criticised Trump cuts, reports say
The Fema staff are said to have been among those who recently lent their names to an open letter.
bbc.com
How to Brush Your Pet's Teeth—Veterinarians Weigh In (2025)
We talked to pet experts to find out if brushing is just a pet influencer craze, what products to use for oral health, and how to brush safely without losing a finger.
wired.com
Winning elections is the only curb against strongmen
Liberals focus too much on constitutions and too little on politics
ft.com
Floods and Landslides Kill Dozens on Pilgrimage Route in Kashmir
Flooding on Wednesday in the Indian-controlled part of Jammu and Kashmir.
nytimes.com
Juniper Blood review – middle-class urbanites up sticks in search for new pastoral idyll
Donmar Warehouse, LondonMike Bartlett’s invigorating play becomes a state-of-the-world drama about whether it is possible to live responsibly in our age of toxic capitalismMike Bartlett’s striking...
theguardian.com
Wantaway Newcastle striker Isak named in Sweden squad
Alexander Isak is in the Sweden squad for the World Cup qualifiers despite not playing any football this season as he pushes to leave Newcastle.
bbc.com
NASA’s Largest Satellite Antenna Ever Has Just Unfurled in Space
NISAR, a giant orbiting antenna 39 feet in diameter, will monitor changes to glaciers, forests, and the Earth’s crust, providing data to help improve infrastructure and disaster responses.
wired.com
Trump’s Diplomacy: Peacemaker or Political Prestige?
Is Donald Trump's diplomatic dealmaking truly putting an end to several wars?
aljazeera.com
Leipzig Gewandhaus/ Nelsons review – poignancy, poetry and powerful Sibelius in wide-ranging Prom
Royal Albert Hall, LondonThe venerable orchestra – among the world’s oldest – brought Pärt, Sibelius and Dvořák to the Proms. Isabelle Faust’s sensitive reading of the latter’s Violin Concerto was...
theguardian.com
Denmark summons top US diplomat over alleged covert operations in Greenland
Danish foreign minister accuses ‘foreign actors’ of trying to sway future of vast Arctic island
ft.com
Norris vs Piastri: The key factors that could decide F1's 2025 title battle
As Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris prepare to resume their battle for the 2025 world championship, Sky Sports F1 analyse the key areas that will decide who comes out on top.
skysports.com
Lil Nas X says he's OK after 'terrifying' arrest
He pleaded not guilty to injuring a police officer and resisting arrest after being found naked in LA.
bbc.com
Depth & transfers - Wrexham's squad state of play
BBC Sport assesses the Wrexham's squad that has undergone a radical makeover since promotion the Championship.
bbc.com
Denmark Summons U.S. Envoy Over Espionage Allegations
In a statement on Wednesday, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, Denmark’s foreign minister, said, “We are aware that foreign actors continue to show an interest in Greenland.”
nytimes.com
Sources: Thielen traded back to Vikes in reunion
The Vikings and Panthers are finalizing a trade for wide receiver Adam Thielen to return to Minnesota, sources told ESPN.
espn.com
Ballard set to miss NI's World Cup qualifiers
Defender Daniel Ballard is set to miss Northern Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Germany next month through injury
bbc.com
‘My sister, my God. It’s a visceral pain that never goes away’: Miriam Toews on a memoir of suicide and silence
Having fled the strictures of her Mennonite upbringing, the Canadian author searches for meaning in her older sister’s death: ‘She taught me how to stay alive’Long before she became one of Canada’s...
theguardian.com
In the Nguyen Kitchen review – cooking up a heartwarming Vietnamese-French diaspora musical
Aspiring performer Yvonne dreams aloud in candy-coloured reveries that carry the hopes of a marginalised singer in a rarely-seen Parisian communityParis is home to one of the oldest and largest Vie...
theguardian.com
Mediterranean wildfires are no accident
This summer’s infernos expose how climate change, land neglect and disaster capitalism turn forests into fuel.
aljazeera.com
UK long-term borrowing costs near highest level since 1998
Gilts hit hard by global rise in bond yields as ‘stagflationary’ concerns add to pressure on economy
ft.com
NASCAR's playoff king, Joey Logano, wants derided format to stay
The is a vocal crowd within NASCAR unhappy with the the playoff format. Not Joey Logano, though, who has come to thrive in the biggest moments.
espn.com
Watch: Raging rivers cause destruction in parts of northern India
At least 30 people have died since Tuesday, as flash floods swept away roads and submerged homes.
bbc.com
China seeks to triple output of AI chips in race with the US
Fabrication plants serving Huawei push to increase production as US cuts off access to Nvidia’s top processors
ft.com
At least 30 people killed in landslide as heavy rains batter northern India
Search and rescue operations are under way in response to a landslide near Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra area.
aljazeera.com
Black spaces of the Great Depression: scenes of African American life in the 1930s – in pictures
Depictions of rural life in the south during the Great Depression have been predominantly focused on whiteness, a fuller picture rarely seen. In a new exhibition, the private homes and public gathe...
theguardian.com
The ancient oxygen flood that forever changed life in the oceans
Ancient forests may have fueled a deep-sea oxygen boost nearly 390 million years ago, unlocking evolutionary opportunities for jawed fish and larger marine animals. New isotopic evidence shows that...
sciencedaily.com
Tell us: what late-night venues and clubs have closed in your town in recent years?
We’re interested in hearing about club closures in your town – and about any signs of growthNew figures have revealed that one in four late-night venues in the UK have closed since 2020: almost 800...
theguardian.com
Katrina: Come Hell and High Water review – Spike Lee gets straight to the defiant, joyous soul of New Orleans
The finale of the Oscar-winning director’s three-part documentary about the biggest tragedy in 21st-century Black American history is a must-watch. It’s a stirring look at the city’s refusal to lie...
theguardian.com
Keeper is the ecological ‘fever dream’ where you play as – checks notes – a lighthouse
Double Fine’s latest is a whimsical action-adventure that takes inspiration from real-life biology as much as cult fantasy movies from the 1980sKeeper is staking a bold claim to be the oddest game...
theguardian.com
Deforestation has killed half a million people in past 20 years, study finds
Localised rises in temperature caused by land clearance cause 28,330 heat-related deaths a year, researchers findDeforestation has killed more than half a million people in the tropics over the pas...
theguardian.com
Following the Sounds of Arabic to Rediscover Paris
Inside the Andalusian garden at the Grand Mosque of Paris.
nytimes.com
New Zealand rugby player who called for study of concussions dies at 39
Shane Christie, who suspected he was suffering from a degenerative brain disorder, was found dead at his home in Nelson.
aljazeera.com
Ashwin retires from IPL to play in overseas leagues
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retires from the Indian Premier League (IPL) with plans to play in other franchise leagues across the world.
bbc.com
UK’s richest set to produce 13 times more transport emissions than poorest by 2035
Thinktank predicts wider inequality gap and calls for revised policies to tackle flying and excess private car useInequality in transport emissions between the richest and the poorest in the UK is...
theguardian.com
Arsenal or Chelsea to win Premier League, Estevao better than Gyokeres? Week 2 overreactions
After hitting most of our overreaction predictions last season, we're running it back. Expect a new champion in England, some giants in Spain and Germany to drop, and Chelsea's Estevao to have a bi...
espn.com
Sea border for food and agricultural products 'in place until 2027'
The border for such goods will not be dismantled until 2027, the UK government is expected to confirm.
bbc.com
Why investors are on tenterhooks for Nvidia’s latest earnings report
The US chip giant is considered a bellwether for both the AI industry and Wall Street.
aljazeera.com
Tory chair says party would consider deal with Taliban to return Afghan migrants – UK politics live
Kevin Hollinrake says party would ‘potentially’ set up returns agreement with country as he says deportation plan is ‘far more comprehensive’ than Reform’sNigel Farage has been accused of “ugly” an...
theguardian.com
'Billie Jean BLING!' | Osaka on Labubu mascot, dazzling outfit and Alcaraz's hair!
Naomi Osaka explained how her sparkling outfit came together and showed off her new mascot for the US Open as well as giving her opinion on Carlos Alcaraz's new haircut.
skysports.com
Source: Jaguars trading for Lions WR Patrick
The Lions are trading veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick to the Jaguars for a sixth-round draft pick following his return from injuries in 2024, a source confirmed to ESPN.
espn.com
‘The most difficult word to say is “Cut!”’: an audience with Cannes conquerors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne
They have won the Palme d’Or twice, and their latest offering about teen motherhood scooped the screenwriting prize. The brothers discuss their working methods, who inspires them, and what they dis...
theguardian.com
Welcome to 'Milwaukee Community College': How the Brewers built a $115 million juggernaut
As small-market Milwaukee rolls along with MLB's best record, everyone wants to know the Brew Crew's secret formula.
espn.com
US tariffs on India hit 50% as Trump-Modi ties sour
Additional levies over Russian oil purchases raise rates on New Delhi to among the highest in the world
ft.com
Former player makes Aussie Rules history by coming out as bisexual
Mitch Brown hopes his decision to speak on his sexuality will create a safer space for others.
bbc.com
A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews review – a memoir of great scope and intimacy
A meditation on loss, literature and the unspoken, from one of Canada’s most admired writersAsking himself “Why I write”, George Orwell gave four reasons: aesthetic enthusiasm, historical impu...
theguardian.com
There’s an obvious way to challenge Nigel Farage. But Keir Starmer won’t do it | Rafael Behr
Labour’s reluctance to name Brexit as the cause of so many problems hasn’t stopped Reform’s rise. It’s time to try the truthSo begins another chapter in the liberation struggle. Released from bonda...
theguardian.com
Daruma review – disabled veteran is landed with a four-year-old in soft-hearted indie road movie
A surly war vet takes in the daughter he never knew he had in a well-intentioned but overly sentimental filmThis low-budget, US-made comedy-drama is full of sincerity and good intentions but that d...
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Tough talk from Streeting – but he still needs a deal with big pharma
Health secretary calls industry ‘shortsighted’ but there is danger in giving UK better terms than much of rich EuropeExplainer: What is the row between Wes Streeting and pharmaceutical companies ab...
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Space, stadiums, poses and prizes: the best art and architecture of autumn 2025
The season’s standouts include mighty Picassos, mesmerising mushrooms, the visions of Kerry James Marshall, the combat photography of Lee Miller – and a return trip to space• See the rest of our un...
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Davis wrong to box Paul? 'No fighter would turn it down'
The boxing world is coming to terms with Gervonta Davis boxing Jake Paul in an exhibition later this year.
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'You get sand stress!' - Quickfire questions with Scotland World Cup squad
Scotland's Women's Rugby World Cup squad debate which of them would survive on a deserted island and who would embarrass themselves on a night out.
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LIVE: Israel destroys entire neighbourhoods in push to occupy Gaza City
Israeli forces killed dozens in Gaza on Tuesday as tanks and warplanes levelled entire blocks in Gaza City.
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This tiny iron catalyst could transform the future of clean energy
Hydrogen fuel cells could power cars, devices, and homes with nothing but water as a byproduct—but platinum’s cost holds them back. Chinese researchers have now unveiled a breakthrough iron-based c...
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TV tonight: the art wunderkind behind an $86m art fraud scandal
Inigo Philbrick, who spent two years in prison, tells his story in this two-parter. Plus, a macabre discovery in Limbs in the Loch. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Two Continue reading...
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Wildlife photographer of the year 2025 – in pictures
Picked from a record 60,636 entries, the first images from the Natural History Museum’s wildlife photographer of the year competition have been released. The photographs, which range from a lion fa...
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‘It was the Nasa of puppetry’: how we made 1990 kids movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The performers and director of the original TMNT film describe how they battled hellish costumes and slippery sets to bring their tale of family bonding and kung fu to lifeSteve Barron (director):...
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Watch: World's tallest bridge completes key load-bearing test
Some 96 trucks were driven on China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in a test ahead of the scheduled opening next month.
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Hamas challenges Israeli account of Gaza hospital attack that killed 21
The Palestinian group says no fighters were killed in the Israeli military's double-tap attack on Nasser Hospital.
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A former Watergate prosecutor on 'weaponizing' government agencies
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks about parallels between President Trump and President Nixon's use of government agencies to go after perceived enemies.
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Indiana State Representative Andrew Ireland on why he supports redistricting
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Indiana State Representative Andrew Ireland about a Tuesday meeting at the White House of Republican lawmakers from Indiana, and why he supports a mid-decade redraw o...
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Toothless sharks? Ocean acidification could erode predator’s vital weapon, study finds
Sharks could struggle to feed themselves efficiently in future, affecting marine ecosystem stability, researchers saySharks without teeth might sound like the stuff of dreams to swimmers and surfer...
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Can WeightWatchers stay relevant when everyone is on diet drugs?
GLP-1 medications could be the group’s death knell — or grant it a new lease on life
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Is the UK’s giant new nuclear power station ‘unbuildable’?
Meant to withstand being hit by an aircraft, industry veterans warn of Sizewell C’s ‘terrifying’ complexity
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After the shock of war, Iranians yearn for change
Despite an initial mood of wartime solidarity, Iranians across the political spectrum believe the conflict has exposed the vulnerabilities of the system
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Chinese AI chipmaker Cambricon posts record profit as Beijing pushes pivot from Nvidia
Revenues rise 44-fold on surging demand for homegrown semiconductors
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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid, Atlético eye Man United's Mainoo
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have joined the race for Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United set £50m fee for Garnacho's Chelsea move
Manchester United want a £50m transfer fee to let winger Alejandro Garnacho leave for Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Kpop Demon Hunters becomes Netflix's most viewed film ever
It is the latest in a series of chart-topping achievements by the animated musical.
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Cracker Barrel revives old logo after backlash stoked by Trump
US restaurant chain abandons rebrand after new logo prompts firestorm of criticism online.
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Mercury's Thomas breaks own triple-double record
Alyssa Thomas had 12 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists for her WNBA single-season record seventh triple-double in the Mercury's win Tuesday night.
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Bruce Willis’ dementia diagnosis: ‘language is going’, says actor’s wife
Emma Heming Willis recalls the actor’s ‘alarming and scary’ early symptoms and says his family has ‘learned to adapt’ as his brain ‘is failing’ amid ‘really great health overall’Bruce Willis’s brai...
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SpaceX notches major wins during tenth Starship test
SpaceX notched some new wins with the tenth Starship test flight.
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Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter
More than 180 current and former FEMA employees signed the letter sent to the FEMA Review Council and Congress warning that FEMA's capacity to respond to a major disaster was dangerously diminished.
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Assort Health nabs $50M to automate patient phone calls, sources say
The startup, now valued at $750 million, is one of three that recently raised funding to use AI agents for helping healthcare practices answer patient calls.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,280
Here are the key events on day 1,280 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Watch: 'Please give me an invite' - Americans react to Taylor Swift's engagement
Swift, who has been in a relationship with Travis Kelce for two years, shared the news less than two weeks after announcing a new album.
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Verily is closing its medical device program as Alphabet shifts more resources to AI
Alphabet's life sciences arm Verily laid off staff and eliminated its entire devices program as AI and data infrastructure takes center stage.
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How to Arm Ukraine for Negotiations
For a durable peace, Trump must get the order of talks right.