‘Stop killing women’: Australian mother vows to be voice for slain daughter
Alicia Little was killed by her partner in 2017. Her killer was released from jail after two years and eight months.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-08-29
Margaret W. Rossiter, 81, Dies; Wrote Women Scientists Into History
In her groundbreaking trilogy, “Women Scientists in America,” she told the stories of numerous accomplished but largely invisible women.
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US court rules many of Trump's global tariffs are illegal
The tariffs can remain in place until mid-October to allow the Trump administration time to request the Supreme Court take up the case.
bbc.com
US appeals court rules Trump’s foreign tariff campaign is largely illegal
But the court has allowed the tariffs to remain in place while the Trump administration appeals to the Supreme Court.
aljazeera.com
Appeals Court Rules Against Many Trump Tariffs
President Trump’s punishing slate of tariffs immediately drew legal challenges from small businesses and state governments.
nytimes.com
'Not random' - Maresca blames injuries on workload
The Chelsea manager is concerned that his squad are struggling with the post-Club World Cup workload despite a positive start to the season.
bbc.com
How can Raducanu close gap on top players?
Emma Raducanu believes the world's leading stars play her with 'a point to prove' - so what can she do to close the gap?
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St Pauli win Bundesliga's first Hamburg derby in 14 years
Hamburg's first home match in the Bundesliga in seven years proved to be a night to forget as they were comfortably beaten 2-0 by local rivals St Pauli and ended the match with 10 men.
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Spotlight on AI at TechCrunch Disrupt: Don’t miss these sessions backed by JetBrains and Greenfield
TechCrunch Disrupt isn’t just about showcasing the startups of tomorrow — it’s also about surfacing the boldest ideas shaping technology today.
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MSP accused of hiding camera in parliament toilet
The MSP said he was "fully co-operating" with officers and is due to appear at court at a later date.
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Raducanu: World's best raise their game against me | 'I've a lot more work to do'
Emma Raducanu takes it as a compliment that the world's best players seem to raise their game against her, admitting she has "a lot more work to do" to match their level.
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Real Madrid vs Mallorca: La Liga – teams, start, kickoff, lineups
Record La Liga winners Real Madrid entertain Mallorca in the second round of the new Spanish top flight domestic season.
aljazeera.com
Why are antigovernment protests taking place in Indonesia?
Protesters angered by police violence, parliamentarians' wages and inflation are staging nationwide demonstrations.
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What next for Thailand after court sacks suspended prime minister?
Paetongtarn Shinawatra was dismissed after a leaked phone call scandal.
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Turkiye to sever economic and trade ties with Israel over Gaza
Turkiye has said that it will completely sever economic and trade ties with Israel, amid tensions over the war in Gaza.
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Germany, France push for secondary sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine war
European Union’s two biggest economies have agreed to push for measures targeting companies that support Russia’s war.
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Frank Price, a Studio Chief Several Times Over, Dies at 95
Frank Price at an Oscar party in Beverly Hills, Calif., in 1982. During the first of his two tenures at Columbia Pictures, he became known as “the $10 Million Man” for the four-year contract he sig...
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TikTok now lets users send voice notes and images in DMs
The new capabilities bring TikTok’s messaging experience more in line with that of other popular social apps and services.
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How Israeli spy veterans are shaping US Big Tech
Hundreds of Israeli intelligence veterans are in US Big Tech and it’s raising questions about data and security.
aljazeera.com
Yoro: 'Little mistakes' costing us in difficult week for Man Utd
Leny Yoro says "little mistakes" are costing Manchester United in what has been a difficult week for the team ahead of their Premier League match against Burnley on Saturday.
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Trump Administration Bars Palestinian Officials From U.N. Meeting in New York
The move by Secretary of State Marco Rubio could be aimed at weakening discussion of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations meeting.
nytimes.com
Labour won the legal battle over asylum hotels, but the right is running the story
Ruling has bought government time to plan closures but Farage and Tories have more fuel for their grievancesAsylum seekers to remain at Epping hotel after court of appeal revokes banProtesters were...
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Tesla challenges $243 million verdict in Autopilot death trial
The company's lawyers blame the driver (who settled with the victims separately) for the crash, and the plaintiffs' lawyers for "overwhelming" the jury with "irrelevant evidence."
techcrunch.com
Court blocks Trump effort to end protected status for Venezuelans
Court rules against Trump push to cancel TPS for Venezuelans, keeping protections intact amid ongoing legal battles.
aljazeera.com
Ask Me Anything - your Women's Rugby World Cup questions answered
Welsh rugby player Siwan Lillicrap, former Scotland lock Deborah McCormack and former Welsh hooker Ken Owens join Gabby Logan to answer your Women's Rugby World Cup questions in the latest edition...
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Sacha Hickey - the amateur with 'probably' the best record in the world
Sacha Hickey has probably the best record in amateur boxing. She has only lost once in her whole life.
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How a police killing of a driver has escalated protests in Indonesia
The police killing of a delivery driver at a cost-of-living demonstration has intensified protests across Indonesia.
aljazeera.com
Most of President Trump's tariffs are illegal, U.S. court rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., delayed enforcing its decision, which is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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Trump's lesser-known conflicts
President Trump has been focusing on some of the lesser-known conflicts in the world as peace remains elusive for Ukraine and Gaza.
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Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war
Ukraine's president says those suggesting a buffer zone do not understand the realities of modern warfare.
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White House goes after more foreign aid cuts
The White House is asking Congress to take back nearly $5 billion in appropriated foreign aid funds. The timing of the request makes it hard for Congress to weigh in before the end of the fiscal year.
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Shelton (shoulder) retires hurt from Open match
Ben Shelton quit during his third-round match at the U.S. Open on Friday because of a left shoulder injury.
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Final-over hat-trick helps Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe
Dilshan Madushanka takes a hat-trick in the final over of the match to ensure Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by seven runs in the first one-day international in Zimbabwe.
bbc.com
41 Best Labor Day Sales on WIRED-Tested Gear (2025)
You labored hard for your cash—save some of it with these Labor Day deals on WIRED-approved fire pits, laptops, pizza ovens, and more.
wired.com
Meta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users
After a bombshell report on Meta allowing its AI chatbots to have sensual chats with minors, the company is updating its policies.
techcrunch.com
Wales need to play with smiles on faces - Cox
Wales centre Carys Cox says her side must embrace every moment of their Rugby World Cup experience.
bbc.com
Epping hotel asylum case: what has the court of appeal decided and why?
Temporary injunction has been set aside but council’s challenge will still proceed to a trialA temporary injunction that would have blocked asylum seekers from being housed at the Bell hotel in Epp...
theguardian.com
US to stop Palestinians attending UN meeting in New York
The decision comes as France leads international efforts to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN meeting next month.
bbc.com
Ballard & Spencer out of NI's World Cup qualifiers
Northern Ireland defenders Daniel Ballard and Brodie Spencer are ruled out of upcoming World Cup qualifiers away to Luxembourg and Germany.
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New Spurs midfielder Simons' best Bundesliga goals
Watch the best goals scored by Xavi Simons in the Bundesliga as Tottenham Hotspur confirm the signing of the Netherlands midfielder.
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As Coco Gauff struggles to change her serve, it's been a rocky US Open already
Gauff knew she needed to make a change to her serve -- and she took a gamble, hiring a new coach just days before the US Open.
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‘He’s a jump-off-the-cliff kind of guy’: inside Francis Ford Coppola’s chaotic Megalopolis shoot
Mike Figgis’s documentary takes us on to the set of the director’s passion project to give as raw and intimate a portrait of an auteur at work as we’ve had for some time‘Do you know why I’m doing t...
theguardian.com
Much-changed England 'calm' & ready for 'adversity'
England face Samoa in their second Rugby World Cup group game - and John Mitchell has shuffled his pack as the tournament favourites eye a quarter-final berth.
bbc.com
Wilson beats Allen to set up Wuhan final against Xiao
Gary Wilson beats Mark Allen to set up a final against defending champion Xiao Guodong at the Wuhan Open.
bbc.com
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.
techcrunch.com
A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs
A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024.
techcrunch.com
Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey – this look at the Die Hard star’s decline is heartbreaking
You’d think an interview with a movie star’s wife ahead of her upcoming book about caring for him would be dreadful. Instead, it’s a poignant watch in which love shines throughOn paper, it looks dr...
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Addison Rae review – pop’s newest A-lister has the stagecraft of a veteran
Manchester AcademyOnce a viral TikTok dancer, Rae has only performed live a handful of times, but is remarkably assured as her voice glides across pounding club-ready beats‘The past few years have...
theguardian.com
NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur Retires
NASA astronaut Megan McArthur has retired, concluding a career spanning more than two decades. A veteran of two spaceflights, McArthur logged 213 days in space, including being the first woman to p...
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Sri Lanka’s crisis shows how debt is devouring the Global South
From Africa to Asia to Latin America, billions go hungry while creditors profit.
aljazeera.com
Asylum hotel ruling won't feel like much of a victory at Home Office
The government avoids having its asylum policy thrown into chaos but the court ruling is a gift for its opponents.
bbc.com
Rayner could hit English councils that block housing developments with tougher sanctions
Local authorities could be forced to approve new developments, overturning agreed plans, or risk giving planning control to WhitehallAngela Rayner is poised to introduce tougher sanctions on counci...
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'No gamesmanship' - Wolff reveals new Russell contract 'a formality'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says there is "no gamesmanship" in his contract talks with George Russell and revealed a new deal is "a formality".
skysports.com
Asylum seekers to remain at hotel after appeal win
The Home Office and owner of The Bell Hotel in Essex win their legal battle at the Court of Appeal.
bbc.com
At Work review – photographer ditches career for gig economy and writing in poverty drama
Venice film festivalThough the film is eventful enough, there is a bland placidity with which Bastien Bouillon plays a man following his dreams in this quaintly naive storyValérie Donzelli has give...
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Protesters and police clash after death of taxi driver in Indonesia
Tear gas and water cannons have been used on protesters as demonstrations erupt across the country.
bbc.com
Starmer names former Bank of England deputy governor as his chief economic adviser
Appointment of Nemat “Minouche” Shafik announced after series of economic missteps by Downing StreetBusiness live – latest updatesThe former Bank of England deputy governor Nemat “Minouche” Shafik...
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Palestine Action lawyers accuse Yvette Cooper of ‘cynical media campaign’
Exclusive: Home secretary ‘breaching duty to court’ by making claims about reason for group’s ban that she has not disclosed in legal caseLawyers for a co-founder of Palestine Action have accused t...
theguardian.com
FEMA's Chaotic Summer Has Gone From Bad to Worse
Following a week of strife at the disaster relief agency, Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem told FEMA employees to "be vocal" about their positive experiences with the Trump administration.
wired.com
Arteta: Saka hamstring injuries a big concern
Mikel Arteta has admitted Bukayo Saka's hamstring injuries are a big concern as Arsenal prepare to face champions Liverpool without their talisman on Super Sunday.
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FBI reveals more Pete Rose gambling documents
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released new documents relating to baseball great Pete Rose, his former bookie and the gambling scandal that led to Rose's previous ban from the sport and en...
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‘Just hysteria’: UK faces a crisis but the Denis Healey comparison is overblown
Whatever the right-wing press may say most economists agree that Rachel Reeves isn’t heading towards an IMF bailoutBusiness live – latest updatesInternational confidence in the UK government’s econ...
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Miami LB Hayes charged with vehicular homicide
Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes has been charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and one count of reckless driving with serious bodily injury following an investigation into a May crash that...
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Hubble Homes in on Galaxy’s Star Formation
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy whose asymmetric appearance may be the result of a galactic tug of war. Located 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo, th...
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Sabrina Carpenter: Man’s Best Friend review – smut and stunning craft from pop’s best in show
(Island Records)The controversy-courting star is in perfect alignment with producer Jack Antonoff, on detailed and utterly delightful tracks that make her previous hit album seem rudimentary in co...
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Add to playlist: jazz harp progressives Flur and the week’s best new tracks
Off-kilter London trio match lush arrangements with angular melodies and textural rhythm to take them on altogether fresh sonic adventuresFrom LondonRecommended if you like Nala Sinephro, Ambrose A...
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U.K. Court Overturns Ruling on Hotel at Center of Asylum Seeker Debate
Outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, southeastern England, this month. The hotel became the center of protests after an asylum seeker who was being housed there was charged with sexual assault.
nytimes.com
Court of appeal revokes ban on Epping hotel housing asylum seekers
Home Office had argued that interim injunction for breach of planning was being used to stop protestsA ban on housing asylum seekers in an Essex hotel that has been the target of far-right protests...
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Interview review – electric dance of power questions who really wields influence
Riverside Studios, LondonA heavyweight political journalist underestimates the influencer he is interviewing in this sharp update of a 2003 film by Theo Van GoghThere’s something fascinating about...
theguardian.com
Billionaire Ambani taps Google, Meta to build India’s AI backbone
Reliance is launching a new subsidiary to drive India's AI ambitions, including a pending partnership with OpenAI.
techcrunch.com
Lessons ‘unlearned’: 20 years after Katrina, disaster readiness lags in US
Katrina's legacy persists, emphasising hard truths and fears Trump White House failing to learn from past disasters.
aljazeera.com
Julia Roberts says humanity ‘losing art of conversation’ in defence of new #MeToo-themed film
After the Hunt, directed by Luca Guadagnino, centres on an accusation of sexual assault at a universityJulia Roberts has defended her new #MeToo-themed film, After the Hunt, from accusations that i...
theguardian.com
Insta360 Go Ultra Review: Better Video, but Bigger Package
Insta360 added a new, slightly larger Go Ultra camera to its line of detachable, wearable, go-anywhere action cameras.
wired.com
Ruling Court dies after contracting laminitis
Ruling Court, winner of the 2,000 Guineas earlier in the season, has been euthanised following complications due to laminitis, Godolphin have announced.
skysports.com
Why do some players think the US Open courts and balls are slow -- and others call them fast?
US Open organizers insist the conditions are the same as last year. But players disagree. The catch: They can't decide if they're faster or slower.
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Tran Trong Duyet, John McCain’s Captor at the ‘Hanoi Hilton,’ Dies at 93
Tran Trong Duyet pointing at himself in a photograph speaking to captured U.S. pilots before their release in 1973.
nytimes.com
How Trump’s newfound love for Chinese students is drawing MAGA backlash
Trump said he would allow Chinese students into US universities, months after administration announced visa revocations.
aljazeera.com
Palestinians facing growing danger from Israel in Gaza City
Palestinians in Gaza City are facing new threats after Israel announced the suspension of ‘humanitarian pauses.'
aljazeera.com
‘I want to earn my stripes’: Cooper Hoffman on ambition, anxiety, and following in his dad’s footsteps
He was never meant to be an actor – wary of comparisons with his late father Philip Seymour Hoffman. Now a rising star, he talks about growing up, embracing discomfort and forging his own pathWhen...
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Newly elected Scottish Green leaders to campaign on universal income and free bus travel
Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay, elected after 12.7% turnout, also vow to campaign on higher taxation of richUK politics live – latest updatesThe new leaders of the Scottish Greens, Ross Greer and Gi...
theguardian.com
Anderson has 'world at his feet' with England
Elliot Anderson has "the world at his feet" according to Nottingham Forest fan Adam Wiklo after being selected by Thomas Tuchel for the England squad.
bbc.com
Bank share prices tumble after calls for tax on profits
A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.
bbc.com
The X-Men are heading to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Things will get weird | Ben Child
An X-Men reboot is in the works, but how will the studio integrate the alternate timelines? Will it use the Blip again? Some chaos magic from Scarlet Witch? The Celestials from Eternals even? Let’s...
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Opportunity for AJ? Deadline set for IBF final eliminator
Efe Ajagba is due to fight Frank Sanchez to decide the mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk’s IBF heavyweight world title.
skysports.com
What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in August
Writers and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the commentsOne of my favourite reads recently has been Childish Literature by Chilean a...
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Four wheels good, two wheels bad: why are there no exciting cycling games? | Dominik Diamond
I’ve been playing Wheel World. It’s silly hipster fun, but I’d rather get on my real bike and ride. Where are the cycling equivalents of Crazy Taxi or Road Rash?I have spent a week trying to save t...
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Golden gifts, spindly sculptures and an etching innovator – the week in art
Mona Hatoum goes hammer and tongs with Giacometti, Andrew Geddes is revealed as a pioneer and Saint Nick rocks up four months early – all in your weekly dispatchEncounters: Giacometti x Mona Hatoum...
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The Wild, Citywide Scavenger Hunt That Ate San Francisco
Twelve quests; 12,000 players. This is Pursuit, a real-world race to find clues scattered across the city, solve mysteries, and maybe make a few friends.
wired.com
Wales need a giant killing to save their World Cup
Wales know they will have to cause a major upset if they are to keep their World Cup hopes alive this weekend.
bbc.com
‘It’s a symbol of hope and defiance for Ume Sámi and its speakers’: singer Katarina Barruk on her Proms debut
Joiking comes to the Proms this weekend in a collaboration between Katarina Barruk and violinist Pekka Kuusisto. The two tell us how they have enriched each other’s musical worlds‘When I was growin...
theguardian.com
Thai court removes PM over leaked phone call with Cambodian leader
Court rules Paetongtarn Shinawatra breached ethics in call where she called Hun Sen "uncle" shortly before border conflict.
bbc.com
I am a victim of nuclear testing. I have never been more afraid
Decades after Semipalatinsk, the collapse of arms control leaves the world on the edge again.
aljazeera.com
Scientists discover armored “goblin monster” in prehistoric Utah
Scientists have identified a new giant lizard, Bolg amondol, from Utah’s Kaiparowits Formation, named after Tolkien’s goblin prince. Part of the monstersaur lineage, Bolg reveals that multiple larg...
sciencedaily.com
UK blocks Israeli government delegation from arms trade fair
The UK says it is due to the Israeli escalation of the Gaza war but Israel called it discrimination.
bbc.com
To transfer or not to transfer? For USMNT players in a World Cup year, there's no perfect answer
The goal is clear: find your best form and make the 2026 World Cup roster. But USMNT hopefuls must decide whether a transfer is necessary to achieve it.
espn.com
Watch: Luxury neighbourhood in Lahore submerged in floods
Watch: Luxury neighbourhood in Lahore submerged in floods
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Dolphins OLB coach arrested on battery charge
Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested on a domestic battery charge.
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Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters
The fast food chain is reassessing its use of the tech after a number of errors were shared widely online.
bbc.com
Thailand’s prime minister removed from office
Thailand's Constitutional Court has removed the country's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office.
aljazeera.com
70-million-year-old crocodile relative with dinosaur-crushing jaws found in Argentina
Seventy million years ago, southern Patagonia was home to dinosaurs, turtles, and mammals—but also to a fierce crocodile-like predator. A newly discovered fossil, astonishingly well-preserved, reve...
sciencedaily.com
Video shows Israeli soldiers tormenting boy detained over stone throwing
Israeli soldiers have filmed themselves tormenting a Palestinian boy who they arrested in the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
Ireland make seven changes but Wafer still missing
Ireland make seven changes to their starting line-up for Sunday's World Cup Pool C encounter with Spain but star back row Aoife Wafer is still missing.
bbc.com
Alexander-Arnold dropped, Rashford recalled as Tuchel names England squad
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been dropped from the England squad just days after losing his place in the Real Madrid team, but there is a recall for Barcelona's Marcus Rashford for the World Cup qual...
skysports.com
Samoa prepare for 'mission impossible' against England
Crowd-funding part-timers Samoa face "mission impossible" against tournament favourites England at the Rugby World Cup - can they cause "the upset of the year"?
bbc.com
Rodion Shchedrin, Composer Who Captured Russia’s Soul, Dies at 92
Rodion Shchedrin in New York in 1977.
nytimes.com
Nikita Kucherov leads winger ratings in NHL 26
EA Sports has revealed the top 20-rated wingers in NHL 26.
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Weather tracker: Typhoon Kajiki lashes south-east Asia with fatalities in Vietnam
Duration of torrential rains from Typhoon Kajiki lead to elevated landslide risk across Laos and ThailandTyphoon Kajiki steadily intensified over the South China Sea last weekend into a category 2...
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Ostapenko comments about Townsend 'really bad' - Osaka
Former world number one Naomi Osaka says that Jelena Ostapenko telling Taylor Townsend she had "no class" and "no education" was "one of the worst things you could say to a black tennis player".
bbc.com
Neil Young confronts Donald Trump in new song Big Crime: ‘Don’t want soldiers on the streets’
Veteran rocker characterises US administration as fascistic in song recorded at Chicago sound checkNeil Young has released a new song lambasting Donald Trump, entitled Big Crime.The Canadian-Americ...
theguardian.com
DOGE Operatives Are Joining Donald Trump’s New National Design Studio
Many proposed NDS projects were already in the works from federal workers who were let go earlier this year. Now, DOGE is getting involved.
wired.com
UK bans Israeli officials from major arms exhibition
UK government says Israel's decision to escalate war on Gaza 'wrong' as Israel decries 'discrimination'.
aljazeera.com
Israeli public has “very strong doubts” about taking Gaza City
Alon Pinkas on how much of the Israeli public is unsupportive of the government's plan to seize Gaza City.
aljazeera.com
From Collier to Clark and more: How injury returns could impact the playoffs
Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart are back, with more injured stars eyeing returns before the postseason.
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How a leaked phone call derailed the Thai PM's career - and the Shinawatra dynasty
Thailand's Constitutional Court strikes again, removing yet another prime minister from office.
bbc.com
Van Niekerk 'definitely not' in SA World Cup squad
South Africa confirm former captain Dane van Niekerk will "definitely not be part" of their squad for October's 50-over World Cup.
bbc.com
Scientists create scalable quantum node linking light and matter
Quantum scientists in Innsbruck have taken a major leap toward building the internet of the future. Using a string of calcium ions and finely tuned lasers, they created quantum nodes capable of gen...
sciencedaily.com
‘He’s a real human being with flaws’: the complicated life of Alexander McQueen hits the stage
The victories and tragedies of the famed British fashion designer make the basis of probing off-Broadway play House of McQueen“You have always made the most beautiful things out of absolute shit.”...
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This Summer, a Hostile Reception for Many Israelis Abroad
Greek riot police officers stood guard as pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested against the arrival of a cruise liner carrying Israeli tourists, in Agios Nikolaos on the island of Crete, in July.
nytimes.com
As Bolsonaro Heads to Trial, Brazil Faces a Dilemma: How to Prosecute a President?
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, during an interview with The New York Times at his party’s headquarters in January.
nytimes.com
Rebecca F Kuang: ‘A Tale of Two Cities is deeply silly camp – I love it!’
The US writer on being switched on to romance by Sally Rooney, the magic of David Mitchell and the joy of Jean-Paul SartreMy favourite book growing up Brian Jacques’s Redwall (and all its sequels)...
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CMAT: Euro-Country review – deeply relatable, gloriously catchy Celtic pop from a true one-off
(CMATBaby)Who else could combine soul, yodelling, Jamie Oliver and Calpol into such charming songs about the messy modern psyche? Only Europe’s best new breakout starShe may unite two of the mid-20...
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Sky Sports to show more NFL games in new three-year deal
Sky Sports has announced a new three-year deal with the NFL, extending its long-standing partnership with the league to over 30 years and cementing its position as the home of the NFL in the UK & I...
skysports.com
A strange quantum effect could power future electronics
Rice University physicists confirmed that flat electronic bands in kagome superconductors aren’t just theoretical, they actively shape superconductivity and magnetism. This breakthrough could guide...
sciencedaily.com
Thai court removes Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office
Court dismisses suspended PM for ethical misconduct over a controversial phone call with Cambodia's former leader.
aljazeera.com
Protests resume in Jakarta after ride-share driver killed by police
Indonesia has been hit by protests this week over a range of grievances, from the economy to excessive police force.
aljazeera.com
Titans' Ridley: Ban made me 'mentally stronger'
As Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley heads into Year 2 with the franchise, he's in a better headspace in his life after injuries and a mental health journey, which included a gambling suspension,...
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Vocal Image is using AI to help people communicate better
With an interactive library that includes tongue twisters, breathing exercises, and advice on gestures, Vocal Image is also leaning more and more into AI to give automated feedback and personalized...
techcrunch.com
Sciver-Brunt: England's tough World Cup selection a sign of strength
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt believes Kate Cross' World Cup omission is the kind of ruthless selection decision that shows her team is heading in the right direction.
skysports.com
'Scotland don't want to be World Cup one-hit wonders'
Scotland will be firm favourites against Fiji at the Women's World Cup as they aim to back up a wonderful win over Wales.
bbc.com
Coach Prime 2.0: What's next for Deion and the Buffaloes
Colorado's new era begins Friday. Deion Sanders says, "It's always going to be a challenge, I don't mind that."
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'Split' title 35 years ago? Don't tell Colorado and Georgia Tech that
The two teams are meeting in Week 1, 35 years after splitting the 1990 national title in controversial fashion.
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One killed, dozens injured at anti-government protests in Jakarta
Indonesia’s President has called for calm after police ran over and killed a man during anti-government protests.
aljazeera.com
Scientists finally solve a century-old quantum mystery
A Vermont research team has cracked a 90-year-old puzzle, creating a quantum version of the damped harmonic oscillator. By reformulating Lamb’s classical model, they showed how atomic vibrations ca...
sciencedaily.com
Dozens of Colombian soldiers released after three-day captivity in Amazon
Dozens of soldiers held by villagers in a rebel-controlled area were released after UN and government mediation.
aljazeera.com
Arch vs. hype, a Death Valley 'prove-it' game, plus previews for 26 Week 1 games
College football is back in a big way, with Texas-Ohio State, LSU-Clemson and Notre Dame-Miami leading the way.
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Titanic: Hagen review | Ammar Kalia's global album of the month
(Unheard of Hope)On their second collaborative album, the couple based in Mexico City add pop shimmer and thundering blastbeats to their unique, always-surprising soundIn just five years, Guatemala...
theguardian.com
Make your prediction with Rangers vs Celtic analysed
An Old Firm clash never needs any extra intrigue, but the first meeting of the season comes amid unrest from both Rangers and Celtic fans.
skysports.com
Immediate closure of asylum hotels could lead to migrants ‘living destitute in the streets’, says minister – UK politics live
Stephen Kinnock warns ‘disorderly discharge’ could lead to worse consequences that current situationRachel Reeves should levy a new bank tax and urge the Bank of England to halt bond sales to reduc...
theguardian.com
Microsoft fires four workers over protests against firm’s ties to Israel
Microsoft says the terminations followed serious breaches amid claims that its software is used by Israeli army in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Nova Twins: Parasites & Butterflies review – fearless rock duo balance anthems and introspection
(Marshall)Trailblazers Amy Love and Georgia South push the boundaries of their trademark hybrid rock sound while confronting mental health and naysayersNova Twins’ 2022 album Supernova received Bri...
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Where will your team's next ballpark be? What Royals can teach us about the future of MLB stadiums
Kansas City's ongoing search for a new home provides three models other franchises could follow.
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‘Everything has been lost’: Kashmir floods, landslides kill dozens
Overflowing rivers devastate communities, prompt questions about whether lessons from past floods were ever learned.
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Aphex Twin, a Brixton squat and a load of wet mattresses: revisiting Telepathic Fish, the heart of the 90s chillout boom
Before it became naff music for health spas, chillout was cool – and this London club night was key. As a new generation carry its spirit forward, the originators remember the beats and bedding‘I r...
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Thai court dismisses prime minister over compromising phone call with Cambodian leader
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her position as prime minister, ruling that as the country's leader she violated constitutional rules on ethics.
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Students Call for More Protests in Indonesia After Fatal Clash With Police
Protesters in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, on Friday. Demonstrators have been calling for an end to housing allowances for lawmakers.
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Mysterious earthquake reveals Cascadia’s hidden dangers
In 1954, a powerful earthquake shook Northern California near Humboldt Bay, baffling scientists for decades. Most quakes in the region come from the Gorda Plate, but this one didn’t fit the pattern...
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Rodion Shchedrin, Composer Who Captured Russia’s Soul, Dies at 92
Rodion Shchedrin in New York in 1977.
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Rodion Shchedrin, Composer Who Captured Russia’s Soul, Dies at 92
Rodion Shchedrin in New York in 1977.
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Firefighters tackling wildfire in US arrested by immigration agents
Border patrol officers swoop in, make arrests as firefighters prepare to tackle 3,600-hectare blaze in Washington State.
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Transcendence for Beginners by Clare Carlisle review – a philosopher’s guide to enlightenment
Can we experience something bigger than ourselves in the midst of busy, humdrum lives? Some philosophers find inspiration in mountains, such as Nietzsche, and some in caves, like Plato. Clare...
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Living night lights: Succulents that store sunlight and shine for hours
Scientists have created glow-in-the-dark succulents that can recharge with sunlight and shine for hours, rivaling small night lights. Unlike costly and complex genetic engineering methods, this bre...
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Heatwaves, wildfires and the hot summers that could change how we holiday
With rising temperatures causing chaos worldwide, what does it mean to be a tourist in a world on fire?• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here to get the newsletter in full“...
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Lessons from an asylum hotel counter-protest: calling our opponents ‘fascist’ doesn’t work | David Renton
When anti-asylum demonstrations have so much support from the mainstream, a smarter, more tailored message is neededDavid Renton is the author of The New Authoritarians: Convergence on the RightEar...
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Week in wildlife: harvest mice, a basking hippo and a hungry egret
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Coe reveals 90 per cent uptake for SRY test by athletes in female categories
Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics president, says over 90 per cent of athletes who are set to compete in female categories at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have taken a newly...
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Tories win Broxtowe by-election by five votes
Judy Couch won the Nuthall East and Strelley seat with 405 votes.
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Scottish Green Party to announce new co-leaders
The party will elect two co-leaders to lead the party after Patrick Harvie stood down.
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MP urges government to regulate funeral industry
MP Mark Sewards is calling on the government to impose regulations on the funeral industry.
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MP says team will help Lotus workers find new jobs
MP Ben Goldsborough admits the announcement is a "punch in the stomach" for staff.
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TV tonight: the Australian version of hit reality experiment The Jury
Jurors consider a real-life manslaughter case, restaged by actors. Plus: Miriam Margolyes concludes her New Zealand tour. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4 Continue reading...
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What we're hearing before transfer deadline day: Liverpool eye Isak? United exits?
The summer transfer window closes on Monday, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done before then?
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China seeks stronger ties with Brazil to resist ‘bullying’ on world stage
China's top diplomat tells Brazil's FM Mauro Vieira that Beijing-Brazil ties are at their 'best in history'.
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South Korea indicts former first lady for bribery, ex-PM over martial law
Former prime minister and the wife of ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol both indicted on separate charges on the same day.
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When Mailing a Letter to the U.S. Becomes a Global Headache
A distribution center in Yangzhou, China, in June. President Trump’s rule change has reverberated far beyond China for people who want to mail any kind of document, letters or package to the United...
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August in Paris: When the City Empties Out, Locals Left Behind Rejoice
The Île St.-Louis, on the River Seine in Paris, is usually crowded and frenetic. But in August, it’s nearly deserted.
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UK sought broad access to Apple customers’ data, court filing shows
Document suggests British government’s ‘back-door’ demand was not limited to the company’s most secure iCloud service
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Why progressives should care about falling birth rates
Falling fertility levels are making the world more conservative, and may harm rather than help the planet
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America’s new ‘patriotic’ capitalism
In the land of the (supposedly) free markets, government stakes and price controls are met with silence on Wall Street
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KPOPPED review – making this star-packed singing contest must have been absolutely wild
The likes of Kylie, the Spice Girls and Vanilla Ice are made to perform like K-pop stars, taking on challenges including eating snails. The logistics must have been nightmarish – shame the show is...
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Pierce Brosnan: ‘Pink Floyd were my landscape. I was a hippy’
The former 007 and current star of The Thursday Murder Club revisits his old haunts in London’s Camden Town and Primrose Hill. Can he get past the security guard at the Roundhouse, where he once wa...
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New video appears to show New Zealand fugitive dad with his child
Police believe the CCTV footage shows Tom Phillips and his child breaking into a store.
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Transfer rumors, news: Spurs eye Sancho to replace Son
Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho as a replacement for Son Heung-Min. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Scientists found 3 simple tweaks that cut diabetes risk by 31%
A Mediterranean diet alone is healthy, but when combined with calorie control, exercise, and support, it cuts type 2 diabetes risk by 31%. The PREDIMED-Plus study followed almost 5,000 participants...
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US police say Minneapolis church shooter ‘idolised’ mass murderers
Authorities say 23-year-old who attacked church 'obsessed' with killing children and 'idolised' US school shooters.
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Lithium deficiency may be the hidden spark behind Alzheimer’s
Harvard scientists have uncovered that lithium, a naturally occurring element in the brain, may be the missing piece in understanding Alzheimer’s. Their decade-long research shows that lithium depl...
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Tiny eye implant becomes the first FDA-approved therapy for rare blindness
For people with macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), an orphan retinal disorder that gradually destroys central vision, there have long been no approved treatment options. But now, a new study s...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,282
Here are the key events on day 1,282 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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What’s Behind the Political Instability in Thailand
Thaksin Shinawatra with his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra in August 2024. Both have served as prime minister, and each has been reprimanded by Thailand’s powerful Constitutional Court.
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Israel struck Gaza's Nasser Hospital four times, analysis finds
New footage has revealed that two more strikes were carried out on hospital by Israel than initially reported.
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BBC reveals web of spammers profiting from AI Holocaust images
The BBC has found an international network of content creators profiting from AI generated posts on Facebook.