Townsend fails to convert EIGHT match points in heart-breaking US Open loss
Taylor Townsend's dream US Open run came to a heartbreaking end as she failed to convert eight match points against former Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova on Sunday.
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Graham wins fourth successive road race world title
Fin Graham wins his fourth successive road race World Championship title as Great Britain's Para-cyclists bring home nine medals from Belgium.
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Tap-in, tap-out rail ticket trial to streamline fares using GPS tracking
East Midlands passengers to test digital tickets that will automatically charge best fares at end of dayTrain passengers in the East Midlands are to test technology that will let them tap in and ou...
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'A great example of doing the right things' - Guehi's potential perfect Palace swan song
Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney says Marc Guehi has shown 'a great level of professionalism' after the England international scored on what could be his final Crystal Palace appearance, amid h...
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Gene tests begin in women's athletics - new rule explained
An explanation of the new gene testing rule enforced by World Athletics for women's events.
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Lee Roy Jordan, Ferocious Linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, Dies at 84
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Lee Roy Jordan playing against the San Diego Chargers in 1972. He appeared in five Pro Bowls and three Super Bowls, playing for the Cowboys for 14 years.
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Littler edges Rock in epic final to claim PDC European Tour title
Luke Littler closed the gap on Luke Humphries at the top of the PDC Order of Merit after a dramatic final-leg victory over Josh Rock in the final of the Flanders Darts Trophy in Belgium.
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Former Trump personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani injured in car crash
The weekend crash follows some volatile years for the one-time Republican presidential candidate.
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Brazil Tightens Bolsonaro House Arrest Amid Escape Concerns
Mr. Bolsonaro outside his home earlier this month. He has been under house arrest for weeks.
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Best Labor Day Mattress Sales (2025)
It's one of the best times of the year to score a new mattress. Here are all the best deals (plus some exclusive sale codes) to snag ahead of the long weekend.
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Three arrests as Epping protesters clash with police
Two men and a woman are arrested as people protest against migrants being housed in a hotel in Epping.
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The Inheritance review – even host Rob Rinder looks bored by this tedious mess of a reality show
It wants to be The Traitors … but it really isn’t. This Elizabeth Hurley-starring series is a confusing, overcomplicated muddle that it’s hard to care aboutA sprawling mansion, full of look-at-me r...
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I Fought the Law review – no one does this kind of drama better than Sheridan Smith
This true crime drama about a woman who forced the government to change the law so her daughter’s killer could be jailed is totally elevated by Smith. Her brilliance turns it into genuinely moving...
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Alcaraz shows 'good rhythm' to reach last eight
World number two Carlos Alcaraz continues his quest for a second US Open title with a straight-set victory over unseeded Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the fourth round.
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Israel is reducing Gaza City to ‘fields of rubble’, kills 78 across enclave
Gaza City was the most populous city in Gaza before the war began, home to about 700,000 people.
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Rudy Giuliani injured in car accident, security guard says
The former Trump adviser's car was struck from behind on a highway in New Hampshire, a statement says.
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Houthis Vow Revenge After Israeli Attack Kills Senior Officials
Houthi fighters marched in an anti-Israel rally in Sana, Yemen, on Friday.
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UK age check law seems to be hurting sites that comply, helping those that don’t
The U.K. recently started enforcing new age-check rules, and The Washington Post reports that it’s already having a significant effect on traffic to porn sites.
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Educating Yorkshire review – the joyful return of this school show is just the blast of optimism we need
The comeback of Channel 4’s fly-on-the-wall series is perfectly timed. It’s a moving, uplifting look at how children can shine with support. What a tonic for all the bad news stories about educatio...
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Szoboszlai the new Trent as Arsenal fail on big stage again - PL hits & misses
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US judge blocks government from deporting unaccompanied Guatemalan minors
District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan's emergency order follows a legal complaint brought on behalf of 10 children.
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Director Jim Jarmusch ‘disappointed and disconcerted’ by Mubi’s funding from Sequoia
Veteran indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch premiered his new movie “Father Mother Sister Brother” today at the Venice Film Festival, where journalists asked him about Mubi, the streaming platform that co...
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Norris to 'go for it' after Zandvoort title blow
Lando Norris says that his retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix was a blow in his attempt to win the world championship - but insists he will "go for it".
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Miranda Wang wins FM Championship by 1 over Jeeno Thitikul
Miranda Wang delivered clutch shots over the final three holes for a 2-under 70 and a one-shot victory over Jeeno Thitikul on Sunday in the FM Championship on Sunday.
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Krejcikova saves 8 match points, ousts Townsend
Barbora Krejcikova fought off eight match points in a second set that ended with a 25-minute tiebreaker before outlasting American Taylor Townsend 1-6, 7-6 (13), 6-3 in a back-and-forth thriller Su...
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Jacks hits 72 off 41 balls for Invincibles in Hundred final
Will Jacks hits an impressive 72 off 41 deliveries to help Oval Invincibles set a score of 168-5 against Trent Rockets in the men's Hundred final.
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France into World Cup last eight with huge win
France score 14 tries to seal a place in the quarter-finals while Brazil score their first try at a Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Brazil score first ever World Cup try but France cruise to big victory
Bianca Silva scores Brazil's first ever World Cup try but France cruise to a 84-5 victory, scoring 14 tries to secure their quarter-finals spot.
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Dawson leads Hampshire past Yorkshire into One-Day Cup final
Liam Dawson hits 142 as Hampshire beat Yorkshire by 18 runs at Scarborough and will face Worcestershire in the One Day Cup final.
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FAI refute Gleeson's claims of gender discrimination
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) says it will prepare a "strong legal defence" in response to allegations of discrimination made by former Republic of Ireland Women's head coach Eileen Gle...
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Zdena Salivarova, Publisher Who Kept Czech Literature Alive, Dies at 91
The publisher and author Zdena Salivarova in Prague in 1991. Twenty years earlier, she and her husband, the novelist Josef Skvorecky, established a company in Toronto that provided, The New York Ti...
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Evans keeps WRC lead as Ogier wins in Paraguay
Elfyn Evans retained his lead at the top of the World Rally Championship standings despite finishing second behind Sebastien Ogier at Rally del Paraguay.
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Worcestershire see off Somerset in One-Day Cup semis
Khurram Shahzad takes four wickets as Worcestershire beat Somerset by 131 runs at New Road to reach the One-Day Cup final.
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Wild celebrations as South Africa reach historic first World Cup quarter-final
South Africa beat Italy 29-24 to reach their first Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, sparking wild celebrations at LNER Community Stadium, York.
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Two million impacted as Pakistan’s Punjab faces worst floods in its history
While South Asia's seasonal monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, climate change is making it deadly.
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Man City's new 'reality'? Rodri slams 'kids' mistakes' in Brighton defeat
Rodri says Manchester City's "reality" is that they're "not at the level" required and slammed his team's "kids' mistakes" in their defeat at Brighton.
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Ukraine planning new strikes deep inside Russia, says Zelenskyy
The announcement came hours after overnight Russian strikes on energy sites left 60,000 Ukrainians without electricity.
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Man City's Cherki to miss two months with injury
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms French midfielder Rayan Cherki will miss two months with injury.
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Superchargers win first women's Hundred title as Brave suffer first defeat of 2025
Northern Superchargers snapped Southern Brave's eight-match winning streak to clinch their first Hundred title and deny their opponents a second as well as the first unbeaten season in the tourname...
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Could Western leaders be legally complicit in the Gaza genocide?
US and Western support have been vital in Israel's war.
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South Africa set for historic quarter-final spot
South Africa are set to appear in their first Women's World Cup quarter-final after a 29-24 win over Italy.
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Lawrence holds off Ryder Cup hopefuls to emotional DP World Tour win
Thriston Lawrence held off English duo Matt Wallace and Matt Fitzpatrick to claim an impressive two-shot victory at the DP World Tour’s Omega European Masters in Switzerland.
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Charlie Woods makes ace during Junior Players
Charlie Woods made an ace on the third hole at TPC Sawgrass in the final round of the Junior Players Championship.
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Doubts cast on Kemi Badenoch’s claim of US medical school offer
Stanford University staff and academic experts raise questions over Tory leader’s claim of place and partial scholarship offered at 16Doubts have surfaced over Kemi Badenoch’s claim to have been of...
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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized with broken vertebrae after car accident, spokesperson says
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized with a broken vertebrae after a car accident in New Hampshire, according to his spokesperson.
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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized with broken vertebra after car accident, spokesperson says
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized with a broken vertebra after a car accident in New Hampshire, according to his spokesperson.
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Yemen’s Houthi leader condemns Israel’s ‘record of terror’ after killings
Israel has repeatedly targeted the Houthis in recent months as tensions with the group increase over the war in Gaza.
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TechCrunch Mobility: A new speed bump for EV owners and Waymo’s robotaxi fleet surpasses 2,000
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
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‘The forgotten forest’: how smashing 5.6m urchins saved a California kelp paradise
Pollution, warm oceans and hungry urchins devastated Pacific kelp. Now, thanks to divers with hammers, one of the world’s most successful rehabilitation projects has helped it reboundOn an overcast...
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Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza, Israel says
Israel says the military spokesman was killed in a strike on Saturday - Hamas has not confirmed the death.
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Back in Black: Beamer supports son over Hokies
Former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer showed up for the Hokies' opener against South Carolina, which is coached by son Shane Beamer, wearing Gamecocks black
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UK still intends to recognise a Palestinian state, David Lammy to tell MPs
Foreign secretary to say an assessment will be carried out of whether Israel has complied with Keir Starmer’s termsDavid Lammy will tell MPs on Monday that the UK still intends to recognise a Pales...
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Woodman-Wickliffe breaks NZ record in 10-try win over Japan
New Zealand overpower Japan in the Women's Rugby World Cup scoring 10 tries to win 62-19, including a try from Portia Woodman-Wickliffe who becomes New Zealand's all-time top try-scorer.
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Norway signs £10bn deal for anti-submarine warships built in UK
MoD says agreement will support 4,000 jobs and ‘significantly strengthen Nato’s northern flank’Norway has agreed a £10bn deal that will see anti-submarine warships built in the UK, as the two count...
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Woodman-Wickliffe sets NZ try record in big win
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe become's New Zealand's outright record try-scorer as the legendary winger helps the Black Ferns beat Japan in Pool C.
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61 leafy seadragons, 604 Port Jackson sharks: logging the grim tally of death in South Australia’s algal bloom
Experts say data reported by beachgoers is ‘hugely useful’ after a slow official response to disasterGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSixty-one leafy seadragons, 604 Port...
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Parcels on working with Daft Punk and their euphoric electropop: ‘The ultimate goal is to cry on the dancefloor’
After forming at high school in Byron Bay, the Australian band’s nostalgic, disco-funk sound has been streamed more than 1bn timesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWithin six months of for...
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Yvette Cooper ordered to end detention of asylum seeker with schizophrenia
Home secretary could face legal action over decision to keep 25-year-old man from Nigeria in prisonYvette Cooper could face legal action over the decision to keep an asylum seeker with schizophreni...
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China’s Xi says SCO bears ‘greater responsibility’ for keeping peace
Summit in China shoulders mission of building consensus among parties and stimulating momentum in cooperation, Xi says.
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Ireland down Spain in high-scoring clash to clinch quarter-final spot
Ireland's bumpy passage through the Women's Rugby World Cup group stage continued as they came through a high-scoring clash against Spain to triumph 43-27 at Franklin's Gardens in Northam...
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Punjab Floods Devastate Pakistan’s Breadbasket
Partially submerged houses in Lahore, Pakistan, on Friday. The roaring Ravi River flooded housing communities in the city, which is the capital of Punjab Province.
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Cirstea says trophy stolen from NYC hotel room
Tennis player Sorana Cirstea said the trophy she received after winning a recent women's tournament in Cleveland was stolen from her New York hotel room while she was playing in the US Open.
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Angela Rayner ‘clear she followed rules’ when buying Hove flat, says Bridget Phillipson
Education secretary defends her cabinet colleague against claims she avoided stamp duty when buying propertyBridget Phillipson has defended her cabinet colleague Angela Rayner over accusations the...
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Clashes break out at anti-immigration protest in Australia
Police in Australia used pepper spray as clashes broke out between anti-immigration demonstrators & counter-protesters.
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Hussain: Perrin century one of most significant moments in women's game
Nasser Hussain reflects on Davina Perrin's record-breaking ton for the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred.
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WWE Clash in Paris: Live results and analysis
Seth Rollins puts the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Jey Uso, CM Punk, and LA Knight, while John Cena takes on Logan Paul at WWE Clash in Paris.
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David Hockney’s 90-metre Normandy nature frieze to be shown in London
A Year in Normandy features iPad works with which British artist brought people comfort during Covid crisisIn the spring of 2020, as the Covid-19 virus was “going mad”, David Hockney kept himself b...
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Pakistan’s Punjab province faces worst floods in its history
More than two million people have been affected by flooding in Pakistan’s worst-hit province of Punjab.
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Gaza humanitarian flotilla departs Barcelona to break Israeli siege
Vessels expected to reach Gaza in mid-September in third attempt by sea to end war that has killed 63,000 Palestinians.
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Rangers and Celtic draw a blank in first Old Firm of season
A disappointing week for Glasgow’s big two was compounded as Rangers and Celtic played out a forgettable goalless draw in the first Old Firm game of the new season at Ibrox.
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Ireland close in on quarter-finals with win over Spain
Ireland score seven tries to beat Spain 43-27 and as a result close in on the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup at Franklin's Gardens.
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Indonesian politicians to have perks cut in bid to quell unrest
The move aims to subdue anti-government demonstrations that have swept across the country.
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Ireland squad depth & competition for places is 'exciting'
BBC Sport's Gabby Logan, Sene Naoupu, Maggie Alphonsi & Alice Caplice discuss the "exciting" depth & competition for places within Ireland's squad after their win over Spain at the Women's Rugby Wo...
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A transfer window to remember - but what could still happen?
Could Liverpool sign Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi? Who could Newcastle and Crystal Palace move for instead? The possible stories of transfer deadline day.
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How to Set Up Your New Android Phone (2025)
Welcome to your shiny new Google-powered mobile device. It will be up and ready in no time with these handy tips.
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The Great Gatsby review – a jazz age party that charlestons through tragedy
Pitlochry Festival theatre Oraine Johnson’s emotionally available take on Jay Gatsby adds more energy to a dance-filled show but Fitzgerald’s lesson risks getting lost amid the frocks and funThe re...
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Pro-Palestine activists shine spotlight on Gaza at Venice Film Festival
Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators are making their voices heard during the Venice Film Festival.
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Seven-try Irish beat Spain to make quarter-finals
Ireland advance to the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a seven-try victory over Spain at Franklin's Gardens.
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Pakistan’s Punjab evacuates half a million people stranded by floods
Floods in Punjab displace nearly 500,000 people and kill dozens amid the largest rescue in eastern province's history.
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Flotilla activists speak out before setting sail from Barcelona to Gaza
Activists addressed the media as the Global Sumud Flotilla prepared to depart for Gaza from Barcelona, aiming to deliver
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Pakistan’s Punjab province hit by 'biggest flood in its history' – video
Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is dealing with the biggest flood in its history, a senior official said on Sunday, as water levels of rivers rose to all-time highs. More than 1,400 villages wer...
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‘It happened so fast’: the shocking reality of indoor heat deaths in Arizona
Heat deaths could surge in the state as energy poverty linked to Trump’s energy and trade policies burnsIt was the hottest day of the year so far when the central air conditioning started blowing h...
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These Hi-Fi Speakers Are Made out of Rocket Fuel Tanks
The &Space Project upcycles waste materials from space development. Now it has designed Debris, a set of speakers using test fuel tanks from commercial rockets.
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Australian state to ban iconic fish-shaped soy sauce containers
The iconic containers have become a staple in many Asian restaurants and takeaways around the world.
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Sumud, the largest flotilla to sail for Gaza, prepares to set out
An international effort bringing together volunteers from all over the world aims to break the siege on Gaza.
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'Don't let rugby balls bounce!' - Ireland score after early Spain error
Dannah O'Brien scores her first try for Ireland after an early mistake from Spain in pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup at Franklins Gardens, Northampton.
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Indonesian president says lawmakers’ perks to be cut after deadly protests
Prabowo Subianto says some parliament policies to be revoked as he also promises stern action against rioters, looters.
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'He's unique' - MOTD pundits discuss Newcastle signing Woltemade
Mark Chapman, Steph Houghton and Danny Murphy discuss Newcastle's club record signing Nick Woltemade and what the striker could bring to the Magpies.
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Broken English review – Marianne Faithfull’s last glow, as she recounts past lives
Venice film festivalThe charismatic Faithfull is quizzed by a fictional ministry fronted by Tilda Swinton about a confounding career, from 60s It girl to art scene doyenneMarianne Faithfull led dif...
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Common heart drug taken by millions found useless, possibly risky
Beta blockers, used for decades after heart attacks, provide no benefit for patients with preserved heart function, according to the REBOOT trial. The massive study also found women faced higher ri...
sciencedaily.com
The Big Idea: why we should embrace AI doctors
People are understandably wary of new technology, but human error is often more lethalWe expect our doctors to be demi-gods – flawless, tireless, always right. But they are only human. Increasingly...
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The budget, immigration, Trump’s visit: the tests lying in wait for Keir Starmer
There is no shortage of challenges for the PM as MPs head back to Westminster and he tries to get on the front footAs Keir Starmer returns from his summer break in Europe, and Labour MPs head back...
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Indonesia protest driven by “a sense of collective anger”
Journalist Juan Robin explains why anger over police and the government has grown into wider protests in Indonesia.
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The Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: Everything you need to know
More than 50 ships are heading to Gaza to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade and deliver urgent humanitarian aid.
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Rachel Reeves is under immense pressure. She must not waste her chance to ‘go big’
Chancellor needs to reform our out-of-kilter tax system without alienating voters or spooking financial marketsIt’s back to school this week for MPs and government ministers – and few can be facing...
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Fulham close in on £35m deal for Shakhtar's Kevin
Fulham are closing in on a club record £34.6m move for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Kevin.
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Richard Tice hits back at C of E criticism of Reform immigration policy
Deputy leader says archbishop should stay out of matter after Stephen Cottrell calls policy isolationist and kneejerkReform UK has engaged in a war of words with the Church of England over the part...
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Transfer rumors, news: Bayern's Lookman offer rejected, Spurs linked
Tottenham could make a late move for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman after Bayern had an offer rebuffed. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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King to captain England for wheelchair Ashes
World Cup winner Lewis King will captain England in Australia for their wheelchair rugby league Ashes series in October.
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Big Tech Companies in the US Have Been Told Not to Apply the Digital Services Act
The FTC notified companies like Google, Meta, and Apple that they must not apply the Digital Services Act, which regulates digital platforms, if it jeopardizes the freedom of Americans.
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Putin, Modi and other world leaders in China for summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are among the 20 world leaders attending a regional security summit in China.
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Thousands attend Australia anti-immigration rallies
March for Australia rallies were condemned by the centre-left government as "spreading hate".
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Indonesia protesters clash with riot police as tensions soar
Deadly protests erupt across Indonesia after police vehicle kills motorcycle taxi driver, causing public outrage.
aljazeera.com
Bridget Phillipson: parents must do more about bad behaviour and attendance in schools
Education secretary targets 800 schools as she attempts to turn around post-Covid trends with enhanced supportParents and caregivers “need to do more” to reverse post-Covid trends of poor attendanc...
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In Syria, a City Shattered by War Asks for Its Sacrifice to Be Repaid
Millions of Syrians from destroyed places like Daraya feel they did everything possible to overthrow the Assad government, but they still await reconstruction aid.
nytimes.com
Russian Strikes on Western Assets in Ukraine Send an Ominous Message
A Russian strike this month hit a factory in Mukachevo, Ukraine, owned by Flex Ltd., an American multinational company that makes a range of products.
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Bullfights, ballet and hot jazz: inside Picasso’s scandalous theatre of sex and death
Famed for his cubist portraits, the Spanish genius also created costumes for the Ballet Russes and loved the intensity of bullfights. A new show at the Tate explores the dramatic side of an uncompr...
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Debunking climate misinformation is becoming a full-time job – but you can help defend the facts | Jonathan Watts
The political pushback against positive green progress has been shocking. But as corporations and those in power turn away, the overwhelming majority of people in the world want more ambitious clim...
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'Give it back' - Cirstea has trophy 'stolen'
Romanian tennis player Sorana Cirstea appeals for the return of a WTA singles trophy she says was taken from her New York hotel room.
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War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control, developments, August 2025
Sudan's civil war saw a number of developments on the battlefield as well as in diplomacy and the humanitarian crisis.
aljazeera.com
Indonesia protesters light fires as anger flares against police and gov’t
Protesters in Indonesia have lit fires as outrage over police brutality and economic inequality grows.
aljazeera.com
Strikes maim children as Israel says Qassam spokesman Abu Obeida targeted
Video shows injured children in the aftermath of strikes on Gaza City as Israel's military hit multiple apartment
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Politics chat: White House defends legality of tariffs, Russia-Ukraine talks deadline
President Trump's tariffs remain after yet another court determines them illegal. Meanwhile, warships are off the Venezuela coast and Monday is Trump's deadline for Moscow-Kyiv talks to be scheduled.
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Week in Pictures: From missile strikes in Kyiv to Indonesia protests
A roundup of some of last week’s events.
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Transfer rumors, news: Dovbyk to Newcastle as Isak joins Liverpool?
Will Artem Dovbyk's move to Newcastle open the door for Liverpool to sign Alexander Isak? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Geologists got it wrong: Rivers didn’t need plants to meander
Stanford researchers reveal meandering rivers existed long before plants, overturning textbook geology. Their findings suggest carbon-rich floodplains shaped climate for billions of years.
sciencedaily.com
Rookie Wang leads FM Championship heading into final round
Highlights of the third round of the FM Championship at TPC Boston in Massachusetts.
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Trump’s anti-press tactics are bad enough in the US. Now Reform is importing them to the Midlands | Jon Allsop
Nottinghamshire council has borrowed the US president’s playbook – but may soon find that it needs the media more than it thoughtOn the day that he returned to office in January, Donald Trump signe...
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Putin and Modi in China for summit overshadowed by trade wars with US
The talks come with steep US tariffs imposed on India and Putin under threat of sanctions over Ukraine.
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UK chasing £90m in taxes from temp staffing firm rescued from insolvency
The £18m deal to acquire Challenge Recruitment Group assets from administration repaid private funders in fullThe UK exchequer is chasing about £90m in unpaid taxes after a temporary staffing busin...
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Publications aimed at LGBTQ+ audiences face discrimination from advertisers, editors warn
Media figures say ‘gold rush is over’, as attacks on diversity and inclusion have led to some advertisers avoiding outletsPublications aimed at LGBTQ+ and other diverse audiences are facing “good o...
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Sinner and Swiatek fight back to enter US Open last 16
Emotional Gauff sets up fourth-round meeting with former champion Osaka as Zverev crashes out in New York.
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TV tonight: who will get Liz Hurley’s inheritance?
A devilishly fun new gameshow in which strangers battle it out for Hurley’s cash. Plus: Sheridan Smith’s devastating true crime drama. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4 Continue readi...
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Trump to order voter ID for every vote, ‘no exceptions’
US president is seeking to overhaul country's electoral system, falsely claiming his 2020 loss was a result of fraud.
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Can young Americans still have a better life than their parents? We want to know
For many Gen Z and millennial Americans, concerns about finances and the economy can feel ever present. NPR wants to know how economic barriers are affecting you and your political views.
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China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at meeting in Tianjin
Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020.
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A City Reinvented: Paris Is Now Greater Paris
The Ourcq Canal in the Pantin suburb, now the center of gravity for Paris’s dynamism and creativity.
nytimes.com
Wales face tough questions after early World Cup exit
Wales are under the microscope after they became the first side to be knocked out of the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
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Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza to ‘break illegal siege’
Unspecified number of vessels due to depart Barcelona on Sunday, with dozens more expected to leave other Mediterranean ports on 4 SeptemberA flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and activists, incl...
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Indonesia’s Prabowo scraps China trip, TikTok halts live feed amid protests
Protests spreading across the country force president to call off his travel plans, and TikTok to halt live broadcasts.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,284
Here are the key events on day 1,284 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Kelly's Tigers deflect 'doubters,' topple Clemson
A gritty performance on the road on Saturday allowed LSU to end its five-game losing streak in openers with a 17-10 victory over Clemson, its first Week 1 win since record-setting quarterback Joe B...
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Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea
The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis".
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Intermittent fasting: benefits or risks? Study raises questions about heart health
A new study of 19,000 adults links eight-hour eating windows to a higher risk of cardiovascular death.
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Scientists uncover wildfire paradox that’s putting 440 million people in danger
A massive global study uncovered a striking paradox: even as total burned land has dropped by more than a quarter since 2002, human exposure to wildfires has skyrocketed. Africa accounts for a stag...
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NASA’s Webb Telescope just found 300 galaxies that defy explanation
Astronomers at the University of Missouri, using the James Webb Space Telescope, have uncovered 300 unusually bright cosmic objects that may be some of the earliest galaxies ever formed. By applyin...
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Astronomers stunned as James Webb finds a planet nursery flooded with carbon dioxide
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered a planet-forming disk shockingly rich in carbon dioxide but nearly devoid of water, upending traditional theories of planetary chemis...
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French voice fears over Bayeux Tapestry move to UK
The precious medieval work is to be displayed in London next year - but the French art world is strongly opposed.
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Scientists uncover hidden shards of Mars’ violent birth, frozen for billions of years
Mars isn’t the neatly layered world we once imagined — its mantle is filled with ancient, jagged fragments left over from colossal impacts billions of years ago. Seismic data from NASA’s InSight mi...