Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-09-01

LayerX uses AI to cut enterprise back-office workload, scores $100M in Series B

This Japanese AI startup just raised $100M to cut businesses’ admin burden.

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Trump to grant former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani highest civilian honour

Giuliani played a key role in attempt to overturn Trump's loss in the 2020 election by promoting false claims of fraud.

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Williams & Fernandez reach doubles quarter-finals

Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez continue their dream run at the US Open and reach the quarter-finals of the women's doubles.

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Premier League summer spending surpasses record £3bn

Premier League clubs splash out more than ever before in a transfer window after spending this summer surpassed £3bn.

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From 'not possible' to record spenders - Liverpool's transfer window

Jurgen Klopp once suggested it was impossible for Liverpool to match their richest rivals in the transfer market. But no-one has spent more in this transfer window then they have.

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Watch: Buildings destroyed and rescue efforts under way after deadly Afghanistan earthquake

At least 800 people have been killed and thousands injured in the east of the country after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday night.

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How Liverpool funded their record-breaking window

In a summer which saw Premier League clubs spend unprecedented sums, it was Liverpool who led the way with British-record-breaking deals.

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Liverpool sign Isak for £125m | How the Reds afforded a record £446m summer?

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Alexander Isak for £125m, Sky Sports News discuss how the Reds afforded a record-breaking £446m summer.

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Vivian Ayers Allen, Poet and Cultural Activist, Dies at 102

Vivian Ayers Allen was flanked by two of her daughters, the actress and choreographer Debbie Allen, left, and the actress Phylicia Rashad, during a Broadway opening night in 2018.

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Joe Bugner, 75, British Boxing Champ Who Slugged It Out With Ali, Dies

Joe Bugner absorbed a punch from Muhammad Ali during their 12-round heavyweight fight in Las Vegas in 1973. Bugner remained on his feet while losing a unanimous decision.

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Liverpool sign Isak in British-record £125m deal from Newcastle

Liverpool have completed the signing of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak in a British-record deal worth £125m.

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Searching the Rubble After Afghanistan’s Deadly Earthquake

Hundreds of people were killed and at least 2,500 others were injured in a difficult to reach mountainous region. Officials warned many more people may still be awaiting rescue.

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An Earthquake Killed Hundreds in Afghanistan

Injured victims awaited evacuation in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province yesterday.

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The Guest review – a gloriously ridiculous thriller that slips down a treat

When a cleaner starts working for a wealthy woman, she gets sucked in by a luxury mansion bursting with secrets. Get the popcorn ready for a preposterous world of locked rooms, creepy gardeners … a...

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Over 1,000 Labor Day rallies held across US to protest Trump

Tens of thousands gather under 'Workers Over Billionaires', pushing for livable wages and economic justice.

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For Putin, the Global Isolation Is Easing

From left: President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and President Xi Jinping of China were all smiles in Tianjin, China, on Monday.

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Space investing goes mainstream as VCs ditch the rocket science requirements

Seven Seven Six's Katelin Holloway represents non-technical VCs pouring billions into space startups, betting operational chops will trump aerospace degrees as the industry shifts from rockets to l...

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Osaka storms past Gauff in New York!

Highlights from the US Open clash between Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka.

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Isak joins Liverpool in £125m British record deal

Liverpool sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a British transfer record fee of £125m.

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Fulham sign Shakhtar's Kevin in club-record £34.6m deal

Fulham complete a club-record £34.6m deal to sign Shakhtar Donetsk winger Kevin.

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Gene Espy, Pioneering Hiker of the Appalachian Trail, Dies at 98

In 1951, he became the second person known to have walked the trail in a single trek — a “thru-hike” — covering some 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine in 123 days.

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Czech opposition leader hit in head with crutch during rally

Andrej Babis's party blamed the government for creating a climate of hate against the ex-PM.

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Faultless Osaka beats Gauff to book US Open quarter-final spot

Naomi Osaka put on a faultless performance to book her place in the US Open quarter-finals with a 6-3 6-2 win over the tournament's third seed and home favourite Coco Gauff on Monday.

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Activists block Melbourne wharf to protest sale of weapons to Israel

A group of activists blocked off the entrance to a wharf in Melbourne, Australia to protest the export of weapons to Isr

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Astronaut captures rare red aurora from International Space Station

NASA astronaut Don Pettit recorded video of a rare red aurora from aboard the International Space Station.

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Who could replace Charles for Northern Ireland?

BBC Sport NI looks at the options to replace injured goalkeeper Pierce Charles for Northern Ireland's opening World Cup qualifiers.

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Starmer seeks to wrest back policy control from Treasury in No 10 shake-up

Prime minister brings in chancellor’s deputy and former Bank of England chief to newly created senior roles• Downing Street shake-up: who’s in and who’s out at No 10Keir Starmer has attempted to wr...

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Venus, Fernandez keep rolling into doubles final 8

Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez reached the women's doubles quarterfinals at the US Open, defeating the 12th-seeded duo of Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-4 in their third-round ma...

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Reshuffle gymnastics prepare Starmer to walk tricky budget tightrope

Economists say new team could help push back against Treasury but PM needs to spell out what he stands forStarmer shakes up No 10 operation with mini-reshuffleDowning Street shake-up: who’s in and...

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UK drops refugee family reunion applications amid anti-immigration protests

Move part of broader immigration crackdown as ruling Labour Party comes under pressure from hard-right Reform UK party.

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News outlets ‘blackout’ for Gaza to protest journalist killings

News outlets across the world took part in a 'blackout for Gaza' to protest Israel’s killing of journalists.

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How will Pakistan deal with its worst floods on record?

Hundreds of people are dead and millions affected.

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Angela Rayner’s Hove flat: five questions for the deputy PM

What Rayner may be asked to explain about the arrangements behind her purchase of an £800,000 homeAngela Rayner is under pressure to explain her property arrangements after she bought an £800,000 f...

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Smyth out of NI's World Cup qualifiers and Lyons a doubt

Paul Smyth will miss Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Germany through injury.

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'Covered in dust and too shocked to speak': Daylight reveals scale of quake's devastation

More than 800 people have died after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

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The Guardian view on free nursery places: risks as well as rewards must be monitored | Editorial

Ministers are giving working families more support, but not a new public serviceWith the change of season, ministers know they must get back on the front foot after weeks during which their op...

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Forget Orwell’s ‘Two Minute Hate’ – the immigration debate shows real loathing | John Crace

Since the summer recess, the public discourse, stirred by Nigel Farage’s weekly press conferences, has altered radicallyWhat the hell just happened? When parliament rose for the summer recess, the...

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Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say

The world's leading association of genocide scholars cited several actions by Israel, including attacks on the healthcare sector and the killing of children.

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Iran’s currency hits new low as ‘snapback’ looms over nuclear programme

Iran is facing multiple crises at home as Israel's Western allies pile on the pressure and threaten more sanctions.

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Sylvain Amic, Musée d’Orsay President Who Aimed to Democratize Art, Dies at 58

Sylvain Amic, left, at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris last year with Peng Liyuan, the Chinese first lady.

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Yvette Cooper accused of pushing children towards people smugglers by halting refugee scheme

Home secretary under fire over suspension of family reunion system that she said was at risk of exploitationYvette Cooper has been accused of pushing children “into the arms of people smugglers” af...

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Khelif appeals ban amid World Boxing's insistence on genetic sex tests

Algerian fighter Imane Khelif has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over World Boxing's decision to bar her from its events without a preliminary genetic sex test.

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Watch: The three messages sent by Xi, Modi and Putin's summit

The Chinese, Indian and Russian leaders were among those attending a regional security summit in China over the weekend.

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Russia suspected of jamming navigation on EU leader’s plane above Bulgaria

Plane for Ursula von der Leyen's four-day tour of ‘front line’ states on EU's eastern flank landed with ‘paper maps’.

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Peach showed 'genuine remorse' for alleged vulgar slur at Super League referee

York's chairman said their captain Sinead Peach has shown "genuine remorse" for her alleged X-rated rant at referee Oliver Salmon during her side's Betfred Women's Super League defeat at St Helens...

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Trump claims India has offered to reduce tariffs on US goods to zero

US president recently imposed 50 percent tariff on Indian goods and denounced New Delhi for buying Russian oil.

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Khelif appeals to Cas over genetic sex testing

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif lodges an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport over a ruling preventing the athlete fighting in the female category without a genetic sex test.

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Will a US-backed economic zone incentivise Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah?

US envoy Barrack proposed the zone, but analysts say locals don't trust Israel or the US's ability to control it.

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Scandal-hit ex-MP dies suddenly in London flat at 59

Police said a man in his 50s was found dead by paramedics at an address in west London.

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Adapting to the Premier League: Gyokeres and the struggle for space

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Transfer window winners and losers: How Liverpool, Arsenal, Man United, others fared

This summer transfer window broke more records, with last season's Premier League champions doing an astonishing amount of business to remain ahead of the pack. Here are our winners and losers.

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US suspends most visas for Palestinian passport-holders, reports say

The new restriction comes after a group of Palestinian officials were refused visas for a key UN meeting in New York.

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Bayern agree new deal to sign Jackson from Chelsea

Bayern Munich have agreed a new £70.5m deal to sign Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson on loan with an obligation to buy after the Blues originally pulled out of the deal.

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Downing Street shake-up: who’s in and who’s out at No 10

Departures and new hires expected to give PM more direct oversight on delivery of key government prioritiesA reshuffle on the Monday morning before parliament returned from recess had been long rum...

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Free agent Payton launches skateboard league

NBA free agent Gary Payton II is launching a professional skateboard league, joining a growing movement of athlete-led leagues aimed at providing year-round relevance to Olympic and action sports.

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Guyana votes in elections amid oil boom debate and Venezuela tensions

Three-way race is on between President Irfaan Ali of PPP, Aubrey Norton of PNCR, and billionaire Azruddin Mohamed.

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Johnny Vegas on swapping comedy for ceramics: ‘You’ve got to be hungry for it, and right now, I’m hungry for sculpture’

At 54, the comic has found a new lease of life by embracing his first love – pottery. He talks about agoraphobia, ADHD and creating ceramic cuddlesIn a cavernous room in an old pottery factory, Joh...

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End of the Road review – from industrial rackets to pristine folk, festivals don’t get more varied or vital

Larmer Tree Gardens, WiltshireFull of warmth despite the rain, highs include Mexico City experimentalists Titanic and Vermont songwriter Lily Seabird’s gorgeously open-hearted voiceNear End of the...

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Angela Rayner barred by court order from revealing tax details, says No 10

Deputy PM, under scrutiny over flat purchase, ‘restricted from providing further information’, says Downing StreetUK politics live – latest updatesAngela Rayner cannot be fully transparent about th...

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Guyana blames Venezuela for attack on election officials ahead of vote

The shooting incident comes as Guyanese voters head to the polls to elect a president and parliament.

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More than 800 killed after strong quake hits Afghanistan

There are fears the death toll will rise significantly as the area is remote and mountainous, making rescue operations difficult.

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62 Best Labor Day Sales on Gear We've Tested—Just a Few Hours Left

Summer is almost gone, and with it go these great Labor Day deals on WIRED-approved Bluetooth speakers, power banks, pizza ovens, and more.

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Xi, Putin and Modi pledge unity at summit to counter US-led global order

Xi Jinping was joined by Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China.

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Donald selects experience as Europe's six Ryder Cup picks revealed

Luke Donald has named six of Europe's victorious 2023 Ryder Cup team as his captain's picks to complete his line-up for this year's contest in New York.

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Keir Starmer’s legacy could be electoral reform – or Farage as prime minister | Polly Toynbee

MPs are voting to get rid of first past the post in mayoral elections. Doing the same at a national level would be an antidote to Reform UKWake up to the peril. As MPs return to parliament, they sh...

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The Testament of Ann Lee review – strikingly strange portrait of radically ecstatic Shaker leader

Venice film festivalAmanda Seyfried plays the 18th-century missionary who took her message to the New World, in Mona Fastvold’s elusive film‘Our ordeal is worth it!” This is the cry of one of the f...

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BBC reports from scene as Afghanistan earthquake rescue mission gets under way

At least 800 people have been killed, a UN agency reports, after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan.

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Europe name most settled Ryder Cup team in history

Luke Donald names six experienced players as his wildcard picks for Europe's Ryder Cup team to face the United States in New York later this month.

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Meet the Gaza music teacher behind viral drone song

A music teacher in Gaza has turned the sound of Israeli drones into a song honouring those killed in Israel's genocide.

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Two-time Ali challenger Bugner dies aged 75

Former British heavyweight boxer Joe Bugner - who faced Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier - has died at the age of 75.

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At least 800 people killed as earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

Magnitude 6.1 tremor hits eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, and government spokesman warns toll could rise.

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The story of the biggest transfer saga of the summer

Story of the saga as Liverpool agree a British record £125m fee to sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.

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Why do shallow earthquakes cause more destruction than deep ones?

Even if two earthquakes have the same magnitude, their depths can make a big difference in how much damage they cause.

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Michigan LB Barham suspended 1st half vs. OU

Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham will be suspended for the first half of this week's game at No. 18 Oklahoma after a targeting call against him was upheld following appeal, prompting Michigan to...

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Former heavyweight champion Bugner dies aged 75

Former British, European and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Joe Bugner has died aged 75.

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Video: What we know about Afghanistan’s earthquake

Entire villages have been destroyed by an earthquake in Afghanistan that has killed more than 800 people.

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“Access is difficult” to areas in Afghanistan affected by earthquake

“This is one of the most remote and also one of the most poor parts of Afghanistan.”

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What is the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza?

Hundreds of people from 44 countries are sailing dozens of vessels carrying aid for Gaza in the largest flotilla yet.

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Israel committing genocide in Gaza, scholars group says

Leading genocide scholars formally declare that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the UN’s definition of genocide.

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Women's World Cup prize passes men's equivalent

The winners of the Women's Cricket World Cup will take home more prize money than Australia received for winning the 2023 men's version.

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Kenny replaces injured Parrott in Republic of Ireland squad

Celtic striker Johnny Kenny replaces injured Troy Parrott in the Republic of Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia.

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Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M

Fusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies.

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Hill not among Fins' captains following apology

For the first time since joining the Dolphins in 2022, wide receiver Tyreek Hill was not voted to be a captain by his teammates following his offseason apology.

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Kim Novak’s Vertigo review – the dizzying demands on Hitchcock’s leading lady

Venice film festivalAn intensely personal interview of the 92-year-old Hollywood star delivers showstopping moments for fans of the golden age of moviesAt 92 years old, Hollywood movie star Kim Nov...

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Urban Arrow FamilyNext Pro Review: The Perfect Family Bike

The best electric cargo bike on the market just got front suspension and new headlights.

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Afghanistan earthquake: What we know - and what we don't

Hundreds of people are thought to have died in the quake, which struck in a mountainous eastern region.

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Ten Hag sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after two Bundesliga games in charge

Erik ten Hag now holds the unwanted record of breaking the previous mark for a coach of five matches before dismissal.

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‘We’re winning a battle’: Mexico’s jaguar numbers up 30% in conservation drive

Conservationists hope that in 15 years species will no longer be at risk of extinction in Mexico – but challenges remainIn 2010, Gerardo Ceballos and a group of other researchers set out to answer...

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Soumillon in line for Ballydoyle rides after Moore injury

Aidan O'Brien will turn to Christophe Soumillon to help fill some of the Ballydoyle riding plans as stable jockey Ryan Moore continues his recovery from a leg injury.

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More than 250 media outlets protest over Israel murdering Gaza journalists

Media outlets have staged a front page protest to highlight the killings of more than 200 journalists in 22 months.

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EU chief von der Leyen's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming

The European Commission said the plane's navigation was disrupted in Bulgaria on Sunday.

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Weekly pickups: Jonah Tong, Payton Tolle lead fantasy playoff picks

The players you should claim off the waiver wire, including some pitchers to help you in the fantasy playoffs.

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Jones gets new role as Starmer revamps No 10 team

Jones, who has been deputy to Rachel Reeves at the Treasury, becomes chief secretary to the Prime Minister.

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Overton rules himself out of Ashes contention as he puts red-ball career on hold

England all-rounder Jamie Overton has announced he is putting his red-ball career on hold, ruling himself out of a potential spot on this winter's Ashes tour.

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Deadly earthquake hits Afghanistan: What we know so far

Authorities say more than 800 people have died as floods and rubble hinder rescue efforts.

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Why Starmer wants No 10 rejig after a year in power

The PM's revamp aims to build clearer structures and bolster economic expertise ahead of the Budget.

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Latam-GPT: The Free, Open Source, and Collaborative AI of Latin America

WIRED talks to the director of the Chilean National Center for Artificial Intelligence about Latam-GPT, the large-language model that aims to address the region’s specific needs and change the curr...

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Scientists fear the Atlantic’s great ocean conveyor could shut down

A new study projects that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)—the system of currents that includes the Gulf Stream—could shut down after 2100 under high-emission scenarios. This...

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Man found dead at Burning Man festival

The man was found "lying in a pool of blood" at the Nevada desert festival on Saturday night, police said.

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China Is About to Show Off Its New High-Tech Weapons to the World

On September 3, China will hold a “Victory Day” military parade in Tiananmen Square to celebrate the 80th anniversary of its victory over Japan—and to send the West a message.

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UK Muslims report vandalism, attacks amid controversial flag campaign

Agitators target a mosque and assault Muslims as the St George flag is flown widely following anti-immigration protests.

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Houthis fire missile at Israeli-owned tanker after prime minister killed

The missile attack comes amid Houthi pledges to target Israel-linked shipping over its ongoing war in Gaza.

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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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Reeves says Thames Water should find ‘market-based solution’

Chancellor aims to reassure creditors but says ministers are planning for all options including special administrationBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has told investors she would like t...

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Mob burns Nigerian woman to death for alleged blasphemy

Police have condemned the killing as "jungle justice" vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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Not just resisting, but leading the fight: five women who refuse to be ignored

Across the world, women at the heart of their communities are leading the struggle to protect their culture, land and way of life“We, the daughters of mother earth … have come together to collectiv...

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Afternoons of Solitude review – toe-to-toe with the bravado of bullfighting

Albert Serra’s riveting documentary follows star matador Andrés Roca Rey as he confronts the raw force of nature – but it’s a tough watch for animal loversFor anyone looking for an ethical statemen...

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WIRED Roundup: Meta’s AI Brain Drain

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we look back at the week's biggest stories—from the researchers leaving Meta's new superintelligence lab, to the dark money group funding Democratic influencers.

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Spending records shattered in summer of player power and big-money No 9s

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A monster seaweed bloom is taking over the Atlantic

Sargassum has escaped the Sargasso Sea and exploded across the Atlantic, forming the massive Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt. Fueled by nutrient runoff, Amazon outflows, and climate events, these blo...

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Weather tracker: deep trough over Europe brings severe storms

Heavy rain, lightning and tornadoes lash swaths of continent, with France, Italy and Slovenia among worst hitSevere storms linked to a deep upper air trough formed from the ex-hurricane Erin lashed...

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Japan and South Korea record hottest summers in history

Record temperatures come amid scientists' warnings that climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather.

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Israel’s New Negotiating Stance Is Likely to Prolong Gaza War, Experts Say

An Israeli military strike in the northern Gaza Strip, seen from southern Israel on Sunday.

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'Wonderful' - Watch Isak's best Premier League goals

Watch some of Alexander Isak's best Premier League goals as the Swedish striker is set to join Liverpool from Newcastle for a British record £125m fee.

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What to Know About the Earthquake in Afghanistan

Injured Afghans received treatment at a hospital in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on Monday.

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Isak signs with Liverpool from Newcastle for record British fee: Report

The Premier League champions' signing of the Swedish international closes the summer's most drawn-out transfer saga.

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Naismith aims for 'third time lucky' with Scotland

Former Hearts boss Steven Naismith is sure he will "add more value now" as he returns to the Scotland coaching set-up for World Cup qualifying.

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Post your questions for Keira Knightley

The Oscar-nominated star of Bend It Like Beckham, Pride and Prejudice and Atonement – and now children’s author – will answer your questionsKeira Knightley’s big break arrived in 2002’s Bend It Lik...

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Xi, Putin and Modi Try to Signal Unity at China Summit

Their display of friendship in China was aimed at projecting an alternative to U.S. global leadership, even as serious differences among them remain.

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Army player rescues man from burning vehicle

Army football player Larry Pickett Jr. rescued a man from a burning vehicle early Sunday morning.

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Mexico’s Cartels Are Using Military Weapons

Recent attacks on villages in Mexico’s western state of Michoacán reveal the cartels’ growing paramilitary-style power, using drones, I.E.D.s and other weapons of war. Paulina Villegas examines the...

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With Drones and I.E.D.s, Mexico’s Cartels Adopt Arms of Modern War

A hole left by a bomb dropped by a drone in the roof of a home in El Guayabo, Michoacán, Mexico. Cartels are using IEDs, drones and makeshift explosives in their fight for territory, capable of tea...

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Mythmatch – taking on ancient Greek tech bros to rebuild a broken world

Low-budget puzzle game is also about building communities and challenging capitalism – while still looking cute and approachableOne of the most interesting trends in game design is the use of famil...

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I’m obsessed with deep sea sharks: their bioluminescent spots are just visible in the pitch black environment they live in

Most of these little-known but already endangered fish have never been seen alive in their natural habitat, but are under threat from bottom trawling and deep-sea miningThree years ago I was runnin...

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Lovable’s CEO isn’t too worried about the vibe-coding competition

Lovable specializes in helping people build apps and websites, especially people with no coding experience. It's one of the standouts in the popular AI category known as vibe-coding, which lets use...

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Timeline of Afghanistan’s deadliest earthquakes since 2015

Afghanistan is prone to tremors due to its location near the meeting point of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.

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PL transfers hit or miss? 'Gyokeres isn't enough to get Arsenal to PL title!'

Charlie Austin shares his verdict of which Premier League major summer signings will be a hit or a miss for their new clubs.

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The Team Behind the Team - 'elite people' supporting elite athletes

BBC Sounds looks at the teams which support the world's leading athletes, and what they do in the pursuit of excellence.

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Women and children to lose out most from Home Office plan to tighten rules on refugee family reunions, experts say – UK politics live

Proposals for financial or language requirements will either split families or force them into dangerous journeys, says Refugee CouncilDarren Jones, the chief secretary to the Treasury, has been mo...

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Putin says he reached 'understandings' with Trump over end of Ukraine war

The Russian president also defended his decision to invade Ukraine, once again blaming the war on the West.

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Keir Starmer shakes up No 10 operation with mini-reshuffle

Exclusive: Darren Jones appointed to new senior role in charge of day-to-day delivery of PM’s prioritiesDarren Jones, the chief secretary to the Treasury, has been moved to a new senior role in Dow...

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The names of Palestinian journalists killed by Israel in Gaza

These are the names of 274 Palestinian journalists in Gaza killed by Israel since October 7, 2023.

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Kenny wins UK Sportswoman of the 21st Century vote

We're inviting you to decide which athlete deserves the title of UK sportswoman of the 21st Century.

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Rating the new attacking signings: Sesko, Pedro, Gyökeres, more

Premier League clubs have spent billions in the summer window. How has the new talent performed?

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McManamon makes ONE Championship return against Flores live on Sky

London’s Marie McManamon returns to ONE Championship action, live on Sky Sports, when she fights Selina Flores on October 4.

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Welcome to September! Ranking the MLB playoff races that will rule the final month

Here's what you need to know about the battles to reach October as teams trying to lock up a postseason spot.

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Putin blames West for Ukraine war at China-led SCO summit

Russia’s president defends the military campaign in Ukraine, blaming NATO and Western policies for the conflict.

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Hundreds feared dead after earthquake in Afghanistan

More than 600 people have been killed after a magnitude 6 earthquake struck just before midnight in Afghanistan.

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Sources: Liverpool, Isak agree EPL-record deal

Liverpool have agreed to a British-record deal to sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, sources have told ESPN.

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Green party leadership race exposes tensions as electoral ambitions grow

Frontrunner Zack Polanski has dismissed claims of a ‘hostile takeover’ but contest has been unusually fractiousThe Green party will name its next leader on Tuesday after a fiercely fought leadershi...

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‘Beware of 419!’: how a playwright delved into Nigerian scams – and what it taught him about money

When Inua Ellams, writer of Barber Shop Chronicles, went to Lagos, he became aware of how much fraud suffused the city – so he decided to tell the story of its consInua Ellams was walking through t...

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US Open: Novak Djokovic sets new record to reach quarterfinals

The 24-time Grand Slam champion sets another mark as the oldest male player to reach the quarters at all four majors.

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South Korea Doctors’ Strike Begins to Wind Down

A rally during the doctors strike in Seoul last year.

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York thrillers and underdog moments - World Cup talking points

England, Scotland and Ireland are all through to the World Cup quarter-finals, while Wales bowed out. Here are five talking points from the second round.

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Ireland chase 'performance' in pool decider against NZ

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says a win against New Zealand in their final Pool C game would give them "real momentum" heading into the quarter-finals.

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Amy, Bram and Chandra: north Atlantic winter storm names announced

Weather services of UK, Ireland and Netherlands chose list of 21 names from 50,000 suggestions by the publicMeteorologists in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands have announced this year’s north At...

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Beginner's guide to the 2025 NFL season

New to the NFL? Here is your quick guide as the 2025 season gets under way on the road to Super Bowl LX...

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Hussain: Perrin's century a 'life-changing day' for teenager

Teenager Davina Perrin's record-breaking century in The Hundred has "life-changing importance," says Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain.

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Can new Northern Ireland stars step up on world stage?

Northern Ireland have not played a qualifier in almost two years with Michael O'Neill having to "grow a team" in the interim.

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Murder at Burning Man turns Silicon Valley’s desert playground into a crime scene

A homicide investigation has rocked the final days of Burning Man after a man was found dead “lying in a pool of blood” Saturday night at the Nevada desert festival, according to the Pe...

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Ramos, Olise join pantheon of singing soccer stars

It's been a wild few days in football -- not in terms of rumbling transfer sagas, VAR-related controversies or eyebrow-raising results, but in terms of a surprising amount of new music being releas...

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'I want to win many more times' - Sabalenka races through

World number one Aryna Sabalenka breezes past Cristina Bucsa to reach the quarter-finals and continue her title defence in New York.

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Suarez, Messi, Inter Miami lose to Seattle Sounders in Leagues Cup final

Seattle record an emphatic win in a match where Miami's Luis Suarez appeared to spit on a Sounders staffer post-game.

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Afghanistan earthquake live: Hundreds feared dead after magnitude 6 quake

US Geological Survey says magnitude 6 quake struck just before midnight in eastern Afghanistan.

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Djokovic storms into last eight despite injury worries

Novak Djokovic storms past qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the US Open quarter-finals and continue his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title.

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Voting for Brexit, stopping the small boats – none of it will ever appease those who wage war on immigration | Nesrine Malik

The facts and the numbers are irrelevant: Donald Trump and Nigel Farage just find new excuses and increase the toxicityA few weeks after the Brexit referendum, a leave-voting friend of mine told me...

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Anti-Immigrant Protests Attended by Neo-Nazis in Australia Worry Leaders

Demonstrators at an anti-immigration rally in Sydney on Sunday.

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China’s Xi urges regional leaders to oppose ‘Cold War mentality’ at summit

Chinese leader pledges $280m in aid to members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at summit in Tianjin.

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NASA finds Titan’s alien lakes may be creating primitive cells

Saturn’s moon Titan may be more alive with possibilities than we thought. New NASA research suggests that in Titan’s freezing methane and ethane lakes, simple molecules could naturally arrange them...

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Country diary: Deep purple and fallen leaves at this mighty mountain | John Gilbey

Cadair Idris, Gwynedd: The heather is dominant on the slopes today, as I embark on a steep climb in the heavy heatAs I head over the top of the pass from Corris, the great mass of Cadair Idris emer...

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Dark matter could be turning giant planets into black holes

Astronomers have found over 5,000 exoplanets, and now scientists think these distant worlds could unlock one of the universe’s greatest mysteries: dark matter. A new study suggests that Jupiter-lik...

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Teenage clicks: how child photographer Stephen Shore turned everyday New York moments into magic

Before he found fame at 17 photographing Andy Warhol’s Factory, Shore roamed the city with his camera. He talks about the joy of those early 60s pictures – and why they never made him richBlack-and...

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The one change that worked: I got a period cup – and saved £120 a year

Ditching sanitary towels and tampons has made my period much less stressful. Crucially, it’s better for the environment tooI was 18 when I tried a menstrual cup for the first time. I was studying a...

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India Was the Economic Alternative to China. Trump Ended That.

Construction at the site of the Foxconn Apple Project in Bengaluru, India. Foxconn is the main contract manufacturer for Apple, which has become a touchstone for India’s China Plus One approach.

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Deadly Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan

Officials said the quake, near Jalalabad in the nation’s east, had killed people. The United States Geological Survey predicted “significant casualties.”

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Powerful earthquake rocks eastern Afghanistan, at least 10 killed

Toll likely to rise, with significant damage reported across mountainous region in eastern Afghanistan, sources say.

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LIVE Transfer deadline day news, updates: Isak to Liverpool agreed

The summer transfer window closes today and all the big Premier League clubs will be busy in some way. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un inspects new missile production line

Kim Jong Un's visit comes ahead of planned trip to China to attend military parade with Xi Jinping.

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Clashes in Australia’s Melbourne as thousands rally against immigration

Thousands of people rally in cities, including Sydney, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane, demanding end to 'mass migration'.

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US Open: Men's and women's fourth-round draw and results

The full draw for the men's and women's singles tournament at the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.

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Indonesia tightens security after deadly protests

Police set up checkpoints across Jakarta in anticipation of further demonstrations.

aljazeera.com

Liverpool agree British-record deal to sign Isak

Liverpool and Newcastle have agreed a British-record transfer for Alexander Isak.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,285

Here are the key events on day 1,285 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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NHS corridor care now year-round crisis in England, experts say

About 74,150 patients waited at least 12 hours on trolleys in June and July, a situation almost nonexistent 10 years agoCorridor care in the NHS is now a year-round crisis, experts have warned, as...

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Tokyo’s Leadership Vacuum

What a divided Japan means for Asia and the world.

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