Celtic finally sign Iheanacho following Sevilla release
Celtic finally have their new striker with the arrival of former Sevilla forward Kelechi Iheanacho, more than 24 hours after the Scottish transfer deadline.
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More than 7,300 Afghans to be resettled in UK after MoD data leak, says National Audit Office
Watchdog’s report says government is unable to calculate exact cost of response to data breach, raising doubt over £850m estimateMore than 7,300 Afghans are expected to be resettled in the UK as a...
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Born With Teeth review – Ncuti Gatwa simmers in Elizabethan battle of the playwrights
Wyndham’s theatre, LondonGatwa’s Christopher Marlowe and Edward Bluemel’s William Shakespeare flirt, fight and write in Liz Duffy Adams’ sizzling new chamber playForget William Shakespeare. This is...
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Children, journalists among 105 killed in Israeli onslaught in Gaza
At least 105 Palestinians killed, including 32 aid seekers, as Israel pushes ahead with plans to seize Gaza City.
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‘We’re going in’: Trump doubles down on sending National Guard to Chicago
Amid rumours about his health, Trump has announced he will widen his troop deployment and move Space Command to Alabama.
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Xi’s Parade Will Send the Message: China Will Not Be Bullied Again
Signage ahead of the celebration in Beijing on Sunday, on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
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Good start 'important' in qualifying - Charles
Northern Ireland midfielder Shea Charles says "the main thing to get off to a good start" in World Cup qualifying away to Luxembourg.
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Under New Law, Greece Can Imprison Rejected Asylum Seekers
Newly arrived migrants boarding a ferry on the island of Crete that was bound for Piraeus, Greece, in July.
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Watch: Timelapse shows Northern Lights display over North Sea
Monday night's dazzling sight was filmed from Flamborough in East Yorkshire, over three hours and 40 minutes.
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Trump rejects that China posing challenge to US on world stage
It comes as China's Xi prepares to host the North Korean and Russian leaders at a "Victory Day" parade in Beijing.
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‘No place in children’s hands’: under-16s in England to be banned from buying energy drinks
Government to ban sale of energy drinks with more than 150mg of caffeine, citing concerns over obesity and lack of concentrationUnder-16s in England will be banned from buying energy drinks such as...
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Guehi to reject contract offer - Wednesday's gossip
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi is not interested in a new contract after his move to Liverpool collapsed, Manchester United are still open to selling Andre Onana, Tottenham hope Yves Bissouma will lea...
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Putin’s Propaganda War
Russian authorities are using a festival to showcase Moscow as a place where life is better than in the West.
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Froome sustained 'life-threatening heart injury' after 'serious' crash
Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome suffered a life-threatening heart injury during last week's training accident, according to his wife Michelle.
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Mark Knoller, ‘the Savant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,’ Dies at 73
As White House correspondent for CBS News Radio, he kept meticulous records of presidential activities, from vacation days to teleprompter use.
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Google avoids break up, faces new oversight in search antitrust trial
Google will not be forced to break up its search business, but a federal judge has tentatively ordered other changes to the tech giant’s business practices to keep it from further anticompetitive b...
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NASA 2026 Human Lander Challenge
NASA’s Human Lander Challenge (HuLC) is an initiative supporting its Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate’s (ESDMD’s) efforts to explore innovative solutions for a variety of known t...
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Lydia Rodriguez Builds a Career of Service and Support at NASA
Lydia Rodriguez is an office administrator in the Flight Operations Directorate’s Operations Division and Operations Tools and Procedures Branch at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Ove...
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France issues arrest warrant for Syria’s Assad over killing of journalists
A French court issues the warrants in connection with the 2012 bombing in Homs that killed two journalists.
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Deadly blast hits rally in Pakistani city of Quetta, officials say
The blast occurred during a rally organised by the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M).
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Sensational Alcaraz books US Open semi-final spot
Carlos Alcaraz reaches the US Open semi-finals for the third time after comprehensive straight-set win against Jiri Lehecka.
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Judges side with Trump EPA over canceled Inflation Reduction Act grants to nonprofits
An appellate court found that the Trump administration was within its rights to cancel billions of dollars in grants. The nonprofits that had their grants cancelled are expected to appeal.
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Indonesia’s president to go ahead with China trip despite protests
President Prabowo Subianto will attend the Victory Day parade in Beijing after initiating canceling his trip.
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Amazon launches Lens Live, an AI-powered shopping tool for use in the real world
Lens Live will not replace Amazon's existing visual search tool, Amazon Lens, which lets you take a picture, upload an image, or scan a barcode to discover products. Instead, it brings a real-time...
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Trump addresses online health rumours in Oval Office
In response to a reporter's question, the president said he was ‘very active’ over the Labor Day weekend.
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Angela Rayner could face additional stamp duty bill over Hove flat, tax experts warn
Deputy PM may have to pay tens of thousands of pounds more if tax officials judge she paid incorrect rate on property purchaseAngela Rayner faces having to pay tens of thousands of pounds more in s...
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Russia, China ink deal to build new gas pipeline as they deepen energy ties
Moscow and Beijing agree to advance a major gas link via Mongolia, deepening their energy ties.
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What are Labour’s new asylum policies? And what are the political risks?
Yvette Cooper has announced several tough policies after a summer dominated by Farage and Reform UKAfter a summer recess dominated by headlines about Reform UK’s hardline immigration proposals and...
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UK hit by fresh sell-off in government bond markets as pound weakens
Yield on 30-year gilts hit highest level since 1998, indicating it will cost UK more to borrow from marketsRising bond yields leave Reeves with no choice but to plan a ‘muddle-through’ budgetRachel...
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The enigma of Carlos Alcaraz
How can Carlos Alcaraz be so feared on the court -- but somehow beloved off of it? It's never been more apparent than at the US Open.
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The Concept C Is the All-Electric Sports Car Kickstarting Audi’s Design Future
The TT-inspired roadster debuts Audi's new strategy for “radical simplicity”—and it looks terrific.
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Galatasaray sign Man City's Gundogan on free transfer
Galatasaray sign experienced German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City on a free transfer.
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US appeals court allows Trump to peel back $20bn in clean energy grants
The ruling overturns a lower-court decision that found Trump was impeding Congress's power to allocate funding.
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Afghan quake victims buried on mountain top as aftershocks continue
The BBC's Yama Bariz travelled to a region devastated by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake.
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Home secretary risks ‘Windrush-type consequences’ over asylum response, says Tory predecessor
Exclusive: Yvette Cooper warned by Amber Rudd not to repeat ‘hostile environment’ mistakes of ConservativesYvette Cooper risks another Windrush-style scandal by repeating the mistakes the Conservat...
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Alcaraz clinically dispatches Lehecka to make US Open semi-finals
Carlos Alcaraz is through to the semi-finals of the US Open after a clinical 6-4 6-2 6-4 victory over Jiri Lehecka at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
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Council leader calls for protests to end at Essex asylum hotel
Chris Whitbread says Epping families ‘need respite’ while officials press case in the courtsAn Essex council is asking protesters to end demonstrations outside a hotel housing asylum seekers as it...
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Why is Bangladesh saying it can no longer host Rohingya?
Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh is the world’s largest refugee camp. What future awaits the Rohingya refugees stuck there?
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Keir Starmer to release new peerage list in attempt to bolster Lords influence
Exclusive: PM hopes list of Labour allies promoted to upper house will rebalance numbers and drive through legislationKeir Starmer is finalising a list of dozens of new peerages to strengthen his h...
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Fever's Clark does 5-on-0 work; still not cleared
Fever star Caitlin Clark participated in full court, 5-on-0 work during shootaround Tuesday but still hasn't been cleared for contract drills.
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Jon Jones cleared in case involving Feb. accident
Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones had all charges dropped after he was accused of fleeing the scene of an accident, with a New Mexico district attorney's office saying Jones had a "credible...
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English water firms spend £16.6m on legal fees over environmental breaches
MPs on Commons committee describe figures as a waste and say money should have been used to fix infrastructureEnglish water companies have spent £16.6m fighting legal action against regulators and...
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Townsend to remain Scotland boss to 2027 World Cup
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend signs a contract extension that means he will remain in charge for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
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'Never thought I'd be good at this' - Pegula reaches semis
Jessica Pegula says she could not have imagined being so comfortable playing big matches as she beats Barbora Krejcikova to reach the US Open semi-finals.
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Wales players support Evans after online abuse over appearance
Wales players have rallied round team-mate Georgia Evans after online trolls attacked her appearance during the Rugby World Cup.
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Glasner wins Guehi transfer battle at Liverpool's expense - how deal fell through
Oliver Glasner was arguable the saga's biggest winner after Marc Guehi's transfer from Crystal Palace to Liverpool fell through on deadline day.
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The Guardian view on Zack Polanski’s rise: he wants to replace Labour, not work with it | Editorial
A mass politics of anti-austerity, identity and climate is emerging from the left’s margins. Keir Starmer cannot afford to ignore itZack Polanski’s landslide election as leader of the Green party m...
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The Guardian view on the dental divide: ministers must brush up their policy as well as children’s teeth | Editorial
Gaps in access to dentists mirror other health inequalities. And ‘golden hellos’ won’t solve the problem on their ownDisadvantaged primary school pupils at the government’s first wave of new breakf...
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Poor England well beaten by South Africa in first ODI
England were bundled out for just 131 and thrashed by seven wickets in the first one-day international at Headingley as South Africa handed out a bruising reality check to the hosts' new era of whi...
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Belgium to recognise Palestinian state, impose sanctions on Israel
Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot tells Al Jazeera his country will recognise Palestine as a state this month.
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A House of Dynamite review – Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear endgame thriller is a terrifying, white-knuckle comeback
Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson and Tracy Letts star in this immaculately constructed nightmare procedural that ticks down the minutes from an atomic bomb’s launch to its detonationKathryn Bigelow has...
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Man of the people Zack Polanski hauls play-safe Greens into the spotlight | John Crace
The new party leader is not afraid to say what he thinks, and that is pretty much anything to get attentionThe invitation promised that the results of the Green party leadership election would be o...
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Wrexham's summer net spend among Europe's elite
Following the closure of the transfer window, BBC Sport Wales looks at how Championship side Wrexham's summer spending stacks up against that of Europe's elite clubs.
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College football betting lines: Michigan heads to Oklahoma in ranked showdown
This week's odds and FPI predictions for Michigan-Oklahoma, Arizona State-Mississippi State and every top-25 matchup.
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Froome suffered life-threatening heart injury in crash
Chris Froome's wife says the four-time Tour de France winner suffered a life-threatening injury to his heart in last week's bike crash in southern France.
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Abject England given brutal reality check by South Africa
England are bundled out for just 131 as South Africa hand out bruising reality check to new captain Harry Brook.
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How Oscar Piastri changed the fate of McLaren and Alpine
Three years ago, a court ruled that Oscar Piastri's move from Alpine to McLaren could go through. Now, he leads the drivers' championship while Alpine is dead last in the constructors'. What changed?
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Tesla’s Dojo, a timeline
Elon Musk doesn’t want Tesla to be just an automaker. He wants Tesla to be an AI company, one that’s figured out how to make cars drive themselves. Crucial to that mission was Dojo, a custom-...
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Top genocide scholars say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
The leading group of genocide scholars has agreed that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide.
aljazeera.com
Putin says Trump admin ‘listening’ to Russia’s stance on Ukraine war
The Russian leader told the Slovak PM that Moscow and Washington had a 'mutual understanding' on how to end the war.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic raises $13B Series F at $183B valuation
AI firm Anthropic's $13 billion Series F round will be use to grow its enterprise adoption, deepen safety research, and support international expansion.
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Jair Bolsonaro, Charged With Plotting a Coup, Is Not at His Trial
Attendees looked on as Justice Alexandre de Moraes read the charges during the opening session of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s trial at Brazil’s Supreme Court in Brasília on Tuesday.
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Keir Starmer may have just served up the worst political slogan of all time | Simon Hattenstone
‘Delivery, delivery, delivery’ isn’t just vacuous nonsense – it’s emblematic of the prime minister’s leaden-footed approach to politics“Delivery, delivery, delivery”. That’s what the prime minister...
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WordPress shows off Telex, its experimental AI development tool
WordPress CEO Matt Mullenweg introduced the new WordPress AI tool, called Telex, at the company's WordCamp US 2025 conference in Portland last week, alongside other AI experiments.
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Tesla Dojo: the rise and fall of Elon Musk’s AI supercomputer
Dojo was going to be Tesla’s custom-built supercomputer. Here's what Elon Musk had in mind, what happened, and what's coming next.
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Councillor elected Green Party joint deputy leader
Following the vote, Mothin Ali will balance his Leeds City Council role with the national position.
bbc.com
Trump says Space Command will move to Alabama, after long battle over its HQ
President Trump announced he intends to move U.S. Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, Ala., after a protracted battle over whether it would stay in Colorado, as former President Joe Biden adv...
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Rising bond yields leave Reeves with no choice but to plan a ‘muddle-through’ budget
Despite predictions of a 1970s-style budget crisis, analysts point out similar rises are taking place in other marketsThe last time yields on 30-year UK government bonds were this high, Rachel Reev...
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How to Make Light Roast Espresso, According to Chemists (2025)
The traditional knock is that light roast espresso is bitter and sour. But new techniques mean that just plain isn’t true anymore.
wired.com
Mona Hatoum Encounters: Giacometti review – a meeting of marvellously macabre minds
Barbican, LondonThis extraordinary show is a conversation, across the decades, between two kindred artists who refuse to shy away from the world’s horror and painMona Hatoum’s show begins with an i...
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NFL award winners to wear 'Gold Shield' patches
For the first time, the NFL's top performers, including MVP Josh Allen, will wear "Gold Shield" patches on their uniforms throughout the 2025 season to recognize their achievements.
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Sinner cursed? Drake bets $300K on US Open win
Drake is betting big on Jannik Sinner, wagering $300,000 on the top-ranked men's tennis player in the world to win the 2025 US Open.
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How Hughes plotted life after Klopp & Reds' record-breaking spend
Richard Hughes took on the seemingly impossible job when agreeing to become Liverpool sporting director in March last year.
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852 athletes, countless gilets and a man dressed as a cathedral: how Darude’s Sandstorm inspired a 6.7km fun run
It’s 25 years since the Finnish DJ unleashed his inescapable trance earworm on the world – inspiring gamers, Olympians and even a musical potato. To celebrate, the people of Helsinki dressed up for...
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Trial of Brazil’s Bolsonaro enters verdict phase over alleged coup plot
The former president is charged with five counts, including plotting the assassination of senior officials.
aljazeera.com
Gérard Depardieu Is Ordered to Stand Trial Over Rape Accusations
Gérard Depardieu in a Paris court in March. He was convicted of sexual assault in a separate case in May.
nytimes.com
US judge declares Trump’s military deployment to Los Angeles illegal
US District Judge Charles Breyer questioned Trump's rationale that the Los Angeles protests constituted a 'rebellion'.
aljazeera.com
Trump administration blocks groups from voter registration at naturalization events
Nongovernmental groups like the League of Women Voters are now barred from registering new voters at naturalization ceremonies, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced.
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Indonesian students demand release of arrested protesters
A student group in Gorontalo, Indonesia, is demanding the release of 11 protesters arrested during a demonstration.
aljazeera.com
Five things to know about Green Party's new leader Zack Polanski
Five things to know about new Green leader Zack Polanski
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Why is Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro on trial — and what’s next?
Former Brazilian president in court along with seven others accused of failed power grab after 2022 election loss.
aljazeera.com
Maduro Says War With Venezuela Would Stain Trump’s Hands with Blood
President Nicolás Maduro warned on Monday of grave consequences if the United States takes military action against his country.
nytimes.com
No culinary war, no sweary saucier: why The Cook and the Chef is still the best food TV
Across 154 episodes, Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant made a lovingly odd couple. They were messy, giggly and actually enjoyed cookingGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen did we decide makin...
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Musicians v the climate crisis: ‘We’re trying to put on the greenest show in Australia’
A two-week tour produces the equivalent of an average household’s yearly carbon emissions. So some bands, including Lime Cordiale and Cloud Control, are trying small changes – like ditching confett...
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Stephen Muss, Developer Who Helped Revive Miami Beach, Dies at 97
The developer Stephen Muss in his office in 1992. Behind him is a drawing of the apartment complex he planned to build on the site of the Brighton Beach Baths in Brooklyn.
nytimes.com
AP Week 1 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team
The new AP poll is out.
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Burkina Faso's parliament votes to outlaw homosexual acts
People could face up to five years in prison for breaking the new measure once signed into law.
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How Protests, Tear Gas and Looting Roiled Indonesia
Commuters at a damaged bus stop on Monday after protests in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia.
nytimes.com
Celebrated, imprisoned, reviled, rebuilt: Fernand Pouillon, the lost architect of France
From designing enormous postwar housing projects to escaping from prison using a rope, Pouillon’s life had high drama. A new documentary charts the extraordinary rise, fall – and rise again – of Fr...
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I survived the Gaza genocide only to witness firsthand Western complicity
I was evacuated to France, where I saw the reason why the world is allowing my people to be slaughtered.
aljazeera.com
Circular Star Trails
On July 26, 2025, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers took this long-exposure photograph – taken over 31 minutes from a window inside the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory module – capturing t...
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Arsenal's Kelly, Russo and McCabe discuss football 'icks'
Arsenal players Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo, Katie McCabe, Beth Mead and Caitlin Foord take part in BBC Sport's brand new series Confession Cam.
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Wales stand with Evans after online image abuse
Wales players stand by team-mate Georgia Evans after her appearance was criticised online during the Rugby World Cup.
bbc.com
Live: Protests set for US capital as Trump pushes domestic troop deployment
US Congress returns to session amid renewed unrest; Chicago braces for possible federal troop deployment.
aljazeera.com
Advancing Single-Photon Sensing Image Sensors to Enable the Search for Life Beyond Earth
Advancing Single-Photon Sensing Image Sensors to Enable the Search for Life Beyond Earth A NASA-sponsored team is advancing single-photon sensing Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) dete...
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Just 4 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — 10 tables remain
The clock is ticking, and exhibit space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is moving fast. With just 4 days and 10 table left to book, now’s the time to stop circling the idea and claim your spot on the sh...
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Tech From NASA’s Hurricane-hunting TROPICS Flies on Commercial Satellites
NASA science and American industry have worked hand-in-hand for more than 60 years, transforming novel technologies created with NASA research into commercial products like cochlear implants, memor...
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New addition to the Manning and Belichick brands: humility
Weekend losses take the sheen off college football's two most highly anticipated new stars.
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The real crisis isn’t climate change, ecologist Sandra Diaz says
One of the world’s leading ecologists warns collapse of biodiversity, not just climate change, could undo civilization.
aljazeera.com
Families search for survivors under rubble after Afghan earthquake
Families are searching for loved ones under the rubble in eastern Afghanistan after a magnitude 6 quake wiped villages.
aljazeera.com
Gérard Depardieu to face trial over rape and sexual assault allegations
His accuser, Charlotte Arnould, says she is relieved the case is going to court, seven years after she filed a complaint.
bbc.com
Ireland intervenes after Gaza activist national beaten by German police
Kitty O'Brien attended a Berlin demonstration last week to protest against Israel's targeted killing of Palestinians.
aljazeera.com
Hall of Fame basketball coach Raveling dies at 88
George Raveling, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who played a role in Michael Jordan signing a landmark endorsement deal with Nike, has died. He was 88.
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Bath’s Holburne museum to unveil ‘art chamber’ of Renaissance masterpieces
Museum’s basement becomes £2m ‘kunstkammer’ full of Schroder family’s exquisite silverware, paintings, bronzes and ceramicsBeneath the Georgian city of Bath, a gleaming treasury of Renaissance mast...
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The Druze-Bedouin clashes in Syria were not a sectarian conflict
A history of outside incitement and the present-day economic crisis and climate collapse have contributed to tensions.
aljazeera.com
After Deadly Earthquake in Afghanistan, Emergency Aid Trickles In
Carrying the body of a woman in Kunar Province who was killed in the earthquake that hit Afghanistan on Sunday night.
nytimes.com
Scientists Denounce Trump Administration’s Climate Report
A heat relief station at the Salvation Army Phoenix Citadel Corps.
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Rivals Round: St Helens, Wigan, Hull KR, Hull FC reignite derby feuds
"Just don't lose to that lot". If listening into conversations in four particular areas of the world this week, that is a sentence that will be repeated en masse.
skysports.com
The ‘Final Fantasy Tactics’ Refresh Gives Its Class-War Story New Relevance
The Ivalice Chronicles updates the small things in the 28-year-old game but sticks to the original’s script. That’s by design, says its director.
wired.com
On this day: Bruno wins world heavyweight title in 1995
Watch Britain's Frank Bruno beat Oliver McCall to became world heavyweight champion at Wembley Stadium in September 1995.
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Burkina Faso bans homosexuality as a crime punishable with prison, fines
In the new law, those found guilty of homosexuality could face a two- to five-year prison sentence.
aljazeera.com
Anti-racism scholar’s career “ruined” by pro-Israel lobby
Randa Abdel-Fattah is an anti-racism scholar who lost an $870,000 research grant over her criticisms of Israel.
aljazeera.com
Chloe Malle to become top editor at American Vogue
The 39-year-old's appointment marks a new era for one of the most influential and glamorous fashion publications.
bbc.com
China’s Victory Day military parade: Who’s attending and why it matters
Xi is hosting Putin and other world leaders for a show of strength and a reminder of history.
aljazeera.com
UK borrowing costs hit 27-year high adding to pressure on Reeves
The interest rate on UK 30-year bonds hits the highest since 1998 as concerns over the economic outlook continue.
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It’s another Labour reboot challenge: how many adults do they need ‘in the room’ before they start telling the truth? | Marina Hyde
The PM has brought in Darren Jones, whose superpower is ‘relentless delivery’. If that won’t save the world, what will? “If I hear one more of our people saying that deckchairs are being shuffled o...
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First War, Then Floods Drive Pakistani Families From Their Homes
A makeshift camp for displaced people in Chung, a community on the outskirts of Lahore, Pakistan, not far from the Indian border, on Sunday.
nytimes.com
What we know about Sudan’s deadly landslide
A landslide in Sudan’s western Darfur flattened the mountain village of Tarasin, with as many as 1,000 people feared dea
aljazeera.com
Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District review – semi-staged Shostakovich is vivid and claustrophobic
Royal Albert Hall, LondonWith Nicky Spence and Amanda Majeski the striking leads, the nastiness in Shostakovich’s ‘tragic satire’ was disturbing and powerful in an impressive Proms performanceBully...
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Germany's far-right AfD suffers series of candidate deaths ahead of local vote
Police say there is no evidence of foul play, ahead of local elections in western Germany.
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Row review – impressive, largely unknown cast keep seagoing horror afloat
A woman washes up on the Orkney island of Hoy, the only survivor of a transatlantic sortie in Matthew Losasso’s debut feature, a twisty if murky chillerWater, like the human psyche, is unpredictabl...
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Gender-row Olympic boxer Lin won’t compete at world championships
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting and Algeria's Imane Khelif both set to miss boxing's world championships amid ongoing gender row.
aljazeera.com
Belgium to Recognize Palestinian State, Joining Pressure on Israel
Belgium’s foreign minister, Maxime Prévot, in February. He said his country would recognize a Palestinian state in response to the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza.
nytimes.com
'Liverpool's record-breaking summer has surely made title a formality'
Has Liverpool's spending spree made the Premier League title race a formality? Chief football writer Phil McNulty reflects on the close of the transfer window.
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The good, the bad and the ugly - every club's transfer window rated BY YOU!
We asked you to rate every Premier League club's summer transfer window - and here are the results!
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‘Every company wants to produce the last barrel sold’: the plan to create a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty
Tzeporah Berman’s campaign group believes Cop30 will help its initiative to phase out oil, coal and gas take shapeThe fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty initiative aims to sidestep slow-moving UN...
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Could the U-turn of Brighton's SIXTH-CHOICE centre-back impact the PL title?
Premier League title races always have those little moments that are singular but impactful. It could be a transfer, an injury, a quote in a press conference or even something as minor as a substit...
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Underestimating support for climate action limits political decision making, study says
Research reveals huge disparity between perceived and actual willingness of public to contribute to fixing climatePoliticians and policymakers significantly underestimate the public’s willingness t...
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Israeli-induced starvation in Gaza kills 185 in August, 13 more in 24 hours
More than 360 people, including 130 children, have died from hunger since the start of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Loftus-Cheek set for recall to England squad
England boss Thomas Tuchel is set to call up Ruben Loftus-Cheek to his squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.
bbc.com
A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum highlight additions to NBA 2K26 Season 1
NBA 2K26's Season 1 rewards focus on the new era of WNBA athletes becoming available.
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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
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Billy Bragg releases song in support of Palestine and Greta Thunberg aid flotilla
Hundred Year Hunger – which has a chorus in Arabic – has been released by the British protest singer to coincide with a humanitarian aid flotilla heading for GazaBilly Bragg has released a new orig...
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Transfer deadline day recap: Isak to Liverpool and Donnarumma City-bound
Liverpool and Man Utd have busy end to Europe's transfer window while Man City leave it late for PSG's Donnarumma.
aljazeera.com
Spiritual Influencers Say ‘Sentient’ AI Can Help You Solve Life’s Mysteries
As concerns grow about AI chatbots leading users into delusional spirals, prominent spiritual influencers are capitalizing on an emerging form of techno-spirituality.
wired.com
Sunderland outspend PSG in Premier League's £3.2bn transfer window
Premier League clubs spent a combined £3.19bn on signings this summer, smashing the previous record for a single transfer window as they scrambled to strengthen their squads.
skysports.com
Distant suns covered in dark spots could shape the search for life
A new model called StarryStarryProcess lets scientists map star spots with precision, improving how exoplanets are studied. By factoring in both transits and stellar rotation, it provides richer de...
sciencedaily.com
No, Trump Can’t Legally Federalize US Elections
The United States Constitution is clear: President Donald Trump can’t take control of the country’s elections. But he can sow confusion and fear.
wired.com
Greens take step into unknown with election of Zack Polanski as leader
Polanski ruffled feathers during at-times grumpy contest and now has to bring the party with himOK, now they’ve got your attention. In electing Zack Polanski, a media-friendly former actor with an...
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This is the Green party’s moment – not Farage’s. As leader, I’ll offer real solutions to Britain’s problems | Zack Polanski
For too long, the richest in this country have accumulated wealth at the expense of the poorest. It can’t go on like this Zack Polanski is the newly elected leader of the Green partyThis is the mos...
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Zack Polanski wins Green party leadership election
Candidate defeats Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns to lead Greens in England and Wales with vision for ‘eco-populism’ movementZack Polanski has won the election to lead the Greens in England and Wale...
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Woody Allen says Donald Trump was ‘a very good actor’
Allen, who directed Trump in 1998 film Celebrity, adds that he disagrees with his politics but ‘if he would let me direct him now that he’s president, I could do wonders’Woody Allen has said he was...
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Meraki Espresso Machine Review (2025): Fine Grind, Loose Fit
Meraki's impressive new espresso machine offers features long reserved for more expensive machines—though this doesn't mean it's perfect
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NASA’s SPHEREx Captures Comet 3I/ATLAS, a Visitor From Beyond the Solar System
NASA’s SPHEREx joined Webb and Hubble in studying interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, gathering data on its size, chemistry, and physical traits. While harmless to Earth, the comet provides scientists a r...
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Above the Knee review – man struggles with body integrity dysmorphia in gory amputation horror
A man grapples with an overwhelming desire to remove his leg in a lingering psychological interrogation from Norwegian film-maker Viljar BøeNorwegian director Viljar Bøe has been hacking out an int...
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I’m a single mum of one-year-old twins. Could I do a summer of music festivals with them?
Festivals are increasingly seen as a family holiday and many have kids’ areas – even nannies. We brave the hot tents and random ravers to see what they’re likeAs a DJ plays MJ Cole’s UK garage clas...
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Why Trump’s undermining of US statistics is so dangerous | Daniel Malinsky
From the firing of the labor statistics chief to plans for a new census, the president’s moves serve to entrench authoritarianismIn 1937, Joseph Stalin commissioned a sweeping census of the Soviet...
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Donnarumma - one of the best in the world, but is he right for Man City?
August 2015. AC Milan were playing Tottenham in a pre-season Audi Cup game at Munich's Allianz Arena. Watching on was Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola.
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Meet the Guys Betting Big on AI Gambling Agents
Online gambling is a massive industry. The AI boom keeps booming. It was only a matter of time before people tried to put them together.
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Injured sprinter Thomas won't run at track worlds
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas will miss this month's track world championships with an Achilles tendon injury she's been dealing with since May.
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What if… the US stopped supporting Israel tomorrow?
Half of US voters believe Israel is committing genocide and six in 10 oppose further military aid, polls suggest.
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Former Scotland cap Bone dies aged 75
Much-travelled former Scottish striker and manager Jimmy Bone dies at the age of 75.
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WNBA Power Rankings: Best-case scenarios for all 13 teams to end the season
From home-court advantage in the first round to awards, here's what each team is playing for down the stretch.
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‘Clearly the worst film ever made by anyone ever’: the story behind John Boorman’s horrific Exorcist sequel
After landmark flop The Heretic, the director was considering ‘immolating myself on Hollywood Boulevard’ in 1977. But a new documentary premiering at Venice calls for its redemption‘Evokes not terr...
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Al Jazeera reporter in aftermath of Israeli strike on crowded Gaza market
Al Jazeera’s Moath al-Kahlout captured the chaos after the Israeli military targeted a crowded market in Gaza City on Mo
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Way-Too-Early men's Top 25 rankings: Every team's top awards candidate
From Purdue's Braden Smith to NC State's Will Wade, we're on early awards watch for these candidates from Top 25 teams.
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Guehi's approach to transfer window 'respectful' - Hart
Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart and striker Chris Sutton discuss Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi's "respectful" approach to the transfer window.
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What to Know About Jair Bolsonaro’s Coup Plot Trial
Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president, at a rally last year. Prosecutors argue he oversaw a vast plot to overturn the results of the 2022 election.
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How Jair Bolsonaro Tried, and Failed, to Stage a Coup in Brazil
Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro protested in front of army headquarters in the days after Mr. Bolsonaro lost the October 2022 election, which he said had been stolen.
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A World Reshaped by A.I. Needs Museums More Than Ever
There’s a bumper crop of museums opening from Taiwan to Paris to Harlem. Look for stand-alone buildings, extensions, remade landscapes — and two presidential libraries.
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Home Office tells foreign students they will be removed if they overstay visas
About 130,000 to be contacted for first time in response to ‘alarming’ spike in numbers claiming asylum Tens of thousands of foreign students are to be contacted directly by the government and warn...
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Five months from Olympics, here's what you should know about Team USA men's hockey
Will Matthew Tkachuk be healthy enough to play? Can Tage Thompson crack the lineup? We look at some of the biggest topics coming out of the recent orientation camp.
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Gold price hits record high as investors seek safety
Experts say uncertainty resulting from US policy is making investors seek safer investments such as gold.
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Tainted love: how Ukrainians are ridding themselves of Russian-language books
Putin’s invasion has seen Ukrainian book lovers recoil from Russian literary dominance, by a range of meansOne day this summer, the Ukrainian artist Stanislav Turina took two of his books to his ga...
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NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Reveals Secrets of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
Webb, Hubble, and SPHEREx are joining forces to study the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing details about its structure and chemistry. The comet isn’t dangerous, but it’s offering scientists a...
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African battle for 2026 World Cup spots intensifies
With four rounds of qualifying remaining, which African sides are most likely to reach the 2026 Fifa World Cup - and who could miss out on the finals?
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Indonesian police use tear gas on university campuses in ongoing protests
The Islamic University of Bandung's student body says security officials 'brutally attacked' the campus with tear gas.
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Little Problems – a cute detective game with no violence or victims
Shanghai-based developer Posh Cat Studio focused on the satisfying thrill of solving life’s small mysteries in this cosy crime caperAs the latest generation of 18-year-olds is about to find out, st...
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Cummins injury concern ahead of Ashes as Starc announces T20I retirement
Pat Cummins has been dealt an injury blow ahead of The Ashes, with the Australia captain suffering a lower back issue, but he is expected to be fit for the series against England.
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Breaking down Tuchel's England squad (and omissions)
Football Focus' Stephen Warnock, Sami Mokbel and Ellen White break down Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.
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Cooper rejects claims Reeves has been sidelined on economic policy by No 10 mini-reshuffle – UK politics live
‘Quite the reverse’, says home secretary, amid reports Starmer’s reorganisation is aimed at freezing chancellor out ahead of autumn budgetGood morning. Kemi Badenoch has a big speech this morning (...
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‘It’s all theatre’: How are Europe and the US pulling apart on Ukraine?
Each side is trying to spend the other’s money on security, as they shift to a new geopolitical equilibrium.
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How Ederson changed English football
History will record that Pep Guardiola changed football in England. But it took Ederson for him to do it here. As the Brazilian departs Manchester City, it is a chance to acknowledge the role of on...
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Global temperatures to remain above average despite return of La Niña, says UN
Climate phenomenon cools surface of Pacific but won’t stop human-induced climate change increasing temperatures and exacerbating extreme weatherThe cooling La Niña weather phenomenon may return bet...
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Search for survivors after deadly Afghanistan earthquake
Earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills more than 1,100 as rescuers search rubble in remote villages.
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‘Fear haunts us’: Pakistan’s floods leave mental scars long after waters recede
Shock, panic, guilt and grief grip survivors as mental health experts warn of chronic trauma from repeated exposure to natural disastersFor a 10-year-old, the loss is proving hard to grasp. “It has...
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The Two Roberts by Damian Barr review – lost story of a gay art duo
The lives of Scottish artists Bobby MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun, who found love and fame and lost it all, are vividly reimaginedWhat if the protagonist of a novel was not a single person but a co...
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Sanatorium review – Ukraine health resort guests seek sanctuary amid shelling
Poignant documentary by Irish director Gar O’Rourke peers into a faded Soviet-era institution where visitors search for relief while war grinds on outsideThere is something ever so slightly Martin...
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Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Putin who lauds ‘unprecedented’ ties in Beijing
The two leaders' meeting comes the day before a military parade marking Japan’s surrender in World War II.
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‘We deny artists their voice at our peril’: when musicians like Anna Netrebko collide with politics | Martin Kettle
The arts and politics are bound to mix, but they are not the same thing. In the cold war, Soviet artists performed in the west. Should the Russian soprano, who has condemned the Ukraine invasion, b...
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Can you name every record Premier League signing?
You have seven minutes to name the 19 players who have been the Premier League's most expensive ever signing. Good luck!
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Australia moves to stamp out ‘nudify’ and stalking apps
Tech platforms to be responsible for preventing access to 'abhorrent technologies' under reforms announced by Canberra.
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Worst transfers of the window, ranked: From Cunha to Isak, 13 big moves that might fail
This summer transfer window had its share of good moves, but we're ranking the 13 worst ones. Did Man United, Liverpool and Arsenal mess up?
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Pressure rises on Reeves as government borrowing costs hit 27-year high
Chancellor will face more limited fiscal headroom at budget after yield on 30-year bond increases to 5.68%Business live – latest updatesReshuffle gymnastics prepare Starmer to walk tricky budget ti...
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At least 1,000 killed in Sudan landslide, armed group says
The landslide on Sunday happened after heavy rain and "levelled" a remote mountainous village, the group says.
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The midlife crisis is over, but something worse took its place
Once a universal feature of human psychology, the “unhappiness hump” in midlife has disappeared, replaced by a new trend: mental health is worst in youth and improves with age. Data from the U.S.,...
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Sudan landslide ‘kills more than 1,000’
A landslide triggered by heavy rain destroyed an entire village in Sudan’s Darfur, killing more than 1,000 people.
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Congress returns to Washington. And, Brazil's ex-president starts trial today
Congress returns to the nation's capital as the deadline to avoid a government shutdown looms. And, Brazil's former president is on trial for attempting to overthrow the government.
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MLB September predictions: From best record to playoff races and more
With less than a month left to play in the 2025 regular season, here's what our experts think will happen the rest of the way.
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Releasing Epstein files can 'bring the country together,' says Rep. Ro Khanna
Congress could vote on a measure requiring the release of files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. One of its sponsors says the bill has strong bipartisan and public support.
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Memo to Tories looking at Farage and yearning to ‘unite the right’: that sounds like a plan to kill off our party | Justine Greening
Reform UK would benefit and the Conservatives hurtle into oblivion. Only a more centrist party can pull us back from the brinkJustine Greening is a former Conservative minister and was MP for Putne...
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Venus Williams makes Serena plea after reaching doubles quarter-finals
Venus Williams is into the US Open women's doubles quarter-finals with Leylah Fernandez and now wants her old partner to come back.
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Rescuers focus on remote mountainous regions after Afghanistan earthquake
The provincial head of disaster management, Ehsanullah Ehsan, says they cannot 'predict' the number of bodies trapped.
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China, Russia pledge new global order at Shanghai Cooperation summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping outlines plans for new development bank and financing options for SCO members.
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Who won the Scottish Premiership transfer window?
BBC Scotland's Nick McPheat assesses the mood across the Scottish Premiership after a hectic transfer deadline day.
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‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Graham Greene Dies at 73
The actor Graham Greene in 2013.
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Afghanistan earthquake live: Search for survivors on after 800 killed
Rescuers try to reach isolated villages in eastern Kunar province after a 6.0 quake kills 800 people and wounds 2,800.
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The Hallmarked Man by Robert Galbraith review – a terrific, tightly plotted romp
With four murder inquiries in play, JK Rowling’s eighth Cormoran Strike novel avoids the page-padding longeurs of previous volumes – but will he finally tell Robin how he feels about her?In his pop...
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Borderline review – Raymond Nicholson shines as a deranged fan in comedy thriller
It’s the 1990s and a famous pop star is taken hostage by a fan in Jimmy Warden’s stylish but confused film, loosely inspired by a real-life stalker case involving MadonnaPaul Duerson (Raymond Nicho...
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‘I joined every list’: the gruelling search for a Glasgow allotment
With two-thirds of Glaswegians living in flats, allotments are in demand, but a lack of plots means few are availableNorth-east of England is best region in Great Britain for allotments, report fin...
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North-east of England is best region in Great Britain for allotments, report finds
Redcar and Cleveland tops rankings for most allotment land per person, while there is a dearth of supply in Scotland‘I joined every waiting list’: the search for an allotment in GlasgowThe north-ea...
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Has 'special' Hadjar taken a step closer to becoming Verstappen's new team-mate?
Isack Hadjar is favourite to be Max Verstappen's team-mate at Red Bull in 2026 after his incredible Formula 1 maiden podium at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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Why Pakistan is rushing to mend fences with Bangladesh
Pakistan intensifies outreach to Bangladesh, seeking new partnerships as regional power dynamics shift.
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LIVE: Israel kills 17 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn
Israeli forces continue to attack people seeking food aid as the death toll from famine continues to rise in Gaza.
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Landslide Kills More Than 1,000 People in Sudan, Rebel Group Says
The landslide on Sunday swept across the village of Tarasin in Sudan’s Darfur region, killing more than 1,000 people.
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TV tonight: a former Liverpool player lifts the lid on a financial scandal
Former Premier League players reveal how dodgy dealings led to lost fortunes. Plus: a new season of Bake Off! Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC TwoIn a documentary postponed from last month...
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Missouri state attorney general named co-deputy director of FBI
Missouri state attorney general Andrew Bailey was named co-deputy director of the FBI last month and takes office soon. He has a track record in office for opposing abortion and fighting for Trump.
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International students warned to not overstay visas
The Home Office is proactively contacting foreign students to warn them of the consequences of overstaying a visa for the first time.
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Motorcyclist on shopping trip arrested amid Labour’s crackdown on undocumented migrants
Fernando Fontoura, who moved to the UK aged 12, detained in drive to find people ‘illegally working’ as delivery driversA motorcycle rider out on a shopping trip was arrested and detained for a mon...
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Blame migrants, or blame the rich? That’s the populist divide in Britain’s politics now | Gaby Hinsliff
Taxing the ultra-rich may be a vote winner, but it’s just as important to shift the conversation away from Reform’s immigration doom loopThe long, hot summer of discontent is finally over. Parliame...
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Non-profit music collective launches festival in ‘rescue plan’ for UK gig circuit
Members to co-own event that organisers say will cut costs by up to 40% after 78 independent festivals closed last yearA group of festival organisers and grassroots venues have launched a “pioneeri...
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‘Artefacts were just sitting in suitcases in people’s homes’: the London museum preserving Somali culture
The UK’s first dedicated space for Somali heritage has built its collection from 15 years of donations. Culture House’s founders explain the power of giving a permanent home to a community’s herita...
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US Open: Jannik Sinner demolishes Alexander Bublik, advances to quarters
The world No 1 beat Bublik in round of 16, losing just three games and reversing a shock loss to the Kazakh in June.
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Country diary: Here’s a new one for the Lakes – lavender farming | Andrea Meanwell
Lyth Valley, Lake District: The climate in this dale is perfect for damsons, a common crop here, but they’re not the reason for my visitWhen we think of farming in the Lake District we usually thin...
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An Earthquake Killed Hundreds in Afghanistan
People awaiting evacuation in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, yesterday.
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UK had hottest summer since records began, Met Office says
News comes as the opposition Conservative Party pledges to drill all remaining North Sea oil and gas, if elected.
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Prominent UK women tell rightwingers: stop linking immigration to sexual abuse
Exclusive: Open letter says politicians are exploiting violence against women ‘to fuel hate and division’Prominent women including cultural figures, politicians and campaigners have signed a letter...
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'AI-generated' Sinner races into US Open quarters
World number one Jannik Sinner is labelled an "artificial intelligence" player by opponent Alexander Bublik after a rapid US Open win.
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Powerful new painkiller ADRIANA shows promise in ending opioid dependence
Japanese scientists have developed ADRIANA, a non-opioid painkiller that could provide powerful relief without the dangers of addiction. With successful trials already completed, large U.S. studies...
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Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20 cricket
The Australian bowling superstar made the shock announcement ahead of the upcoming Ashes series and T20 World Cup.
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U.S. and Indian VCs just formed a $1B+ alliance to fund India’s deep tech startups
Eight U.S. and Indian VC and PE giants are teaming up to fuel India's deep tech boom.
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Landslide kills more than 1,000 in Sudan’s Darfur region, armed group says
Sudan Liberation Movement/Army appeals for UN help to recover bodies from village buried by landslide after heavy rain.
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Dances With Wolves star Graham Greene dies aged 73
The legendary Canadian actor was also known for his roles in The Green Mile and Maverick.
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Stronger weed, higher risk? Potent THC linked to psychosis and addiction
A sweeping review of nearly 100 studies has raised concerns about the mental health impacts of high-potency cannabis products. Researchers found strong links to psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannab...
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Xi’s Parade to Showcase China’s Military Might and Circle of Autocrats
Security in Beijing is tight, including around Tiananmen Square, ahead of a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan and the end of World War II.
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Saving the world’s fattest parrot: can New Zealand vaccinate its rare species before bird flu gets to them?
In the last continent to remain untouched by the virus, hopes are being pinned on immunisation as migration season approachesIt is easy to imagine how it could happen. A petrel, flying east from th...
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Belgium to recognise Palestine at UN General Assembly: Foreign minister
Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said his country would also impose 12 'firm sanctions' on Israel.
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India’s Offgrid raises $15M to make lithium optional for battery storage
India's Offgrid Energy Labs has developed proprietary zinc battery tech as a safer, more cost-effective alternative to lithium for energy storage.
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Graham Greene, Dances with Wolves actor, dies aged 73
The trailblazing Canadian First Nations actor, who was nominated for an Academy Award, died in Toronto after a long illnessGraham Greene, the prolific Oscar-nominated Canadian First Nations actor a...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,286
Here are the key events on day 1,286 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.