Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-09-03

Yiyun Li and Barbara Demick among writers longlisted for Baillie Gifford prize

The 12 contenders for this year’s £50,000 nonfiction prize also include Lyse Doucet, Justin Marozzi, Frances Wilson, Adam LeBor and the Guardian’s Jason BurkePersonal stories are a strong focus in...

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Wealth tax needed to help working people and avoid threat from Reform, says union chief

Exclusive: Paul Novak says Rachel Reeves should ‘stay the course’ on plans for investment Rachel Reeves should bring in wealth taxes at the autumn budget to deliver the change promised by Labour at...

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From a spruced-up Big Ben to Cambridge’s crystal doughnut – Stirling prize for architecture shortlist unveiled

Six contenders for the prestigious UK award for excellence in architecture also include two houses, a medical research centre and a college of fashion – but nothing north of the FensRather like con...

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Robert Jenrick says UK asylum seekers should be held in ‘rudimentary prisons’

Shadow justice minister, seen as nurturing Tory leadership hopes, criticises Reform’s immigration plans as too weakRobert Jenrick has called for asylum seekers to be detained in “camps” with facili...

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Anisimova stuns Swiatek to avenge heavy Wimbledon final defeat

Amanda Anisimova avenges her Wimbledon final loss to Iga Swiatek with a stunning performance to beat the second seed and reach the US Open semi-finals.

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Rosalyn Drexler, a Modern-Day Renaissance Woman, Dies at 98

She wrote plays, novels and an Emmy-winning Lily Tomlin special. She was a painter, a sculptor and a nightclub singer. Oh, and she also wrestled professionally.

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Salesforce lays off thousands despite strong earnings report

The job cuts come as the cloud computing giant doubles down on artificial intelligence.

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Mistral, the French AI giant, is reportedly on the cusp of securing a $14 billion valuation

The 2-year-old OpenAI rival, founded by former DeepMind and Meta researchers, develops open-source language models and Le Chat, its AI chatbot built for European audiences.

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Spence hopes to inspire as first Muslim England player

Djed Spence hopes to inspire a new generation if he becomes the first Muslim player to represent the England men's team.

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What we know about fatal Lisbon funicular derailment

At least 15 people have been killed and 20 more injured after a carriage on the Gloria funicular derailed and crashed.

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Scale AI is suing a former employee and rival Mercor, alleging they tried to steal its biggest customers

Scale is clearly concerned enough about the threat of Mercor, and the poaching of one of its employees, to pursue legal action

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Bopara hits superb century as Northants stun Surrey to reach Blast Finals Day

Ravi Bopara rolled back the years with a scintillating 46-ball century as Northamptonshire stunned Surrey in the quarter-finals of the Vitality Blast at The Kia Oval.

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Automated Sextortion Spyware Takes Webcam Pics of Victims Watching Porn

A new specimen of “infostealer” malware offers a disturbing feature: It monitors a target's browser for NSFW content, then takes simultaneous screenshots and webcam photos of the victim.

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China’s Show of Military Might

Xi Jinping’s huge military parade in Tiananmen Square provided a rare look at China’s new weapons.

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How powerful is China’s military?

Beijing stages its largest military parade ever with dozens of world leaders in attendance.

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Stranded on Honeymoon Island review – at last! A dating show with contestants you don’t hate

In Davina McCall’s new show, singletons are ‘married’ then marooned at sea. It’s like Married at First Sight meets Love Island, except that you’ll genuinely root for them. How refreshingAre there h...

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Apple’s Siri upgrade could reportedly be powered by Google Gemini

An AI Siri is in the works and it could be running Gemini under the hood.

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The Voice of Hind Rajab gets record 23-minute ovation at Venice premiere

The docu-drama, which recounts the final plea of a five-year-old Gaza girl, premieres amid tears.

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xAI’s CFO is the latest executive to leave the Elon Musk’s AI firm

Mike Liberatore left xAI at the end of July. He is the latest in a string of executive departures at Elon Musk's AI firm.

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xAI’s CFO is the latest executive to leave Elon Musk’s AI firm

While at xAI, Mike Liberatore helped orchestrate the company's $5 billion debt raise, alongside another $5 billion in equity — almost half of which came from SpaceX.

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FirstClub bucks India’s speed obsession, quickly triples valuation to $120M with premium approach

FirstClub has raised $23 million in a Series A round co-led by Accel and RTP Global to expand its premium quick commerce platform.

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale review – this silly, enjoyable nonsense should go on for ever

News of Lady Mary’s divorce is presented with impeccable seriousness in a watchable outing that shouldn’t be the lastGrand finale? Oh please. Let’s get real; there is no reason why this particular...

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Watchdog Warns Trump’s Cuts at FEMA Pose a ‘Major Challenge’

Workers with the Federal Emergency Management Agency in October looking through the wreckage after Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, N.C.

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CoreWeave acquires agent-training startup OpenPipe

CoreWeave hopes the YC-backed startup will help it expand down the stack, and cash in on enterprises developing AI agents.

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Indonesia fires police officer over killing that fuelled protests

The officer was one of seven riding the armoured car that killed a delivery driver, which ignited the mass protests.

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Meyers says Raiders future unclear amid talks

Raiders receiver Jakobi Meyers, who is in the final year of his deal, is unsure if a new contract will get done with the organizatiion: "we're gonna see how it plays out."

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A rugby miracle and gay friendly - why Brighton is perfect World Cup host

England face Australia in Brighton on Saturday, with women's rugby in a "special place" for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Deaths Reported After Lisbon Funicular Derails, Portugal’s President Says

Emergency teams work at the site of a derailed electric streetcar in Lisbon.

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Wafer & Monaghan in contention to face Black Ferns

Ireland back row Aoife Wafer and co-captain Sam Monaghan are "in contention" to face New Zealand in Sunday's Pool C decider.

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Florida top doctor pushes end to vaccine mandates, likens them to ‘slavery’

Critics warn Florida's plan to scrap vaccine mandates risks public health, calling it a 'disaster in the making'.

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Sources: NBA ASG to have 2 U.S. teams, 1 World

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will likely be a round-robin tournament consisting of three eight-player teams of two USA teams and one World team, sources told ESPN.

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Anisimova stuns Swiatek to avenge Wimbledon final humiliation

Amanda Anisimova stunned Iga Swiatek to avenge her Wimbledon final defeat and book a place in the semi-finals of the US Open.

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How a nine-year-old led Lion Flutey into the Black Ferns camp

Riki Flutey won 14 caps for England and one for the British and Irish Lions, but this month he is intent on helping the Black Ferns spoil the Red Roses' party.

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Jeremy Corbyn to open unofficial inquiry into UK handling of Gaza war

Tribunal will look at Britain’s legal responsibilities and whether there is any evidence of covert support for IsraelJeremy Corbyn will open a two-day public tribunal into alleged British complicit...

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Google brings Material 3 Expressive to Pixel 6 and newer devices, along with other features

The tech giant is introducing Material 3 Expressive to Pixel phones, Adaptive Audio for the Pixel Buds Pro 2, on-wrist navigation for the Pixel Watch, new AI writing tools in Gboard, enhanced audio...

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This Robot Only Needs a Single AI Model to Master Humanlike Movements

Atlas, Boston Dynamics’ dancing humanoid, can now use a single model for walking and grasping—a significant step toward general-purpose robot algorithms.

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Nigel Farage called a ‘Putin-loving free speech imposter’ during bumpy US congressional hearing

Democrats accuse Reform leader of being a ‘Trump sycophant’ as he missed prime minister’s questions to give evidence before House committeeNigel Farage has been accused of being a “Putin-loving fre...

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The Guardian view on fiscal rules and financial myths: Britain must stop fearing imaginary bond vigilantes | Editorial

Liz Truss fell not for borrowing, but for incompetence. Rachel Reeves mustn’t repeat the mistake with rules markets don’t demandIn 1995, Nick Leeson, a 28-year-old trader for Barings Bank, brought...

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Protests force early end to Vuelta a Espana stage

There is no winner on stage 11 of the Vuelta a Espana as race organisers ended Thursday's racing three kilometres before the finish line because of pro-Palestinian protesters.

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Reasons revealed for Paqueta betting verdict - FA will not appeal

The Football Association has said it will not appeal against the decision by an independent commission to clear West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta of four spot-fixing charges.

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Orchard Robotics, founded by a Thiel fellow Cornell dropout, raises $22M for farm vision AI

The startup uses truck-mounted cameras to collect and analyze data about crop health.

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Google’s NotebookLM now lets you customize the tone of its AI podcasts

When generating an Audio Overview, users can now choose whether they want their AI podcasts to be formatted like a "Deep Dive," "Brief," "Critique," or "Debate."

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UK deputy PM admits underpaying tax as opposition seeks her dismissal

Angela Rayner denies she wanted to dodge the extra tax, adding that she made a 'mistake' following legal advice.

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'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty in Matthew Perry overdose case

Jasveen Sangha, 42, pleads guilty to five charges relating to the actor's death in Los Angeles.

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Bank chief warns against ‘exaggerating’ rise in UK borrowing costs

Andrew Bailey’s remarks to MPs about the rise in the 30-year bond yield will bring some relief to the chancellorThe governor of the Bank of England has cautioned against “exaggerating” the impact o...

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Five things to look out for in the NFL this season

BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor looks ahead to the new NFL season.

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Angela Rayner is a picture of misery but Dr Kemi passes up open goal | John Crace

While Badenoch retreated to her PMQs script, the real opposition leader was at a Washington hearing on free speechYou could argue that prime minister’s questions is no longer fit for purpose. Indee...

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Campbell’s sees tariff hit in year ahead as economic uncertainty looms

The maker of the Goldfish snack also plans to stop using artificial dyes by the second half of its 2026 fiscal year.

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Do You Have Questions About Tariffs?

“Ask a Correspondent” is here to help. We’ll take your questions to Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics in Washington.

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IndyCar's Herta appointed Cadillac test driver

IndyCar race-winner Colton Herta has been named the test driver for the new Cadillac Formula 1 team in 2026.

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Search for painting looted by Nazis may have found more stolen art

The search of property in Argentina linked to the daughters of a fugitive Nazi may have unearthed more stolen artworks, say investigators.

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US appeals court blocks Trump use of Alien Enemies Act in deportation drive

The Fifth Circuit Court is highest court so far to rule against Trump's use of the law to deport Venezuelan migrants.

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Trump administration policies make their way to the Supreme Court

From tariffs to the use of the National Guard in states and the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans -- many of the Trump administration's policies are winding their way to the Supreme Court.

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George Raveling, Basketball Coach Who Brought Michael Jordan to Nike, Dies at 88

George Raveling broke barriers as a college basketball coach and later brought Michael Jordan to Nike.

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Roblox expands use of age estimation tech and introduces standardized ratings

Roblox says it's expanding its use of age estimation technology and entering a partnership with the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) to standardize its game ratings.

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Putin says Russia will achieve all aims militarily if Ukraine does not agree deal

The Russian leader has rejected calls for a ceasefire as his troops advance.

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Can Keir Starmer afford to sack Angela Rayner over her stamp duty error?

Prime minister has a track record of firing errant ministers – but will her power within the party protect his beleaguered deputy?UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has a hard-won reputa...

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Watch UK police arrest Palestine Action supporter for planning protest

UK police arrested a Palestine Action supporter for allegedly taking part in a Zoom meeting to plan a protest.

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As the US stock market smashes records, some investors fear it’s overpriced

US stocks are pricier than ever before by some measures, raising fears that the market could be headed for a crash.

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Zack Polanski's win shows leftwing candidates are still underestimated – even by Jeremy Corbyn | Zoe Williams

His landslide victory surprised the left too. Voters have more enthusiasm for radical policies than we give them credit forWhat risk could the election of Zack Polanski as leader pose for the Green...

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Could NFL play at new Man Utd stadium? 'Spurs is home - but we're open to conversations'

NFL UK general manager Henry Hodgson says the league is open to exploring opportunities to play in other stadiums across the country as it continues its global expansion with a historic internation...

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Great Britain end 12-year wait for EuroBasket victory

Great Britain recorded their first EuroBasket win in 12 years but will exit the competition at the group stage despite the result.

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What China unveiled at its military parade

China showcased a new generation of weapons at a military parade in Bejing, including unmanned submarines and aircraft.

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BBCSO/Adès review – Adès held the orchestra as if under a spell

Royal Albert Hall, LondonA Proms programme of the UK premiere of Gabriella Smith’s Breathing Forests, Sibelius, and Adès’s own music (Five Spells from The Tempest) was atmospheric and engagingA gen...

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Thinning Arctic Sea Ice

Sea ice is frozen seawater that floats in the ocean. This photo, taken from NASA’s Gulfstream V Research Aircraft on July 21, 2022, shows Arctic sea ice in the Lincoln Sea north of Greenland....

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Lowry: Playing at home will help Europeans ahead of away Ryder Cup

Shane Lowry believes playing tournaments at home prior to the Ryder Cup in New York later this month will help Team Europe fully embrace what is at stake against Team USA.

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Raiders' 'Black Hole' fan group to have designated 'Black Bear' section at Cal football games

The longtime Las Vegas Raiders fan group will return to repping a Bay Area football team, approximately 11 miles north of its original home in the Oakland Coliseum.

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A boy contemplates life from a caravan window: Nik Roche’s best photograph

‘This kid went into the caravan and looked out at me. Does he look reflective? Sad? I think he is staring out of the window and seeing the world at his feet’Having designed and built gardens all my...

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These 20- and 22-year-olds raised $5M from YC, General Catalyst to study online behavior using vision AI

Amogh Chaturvedi is running on little sleep but plenty of conviction at 6 a.m. He’s groggy, apologetic for rescheduling, and still reeling from a recent scare involving a family member and an elect...

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Warp brings new diff-tracking tools to the AI coding arms race

The AI coding tool Warp is releasing a new set of features designed to give users more oversight over command-line coding agents, with more extensive difference tracking and a clearer view of what...

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How did US strike on Venezuelan boat come about? What it means

Trump says, ‘We took it out,’ referring to a military strike in international waters amid Washington-Caracas tensions.

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Salah defends former team-mates after 'disrespectful' comparison to new signings

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has defended his former teammates after a fan social media page claimed the Reds have produced the "biggest upgrade in football history" on two attacking stars.

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Bulgaria vs Spain: World Cup qualifiers – teams, start, lineup

Spain and Bulgaria open their UEFA qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a tight group with Turkiye and Georgia.

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After Graham Linehan’s Arrest, Police Chief Says UK Should Clarify Free-Speech Laws

Graham Linehan at a free-speech summit at Trinity College Dublin last year. He has become a vocal anti-transgender activist and was arrested on Monday over social media posts.

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3 days left to lock in your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Time is running out to showcase your startup in front of the most influential eyes in tech. In just 3 days, the exhibitor table deadline closes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco. And wit...

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Jenrick criticised by judge for X post during murder trial

The High Court judge described the shadow justice secretary's message as "ill thought through".

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President Trump floats deploying National Guard troops to New Orleans

President Trump said the White House is considering whether to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago or a place with a governor who would welcome them, like New Orleans.

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Sudanese rape victims speak from Chad’s refugee camps

Hundreds of thousands of women and girls have fled Sudan’s war, only to be faced with violence again in Chad.

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What does Tuchel do with his England midfield?

Thomas Tuchel has called up 13 different midfielders in three squads since he became England manager. It is clearly an area of the team where he has more questions than answers, with the World Cup...

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‘You’re finally dressing your age, David!’ Mitchell and Webb on age, arguments and their big comeback

The TV comedy duo are back this week with their first new sketch show in 15 years, Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping. Do newer comics think they’re old farts? They tell allDavid Mitchell and Robert...

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Forget Tomb Raider and Uncharted, there’s a new generation of games about archaeology – sort of

In this week’s newsletter: an archaeologist and gamer on why we love to walk around finding objects in-game and in real lifeThe game I’m most looking forward to right now is Big Walk, the latest ti...

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FA will not appeal against Paqueta decision

The Football Association will not appeal against the decision to clear West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta of four spot-fixing charges.

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Rock and Roll with NASA Challenge

The next era of lunar exploration demands a new kind of wheel – one that can sprint across razor-sharp regolith, shrug off extremely cold nights, and keep a rover rolling day after lunar day....

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Acting NASA Administrator Duffy Selects Exploration-Focused Associate Administrator

Acting NASA Administrator Sean P. Duffy Wednesday named Amit Kshatriya as the new associate administrator of NASA, the agency’s top civil service role. A 20-year NASA veteran, Kshatriya was most re...

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Justice secretary suggests Jenrick risked collapse of murder trial with tweet

Judge said shadow justice secretary’s comments during trial of Elias Morgan were ‘ill thought through’ The justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has suggested that her Tory counterpart, Robert Jenric...

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Loftus-Cheek: Versatility and Tuchel relationship can take me to World Cup

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Mass evacuations in Pakistan’s flooded Punjab hit 300,000 in 48 hours

Pakistan began evacuations last month after India released water from overflowing dams into low-lying border regions.

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England's Mace joins Everton for club record fee

Everton have signed England midfielder Ruby Mace from Leicester City for a club-record fee.

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China's Xi steals the limelight in a defiant push against US-led world order

President Xi shows off his power and influence in an open challenge to US supremacy and the world order.

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Jeremy Corbyn to lead ‘Gaza tribunal’ into UK role in Israel’s war

The UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory is among those set to contribute to the two-day event.

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How 'teddy bear' coach is helping Osaka find mojo

How two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka has rediscovered her form in New York, two months after a dispiriting Wimbledon exit.

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Angela Rayner, UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Admits Underpaying Tax

Angela Rayner, Britain’s deputy prime minister, said she had relied on legal advice but has come under intense scrutiny in recent days for her tax affairs.

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100 killed in one day including children queuing for water in Gaza

Israel killed more than 100 Palestinians in one day in Gaza, including seven children.

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Championship changes could be delayed or shelved

Any revamp of the County Championship may not take place until 2027 – if changes are implemented at all.

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College social app Fizz expands into grocery delivery

The new partnership will allow students to order anything from late-night snacks to weekly groceries directly within the Fizz app in as fast as 15 minutes.

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PayPal and Venmo are giving out Comet invites and free Perplexity Pro subscriptions

The arrangement is part of a new partnership between PayPal and the AI provider, which benefits both companies in different ways.

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Netflix updates its Moments feature to give users greater control over scene clipping

With the new Moments update, Netflix users now have the option to adjust where each scene clip ends.

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A bipartisan bill to ban lawmakers from trading stocks is unveiled in the House

Efforts to ban congressional stock trading have stalled for years. But a group of bipartisan lawmakers has a new consensus plan and wants a vote to show lawmakers aren't profiting from their roles.

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'Miss... he was on his phone!' - Keane and Carra rate summer signings!

Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher play hit or miss over Premier League transfers from the summer window.

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Can Syria revive its oil wealth to help rebuild the nation?

Syria's Deir Az Zor is rich in oil. But the eastern province has been devastated by years of civil war.

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How false rumours of Trump’s untimely ‘death’ spread on social media

Amid speculation and misinformation about his health, President Donald Trump is well and playing golf.

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FIFA to use dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets

FIFA has unveiled the first steps in the ticketing process for next year's World Cup, one that will use dynamic pricing based on demand.

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s impact on Americans' health

New York Times reporter Sheryl Gay Stolberg discusses how Kennedy's cuts to government staff and expert groups will impact everyday Americans. A vaccine skeptic, he fired the CDC director last week.

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Watch: Badenoch questions Starmer on borrowing costs

Watch: Badenoch questions Starmer on borrowing costs

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Israeli attacks disabled 21,000 Palestinian children in Gaza war, UN says

Estimated 132,000 children below the age of five are projected to be at risk of death from acute malnutrition by June.

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World Cup drubbings part of growth - World Rugby

Minnows such as Brazil and Samoa will benefit from the World Cup despite suffering a series of heavy defeats at the tournament, says World Rugby.

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New Jersey Democrat faces House censure vote and removal from key committee

New Jersey Democrat LaMonica McIver is facing a censure vote in the House of Representatives over her arrest earlier this year at an immigration detention facility.

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Brand new unicorn IQM sets its sights beyond Europe for its quantum computers

IQM, a Finnish quantum computing company  is now a unicorn after raising over $300 million in a Series B round funding led by Ten Eleven Ventures, a U.S. investment firm focused on cybersecurity.

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Suspected suicide bomber kills 11 at Pakistan political rally

Pakistani police are investigating a suspected suicide bombing which tore through a rally in the city in Quetta.

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What does the falling birthrate mean for the British economy?

Fertility rate has hit an all-time low in England and Wales. How will this impact the country and what’s the solution?

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Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Lets You Place Speakers Anywhere

This new technology now allows you to achieve excellent Dolby Atmos immersion regardless where you put a speaker in a room, but it's currently exclusive to TCL.

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Evolution over revolution: Man Utd’s transfer strategy explained

Manchester United came into the summer transfer window tasked with beginning to remedy the reasons for the club's worst-ever Premier League season.

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ReMarkable Paper Pro Move Review: A Small Yet Mighty Digital Notebook

This compact version of ReMarkable’s colorful Paper Pro—the Paper Pro Move—might just be my new favorite digital notepad.

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Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Mescal, Lynne Ramsay and George Clooney set for London film festival

The festival marks the return of Day-Lewis to the screen in a film directed by his son, while a roster of urgent political films also form part of this year’s slateAs the curtain falls on the Venic...

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China stages huge military parade with Putin and Kim in attendance

China held its largest ever military parade in Beijing to mark 80 years since World War II, overseen by President Xi Jin

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Australia aiming for 'upset of the tournament' against Red Roses in blockbuster clash

Australia co-captain Emily Chancellor wants to pull off the "upset of the tournament" when her side take on the Red Roses in the final Pool A game on Saturday.

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Far-right Israeli Minister Calls for West Bank Annexation

A wall separates the Arab village of Al Eizariya, in the West Bank, near where the Israeli government plans to build a new neighborhood.

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How to protect US students from heat in schools – and is it time to rethink summer break?

US schools were built for a cooler climate that no longer exists. Now they face record-high temperaturesAs schools are returning to session following one of the hottest summers ever recorded, distr...

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Rodon among four Wales withdrawals for Kazakhstan

Joe Rodon, Nathan Broadhead, Danny Ward and Jay DaSilva withdraw from Wales' squad for Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan.

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Aerial video shows earthquake damage in Afghanistan’s Kunar province

Villages flattened in southeastern Afghanistan after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck.

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‘Europe is the core – America joined as an offshoot’: the historian challenging what ‘the west’ means

Was the ‘western alliance’ dreamt up to further American and British interests? Georgios Varouxakis argues that the idea is older, quintessentially European, and even anti-imperialistFor your book...

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‘It’s been quite a ride!’ Melvyn Bragg to step down from Radio 4’s In Our Time after 27 years

The broadcaster is leaving the hit BBC programme after presenting more than 1,000 episodes and having ‘enriched the lives of millions’Melvyn Bragg has announced that he will be leaving BBC Radio 4...

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What’s behind Donald Trump’s plan to move US Space Command to Alabama?

Trump has announced he will move the agency's headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.

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Don’t sugarcoat this: Starmer’s government is weak and may perish. Here are my five steps to recovery | John McDonnell

After so many avoidable mistakes, of course people are angry. But with the far right looming, we need action not despairJohn McDonnell is the MP for Hayes and Harlington. He was shadow chancellor f...

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‘The Dubai of South America’: how the promise of riches from lithium mining turned to dust in Bolivia

Politicians have long promised the critical metal will rescue the economy but Indigenous locals say the push to exploit vast reserves threatens the ecosystem and their livelihoods• Photographs by S...

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Sky Sports is the home of the WSL - what's new this season?

The 2025/26 Women's Super League season promises to be the biggest ever on Sky Sports - with more live matches, better behind-the-scenes access and new ways to watch.

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Bolsonaro's lawyers to present his defence at coup trial

The former Brazilian president denies conspiring to overturn his 2022 election loss to his left-wing rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

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Imane Khelif unable to compete in World Boxing Championship with appeal yet to be heard

Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif will not have an appeal hearing heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in time for her to compete at the World Boxing Championships which be...

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Zelenskyy on security guarantees shuttle as fighting rages in Ukraine war

UK's Starmer and France's Macron will co-host a virtual meeting for the 'coalition of the willing' on Thursday

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Puffy Cloud Mattress Review: Soft but Supportive

As a professional mattress tester, I always thought the Puffy Cloud was too soft. A test run in my own bedroom changed my mind.

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Xi, Putin and Kim show united front at huge Chinese military parade

Speaking during the spectacle in Beijing, China's President Xi Jinping said the world faced a choice between peace and war.

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Taylor Swift’s Eras tour helps fuel UK consumer spending on live music to record £6.7bn high

Report from Live shows spending £2bn higher than before Covid-19 shutdowns, although grassroots venues are still closing at an increasing rateUK consumer spending on live music events reached a rec...

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The crippling financial costs of forced displacement in Gaza

Al Jazeera's Moath Al-Kahlout breaks down the costs of forced displacement for Palestinians, ordered by Israel.

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Angela Rayner’s full statement on her stamp duty underpayment

Deputy PM reveals details of family situation and discusses legal advice she says she received over purchase of Hove flatRayner admits underpaying stamp duty on £800,000 flatAngela Rayner has confi...

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Angela Rayner admits underpaying stamp duty on £800,000 seaside flat

Exclusive: Deputy PM refers herself to ethics adviser as confirmation puts her position under threatRead Rayner’s full statementExplainer: how damaging is the Rayner flat controversy?UK politics li...

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The Sun’s hidden particle engines finally exposed

Solar Orbiter has identified the Sun’s dual “engines” for superfast electrons: explosive flares and sweeping coronal mass ejections. By catching over 300 events close to their origin, the mission h...

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A weirdly shaped telescope could finally find Earth 2. 0

Spotting Earth-like planets is nearly impossible with conventional telescopes, but researchers propose a bold fix: a rectangular design that can separate a planet’s faint glow from its blinding sta...

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'Unique and hilarious' - Can Eagles duo inspire Super Bowl repeat?

One hurdles the world's greatest athletes in reverse. The other forgets the existence of nerves on the NFL's most aspired stage. Both are narrative-crushing slayers of history-seeking Kansas City C...

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The Baby Died. Whose Fault Is It?

When her son died in utero, a venture capitalist went to extremes to punish her surrogate.

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Sources: Jets' Vera-Tucker has significant injury

Jets starting guard Alijah Vera-Tucker has a significant arm injury, sources told ESPN.

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Police must focus on ‘streets not tweets’, says Wes Streeting after Graham Linehan arrest

Health secretary subtly criticises Tory governments after Father Ted writer’s arrest over social media posts on transgender issuesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer wants the police to “...

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Trump says US strike targeted Venezuelan drug smuggling boat

Donald Trump says a US strike has killed 11 ‘narcoterrorists’ from a Venezuelan gang smuggling drugs in the Caribbean.

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What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength

Beyond the hype and shiny new weapons, here are our five takeaways from China's military parade.

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Brazil’s Amazon love motels ditch erotic decor to host Cop30 climate summit

In Belém, motels known for sex chairs and mirrored ceilings are stripping risqué features for climate negotiatorsGuests at the Love Lomas Pousada in the Amazon city of Belém receive an email from r...

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Ghost of Yōtei: a determined outsider seeks revenge in feudal Japan

The makers of the forthcoming open-world adventure explain how new gameplay features and an extra-resourceful sword-wielding protagonist set it apart from 2020 predecessor Ghost of TsushimaAtsu is...

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Shaw reveals secrets of Man City's 'unstoppable' plot for WSL glory

Few strikers in world football possess the pedigree to miss half a season through injury and still lay claim to a Golden Boot. In many ways Khadija Shaw's scoring prowess is baffling. Hard to quant...

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We may need to look at free speech laws, says Streeting

The health secretary says ministers wanted police to focus on street crime rather than posts on social media.

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LeBron, Kobe and the scars that led to Redeem Team gold in 2008

Following a disappointing bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics, the 2008 Team USA roster was out for redemption.

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Hundreds of women with brooms join protests as Indonesia leader flies to China

Hundreds of women brandishing broomsticks marched to parliament during fierce nationwide rallies.

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WSL latest: Everton sign Mace for club-record fee

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Farage condemns UK’s ‘authoritarian censorship regime’ ahead of giving evidence at US congress - UK politics live

Reform UK leader to speak about Online Safety Act at House judiciary committee; government set to announce date of budget at PMQs later Richard Partington is the Guardian’s senior economics corresp...

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How much do India, Russia, China trade and what goods do they buy?

Trade among India, China and Russia is valued at $452bn in goods. Al Jazeera breaks down the numbers.

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Asylum protests putting police under chronic pressure, chief says

Chief Constable Gavin Stephens says police were notified about over 3,000 summer protests and warns against an "increase in tension and polarity".

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The flawed carbon math that lets major polluters off the hook

Past climate assessments let big polluters delay action, placing more burden on smaller nations. A new method based on historical responsibility demands steep cuts from wealthy countries and more f...

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This month’s best paperbacks: Haruki Murakami, Richard Powers and more

Looking for a new reading recommendation? Here are some wonderful new paperbacks, from a must-read graphic history to a tale of lost love Continue reading...

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Isak, Gyokeres and rebuilding Sweden: How Tomasson is leading a revolution

At the start of last year, Sweden were in a crisis. In the space of two years, they had failed to reach the World Cup, missed out of qualification again for the 2024 European Championships and were...

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Christie: Scotland facing six cup finals to reach World Cup

After inspiring Scotland to their first major tournament qualification in 23 years, Ryan Christie famously broke down in tears when speaking to Sky Sports in 2020.

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Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll rises

The UN cites rising earthquake toll, with rescue challenges persisting as the Taliban government appeals for help.

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'England need to manage squad' - BBC pundits pick Red Roses XV v Australia

BBC pundits Katy Daley-Mclean and Maggie Alphonsi choose their starting Red Roses team ahead of their final Pool A match against Australia in the Women's Rugby World Cup.

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Cyclist Chris Froome’s crash caused life-threatening heart injury

Crash that saw Froome airlifted to hospital left four-time Tour de France champ with life-threatening injury to heart.

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USMNT transfer grades: Analyzing every American move in the summer window

A bunch of USMNT players have been on the move. Let's grade them all, from Matt Turner to Gio Reyna and everyone in between ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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'He's not trying to be a celebrity': How Justin Fields differs from Aaron Rodgers

After a failed two seasons with Aaron Rodgers running the show, New York changed course.

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Barnwell predicts the NFL playoff field: 14 teams that will make the postseason, plus a Super Bowl pick

Which teams from last season's playoffs will return? Who will be the surprises in the 14-team bracket? And who will win the Super Bowl?

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Lawmakers push for release of more Epstein files. And, Trump family launches crypto

Some members of Congress are trying to force a vote to make the Trump administration release more of the Jeffrey Epstein files. And, the Trump family's crypto started trading publicly this week.

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Can you import an entire offense? OU hopes so with John Mateer, Ben Arbuckle

OU is the latest team to bring in a new playcaller and QB to boost offense. The Sooners need big things from Mateer and Arbuckle.

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UK politicians must stop stoking division, says policing chief

Gavin Stephens says rows over asylum seekers have raised community tensions and put pressure on officersPoliticians should work to “reduce and defuse tensions” instead of stoking division, a senior...

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Putin thanks Kim for North Koreans fighting in Ukraine

Thousands of North Korean soldiers are thought to have died while fighting for Russia in the war.

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This was the hottest summer on record. If it happens again next year, Britain’s ecosystems won’t cope | Lucy Jones

A future of extreme heatwaves, drought and collapsing habitats awaits if we continue to ignore the danger signsWhat does British summertime mean to you? Blackberries? Picnics? Festivals? Ticks? Thi...

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Efforts pick up in Congress to force vote on release of Jeffrey Epstein files

There's a renewed bipartisan push in Congress for information about the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein to be released, with some members trying to force a vote to release all related files.

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The art of the free transfer - and why Real Madrid are the masters of it

When it comes to acquiring world-class free transfers, Real Madrid are in a league of their own.

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Xi Jinping leads Beijing parade displaying China’s military power

Beijing holds a grand military parade, showcasing new hardware before world leaders at Tiananmen Square.

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Hope fades for finding survivors after Afghan quake kills more than 1,400

Many victims remain trapped under the rubble, as emergency services have difficulty reaching remote villages.

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Hitler's bunker is now just a parking lot. But it's a 'dark tourism' attraction anyway

Why evil histories sell. A visit to Hitler's bunker, and a deep dive into the economics and ethical quandaries of "dark tourism."

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Women’s groups gather in front of parliament in Indonesia amid protests

Amnesty International has said the increasing number of deaths from the government crackdown is 'alarming'.

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Why did genocide scholars association say Israel’s war on Gaza is genocide?

The world’s leading genocide scholars have declared that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the legal definition of genocide.

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Thailand’s acting PM moves to dissolve parliament amid leadership bid

Move comes days after Thai court removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office.

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Floods kill 30 and submerge 1,400 villages in Indian state

More than 354,000 people have been affected by the worst floods since 1988, as rescue efforts continue.

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'Trump's out, Xi's in': BBC correspondents react to China's military parade

The display of might comes as Beijing positions itself as a global counterweight to the United States.

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Making start line is 'redemption' for Wightman

Jake Wightman says simply making it to the start line at this month's World Championships will feel like "redemption" after an injury-hit two years.

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Balls, buses and baked beans – how an away qualifier is planned

BBC Sport goes behind the scenes to find out how Wales tackle the logistical challenge of travelling to Kazakhstan for a World Cup qualifier.

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‘I was killed in virtually every film’: how trailblazing Chinese-American star Anna May Wong upended cinema

A retrospective at the BFI celebrates how Wong – whether typecast in orientalist fantasies or breaking taboos with a kiss – could always steal the showAnna May Wong is everywhere these days. The ch...

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Indignity: A Life Reimagined by Lea Ypi review – love, war and betrayal

Troubled by a photo of her grandmother living it up in Mussolini’s Italy, the author of Free delves into archive and memory to uncover the truthIt starts with a photo. A black-and-white image of a...

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Young and in love: an intimate look at Los Angeles – in pictures

Paul Jasmin, who died in May, helped define the visual language of LA and its youthful dreamers – as these sensual, glowing portraits prove Continue reading...

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Ukraine’s Fight at Home

The battle against corruption is essential to the war against Russia.

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Years After Japan’s Nuclear Disaster, People With Cancer Seek Answers

A middle schooler in Fukushima, Japan, during the nuclear meltdown in 2011, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer a few years later.

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'Makes me feel warm and fuzzy' - Burton on playing in World Cup after rare illness

Red Roses flanker Abi Burton speaks to BBC Sport's Jo Currie about representing England in the Women's Rugby World Cup three years after being in a coma and suffering from a rare autoimmune conditi...

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From a coma to a World Cup in three years - Burton savours comeback

Abi Burton's Rugby World Cup debut against Samoa last weekend marked an extraordinary return to the top after a rare illness almost cost her her life.

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TV tonight: an optimistic new dating show for Married at First Sight fans

Strangers get married then spend a long honeymoon on a tropical island – what could go wrong? Plus: an amazing history lesson. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC OneDavina McCall plays match...

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Electric New York energy reignites etiquette debate

Is apologising for a net cord courteous or meaningless? BBC Sport looks at why tennis etiquette is back on the agenda at the US Open.

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Is Jeremy Corbyn's party about to make a Holyrood breakthrough?

The former Labour leader fancies his chances north of the border, but the clock is ticking when it comes to next May's Holyrood vote.

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Death penalty for Indian man who burnt alive wife over skin colour

The judge said the murder fell in the category of "rarest of the rare" and was "a crime against humanity".

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Trump family's cryptocurrency started trading this week

The Trump family's World Liberty Financial cryptocurrency started trading this week, highlighting the extraordinary degree to which the First Family is trying to profit from being in the Oval Office.

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Labour has succeeded only in strengthening Farage. The way is now open for Zack Polanski’s Greens | George Monbiot

By caving to the hard right and corporate greed, Labour has left a gaping hole the new Green party leader is best placed to fillThere’s an obvious way to destroy Nigel Farage’s political momentum....

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‘A gilded temple to the new world order’: inside the former US embassy that is now a super-luxe hotel

Even the cheap rooms cost £1,400 a night at London’s bling-heavy hangout for high net worth individuals. From mega-basement spa to gaudy rooftop bar, our writer takes a tourRumours have long swirle...

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'Founders Museum' from White House and PragerU blurs history, AI-generated fiction

Historians say it's good to highlight America's founders, but the project takes too narrow a view of history.

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'I'm not going to settle': Cardi B sends warning after court win – video

Cardi B speaks to media after a jury gave her a quick and absolute victory at a trial in the lawsuit of a security guard who alleged the rap star assaulted her at a doctor's office during her then...

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Overworked neurons burn out and fuel Parkinson’s disease

Overactivation of dopamine neurons may directly drive their death, explaining why movement-controlling brain cells degenerate in Parkinson’s. Mice with chronically stimulated neurons showed the sam...

sciencedaily.com

Djokovic sets up US Open semi-final showdown with Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic crushed the hopes of American Taylor Fritz to stay on course for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam at the US Open on Tuesday night.

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China’s Military Spectacle

Soldiers marching in a military parade in Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

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Country diary: Badger v wasp, or, the aftermath of the carnage | Mark Cocker

Longstone Edge, Derbyshire: Coming across a wasps’ nest in disarray, with tell-tale paw prints everywhere, one can only imagine the drama that unfoldedThe field we walked is a former quarry site ca...

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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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OpenAI announces parental controls for ChatGPT after teen’s suicide

AI company announces changes amid growing concern over the impact of chatbots on young people's mental health.

aljazeera.com

Transfer rumors, news: Man United already working on Baleba deal

Manchester United are already working on a deal for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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‘It kept me going’: halt to refugee reunion scheme in UK shatters hopes

Afghan man seeking asylum and permission to bring wife to Britain describes shock at home secretary’s announcementThe hopes of asylum seekers aiming to be reunited with their loved ones in the UK h...

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Nemat Shafik, Columbia President During Protests, Takes Another Tough Job

Nemat Shafik at a congressional hearing in April 2024 over Columbia’s handling of antisemitism. Her conciliatory stance at the hearing enraged some Columbia faculty.

nytimes.com

New Green leader Polanski distances party from electoral pact with Corbyn

Leftist would need to see ‘very strong arguments’ before agreeing a deal with party launched by ex-Labour leaderThe new Green leader, Zack Polanski, has said he would need to see “very strong argum...

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‘You need solidarity and consistency’: Pedro Sánchez on the EU, Trump and fighting the far right

Spanish PM insists ‘migration is an opportunity’ and is not afraid to discuss what he considers Europe’s recent failuresWhen Pedro Sánchez and Keir Starmer meet in Downing Street on Wednesday it wi...

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Mother of Brianna Ghey joins Kate Winslet in call for smartphone ban in schools

Esther Ghey urges government to implement legal ban and says current guidance creates ‘postcode lottery’Esther Ghey, the mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, and the Oscar-winning actor Ka...

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Russian cinema has shifted to fairytales and propaganda, says Ukrainian film-maker

Alexander Rodnyansky reflects on changes in Russian industry as his Notes of a True Criminal screens in VeniceThe Ukrainian film-maker Alexander Rodnyansky was once at the very centre of Russia’s c...

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Hidden viruses in our DNA could be medicine’s next big breakthrough

Scientists have decoded the 3D structure of an ancient viral protein hidden in our DNA. The HERV-K Env protein, found on cancer and autoimmune cells, has a unique shape that could unlock new diagno...

sciencedaily.com

Watch: Key moments from China's big show of strength

The military parade was attended by world leaders including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un and showcased China’s new weapons.

bbc.com

Some 400 Indonesian school children fall ill after eating free school meals

Indonesia President Prabowo's free meals programme hit by more mass illness as protests against government rock country.

aljazeera.com

A simple metal could solve the world’s plastic recycling problem

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking nickel-based catalyst that could transform the way the world recycles plastic. Instead of requiring tedious sorting, the cataly...

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Central Asia’s last stable glaciers just started to collapse

Snowfall shortages are now destabilizing some of the world’s last resilient glaciers, as shown by a new study in Tajikistan’s Pamir Mountains. Using a monitoring station on Kyzylsu Glacier, researc...

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Labor is poised to make a big call on our nation’s carbon emissions target. But who is Albanese going to listen to? | Clear Air

Australia’s 2035 target for cutting emissions will reveal how serious we are about addressing the climate crisisFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, fr...

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Struggling Liberty clinch playoff spot despite loss

The Liberty clinched a playoff berth Tuesday night despite falling 66-58 to the Valkyries and were in no mood to celebrate as the team continues to struggle with just three games left in the regula...

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Can the Green party’s new leader galvanise the left?

How does Zack Polanski plan to get people talking about the Green party? Peter Walker reportsOn Tuesday morning, the self-proclaimed ‘eco-populist’ Zack Polanski became the new leader of the Green...

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US House committee releases over 33,000 pages of Epstein-related records

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform publishes documents but two lawmakers push for 'full release' of files.

aljazeera.com

US House panel releases 33,000 pages of Epstein files

But Republicans and Democrats alike say the files, including jail CCTV, contain little new information.

bbc.com

Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members, appeals court rules

The administration deported people designated as Tren de Aragua members to a notorious prison in El Salvador where, it argued, U.S. courts could not order them freed.

npr.org

Sue Gray questions class-based civil service scheme

The PM's former chief of staff says she "learned a lot from being around people from different walks of life" in the civil service.

bbc.com

Interview with Dr. Caleb Scharf

_________________________________________________________________________________________ In the following interview, questions from the interviewer, Fred Van Wert, are in bold, and Caleb Scharf...

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,287

Here are the key events on day 1,287 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

aljazeera.com

Djokovic spars with US Open crowd, ousts Fritz

Novak Djokovic engaged in some back-and-forth with those in the crowd pulling for the last American man in the field as he advanced to a record-extending 53rd Grand Slam semifinal.

espn.com

A Palestinian State Would Be Good for Israel

The chance for a two-state solution still exists—but won’t for long.

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