Bret Taylor’s Sierra raises $350M at a $10B valuation
Customer service AI agent startup Sierra claims to have hundreds of customers including SoFi, Ramp and Brex, among others.
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Financial rules have 'killed' Villa - Konsa
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa says financial restrictions "killed" the club in the summer transfer window.
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‘City of fear’: Palestinians trapped as Israel intensifies Gaza City attack
Almost one million remain in the city; those who flee risk death elsewhere in enclave, with no safe place to hide.
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Northern Ireland go top of Group A as Germany shocked by Slovakia
Northern Ireland are top of Group A after as group favourites Germany were shocked by Slovakia in the opening games of World Cup qualifying.
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Northern Ireland win in Luxembourg
Watch highlights as Northern Ireland open their World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 away win against 10-man Luxembourg.
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NI 'got the reaction we wanted' in win - O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill said he "got the reaction we wanted" from his players in Thursday's 3-1 World Cup qualifying win over Luxembourg.
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Germany shocked by Slovakia with third loss in row as World Cup path begins
Germany begin their World Cup qualifying group with defeat by Slovakia, the third straight loss for four-time winners.
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How many Palestinian detainees from Gaza does Israel think are fighters?
A new investigation finds that only a quarter of Palestinian detainees in Israel are linked to fighting groups.
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Joshua Abram Dies at 62; Gave Workspace-Sharing an Upscale Spin
He and a partner made their co-working locations feel like private clubs. Among his other ventures, he sought to slash the cost of in vitro fertilization by using robotics and A.I.
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Facebook is trying to make ‘pokes’ happen again
Facebook is trying to make 'pokes' the new streaks.
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'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration centre can stay open, appeals court rules
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis welcomes the ruling and declares the Everglades site "open for business".
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Spain thrash Bulgaria but Georgia test Turkiye in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Spain cruise to 3-0 win in Bulgaria while Turkiye hold off Georgia fightback as Group E of World Cup qualifiers begins.
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England take match to final ball but South Africa clinch series
England's poor form in white-ball cricket continued as they were beaten by South Africa to lose the second one-day international and the series with a game to spare.
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We'll probably never get over Jota's death - Robertson
Andy Robertson says the leaders in the Liverpool dressing room can help with the heartache of Diogo Jota's death, but thinks it is "something we'll probably never get over".
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Stripe enlists a who’s who, including Anthropic, OpenAI, and Paradigm, to build a new blockchain
Stripe is funding a new blockchain called Tempo to process stablecoins faster. And a legion of big names is joining the effort.
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Government can challenge Palestine Action appeal
Hundreds of people have been arrested over alleged support for the group, which is banned under terror legislation.
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Quakes on Mars Reveal New Features of the Planet’s Interior
A cutaway illustration of the modern Martian interior. A meteor striking one side of the planet’s surface, left, creates seismic waves that are detected by NASA’s InSight lander, right.
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TED leader’s $300M ‘valley of death’ fund might be just what later-stage climate tech needs
The new fund hopes to send a "Seqouia-like" signal to other investors that there are promising later-stage climate tech startups waiting to be funded.
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Breakdancing gives Gaza’s children a way to express themselves
A dance academy is giving Gaza’s children a way to express themselves as they deal with the daily realities of war.
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Florida moves to scrap vaccine mandates
The US state of Florida will move to end all state vaccine mandates, including school requirements.
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Afghans displaced by quake live on streets, in farm fields as winter looms
The death toll from an earthquake in eastern Afghanistan is rising and concerns over a homelessness crisis growing.
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Fashion retailers partner to offer personalized AI styling tool ‘Ella’
Ella provides recommendations to customers across the three retailers on what to purchase or rent to make an outfit come to life.
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Council outlines new legal action on Epping hotel
It marks the latest development in a court saga involving The Bell Hotel.
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Ebola Outbreak Is Declared in Kasai Province of Congo
Receiving a vaccination against Ebola in 2019 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A team, joined by World Health Organization personnel, has been deployed to monitor the latest outbreak.
nytimes.com
Home Office wins right to challenge Palestine Action proscription appeal
Court of appeal ruling means Yvette Cooper can try to block move by protest group to have ban overturnedThe home office has won a legal decision which means it can attempt to block a move by Palest...
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Macron hopeful of US support to Kyiv’s security as 26 nations pledge troops
Twenty-six allies promise troops for Ukraine after fighting stops, as Russia shows no signs of being ready to end war.
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‘It’s a war’: Marco Rubio labels Ecuadorian cartels ‘foreign terrorists’
The US diplomat suggested continued action against Latin American gangs while in Ecuador, days after a strike on a boat.
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OpenAI announces AI-powered hiring platform to take on LinkedIn
The OpenAI Jobs Platform is set to launch in mid-2026, and will use AI to match candidates with businesses.
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Should AI Get Legal Rights?
Model welfare is an emerging field of research that seeks to determine whether AI is conscious and, if so, how humanity should respond.
wired.com
Bellamy thrilled to navigate frantic Kazakhstan build-up
Head coach Craig Bellamy feels Wales' World Cup qualifying group remains wide open after his side overcame "crazy" preparation to beat Kazakhstan 1-0 in Astana to move to the summit of Group J.
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AI logistics startup Augment, from Deliverr’s founder, raises massive $85M Series A
Having built and sold e-commerce shipping startup Deliverr to Shopify for $2.1 billion in 2022, co-founder and CEO Harish Abbott knows the logistics industry well. Abbott felt that many manual task...
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Air Canada flight attendants hold controversial wage vote
There are signs of discontent among Air Canada workers, as tentative agreement between union and airline is criticised.
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Neuralink’s Bid to Trademark ‘Telepathy’ and ‘Telekinesis’ Faces Legal Issues
The brain implant company cofounded by Elon Musk filed to trademark the product names Telepathy and Telekinesis. But it turns out that another person had already filed to trademark those names.
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Boy, 3, pulled from funicular crash that has shocked Portugal
It is unclear what caused the crash in which 16 people died and more than 20 were injured, including many foreign nationals.
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Senate clashes with RFK Jr over vaccine policies and CDC firings
RFK Jr faces bipartisan criticism for allegedly undermining vaccine trust and reshaping public health leadership.
aljazeera.com
Steve Hayden, Writer Behind Apple’s ’1984’ Commercial, Dies at 78
The ad for the Macintosh computer — which ran just once, during the Super Bowl — is considered one of the most memorable commercials ever made.
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Keir Starmer may be the judge of Angela Rayner’s fate – but the public is the jury | Gaby Hinsliff
If there is any ambiguity over the verdict, then the deputy prime minister’s future will depend on voters’ feelings towards herSign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where our co...
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'Shook world of football': Hendrie stunned by Levy exit
Sky Sports' Lee Hendrie and David Reed discuss the shocking news that Daniel Levy has stepped down as Spurs chairman.
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The Guardian view on Reform’s party conference: Trumpism is on the agenda – it must be resisted | Editorial
Labour’s strategy of accepting the premise of Nigel Farage’s anti-immigrant arguments and only querying his methods is self-defeating and dangerousNigel Farage is the most influential politician of...
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Hundreds of bodies pulled from Darfur landslides as many remain trapped
Bodies of 370 people recovered after a landslide struck in the remote Sudanese village of Tarasin after heavy rain.
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Watch: RFK Jr questioned during fiery hearing
US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr faced questions on Covid deaths, vaccines and his record during an often heated Senate hearing.
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One killed and at least six injured in mass stabbing in Canada
Police say the suspect in the stabbings in Hollow Water First Nation, north of Winnipeg, has also died.
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Hampshire beat Essex to extend gap at top
Women's One-Day Cup group leaders Hampshire defend 101 to beat Essex by four runs to stretch their advantage at the summit to five points.
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Sources: North Carolina, Belichick ban Pats' staff
North Carolina and first-year head coach Bill Belichick have banned New England Patriots' staff from accessing the Tar Heels' program, sources told ESPN.
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Hollie Doyle: Sky Majesty could reap rewards in Haydock sprint
Hollie makes a rare trip to Thirsk on Saturday, where she enjoys a 25 per cent strike rate, and also shares her thoughts on the Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock.
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Missouri lawmakers meet to redraw congressional districts at the urging of Trump
Republican leaders in MISSOURI have now answered President Trump's call to redraw congressional districts and help GOP candidates in 2026's elections. Missouri's plan is expected to pass next week.
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iPhone 17, the ‘thinnest iPhone ever,’ and everything else we’re expecting out of Apple’s hardware event
From a new slim iPhone Air model to redesigned AirPods, here's what to expect from this year's Apple event.
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After Afghanistan Earthquake, Women Tell of Being Shunned by Male Rescuers
“It felt like women were invisible,” one volunteer said after witnessing rescue efforts in eastern Afghanistan.
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Anti-Vaxxers Rejoice at Florida’s Scheme to End Vaccine Mandates for Kids and Everyone Else
As experts warn about possible outbreaks of diseases like polio and measles in Florida, anti-vaxxers declare “freedom.”
wired.com
In besieged Sudan city, civilians face death if they try to escape
Civilians trapped in el-Fasher say the RSF is targeting those trying to escape.
aljazeera.com
GE Aerospace to invest $300M in Beta Technologies to pair up on hybrid-electric power
The new partnership comes as hybrid solutions gain momentum in the advanced air mobility (AAM) space, a catch-all term to describe the next generation of aviation concepts like eVTOL, hydrogen, and...
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Trainer and rider charged over Hillsin run
Jockey Dylan Kitts and trainer Chris Honour have been charged with preventing Hillsin from running on his merits in a race at Worcester over two years ago.
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Who is Isaac Herzog, named in ICJ ruling for incendiary comments fuelling Israel-Gaza war?
Israel president due to visit London next week was singled out over remarks blaming all Palestinians for Hamas attackA few months into Israel’s brutal campaign in Gaza, International Court of Justi...
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UK businesses cut jobs at fastest pace in four years over summer, Bank of England finds
Companies say increase in employer national insurance contributions has forced them to cut jobs and raise pricesUK businesses cut jobs at the fastest pace in four years over the summer, according t...
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RFK Jr. questioned by Republicans and Democrats in fiery hearing
In a contentious hearing, Senators from both parties called on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to defend his actions as health secretary. He has made changes to vaccine access and to the CDC leadership.
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Ukraine vs France: World Cup qualifiers – teams, start, lineups
France enter the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but the number of games players face remains contentious.
aljazeera.com
DR Congo announces new Ebola outbreak
Authorities suspect 28 cases of the deadly virus, with the latest recorded in the southern Kasai province.
aljazeera.com
Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,200
Another 3,640 people wounded in the quake that struck on Sunday as aid organizations struggle to reach survivors.
aljazeera.com
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.
aljazeera.com
In boat strike, Trump repurposes ‘war on terror’ for Latin American crime
Analysts warn the US is using its 'war on terror' playbook for potential extrajudicial killings in Latin America.
aljazeera.com
NCAA votes for single transfer portal window
The NCAA FBS Oversight Committee voted Thursday to move to a January transfer window and eliminate the spring transfer window.
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Why Parsons deal makes Packers Super Bowl contenders
As the NFL prepares to kick off the new season, BBC pundits look at which teams are in their 'Super Bowl window' after the 'astonishing' Micah Parsons trade to Green Bay.
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Upcoming Launch to Boost NASA’s Study of Sun’s Influence Across Space
Soon, there will be three new ways to study the Sun’s influence across the solar system with the launch of a trio of NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) spacecraft. Expe...
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State Department Agents Are Now Working with ICE on Immigration
The State Department’s law enforcement arm is now involved in immigration enforcement, an area solidly outside its usual duties. One source compares it to IRS agents investigating espionage at NASA.
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LIVE: Bulgaria vs Spain – UEFA World Cup qualifying
Follow our live build-up, with team news, before our text commentary stream of the qualifier for the FIFA 2026 event.
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Ebola outbreak kills 15 in DR Congo
Health officials urge people to take preventive measures following a new outbreak of the deadly virus.
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US accused of ‘illegal massacre’ after strike on Venezuelan boat
Venezuela accuses the US of breaking international law after strike on alleged 'drug boat'.
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Captions rebrands as Mirage, expands beyond creator tools to AI video research
Captions, the AI-powered video creation and editing app for content creators, is rebranding to Mirage.
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Senators grill RFK, Jr. on vaccines, CDC changes
In a blistering hearing, Senators from both parties challenged the health secretary to defend his actions, including on vaccines access and CDC leadership.
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'He doesn't follow trends': How celebrities described Armani over the years
The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91.
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Should the Company Trucks Go Electric? Depends on When You Charge
A six-month experiment run by Ford and the Atlanta utility firm Southern Company used custom software to show that EVs can save businesses stress and money. It also exposed the tech’s limits.
wired.com
Like a cockroach in the nuclear winter, Liz Truss keeps going on … and on | John Crace
Liz’s latest delusional outing was on the Master Investor podcast. Spoiler alert: she was right all along, you knowGovernment debt at record levels. A deputy prime minister under investigation by t...
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York captain Peach set for six-game ban for use of 'unacceptable language'
York Valkyrie captain Sinead Peach is facing a six-game ban for using "unacceptable language" and "questioning the integrity of a match official" during her side's defeat to St Helens last Saturday.
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Israel dismisses 'spin' after Hamas says it is ready for comprehensive Gaza deal
Prime Minister Netanyahu says Hamas "has nothing new" and that war can end only on terms that Israel has set.
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Trump says he has pressured Putin for Ukraine truce: So what has he done?
US President Trump has threatened non-specific consequences for Putin if Russia fails to agree to peace with Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
The Unexpected Winners of Trump’s Trade War
Americans are now hit with tariffs when they shop from overseas sellers on eBay and Etsy. Shein and Temu had months to get ahead of the curve.
wired.com
Venezuela has the world’s most oil: Why doesn’t it earn more from exports?
Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, more than five times more than the United States.
aljazeera.com
JetBlue will use Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites for free in-flight internet
While many other airlines are choosing Starlink, JetBlue is opting for Amazon's newer Kuiper satellites. But the service won't launch until 2027.
techcrunch.com
We Can Get Rid of Carcinogens and Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water. Will We Do It?
New research shows that filtration systems that remove PFAS can also get rid of other harmful substances. Whether they'll actually be introduced is a different matter entirely.
wired.com
NASA, Northrop Grumman to Send Medical, Technology Studies to Space
NASA and Northrop Grumman are preparing to send the company’s next cargo mission to the International Space Station, flying research to support Artemis missions to the Moon and human exploration of...
nasa.gov
Dad seeing me captain England 'means everything' - Matthews
England number eight Alex Matthews says captaining the Red Roses in the Women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday in front of her father - who has terminal cancer - "means everything".
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UK borrowing costs ease as bond market calms
Government bond yields fall after hitting highest level since 1998 earlier in the week.
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How good is new Man Utd keeper Lammens?
A deep dive into Manchester United's new goalkeeper Senne Lammens and what he might bring to the club.
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Edgar Feuchtwanger, Who Wrote About Being Hitler’s Neighbor, Dies at 100
Edgar Feuchtwanger in 2016. A British historian, he wrote a book late in life about growing up in Munich across the street from Adolf Hitler.
nytimes.com
The Voice of Hind Rajab review – docufiction is fierce, vehement and heart-shattering
In an audacious move, director Kaouther Ben Hania reconstructs the killing of the five-year-old in Gaza using her real voice as she is bombarded by the Israeli armyThere can be no doubt about which...
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'I think I punched him!' - Matthews shocked to be given captaincy
Alex Matthews says she was 'taken aback' to be given the England captaincy ahead of their final Rugby World Cup pool match against Australia on Saturday, with regular captain Zoe Aldcroft ruled ou...
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NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Zena Cardman pose for a portrait in the Unity module
NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Zena Cardman, both Expedition 73 Flight Engineers, pose for a portrait inside the International Space Station‘s Unity module during a break in weekend houseclean...
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Robert Jay Lifton, Psychiatrist Drawn to Humanity’s Horrors, Dies at 99
Robert Jay Lifton in a 2009 documentary. He suggested that the breakdown of traditional institutions and the threat of nuclear annihilation was creating a new kind of person.
nytimes.com
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani passes away at 91
The celebrated fashion designer leaves an indelible mark on global style and elegance.
aljazeera.com
3 Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2025), Tested and Reviewed
These roving robots are expensive alternatives to some good old-fashioned yard work, but they're finally good enough to consider if you'd rather sip an iced tea and watch the robot go by.
wired.com
England finally make South Africa breakthrough with two quick-fire wickets!
Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid finally make the breakthrough for England, dismissing Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma respectively.
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Source: WR Cooper tells Raiders he's retiring
Wide receiver Amari Cooper has informed the Raiders that intends to retire just days before the team will open the 2025 season at New England, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Peach faces six-match ban over 'unacceptable language' charge
York Valkyrie captain Sinead Peach is facing a six-match ban after being charged with unacceptable language and questioning the integrity of a match official.
bbc.com
Mozart: Six String Quintets album review – deep understanding of these under-appreciated works
(Alpha)Spunicunifait (their name taken from a nonsense word used by Mozart) perform these six quintets with flexibility and easy athleticismFormed by string players from some of Europe’s leading o...
theguardian.com
NASA Contract Officer Helps Power Journey Back to the Moon
When NASA’s Artemis II mission launches in 2026, it will inspire the world through discovery in a new Golden Age of innovation and exploration. It will be another inspiring NASA moment Patric...
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Glittering Glimpse of Star Birth From NASA’s Webb Telescope
This is a sparkling scene of star birth captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. What appears to be a craggy, starlit mountaintop kissed by wispy clouds is actually a cosmic dust-scape being...
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Film recounting Hind Rajab’s final plea breaks record at premiere
A film about Hind Rajab, the girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, received a record-breaking standing ovation.
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‘The musty whiff of a yard sale’: why is Morrissey attempting to sell his share of the Smiths’ catalogue?
The frontman advertised the sale of one of indie’s most significant catalogues in a shockingly cavalier manner. With estranged bandmates among the other stakeholders, legitimate bidders may be hard...
theguardian.com
Jamaican PM Andrew Holness wins rare third term in office
The incumbent, who has been in office since 2016, campaigned on the strength of his economic record.
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Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies
The fashion designer was the archetype of Italian style and elegance, reimagining men's and women's suits.
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Giorgio Armani, Italian Fashion Designer, Dies at 91
Giorgio Armani, center, preparing his autumn-winter collection in Milan in 1983. His designs offered an alternative form of power dressing.
nytimes.com
'I don't seek attention', says Trump on Nobel Prize speculation
After previously suggesting he deserves the prize, the president tells CBS News he is more focused on saving lives.
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Video: Mandela’s grandson says joining Gaza flotilla is ‘family legacy’
Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla is set to join the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza.
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Angela Rayner used family conveyancing firm to buy tax row flat
Exclusive: Experts say small firms offering general legal services may not be equipped to deal with ownership of properties held in trustUK politics live – latest updatesAngela Rayner used a small,...
theguardian.com
Flood threat rises as rain lashes India and Pakistan
New spell of monsoon rains expected to persist for another 24-48 hours.
aljazeera.com
We Should Have Never Walked on the Moon review – riotous takeover of the Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre, LondonA cast of 80 spray-paint the pavement, parade a 40-phone selfie stick and bring dirty bass to ballet in (La)Horde’s night of sensational dance morselsA black stretch limo is...
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Clubs contact Forest for further details after legal victory against FA
A number of Premier League teams have contacted Nottingham Forest for more details about their legal victory over the FA after the club successfully claimed that an appeals panel decision had been...
skysports.com
Mussolini to Spider-Man: Lily Tomlin’s 10 best films – ranked!
As the comedy icon turns 86, we count down her best movie roles including Robert Altman collaborations, a musical duo with Meryl Streep and the start of a 45-year double actTo make a list of Lily T...
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Chelsea ready to evolve as Bompastor targets more success
An unbeaten domestic season and a treble was quite the first year in English football for Sonia Bompastor, but one the eve of the new campaign, she’s not ready for Chelsea’s domestic do...
skysports.com
Crackdown
Fault Lines investigates Trump’s immigration crackdown, from court arrests to deportations without due process.
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How to Prevent Tech Neck and Sit Properly With Your Laptop (2025)
If you're like me, you spend too much time working at only a laptop. It's time to stop.
wired.com
Jamaican PM Holness wins third term in fractious election
Election sees PM's Labour Party win majority of at least 5 seats in 63-seat parliament.
aljazeera.com
Israel’s president to visit London next Thursday for talks with ministers
ExcIusive: Isaac Herzog will make trip just weeks before the UK is expected to recognise the state of PalestineIsrael’s president will visit London next Thursday just weeks before the UK is expecte...
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Head of UK’s beleaguered Alan Turing Institute resigns
Jean Innes says it is time for ‘new chapter’ at AI research body, after staff revolt and government calls for changeThe chief executive of the UK’s leading artificial intelligence institute is step...
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Djokovic out to disrupt 'dominant forces' Alcaraz and Sinner at US Open
The three premier men's tennis players in the world are in US Open semi-final action on Friday, live on Sky Sports Tennis, with elder statesman Novak Djokovic intent on crashing the Carlos Alcaraz-...
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'I could lose' - Duplantis insists winning world title isn't guaranteed
Armand Duplantis says he could lose his pole vault title at the World Athletic Championships, which starts a week on Saturday, but the two-time Olympic gold medallist insists he's only focused on b...
bbc.com
Newly discovered portrait may depict ‘fair youth’ of Shakespeare’s sonnets
Earl of Southampton may have given writer the miniature by Nicholas Hilliard, which has defaced heart on its reverseThe discovery of a previously unknown portrait miniature by one of Elizabethan En...
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Painted Looted by the Nazis Is Handed to Argentine Authorities
“Portrait of a Lady,” by Giuseppe Ghislandi, was stolen from a Jewish art dealer in the Netherlands during World War II.
nytimes.com
NASA Glenn Tests Mini-X-Ray Technology to Advance Space Health Care
As NASA plans future human exploration missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, new and unique challenges emerge — like communication delays and limited return-to-Earth options — so enhanced medical...
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All French female boxers out of world championships over genetics test row
World Boxing will oversee Olympic regulation and has introduced mandatory genetic testing for female athletes above 18.
aljazeera.com
Second man arrested in relation to online abuse of Carter during Euro 2025
A second man has been arrested by police investigating online racist abuse sent to England defender Jess Carter during the Women's Euros.
skysports.com
Iconic Lisbon cable car derails, killing 17 people
Lisbon’s iconic yellow and white Gloria line cable car has crashed, killing 17 people.
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'Why would you say that?' - Swiatek unimpressed by reporter's question
World number two Iga Swiatek challenges a journalist after her US Open defeat against Amanda Anisimova, rejecting the suggestion that she needs a "mental break" after the straight sets loss at Flus...
bbc.com
Roundabouts, sheepherding, hot sauce: USWNT stars in England
Adapting to a new life in a new country is tough, but these USWNT stars have had some fun this summer.
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Joe Rogan claims study shows Earth cooling – but report’s authors say he’s wrong
Scientists say ‘old-school denier nonsense’ isn’t helpful as podcaster repeatedly airs false claim on his showFor months now, the popular comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan has been telling his vast...
theguardian.com
New Lloyd’s boss signals shift on insuring fossil fuels
Patrick Tiernan says market will no longer discourage underwriting of such projects, stressing ‘apolitical’ stanceBusiness live – latest updatesThe new chief executive of Lloyd’s has stressed the i...
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Osaka's comeback to continue? - US Open semi-finals live on Sky Sports this Thursday
The US Open women's semi-finals are here - and the stakes could not be higher. Four stars. One shot at glory. Watch it all unfold live on Sky Sports.
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DuckDuckGo adds access to advanced models to it subscription plan
With DuckDuckGo's $9.99 per month plan, users will be able to access newer models, including OpenAI’s GPT-4o and GPT-5, Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4, and Meta’s Llama Maverick.
techcrunch.com
Hamas Says It Is Ready for a Comprehensive Deal to End the Gaza War
A rally in Jerusalem on Wednesday to call for the release of hostages still held in Gaza.
nytimes.com
Ukraine allies push security guarantees amid US and Russian uncertainties
Western leaders meet with Zelenskyy and US envoy at Ukraine summit in Paris as they draw up plans to deploy troops.
aljazeera.com
UK cosmetics chain closes all shops in Gaza protest
British cosmetics chain Lush closed its UK shops, factories and online sales for a day in solidarity with Palestinians
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Second arrest over racist abuse sent to Jess Carter
A 30-year-old is arrested in Derbyshire after the messages were sent during the Women's Euros.
bbc.com
Unhealed wounds: Anti-Japanese sentiment in post-war China
101 East investigates why Chinese nationalists have committed violent, sometimes deadly acts against Japanese civilians.
aljazeera.com
Ireland relishing facing 'world-class' New Zealand
Scrum-half Emily Lane says Ireland are embracing the challenge of taking on defending champions New Zealand in Sunday's World Cup pool decider.
bbc.com
Thailand set for vote on new PM amid power vacuum
The governing Pheu Thai party has nominated former Attorney General Chaikasem Nitisiri.
aljazeera.com
French women out of World Championships after missing gender test deadline
The French women's team will not compete at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool because the results of their gender tests were not delivered on time.
bbc.com
A monster molecular cloud has been discovered in our galaxy – “No one had any idea this existed”
Researchers spotted a colossal cloud of gas and dust in the Milky Way, filled with turbulent motion, newborn star seeds, and even a natural microwave laser. This newly found Midpoint cloud appears...
sciencedaily.com
Wales top group after Moore goal secures nervy win in Kazakhstan
Wales held on for a narrow 1-0 victory in their World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan to rise to the top of Group J.
skysports.com
David Byrne: Who Is the Sky? review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Matador)His last album was criticised for being too upbeat during Trump 1.0 but became a phenomenal live show, and the Talking Heads frontman remains sunny – almost to a faultIt is seven years sin...
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‘As more join, it gets less risky’: how Greta Thunberg’s lone strike turned into a movement
In an extract from his new book, Tim Lenton explains how Fridays for Future challenged climate inaction to reach a positive tipping pointIn August 2018, Greta Thunberg was sitting alone on the gr...
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A Labubu Rave Offers a Salve for the Darkest Timeline
In an age of fast-moving TikTok trends, Labubu has become a global phenomenon. WIRED hit the dance floor to find out what all the hype is about.
wired.com
Dozens die after boat hits tree stump in Nigeria
The overloaded boat was carrying passengers including children when it hit a submerged tree stump.
bbc.com
Swinney sets out latest plan for an independence referendum
The first minister says a majority of SNP MSPs at Holyrood should be the trigger for a new vote.
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Wales co-captains return as Wales target Fiji win
Wales welcome back co-captains Alex Callender and Kate Williams for their final match of the Rugby World Cup against Fiji.
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Cockburn & Skeldon start for Scots against Canada
Scotland have made two changes to their front row for Saturday's final Pool B match against Canada, with hooker Lana Skeldon and tighthead Lisa Cockburn starting.
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Transfer rumors, news: Ronaldo wants Al Nassr to sign Mason Greenwood
Cristiano Ronaldo wants Mason Greenwood to join Al Nassr as Saudi Arabian clubs look to strengthen before the deadline. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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'Out of control': Witnesses describe fatal Lisbon funicular crash
The crash killed at least 17 people and injured 20 more, some critically, Portuguese authorities say.
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Tierney & Ralston ruled out of Scotland qualifiers
Kieran Tierney and Anthony Ralston withdraw from the Scotland squad for the World Cup qualifiers in Denmark and Belarus.
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Pochettino, Pulisic must reconcile for USMNT to be at its best
Ahead of next summer's World Cup on home soil, it will be important for USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino and star player Christian Pulisic to rebuild their relationship.
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Civil service graduate talent scheme needs urgent reform, says thinktank
Exclusive: Institute for Government says failings are leading many fast streamers to leave programme earlyThe civil service’s fast stream needs urgent reform as many graduates are leaving before th...
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New deputy Green leader describes racist abuse on family seaside trip
Leeds councillor says people who threw bottles and shouted insults emboldened by rightwing rhetoricThe newly elected deputy leader of the Green party and his family were attacked on a day out at th...
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Navratilova: Playing matches will tell Raducanu everything under new coach
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova believes Emma Raducanu will know where she is heading under new coach Franics Roig by playing matches.
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Ten reasons why the new WSL season will be the best yet
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Is Congestion Pricing Working? The MTA’s Revamped Data Team Is Figuring It Out
For the United States’ largest transit agency, the debut of a controversial Manhattan vehicle toll came at a convenient time. Check out the data for yourself.
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Sabalenka has machine-like consistency - but she's no 'robot'
Aryna Sabalenka's consistency at the Grand Slams is unrivalled in the women's game but, going into the US Open semi-finals, her three titles feels below par.
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Donald Trump is having a lovechild with Satan: South Park sets up future chaos
At times, the latest episode of Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s comedy feels like it’s running out of ammo when tackling the US President. But might it just be sowing the seeds of what’s to come?So fa...
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Nearly $80M in NIL deals get commission's OK
The new College Sports Commission has cleared more than 8,300 NIL deals worth nearly $80 million and says 28,342 students have signed up on its NIL Go platform.
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England’s toxic road runoff pollution being ignored, MPs told
Carcinogens entering waterways from 25,000 road outflows are not monitored or regulated by Environment Agency, committee hearsToxic, carcinogenic pollution that pours from 25,000 road outflows into...
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Israel threatens to unleash biblical plagues on Yemen’s Houthis
Defence minister's threat follows report of new missile launch from Yemen.
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Paqueta could sue FA after spot-fixing acquittal
Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta considering legal action against the Football Association after being cleared on spot-fixing charges.
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Racism is not ‘hate’
Racism is not simply hatred but a global system of power and profit that sustains inequality and violence.
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Rachel Reeves has ‘full confidence’ in Angela Rayner after stamp duty error
Chancellor defends deputy prime minister as more details emerge about timeline of legal adviceThe chancellor has said she has “full confidence” in Angela Rayner as more details emerged about when t...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Series and Galaxy S25 FE: Specs, Features, Price
The company unpacked two new flagship Android tablets at IFA 2025, alongside a fifth entry in the Galaxy S25 series.
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Israel’s genocide in Gaza is “normalised”
Israel's killings of innocent people is "normalised", as genocide elsewhere would spark global outrage
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What did a US court rule on Tren de Aragua deportations?
Alien Enemies Act cannot deport Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, but deportations proceed under immigration laws.
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Why is the price of gold hitting record highs?
The price of gold has soared as investors seek out safe havens amid heightened economic uncertainty.
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Vetements Takes Its Trademark Fight to U.S. Supreme Court
Travis Scott and Gigi Hadid walking the runway during the Vetements show at Paris Fashion Week last year.
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'Mum would be in awe of support I've received since tumour'
Scotland's Emma Wassell pays tribute to the "incredible" support she has received from her team-mates over the last year as she recovered from the loss of her mum, and a tumour in her chest, to mak...
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Ministers urged to digitise adoption records to help reunite families
As ITV’s Long Lost Family airs, campaigners say retaining archives is crucial for those separated by forced adoptions at unmarried mothers’ homesMinisters have been urged to digitise records essent...
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The far right’s green bashing has given mainstream parties an excuse to do nothing – but we have more agency than we think | Ajit Niranjan
As powerful forces push back against green forces, it is little surprise that many of us feel dismay. Climate scientists do, too. But together we can take action to challenge the prevailing apathyS...
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Inside Trump’s Unorthodox Climate Attacks in Courts Nationwide
Flood damage in Vermont in 2023. The administration has sued the state over its climate superfund law.
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This Blood Thinner Is More Effective Than Aspirin at Preventing Heart Attacks
Aspirin is commonly prescribed to patients with coronary artery disease to prevent heart attacks and strokes, but a new analysis has found that another drug, clopidogrel, is more effective and just...
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Earthquake rescue teams battling to reach survivors in Afghanistan
Rescuers struggling to reach isolated villages following devastating quake that killed at least 1,400 people.
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Eagles tried to trade for Parsons, sources say
The Eagles made a strong push to trade for Micah Parsons this summer, league sources told ESPN.
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British Rally title would be an honour - Creighton
William Creighton says it is a "huge honour" to be in a position to win the British Rally Championship title at Rali Ceredigion.
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Tories demand tax fraud investigation into Angela Rayner – UK politics live
Deputy PM was told on Monday that the stamp duty she paid on £800,000 flat might be too little, according to cabinet colleagueGood morning. Keir Starmer does not want to lose Angela Rayner, and his...
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Climate change driving conditions for Iberian wildfires: Study
Portugal and Spain account for two-thirds of one million hectares of land destroyed by wildfire in Europe in 2025.
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Anisimova gains revenge on Swiatek for Wimbledon final
Amanda Anisimova knocks Iga Swiatek out of the US Open, to gain revenge for her 6-0 6-0 defeat in the 2025 Wimbledon final.
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'Hell no. I can't be that fourth': What Carmelo Anthony did -- and didn't do -- to land in Springfield
Nineteen seasons, six teams, three gold medals and 28,289 points: Here's why Melo's career will forever be known for far more than just a Hall-of-Fame resume.
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Sources: Nets' Thomas picks $6M qualifying offer
Restricted free agent Cam Thomas has opted for the qualifying offer with the Nets that gives him a full no-trade clause and sets him for unrestricted free agency next summer with at least 10 teams...
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Fires Which Burned Brightly by Sebastian Faulks review – a grief-infused puzzle of a memoir
In his account of postwar childhood and literary success, the novelist hints at pain he is unable to address directlyIn this not-quite-a-memoir, the novelist Sebastian Faulks gives a fine-grained a...
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Jumanji review – startling 90s game fantasy adventure with Robin Williams in winning form
Williams is exuberant but controlled as elephants trample the town and a waterfall crashes down the stairs in bizarre Kiplingesque fantasy that still holds upThe Jumanji franchise has been enjoyabl...
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Breach to earn 50th cap for Red Roses in top-spot shoot-out against Australia
Jess Breach will earn her 50th international cap as England look to secure top spot in their final World Cup Pool A game against Australia in Brighton on Saturday.
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Can Scotland end their World Cup exile?
Here we go again, the age-old question for every Scotland fan: is this the time we end our exile from the biggest tournament football has to offer?
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These games define the Mizzou-Kansas rivalry
The states' animosity extends to the Civil War. The rivalry is back on the football field and has featured some interesting finishes.
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Week 2 preview: Quarterbacks to watch, rivalry matchups and more
Border War and Cy-Hawk rivalry matchups, quarterbacks to watch and more ahead of Week 2.
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Matthews to captain England against Australia
Number eight Alex Matthews will captain England against Australia in their final Rugby World Cup pool match on Saturday.
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23-minute standing ovation at Hind Rajab film premiere
‘Free Palestine,’ There was a 23-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival premiere of The Voice of Hind Rajab
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Who can book their place at the 2026 World Cup this week
The race for the 2026 World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's how it's looking around the globe.
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Guyana President Irfaan Ali claims victory in general election
The incumbent president claimed victory in an election dominated by how to manage the country's vast oil reserves.
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Is Britain really the new North Korea? Let us consider the evidence | Martin Kettle
Yes, there were some serious problems for Labour this week, but overblown claims in the press undermine what remains of our political debateSign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion,...
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Just a pole and line, like they fished as boys: how a Maldives tradition is ensuring tuna stocks thrive
The country’s fisheries and the health of its seas still rely on a method practised for nearly 1,000 years – catching skipjack tuna one fish at a timePhotographs and video by Ibrahim BassamAt 3.04a...
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Conspiracies, costume changes, and three-hour deep dives into Twilight: inside the wild west of YouTube video essays
Mixing dense political ideas with allusions to The Sound of Music and BoJack Horseman, these films have become a thrilling DIY artform – one entirely conceived, written, filmed and performed by the...
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to testify in Senate hearing Thursday
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify in a Senate Finance Committee hearing Thursday, a week after turmoil and upheavals rocked the CDC.
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Google told to pay $425m for breaching millions of users’ privacy
US tech giant says jury decision misunderstands its products and it will appeal.
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Weekly sports quiz: Who spent the most in the transfer window?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris criticises ‘sugar-coated’ biopic about her father
2026 film Michael ‘panders to a very specific section of my dad’s fandom that still lives in the fantasy’, 27-year-old says, denying any involvementParis Jackson has criticised an upcoming biopic o...
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Buckeye by Patrick Ryan review – behind the American dream
This luminous and tender 20th-century saga of wounded souls and small-town secrets has a deep melancholyI am not the kind of reader who naturally gravitates toward slice-of-life Americana. I’m an e...
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Villeneuve: Ferrari ‘way off’ going into home Monza race
Former F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve says Ferrari are “way off” going into this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
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TV tonight: full-throttle action with Alfie Allen and Shazad Latif
The reluctant partners in crime are keeping secrets as they transport uranium in Atomic. Plus: who will give Fox the pomeranian a new home? Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky AtlanticMore fu...
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Scintillating Sinner surges into the US Open semi-finals against Auger-Aliassime
World No 1 Jannik Sinner surged into the US Open semi-finals against Felix Auger-Aliassime after another dominant display at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday.
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Peru court hands ex-President Toledo new 13-year corruption sentence
Alejandro Toledo is one of five former Peruvian presidents jailed in recent years as political turbulence continues.
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Experts call on US Health Secretary RFK Jr to resign over misinformation
Health experts said Kennedy's 'repeated efforts to undermine science and public health' left Americans 'less safe'.
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Horse riding and eating horse 'four ways' - Wales fans do Kazakhstan
More than 1,000 Wales fans have made the 7,000 mile round trip to Astana for the World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan, with colourful tales to tell.
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RFK Jr. to face questions about chaos at the CDC
Democratic lawmakers and more than a thousand current and former HHS staff say Kennedy's actions are endangering America's health. Kennedy says he came to clean house and he's delivering.
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Cross-party commission urges UK government to scrap two-child benefit limit
Exclusive: Poverty Strategy Commission says abolishing cap will tackle hardship and lift families out of ‘deep poverty’A cross-party commission including former welfare ministers is urging the gove...
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While Starmer struggles with a broken system in Westminster, real power keeps leaking elsewhere | Rafael Behr
Far from No 10, Nigel Farage has been amassing power in the sprawling, networked space where 21st-century politics happensSign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where our columni...
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‘The one thing it doesn’t have is actual sex’: the new Mary Whitehouse play that would have infuriated Mary Whitehouse
She was the morality crusader who became a figure of ridicule. Now Whitehouse is the subject of a new production starring Maxine Peake. We meet the gay feminist playwright who wrote itThe morality...
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Weatherwatch: Repair of ozone layer is making the planet warmer, study finds
Scientists say ozone is warming Earth by 40% more than expected but that repair is still right thing to doThe repair of the Earth’s ozone layer has been a success, but a new study reveals a downsid...
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Fox bosses privately called U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro 'reckless maniac' and more
Her colleagues made those remarks after the 2020 presidential election, when Pirro used her platform to amplify baseless claims of election fraud. She is now the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there could be more strikes on drug traffickers
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns of more military strikes on drug traffickers, calling a U.S. strike on a Venezuelan boat a clear message to cartels.
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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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Record payout for victims of 'illegal and immoral' Australian welfare scheme
Hundreds of thousands of Australians were forced to repay debts, many of which did not even exist.
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‘Unrestrained’ Chinese Cyberattack May Have Stolen Data From Almost Every American
President Trump last week. His phone was among the targets of a sweeping cyberattack last year, during the campaign.
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Russia says it will not discuss foreign troops in Ukraine in ‘any format’
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says deployment of a post-conflict security force would be 'fundamentally unacceptable'.
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Palestinian Leaders Urge U.S. to End Visa Ban Ahead of Statehood Summit
President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority speaking at the General Assembly last year. His visa to the U.S. this year has been blocked.
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Meet Dyson’s Brand-New Lineup: V8 Cyclone, V16 Piston Animal, HushJet Purifier Compact
From an AI-driven robot vacuum to self-emptying stations for its next-gen stick vacuums, Dyson’s lineup will never be the same. You’ll have to wait until 2026 to get your hands on most of it, though.
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Spain and Portugal wildfire weather made 40 times more likely by climate crisis, study finds
Wildfires were 30% more intense than would have been expected without global heating, scientists sayThe extreme weather that fuelled “astonishing” blazes across Spain and Portugal last month was ma...
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Venice’s Lion of St Mark’s Square was at least part made in China, study suggests
Isotope analysis finds copper ore came from Yangtze River basin while statue could be a repurposed Tang Dynasty tomb guardianThe great bronze statue of a winged lion perched atop one of two granite...
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Labour could end badger cull but only with Covid-style testing and vaccines – report
Review says ministers have only ‘small chance’ of wiping out bovine tuberculosis by 2038 without more investmentLabour can end the badger cull but only with a Covid-19 style focus on testing and va...
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Australia to send hundreds to Nauru in $1.6bn migrant resettlement deal
The Pacific island will resettle up to 354 former detainees Canberra says have 'no legal right to remain in Australia'.
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A 3-minute brainwave test could spot Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
Scientists at the University of Bath have developed a simple three-minute brainwave test called Fastball EEG that can detect memory problems years before Alzheimer’s is typically diagnosed. Unlike...
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Scientists watch an atomic nucleus flip in real time
Scientists at Delft University of Technology have managed to watch a single atomic nucleus flip its magnetic state in real time. Using a scanning tunneling microscope, they indirectly read the nucl...
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Fossil reveals a 310-million-year-old fish that ate with a hidden second jaw
Scientists uncovered a 310-million-year-old fish fossil with a “tongue bite,” teeth on the roof and floor of its mouth that worked like a second jaw. This adaptation, previously thought to have app...
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Scientists create biodegradable plastic stronger than PET
A Japanese research team successfully harnessed E. coli to produce PDCA, a strong, biodegradable plastic alternative. Their method avoids toxic byproducts and achieves record production levels, ove...
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Latest US Open scores: Women's semi-finals night with Sabalenka and Osaka playing
Latest tennis scores from the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.
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'My dream is coming true' - Osaka returns to US Open semis
Naomi Osaka says her "dream is coming true" as she made her return to the semi-finals in New York with victory over Karolina Muchova.
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At least 60 dead after boat sinks in Nigeria, officials say
Niger State emergency rescue officials said the overloaded vessel sunk after striking a submerged tree stump.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,288
Here are the key events on day 1,288 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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UK and allies ready to back Ukraine before and after peace deal
The UK and other allies hope to obtain clear US backing for their efforts to shore up Ukraine's defences.
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Reports: Koch family to buy 10% stake in Giants
The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the New York Giants, as first reported by Bloomberg on Wednesday.
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Lost in translation - How Africa is trying to close the AI language gap
A new dataset with African languages should improve access to AI for millions on the continent.
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How China spectacle shows dangers of Trump's high risk trade policy
Beijing's military parade shows how Trump has created new international bedfellows in just months, writes Anthony Zurcher.
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The Case for a U.S. Alliance With India
Washington should draw New Delhi closer, not push it away.