Approving China 'mega' embassy would be unlawful, UK government told
Opponents are battling China's plan for a mega embassy in London's historic Royal Mint Court.
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Show me the nipple-baring Ziggy knitwear! A tour inside David Bowie’s mind-boggling 90,000-item archive
From the plans for a Major Tom movie to the Aladdin Sane mask and some wild ‘artworks’ sent by fans, this Bowie treasure trove is now open to the public – and it’s the freakiest show!In the 1990s,...
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Radical Harmony review – Seurat’s shimmering visions blow away his spotty dotty imitators
National Gallery, London The tradition of neo-impressionism begun by Georges Seurat was radical, even revolutionary, but this po-faced showcase is sadly lacking its joyful dazzleGeorges Seurat had...
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World Athletics Championships: Tokyo, Team GB targets and the new 'sex test'
The world's best athletes will take to the track and field this weekend when the World Athletics Championships get under way in Tokyo from September 13-21.
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'This was the benchmark' - Tuchel praises England's 'statement' win
Manager Thomas Tuchel says England's commanding performance against Serbia has set "the bar" as they take a step closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
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Man City's Marmoush suffers knee injury on Egypt duty
Manchester City are set to assess forward Omar Marmoush before Sunday's Manchester derby after he suffered a knee injury while on international duty with Egypt.
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From mixers to pitch-offs — your brand event belongs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Each Side Event can unlock new opportunities for the hosts: investor deal flow, talent connections, and brand exposure with the startup community.
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Bellamy builds for Wales' future in 'toughest' week
Craig Bellamy reflects on his "toughest" week as Wales boss - and hopes for a World Cup rematch with Canada after their tetchy friendly match.
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Why Trump Is Targeting a Brazilian Judge
Tens of thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro flooded streets in Brazil to protest the criminal prosecution of Bolsonaro on charges that he attempted to stage a coup in 2022. A...
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US Supreme Court to decide legality of Trump’s tariffs
The Supreme Court has scheduled to hear the case in November, lightning fast by its typical standards.
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Moderna CEO Responds to RFK Jr.’s Crusade Against the Covid-19 Vaccine
Speaking at a WIRED event Tuesday, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he was “encouraged” by the company’s dialogue with the FDA—but acknowledged recent setbacks.
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For Nepal’s Protesters, Wealthy ‘Nepo Kids’ Are a Source of Outrage
A demonstrator shouting slogans during a protest outside the parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday. There is a widespread sense in Nepal that the affluence of the country’s political class has...
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I want to love Apple’s new iPhone Air, but the iPhone 17 is a better deal
I was within a heartbeat of preordering the new iPhone Air. But a closer looks at the specs changed my mind.
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Who has 'cemented place'? England players rated
Who impressed for England in their 5-0 World Cup qualifier win against Serbia? Sami Mokbel rates the players.
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Macron names close ally Sebastien Lecornu as new French PM
Sebastien Lecornu, 39, is facing an uphill battle over budget as protests loom in the coming days.
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Ref paused Serbia v England after laser incident
England's World Cup qualifier against Serbia in Belgrade is briefly paused by the referee when a laser pen is shone from the crowd in Ezri Konsa's face.
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Explosive Protests in Nepal
In Kathmandu, Nepal.
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South Africa close on 2026 World Cup, but Nigeria left sweating
South Africa maintain Group C lead with 1-1 draw with Nigeria in the CAF qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Early skirmishes in Labour race highlight government headache
The ripple effects of the Angela Rayner saga roll on as six candidates make their pitch for deputy.
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Cindy Cohn Is Leaving the EFF, but Not the Fight for Digital Rights
After 25 years at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Cindy Cohn is stepping down as executive director. In a WIRED interview, she reflects on encryption, AI, and why she’s not ready to quit the ba...
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US Supreme Court paves way for Trump to cut $4bn in foreign aid
Emergency stay granted by court one day after government requests it be allowed to ignore lower court order.
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Troops Deployed After Day of Violent Protests in Nepal
Demonstrators outside the Parliament during a protest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday.
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Ken Dryden, Hall of Fame Goalie in a Multifaceted Life, Dies at 78
Ken Dryden as a Montreal Canadien in about 1975. “Ken Dryden was Big Canada,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said. “And he was Best Canada.”
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Apple’s creator-centric iPhone 17 Pro will make the vlogging camera obsolete
Apple unveiled its new line of iPhones on Tuesday, and the iPhone 17 Pro is making a direct appeal to content creators.
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Andrew Huse, Historian of the Cuban Sandwich, Dies at 52
He investigated which city of Cuban immigrants might have created the celebrated sandwich, Tampa or Miami. His finding was not altogether surprising.
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Microsoft to lessen reliance on OpenAI by buying AI from rival Anthropic
The move to diversify its AI partnerships by tapping the shoulder of OpenAI’s top rival comes as the AI company also pursues independence from Microsoft with its own AI infrastructure and a potenti...
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Price battles past Van Veen to Players Championship 26 title
Gerwyn Price underlined his battling qualities with a series of dramatic comebacks to clinch his fourth Players Championship title of the year on Tuesday.
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'I take the blame' - Hallgrimsson on Armenia loss
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he accepts responsibility for his side's poor performance in their 2-1 defeat by Armenia in their World Cup qualifier in Yerevan.
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British racing on strike - what's the background?
British horse racing is staging a one-day strike on Wednesday over a proposed rise in betting taxes.
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Everything Apple Announced: iPhone Air, iPhone 17, Apple Watches, AirPods Pro 3
The iPhone 17 is here, along with a very thin iPhone Air. There are three new Apple watches to tell you how you're feeling, and a pair of AirPods Pro 3 that can translate between languages.
wired.com
What makes record-breaker Haaland such a phenomenal goalscorer?
BBC Sport takes a look at what makes Manchester City striker Erling Haaland such a prolific goalscorer.
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Rep of Ireland suffer humbling WC qualifying defeat to Armenia
Heimir Hallgrimsson's World Cup dream was torn to shreds in Yerevan as the Republic of Ireland were humbled by Armenia.
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Starmer condemns Israel airstrike on Qatar as No 10 denies prior knowledge of attack
‘Immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages and a huge surge in aid into Gaza’ only route to peace, says PMKeir Starmer has condemned Israel’s strike on Qatar before a meeting with the Israeli pr...
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Nepali PM forced to step down, parliament torched amid deadly protests
KP Oli steps down but mass anticorruption protests continue, with government buildings set on fire.
aljazeera.com
Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE: Specs, Price, Release Date
Blood oxygen sensor controversies aside, improved battery life, new hypertension notifications, and the addition of satellite messaging are all good reasons to get a new Apple Watch this year.
wired.com
The NHS league tables resemble Blair’s star ratings of 2000, can they revive the health service?
Both policies have been criticised for being too simplistic, and the star regime was eventually scrapped, will Wes Streeting’s update work?The Department of Health and Social Sare (DHSC) was glowin...
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Tuchel earns first statement win as England boss, as World Cup hopes rise
England's 5-0 win over Serbia in World Cup qualifying has given Thomas Tuchel the confidence to feel that he is finally making the right progress as manager.
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The 55 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (September 2025)
Limitless, Ironheart, and Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
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Apple’s new iPhone 17 devices don’t have an AI-powered Siri yet. It doesn’t matter.
Until now, Apple has only released what could be considered baseline AI features for its devices, like AI writing tools, summarization, generative AI images (which some complain are not very good),...
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iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and everything else announced at 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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Boris Johnson under pressure to explain how private office follows funding rules
Office is part-funded by public duty costs allowance, which should only be used to support public work of former PMsBoris Johnson is under mounting pressure to explain how his private office compli...
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Why some plants are taking over the world
Plants are spreading across the globe faster than ever, largely due to human activity, and new research shows that the very same traits that make plants thrive in their native lands also drive thei...
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White House: US warned Qatar before Israeli strike
White House press secretary says President Trump was notified by the US military of Israel’s strike on Hamas in Doha.
aljazeera.com
Macron names ally Sébastien Lecornu as new French PM
It comes after a vote of confidence ousted François Bayrou after nine months in power.
bbc.com
Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro with major camera upgrades
Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max today with a new design and an upgraded camera system. The devices are powered by the new A19 Pro chipset and have a larger battery, Apple...
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The ocean’s most abundant microbe is near its breaking point
Tiny ocean microbes called Prochlorococcus, once thought to be climate survivors, may struggle as seas warm. These cyanobacteria drive 5% of Earth’s photosynthesis and underpin much of the marine f...
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Analysis: Israel leaps over red lines in attack on Qatari capital Doha
Attack on Hamas leaders in Qatari capital Doha shows Israel will keep escalating if global powers don't stop it.
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Plumes of smoke over Doha after Israel’s ‘targeted strike’ on Hamas leaders
Al Jazeera’s Virginia Pietromarchi showed us the aftermath of Israel’s 'targeted strike’ in a diplomatic area of Doha.
aljazeera.com
Antarctica’s frozen heart is warming fast, and models missed it
New research has revealed that East Antarctica’s vast and icy interior is heating up faster than its coasts, fueled by warm air carried from the Southern Indian Ocean. Using 30 years of weather sta...
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The Guardian view on public health: if Labour is serious about reducing illness, it must focus on causes | Editorial
A shift to prevention will only succeed if ministers take a bold approach to regulation and lift people out of povertyDramatic increases in life expectancy are one of the defining achievements of t...
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Trump EPA wants to fast track permits for AI infrastructure
EPA wants to allow construction for manufacturing facilities and power plants before obtaining Clean Air Act permits.
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AirPods Pro 3 arrive with heart-rate sensing and enhanced active noise cancellation
Apple debuted the third-generation AirPods Pro, featuring a new H3 chip and heart-rate tracking.
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AirPods Pro 3 arrive with heart-rate sensing and live translation using Apple Intelligence
It’s been three years since Apple refreshed the AirPods Pro line, releasing the Pro 2 model in 2022. The new AirPods Pro will be priced at $249.
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Nepal parliament set on fire after PM resigns over anti-corruption protests
KP Sharma Oli steps down amid Nepal's worst unrest in decades, with at least 22 deaths reported in clashes.
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Haaland nets 5 as Norway keep pressure on Italy
Erling Haaland scored five goals as Norway pummeled Moldova on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in FIFA World Cup qualifying and stay atop the Group I table with 15 points in five games.
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Jason White on the policing of protest in Britain – cartoon
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Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to some of Trump's sweeping tariffs
The tariffs have become a flashpoint, with two lower courts declaring them illegal, and the president asking the Supreme Court seeking reversal as soon as possible.
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Right-Wing Influencers Are Turning to Foreign Affairs
Conservative creators are increasingly focusing on foreign policy. Whether they're emissaries from or to the US isn't always entirely clear.
wired.com
Supreme Court says it will weigh in on Trump's tariffs
Two lower courts have said some of President Trump's tariffs are unlawful. Now the Supreme Court has agreed to examine the issue.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court starts deliberations in Bolsonaro trial
Five-justice panel will spend the week voting on whether the former president plotted a coup to remain in power.
aljazeera.com
Putin views, queen stories and a boss’s birthday bash: Boris Johnson’s £5m worth of paid speeches
Leaked files show former PM made 34 paid appearances in less than two years and reveal details of his disclosuresBoris Johnson earned more than £5m from less than two years of paid speeches after s...
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Nvidia unveils new GPU designed for long-context inference
Nvidia's relentless development cycle has resulted in enormous profits for the company, which brought in $41.1 billion in data center sales in its most recent quarter.
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The world “must respond” to Israel’s attack on Qatar
“They’re trying to send a message to the world, and the world must respond.”
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Bernal wins as another Vuelta stage cut short by protests
France's Egan Bernal wins stage 16 of the Vuelta a Espana that had to be shortened by eight kilometres because of pro-Palestinian protests.
bbc.com
Rogers to start for England against Serbia
Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is set to start in England's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Serbia.
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Israeli attack in Doha sparks regional and international condemnation
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry says it 'condemns and denounces in the strongest terms the brutal Israeli aggression'.
aljazeera.com
Protests Against Nepal’s Social Media Ban Show Resistance to a Global Censorship Trend
Protesters at the Singha Durbar, the seat of the Nepali government’s various ministries, as it burned in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Labour urges Nigel Farage to say whether he has financial interest in his Clacton home
Reform leader under pressure over £895,000 constituency property bought by partner Labour has asked Nigel Farage to confirm whether he has any financial interest in his constituency home, after it...
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In Gaza City, death seems easier than displacement
An Israeli bomb killed my grandfather and destroyed his home where I was staying. Now I am homeless and grieving again.
aljazeera.com
Buckeyes' Day no fan of proposed portal changes
Ohio State coach Ryan Day is not a fan of proposed changes to the NCAA transfer portal, saying the potential move to a single transfer window in January "doesn't make any sense."
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CBI boss calls for Rachel Reeves to tear up Labour’s manifesto pledge on tax
Rain Newton-Smith tells chancellor ‘the time for tinkering is over’ and revisit promise not to raise taxes on working peopleCBI chief: ‘It’s time for Reeves to reconsider Labour’s manifesto promise...
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Inside the Man vs. Machine Hackathon
At a weekend hackathon in San Francisco, more than 100 coders gathered to test whether they could beat AI—and win a $12,500 cash prize.
wired.com
It’s time for Rachel Reeves to reconsider Labour’s manifesto promises on tax | Rain Newton-Smith
The budget must reform structures such as business rates, the VAT threshhold and stamp duty that are holding back growthCBI boss calls for Labour to tear up its manifesto prmoisesThis government ca...
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Is AI the New Frontier of Women's Oppression?
In her new book, feminist author Laura Bates explores how sexbots, AI assistants, and deepfakes are reinventing misogyny and harming women.
wired.com
US Taxpayers Will Pay Billions in New Fossil Fuel Subsidies Thanks to the Big Beautiful Bill
A report finds that President Trump’s flagship legislation will grant $40 billion in new subsidies to the oil and gas industry over the next decade.
wired.com
Iran and U.N. Watchdog Meet to Discuss Resuming Nuclear Inspections
Smoke and dust from Israeli airstrikes shrouded Tehran in June. Iran suspended its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency in the wake of Israel and Iran’s 12-day war.
nytimes.com
NASA Partnerships Allow Artificial Intelligence to Predict Solar Events
Exploring AI in space bolsters analytics software used in finance, manufacturing, and industry.
nasa.gov
Artemis II Crew Walks Out for Practice Scenarios
The Artemis II crew (from front left to back right) – pilot Victor Glover, commander Reid Wiseman, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen of CSA (Canadian Space Agency), and mission specialist Christina...
nasa.gov
New emojis will include Bigfoot, orca whale, treasure chest and more
The new emojis include a trombone, a treasure chest, an eyes-bulging face, a fight cloud, an apple core, an orca whale, a gender-neutral ballet dancer, a landslide, and Bigfoot.
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Ami Choi: Unraveling the Invisible Universe
Research Astrophysicist and Roman’s Deputy Wide Field Instrument Scientist – Goddard Space Flight Center From a young age, Ami Choi — now a research astrophysicist at NASA — was drawn to the...
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NASA Study: Celestial ‘Accident’ Sheds Light on Jupiter, Saturn Riddle
An unusual cosmic object is helping scientists better understand the chemistry hidden deep in Jupiter and Saturn’s atmospheres — and potentially those of exoplanets. Why has silicon, one of the mos...
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UN condemns Israel’s ‘targeted strike’ on Hamas officials in Doha
António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has condemned Israel’s 'targeted strike’ in Doha.
aljazeera.com
Lesbian Space Princess review – A fizzy animated film with loads of laughs and a lot of heart
This award-winning Australian feature mixes madcap comedy with a who’s who of queer performers to produce a magical, joyful gemGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIt’s hard being a lesbian s...
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Before Knives Out, there was Brick: Rian Johnson’s alluring, hard-boiled debut
Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a teen detective in a world of high school drug rings and two-bit thugs, Johnson’s first film is a fine showcase of his now-trademark thrills, chills and twistsFind...
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Israeli film industry calls boycott pledge ‘deeply troubling’
Screenwriters’ guild of Israel says campaign that has now won backing from 1,800 film-makers will only ‘deepen the darkness’, while representatives of the country’s documentary and directors’ guild...
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Apple Intelligence: Everything you need to know about Apple’s AI model and services
Apple Intelligence was designed to leverage things that generative AI already does well, like text and image generation, to improve upon existing features.
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Video: Al Jazeera reports from near the scene of Israeli strike in Qatar
Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford is reporting near to the scene of where an Israeli strike targeted ‘Hamas leaders’.
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Dozens of DR Congo mourners killed in attack linked to jihadist group
A funeral ceremony was being held in a village when the night-time assault took place, officials say.
bbc.com
Premier League clubs seek clarity over Man City 'settlement'
Premier League clubs want more clarity about the settlement of a legal dispute with Manchester City over the rules that govern commercial deals, BBC Sport has been told.
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I’m running for Labour deputy leader. We’re failing voters in so many ways – I think I can fix that | Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Whether it’s on Gaza or the state of public services, people feel as if they are not being listened to. That has to changeSign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where our columni...
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‘Entire neighborhoods will have to move’: growth collides with rising seas in Charleston
Residents worry new developments – including a sea wall planned to shield the city’s historic center – could push floodwaters into their communitiesThis story is from Floodlight, a nonprofit newsro...
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‘We spent a week on the cow birth!’ The eye-opening play about animals with sound effects instead of words
Cow | Deer gets ‘between the ears’ of animals, creating mouse noises with polystyrene balls and comparing wild creatures with industrialised ones. So if there’s no dialogue, what did its writer do?...
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Macron under pressure to name new PM as France simmers ahead of protests
François Bayrou has handed in his resignation, leaving France without a prime minister on the eve of nationwide protests.
bbc.com
What we know about Gaza flotilla ‘drone attack’
Activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza say their main vessel was hit by a drone attack in Tunisia.
aljazeera.com
Envía tu nombre alrededor de la Luna en 2026 con la misión Artemis II de la NASA
Read this press release in English here. La NASA invita al público a unirse al vuelo de prueba Artemis II de la agencia en el que cuatro astronautas emprenderán un viaje alrededor de la Luna y de r...
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Crossroads to the Future – NASA Stennis Grows into a Model Federal City
NASA’s Stennis Space Center is widely known for rocket propulsion testing, especially to support the NASA Artemis program to send astronauts to the Moon to prepare for future human exploration of M...
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Israeli forces keep destroying high-rise residential buildings in Gaza City
Israel continues to demolish high-rise residential buildings in Gaza City, claiming without evidence that Hamas use them
aljazeera.com
Launch Your Name Around Moon in 2026 on NASA’s Artemis II Mission
Lee este comunicado de prensa en español aquí. NASA is inviting the public to join the agency’s Artemis II test flight as four astronauts venture around the Moon and back to test systems and hardwa...
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Revealed: Boris Johnson approached Elon Musk on behalf of London Evening Standard owner Lebedev
Former PM’s private office forwarded business proposal from peer to owner of X in June 2024, leaked files suggestBoris Johnson contacted Elon Musk on behalf of the Evening Standard owner, Evgeny Le...
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NASA Stennis Provides Ideal Location for Range of Site Tenants
If location, location, location is the overarching mantra in real estate, it is small wonder that NASA’s Stennis Space Center is considered a national asset and prime aerospace and technology opera...
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Seismic protests in Asia have had young people at their core.
Protesters outside the prime minister’s office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2022.
nytimes.com
Boris Johnson secretly lobbied UAE for billion-dollar private venture, leak suggests
Former prime minister courted senior Abu Dhabi official he had hosted in No 10 in apparent breach of rulesIn early 2024, a vape lobbyist, a Vote Leave campaigner and a Vienna banker set out to pers...
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No, that wasn’t Angela Rayner dancing and rapping: you’ll need to understand AI slopaganda | Marcus Beard
Be aware that the qualms about using AI imagery and deepfakes in politics are breaking down. It will soon just be part of the political language we all useThis week, an AI-generated rap featuring A...
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BBC not ‘trying to ingratiate’ itself to Reform UK, Tim Davie tells MPs
Director general says broadcaster is ‘trying to get the balance right’ amid increased coverageUK politics live – latest updatesThe BBC’s director general has insisted the corporation is not “trying...
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What we know about Nepal anti-corruption protests as PM resigns
Protests in Nepal turned violent after thousands of youngsters marched against the blocking of social media platforms.
bbc.com
Nepali PM Oli resigns amid protests: Why are ‘nepo kids’ angering youth?
Nepali PM resigns amid anticorruption protests that escalated on Monday, killing 19 demonstrators.
aljazeera.com
Forest appoint Postecoglou as new head coach
Nottingham Forest have appointed ex-Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach on a two-year deal.
skysports.com
Protesters torch Nepal parliament as PM resigns amid turmoil
Nepal faces its worst crisis in years as curfew-defying protests target political institutions.
aljazeera.com
Macron Has No Good Options After Repeat Collapse of French Government
“To be free in this world, you have to be feared,” President Emmanuel Macron of France has taken to saying.
nytimes.com
‘People say my music helps them heal’: Canada’s First Nations musicians revitalise the powwow
Confronting the historic trauma of forced assimilation, a wave of artists are rejuvenating hyper-diverse Indigenous cultures in the kinds of festivals that were once forbiddenOn a sunny, breezy Aug...
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Fossil-fuel firms receive US subsidies worth $31bn each year, study finds
Figure calculated by Oil Change International has more than doubled since 2017 but is likely a vast understatementThe US currently subsidizes the fossil-fuel industry to the tune of nearly $31bn pe...
theguardian.com
At least 60 people killed in DRC after ISIL-linked attack on funeral
A local administrator says the majority of the victims were “killed with machetes” while others were shot.
aljazeera.com
Family has Franco admitted to mental health clinic
Suspended Rays shortstop Wander Franco was detained by police on request of his family and admitted into a clinic in the Dominican Republic for mental health issues.
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Nuclearn gets $10.5M to help the nuclear industry embrace AI
Nuclearn has developed AI tools to help reactor operators automate routine paperwork. "Think of it as the junior employee," the company tells customers.
techcrunch.com
China leads clean energy revolution, but also CO2 pollution, says report
China has provided the manufacturing, finance and strategic vision to lead the world’s energy transition says Ember.
aljazeera.com
The United Arab Emirates Releases a Tiny But Powerful AI Model
K2 Think compares well with reasoning models from OpenAI and DeepSeek but is smaller and more efficient, say researchers based in Abu Dhabi.
wired.com
LIVE: Nigeria vs South Africa – CAF World Cup qualifier
Follow our live build-up, with team news, and full text commentary stream of the qualifier for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
aljazeera.com
How will Forest players adapt to Postecoglou?
BBC Sport's Football Tactics Correspondent Umir Irfan discusses how Nottingham Forest players will need adapt to their new manager Ange Postecoglou's playing style as he replaces the sacked Nuno Es...
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The strangely specific transfer obsessions of elite clubs, and what the summer window taught us about them
Every team has preferences when it comes to transfers ... but some are more surprising than others. What did we learn this summer about Real Madrid's, Arsenal's and other elite clubs' fixations?
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The New Symbol of the Brazilian Right: the American Flag
An American flag unfurled over several lanes of São Paulo’s main avenue during an Independence Day protest on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Japan heatwave will be challenge for athletes - Coe
Japan has endured its hottest summer on record, with Saturday's opening day forecast to be 32C.
bbc.com
Slickness, sarcasm and one-night stands: Supertramp’s 10 best recordings
After the death of co-frontman Rick Davies, we survey the best of the songwriting partnership with Roger Hodgson that propelled them to mass success in the 70s• Rick Davies, Supertramp frontman and...
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Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappé lead EA FC 26 ratings
EA Sports has unveiled the top-rated men and women in the upcoming soccer game.
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Nuns vs the Vatican: documentary alleges sexual abuse and misconduct in the Catholic church
Toronto film festival: a new film follows women who claim to have been abused by a former Jesuit priestA complicated stain on Pope Francis’s legacy is further explored in Nuns vs the Vatican, a sen...
theguardian.com
What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor
Mistral AI, the French company that develops the AI chatbot, Le Chat, and several foundational large language models, is considered one of France’s most promising tech startups, and is arguably the...
techcrunch.com
Michigan judge dismisses charges against 15 pro-Trump 'fake electors'
A Michigan judge has dismissed criminal charges against 15 people who signed false certificates saying Donald Trump won the state's electoral votes in 2020.
npr.org
Nepal parliament set ablaze amid anti-corruption protests
Videos show Nepal’s parliament on fire as protests continue, with Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli and other top
aljazeera.com
Women's World Cup director defends one-sided games
Fans will never complain about "too many tries" at the Women's World Cup, says competition director Yvonne Nolan.
bbc.com
‘Illusions stripped away’: What to know about the 80th UN General Assembly
Palestinian statehood, waning US support and institutional reform set to dominate the annual gathering in New York.
aljazeera.com
From Ground Zero: Stories From Gaza review – scenes of ordinary life in extremis
This heartbreaking collection of short films mentions neither ‘Israel’ nor ‘Hamas’, instead offering a mosaic of everyday living under nonstop attackThis collection of short films from Gaza film-ma...
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Blackrock-backed Minute Media acquires Indian AI startup that extracts sports highlights
VideoVerse is an Indian AI startup that lets broadcasters extract highlights and create content from sports footage.
techcrunch.com
Sheila Jordan obituary
Jazz singer with an unorthodox vocal style who first toured the UK and Europe in the 1960sAs a girl growing up in Detroit, the jazz singer Sheila Jordan, who has died aged 96, heard a Charlie Parke...
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Best tries from Women's Rugby World Cup pool stage
Watch the best tries from the Women's Rugby World Cup pool stage, including brilliant scores from England's Jess Breach and New Zealand's 18-year-old star Braxton Sorensen-McGee.
bbc.com
Japan’s ruling LDP to pick new leader after PM Ishiba resigns
The embattled party faces mounting pressure over soaring rice prices, declining birth rates and immigration.
aljazeera.com
BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am tee times: Murray, Bale, Norris discover pairings
The tee times and groupings for Wednesday's star-studded BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am at Wentworth have been confirmed.
skysports.com
Michael Caine comes out of retirement again for Vin Diesel sequel
The veteran actor will be reprising his role as a priest who helps Diesel’s immortal warrior stop the plague in The Last Witch Hunter 2The actor Michael Caine has again come out of retirement for o...
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Massive uptick in NFL kickoff returns in Week 1
A modest change to the NFL's kickoff rules made a massive impact on Week 1, producing the highest single-week return rate in 15 years.
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ICC hears war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader
This is the court's first-ever confirmation of charges hearing without the accused present.
bbc.com
Russian Bomb Kills at Least 20 Picking Up Pensions, Zelensky Says
The Ukrainian leader said that the strike on older people in a Donetsk village should prompt a global response.
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Video: Nepal leaders’ homes vandalised and in flames during mass protests
Protesters have stormed the office of Nepal’s largest party and set fire to the residences of prominent politicians.
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Tunisia qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win in Equatorial Guinea
Tunisia joins Morocco as the second African nation to directly qualify for next year's World Cup in North America.
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Burning on England’s deep peat banned
New rules come into force from 30 September in order to restore habitats and reduce flooding Burning on England’s deep peat will be banned in order to restore habitats for rare wildlife and reduce...
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'I always knew I'd go into boxing' - McCann
Former UFC star Molly McCann discusses her decision to start a new career in boxing, how she broke the news to family and her ambitions in the sport.
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Ed Miliband accused of subsidising ‘wasteful and dangerous’ electric SUVs
MPs criticise ‘inconsistent’ climate policy that includes grants of up to £3,750 for ‘supersized status symbols’ Ed Miliband has been accused by MPs of subsidising dangerous and polluting “supersiz...
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Starmer’s reshuffle and march of Reform dominate discussions at TUC conference
Suspicions rife about the workers’ rights bill being watered down after Angela Rayner’s resignationFor union delegates gathering in Brighton, sunshine glimmered on the Channel outside the annual TU...
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LeBron: Hoops can bridge U.S.-China tensions
LeBron James wrote a rare op-ed in Chinese state media this week, pointing to basketball as an avenue for diplomacy amid tensions with the U.S.
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‘The cushiest job in all of television’: Davina McCall, Liz Hurley and the boom in barely-there TV presenters
From turning up in person for all of three minutes a series, to beaming in skits via iPad, reality TV hosts are going absolutely minimal effort. Nice work if you can get itTo watch BBC One’s new re...
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Stuart Craig, Oscar-winning production designer on The English Patient and Harry Potter, dies aged 83
In a glittering career spanning more than four decades his vision contributed to some of the most memorable worlds in cinematic historyStuart Craig, the multi-Oscar winning production designer for...
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São Paulo biennale review – chanting trees and hormonal humming create a cacophany of art
Ciccillo Matarazzo Pavilion, São PauloEverywhere you turn, there’s an installation making a total racket – but this overwhelming multi-artist sensory blowout comes to life when the images speak for...
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British Horseracing to hold historic strike on Wednesday in tax protest
No race meetings will take place in Britain on Wednesday as the British Horseracing Authority as the sport protests the Government's proposed tax rise on horserace betting.
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Former PMs say they use subsidy only for public duties after Boris Johnson revelations
Gordon Brown calls for change to rules as he and other ex-leaders say they do not use allowance for commercial workThree former prime ministers have said they do not use a taxpayer subsidy for thei...
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Dolphins star Hill accused of domestic violence
Tyreek Hill's estranged wife has alleged in court filings that he committed domestic violence, which the Dolphins receiver has vehemently denied.
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Big 12 penalizes officiating crew over rules gaffe
The Big 12 has removed an officiating crew from a Week 3 assignment after the group committed a rules violation during Missouri's win over Kansas, the conference announced on Tuesday.
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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
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At least 20 killed in Russian attack in eastern Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
'The Russians continue to destroy lives, but avoid new strong sanctions,' Zelenskyy says.
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‘I say where I’m from and they tell me they’re sorry’: growing up in the most deprived place in England
The faded resorts and coastal towns of Tendring in Essex offer few job opportunities but many of its 20-somethings are set on finding their way in an area with one of England’s oldest populationsSh...
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Between Moon Tides: hacking nature to save the saltmarsh sparrow
Sea levels are rising in New England at some of the fastest rates in the world. On a quiet ribbon of saltmarsh in Rhode Island, septuagenarian Deirdre isn't prepared to accept the loss of her belov...
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Life After Microgravity: Astronauts Reflect on Post-Flight Recovery
Space changes you. It strengthens some muscles, weakens others, shifts fluids within your body, and realigns your sense of balance. NASA’s Human Research Program works to understand—and sometimes e...
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A New Platform Is Launching to Protect Public Servants From an Angry Mob
From data-removal services to threat monitoring, the Public Service Alliance says its new marketplace will help public servants defend themselves in an era of data brokers and political violence.
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Life After Microgravity: Astronauts Reflect on Post-Flight Recovery
Space changes you. It strengthens some muscles, weakens others, shifts fluids within your body, and realigns your sense of balance. NASA’s Human Research Program works to understand—and sometimes e...
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The Forces Behind Nepal’s Explosive Gen Z Protests: What to Know
A protester holding a police shield during unrest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday.
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WNBA Power Rankings: A new No. 1 -- and highlights for every team in final edition
The hottest team and the top team aren't the always same. See our final 1-13 as the regular season wraps.
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Nepal prime minister resigns after mass protests and deaths
Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli has resigned, says his aide, after ministers quit over the mass
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Reform 'would scrap' high-speed northern rail line
Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice says the high-speed railway line plans are "insanity".
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Rick Davies brought a peculiar funk to Supertramp, a band that existed on its own unfashionable terms
The tension between co-founders Roger Hodgson and Davies – who has died aged 81 – was the driving force of a band who refused to fit into any genreIt must be odd to have been a band’s co-founder an...
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Who could replace Angela Rayner as Labour deputy leader?
The winning candidate - voted for by Labour members - will be announced on 25 October.
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Nuclear Sites Dotted Across Ukraine Pose Threat of Radiation Disaster
Each day of war risks a strike on sites that could scatter radioactive material. Officials say one laboratory near the front has been hit dozens of times.
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A racist mob menacing refugee children and our town. Read this and see what lies ahead, unless we act now | Anonymous
Last weekend, it fell to ordinary people to oppose the far right and others. The national toxicity has reached us: a kind of hate I haven’t seen since the 1970sSign up for our new weekly newsletter...
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Between Moon Tides: citizen scientists saving the saltmarsh sparrow documentary
Sea levels are rising in New England at some of the fastest rates in the world. On a quiet ribbon of saltmarsh in Rhode Island, septuagenarian Deirdre isn’t prepared to accept the loss of her belov...
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‘A little bit of joy’: can tiny rafts save saltmarsh sparrows from rising seas?
In Rhode Island, a small team of researchers and volunteers is fighting, against the odds, to stop one of the most endangered US birds from drowning in ever higher tides• Photographs by Jason Jaack...
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Watch: First meeting of new cabinet inside Downing Street
The gathering follows Angela Rayner's departure from government and a dramatic cabinet reshuffle.
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‘We want mass resignations’: Nepal’s Gen Z anger explodes after 19 killed
Nepal's PM resigned Tuesday morning as protesters set buildings on fire. But calls for broader change are growing.
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Protect Arctic from 'dangerous' climate engineering, scientists warn
Controversial approaches to cooling the planet are unlikely to work, according to dozens of polar scientists.
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Powering change: UK battery firms aim to unlock the way to net zero
Companies using different technologies for long-duration storage seek funding as country shifts to renewables and requires greater energy securityThink of battery manufacturing and it may evoke ima...
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Polar geoengineering dismissed as ‘unimaginably expensive’ and ‘dangerous’
Underwater curtains and ice thickening divert attention from cutting fossil fuel use, warns climate research groupProposals to fight the impact of the climate crisis at the poles, from giant underw...
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‘I thought, I can’t keep living with this shame’: five life models on the power of posing nude
What is it like to be in a room full of artists who are observing and drawing your naked body? Sitters discuss the freedom and healing they have experiencedCraig, 54 (@tattooed_nude) I started lif...
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Scientists Begin Testing Bird Flu Vaccine in Seals
One of the pups was corralled for its shot.
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A Man From China Pursued U.S. Asylum. Deportation Sent Him Home Again
Tao was part of a record-breaking wave of undocumented Chinese migrants who had made harrowing journeys through the jungles of Central America to the United States.
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Call to halt Boris Johnson’s £115,000 allowance after Boris Files revelations
Senior politicians want taxpayer-funded support for former PM suspended, as watchdog opens investigationSenior politicians have called for Boris Johnson’s £115,000 taxpayer-funded annual allowance...
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New faces, new places: Ranking the top 14 newcomers for the 2025-26 NBA season
Coach Mike Brown, Kevin Durant, Myles Turner and others are ranked by who will be the most impactful on their new teams.
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Slain New Zealand father kept bushland hideout with weapons, police say
Tom Phillips was shot dead by police after nearly four years on the run with his three children.
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Smith on living with cancer and paralysis: I try to be super mindful and present
Olympic gold medallist David Smith MBE speaks on living with paralysis after an emergency operation due to a cancerous tumour on his spinal cord went wrong.
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The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown review – weapons-grade nonsense from beginning to end
Code-breaking hero Robert Langdon is back for another conspiracy thriller, featuring underground laboratories and new thoughts on the nature of consciousnessHe’s back, baby! Dan Brown’s first novel...
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Nineteen killed in Nepal protests against corruption and internet bans
Nepal protests turn deadly; home minister resigns as hospitals struggle to treat injured amid chaotic scenes.
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Charting the past year of Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine
More than 800 drones and missiles were launched at Ukraine on Sunday, the highest since the war began.
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Can anyone stop Lamine Yamal and Spain marching to World Cup glory?
Spain's 6-0 win in Turkey was an exquisite recital of sublime football that has Lamine Yamal, Pedri & Co. looking like World Cup winners in waiting. Can they be stopped?
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Norway's left clinches vote win as populist right surges into second place
Labour has a chance of forming a narrow majority if it secures the support of four smaller parties on the centre left.
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Nepal protests live: Nepali Congress office, top leaders’ homes set on fire
Protesters set fire to homes of some top political leaders, a day after 19 people were killed by the security forces.
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Australian PM says Vanuatu security, climate agreement delayed
PM Anthony Albanese says he won't sign Nakamal Agreement in Vanuatu, despite recent high-level talks on the pact.
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First cabinet minister enters race to become deputy Labour leader – UK politics live
Bridget Phillipson describes herself as ‘a proud working-class woman’ in statement announcing her bid to replace Angela RaynerGood morning. Yesterday around a dozen Labour MPs were being named as p...
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Transfer rumors, news: PSG prepare new deal for Barcola as Liverpool, Bayern circle
Bradley Barcola is wanted by Liverpool and Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain plan to offer the winger a new deal. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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ICC opens war crimes hearing against Ugandan rebel Joseph Kony
Kony faces charges for the Lord's Resistance Army campaign of torture and abuse in Uganda in the early 2000s.
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Phillipson enters Labour deputy leader contest
Candidates to replace Angela Rayner will need the support of 80 MPs to stay in the race.
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The Christophers review – Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel spar in smart Soderbergh original
Toronto film festival: the actors play off each other beautifully in an intimate London-set comedy drama about art, commerce and the mess in-betweenIt seems like Steven Soderbergh might have develo...
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I’ve seen reshuffles from the inside, and I know why Starmer won’t sack Rachel Reeves – even though he should | Simon Hart
On paper she’s the weakest link, but a fearful PM has fluffed his best chance to replace her and truly refresh his cabinetSimon Hart was Rishi Sunak’s chief whip from 2022 to 2024Last week’s reshuf...
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Lockyer: Broncos takeover could unleash rugby league potential in London
Darren Lockyer says revamping London Broncos to harness the appetite for rugby league in the capital could have a transformative impact on the global game.
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal discusses his bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia
NPR speaks with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about his bipartisan bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia and new penalties for its trading partners, including China.
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Global Sumud Flotilla reports drone attack on Gaza-bound ship in Tunisia
Tunisian authorities find no evidence of a hostile act and say the fire originated inside the Family Boat.
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Hundreds of earthquake-hit villages in Afghanistan still not reached: UN
The UN says the affected areas were already some of the most remote in the country, leaving communities cut off.
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Moment of suspected drone attack on Global Sumud Flotilla boat
Activists from the Global Sumud Fotilla to Gaza say one of their boats was struck by a drone at a port in Tunisia.
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Drama yet to come as Scotland World Cup tale builds momentum
BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene for a colossal October for the Scottish national team.
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'I want to change the game' - meet Black Ferns star Miller
New Zealand's 21-year-old flanker Jorja Miller has emerged as one of the stars of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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NZ 'suitcase murder': Anti-depressants found in children's bodies
A jury heard Hakyung Lee killed her children in an attempted mass suicide after her husband's death.
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Gaza-Bound Flotilla Struck by Drone in Tunisia, Aid Group Says
A Global Sumud Flotilla vessel at the Tunisian port of Sidi Bou Said early Tuesday, flanked by National Guard vessels.
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The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai review – a dazzling epic
Longlisted for the Booker, this capacious story of love, work and family set between India and the US is both dizzyingly vast and insistently miniatureOn a trip to see his grandparents in the India...
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From Washington to Westminster, the populist right needs to erase history to succeed. It’s up to us to resist | Kojo Koram
Removing ‘divisive’ Smithsonian exhibits, Farage’s ‘patriotic’ curriculum: this is where the unpicking of the 20th-century liberal order beginsSign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opini...
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To Be Frank review – Fun Lovin’ Criminal drummer offers up life lessons from many irons in fire
Documentary portrait of musician’s varied career is engaging if a little too easy in its admiration for its subjectMusician Frank Benbini is most probably known best as the drummer from Fun Lovin’...
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Brave the Dark review – delinquent teen drama comes off as if James Dean met Mr Chips
Warmly drawn melodrama based on a true story follows a delinquent teen taken under the wing of his kindly drama teacherHere is a sincere and traditional melodrama that opens with a brief sequence t...
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Marathon star Cairess bids for history at Worlds
Great Britain's new marathon star Emile Cairess will bid to become the first British man to win a World Championships medal over 26.2 miles in Tokyo this month.
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Hit the wrong spot and an asteroid returns on a collision course
Scientists caution that asteroid deflection must be precise, as striking the wrong spot risks sending it through a gravitational keyhole that sets up a future collision with Earth. Using lessons fr...
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Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests
Thousands had taken to the streets demanding that the government lift the ban and tackle corruption.
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Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals: Up to $890 Off
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
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Thai court rules ex-PM Thaksin must serve one year in jail
The Supreme Court ruling is yet another blow to the influential Shinawatra political dynasty.
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Indonesian President Prabowo replaces five ministers after deadly protests
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati was among those ousted days after protesters raided her home.
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From now on, Labour has one mission only. It must focus on saving Britain from Farage | Polly Toynbee
The hard right doesn’t speak for most voters. The progressive cause is not yet lost, but there is an urgent need for energy, purpose and claritySign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opin...
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How Keir Starmer’s polling became one of the worst in the west – in charts
The UK prime minister’s drop in approval is among the lowest on record – both at home and abroadBy his own admission, Keir Starmer has focused intently on foreign affairs since entering No 10, medi...
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South Korea to send plane for workers detained in US immigration raid
Flagship carrier Korean Air says plane could depart for Atlanta, Georgia, as soon as Wednesday.
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Country diary: The world through the eyes of a seal | Ed Douglas
Ynys Môn (Anglesey): Caught in a staring contest with these distinguished creatures, I consider how they cope in their monochrome worldAt Penrhyn Glas, a dozen shapes were bobbing in the green wate...
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Thai court says ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra must serve year in prison
Thailand's Supreme Court ruled that hospital stay does not count as time served for the ex-prime minister.
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New Epstein files and 'birthday book': What we know
A US congressional panel has released a redacted copy of an alleged "birthday book" given to Epstein.
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Top 10 most-sighted butterflies in 2025’s Big Butterfly Count – in pictures
The results of Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count are in, and while the numbers are a vast improvement on 2024’s record lows, the charity has warned that urgent measures are still needed...
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Only Murders in the Building review – does this show just need to die now?
There are still many things to love here, but the cracks are well and truly appearing. Too many moments feel laboured … and Meryl Streep should be kept away from comedyIn the mid-90s, Bonnie and Te...
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Peter Kyle, the ‘tech bro’ minister charged with kickstarting UK growth
‘Hard-working’ business secretary opens his tenure with delicate trade missions to Washington and BeijingWhen Peter Kyle begins a 7,000-mile flight from Washington to Beijing this week, Britain’s n...
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‘Looks so sizzling they could fry an egg!’ How the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice adaptation changed my life
The 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic, starring Colin Firth, has its own fan group, has inspired university courses and was even featured in the Barbie movie. What’s behind its enduring appe...
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Britain’s butterflies bounce back in annual count – but only to average levels
Biggest insect survey in world finds UK’s hot summer led to increase in numbers of many species, but overall trends are still concerningTop 10 most-sighted butterflies in 2025’s Big Butterfly Count...
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ReOrbit lands record funding to take on Musk’s Starlink from Europe
Finnish startup ReOrbit, has raised a record €45 million Series A for the country to offer "sovereign" satellites.
techcrunch.com
North Korea’s Kim heralds new ICBM rocket engine test as ‘significant’
Kim supervised test of new solid-fuel rocket engine for N Korea's ICBMs, in latest development of his missile arsenal.
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Rayner's replacement will show which way political wind is blowing in Labour
Nominations for the new deputy leader of the Labour Party open today with a winner announced on 25 October.
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Badenoch 'worried' UK may need IMF bailout
The Conservative leader tells the BBC the UK could be forced to go "cap in hand" unless the government delivers a plan for economic growth.
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Enceladus’s plumes may be fooling us about life
Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus has long fascinated scientists with its spectacular water plumes, which NASA’s Cassini spacecraft once revealed to contain organic molecules. Many hoped these molecules...
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SA algal bloom shows new criteria for climate disasters needed, Hanson-Young says – video
The Greens senator says the fact South Australia's algal bloom is yet to be declared a national disaster reflects the need for a new set of criteria for climate disasters, as the Senate begins an i...
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Massive Leak Shows How a Chinese Company Is Exporting the Great Firewall to the World
Geedge Networks, a company with ties to the founder of China’s mass censorship infrastructure, is selling its censorship and surveillance systems to at least four other countries in Asia and Africa.
wired.com
Billy Porter recovering from ‘serious case of sepsis’ as Broadway show closes early
The 55-year-old actor has been playing Emcee in Cabaret, which will now shut a month earlier than plannedBilly Porter is “recovering from a serious case of sepsis”, forcing the early closure of Bro...
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Nepal reverses social media ban as protests turn deadly
Nepal has reversed its social media ban following nationwide “Gen Z” protests and public backlash.
techcrunch.com
Rupert Murdoch seals deal passing control of media empire to eldest son
Legal settlement ensures Lachlan Murdoch will take control of sprawling media portfolio after 94-year-old mogul's death.
aljazeera.com
The D.C. Delivery Workers Hiding From ICE
On Monday, the Supreme Court lifted a ban on immigration agents’ use of factors like ethnicity or speaking of Spanish to make arrests in Los Angeles, affirming fears among delivery drivers in Washi...
nytimes.com
A resignation, a reshuffle and a roaring headache for Keir Starmer - podcast
Guardian columnist Rafael Behr discusses the government’s reshuffle after Angela Rayner’s resignation as deputy prime minister, and asks whether Labour can recover from hereBarely more than a week...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,293
Here are the key events on day 1,293 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Light-powered chip makes AI 100 times more efficient
Artificial intelligence is consuming enormous amounts of energy, but researchers at the University of Florida have built a chip that could change everything by using light instead of electricity fo...
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Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests: Report
Nepal's Communications and Information Technology Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung said the ban was 'withdrawn'.