Mexico City Gas Explosion Injures at Least 58, With 19 Badly Burned
The cause of the enormous blast, which created chaos in one of the capital’s most heavily populated areas, was thought to be an accident. No deaths have yet been reported.
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Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Dead at 31
Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk died after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
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What to Know About the Mass Protests in Nepal
The explosion of unrest in Nepal — with fires around the capital, Kathmandu, and the prime minister fleeing the country — was years in the making. Alex Travelli, a New York Times correspondent, des...
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Thinking Machines Lab wants to make AI models more consistent
In a blog post shared Wednesday, Mira Murati's startup offered a rare glimpse into some of work its doing to improve AI models.
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Rosa Roisinblit, Who Championed the Missing in Argentina, Dies at 106
Rosa Roisinblit waged a relentless search to find her daughter, Patricia Roisinblit, who was kidnapped by military henchmen in a 1970s-era dictatorship and was never seen again.
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Who was Charlie Kirk, the conservative youth organiser and Trump ally?
Kirk, an influential Trump ally who at age 18 set up Turning Point USA, died in a shooting while speaking at a Utah campus event.
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Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at Utah university event, Trump says
Kirk, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, was known for his controversial speeches at US college campuses.
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Analysis: Will attack in Qatar lead to international isolation of Israel?
Israel's strike in Qatar raises global concerns but fails to prompt substantial policy shifts from its allies.
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Charlie Kirk, Right-Wing Provocateur and Close Ally of Trump, Dies at 31
Charlie Kirk during a campaign rally for Donald Trump last October in Las Vegas as Mr. Trump sought re-election.
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NASA Uses Colorado Mountains for Simulated Artemis Moon Landing Course
NASA has certified a new lander flight training course using helicopters, marking a key milestone in crew training for Artemis missions to the Moon. Through Artemis, NASA explore the lunar South Po...
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Banksy mural of UK judge hitting protester scrubbed from London court wall
The mural, believed to comment on the UK's crackdown on the group Palestine Action, is removed on Wednesday.
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England fans’ chants cast Keir Starmer as first prime minister to become The Enemy | Barney Ronay
British prime ministers have been pretty much invisible on the terraces … until now. And football is always telling you thingsIf you’d told Keir Starmer last summer that just over a year after his...
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Starmer and Israeli president had ‘tough’ exchanges over Gaza
Isaac Herzog says ‘when allies meet they can argue’ after some Labour MPs condemn Downing Street meetingThe British prime minister, Keir Starmer, and the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, had a “tou...
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'Just the start' - Goodwin agrees new Dundee United deal
Jim Goodwin signs a new 12-month rolling contract as Dundee United manager, saying the Tangerines are "only scratching the surface".
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Oracle’s Ellison surpasses Tesla’s Musk to be world’s richest man
The switch in the ranking came after a blockbuster earnings report from Oracle, powered by multibillion-dollar orders.
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Starmer’s Mandelson mess and deputy leadership damage – podcast
As the race to replace Angela Rayner as Labour’s deputy leader exposes tensions within the party, John Harris speaks to the former transport secretary Louise Haigh about what she thinks Keir Starme...
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'Netanyahu, we're not leaving': Defiance in Gaza City as Israel shows aid sites planned for evacuees
As Israel insists the whole population of Gaza City must leave, the BBC visits new aid sites the army claims will help them.
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Hundreds arrested as France protests sweep the country
Protesters across France joined the “Block Everything” movement to denounce austerity and cuts to social services.
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Summary of the 11th ABoVE Science Team Meeting
Introduction The NASA Arctic–Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE) is a large-scale ecological study in the northern regions of North America (Alaska and western Canada) that was developed to und...
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How will Israeli attack in Qatar affect efforts to end Gaza war?
Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha is condemned around the world.
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Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell set for two-horse race to be Labour deputy
Education secretary and Manchester MP look destined for face-off as three other candidates struggle for MP nominationsLabour’s deputy leadership contest is set to be a race between the education se...
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4 arrested in connection with Pritchard shooting
Four people have been arrested in connection to the shooting of Florida State LB Ethan Pritchard, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass said Wednesday.
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The Guardian view on Boris Johnson’s post-PM life: this is a test of public standards – Britain must not fail it | Editorial
Leaked files show public funds may have supported private deals. If this isn’t unlawful, it’s still corrosive. The National Audit Office must investigateBoris Johnson’s Eton housemaster warned that...
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Microsoft’s AI Chief Says Machine Consciousness Is an 'Illusion'
Mustafa Suleyman says that designing AI systems to exceed human intelligence—and to mimic behavior that suggests consciousness—would be “dangerous and misguided.”
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NASA Invites Media to View Artemis Moon Rocket, Spacecraft at Kennedy
Media are invited to see NASA’s fully assembled Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft in mid-October before its crewed test flight around the Moon next year. The e...
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Mandelson told Epstein: ‘your friends love you’ after 2008 charges, emails show
UK’s ambassador to US urged financier to ‘fight for early release’ after charges of procuring child for prostitutionThe British ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, told Jeffrey Epstein to “fight...
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YouTube’s multi-language audio feature for dubbing videos rolls out to all creators
YouTube's multi-language audio feature is rolling out to millions of creators, helping them reach a wider global audience.
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A banya with a billionaire, undeclared loans and ‘pure poison’: the many scandals of Peter Mandelson
Despite his value to Starmer, the New Labour veteran may yet be forced into an extraordinary third resignationLord Peter Mandelson once memorably said he was “intensely relaxed about people getting...
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Buy-now-pay-later company Klarna goes public in largest IPO of 2025
The fintech company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Full agenda reveal for the brand-new Going Public Stage
We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — a new destination for founders navigating the complexities of company building, from early traction to IPO and beyond.
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‘My best pal’: messages between Mandelson and Epstein suggest a close bond
The UK ambassador, fondly referred to as ‘Petie’ by the late financier and sex offender, stayed in contact with Epstein well after allegations about him came to lightMandelson: more ‘very embarrass...
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Meta adds new features to Community Notes fact checks, including alerts for corrected posts
Now, users will be notified when they've interacted with a post on Facebook, Instagram, or Threads that receives a Community Note. Plus, anyone can now request a note or rate a note if it's been he...
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US drugmaker Merck scraps £1bn London research centre and cuts 125 science jobs
New blow to UK’s key life science sector as industry body warns country is losing ground on investment and researchUS drugmaker Merck has scrapped a £1bn London research centre and is laying off 12...
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Sony rolls out new ‘PlayStation Family’ parental controls app
While Sony has long offered parental controls, the new app brings all of these tools into one dedicated place for easier access.
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3 Exciting Camera Features on Apple's New iPhone 17 Lineup
An upgraded selfie camera with a square sensor, dual camera capture, and 8X optical-like image quality has me excited about the new iPhone 17 models.
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Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk to slash thousands of jobs
The layoffs come amid sluggish sales as competition heats up in the weight-loss drug market.
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Explained: What are the 'Enhanced Games' - and is mainstream sport under threat?
On Wednesday, Team GB Olympic silver medallist Ben Proud announced his retirement from 'traditional swimming' in order to compete at the controversial Enhanced Games next May.
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Explained: What are the 'Enhanced Games' - and is mainstream sport under threat?
On Wednesday, Team GB Olympic silver medallist Ben Proud announced his retirement from 'traditional swimming' in order to compete at the controversial Enhanced Games next May.
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Humanoids, AVs, and what’s next in AI hardware at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27 to 29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders for three days of bold ideas, groundbreaking tech, and future-shap...
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NASA Data, Trainings Help Uruguay Navigate Drought
When Uruguay faced its worst drought in nearly a century, the nation’s water authority turned to NASA satellite data and trainings to build a reservoir-monitoring tool.
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Brazil Invited the World to the Amazon. It’s Become a Big Headache.
A hotel in Belém, Brazil, that was renamed for the COP30 global climate conference.
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Polly Holliday, a Sassy Waitress on the Sitcom ‘Alice,’ Dies at 88
“Kiss my grits,” her character, Flo, was known to say. But that high-profile role was just one facet of a long, busy stage and screen career.
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'This isn't undermining clean sport' - Proud defends Enhanced Games
Olympic medallist Ben Proud insists he isn't undermining clean sport following his decision to join the Enhanced Games - becoming the first British athlete to join the controversial competition.
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49ers' QB Purdy a 'long shot' to play in Week 2
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is "a long shot" to play on Sunday at the New Orleans Saints, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters.
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No 10 files raise questions over whether Tory donations were legal
A foreign billionaire who met then-PM Boris Johnson at Downing Street was described in an official log as a "donor".
bbc.com
Emma Heming Willis talks about husband Bruce's diagnosis and care
The actor, well known for his roles in the Die Hard franchise, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a condition his family publicly disclosed in 2023.
bbc.com
Cullen defeats Price at Players Championship 27
Joe Cullen took a huge step towards confirming his qualification for October's World Grand Prix of Darts with victory in Wednesday's Players Championship 27.
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'Football risks losing generation of black managers'
Nuno Espirito Santo's sacking at Nottingham Forest means there is no longer a black manager in the Premier League.
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British horse racing stages Westminster protest
Jockeys Hollie Doyle, Tom Marquand and Oisin Murphy take part in a protest by the British horse racing industry against the government's proposed tax rise on betting on the sport.
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Israel strikes Yemen’s Sanaa a day after hitting Qatar
Israeli air strikes hit Yemen’s capital Sanaa a day after Israel targeted Qatar’s capital Doha.
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‘Neutrality should not be an option’: why are so many artists now speaking out on Gaza?
Musician Brian Eno and artist Malak Mattar, key figures in next week’s Together for Palestine concert, explain why artists are putting fears of a backlash aside and uniting in the call for actionA...
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Climate ‘Ideology’ Hurts Prosperity, Top U.S. Officials Tell Europeans
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, left, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright at the White House in March. They are currently in Europe to press U.S. energy interests.
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Bureau of Land Management Proposal Prioritizes Industry Use of Public Lands
The Thompson Divide in Colorado. The Bureau of Land Management has for decades offered leases for the development of public lands.
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French Police Investigate Pigs’ Heads Found Near Paris-Area Mosques
Local officials spoke to the faithful at Islah Mosque after the discovery of a pig’s head, left at the entrance of the building, in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on Tuesday.
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EA FC 26 player ratings revealed!
Liverpool's Mohammed Salah has been announced as the joint-highest rated player on EA SPORTS FC 26.
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'It'll be loud' - MacIntyre ready for Ryder Cup taunts
Robert MacIntyre says he has no fears about taking abuse from Team USA fans at the Ryder Cup in New York this month.
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German Court Convicts Syrian National for Stabbing Attack That Killed 3
Issa al Hasan, the perpetrator of a deadly knife attack in Germany last year, was a member of Islamic State. The terror group claimed responsibility for the rampage.
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Pro-Palestine protests bring ‘extraordinary’ security for Spain’s Vuelta
More than 400 extra Civil Guards will attend final two stages of grand tour after previous pro-Palestine protests.
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Vienna Philharmonic/Welser-Möst review – mighty ensemble strike gold with Bruckner
Royal Albert Hall, London The Austrian legends glided through Mozart and Tchaikovsky but found grand and powerful direction in Bruckner’s Ninth SymphonyTaking the big-shot orchestra slot in the fin...
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Who Is France’s New Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu?
The departing prime minister, François Bayrou, left, and his successor, Sébastien Lecornu, during the handover ceremony in Paris on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Weleda launches inquiry into Nazi camp skin test claims
A new study alleges the skincare brand's product was used for human experiments by a Nazi doctor.
bbc.com
How did your club's players do on international duty?
All 20 Premier League clubs had at least five players on international duty, with 59 different countries represented by top-flight stars - so how did your club's players get on?
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Questions mount for rugby's rebel R360 circuit
Rugby's rebel circuit has money and momentum, but might a setback over ratification by World Rugby mark a turn in its fortunes?
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Why will September international break be longer from 2026?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain the major changes happening to football's international breaks starting in 2026.
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NASA Says Mars Rover Discovered Potential Biosignature Last Year
Lee este comunicado de prensa en español aquí. A sample collected by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life....
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Reddit launches tools for publisher to track and share stories
Reddit is introducing new Publisher tools under Reddit Pro.
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Pakistan and India: What’s the global cost of natural disasters?
Floods in Pakistan and India re-ignite the debate on the mounting cost of global disasters.
aljazeera.com
Breaking from colleagues, judge votes for annulment in Bolsonaro trial
Justice Luiz Fux insists the court has no jurisdiction to decide if the former president is guilty of plotting a coup.
aljazeera.com
NASA Aims to Keep Fuel Cool Under Pressure with Zero Boil-Off Experiment On NG-23
Space missions rely on cryogenic fluids — extremely cold liquids like liquid hydrogen and oxygen — for both propulsion and life support systems. These fuels must be kept at ultra-low cryogenic temp...
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US federal court temporarily blocks Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s firing
The case has ramifications for the Federal Reserve's ability to set interest rates without regard to political wishes.
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Dinner is Served!
Dinnertime fare on the International Space Station takes center stage in this Aug. 15, 2025, photo. One tray features shrimp cocktail on whole grain wheat crackers, while the other holds sushi made...
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Buzzer-heave misses won't affect NBA player stats
The NBA will implement a change for the 2025-26 season with unsuccessful end-of-period heaves being recorded as a missed attempt for the team, not the player.
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Linking of oil giants to major heatwaves marks ‘leap forward’ for legal liability cases
Study shows how individual fossil fuel companies are making previously impossible heatwaves happen and could have to pay compensationCarbon emissions from the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies...
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Smoke from Canada’s wildfires killed nine-year-old Carter Vigh – and 82,000 others around the world
Toxic particles spewed by 2023’s wildfires were even responsible for 22,000 early deaths in Europe, researchers sayAmber Vigh had taken the usual precautions when bringing her nine-year-old son, Ca...
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Exploring the future of voice AI with Mati Staniszewski at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
From audiobooks and dubbing to gaming and avatars, AI-generated voice is breaking into the mainstream — and Mati Staniszewski, CEO and co-founder of ElevenLabs, is helping lead the charge. At TechC...
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Melania Trump’s AI Era Is Upon Us
The ever elusive first lady has emerged with a brief to exert thought leadership over AI, for the children. Some insiders are excited; others won't touch the subject with a 10-foot pole.
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Dutch battery startup LeydenJar’s silicon anode tech could pose a challenge to China
LeydenJar raised €13 million along with €10 million from a U.S. consumer electronics company to scale production of its silicon anode material.
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World Athletics Championships - everything you need to know
Who is competing in Tokyo, who are Great Britain's medal hopes and how can you follow on the BBC?
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SEC coaches back portal move, buck Day concern
SEC coaches say they are in favor of the proposed move of college football's transfer portal window from December to January, arguing it's the best option even if it conflicts with the College Foot...
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Woman charged in deaths of Marquette athletes
A Wisconsin driver involved in a traffic crash last week that killed two Marquette University lacrosse players was drunk at the time, authorities alleged Wednesday in charging her with vehicular ho...
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Hong Kong same-sex bill that granted limited rights voted down by lawmakers
The bill, which granted limited legal rights to couples registered overseas, was voted down by lawmakers 71 to 14.
aljazeera.com
Video: Building collapses in Bali floods
A building was seen collapsing during floods in Indonesia's popular tourist destination of Bali.
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Trump-owned course to host Irish Open as DP World Tour announces new schedule
The Amgen Irish Open will be held at a Donald Trump-owned course for the first time as part of the DP World Tour’s record-breaking 2026 schedule.
skysports.com
After selling to Spotify, Anchor’s co-founders are back with Oboe, an AI-powered app for learning
Oboe is a new AI-powered learning platform that lets you create personalized courses on any topic with a prompt.
techcrunch.com
Happy 10th Birthday to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. Now Drop Dead.
An artist’s rendering of two black holes spiraling around each other, a phenomenon scientists believe produced the gravitational waves of the GW170104 signal detection of Jan. 4, 2017
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Live Updates: Nepal’s Army Takes Back Kathmandu’s Streets After Two Days of Protests
Troops imposed order after at least 22 people were killed during antigovernment demonstrations. Members of the Gen Z protest movement said they wanted a former Supreme Court chief justice to lead a...
nytimes.com
GB Olympic medallist leaves 'traditional swimming' to join Enhanced Games
Team GB Olympic silver medalist Ben Proud has announced he has retired from 'traditional swimming' in order to compete at the controversial Enhanced Games next May.
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GB Olympic medallist leaves 'traditional swimming' to join Enhanced Games
Team GB Olympic silver medalist Ben Proud has announced he has retired from 'traditional swimming' in order to compete at the controversial Enhanced Games next May.
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Rebel Writers: Algerian Voices
Two radical Algerian writers – a novelist who championed independence and a playwright whose work cost him his life.
aljazeera.com
Hollow Knight: Silksong has caused bedlam in the gaming world – and the hype is justified
In this week’s newsletter: the long-awaited release from the three-person Team Cherry studio has crashed gaming storefronts and put indie developers back in the spotlightJust one game has been domi...
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NASA’s Webb Observes Immense Stellar Jet on Outskirts of Our Milky Way
A blowtorch of seething gasses erupting from a volcanically growing monster star has been captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Stretching across 8 light-years, the length of the stellar e...
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What Would It Take to Say We Found Life? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 63
What Would It Take to Say We Found Life? We call this the podium test. What would it take for you personally to confidently stand up in front of an international audience and make that claim? When...
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Stanhope Silver Band walk on water! Richard Grassick’s best photograph
‘There was only room for one band member on each stepping stone. When they saw me standing in the middle of the River Wear, I imagine they just thought, “Here he goes again”’I joined the Amber Film...
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World Cup onside/offside: Good win for USMNT, last dance for Lionel Messi?
While the United States needs tougher tests, we might need to prepare for Messi's curtain call.
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Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Full list of teams that are in the World Cup and those who have been knocked out after the latest round of qualifiers.
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Video: Army deployed in Nepal after mass ‘Gen Z’ protests
Soldiers have been patrolling the streets of Nepal’s capital to enforce a curfew after days of mass protests.
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Jaguar Land Rover says data stolen in disruptive cyberattack
The cyberattack at Jaguar Land Rover, which began on September 2, has ground vehicle assembly lines to a standstill.
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So politicians want rid of the Senedd: would they abolish any other country’s democracy? | Will Hayward
The Welsh parliament has its faults – but talk of axing it is for charlatans, not leaders who are serious about the nation’s futureSign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where ou...
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NASA to Share Details of New Perseverance Mars Rover Finding
NASA will host a news conference at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday, to discuss the analysis of a rock sampled by the agency’s Perseverance Mars rover last year, which is the subject of a forthcoming science...
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RSS co-creator launches new protocol for AI data licensing
A new system called Real Simple Licensing would allow AI companies to license training data at a massive scale — if they're willing to pay for it.
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Who’s leading Nepal after Oli resignation, what’s next for Gen Z protests?
Nepal's army has taken control of the streets and is effectively in charge for now, say experts. Here's what's next.
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‘We were ready to be the next Spice Girls’: X-Cetra, the Y2K girl group earning cult fame 25 years late
When four Californian pre-teens made an album together it was just one of many creative adventures and quickly set aside, but its reputation as naive avant pop has quietly grown. Still friends, the...
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An election law expert weighs in on Trump's effort to reshape our democracy
Before 2026's midterms, President Trump wants to ban mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines, and change voting rules. Legal expert Richard Hasen discusses the future of free and fair electi...
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Proud becomes first Briton to join Enhanced Games
Olympic swimmer Ben Proud becomes the first British athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Games - but says he would never do anything to undermine 'clean' sport.
bbc.com
Rendezvous Robotics exits stealth with $3M to build reconfigurable space infrastructure
Rendezvous Robotics wants to scale the space industry by changing the way structures are built on orbit.
techcrunch.com
AI gaming startup Born raises $15M to build ‘social’ AI companions that combat loneliness
Born, maker of cute virtual pet Pengu, believes the current chatbot landscape isn't the final form factor for AI friends. The Berlin-based startup raised $15M on the idea that AI companions should...
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Grammarly now offers spelling and grammar check for five more languages
Grammarly built its reputation on being a tool for checking spelling, grammar, and writing tips in English. The company is now expanding the scope of these features to support five new languages: S...
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Here Come the Robotaxis: Zoox and Lyft Both Launch Driverless Ride Sharing
Two new self-driving car services—one in Atlanta from Lyft and May Mobility, another in Las Vegas from Amazon subsidiary Zoox—prove that the robotaxi race is still on. Now comes the hard part.
wired.com
Coote charged for making an indecent video of a child
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged for making an indecent video of a child, Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed.
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WBC reveals championship ring for Canelo vs. Crawford fight
The WBC Crown Series Undisputed Championship ring is valued at over $100,000.
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UK urged to arrest Israeli President Isaac Herzog during London visit
Further protests are expected as Starmer is accused of rolling out the red carpet for a potential war criminal.
aljazeera.com
Garmin’s Top Training Features, Explained
Garmin has some of the best proprietary fitness software around. Here’s how to interpret all that meticulously gathered data.
wired.com
Sacked referee Coote accused of making indecent image of child
The former Premier League referee is due in court in Nottingham on Thursday.
bbc.com
Farrell: Return to Test rugby with England? I must find form with Saracens first
Owen Farrell has not ruled out a return to Test rugby with England but told Sky Sports he has to find form with Saracens at club level first.
skysports.com
'It's good to make history' - Spence on England debut
Tottenham defender Djed Spence hopes to inspire "young kids around the world" after he won his first England cap in their 5-0 win against Serbia, becoming the first Muslim to play for the senior me...
bbc.com
Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza reports second drone attack
Activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla say one of their Gaza-bound vessels was hit by a drone attack off Tunisia’s coast
aljazeera.com
Protests hit France as new PM takes office
A grassroots movement is encouraging people to protest against the political class and proposed budget cuts.
bbc.com
The Long Walk review – Stephen King death game dystopia is the grimmest mainstream movie for some time
Fifty young men compete in an endurance event, during which they are shot in the head at point-blank range if they slow down, in this horrific buddy story adaptationIf you like your dystopian scena...
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Ex-Google X trio wants their AI to be your second brain — and they just raised $6M to make it happen
TwinMind, available on Android and iOS, passively captures background audio to gain context and deliver on-the-go summaries.
techcrunch.com
Court lifts sentence on South Korean woman who bit off attacker’s tongue
The 1965 conviction imposed a longer sentence on Choi Mal-ja than the then 19-year-old's attacker was handed.
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‘Nobody can occupy your imagination’: From Ground Zero’s producer on documenting his native Palestine
Rashid Masharawi, who produced the anthology of 22 short films that was Palestine’s official entry to the Academy Awards, has remarkable optimism about the future of GazaBeing a Palestinian under I...
theguardian.com
Tinder evolves some features into dating ‘modes’
The app is getting two new modes, Double Date and College Mode — essentially extensions of existing features — alongside a "For You" mode on the home screen that presents the classic Tinder experie...
techcrunch.com
Can 'underwhelming' Ipswich or 'disastrous' Sheff Utd get their season started on Friday night
It has not been the start to the new campaign that either would have expected.
skysports.com
Philips Norelco i9000 Shaver Review (2025): A Close Shave
The Philips Norelco i9000 used AI to solve difficult statistics problems—and it worked. Shame about the battery drain.
wired.com
What Is in the MAHA Report?
The White House released a report about children’s health.
nytimes.com
Canada shows 'gulf' as Wales youngsters exposed
After four players made their senior debuts for Wales during the recent international break, pundits, players and head coach Craig Bellamy give their assessment on the efforts of the nation's newes...
bbc.com
Israel and Syria have held peace talks. Why then did Israel attack Syria?
Israel and Syria have held direct talks in recent months aimed at halting Israel’s aggressive actions towards Syria.
aljazeera.com
EU chief pledges action aimed at halting Israel’s war on Gaza
Ursula von der Leyen will propose measures against Israel as well as against Russia over its war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Our Brother review – power games with Pol Pot
Òran Mór, GlasgowA naive Scottish academic is granted an audience with the genocidal Cambodian dictator in Jack MacGregor’s playIf you met a genocidal dictator how would you react? For the Scottish...
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Poland shoots down Russian drones: Will NATO enter war in Ukraine?
Poland to invoke article 4 of the NATO treaty, calling for consultation within the alliance over security.
aljazeera.com
‘It was a fair shot’: Anna Wintour belatedly gives her verdict on The Devil Wears Prada
The formidable Vogue boss said Meryl Streep’s subtle performance as a fictional fashion editor ‘had a lot of wit’ – adding that she attended the premiere wearing Prada without knowing its themeAnna...
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Putin’s Message to Ukraine, Europe and Trump: I Won’t Back Down
Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday, as Russia launched its largest missile and drone barrage of the war.
nytimes.com
Rizzo retiring as a Cub after 14 seasons in MLB
Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo, who helped the team win a World Series title in 2016, is retiring after 14 seasons in Major League Baseball and will join the organization as an ambassador going forward.
espn.com
Labour deputy hopefuls woo MPs as Phillipson takes early lead
The education secretary emerges as a frontrunner in the contest to replace Angela Rayner.
bbc.com
From wood engravings to Colin Firth: new exhibition depicts the stories of Jane Austen
Bath museum celebrates varied ways illustrators of author’s work and adapters of her novels have portrayed her characters through historyFor the 21st-century Jane Austen fan, the images of Colin Fi...
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Google’s former security leads raise $13M to fight email threats before they reach you
The startup is using real-time AI agents that inspect, analyze, and neutralize email threats.
techcrunch.com
Spotify is finally launching support for lossless music streaming
Spotify is finally launching lossless music streaming support after consumers demanded it for years.
techcrunch.com
US Investment in Spyware Is Skyrocketing
A new report warns that the number of US investors in powerful commercial spyware rose sharply in 2024 and names new countries linked to the dangerous technology.
wired.com
How eSIMs Work, and How to Switch to One From a Standard SIM
The newer eSIM technology, which is quickly becoming the standard on high-end phones, is safer and more convenient.
wired.com
A MAHA Report
The White House released a report about children’s health.
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Starmer tightens grip on economic policy by strengthening autumn ‘budget board’
Key figures from No 10 and No 11 appointed to group include Torsten Bell, new economic adviser Minouche Shafik and comms chief Tim AllanUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer is tightening h...
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‘His team loved and revered him’: Harry Potter director David Yates pays tribute to production designer Stuart Craig
Craig was an artist of literally towering achievements, in films from The English Patient to Harry Potter, whose kindness won the loyalty of the huge teams he led• Stuart Craig, Oscar-winning produ...
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More than 7m watch Women's World Cup groups
More than seven million people watched the group stages of the 2025 Women's World Cup live on television across the BBC.
bbc.com
Watch: Army patrols streets of Kathmandu after fierce protests
Charlotte Scarr reports from the Kathmandu where deadly protests against corruption and nepotism took place.
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When can England seal World Cup qualification?
England moved a step closer to sealing World Cup qualification as they maintained their 100-per-cent winning record in qualifying with a 5-0 win against Serbia in Belgrade.
skysports.com
James McAvoy reportedly assaulted in Toronto bar
Actor promoting his directorial debut California Schemin’ at the city’s film festival is reported to have been punched by another drinkerThe actor James McAvoy was assaulted in a bar in Toronto, it...
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Holding Liat review – powerful study of a family torn apart by Hamas’ 7 October attacks
Brandon Kramer’s documentary complicates any simple view of the Israel-Gaza war in its portrait of one family’s agonising divisionsAt the present moment, for pro-Palestinian campaigners, mention of...
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The Story of British Billionaire Mike Lynch’s Tragic Boat Sinking
WIRED investigates the untimely death of the English tech titan.
wired.com
Hundreds arrested as ‘Block Everything’ protests grip France
More than 80,000 police have been deployed as demonstrators rally against Macron's government and austerity policies.
aljazeera.com
Cmat, Pulp and PinkPantheress among Mercury prize shortlist light on new names
Only two debut albums – including the ‘token’ jazz release – feature among this year’s list of nominations for the coveted UK and Irish music prizeA raft of familiar names fill this year’s list of...
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Researchers Create 3D-Printed Artificial Skin That Allows Blood Circulation
Swedish researchers have developed two types of 3D bioprinting technology to artificially generate skin containing blood vessels. It could be a breakthrough in the quest to regenerate damaged skin.
wired.com
What We Know About the Protests in Nepal
Protesters at Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal’s government, in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Trans rights a 'red line' for Scottish Greens
New party co-leaders tell the Scotcast podcast that trans rights are a 'red line' for supporting the Scottish Greens.
bbc.com
Caudery targets British record and medal in Tokyo
Molly Caudery says she is capable of breaking the British pole vault record and winning a medal at the World Athletics Championships.
bbc.com
Military shuts down streets in bid to quell Nepal unrest
Nepali army orders people in Kathmandu to stay home amid mass unrest gripping capital.
aljazeera.com
Map: Israel has attacked, intercepted all Gaza-bound flotillas since 2010
For a second night in a row, members of the Global Sumud Flotilla say their ships have come under attack in Tunisia.
aljazeera.com
How Graham Linehan’s Arrest Could Reshape Britain’s Free Speech Laws
Graham Linehan in London in September. Mr. Linehan, a comedian and vocal anti-transgender activist, was arrested last week at Heathrow Airport after a tweet he wrote led to accusations that he had...
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How a Group of Students in the Pacific Islands Reshaped Global Climate Law
Madeleine Lavemai, left, and Sulia Makasini were students from Tonga attending the University of the South Pacific when, in 2019, an environmental-law professor encouraged his class to draft a letter.
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Starmer should beware: in this volatile age, no majority and no leader is secure for long | Rafael Behr
Labour’s massive election victory already feels long ago. The PM needs to build a new electoral alliance – and quicklySign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where our columnists...
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This Is the First Time Scientists Have Seen Decisionmaking in a Brain
Twelve laboratories around the world have joined forces to map neuronal activity in a mouse’s brain as it makes decisions.
wired.com
Protester arrested over ‘Plasticine Action’ t-shirt
Miles Pickering is a protester who was arrested over wearing a ‘Plasticine Action’ t-shirt in London.
aljazeera.com
'Scots undervalued and tired but eye England upset'
Former Scotland captain Lisa Martin welcomes a change of head coach and says there remains discontent among the current players as they look to make history against England at the Women's Rugby Wor...
bbc.com
Keir Starmer will meet Israeli president Isaac Herzog as MPs express ‘grave concern’ at the visit – UK politics live
The visit is seen as highly contentious amid the war in Gaza and Israel’s bombing of Qatar in a targeted strike aimed at Hamas officialsGood morning. Keir Starmer is today holding talks with Isaac...
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South Korean Woman Cleared Decades After Biting Attacker’s Tongue During Attempted Rape
Choi Mal-ja, center, who was convicted 61 years ago for biting the tongue of her attempted rapist, reacts after her retrial at the Busan District Court in Busan on Wednesday.
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Before and after photos show how protests damaged Nepal’s government buildings.
Demonstrator in Kathmandu defied a curfew and set fire to government offices and the homes of politicians on Tuesday during an escalation of unrest.
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Who will replace Ellie Kildunne?
Following England's performance against Australia Rugby Union Weekly discuss the dilemma John Mitchell faces picking his back three ahead of the Red Roses' World Cup quarter-final against Scotland.
bbc.com
Labour comms director helped write manifesto while still working at TikTok
Exclusive: James Lyons rewrote 2024 election pledges ‘over evenings and weekends’ before his exit from social media company A senior executive at TikTok helped write the Labour manifesto while stil...
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A Splintering by Dur e Aziz Amna review – a woman’s ambitions in Pakistan
This novel fizzes with energy as it follows the parallel lives of two siblings and exposes the crushing divides of gender and classI admired Dur e Aziz Amna’s precise and lyrical first novel, Ameri...
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Sovereign review – Nick Offerman v Dennis Quaid in rage-fuelled anti-government crime drama
Based on a true story, Offerman plays an ‘sovereign citizen’ extremist pitted against Quaid’s police chief in this uncomfortably chilly dramaFor a film about rage, this is a rather chilly, uncomfor...
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Which Scottish Premiership clubs are stronger after international break?
The Scottish Premiership returns from the international break this weekend, but are clubs returning stronger after the end of the transfer window?
skysports.com
Trump pushing EU to slap 100% tariffs on China, India, reports say
Steep tariffs would be part of joint effort to pressure Russia to end its war on Ukraine, according to reports.
aljazeera.com
How the new league phase format plays out
We're going to take you on a guided tour of the new UEFA Women's Champions League and show you how the draw and the format work.
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Early coaching landscape: Who's on the hot seat? Which seats have cooled?
Who could be on the hot seat? Who are coaching candidates to watch? Our experts explain the current coaching landscape.
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It was teamwork in its purest form - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says their 5-0 victory over Serbia in their latest World Cup qualifier was "teamwork in its purest form".
bbc.com
Storm edge Valkyries to snag final playoff spot
The Storm clinched the 20th postseason appearance in franchise history by holding off the Valkyries in a 74-73 win Tuesday night.
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From Prime Minister To Prisoner: A New Chapter For Thai Power Broker
Thaksin Shinawatra, center, was taken to the Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok, on Tuesday after the Supreme Court ruled against him.
nytimes.com
Don’t toss cannabis leaves. Scientists just found rare compounds inside
Scientists at Stellenbosch University have uncovered a rare class of plant compounds, flavoalkaloids, in Cannabis leaves for the first time. Using advanced two-dimensional chromatography and mass s...
sciencedaily.com
Everything we're hearing for Week 2: Panic for the Dolphins? Big decision for the Giants?
Our insiders dove in on the aftermath of the Dolphins' disastrous opener, both New York QB situations and more.
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Nepal protests 'hijacked', Gen Z claim, as army patrols the streets
Fierce protests against corruption and nepotism spiralled into arson and violence on Tuesday.
bbc.com
‘They told me what their bodies had lived through’: how Syrian vigilantes inspired new thriller Ghost Trail
Director Jonathan Millet contacted a secret cell that hunts down Assad’s collaborators while researching a new film. He soon realised that it could not be a documentary …‘I never show a single imag...
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Paris cleaned up the Seine – and gave swimmers a new way to beat the heat. Will your city follow suit? | Helen Massy-Beresford
This summer, locals and tourists enjoyed new river-bathing sites. As global heating escalates, we need more of these ‘cool islands’Sign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opinion, where ou...
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Meet the man leading Wheelchair American Football's Paralympic dream
Football is living in historic times amid its assault on the global stage. The possibilities are endless, and all formats of America's Game want in.
skysports.com
Canelo v Crawford is a fight for legacy - Ward
Frmer two-weight world champion Andre Ward discusses how important winning Saturday's fight in Las Vegas is for Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford.
bbc.com
Ronaldo scores as Portugal defeat Hungary in UEFA World Cup qualifier
Led by Erling Haaland, Norway thrash Moldova 11-1 in the qualifier, while Portugal hold off Hungary to win 3-2.
aljazeera.com
Crocker v Donovan 2 - your guide to world title fight
All you need to know ahead of Saturday's IBF world welterweight title fight between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan at Belfast's Windsor Park.
bbc.com
Is Armenia defeat worst result in Republic of Ireland's history?
BBC Sport NI looks at what went wrong in Republic of Ireland's embarrassing 2-1 loss against Armenia in World Cup qualifying.
bbc.com
Hurdler taking TikTok moves to start line at Worlds
Hurdler Seamus Derbyshire speaks about social media fame, being his authentic self, gay icons, and his ambitions at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
bbc.com
Donald Trump accuses Australian author Scott Stuart’s children’s book of ‘radical gender ideology’
US president says fifth-grade student forced to read aloud My Shadow Is Pink, a book about a boy who loves ‘things not for boys’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breakin...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,294
Here are the key events on day 1,294 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
How to Save the Internet by Nick Clegg review – spinning Silicon Valley
Instead of recognising that social media harms mental health and democracy, the former deputy PM and Meta executive repeats company talking pointsNick Clegg chooses difficult jobs. He was the UK’s...
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Deaf review – a young mother’s struggles to be heard
Angela’s apparently idyllic family life begins to fray when she becomes pregnant and the hearing world’s old prejudices are reawakenedFar from the Tree, Andrew Solomon’s brilliant nonfiction book a...
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Sit, swim, sleep, cycle, skate: the sublime poetry of the everyday – in pictures
Floating teens at summer camp, sleeping students in Georgia, rollerskaters at Venice Beach … Mark Steinmetz’s stunning black and white shots capture kids across America Continue reading...
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The Girlfriend review – just how much of an incest vibe can one TV show get away with? A lot
This brilliantly slippery beast of a drama pits an adult son’s girlfriend against his mother in all-out war. Robin Wright is excellent as the parent with an … interesting dynamic with her child. Yi...
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‘It landed like an alien spaceship’: 100 years after Bauhaus arrived, Dessau is still a magnet for design fans
The German city is celebrating the renowned art school’s centenary with exhibitions, digital tours and bike and bus routes connecting landmark Bauhaus buildingsThe heat hits me as soon as I open th...
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Rosberg: Piastri avoided 'disaster' - but would Nico have done same vs Hamilton?
"Both routes were bad."
skysports.com
How does wheelchair motocross work?
Double world champion Tomas Woods explains wheelchair motocross (WCMX) to BBC Sport.
bbc.com
France Braces for Protests
Workers boarded up the windows of a shop in Paris on Tuesday ahead of expected demonstrations.
nytimes.com
Bolivia upset Brazil to clinch FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff spot
Bolivia pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the South American qualifiers to reach the World Cup playoff round.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: Rachel Shenton stars in this silly but moreish thriller
Joanna arrives in a small town, hears about a child killer and recruits fellow school mums to investigate. Plus, will Ant and Dec win a 24th National Television Award? Here’s what to watch this eve...
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Metformin’s secret brain pathway revealed after 60 years
Metformin, long trusted for diabetes, turns out to work in the brain too. By shutting down Rap1 in the hypothalamus, the drug lowers blood sugar more effectively than previously understood, opening...
sciencedaily.com
Area of England well protected for nature is in decline, data shows
Wildlife coalition says figure stands at 2.83% of country, less than in 2024 and tiny fraction of the 2030 target of 30%The area of England protected effectively for nature is continuing to decline...
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33 million voters have been run through a Trump administration citizenship check
Tens of millions of voters have had their information run through the tool — a striking portion of the U.S. public, considering little has been made public about the tool's accuracy or data security.
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Explosive Protests in Nepal
In Kathmandu, Nepal.
nytimes.com
Robinhood embraces copy trading after warning competitors about regulatory risks
Roughly nine months after suggesting that a young copy trading platform could only operate because it flew "under the radar" of regulators, Robinhood has announced its own entry into the space with...
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AKA Charlie Sheen review – he shows no genuine remorse for all the terrifying things he’s done
This flimsy tell-all about the actor’s decades-long addiction to pills, alcohol and crack-cocaine is far too light on contrition or self-reflection. You pity everyone around himIf it comes as a sho...
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Failure to tackle dependence on food banks in UK driving public discontent
One in six households went hungry last year, says Trussell, with Britain facing ‘new normal’ of severe hardshipDowning Street’s failure to tackle child poverty and reduce food bank use is helping t...
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The mystery of the coffee-shop meltdown – told by dancers, a drummer and a brown bear
Frauke Requardt and Vivienne Franzmann’s dance-theatre show Anatomy of Survival examines 23 versions of reality in ‘powder keg’ citiesOne morning, playwright Vivienne Franzmann was queueing for a c...
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The invisible plastic threat you can finally see
Researchers in Germany and Australia have created a simple but powerful tool to detect nanoplastics—tiny, invisible particles that can slip through skin and even the blood-brain barrier. Using an "...
sciencedaily.com
Sources: AI training startup Mercor eyes $10B+ valuation on $450 million run rate
The two-year-old startup has been in discussions with investors for a Series C round.
techcrunch.com
Israel kills dozens in Gaza; Qatar calls Israel’s attack ‘state terror’
More than 1.3 million people remain trapped in Gaza City as Israeli bombardment kills dozens.
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LIVE: Israel’s deadly attack on Hamas in Qatar draws global condemnation
Israel's attack that killed 6 in Doha draws criticism from across the world as Israeli troops continue to bombard Gaza.
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How to Avoid Another Syrian Civil War
Start with embracing federalism.