Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-09-13

James’s Tim Booth criticises Tommy Robinson for ‘cynical’ use of song

Sit Down was played at ‘unite the kingdom’ rally in London but singer says band is ‘antithesis’ of far-right movement The lead singer of the band James has criticised Tommy Robinson for the “cynica...

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Eze, Madueke and why Arsenal might win it all this year

Match of the day pundits Shay Given and Ashley Williams highlight the effectiveness of Arsenal new signings, particularly Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke.

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How sub Palmer nearly stole the show against Brentford

Match of the Day's Ashley Williams looks at the impact made by Cole Palmer, who was back in action for Chelsea after an injury lay-off, and scored within minutes of returning.

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Somerset beat Hampshire to win T20 Blast in record-breaking final

Will Smeed's magnificent innings inspires Somerset to T20 Blast triumph as they chase a record-breaking 195 to beat Hampshire Hawks.

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Crocker beats Donovan to win world title at Windsor Park

Lewis Crocker claimed the vacant IBF welterweight title with a split decision win against Paddy Donovan at Windsor Park.

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Littler fights back to beat Clayton at World Series

Defending champion Luke Littler fights back to beat Jonny Clayton 6-4 and reach the World Series of Darts quarter-finals.

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Venezuela condemns US destroyer for hostile occupation of fishing vessel

US military action against a Venezuelan boat sparks condemnation and troop deployments.

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Stott defeats Ukrainian to reach World final, as Usyk watches on!

With undisputed heavyweight ruler Oleksandr Usyk looking on, Teagn Stott defeated a Ukrainian opponent to reach the 85kgs final of the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool.

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Littler fights back to book quarter-final spot at World Series of Darts Finals

Luke Littler fought back against Jonny Clayton for a 6-4 win to book his spot in the quarter-finals of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.

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Hull leads by one after Queen City third round

Charley Hull takes a one-shot lead into the final round of the Queen City Championship in Ohio as she seeks her third LPGA Tour title.

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Far right’s show of force leaves Met desperately kettling counter-protesters

Police almost overwhelmed by fascist brawlers whipped up by Tommy Robinson and his guest demagoguesFar-right London rally sees record crowds and violent clashes with policeThe anti-fascist counter-...

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Britons Stott and Asquith into world finals

Britain's Teagn Stott and Emily Asquith will fight for World Championship gold on Sunday after winning their respective semi-finals.

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Hull leads world No 1 Thitikul on LPGA Tour with major stars chasing

Charley Hull moved a step closer to a third LPGA Tour title after taking a one-shot lead over world No 1 Jeeno Thitikul into the final round of the Kroger Queen City Championship.

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Bowling and curling among tests for tram driver world championship

Twenty five tram driving teams from all over the world battle it out in Vienna.

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US teachers, targeted by far-right in doxxing after Charlie Kirk’s death

Right-wing activists are targeting teachers and workers online for critical remarks on Charlie Kirk’s death.

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Billion-dollar coffins? New technology could make oceans transparent and Aukus submarines vulnerable

Quantum sensing, satellite tracking and AI are part of an accelerating arms race in detection that should prompt a re-evaluation of Australia’s defence strategyGet our breaking news email, free app...

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Haaland: Man City not the same team anymore - I have to be a leader

Erling Haaland has admitted that Manchester City are not the "same team anymore" and they must "adapt a little" as they enter a new phase under Pep Guardiola.

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Building a new team is tough - Potter

Graham Potter admits there have been difficulties fostering a new identity at West Ham after they were beaten 3-0 at home to Tottenham in the Premier League.

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Elon Musk calls for dissolution of parliament at far-right rally in London

Tech boss was addressing the ‘unite the kingdom’ protest organised by Tommy Robinson via video linkUK politics: live updatesElon Musk has called for a “dissolution of parliament” and a “change of g...

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Pilot union urges FAA to reject Rainmaker’s drone cloud-seeding plan

Rainmaker wants to use flares to seed clouds — the airline pilots' union says it won't be safe.

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St Mirren record first league victory of the season at Falkirk

Declan John and Mikael Mandron helped St Mirren record their first Scottish Premiership win of the season at Falkirk.

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Far-Right Rally in London Draws Huge Crowd and a Counterprotest

The divisive anti-immigrant agitator Tommy Robinson organized what he said was a free-speech festival for his supporters.

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Dozens of Students Among Over 200 Dead in Two Boat Disasters in Congo

A boat makes its way down the Congo River in 2021.

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California lawmakers pass AI safety bill SB 53 — but Newsom could still veto

The state's landmark safety bill sets new transparency requirements for large AI companies.

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Far-Right Rally in London Draws Huge Crowd and a Counterprotest

The divisive anti-immigrant agitator Tommy Robinson organized what he said was a free-speech festival for his supporters.

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'CU later': Georgia Tech jabs at Clemson and more top trolls from college football Week 3

Kicker Aidan Birr came up clutch for Yellow Jackets to secure statement win as time expired, and Georgia Tech brought energy on social media afterward.

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Highlights from the first day of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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Wakefield shock Hull KR to delay Shield lift

Hull Kingston Rovers' bid for the League Leaders Shield will go to the final round of matches after they are beaten by Wakefield Trinity.

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Mark Norell, Who Studied Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds, Dies at 68

His expeditions, including many to the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, yielded rare discoveries and led to exhibitions at the American Museum of Natural History.

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Noren shares lead as Hatton jumps into Wentworth title contention

Ryder Cup vice-captain Alex Noren delivered an incredible finish to take a share of the lead into the final round of the BMW PGA Championship, as Tyrrell Hatton charged into contention.

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Over 100,000 attend London rally led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson

Cofounder of anti-Islamist EDL says rally is for free speech, as protesters attack police and antiracism campaigners.

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Dominant Canada beat Australia to set up New Zealand semi

Canada score six tries on their way to an impressive 46-5 win over Australia to reach the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup at Ashton Gate in Bristol.

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'Not a project' - Postecoglou can't 'waste time' in Forest rebrand

Ange Postecoglou says his appointment at Nottingham Forest is not a "project" and he will seek to instantly implement a new style of play at the club.

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Somerset beat Hampshire in record chase to claim Vitality Blast Finals Day win

Will Smeed hit a brilliant 94 as Somerset completed a record Vitality Blast Finals Day chase to beat Hampshire by six wickets at Edgbaston on Saturday.

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Canada thrash Australia to set up New Zealand semi

Canada underline their credentials as Women's Rugby World Cup contenders with a superb victory over Australia in Bristol.

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Ireland 'excited' to try to break glass ceiling

No senior Irish side has ever won a knockout game at a Rugby World Cup - could Scott Bemand's squad be the first against France on Sunday?

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Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Israel’s Gaza siege

Activists from 40 countries sail from Tunisia to defy Israel’s blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.

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Nancy King, Jazz Singer Who Flew Under the Radar, Dies at 85

The jazz singer Nancy King in performance at the Jazz Standard in New York in 2006. Her improvisational skills were formidable, even by the standards of a music built on improvisation.

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Lyles 'in form of life' - but will it be enough to retain 100m crown?

American showman Noah Lyles claims he is in the form of his life - but will it be enough to retain his 100m title at the World Championships in Tokyo?

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xAI reportedly lays off 500 workers from data annotation team

Elon Musk's AI startup says it's shifting focus from generalist AI tutors to specialists.

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'Doing Luke Littler THINGS!' Double-double finish rescues crucial leg

Luke Littler follows up a 120 checkout with a double-double finish in his World Series of Darts match against Simon Whitlock.

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Rizzo celebrated at Wrigley retirement ceremony

Nearly a decade after helping the Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years, former first baseman Anthony Rizzo returned to Wrigley Field on Saturday to officially retire from playing whi...

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Police assaulted as far-right rally led by Tommy Robinson sparks clashes

More than 110,000 marched at Unite the Kingdom event in London, with 5,000 counter protesters nearbyPolice officers have been assaulted as they clashed with protesters at a “freedom of speech” fest...

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Video: Tens of thousands march in rival London protests over immigration

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in London on Saturday for an anti-immigration rally.

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Here’s the tech powering ICE’s deportation crackdown

From phone spyware and facial recognition to forensic phone hacking technology to databases and more, this tech powers Trump's deportation machine.

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Migrant return flights to France set to start next week

Dozens of migrants were detained in Dover last month under the new 'one in, one out' agreement between the UK and France.

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Steeplechaser stops race to help struggling foe

A show of sportsmanship between steeplechasers Tim Van de Velde and Carlos San Martin in an otherwise routine qualifying race might have been the highlight of a busy opening night at the track and...

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New Zealand see off spirited South Africa to reach semis

New Zealand are able to overcome a brilliant first-half performance from South Africa to go on to a comfortable 46-17 win in the Women's Rugby Union World Cup quarter-finals at Sandy Park.

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'I knew today would be tough' - Postecoglou defeat at Arsenal

Nottingham Forest's new boss Ange Postecoglou says expected his side to struggle against Arsenal as they did in their 3-0 loss after what he describes as a "really disruptive week".

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New signings shine as Arsenal power past Postecoglou's Forest

Arsenal showed the power of their transfer window as their new signings stole the show to earn a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, and a debut defeat for Ange Postecoglou.

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GB miss out on mixed 4x400m medal as USA snatch gold

Great Britain's mixed 4x400m relay team finish in fifth place while USA take the gold followed by the Netherlands and Belgium at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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Nepal's major parties say dissolved parliament must be reinstated

The House of Representatives was dissolved by the country's president, following deadly anti-corruption protests.

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Sainz's Dutch GP penalty rescinded after Williams appeal

Carlos Sainz's controversial Dutch Grand Prix penalty for colliding with Liam Lawson has been rescinded following an appeal from Williams.

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Black Ferns beat South Africa to reach semis

World champions New Zealand overcome a slow start and a spirited South Africa side to seal their spot in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

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GB miss out on first medal on opening night in Tokyo

Great Britain are unable to extend their run of global relay medals as the mixed 4x400m relay team fall short of the world podium in Tokyo.

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Weather, emotions and 'trump card' Nelson - how Scotland can beat England

How Scotland can beat England in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

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Olsen-Baker scores superb try for 'dreamy' New Zealand

New Zealand's Kaipo Olsen-Baker goes over for her second try of the game to give the reigning World Champions a 30-10 lead over South Africa in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Sandy...

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The stand-in superstar - Rowland steps up to replace Kildunne

Helena Rowland has largely been restricted to a World Cup bench role, but with Ellie Kildunne injured, her importance is clear as she starts at full-back for England against Scotland.

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What Are Ebike ‘Classes’ and What Do They Mean?

Electric bikes are broadly designated as Class 1, 2, or 3. What class it is determines what’s legal to ride and where.

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GB's Azu, Glave and Hughes through to 100m semi-finals

Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu and Zharnel Hughes progress to the 100m semi-finals with Romell Glave joining them after holding on to a non-automatic qualifying spot with a time of 10.00 at the World...

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'We escaped certain death': Israel intensifies Gaza City bombardment, forcing families to flee

A wave of heavy aerial attacks in recent days have triggered a surge in civilian displacement.

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Source: Patriots trading receiver Polk to Saints

The Saints are trading for Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.

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Syria’s oil heartland poisoned by decades of war, neglect, and inaction

War and neglect have turned Deir Az Zor’s oilfields into rivers of carcinogenic waste seeping into Syrian soil.

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When Mandelson met Maga: how Labour lord charmed Trump’s inner circle

Peter Mandelson was effective if controversial choice as ambassador before all went wrong ‘at worst possible time’Peter Mandelson was in his element. Lounging on a sofa one June evening at Butterwo...

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‘America, are we dating?’: Oasis finally wins over the US with triumphant tour

As the rock band played the final stop of their sold-out reunion tour near LA, it was clear: Liam and Noel Gallagher have become icons statesideAfter a crowd of nearly 90,000 finished singing Don’t...

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English cricket figure investigated over sexual assault and spiking allegations

A well-known figure within English cricket is being investigated by police over allegations of spiking two women and sexually assaulting one of them.

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Shock as GB's Muir crashes out of 1500m

Great Britain's Laura Muir crashes out of the World Athletics Championships, finishing eighth in her 1500m heat.

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Dolphins not planning to trade Hill, sources say

The Dolphins have no plans to trade Tyreek Hill and haven't received any calls from teams interested in the star wide receiver, sources told ESPN.

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Vols land 6-foot-3 Edwards, No. 2 recruit in '26

Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 2 player in the 2026 SportsCenter NEXT 100 class, has committed to Tennessee. The 6-foot-3 forward is the highest-rated recruit for the Lady Volunteers since 2019 and the...

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Attack on Qatar: Israel’s ever-expanding war

A wrecking ball out of control - Israel’s attack on Doha sends tremors around the world.

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‘My village is a graveyard’: Afghans describe devastation after earthquake

Thousands have been displaced and many have nowhere to shelter, just weeks before winter hits.

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British trio reach women's 100m semi-finals

Great Britain's Daryll Neita runs a season's best to win her heat with Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt also qualifying for the women's 100m semi-finals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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Big Businesses Are Doing Carbon Dioxide Removal All Wrong

The technology is needed to limit global warming. But corporations are supporting it in lieu of reducing emissions.

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Students among 18 killed in Myanmar strike on Rakhine schools: Armed group

Attack on two private schools in a village kills at least 18 people, most of them students, says the Arakan Army.

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Vitality Blast Finals Day: Lancashire vs Somerset - live scorecard & commentary

Vitality Blast Finals Day: Lancashire vs Somerset - live scorecard & commentary

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Vitality Blast Finals Day: Lancashire vs Somerset - live scorecard & commentary

Vitality Blast Finals Day: Lancashire vs Somerset - live scorecard & commentary

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Security News This Week: Jeffrey Epstein’s Yahoo Inbox Revealed

Plus: ICE deploys secretive phone surveillance tech, officials warn of Chinese surveillance tools in US highway infrastructure, and more.

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Vitality Blast Finals Day: Northamptonshire vs Hampshire after Somerset reach final

Vitality Blast Finals Day: Northamptonshire vs Hampshire

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USA's Crouser, mixed relay open worlds with golds

U.S. shot put thrower Ryan Crouser made it three world championships in a row to go with his three straight Olympic golds, while the American 4x400 mixed relay team built a lead that not even comeb...

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Zinc Roofs Give Paris Its Signature Look. But They Are a Nightmare in Heat.

As climate change helps fuel more severe heat waves, the city is struggling between maintaining its architectural heritage and keeping apartments livable.

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South Africa inflict record-breaking loss on All Blacks

Highlights from the Rugby Championship clash between New Zealand and South Africa in Wellington.

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Video: Who is Nepal’s new prime minister and what challenges does she face?

Following deadly protests across Nepal, the country has appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim PM.

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Trump tells NATO members they must move first on Russia sanctions over Ukraine

Trump tells NATO members they need to cut off Russia energy purchases before he will take bigger steps to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine.

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Down but not out! Beamish falls in steeplechase but still qualifies

New Zealand's Geordie Beamish falls on the last lap of his 3000m steeplechase heat but recovers to finish second and qualify for the final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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‘Extreme nausea’: Are EVs causing car sickness – and what can be done?

Phil Bellamy’s daughters refuse to ride in his electric car without travel sickness tablets. Are there other solutions?It was a year in to driving his daughter to school in his new electric vehicle...

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In Toronto, a Spotlight on Canadian Films

Ryan Reynolds flashed an image of the Canadian actor John Candy, who died in 1994 and is the subject of a new documentary.

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Gear News of the Week: Google’s Next-Gen Nest Cams Are Coming, and Sony Debuts a New Xperia Phone

Plus: Qualcomm unveils Quick Charge 5+, Solo Stove has an easier-to-light firepit, Nikon debuts a cinema camera, and xMEMS upgrades the bass on its headphone tech.

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India’s Modi visits Manipur state two years after ethnic clashes

The northeastern state has been bitterly divided since May 2023 when ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki broke out.

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Nepal’s New Government Calls Elections. Its Critics Cry Foul.

Sushila Karki, a former Supreme Court chief justice who was appointed as interim leader, made speed a priority in a process that other jurists deem unconstitutional.

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WNBA playoff predictions: Can anyone prevent Lynx-Aces Finals matchup?

From the first round to Finals MVP, we predict whether Minnesota can hold off red-hot Las Vegas and the field.

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Brazil Defies Trump’s Demands by Convicting Bolsonaro

Security officers at Brazil’s Supreme Court in Brasília this month.

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Extreme Heat Spurs New Laws Aimed at Protecting Workers Worldwide

A construction worker in Boston in July, when temperatures were in the 90s. Boston passed a law this summer requiring city projects to have a “heat illness prevention plan.”

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Trump Administration Questions Colombia’s Anti-Drug Efforts and Weighs Cutting Aid

Soldiers standing amid a coca crop in Cúcuta, Colombia, in 2020. Colombia is the world’s top producer of cocaine, but it has also been a key ally of the United States in trying to combat the drug t...

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A Chaotic Showdown Over Election Integrity in India

Protesters in Kolkata, India, last month after the country’s election commission announced the revision of voter rolls ahead of elections in the state of Bihar.

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Emmys 2025 predictions: who will win and who should win?

The year’s biggest night in television sees plenty of nominations for Severance, The Studio, The White Lotus and Adolescence – but who will win?It’s that time of year again, where you consider all...

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Charlie Kirk's widow: 'You have no idea what you have just unleashed'

Erika Kirk said Charlie Kirk's mission will continue, and thanked law enforcement and President Trump for supporting her family in the aftermath of her husband's death.

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Colombian court rules Meta was wrong to bar porn star's Instagram account

The nation's highest court says the tech firm removed Esperanza Gómez's account without clear justification.

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BMW PGA Championship latest: Ryder Cup stars among early starters to R3

All the latest golf scores from around the world, including the DP World Tour's BMW PGA Championship, the PGA Tour's Procore Championship and other tournaments.

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Returning in quarter-final a huge ask for Wafer

Former Ireland captain and BBC Sport columnist Nichola Fryday says the first 20 minutes of Sunday's quarter-final against France will probably feel like the hardest game Aoife Wafer has ever played.

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Nepal sets March 5 vote, restrictions eased as interim gov’t takes charge

The Himalayan nation picks its first ever female prime minister to head the interim government after deadly unrest.

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Barça boss Flick slams Spain over Yamal injury

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick accused Spain of "not taking care" of Lamine Yamal during the international break after he was ruled out of Sunday's match.

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‘I’ve seen so many people go down rabbit holes’: Patricia Lockwood on losing touch with reality

The Priestdaddy author on quitting social media, Maga conspiracies and how her second novel grew out of a period of post-Covid maniaThere is a thing Patricia Lockwood does whenever she spots a prie...

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Transfer rumors, news: Serie A clubs queue up for Zirkzee

Juventus are leading the Serie A clubs vying to bring in Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Woman held by Taliban warns British couple 'dying' in prison

Faye Hall was arrested with Peter and Barbie Reynolds in February, and released after two months.

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What's next now that Trump's 'crime emergency' in D.C. has ended? Residents weigh in

President Trump's crime emergency in Washington, D.C., has ended. But both supporters and critics in D.C. say it will have lasting change.

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Ai Weiwei and the lost backpack: A Chinese exile’s brush with bureaucracy

Artist's encounter with a railway 'lost and found' highlights the difficulties of those forced to leave their countries.

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'It may be a chess match' - Canelo v Crawford predictions

The world of boxing gives their predictions for Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez v Terence Crawford in Las Vegas.

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England still see 'weaknesses' as 'different' Scotland eye World Cup upset

England head coach John Mitchell says his side will aim to "hunt weaknesses" that he feels remain in Scotland's "improved" side in Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash.

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Hosts Japan celebrate first medal as athletes battle Tokyo heat

Japan celebrates the return of a premier global sporting event to Tokyo with a world medal in a curtain-raising 35km race walk event contested in brutal conditions.

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My cultural awakening: a Bastille show helped me get over my crippling Covid-era anxiety

I was afraid to be near people for two-and-a-half years, but then I got a chance to meet the band I loved – and the experience changed everythingI have always had a degree of health anxiety, b...

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Wealthy parents rush to give children their assets as tougher UK inheritance tax rules loom

Big family enterprises, which previously paid no IHT, will face tax of 20% on value above £1m from AprilIt is a great time to be a rich kid in Britain, according to the advisers, lawyers and accoun...

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‘It isn’t just a teen romance’: why millennial women love The Summer I Turned Pretty

As coming-of-age drama nears its end, part of its appeal is nostalgia for the noughties shows viewers grew up withIt was billed as a show for teenagers, but you would be hard pressed to find a mill...

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Record-breaking Salt: I want to become best in the world

Record-breaking opener Phil Salt said that he wants to be the "best in the world" after he notched England's highest T20I score of 141 not out.

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Argentina punish Australia in narrow Rugby Championship win

Santiago Carreras scored 23 points off the tee as Argentina punished Australia's poor discipline in a 28-26 win in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

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All Blacks suffer record defeat as South Africa run riot

New Zealand suffered their heaviest defeat of all time in a 43-10 home loss to South Africa in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

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We want girls around globe to achieve their dreams - Kang

London City Lionesses owner Michele Kang talks to BBC Sport's Emma Sanders about how she intends to take the club and sport to a new level through her multi-club ownership model.

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'We owe it to Charlie': Students at school where Kirk was killed vow to continue his debates

The killing has thrown the school and its students into the centre of America's political divide.

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TV tonight: Pomp and Circumstance galore as the Proms conclude in bombastic style

A feast of festive flag-waving at the Royal Albert Hall. Plus, more entertaining silliness as The Count of Monte Cristo continues. Here’s what to watch this evening6.55pm, BBC TwoFrom the soundtrac...

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‘Like walking through time’: as glaciers retreat, new worlds are being created in their wake

As Swiss glaciers melt at an ever-faster rate, new species move in and flourish, but entire ecosystems and an alpine culture can be lost• Photographs by Nicholas JR WhiteFrom the slopes behind the...

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The Girlfriend to Jade: the week in rave reviews

The oedipal thriller with Robin Wright raises the household temperature to nail-biting, while Jade Thirlwall goes solo with groove. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s...

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UK workers wary of AI despite Starmer’s push to increase uptake, survey finds

Exclusive: A third of those polled do not tell bosses about use of tools and half think AI threatens the social structureIt is the work shortcut that dare not speak its name. A third of people do n...

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From Spinal Tap II to Ed Sheeran : your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

The mock rockers are back with a long-awaited sequel to their comedy classic, and the relentlessly prolific troubadour delivers the first album of a proposed quartetSpinal Tap II: The End Continues...

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People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk

Some GOP officials want to clamp down on perceived expressions of schadenfreude about Charlie Kirk's death. Conservative activists are publicizing social media posts that are "celebrating" his death.

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The California redistricting measure cites Texas, highlighting the partisan stakes

A ballot measure in California will ask voters if they OK a new congressional map. In a sign of how rare the proposal is, it specifically cites Texas Republicans' new districts in the measure's title.

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More Nato countries deploy aircraft and troops to shore up Poland

Denmark, France and Germany have joined a new mission to bolster the military alliance's eastern flank after Russian drones flew into Poland on Wednesday.

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Why the Israeli military is widely accused of avoiding accountability

Most of Israel's internal investigations of suspected war crimes close with no accountability.

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The Perilous Path to Escape Gaza City

Gazans have had to load up their lives in search of refuge multiple times throughout the war. As thousands were forced to flee again this week, a Times photographer joined them heading south.

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Zinc Roofs Give Paris Its Signature Look. But They Are a Nightmare in Heat.

As climate change helps fuel more severe heat waves, the city is struggling between maintaining its architectural heritage and keeping apartments livable.

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Charlie Kirk killing invoked to bolster UK’s largest far-right rally in decades

Tommy Robinson, Steve Bannon, Ant Middleton and Joey Mannarino among names to speak at London eventThe killing of Charlie Kirk is being used by Tommy Robinson to mobilise support before what is exp...

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7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia’s Far East

Dangerous tsunami waves were possible at coastlines near the epicenter, according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning System.

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Nigerian chef attempts to make world's largest pot of jollof rice

Hilda Baci and a team of assistants took several hours to complete the popular West African dish.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,297

Here are the key events on day 1,297 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Charlie Kirk's widow pays tribute to husband's legacy

Erika Kirk vows to fight on against 'evil-doers' in her first statement since her husband's death.

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Electrons that act like photons reveal a quantum secret

Quantum materials, defined by their photon-like electrons, are opening new frontiers in material science. Researchers have synthesized organic compounds that display a universal magnetic behavior t...

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Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understands

Sources say that the prime minister was not aware of new emails between Mandelson and Epstein when he defended the former UK ambassador to the US at PMQs.

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Britain's Jones into semi-finals amid chase for first WTA title

Great Britain's Fran Jones is into the semi-final of the Sao Paulo Open as she chases the first WTA Tour title of her career.

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Today's live rugby scores: Rugby Championship, Women's World Cup and more

Today's live rugby scores: Rugby Championship, Women's World Cup and more

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LIVE: Police arrest 22-year-old Tyler Robinson for Charlie Kirk’s murder

Robinson was arrested on charges of aggravated murder and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm.

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