Why Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
Months of planning have gone into the state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-09-15
First ‘one in, one out’ deportation flight reportedly takes off without migrants
Group of people who crossed Channel by boat understood not to have been on Air France plane after legal challengeThe first flight to France carrying people who crossed the Channel under Keir Starme...
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John Penton, ‘Godfather’ of Off-Road Racing, Dies at 100
He set a transcontinental motorcycling speed record, and then helped to revolutionize off-road riding with his own brand of nimble bikes.
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Reeves to host bosses of UK and US financial firms as Trump visit begins
Chancellor hosting Downing Street talks with treasury secretary, which are aimed at securing more US investmentRachel Reeves will host the bosses of top US and UK financial firms in Downing Street...
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Quality not there - Scholes criticises Man Utd transfer strategy
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes the club messed up badly with their summer transfer strategy and lack the "quality" needed to fit manager Ruben Amorim's controversial 3-4-3 system.
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How AI Is Upending Politics, Tech, the Media, and More
At WIRED's AI Power Summit Monday, industry executives and officials discussed the impact artificial intelligence is having on every corner of society—and where it goes from here.
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What is the significance of the largest far-right rally to be held in UK?
Up to 150,000 people attend protest against immigration organised by far-right leader Tommy Robinson.
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Spanish PM calls for Israel’s ban from sporting events over Gaza genocide
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says Israel must face the same sporting sanctions as Russia did after Ukraine war.
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Hillsborough Law will include duty of candour
The proposed law would force public bodies to co-operate with investigations into major disasters.
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Hillsborough law will mean serious wrongdoing is punished, says Lammy
Deputy PM says legislation will ensure public officials have duty to act with ‘honesty and integrity at all times’The guilty escape justice. Well, not any more | David LammyPublic servants who deli...
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Hillsborough, Grenfell, Windrush, the Post Office scandal: the guilty escape justice. Well, not any more | David Lammy
The Hillsborough campaigners have always said those who harm and mislead the public must be held to account. A new law, in their name, will do thatDavid Lammy is deputy prime minister and secretary...
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NASA Sets Launch Coverage for Space Weather Missions
NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch and launch activities for an observatory designed to study space weather and explore and map the boundaries of our solar neighborhood. Launching with IM...
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Key takeaways from Qatar’s emergency summit after Israeli attack
Leaders from across the Arab and Islamic world united in Doha for an emergency summit to condemn Israel's actions.
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Trump World’s Deals With the U.A.E.
We dug deeper into lucrative transactions involving the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm and the United Arab Emirates.
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Arab, Muslim leaders unite at Doha summit following Israeli attack
Israel's attack on Hamas negotiators in Doha brought together dozens of Arab and Muslim leaders for a show of unity.
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Divergent raises $290M to expand production of specialized military parts
Divergent Technologies' new round will help the company expand its manufacturing footprint across the U.S.
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France's Berthoumieu handed World Cup-ending 12-match biting ban
France flanker Axelle Berthoumieu will miss the World Cup semi-final against England after being banned for 12 matches for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer in Sunday's quarter-final.
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France's Berthoumieu misses semi with 12-match biting ban
France back row Axelle Berthoumieu has been banned for 12 matches after being cited for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer - and misses Saturday's semi-final against England.
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Apple MacOS Tahoe 26: Top New Features to Try Today
MacOS Tahoe 26 brings a slew of new features, from a dedicated Games app to a revamped Spotlight function. You can now try them out for yourself.
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Italian skier Franzoso dies after training crash
Italian skier Matteo Franzoso dies following a training crash in Chile on Saturday in which he suffered a major head injury.
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NASA Awards Safety, Mission Assurance Services Contract
NASA has selected Bastion Technologies Inc. of Houston to provide safety and mission assurance services for the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The Safety and Mission...
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The Top New Features in Apple WatchOS 26
Apple’s new additions this year include a wrist-flick gesture to dismiss a call and a personalized Workout Buddy to tell you when you “crushed it.”
wired.com
Young People Suing Trump Over Climate Have Their Day in Federal Court
The Russell Smith Federal Courthouse in Missoula, Mont., where arguments will be made.
nytimes.com
NFL Week 2's top performance? Check the fan-voted 'Himmy' Award leaderboard
Brandon Aubrey won the fan-voted 'Himmy' Award for Week 2's top player over for Jared Goff, Fred Warner and Malik Nabers.
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Crime Crackdown: Law & Order or Political Play?
Why is the US President cracking down on crime, when crime rates are falling nationwide? We dive deep into the facts.
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Awake’s new app requires heavy sleepers to complete tasks in order to turn off the alarm
Unlike traditional alarm clocks that can be silenced with a simple tap, Awake is intended to actively engage users' brains to ensure they fully wake up.
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Eddie Giacomin, Rangers’ Goalie and Fan Favorite, Dies at 86
Eddie Giacomin of the New York Rangers during an N.H.L. All-Star game in the late 1960s. He thrilled the Madison Square Garden crowds by wandering beyond his goal crease to stifle opponents’ rushes.
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RAF Typhoon jets ready to shoot down drones over Poland, UK says
‘Nato is responding with unity and strength’ to Russian threats, says John HealeyRAF Typhoon jets will be deployed within days to shoot down drones over Poland and other Nato allies in eastern Euro...
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Ireland begin maiden Pro League campaign in Dublin
Ireland Women will begin their maiden FIH Pro League campaign in Dublin in December.
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Record numbers of Americans have applied for UK citizenship because of London’s values, says Khan
Ahead of Donald Trump’s state visit, the mayor of London hit back at US critics of the capital’s crime rates and diverse populationThe mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has said a record number of Ameri...
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‘Our children matter’: parents protest against government’s Send overhaul plans
Concerns grow about potential cuts to educational support as Lib Dem leader addresses rally at WestminsterParents fearful about the government’s plans to overhaul special needs education in England...
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Who were the key figures at the Unite the Kingdom rally in London?
At the march attended by at least 110,000 people, Tommy Robinson was joined by some influential supportersBritain witnessed one of the largest far-right demonstrations in recent memory on Saturday...
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Turn Your Old Tech Into Art—Now With a 20% Discount
Grid Studio is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a 20 percent off sitewide sale. Its art pieces include deconstructed iPhones, Game Boys, and even the original Samsung Galaxy S.
wired.com
NASA Analysis Shows Sun’s Activity Ramping Up
It looked like the Sun was heading toward a historic lull in activity. That trend flipped in 2008, according to new research. The Sun has become increasingly active since 2008, a new NASA study sho...
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The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
Your iPhone just got an update. Liquid Glass, iPad multitasking, and call screening—take a look at Apple’s new features in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.
wired.com
Russia Tests Hypersonic Missile at NATO’s Doorstep—and Shares the Video
Russian military exercises near NATO borders follow the recent incursion of Russian drones into the airspace of Poland and Romania, further stoking tensions with the West.
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Apple’s iOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass design is now available to everyone
Apple's iOS 26 update with Liquid Glass redesign is available to all eligible iPhone users starting today.
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Weakening net zero policy ‘will spook investors’, warns UK’s climate adviser
Nigel Topping says shifting course risks deterring capital, as he urges ministers to hold firm on green transitionWeakening or changing net zero policy would deter investors and spook financial mar...
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What did Elon Musk say at far-right UK rally and did his remarks break the law?
X owner accused of using ‘dangerous and inflammatory’ language at protest organised by Tommy Robinson• No 10 condemns language used by Musk at UK rally as ‘dangerous’Downing Street has condemned El...
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UK government ‘disappointed’ charges dropped against men accused of spying for China
Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry were due to go on trial next month charged with breaching Official Secrets ActThe government says it is “extremely disappointed” by a decision to drop charges...
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Danny Kruger takes Reform back to full strength – so who’ll be next to quit? | John Crace
Nigel’s gang has its own ‘one in, one out’ policy, having lost two MPs since the election – now it’s all eyes on the next one to exitNigel Farage has always been keen on a “one in – one out” polic...
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Inside the Shift at Disrupt: Building Community and Scaling in the AI Era
Nirav Tolia (Nextdoor), Jane Alexander (CapitalG), and Vanessa Larco (Premise, NEA) join TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (Oct 27–29, SF) to share strategies for building resilient companies and scaling in...
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British soldier faces trial over Northern Ireland’s Bloody Sunday killings
The first-ever trial of a former British soldier accused of murder during the 1972 massacre began in Belfast on Monday.
aljazeera.com
Surprising Presence at Belarus-Russia War Games: Two American Observers
The invitation by Belarus came as its autocratic leader has been trying to improve relations with the Trump administration, which has been receptive.
nytimes.com
OpenAI upgrades Codex with a new version of GPT-5
OpenAI's AI coding agent, Codex, can now spend anywhere from a few seconds to several hours on a task, thanks to a new, customized version of GPT-5.
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Connecting Educators with NASA Data: Learning Ecosystems Northeast in Action
One of the challenges many teachers face year after year is a sense of working alone. Despite the constant interaction with students many questions often linger: Did the lesson stick? Will students...
nasa.gov
‘A strangely magical place’: how the world’s smallest theatre made its community-led comeback
Created in 1997 and once a Victorian toilet, the 10 sq metre venue was at risk of demolition until the residents of Malvern, Worcestershire, stepped inPerched on a sign above a tiny stage draped wi...
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'Prepare for a battle', Kerr warns 1500m rivals
Great Britain's defending world champion Josh Kerr is through to the final of the men's 1500m in Tokyo, but Olympic champion Cole Hocker is out.
bbc.com
Hundreds of Google AI Workers Were Fired Amid Fight Over Working Conditions
Over 200 contractors who work on improving Google’s AI products, including Gemini and AI Overviews, have been laid off, sources say. It’s the latest development in a conflict over pay and alleged p...
wired.com
Arab-Islamic summit: Qatar’s emir vows to ‘confront Israeli aggression’
The emir accuses Israel of trying to 'thwart negotiations' for Gaza ceasefire, as he warns against Israeli expansionism.
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The Muslim world must move from words to action
Pakistan's top diplomat, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, says the Muslim bloc must move beyond rhetoric to concrete action.
aljazeera.com
'Lot's of ways' to mark Welsh sportswomen - Grey-Thompson
Former world marathon record holder Steve Jones is the 18th sportsman to be immortalised by a statue in Wales, but there are none depicting sportswomen.
bbc.com
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4655-4660: Boxworks With a View
Written by Sharon Wilson Purdy, Planetary Geologist at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Earth planning date: Friday Sept. 12, 2025 Curiosity continues to image, analyze, and traverse t...
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Musk's language was abhorrent, says home secretary
Shabana Mahmood says the tech billionaire "doesn't get to mess with British democracy" after Musk calls for dissolution of Parliament.
bbc.com
USA Today Enters Its Gen AI Era With a Chatbot
DeeperDive, a new tool that converses with readers, is an effort to beat the AI industry at its own game.
wired.com
World Athletics medal table - and what's on Tuesday?
The schedule and medal before day four of the World Athletics Championship, where Faith Kipyegon is going for gold in the women's 1500m.
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PayPal adds new one-to-one payment links that will soon support crypto
PayPal introduces 1:1 direct payment links that will soon support crypto.
techcrunch.com
Belarus and Russia stage joint military drills
The BBC's Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, reports from joint manoeuvres by Russia and Belarus, as part of the Zapad 2025 (West 2025) military drills.
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JD Vance hosts 'The Charlie Kirk Show,' paying tribute with top White House officials
The broadcast was a striking reminder of Kirk's influence, both as a leader in the young conservative space and a behind-the-scenes political player who helped shape President Trump's agenda.
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How an Emirati Royal Won the Battle for A.I. Chips
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates secured a tentative A.I. chip deal with the United States. His company also struck a $2 billion deal with President Trump’s crypto sta...
nytimes.com
Cowboys beat Giants in overtime after epic fourth quarter
The Dallas Cowboys triumph in overtime after an outrageous fourth-quarter battle with the New York Giants.
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Party conference season is here – and it’s a spectacle beyond redemption | Zoe Williams
The whole pantomime is meaningless. The leader makes his or her speech, the commentariat falls upon it, and to anyone half normal reality simply continues, undisturbedConference season has arrived...
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‘There’s magic, blood and gore!’ Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton on touring Inside No 9 – and being megastars in China
As the show based on their cult TV hit goes on the road, the duo discuss haunted theatres, feeling like arthritic swans and what it was like being mobbed in ShanghaiHow do you make a shopping centr...
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College football betting lines: Texas Tech, Utah head into ranked Big 12 clash
This week's odds and FPI predictions for Auburn-Oklahoma, Texas Tech-Utah and every top 25 matchup.
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Who are the 57 members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation?
Representatives from the Arab and Muslim world have gathered in Doha to respond to Israel’s attack on Qatar.
aljazeera.com
Australian bird of the year 2025: create your own bird art with colouring sheets from Pete Cromer
Download one or many of our beautiful colouring sheets from artist Pete CromerNominate your favourite bird for this year’s shortlistPete Cromer’s signature artwork provides the distinctive look of...
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UK-US nuclear deal: what does it mean and will it really lead to a ‘golden age’?
Starmer announced multibillion-pound link-up to build ‘mini-nukes’ likely to be signed during Trump visitUK and US line up string of deals to build modular nuclear reactors in BritainBritain is on...
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Charlie Kirk suspect linked to crime scene by DNA, says FBI chief
Kash Patel says Tyler Robinson's DNA was found on towel wrapping suspected murder weapon.
bbc.com
Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for 14th time
Sweden's Armand Duplantis broke the men's pole vault world record for a 14th time on his way to gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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Sources: Commanders' Daniels has knee injury
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has a knee injury that has his status for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders in question, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
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Vikes QB McCarthy likely out with ankle injury
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will likely be ruled out of Sunday's game vs. the Bengals due to an ankle injury, coach Kevin O'Connell said.
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Duplantis breaks pole vault world record to win gold in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis sails over the bar to set 14th pole vault record at the World Athletic Championships.
aljazeera.com
Can the EU and NATO impose tariffs on India and China, as Trump wants?
In an effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, the US president proposes tariffs targeting Putin's major trading partners.
aljazeera.com
Kerr joined by Wightman & Gourley in 1500m final
Josh Kerr is ready for a "real battle" to defend his World Athletics Championships 1500m title and will be joined by fellow Scots Jake Wightman and Neil Gourley in Wednesday's final.
bbc.com
India-Pakistan Tensions Hit New Pitch With Cricket Snub
The Indian captain, Suryakumar Yadav, right, and a teammate, Shivam Dube, after their win in an Asia Cup cricket game against Pakistan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Helicopter Training for Artemis Missions
NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick (left) and Mark Vande Hei (right) prepare to fly out to a landing zone in the Rocky Mountains as part of the certification run for the NASA Artemis course on Aug. 2...
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By popular demand: 10 extra exhibit tables open at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Back by overwhelming demand, we’ve added 10 more exhibit tables to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — and this will be the final release before they sell out. This is your last chance to showcase your compa...
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Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport
Pedro Sánchez says Israel should be treated in the same way as Russia over its war in Ukraine.
bbc.com
No 10 condemns language used by Elon Musk at far-right UK rally as ‘dangerous’
Comments follow remarks by Keir Starmer who is under pressure to be more proactive in defence of diversity UK politics live – latest updatesDowning Street has fiercely condemned Elon Musk for using...
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Arab and Muslim leaders gather in Doha after Israeli attack
Arab and Muslim leaders are meeting in Doha for an emergency summit after Israel’s unprecedented attack on the city.
aljazeera.com
Bob Vylan gig in Netherlands cancelled after frontman makes comments about death of Charlie Kirk
The 013 venue in Tilburg says ‘new statements go too far’, while band responds that ‘at no point was Kirk’s death celebrated’The punk duo Bob Vylan have had a gig cancelled after their frontman Bob...
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Dreamgirls set for Broadway return with worldwide search to find stars
Musical, which originated on Broadway in 1981, will return in 2026 with auditions taking place in cities across the worldThe hit musical Dreamgirls will return to Broadway with a global search to f...
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GB trio reach 1500m final as Olympic champion Hocker disqualified
GB's Jake Wightman, Josh Kerr and Neil Gourley qualify for the the men's 1500m finals while USA's Olympic Champion Cole Hocker is disqualified at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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'What a legend!' Duplantis clears 6.30m to break world record
Armand Duplantis breaks the men's pole vault world record for the 14th time, clearing 6.30m attempt after winning gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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Duplantis soars to 14th world record and third world title
Armand Duplantis soars to his 14th world record as the Swedish superstar continues his pole vault domination by winning a third consecutive world title.
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Zoom’s Eric Yuan and Emergence’s Santi Subotovsky on navigating the second act at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Zoom CEO Eric Yuan and Emergence Capital General Partner Santi Subotovsky will join the Going Public Stage at Disrupt 2025 in a session called "What Comes After Breakout Success?." Join 10,000+ tec...
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Stats behind England's 31-match record winning run
England surpass their own best winning streak across men's and women's international rugby union by recording a 31st successive victory.
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World Cup winner Nienaber extends Leinster stay
Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber signs a contract extension to remain at the province until the end of the 2026-27 campaign.
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Suspect in Madeleine McCann Disappearance Refuses Interview With UK Police
Christian Brückner, the main suspect in the 2007 disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann in Portugal, at his trial on unrelated sexual assault charges in Braunschweig, Germany, in 2024.
nytimes.com
‘We were being watched by the KGB’: how Scorpions made Wind of Change
‘A guy from our record company told me to take out the whistling. I said no way. When the song went through the roof, he came to me, bent over and said, “Kick my ass!”’Being a West German band made...
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'There's your surprise!' Kambundji wins stunning 100m hurdles gold
Switzerland's Ditaji Kambundji wins the women's 100m hurdles with Nigeria's Tobi Amusan taking silver and USA's Grace Stark taking bronze at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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Men jailed for attempting to bewitch and kill Zambia's president
The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.
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Fall guy Beamish wins dramatic steeplechase gold with final surge
New Zealand's Geordie Beamish - who fell in his heat - denies defending champion Soufiane El Bakkali a third successive world title to take gold with Kenya's Edmund Serem taking bronze in the men's...
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Trump says Venezuela 'sending drugs, gang members' as tensions rise
Tension has been running high between the two countries since the US deployed war ships to the South Caribbean.
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U.S. and China Conclude Talks With ‘Framework’ on TikTok Sale
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, center, and Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, far right, speaking with reporters following trade talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at the fore...
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‘I always wondered what it would be like up there’: artist Paul Cocksedge on his Nelson’s-eye view of London
The London design festival installation uses AI to imagine the panorama from the top of the column, from the 1840s, through the Blitz and swinging 60s, and into the futureArtist Paul Cocksedge is b...
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MP Danny Kruger says Tory party ‘is over’ as he defects to Reform
East Wiltshire MP says he hopes others follow his path and accuses former party of clinging to ‘defunct institutions’UK politics live – latest updatesThe MP Danny Kruger has defected from the Conse...
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Spotify will now let free users pick and play tracks
Spotify is adding new features for free customers that let them pick and play tracks.
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91-year-old author Maureen Duffy wins Pioneer prize launched by Bernardine Evaristo
The RSL president has set up a new literary award for female writers over 60 using the £100,000 she herself won through the Women’s prizeAuthor Bernardine Evaristo is using the £100,000 she won thr...
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‘The live music bedrock has vanished’: gig venue closures from Oxford to Birmingham
In UK cities full of musicians, the fast-shrinking nightlife scene is leaving artists with nowhere to play. We asked how it is affecting our readers‘There’s just not that much on offer in Cambridge...
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Nepal’s PM Karki appoints ministers after deadly Gen Z protests
The interim leader and her new team will govern the country until elections are held in early March.
aljazeera.com
Indonesia’s climate ambitions can’t shine in the dark
The Indonesian government cannot pursue an ambitious climate agenda while neglecting its human rights obligations.
aljazeera.com
7 Best Automatic Litter Boxes (2025), Tested and Reviewed
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
wired.com
Solo review – joyful yet heartbreaking story of drag artist consumed by toxic relationships
Théodore Pellerin is outstanding as Simon, a performer navigating a bullying boyfriend and a distant mother in Sophie Dupuis’s sad and celebratory filmThéodore Pellerin is a star, and director Soph...
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Photo booth fans chase down the vanishing machines: ‘Kissing inside one is really fun’
Analog obsessives flocked to the International Photobooth Convention in New York City to draw the curtains – and shoot their shotsHolly Varah bartends at a dive in Port Townsend, Washington. Until...
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Harvard Law to AI: MarqVision lands $48M to combat brand abuse
How a Harvard Law grad turned YC founder raised $48M to fight brand abuse in the AI era
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Theatre Picasso review – Pablo tears reality apart in a riotous celebration of his raging genius
Tate Modern, LondonFrom filthy kissing to bullfights, fascists and drag acts, the artist who shattered visual conventions is thrillingly, forcefully alive in this illuminating showThe Acrobat sums...
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Avatars for Astronaut Health to Fly on NASA’s Artemis II
NASA announced a trailblazing experiment that aims to take personalized medicine to new heights. The experiment is part of a strategic plan to gather valuable scientific data during the Artemis II...
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Artists speak out for Palestine at Emmy Awards
Artists at the Emmy Awards in the US spoke out against the genocide in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Google’s huge new Essex datacentre to emit 570,000 tonnes of CO2 a year
Exclusive: Planning documents show impact of Thurrock ‘hyperscale’ unit as UK attempts to ramp up AI capacityBusiness live – latest updatesA new Google datacentre in Essex is expected to emit more...
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New legal challenge to plan for Spurs football academy in London park
Campaigners crowdfund £26,000 to seek judicial review of move to construct pitches in wildlife-rich areaCampaigners are mounting another legal challenge to the building of a women’s football academ...
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How protests over Israeli team ended Spain’s Vuelta cycling race
Pro-Palestinian protesters forced Spain’s Vuelta cycling race to be abandoned on its final day.
aljazeera.com
Turkiye court adjourns case challenging CHP opposition party’s congress
The postponed hearing could lead to the removal of Ozgur Ozel, the Republican People's Party's chairman.
aljazeera.com
GB's Donovan dives for spot in 400m hurdles semi-final
Great Britain's Tyri Donovan secures his spot in the men's 400m hurdles semi-finals after he dives across the finish line at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Indian billionaire family's private zoo cleared of 'foul play'
India's top court had formed a special team to investigate allegations that animals were mistreated at Vantara.
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From shocking short stories to a talking foetus: Ian McEwan’s 10 best books – ranked!
As the author’s future-set novel, What We Can Know, hits shelves, we assesses his top 10 works – from chilling short stories to Booker prize-winning satireTwo old friends, composer Clive Linle...
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The Fleeting Fantasy of a King Who Would Return to Save Nepal
A statue of Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital. He was king of Nepal from 1955 until his death in 1972.
nytimes.com
High Noon heads for the West End as Billy Crudup takes on Gary Cooper role
The Tony award-winning actor will play the marshal in a London stage adaptation of the 1952 western that won Cooper an OscarBilly Crudup is to take on the role that won Gary Cooper an Oscar in a ne...
theguardian.com
Whole-Genome Sequencing Will Change Pregnancy
At WIRED Health 2025, Orchid CEO Noor Siddiqui and the genomics pioneer George Church laid out their view of the future of genetic screening.
wired.com
Netanyahu and Rubio stick to established Israeli-US narrative on Gaza war
Netanyahu reiterates Israel takes "full responsibility" for Qatar attack; Rubio says Hamas must 'cease to exist'.
aljazeera.com
Shrouded dolls in Stockholm honour Gaza’s killed children
Activists placed shrouded dolls in front of the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm to symbolise children killed in Gaza.
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Mozart’s Women: A Musical Journey review – Lauren Laverne helms an insight-free night that goes out with a bang
Coliseum, LondonIf you wanted to learn about the composer’s female influences, you would have been disappointed – but the arias eventually built to an electric climaxEnglish National Opera’s first...
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Images show destruction of Gaza City by Israeli attacks
Israel's war has killed over 64,871 and displaced hundreds of thousands, leaving many vulnerable in destroyed zones.
aljazeera.com
Russian occupiers brought death and intimidation to Kherson: Ukrainian teen
Evhen Ihnatov remembers the eight months of tragedy and bewilderment he lived through in 2022.
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'A heart as big as his smile' - Hatton's family pay tribute
The family of Ricky Hatton say the former world champion "had a heart as big as his smile".
bbc.com
Small Acts of Love review – tragedy and tenderness in Lockerbie eulogy
Citizens theatre, GlasgowThe people of a small Scottish town offer hope to bereaved families in the aftermath of the 1988 bombing in a moving music-theatre showWhat a joy to hear applause again in...
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‘Forget Adolescence – this is the real victory!’ The biggest shocks from the Emmy awards
Adolescence may seem to have dominated. But the night truly belonged to Seth Rogen and the most awarded comedy of all time …From the moment the nominations were announced in July, it was clear that...
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‘Indie boy gone bad’: the Hidden Cameras on their kinky, clubland inspired new sound
From his early 00s ‘gay church folk music’ via country-tinged indie, Joel Gibb has always been an outlier. Now he is back with an album of synthy pop pumpersAt a recent Monday night gig in London,...
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WIRED Health Recap: Cancer Vaccines, CRISPR Breakthroughs, and More
This year’s WIRED Health summit in Boston featured Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel, CNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, and a day’s worth of insights and provocative conversations.
wired.com
The Next Era of Gene Editing Will Be Disease Agnostic
At the WIRED Health summit, pioneer David Liu said his lab is on the verge of revealing a new gene-editing technique that could target multiple unrelated diseases.
wired.com
India court stays key provisions of controversial new law on Muslim properties
The court refused to strike down the entire law saying "the grant of stay is only in the rarest of rare category".
bbc.com
Arab-Islamic summit expected to yield concrete measures against Israel
Iran’s president urges Muslim nations to sever ties with Israel - but it's unclear whether measures will go that far.
aljazeera.com
Germany’s ruling CDU wins local elections in key state, as AfD surges
Nationalist party nearly triples share of vote in western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, preliminary results show.
aljazeera.com
Scientists are closing in on Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA
A groundbreaking project is piecing together Leonardo da Vinci’s genetic profile by tracing his lineage across 21 generations and comparing DNA from living descendants with remains in a Da Vinci fa...
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Here’s the truth, Keir Starmer: Whitehall cannot solve the UK’s urgent problems. Find a fast track | Peter Hyman and Morgan Wild
The best example was the rollout of the Covid vaccine taskforce, a time when there was minimal bureaucracy and things got done. We need that nowSign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters of Opin...
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‘I laugh out loud’: why Johnny Stecchino is my feelgood movie
The latest in our ongoing series of writers remembering their go-to comfort picks is a tribute to Roberto Benigni’s Italian comedy farceI’ve never been drawn to humour built on exaggerated mishaps....
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Trump’s Tariffs Test Mark Carney’s Leadership in Canada
Mark Carney speaking on election night in April in Ottawa. Mr. Carney campaigned on a promise to fight back against American tariffs and to stand up for Canadian sovereignty.
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How McLaren can win title at Azerbaijan GP and break Red Bull record
McLaren's 2025 season is proving to be one of the most successful of all time and has set up a first chance for the team to wrap up their landmark 10th Constructors’ Championship at the Azerb...
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MAHA Wants Action on Pesticides. It’s Not Going to Get It From Trump’s Corporate-Friendly EPA
The White House’s new Make America Healthy Again strategy makes some asks of the EPA—but critics say the agency is too industry-friendly to make a difference.
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Rubio meets Netanyahu to discuss fallout from Israel's Qatar strike
Israel's strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha last week drew international outrage and was publicly criticised by the US.
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Starmer facing fresh questions over Mandelson emails to Epstein – UK politics live
PM under intense pressure to explain what he knew before PMQs last week when he gave the former US ambassador his backingLast night the Conservatives released the text of an open letter sent to Kei...
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Who are the Papua New Guineans? New DNA study reveals stunning origins
On remote islands of Papua New Guinea, people carry a story that ties us all back to our deepest roots. Although their striking appearance once puzzled scientists, new genetic evidence shows they s...
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Video: Sumud flotilla boats depart Tunisia heading for Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza has sailed out of Tunisia. Al Jazeera's Hassan Massoud is on board one of the vessels.
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Cash for speeches, history-making moments and big wins for The Pitt and The Studio at the Emmys
Host Nate Bargatze's plan to keep speeches snappy backfires and political statements take centre stage at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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'Have you ever seen anything like that?' Simbu wins marathon by 0.03 seconds
Watch as the men's marathon ends in an incredible sprint finish between Tanzania's Alphonce Felix Simbu and Germany's Amanal Petros, with Simbu winning gold by just three hundredths of a second at...
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The World Cup's final four - and how England can beat them
New Zealand, Canada and France are the three teams aiming to stop England from clinching their first World Cup title in more than a decade.
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We Love You, Bunny by Mona Awad review – a delicious follow-up to Bunny
Scabrous satire drives this camp, goofy sequel about a cabal of writing students at an Ivy league university – its hot-boyfriend golems are adorableWe Love You, Bunny, is the much-anticipated seque...
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Ambika Mod and Daisy Ridley to star in Pride and Prejudice live reading fundraiser for Gaza
Nish Kumar, Jenna Coleman and Morfydd Clark will also feature in London event for Medical Aid for PalestiniansThe One Day star Ambika Mod and Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley are to lead the cast for a tabl...
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Aldi’s UK boss warns shoppers face higher food prices if budget heaps extra costs on retailers
No-frills supermarket reports sales rise as Food and Drink Federation says price inflation may hit 5.7%Business live – latest updatesThe UK boss of Aldi has said shoppers could face higher food pri...
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What has gone wrong for the Mets? Breaking down their second-half woes
A collapsing bullpen and an inconsistent offense have put New York's playoff hopes in jeopardy.
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GB's Caudery injured in pole vault warm-up
Great Britain's Molly Caudery injures her ankle in warm-up for the pole vault, bringing her World Athletics Championship to a heartbreaking and premature end.
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Power Rankings: Big wins and early breakout stars following Week 3
Now that Week 3 has come to an end, who are the early breakout players for the teams in our Top 25?
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Boxing legend Ricky Hatton dies at 46 in Manchester home
Fans grieve the loss of a fighter whose spirit transcended the confines of boxing.
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Strange steam worlds could rewrite the search for life
Scientists are unraveling the mysteries of "steam worlds"—exoplanets known as sub-Neptunes that are rich in water but orbit so close to their stars that their surfaces are shrouded in thick atmosph...
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Watch: Key winning moments from the 77th Emmy Awards
Adolescence star Owen Cooper became the youngest ever male winner and The Pitt took out the top drama series award.
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Video: Qatari PM condemns Israeli attack ahead of emergency summit
The Qatari PM was at an emergency international summit to discuss a joint response after the Israeli attack in Doha.
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Simbu from Tanzania wins marathon gold in historic photo finish
Alphonce Felix Simbu made history by becoming the first Tanzanian to win a global title at a major athletic event.
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‘Did he really play on Petula Clark’s Downtown?’ Stewart Lee on his guitar hero Derek Bailey
He was a genius of improvised music, a performer who abandoned composition – and wondered why anyone would by his records. Comedian Stewart Lee celebrates the eccentric life of his great inspiratio...
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From dormant to dominant: Why Dominique Malonga could save the Storm
The Storm knew all along Dominique Malonga would emerge as a key part of their WNBA title hopes -- whether it's this year or in years to come.
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Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic emergency summit over Israeli strike on Doha
A draft resolution reportedly says Israeli "hostile acts" threaten peace in the Middle East.
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Eagles beat Chiefs again & overtime epic in Dallas
The Philadelphia Eagles win their Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas Cty Chiefs while the Dallas Cowboys claim an epic overtime victory over the New York Giants.
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Irish story 'still being written' after World Cup exit
After a heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final defeat by France, Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says he is "really proud" of how far his team have come.
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Scheffler warms up for Ryder Cup with PGA Tour win
World number one Scottie Scheffler warms up for this month's Ryder Cup by powering to victory in the PGA Tour's Procore Championship.
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New York Governor Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for mayor amid poll surge
Kathy Hochul's nod comes after Trump described Mamdani's 22-point lead in polls as a 'rebellion against bad candidates'.
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The Pitt wins best TV drama Emmy, as war on Gaza echoes at ceremony
Hacks actress Hannah Einbinder, also an Emmy winner, calls for a free Palestine in her acceptance speech.
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Donald Trump’s UK state visit arrives at awkward moment after Mandelson exit
Sacking of Peter Mandelson over Epstein ties threatens to overshadow fanfare of US president’s two-day tripFor Donald Trump, the priority was to avoid any distractions. But as he arrives for his se...
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Janeites unite: Austen festival in Bath celebrates 250th anniversary of author’s birth
The annual festival, now the largest and longest-running of its kind, first took place in 2001 and has since grown to a 10-day programme drawing thousands of visitors from around the world“One cann...
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Fly, Wild Swans by Jung Chang review – a daughter of China speaks again
The bestselling author returns with an account of how her homeland has changed – and the personal costs of fameRemarkable success notoriously brings its own problems. Wild Swans, first published in...
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Limitation review – bloodshed and chaos of Georgia’s coup d’etat comes alive from the archive
Seaming together many different records of the civil war in the early 1990s we see a country’s fracture unfold through a crowd of partisan viewsFor those unfamiliar with the dark days of the Tbili...
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'Building a ship while sailing it’ - Will Cadillac be ready for F1 entry?
Cadillac chief executive Dan Towriss has admitted Formula 1's new entrants are "building a ship while sailing it" but remains confident the team will be ready for the start of the 2026 season.
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Live: 6-year-old twins among Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Israeli attacks on civilians and infrastructure continue across Gaza as Qatar hosts Muslim, Arab world leaders.
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Rising seas will threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050 - report
Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment predicts more frequent and severe climate hazards.
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Caudery suffers injury heartbreak in Tokyo
Molly Caudery's bid for world pole vault gold is ended by injury in Tokyo, where the heat and humidity led to Emile Cairess pulling out of the marathon.
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TV tonight: disturbing revelations in jumpy BBC thriller The Guest
Ria becomes suspicious of Fran’s motives when she finds out more about her former employee. Plus: episode two of Task brings more trouble for Mark Ruffalo’s vexed FBI agent. Here’s what to watch th...
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'A familiar voice' - Toone joins Couch to 5k as coach
England midfielder Ella Toone says she is "really proud" to inspire people to take up running after joining Couch to 5K as its newest celebrity coach.
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US-China trade talks set for day two as TikTok deadline looms
The negotiations are the latest attempt to end a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
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Man Utd have 'got worse' under Amorim - Rooney
Manchester United have "got worse" under Ruben Amorim and show no sign of improvement, says former club captain and record goalscorer Wayne Rooney.
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UK and US line up string of deals to build modular nuclear reactors in Britain
Agreements include plan to build 12 reactors in Hartlepool with Centrica, creating 2,500 jobs, and fast-tracking UK and US safety checksLabour’s plans for a massive expansion of nuclear power have...
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Right to swim and wild camp in England should be enshrined in law, Labour MPs say
Report from group of MPs calls for broader access to rivers, woodlands and fields to improve connection with nature Swimming and wild camping should be a right for all people to enjoy in the Englis...
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Democrats will 'either adapt or die' as strategists push them onto new platforms
Prominent Democratic lawmakers and influencers are encouraging their fellow Democrats to embrace social media and online video to reach voters or risk being left behind.
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Trump, fascinated by the royals, gets a rare second U.K. state visit
Trump has long expressed fascination with the royal family. The U.K. government will tap into that this week during a state visit that combines pageantry and politics.
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A record number of Congressional lawmakers aren't running for reelection in 2026. Here's the list
NPR is tracking the record number of lawmakers in Congress who have already announced they don't plan to run for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Lula hails Bolsonaro verdict, tells Trump Brazil’s democracy not negotiable
In NYT op-ed, Lula praises 'historic' sentencing of Bolsonaro on coup charges, slams US levies on Brazil as misguided.
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Country diary: Mussels and salmon in a most fragile harmony | Mary Montague
Owenkillew River, County Tyrone: Vital populations of freshwater pearl mussels survive here, cleaning the water, encouraging the return of their ‘host’I am holding the empty bivalve shell of a fres...
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The World Wants More Vaccines. An Anti-Vaccine America Isn’t Helping.
Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Department of Health and Human Services has stripped away support for vaccine development, promotion and distribution.
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‘The old white patriarchy isn’t knocking on my door!’ Sandra Oh on joy, despair – and going viral with a euphoric dance
In her apocalyptic new film, everything’s sorted – but you have to die at the age of 50. The actor talks about tech shocks, doomscrolling and the agent who told her to go back to CanadaThis summer,...
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Europe’s summer of extreme weather caused €43bn of short-term losses, analysis finds
Greatest damage from heat, drought and flooding done in Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Bulgaria The violent weather that battered Europe this summer caused short-term economic losses of at least €43bn,...
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Fish mint, Himalayan chives and berry pickle: how wild ingredients are transforming school dinners in India
In the remote state of Meghalaya, foraged foods are helping to diversify state-provided menus – and tackle chronic malnutritionExcited chatter and the clattering of steel plates drown out the din o...
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Labour urged to create ‘national occupational health service’
Fabian Society argues service could keep more people in jobs and fix worklessness crisis driven by ill-healthKeir Starmer’s government has been urged to create a new “national occupational health s...
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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Salah free transfer
Real Madrid are considering a move for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in 2027. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Guava’s secret molecule could fight liver cancer
Nature has long been the source of lifesaving medicines, from willow bark’s natural aspirin to new discoveries in tropical fruits. Now, chemists at the University of Delaware have pioneered a way t...
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Adolescence triumphs at the Emmys while The Studio breaks records
Netflix drama dominated limited series categories while first season of Apple TV+ satire became most awarded comedy everFull list of Emmy 2025 winnersEmmys 2025 red carpet – in picturesHannah Einbi...
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Scientists just found hidden parasitic wasps spreading across the U. S.
Researchers discovered two new parasitic wasp species living in the U.S., tracing their origins back to Europe and uncovering clues about how they spread. Their arrival raises fresh questions about...
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Aces open playoff run with 17th straight victory
On Sunday night at Michelob Ultra Arena, Dana Evans and the Las Vegas Aces won their 17th consecutive game, opening their WNBA postseason run with a 102-77 decision over the Seattle Storm to move j...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,299
Here are the key events on day 1,299 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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The Wrong Way to Fight the Cartels
Trump risks repeating the mistakes of the “War on Terror”.