Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-09-17

Windsor Castle’s State Dinner Features Lavish Menu

President Trump, center, during a state banquet at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

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I have no relationship with Trump, Brazil's President Lula tells BBC

In an exclusive interview, Brazil's president says Trump is "not emperor of the world".

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Families sue Boeing, Honeywell over June Air India crash

The lawsuit filed in a court in Delaware alleges the accident was caused by faulty fuel switches

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NASA Artemis II Moon Rocket Ready to Fly Crew

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket poised to send four astronauts from Earth on a journey around the Moon next year may appear identical to the Artemis I SLS rocket. On closer inspe...

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Kleiner Perkins-backed voice AI startup Keplar aims to replace traditional market research

The two-year-old startup raised a $3.2 million seed round led by Kleiner Perkins.

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Meet Macroscope: an AI tool for understanding your code base, fixing bugs

On Wednesday, former Twitter head of product Kayvon Beykpour announced the launch of Macroscope, an AI system aimed at developers and product leaders that summarizes updates to a codebase and catch...

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China tells its tech companies they can’t buy AI chips from Nivida

After strongly discouraging tech companies from buying Nivdia's AI chips in August, the country is now banning the practice outright.

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India’s Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem to meet in javelin final

Olympic gold medallists will face off in the men's javelin final at the World Athletics Championship 2025 in Tokyo.

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Palestinians march south as Israel ethnically cleanses Gaza City

Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza’s north are making the journey south in a mass exodus with no guarantee of safety.

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Eubank Jr brings in Crawford's trainer for Benn rematch

Chris Eubank Jr revealed he will have a new coach for his rematch with Conor Benn, bringing Terence Crawford’s trainer Brian McIntyre back into his corner for the November 15 fight.

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Israel Says It Will Defund Film Awards After Palestinian Win

A drama about a Palestinian boy who sneaks into Israel won the top prize at Israel’s version of the Oscars. The country’s culture minister called the ceremony “shameful.”

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Breaking the Code review – tribute to Alan Turing given a fascinating update

Royal & Derngate, NorthamptonHugh Whitemore’s 1986 play about the criminalised mathematician is revised, with a new epilogue by Neil Bartlett, to reflect his 2013 pardoningWhen premiered in 198...

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Fired CDC Director Says RFK Jr. Pressured Her to Blindly Approve Vaccine Changes

Susan Monarez told a Senate committee that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanded she dismiss career officials without cause—and accept vaccine recommendations regardless of whether science backed them up.

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Bob Goodenow, Chief of Hockey Players’ Union, Dies at 72

Bob Goodenow, the leader of the N.H.L. Players Association, in July 2005, announcing the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement. The agreement ended the strike that had forced the ca...

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Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area

The sight of tanks in Sheikh Radwan has caused widespread alarm among residents, with thousands fleeing south.

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Denmark to Buy Long-Range Weapons in ‘Paradigm Shift’

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark framed the country’s decision to purchase long-range weapons as a response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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The iPhone Air’s real breakthrough is its battery

Apple's slimmest iPhone uses a "revolutionary" battery design that allows the cell to fill more space within the device, boosting overall energy storage.

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A New Review of Climate Science Could Cause Headaches for Trump

Homes in the shadow of Valero refinery towers in the Houston area.

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US sprinter Kerley joins Enhanced Games

Olympic bronze medallist Fred Kerley becomes the first track athlete and American male to join the controversial event.

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US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time since December

The central bank’s widely-expected 0.25% cut comes amid a cooling labour market, which has stalled economic growth.

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John H. Luckadoo, Last Pilot from a Storied Bomber Group, Dies at 103

As part of a unit known as the Bloody 100th, he flew 25 harrowing missions in his B-17 bomber over German-held territory during World War II.

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NASA’s Tally of Planets Outside Our Solar System Reaches 6,000

The milestone highlights the accelerating rate of discoveries, just over three decades since the first exoplanets were found. The official number of exoplanets — planets outside our solar system —...

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Scottish parliament scraps legal verdict of ‘not proven’

Third option for juries thought to be key factor in country’s lower conviction rates for rape and sexual assault abolishedThe Scottish verdict of “not proven” – a global legal anomaly thought to be...

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Fired CDC director warns of backslide in US vaccine science under RFK Jr

Ex-CDC Director Monarez says she was fired for refusing to approve vaccine policy changes without scientific review.

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The Guardian view on Labour and the economy: the legacy was grim but voters need hope, not excuses | Editorial

The prime minister and the chancellor are running out of time to convince their own MPs that they have a plan to turn things aroundAt the start of this month, Sir Keir Starmer initiated “phase two”...

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NASA Rideshares Integrated Ahead of Launch

Technicians completed integrating NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Follow-On Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) satellite to...

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How to Change Your Kindle’s Language: Spanish, French, Japanese, and More (2025)

Every Kindle works in multiple languages, and can download books in just about any tongue. Here’s how to take advantage.

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Pakistan vs UAE delayed over match referee’s role in India handshake row

Pakistan agrees to have Andy Pycroft as match referee after he apologises for role in a handshake row against India.

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Could a US and Saudi-backed proposal lead to peace in Sudan?

US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE, proposed the initiative, which has been criticised by Sudan's government.

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Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Annual Low

With the end of summer approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, the extent of sea ice in the Arctic shrank to its annual minimum on Sept. 10, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Cen...

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Woodward backs 'amazing' Donald to lead Europe to Ryder Cup glory

Former Rugby World Cup-winning head coach Sir Clive Woodward has backed Team Europe to claim a famous Ryder Cup away victory and praised Luke Donald’s 'fantastic' leadership as captain.

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Zoom launches a cross application AI notetaker, AI avatars and more in its latest update

Zoom is launching new tools for its meeting and productivity platform including new AI avatars that would resemble users.

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China bans tech firms from Nvidia chip purchases: Report

CEO Jensen Huang is expected to discuss the developments with US President Donald Trump in London on Wednesday.

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Bethell captains England to maiden T20I win over Ireland

England's prowess with the bat ensured Jacob Bethell savoured victory on his record-breaking outing as captain as Ireland's bowlers failed to replicate their heroics with the bat in a four-wicket d...

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‘War on free speech’: Outcry after Maldives passes controversial media bill

Critics say new media regulatory bill will muzzle the press and free speech online, a claim the government dismisses.

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Airbuds is the music social network Apple and Spotify wish they had built

Airbuds, a music social app aimed at Gen Z, raises $5M as the app reaches 5 million monthly users.

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Protest in London Contrasts With Trump’s Warm Royal Reception

Protests in London on Wednesday against President Trump.

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Watch: World Athletics Championships day five highlights

Can Josh Kerr defend the 1,500m world title he claimed in Budapest two years ago?

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Wightman's commentator father proud at 1500m silver

Geoff Wightman is "very proud" after commentating on his son Jake winning a silver medal in the 1500m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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One Battle After Another review – Paul Thomas Anderson’s thrillingly helter-skelter counter-culture caper

Anderson updates Thomas Pynchon for the era of Ice roundups, pitting shaggy revolutionary Leonardo DiCaprio against cartoonish forces of reactionOne of the great creative bromances has flowered aga...

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AI and the Future of Defense: Mach Industries’ Ethan Thornton at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Ethan Thornton, CEO of Mach Industries, joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (Oct. 27–29, San Francisco) to discuss how AI is transforming defense — from autonomous weapons to decentralize...

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Borderlands 4 review – the chaotic, colourful shooter has finally grown up a little

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2; Gearbox Software/2K GamesFamiliar and predictable, but also well-honed and significantly less juvenile, the fourth Borderlands game is a blastOnce a game...

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Indonesia’s Subianto appoints new security minister after deadly protests

Ex-rival and former general Djamari Chaniago selected after protests about the economy left 10 dead last month.

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Protest in London contrasts with Trump’s warm royal reception.

Protests in London on Wednesday against President Trump.

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EU proposes suspending trade concessions with Israel over Gaza

The European Commission has presented a measure to suspend its trade concessions on Israeli exports due to the Gaza war.

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Pereira close to new Wolves deal despite four defeats

Manager Vitor Pereira is close to a new Wolves deal despite their poor start to the season.

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Calf injury hinders Kerr in world title defence

Josh Kerr started the men's 1500m final with ambitions of retaining his title, but hobbled over the line in last place after injuring a calf.

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Space Station Science

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman processes bone cell samples inside the Kibo laboratory module’s Life Science Glovebox on Aug. 28, 2025, as part of an experiment that tests how microgravity affect...

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I know many are deeply opposed to Trump’s visit. But Keir Starmer doesn’t have that luxury | Martin Kettle

The choice for governments around the world is clear: engage, or fall beneath the US president’s wheel. For now, Britain must do the formerHas any visiting leader ever seen so little of Britain or...

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‘You think rape’s your fault’: Oscar-winner Brenda Fricker on her devastating memoir

She had a zest for life that propelled her to the heights of stage and screen – but behind all this lay a shocking story of violence, grooming and abuse. From her bed, flanked by pills and cigarett...

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Sudan family torn apart by war is reunited after Al Jazeera report

Sudanese father, Shamoun Idris reunited with his wife and seven children after spotting them in an Al Jazeera report.

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Star back row Miller to miss Black Ferns semi-final

Star flanker Jorja Miller will miss defending champions New Zealand's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Canada on Friday night in Bristol.

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Corals Won’t Survive a Warmer Planet, a New Study Finds

Bleached corals at Looe Key Reef off the Big Pine Key in Florida.

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AI can forecast your future health – just like the weather

An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say.

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Suspended sprinter Kerley joins Enhanced Games

Suspended U.S. sprinter Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic medalist in the 100 meters, has become the first American man and first track athlete to commit to the no-testing Enhanced Games.

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NASA’s IMAP Mission to Study Boundaries of Our Home in Space

Summary Space is a dangerous place — one that NASA continues to explore for the benefit of all. It’s filled with radiation and high-energy particles that can damage DNA and circuit boards alike. Ye...

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Red Roses attack coach defends route-one tries as France lie in wait

England have not come close to realising their potential at the Rugby World Cup, despite four resounding wins, says attack coach Lou Meadows

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How Did Hands Evolve? Look to Your Anus, a New Study Suggests.

The evolutionary blueprint for hands was borrowed in part from a much older genetic plan for our nether regions, a new study suggests.

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‘Pack plenty of blankets or towels’: how to start thrifting secondhand furniture

DIY expert Jaharn Quinn has spent 20 years upcycling homewares. She shares where to look and what to bring when hunting for pre-loved piecesI have always loved thrifting and upcycling. There’s no g...

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In the days after my mum died, a blackbird lingered like a messenger of solace | Mark Saunokonoko

Some Māori believe that when they die, their spirit travels up New Zealand to the tip of the North Island – souls flying like birdsAustralian bird of the year 2025: nominate your favourite nowAfter...

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EU proposes curbs on trade with Israel over Gaza war

Despite the forceful language, the measures appear unlikely to pass and have been condemned by Israel.

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'It's been a bleak couple of years, this is like a gold to me' - Wightman on 1500m silver

Great Britain's Jake Wightman reacts to his silver medal in the men's 1500m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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Cardiff's Sala court action against Nantes adjourned

Cardiff City's court case against Nantes over the death of Emiliano Sala is adjourned until December.

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What is new in UK-US tech deal and what will it mean for British economy?

Nvidia, OpenAI and Microsoft announce investments as part of multibillion-dollar package alongside Trump visitBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s arrival in the UK on Tuesday night was acc...

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The Justice Department sues Maine and Oregon, ratcheting up demands for voter data

The Department of Justice is escalating its demands for sensitive data from voting officials, suing two Democratic-controlled states who have thus far rebuffed the department's requests.

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Amazon launches AI agent to help sellers complete tasks and manage their businesses

The company is updating Seller Assistant, its AI tool for third-party sellers, to help handle tasks on the seller's behalf.

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'There was something amiss' Cram and Radcliffe analyse what went wrong for Kerr

BBC Sport's Steve Cram and Paula Radcliffe analyse the men's 1500m final at the World Athletics Championships that saw Great Britain's Jake Wightman take silver and Josh Kerr suffer an injury.

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Allen Ginsberg in the back of my cab: Ryan Weideman’s best photograph

‘When I stopped to let him out, he was looking down. I didn’t know what he was doing. Turned out he was writing a poem about me. I still have it’I drove a cab in New York for three decades. Riding...

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VC firm Insight Partners says thousands of staff and limited partners had personal data stolen in a ransomware attack

The venture capital giant, behind cyber giants Wiz and Databricks, notified current and former employees, as well as the firm's limited partners, that their data was stolen in a January cyberattack.

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Scott 'struggled to get out of bed' with health issue

Olympic champion Hannah Scott speaks to BBC Sport NI about her struggles with PoTS and her long-awaited return to rowing.

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Why random lines of video game dialogue get stuck in our heads

From famous Street Fighter lines to quips from 90s classics, these are the quotes we hear again and again – and even incorporate into our own livesSome snippets of video game dialogue, like classic...

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Lovable co-founder and CEO Anton Osika on building one of the fastest-growing startups in history at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Lovable has quickly become one of the most talked-about startups of the year, breaking records and making headlines as one of the fastest-growing software companies in history. Co-founder and CEO A...

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Tee time in N.Y.: Bethpage, Oak Hill get 3 majors

The PGA of America awarded the 2028 Women's PGA and 2033 PGA Championship to Bethpage Black, while Oak Hill will host the 2035 PGA Championship.

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Pakistan match delayed amid Asia Cup uncertainty

Pakistan's match at the Asia Cup against the United Arab Emirates is delayed by an hour amid the ongoing fallout from Sunday's match against India.

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Wightman takes 1500m silver for GB's first medal as Kerr suffers injury

Great Britain's Jake Wightman claims silver in the men's 1500m after just being beaten on the line by Portugal's Isaac Nader, as team-mate Josh Kerr suffers an injury that forces him to finish last...

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Wightman wins 1500m silver as Kerr injured in dramatic final

Jake Wightman makes his return to a global podium with world 1500m silver but British team-mate Josh Kerr's title defence is ruined by injury in Tokyo.

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‘Ball still in Iran’s court,’ European powers say after nuclear issues call

Germany says it's possible to temporarily delay sanctions after E3's top diplomats hold call with Iranian counterpart.

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Who was Oscar-winning actor, director and activist Robert Redford?

Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor, director and activist, has died aged 89. Celebrated for his Hollywood career,

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Source: Injury to Bolts' Mack not season-ending

Khalil Mack's left elbow injury, which left him sidelined and in a sling for much of the Chargers' Week 2 victory over the Raiders, isn't season-ending, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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Paul v Davis exhibition in doubt over fight rules

Jake Paul's fight with lightweight world champion Gervonta Davis in Atlanta in November may not take place.

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Navalny Vomited and Convulsed in Prison Before Dying, His Wife Says

The grave of Russian opposition leader Aleksei A. Navalny on the first anniversary of his death, in Moscow in February.

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Man Utd's record revenue explained

Sky Sports senior reporter Rob Dorsett explains why Manchester United are remaining cautious despite achieving record revenue.

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Icarus raises $6.1M to take on space’s “warehouse work” with embodied-AI robots

Icarus Robotics wants to liberate astronauts from time-sucking logistics labor.

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‘He should be known as a film music revolutionary’: revitalising the legacy of Czech composer Zdeněk Liška

The electroacoustic pioneer scored dozens of pictures – and communist propaganda. Too successful to be persecuted by the politburo but largely forgotten when he died, his music is being revived by...

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Trump’s Birthday Call to Modi Raises Hopes in India for a Trade Deal

President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India at the White House in February. Trade negotiations have continued since the spring despite geopolitical tensions.

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I left the Tommy Robinson rally with the worrying realisation: this movement is only going to get bigger | Helen Pidd

Some in Whitehall were aggressive, some openly racist – but more still felt this far-right gathering was the only place they could be heardOn the ground with Tommy Robinson’s new supporters – podca...

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Aggies' Anderson avoided 'catastrophic injury'

Texas A&M safety Bryce Anderson avoided "catastrophic injury" after being taken to a hospital for testing following a serious collision against Notre Dame.

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Americans Moon, Morris finish 1-2 in pole vault

American pole vaulter Katie Moon captured her third consecutive world title Wednesday by edging Sandi Morris on her final attempt to capture gold.

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U.S. Government to Invest $75 Million in Ukraine’s Minerals

A uranium mine in Pervozvanivka, Ukraine. The investment announcement could help attract badly needed capital to sustain the country’s war economy.

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As Israel struck Qatar, South Africans saw echo of last decade of apartheid

In the 70s and 80s, South Africa hit Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique. Israel's struck 8 nations this year.

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Man Utd achieve record revenue despite on-field struggles and redundancies

Manchester United achieved record revenues for 2024/25 of £666.5m - but the club still made an overall loss of £33m.

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EU proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel over Gaza war

The European Commission also proposes sanctions on 'extremist ministers' in the Israeli government and violent settlers.

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What the court decision to block deportation means for Labour’s ‘one in, one out’ scheme

The ruling by a judge to halt the removal of a 25-year-old Eritrean has cast doubt on the future of the programmeUK politics live – latest updatesThe decision by a high court judge to block the dep...

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Lyles, Gout Gout and GB's Hughes qualify for 200m semi-finals

Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes advances to the semi-finals of the men's 200m, along with US star Noah Lyles and Australian teenager Gout Gout.

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‘A dolphin among sharks’: Robert Redford, a beautiful man and a decent human being

People remember the human side of the ‘dazzling’ film star, who was kind and wise and lived a dignified lifeRobert Redford, giant of American cinema, dies aged 89I met Bob in 1984 after he finished...

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What happened as Charlie Kirk murder suspect appeared in court

Prosecutors have revealed a digital trove of evidence in the case against Charlie Kirk's accused killer.

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Kerry James Marshall review – astonishing visions of black America, from bar-room boozers to families in space

Royal Academy, London Kidnappings, enslavement, cops and squad cars, golfers, picnics, croquet-players, interstellar travellers … the US artist’s largest ever European show takes in an extraordinar...

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Mass displacement in Gaza as Israeli ground invasion intensifies

Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza with no safe exits, as mass displacement and Israeli attacks continue unabated.

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Liberty's Stewart to put knee to test in Game 2

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart said she plans to play Wednesday night in Game 2 of the Liberty's first-round WNBA playoff series against the Phoenix Mercury after injuring her knee during Ga...

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‘Every year, everybody in comedy gets blanked’: Amy Poehler criticises Oscars for snubbing comedies

Speaking to Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch on her Good Hang podcast, the star criticised the lack of credit given to comedy actingAmy Poehler, the Saturday Night Live veteran and star of mu...

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How Charlie Kirk became a leader of the conservative youth movement

New York Times reporter Robert Draper explains Kirk's rise and legacy. He was killed Sept. 10. Draper also discusses conservative commentator Nick Fuentes, a rival of Kirk's with a large following.

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The Boatyard review – skeezy cannibal horror picks off rich kids on a yacht ride to slaughter

Pointless and witless, this atrociously acted ripoff of The Hills Have Eyes should be cast back into the waterThere are horror movies that walk the viewer through their deepest fears, others that u...

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Protests turn violent in Ecuador over rising fuel prices

Protests over rising fuel prices in Ecuador turned violent on Tuesday as demonstrations spread across the country.

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Alexey Navalny’s wife says lab tests show he was poisoned before death

Yulia Navalnaya urges two laboratories in different countries to release analyses of smuggled samples.

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Alexander-Arnold could miss six weeks with injury

Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to miss up to six weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in Real Madrid's Champions League win over Marseille.

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Labour councillor defects to Reform UK

Local senior Labour figures say Mason Humberstone should now seek re-election on a Reform ticket.

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Man Utd announce record revenue despite on-field struggles

Manchester United reveal they generated record financial revenue of £666.5m last year despite the poor on-pitch performance of their men's team.

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Asher-Smith, Neita and Hunt advance to 200m semi-finals

Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith, Daryll Neita and Amy Hunt advance to the semi-finals of the women's 200m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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Israel’s responses are “boring” and repetitive

UN Commissioner Chris Sidoti says Israel’s “boring” replies on Gaza war crimes are predictable and avoid the evidence.

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Video: Israeli strike targets vehicle carrying displaced Palestinians

An Israeli strike targeted a vehicle carrying displaced Palestinians who were evacuating Gaza City.

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Israel’s Assault on Gaza City Stifles Hope of Diplomatic Resolution to War

Palestinian families fleeing Gaza City, on Tuesday, as Israel launches a major offensive in the area.

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New Orleans church abuse documentary based on Guardian reporting wins top award

God As My Witness shares survivors’ stories and exposes church cover-ups as it returns to the scandal’s epicenterA film examining the Catholic clergy molestation crisis in New Orleans recently won...

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Hatton 'was not alone in life' - family offer insight into his final days

Ricky Hatton's family have revealed that he was "excited for the future" and was "not alone in life" in the days before his death.

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Gunmen kill 22 after shooting at baptism ceremony in Niger - reports

Niger's army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.

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How the British royal family — and its staff — prepare for a state visit.

Banners were installed outside Windsor Castle ahead of President Trump’s state visit.

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Military Wives: The Musical review – joyful choir find strength through song

York Theatre RoyalPropulsive show with a sometimes cliched script takes inspiration from the choir formed by local women while their husbands were in AfghanistanIn writer-director Debbie Isitt’s ne...

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Mourinho in talks to become new Benfica boss

Jose Mourinho is in talks over a return to Benfica as their new head coach.

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Way-Too-Early Grand Slam predictions for 2026

The majors are done for the year -- is it too early to forecast who will reign supreme in 2026? Never.

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Cardi B announces she's pregnant with Stefon Diggs' child

The Patriots wide receiver and Grammy Award-winning rapper have been spotted in public with each other since February.

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Ex-Labour councillor charged in Westminster 'honeytrap' case

The charges relate to alleged WhatsApp messages sent to people within Westminster circles.

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Timor-Leste scraps plan to buy MPs free cars after protests

Demonstrators had burned tyres and set a government vehicle alight, while police responded with tear gas.

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At the Gates’ Tomas Lindberg’s introspective lyricism broke new ground in death metal

The late frontman refused to adhere to the lyrical conventions of the genre, surveying suffering in a peerless wailing screech that will echo across the history of heavy musicTomas Lindberg was not...

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Meta Is Debuting New Smart Glasses Today. Here’s How to Watch

Meta’s next face computers are set to be revealed at its Connect event on Wednesday evening. Some details may have already been leaked, but you can get the full rundown by tuning in live.

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Supporting the Jam, sausages with the Bay City Rollers and defying skinheads: post-punk girl group Dolly Mixture look back

The all-girl trio gave punk a playful spin and drew admirers in Paul Weller and Captain Sensible – but, singer Debsey Wykes recalls, faced confusion for being out of step with era’s noise and anger...

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Trump’s second state visit to the UK will be met by royal pomp, protests

The visit comes as both the US and UK leaders face fallout over the furore surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.

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Did climate change cause 16,500 extra deaths in Europe this summer?

Study covering 854 European cities finds that officially reported heat deaths remain 'significantly underestimated'.

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Wales great Williams says international farewell denied by voicemail

Wales record try scorer Rhys Williams is disappointed at the way he was treated in the lead-up to announcing his retirement from rugby league.

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Hatton was excited for the future, say family

Former world champion Ricky Hatton was "not alone in life" before his death at the age of 46, say his family.

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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Partey denies rape charges

The 32-year-old footballer was in court accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another.

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Robert Redford was ‘a principled force for good’, says All the President’s Men reporter Bob Woodward

Veteran journalist played by Redford in 1976 film version of the Watergate exposé that brought down the Nixon presidency pays tribute to a ‘fiery’ friend• Robert Redford: the incandescently handsom...

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Lucy Powell hits out at ‘sexist’ talk that she is Labour proxy for Andy Burnham

Deputy leadership hopeful rubbishes claim she and Bridget Phillipson are stand-ins for prime ministerial battleUK politics live – latest updatesLucy Powell has hit out at the “sexist” framing of he...

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In War-Torn Ukraine, ‘I Never Doubted the Importance of Theater’

The six Ukrainian actresses performing in “When the Hurlyburly’s Done” are, from left, Kateryna Chikina, Mariia Demenko, Maria Kos, Olena Korzeniuk, Yulia Brusentseva and Natalka Kobizka.

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Gout Gout: Is a 17-year-old wonderkid the next Bolt?

He's not even old enough to drink the champagne that might be flowing his way should he taste success in the men's 200m at the World Championships, yet Gout Gout has got many astute observers saliv...

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WNBA championship, series odds: Lynx, Aces current title faves

Here are the odds for each WNBA team to win the 2025 championship.

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Few Lebanese families return to villages in south destroyed by Israel war

Almost a year after the start of a fragile ceasefire, the Israeli army continues to occupy areas in southern Lebanon.

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Trump’s Second U.K. State Visit Draws Protests

Images of Donald Trump alongside Jeffrey Epstein were projected on Windsor Castle on Tuesday evening.

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Everything Will Swallow You by Tom Cox review – a cosy state-of-the-nation yarn

This deeply comforting tale of record collecting, magical creatures and a lovingly knitted cardigan rambles across EnglandUrsula K Le Guin had her Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction; I have my comfy car...

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Ebony & Ivory review – definitely not Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder in silly, surreal indie comedy

A pop icon and a musical legend meet on the Mull of Kintyre in 1981 and dress up as sheep in Jim Hosking’s daft, deadpan offeringJim Hosking is the wacky deadpan surrealist of indie cinema who has...

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Trump’s tariffs have hurt tea exports to the US, says Fortnum & Mason boss

Tom Athron says stricter country of origin rules and end of ‘de minimis’ exemptions mean prices have had to riseThe boss of upmarket retailer Fortnum & Mason has said Donald Trump’s trade war h...

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David Luiz on 'new challenge' at Paphos & Chelsea's 2012 Champions League win

Ex-Chelsea defender David Luiz explains why he joined Paphos in Cyprus and looks ahead to their Champions League challenge this season.

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Donald Trump to meet the King as protesters gather in London and Windsor – UK politics live

On the first full day of his state visit to the UK, the US president will attend various events in Windsor before a state banquetGood morning. Official Britain is laying out the red carpet for Dona...

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Young Protesters in Nepal Recover Looted Goods for Shopkeepers

After protests left behind a trail of destruction in Nepal, a group of small business owners are stepping in to salvage looted home appliances in an effort to restore order.

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Bottom 10: Where the teams aren't hot, but the coaches' seats are

The head coaches at UCLA and Virginia Tech already are toast -- and the temperature is rising for others.

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Video: Al Jazeera challenges UN chief over Gaza genocide

Al Jazeera's James Bays asked UN Guterres about why he has not referred to the war on Gaza as a genocide.

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Real or just a mirage? Let's rate the sustainability of 32 NFL surprises through two games

Which shocking early statistical trends have staying power, and which are a product of a small sample size? Our NFL Nation reporters break it down.

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Who is Sushila Karki, Nepal’s new 73-year-old interim prime minister?

Karki became Nepal's interim PM after days of deadly 'Gen Z' protests.

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‘The town poured in everything to make it happen’: how a film-making dynasty – and an entire community – celebrated an everyday hero

Inspirational teacher Stan Deen’s whole town contributed to the making of new film Brave the Dark, starring Jared Harris and directed by his brother, Damian. They also had some surprising help from...

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'They're done building around him': Inside the tumultuous Kawhi Leonard era in Los Angeles

Just weeks after the Clippers shocked the NBA world by signing the 2019 NBA MVP, a feeling percolated across the organization: fear.

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Scientists crack a 50-year solar mystery with a scorching discovery

Scientists from the University of St Andrews have discovered that ions in solar flares can reach scorching temperatures more than 60 million degrees—6.5 times hotter than previously believed. This...

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China accuses New Zealand of harassing its citizens at airports

Chinese embassy says it lodged a 'serious representation' over interrogations and seizures of electronic devices.

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LIVE: Israel kills a dozen Palestinians as Gaza City invasion intensifies

At least 12 people killed across the Gaza Strip since dawn as Israeli assault to seize urban centre draws condemnation.

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UK inflation holds steady at 3.8% as fuel prices offset falling air fares

Annual August rate released as Bank of England considers holding interest rate at 4% to tackle rising pricesBusiness live – updatesUK inflation held steady in August, official figures show, maintai...

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Keir Starmer is betting everything on an America that doesn’t exist any more | Rafael Behr

Cosying up to Trump is an all-in gamble. Britain should be building better relations with more reliable allies closer to homeInterpreters are not required for visiting US heads of state, but that d...

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Girls & Boys review – intense trans romance sparks fireworks in impressive debut

First feature from director Donncha Gilmore is propelled by charismatic and natural performances by leads Adam Lunnon-Collery and Liath HannonThis Irish gen Z romance begins so naturally, on Hallow...

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Segregation, swines and social gatherings: A slice of Black life in Texas – in pictures

A new exhibition showcasing African American photography in rural and urban areas of Texas underscores the role of the community photographer in documenting local life and culture Continue reading...

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High Potential season two review – a cosy, heartwarming cop show with a practically perfect detective

Kaitlin Olson’s turn as an extremely intelligent, glamorous crime-solver isn’t always the most believable. But it’s crowd-pleasing TV that’s slick, easy on the eye and highly watchableWill we ever...

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Where could Hamilton finally end his Ferrari podium wait?

Lewis Hamilton's wait for the first podium of his Ferrari career rolls on to this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the seven-time world champion now having eight races left of his first season...

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Injury and time away make Olympic champ Hodgkinson even more formidable

On the face of it, two hamstring injuries this year alone don't appear to be the best preparation for any attempt to become a World champion. But - and this is a very big but - these setbacks may j...

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Colombia halts US arms purchases as row over drug fight delisting escalates

President Gustavo Petro defends drug war policy and insists he will not be a 'puppet president' of Washington.

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TV tonight: Molly Parker is an amnesiac doctor in this new medical drama

Amy Larsen forgets the previous eight years of her life after a car crash in Doc. Plus: more big questions about the Madeleine McCann case. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky Witness Continu...

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Rejected Jackson's early chance to haunt Chelsea

Nicolas Jackson gets an early chance to haunt his parent club when Bayern Munich face Chelsea on Wednesday.

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Canon Promo Codes: 10% Off | September 2025

Save 10%, plus over $900 on cameras, lenses, and more with today’s Canon coupons for new and refurbished tech.

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If Labour admitted there is a genocide in Gaza, it would have to admit its own hand in it | Owen Jones

From publicly shunning British Palestinians, to supplying parts for fighter jets, Labour looks increasingly out of step with international opinionOn Tuesday, a UN commission of inquiry concluded th...

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The Guardian climate pledge 2025

Since our 2024 climate pledge, there has been a global pushback against green progress. This update reflects the urgent and growing challenges facing our planet – and how the Guardian is more focus...

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Beyond 'draining the swamp': How Trump is knocking down checks on presidential power

President Trump wants to be able to fire far more executive branch employees at will — upending checks on presidential power that have existed for more than a century.

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Four arrested after images of Trump and Epstein projected onto Windsor Castle ahead of president’s visit

Trump arrived in Britain late on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit in which he will be hosted by King CharlesFour people have been arrested after images of Donald Trump alongside dece...

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Horse-drawn carriages and a royal salute for Trump's unprecedented second state visit

President Trump is in the United Kingdom for a rare second state visit that includes pageantry, policy and protests.

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After Charlie Kirk's death, Rev. Barber says discussions should be 'rooted in truth'

Rev. William Barber II says nation should mourn Charlie Kirk family's loss, and that leaders should "call out" dishonest and divisive language pushed by those in power.

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United's Kobbie Mainoo wanted by Newcastle

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is a January target for Newcastle United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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American independent cinema owes much to Sundance king Robert Redford | Adrian Horton

With his Sundance film festival and institute, Robert Redford used his considerable power to bring generations of talented film-makers to a bigger audienceRobert Redford, who died at the age of 89...

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Climate Change’s Toll in Europe This Summer: Thousands of Extra Deaths

A tourist outside the Acropolis in Athens in July.

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‘The epitome of amazingness’: how electroclash brought glamour, filth and fun back to 00s music

Witty, foul-mouthed, camp and punky, it was the 00s answer to slick superclubs and the rock patriarchy. As its rough, raw sound returns, the scene’s eyeliner-ed heroes, from Peaches to Jonny Slut,...

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Gen V review – the male full-frontal really is gratuitous

The second season of this wildly irreverent spinoff of R-rated superhero satire The Boys is packed with swearing, violence – and an astonishing amount of penisesTwo years after we last joined its t...

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Human-made global warming ‘caused two in three heat deaths in Europe this summer’

Researchers from Imperial College London say 16,500 deaths caused by hot weather brought on by greenhouse gasesHuman-made global heating caused two in every three heat deaths in Europe during this...

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From the archive: Sewage sleuths: the men who revealed the slow, dirty death of Welsh and English rivers – podcast

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2022: A tide of effluent, broken laws and ru...

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‘Push back – or they’ll eat you alive’: James Cromwell on life as Hollywood’s biggest troublemaker

He marched against the Vietnam war, supported the Black Panthers, has protested over animal rights, ended up in prison after a climate sit-in – and starred in Babe, LA Confidential and Succession....

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Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls?

Facial recognition vans are being used by police across London.

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Top aid groups call on world leaders to stop Israel’s genocide in Gaza

MSF, Islamic Relief, Save the Children and CARE International are among the aid groups issuing the joint call.

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Charlie Kirk shooting: Tyler Robinson’s messages and charges against him

Utah prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty for Robinson.

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Australia has an Everest to climb if it wants to protect itself from climate catastrophe. But do we have the political resolve? | Erwin Jackson

The National Adaptation Plan is only a small step towards a comprehensive strategy to build resilience into Australia’s economyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking...

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This new AI can spot solar storms days before they strike

A new AI model from NYU Abu Dhabi predicts solar wind days in advance with far greater accuracy than existing methods. By analyzing ultraviolet solar images, it could help protect satellites, navig...

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'The hungry can't stay silent' - behind deadly protests in oil-rich Angola

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

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Storm halt Aces' 17-game win streak, force Game 3

The Storm handed the Aces their first loss since Aug. 2, rallying from a 14-point deficit in the second half Tuesday night to win Game 2 of their first-round series 86-83 and force a deciding Game...

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Soil warming experiments challenge assumptions about climate change

Heating alone won’t drive soil microbes to release more carbon dioxide — they need added carbon and nutrients to thrive. This finding challenges assumptions about how climate warming influences soi...

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Canadian writer Robert Munsch approved for assisted dying

Munsch was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and also has Parkinson's disease.

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Art review – James Corden is the cheer-worthy standout of Broadway revival

Music Box Theatre, New YorkPost-late-night, the star makes an exceptional return to the stage in this moderately entertaining comedy of male friendshipBy now, September 2025, a certain formula has...

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Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink

The drought has slashed wheat harvests by 40% in a country where nearly 90% of the population already lives in poverty.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,301

Here are the key events on day 1,301 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Groww, backed by Satya Nadella, set to become first Indian startup to go public after U.S.-to-India move

Groww's listing — expected later this year — is set to double as a major cash-out moment for global venture funds.

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Watch: Key takeaways from Charlie Kirk suspect's first court appearance

The BBC's Nada Tawfik reports from Utah, where Tyler Robinson appeared in court as prosecutors read the charges against him.

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Charlie Kirk suspect confessed in hidden note to roommate, prosecutors allege

The 22-year-old has been charged with murder and is facing the death penalty if convicted at trial.

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