These Are the 15 New York Officials ICE and NYPD Arrested in Manhattan
More than a dozen elected officials were arrested in or around 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, where ICE detains people in what courts have ruled are unsanitary conditions.
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Pep confident Haaland can beat CL goals record after scoring 50th vs Napoli
Pep Guardiola confident Erling Haaland can beat Champions League scoring record after netting his 50th against Napoli.
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OpenAI’s research on AI models deliberately lying is wild
AI models don't just hallucinate. They also "scheme," meaning deliberately lie or hide their true intensions.
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Haaland feats 'unheard of' - how striker broke another record
Erling Haaland became the quickest player to reach 50 goals in the Champions League and his numbers are described as "unheard of" by Phil Foden.
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UK court clears the way for deportation of Eritrean asylum seeker
UK High Court ruled against Eritrean man in case that tested new 'one in, one out' migration scheme.
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Can EU sanctions force Israel to stop its genocide in Gaza?
The European Commission calls for a suspension of free trade agreements with Israel in response to the war on Gaza.
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Where Will Gazans Go?
Josh Holder of The New York Times, who has been using satellite images to track the destruction in Gaza, describes how there are few viable places to flee.
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Huawei announces new AI infrastructure as Nvidia gets locked out of China
Huawei's SuperPoD interconnect technology creates clusters of chips, including AI chips, to increase compute.
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Record-breaking Haaland helps City beat 10-man Napoli
Erling Haaland breaks another record by becoming the quickest player to score 50 Champions League goals as Manchester City were made to work hard in their opening game victory over Napoli.
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How AI startups are fueling Google’s booming cloud business
Google Cloud is one of the company's fastest-growing business lines, and continues to rack up new customers.
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Taiwan battles low birth rate with new family subsidies
Taiwanese families will receive cash incentives for newborns and fertility treatment.
aljazeera.com
US vetoes another Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
The United States again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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From Supercomputers to Wind Tunnels: NASA’s Road to Artemis II
Of the many roads leading to successful Artemis missions, one is paved with high-tech computing chips called superchips. Along the way, a partnership between NASA wind tunnel engineers, data visual...
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Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire Fed governor Cook
Lisa Cook took part in this week’s Fed policy meeting in which the central bank cut interest rates by 0.25%.
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Bristol City Women have new majority owners in Mercury13
WSL 2 side Bristol City Women have been bought by multi-club ownership group Mercury13, who now have a majority stake in the club.
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Trump tells Britain to ‘call out the military’ to control its borders
US president ends second state visit with warning that illegal migration could destroy the UKDonald Trump has told Britain it should “call out the military” to control its borders during a tightly...
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Move Aside, Chatbots: AI Humanoids Are Here
Today on Uncanny Valley, we talk about why the AI industry is investing in the development of humanoid robots, and what that means for us non-robots.
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NASA’s Deep Space Communications Demo Exceeds Project Expectations
The project has exceeded all of its technical goals after two years, setting up the foundations of high-speed communications for NASA’s future human missions to Mars. NASA’s Deep Space Optical Comm...
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Starmer has avoided state-visit bear traps but has he changed any of Trump’s thinking?
PM cannot afford for US president to walk away from Ukraine crisis and must persuade him to publicly support specific Gaza plansWith bear traps avoided and fireworks unlit, Keir Starmer will be del...
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Tim Cook, Sam Altman, and more attend Trump’s UK state banquet
Top tech names were on the guest list for the banquet thrown for President Trump during his second state visit to the UK on Wednesday.
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Texas man charged over ‘terroristic’ threats against New York’s Mamdani
Prosecutors say the US suspect, who pleaded not guilty, left many messages threatening Zohran Mamdani and his family.
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Women's home nations gain control of autumn games
England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales gain control of their autumn fixtures as part of World Rugby's alterations to the women's global calendar.
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Colombian court ruling sentences 12 ex-military officers
Special court delivered its first sentences against state security forces in Colombia's decades-long war.
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Wolves boss Pereira signs new three-year deal
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira signs a new three-year contract at Molineux.
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US government charges British teenager accused of at least 120 ‘Scattered Spider’ hacks
Thalha Jubair, 19, was arrested in London on Thursday and accused by U.K. and U.S. authorities of involvement in dozens of hacks, including London's transit system and the U.S. Courts.
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Marilyn Hagerty, Whose Olive Garden Review Went Viral, Dies at 99
Marilyn Hagerty eating an Olive Garden takeout order of chicken Alfredo at her home in Grand Forks, N.D., in 2020. As a restaurant columnist, she covered truck stops, diners and fast-food joints.
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Legal experts say pulling Jimmy Kimmel from air may amount to illegal 'jawboning'
Free speech scholars say ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely represents "jawboning," when government officials pressure private companies to suppress speech.
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How is China using AI in the classroom?
How will teaching artificial intelligence help China take on a high-tech future?
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Here’s the tech powering ICE’s deportation crackdown
From phone spyware and facial recognition to phone unlocking technology and databases and more, this tech powers Trump's deportation machine.
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Suspected Houthi drone attack strikes Israeli city of Eilat
Drone strike on Israeli city of Eilat causes no casualties, follows Israeli attack on Yemen's Hodeidah on Tuesday.
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Aces' Wilson, Lynx's Smith share WNBA D-award
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in four seasons. This year, she shares the award with Alanna Smith of the Minnesota Lynx.
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Notion launches agents for data analysis and task automation
Notion is launching its AI agent to let you automate tasks across hundreds of pages.
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Donald Trump’s state visit press conference: what did we learn?
Trump’s press conference with Keir Starmer skirted around several potential topics of conflict – here’s what was saidGiven an hour to speak freely in front of the world’s media, Donald Trump is alw...
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The Sunbed King stifles a yawn at Chequers while Keir twitches at the press
Trump was in his own Truman show, everyone else satellites to his ego, even the PM, who was just another beta maleIt takes all sorts. Standing around under gun-metal skies, watching soldiers isn’t...
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Senior Labour MP on Gaza, Ukraine, and the special relationship
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Labour MP Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, about President Trump's summit with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer today.
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Mahmood’s views on ‘last-minute’ modern slavery claims do not reflect reality, say professionals
Government should fix ‘broken legal aid system’ that causes delays, says head of immigration lawyers’ associationIn a strongly worded response to a high court decision blocking the removal of an as...
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Witness in 2006 Miami murder case found alive
It's unclear how the revelation about witness Paul Conner will affect the murder trial of Rashaun Jones, currently set to start Oct. 6.
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Google now lets you share your custom Gemini AI assistants known as Gems
Google now lets you share your custom AI chatbots, Gemini Gems.
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UK preparing to recognise Palestinian state as early as Friday
Move comes after Israel fails to meet UK conditions that would have postponed stepThe UK is preparing to recognise the state of Palestine as early as Friday, after Israel failed to meet conditions...
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NASA’s Chandra Finds Black Hole With Tremendous Growth
A black hole is growing at one of the fastest rates ever recorded, according to a team of astronomers. This discovery from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory may help explain how some black holes can...
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NASA’s Chandra Finds Black Hole With Tremendous Growth
A black hole is growing at one of the fastest rates ever recorded, according to a team of astronomers. This discovery from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory may help explain how some black holes can...
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The Guardian view on Trump’s state visit to Britain: plenty of glitter, but this was gilt, not gold | Editorial
The hyperbole is in sharp contrast to the actual achievements, but in this new era minimising damage and buying time look like winsAn unprecedented second state visit for a US president. An “extra-...
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The Guardian view on the Lib Dem conference: speaking for parts of England | Editorial
Sir Ed Davey’s party has plenty to look forward to, but also difficult choices to makeThe two largest parties in the House of Commons approach the 2025 autumn conference season with trepidation. Bo...
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Nvidia to become one of Intel’s biggest shareholders with new investment
The White House denies any involvement with the deal which came after Nvidia’s CEO met US President Donald Trump.
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Exxon Urges Europe to Repeal Rules to Make Companies Track Climate Pollution
Darren Woods, the chief executive of Exxon Mobil.
nytimes.com
Trump and Murphy both knocked out of English Open
World number one Judd Trump slips to a 4-3 defeat against Elliot Slessor, while Shaun Murphy loses by the same score to Jackson Page in the fifth round of the English Open.
bbc.com
The 'clever' scouting trip looking to help Europe's Ryder Cup hopes
Europe look to be 'the most prepared away team ever' heading into this year’s Ryder Cup, with a ‘scouting mission’ to Bethpage Black part of their push for a historic success in N...
skysports.com
Google brings Gemini in Chrome to US users, unveils agentic browsing capabilities, and more
Google says the AI assistant will be able to complete tedious tasks for users, like booking a haircut or ordering weekly groceries.
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Google Injects Gemini Into Chrome as AI Browsers Go Mainstream
Google weaving Gemini further into the popular Chrome browser is an inflection point for AI in our software, although some users will still be looking for the “off” switch.
wired.com
Trump turns fire on Putin and lauds UK in press conference with Starmer
US president also advises PM to use military to stop irregular migration at conclusion of his second state visitUK politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump has accused Vladimir Putin of letting h...
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José María Tojeira, 78, Dies; Pursued Killers of His Fellow Priests
The Rev. José María Tojeira in 2003. Investigators found that the killings of his fellow priests had been planned at high levels of the El Salvador military.
nytimes.com
Climate Activists Argue 3 Executive Orders Violate Their Constitutional Rights
Some of the young plaintiffs arriving at the Russell Smith Federal Courthouse in Missoula, Mont., on Tuesday.
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What did Trump get in the U.K.?
President Trump wrapped up his U.K. summit Thursday. Did he get everything he wanted out of the meetings?
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Building a Lunar Network: Johnson Tests Wireless Technologies for the Moon
NASA engineers are strapping on backpacks loaded with radios, cameras, and antennas to test technology that might someday keep explorers connected on the lunar surface. Their mission: test how astr...
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ICE unit signs new $3 million contract for phone hacking tech
Homeland Security Investigations, the law enforcement arm of ICE, adds phone unlocking tech made by Magnet Forensics to its arsenal of technology used to power the Trump administration’s deportatio...
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'Was it worth it?' - BBC correspondents assess Trump's state visit
BBC correspondents assess Trump's state visit to the UK
bbc.com
U.S. to Cut Out Nongovernmental Groups in Refocusing Health Aid
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, pictured in Israel on Tuesday, has announced changes to international U.S. health aimed at ending “a culture of dependency among recipient countries.”
nytimes.com
Flores' attorneys say NFL arbiter stalling case
Attorneys for Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and several other plaintiffs have filed for reconsideration of a court order that shifted some of their lawsuit against the NFL and multiple...
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WHO says Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 31
UN agency confirms there have been 48 cases since the outbreak was declared early this month.
aljazeera.com
Watch: World Athletics Championships day six highlights
There are chances for British medals on day 6 of the World Athletics Championships.
co.uk
Numeral raises $35M to automate sales tax with AI
The two-year-old sales tax startup Numeral is now valued at $350 million.
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Indian regulators dismiss stock manipulation allegations on Adani Group
Despite the dismissal, Gautam Adani still faces allegations of bribery, fraud in US courts.
aljazeera.com
‘If you don’t make a stand now, when would you?’: inside the Together for Palestine concert
Palestinian musicians were joined by stars including Neneh Cherry and Louis Theroux for a massive four-hour fundraising concert in London. Their artistry revealed the strength and breadth of a cult...
theguardian.com
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.
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Glamorgan defy early odds to win Championship promotion
Glamorgan overcome a slow start to the County Championship season to seal a return to the top flight for the first time in more than two decades.
bbc.com
New NASA Mission to Reveal Earth’s Invisible ‘Halo’
A new NASA mission will capture images of Earth’s invisible “halo,” the faint light given off by our planet’s outermost atmospheric layer, the exosphere, as it morphs and changes in response to the...
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Milky Way Views
The Milky Way appears above Earth’s bright atmospheric glow in this Aug. 23, 2025, photograph from the International Space Station as it soared 261 miles above southern Iran at approximately...
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Trump administration rushes to rent space for immigration officers conducting raids
Employees at the General Services Administration are scrambling to lease offices to accommodate a rapid increase of immigration enforcement officers carrying out widespread raids across the country.
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Tiafack expects to meet Itauma at top of heavyweight division
Olympic bronze medallist Nelvie Tiafack is setting out on a path that he hopes will lead him to world heavyweight glory.
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‘I’m a hustler, a grinder’: Teyana Taylor on music, motherhood and One Battle After Another
She was discovered by Pharrell Williams, signed by Kanye West and worked with Beyoncé – all by her early 20s. Now the star of Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film is creating a buzz in HollywoodTeyan...
theguardian.com
DACLab says it can remove CO2 using less electricity than many competitors
DACLab repurposed technology originally intended to capture carbon from power plants and other industrial facilities. It says the approach has been key to lowering costs.
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Wildfire Smoke Will Kill Thousands More by 2050, Study Finds
Pollution from fires, intensified by rising temperatures, is on track to become one of America’s deadliest climate disasters.
nytimes.com
Royals, Maga and tech CEOs: What we learned from state banquet guest list
The event is as much about diplomacy as it is about fine dining.
bbc.com
Naeem Mohaiemen: Through a Mirror, Darkly review – America on the brink as Tricky Dicky rides again
Artangel, Albany House, LondonThe infamous shooting of six US college students is explored in this mesmerising three-channel film that also takes in The Deer Hunter and Richard Nixon. What can it t...
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Tongue stars as Notts beat Surrey to close on County Championship title
Nottinghamshire are on the verge of a first Rothesay County Championship title in 15 years after completing a dramatic 20-run win over Surrey in their top-of-the-table clash at the Kia Oval.
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Malawi's parties warned not to prematurely declare election victory
The parties of both President Lazarus Chakwera and his main rival, Peter Mutharika, say they won Tuesday's poll.
bbc.com
Mourinho back at Benfica 25 years on - revered but a risk?
As Jose Mourinho returns to Benfica after 25 years, is it a risk for both parties with elections looming?
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Labor’s 2035 emissions target may be middle of the road but it shows there’s no going back on climate
Much like Albanese’s own style, the 62% to 70% target range reflects a calculated approach designed to offend as few people as possibleWhat is a climate target, and how does Australia’s stack up?Ge...
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Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Opp 12 no 2 & 96 album review – sheer joie de vivre
(Signum)Viktoria Mullova and Alasdair Beatson end their cycle of Beethoven violin sonatas with energised and immaculate performancesViktoria Mullova began her cycle of the Beethoven violin sonatas...
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Texans' Ward won't face domestic violence charge
A grand jury has decided not to indict Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward, months after he was arrested on suspicion of third-degree felony domestic violence.
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'Cataclysmic' situation in Gaza City, UN official says, as Israeli tanks advance
A constant of stream of Palestinians flee southwards as Israeli tanks reportedly push further into Gaza's biggest urban centre.
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Raducanu misses three match points in Korea Open loss to Krejcikova
Emma Raducanu misses three match points in a three-set loss to former Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in the Korea Open second round.
bbc.com
Mourinho appointed Benfica manager
Benfica appoint Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a deal until the summer of 2027.
bbc.com
Political Influencers Are Ramping Up Security—and Posting Through It
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, political influencers have to balance security and the requirements of the job. “Part of my rate is the ‘someone might kill me tax,’” says one.
wired.com
Corbyn and Sultana clash over new party membership
MP Zarah Sultana says she is a victim of a "sexist boys' club" in row over setting up new left wing party.
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Corbyn clashes with Sultana over membership portal as split emerges in new party
Ex-Labour leader says ‘legal advice being taken’ over issue, while Sultana also claims ‘sexist boys’ club’ is running partyUK politics live – latest updatesAn extraordinary split has opened between...
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Nvidia buys $5 billion stake in Intel, planning AI chip collaboration
Nvidia has agreed to invest $5 billion in Intel as part of a broader deal to together develop "multiple generations" of data center and PC products. Nvidia will buy Intel stock.
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From scrappy challenger to IPO: Chris Britt brings Chime’s playbook to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Chris Britt brings Chime’s playbook to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in October. Whether you’re building in fintech or another fast-moving sector, this is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand how to scal...
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Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil: ‘We took Slayer’s Dave Lombardo to Todmorden for a curry and a pint’
With the band’s 10th album out this week, their frontman answers your questions on Matt Cardle’s version of Many of Horror, playing a German swimming pool – and getting carried away over Richard As...
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Bingo halls, nuclear bunkers and the Tom Cruise trail: the best of this year’s Open House
A castle that inspired Dylan Thomas, a former cinema where the Beatles played or Tom Cruise’s filmic legacy are all hidden gems available for a sneak peek – for one day onlySeptember: it’s the mont...
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I don't see it as a redemption story - Johnson-Thompson
Defending world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson tells BBC Sport she does not see her return to Tokyo as a redemption story following her Olympic heartbreak four years ago.
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Building the future of Open AI with Thomas Wolf at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf joins Disrupt 2025 to share how open science and moonshot projects are shaping the future of AI. October 27–29, Moscone West, San Francisco.
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How to Trade In or Sell Your iPhone (2025)
If you plan to upgrade to one of Apple’s new models, don’t forget to cash in on your old one.
wired.com
NASA’s Hubble Sees White Dwarf Eating Piece of Pluto-Like Object
In our nearby stellar neighborhood, a burned-out star is snacking on a fragment of a Pluto-like object. With its unique ultraviolet capability, only NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope could identify tha...
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France’s big protest: Who’s on strike, why and what’s next?
The strike action and nationwide protests follow the Block Everything demonstrations earlier in September.
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France’s big protest: Who’s on strike, why and what’s next?
The strike action and nationwide protests follow the Block Everything demonstrations earlier in September.
aljazeera.com
Hodgkinson makes winning start to world title bid
Great Britain's Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson makes a winning start to her bid for a first world 800m title in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Boulter win puts GB into BJK Cup semi-finals
Watch the best shots, as Katie Boulter's win over Moyuka Uchijima sees Great Britain secure a 2-0 win over Japan, setting up a Billie Jean King Cup semi-final with the United States.
bbc.com
Trump Administration Reinstates More Difficult Citizenship Test
A naturalization ceremony for new citizens in Georgia, last year.
nytimes.com
GB's Asher-Smith and Hunt reach 200m final
Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt reach the final of the women's 200m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Cling film, fake tan and Block 16 - welcome to Red Roses' Hogwarts
One institution has been taking in teenagers and turning out Red Roses for more than a decade. Why Hartpury's influence might be key to Rugby World Cup glory.
bbc.com
Best Apple Watch (2025): Buyer’s Guide to the Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3
Should you splurge on the new Series 11? Or will the Watch SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
wired.com
Botswana's Kebinatshipi wins 400m gold
Botswana's Busang Collen Kebinatshipi wins gold in the men's 400m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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Ex-NC State athletes allege sexual abuse in suit
Fourteen former NC State male athletes have filed a civil lawsuit in state court alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment by the Wolfpack's former director of sports medicine.
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Two Fatally Shot at West Bank-Jordan Border Crossing
The Allenby Crossing, located near the West Bank city of Jericho, has been used as an entry point for some aid shipments into war-torn Gaza.
nytimes.com
GB's Burgin reaches 800m final
Great Britain's Max Burgin reaches the men's 800m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Him review – Jordan Peele-produced football horror is a disappointing fumble
Marlon Wayans hams it up as a quarterback looking to crown the new Goat in an unsubtle and increasingly meaningless critique of a broken systemHim, a Jordan Peele-produced splatter film in the psyc...
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John Lennon’s school desk goes on display at Beatles Museum in Liverpool
Desk from Quarry Bank high school had been hidden by staff as teachers considered Lennon a ‘nuisance’A desk used by John Lennon has gone on display after being found in the attic of his former scho...
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Why Hasegawa holds all the keys for Jeglertz at Man City
Sitting down one-to-one with Andree Jeglertz is a fascinating experience. For a coach with over 20 years of experience in the women's game, it's striking how open he is. No pretence or front just a...
skysports.com
Dawn Capital’s Shamillah Bankiya breaks down the state of the Euro venture market
Dawn Capital’s latest partner, Shamillah Bankiya, stopped by Equity this week to talk about the European landscape and the biggest misconceptions Americans have about the European startup world.
techcrunch.com
EV Realty is betting the missing link in electric trucking is real estate
EV Realty wants to create a new class of real estate investment by building charging hubs on parcels near warehouses with power to spare.
techcrunch.com
Walcott wins javelin gold as Chopra, Nadeem disappoint at Athletics Worlds
A disappointing night for South Asia turns into a joyous one for the Americas at the men's javelin final in Tokyo.
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Bank’s interest rate vote and bond plans are little help to Reeves before budget
Holding borrowing rates and continuing bond sell-offs were widely expected but an alternative was availableBusiness live – latest updates“Gradual” and “predictable” are the watchwords at the Bank o...
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Sally Rooney unable to collect award over Palestine Action arrest threat
The Normal People author can no longer safely enter the UK without potentially facing arrest, according to a statement read out by her publisher at the prize ceremonyIrish author Sally Rooney could...
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In-form Van Gerwen set for defence of Hungarian Darts Trophy
Michael van Gerwen could begin his defence of the Hungarian Darts Trophy against Andrew Gilding, while World Champion Luke Littler faces a potential clash with Joe Cullen for a place at Finals Day.
skysports.com
MLB down period aims to ease amateur 'pressure'
MLB hopes that a new Amateur Recovery Period Policy, as ordered in a memo obtained by ESPN, will "alleviate the pressure on young players" hoping to play professional baseball.
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GB's Hughes into 200m final as Lyles runs year's fastest time
Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes reaches the men's 200m final alongside USA's Noah Lyles who sets a world lead of 19.51 seconds at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
‘It makes you feel like a teenager again!’ Why The Summer I Turned Pretty is 2025’s surprise TV hit
This nostalgic tale of first love is an agonising masterclass in modern romance. No wonder it’s become such a sensation – and that a movie is on the wayIt’s often said that the romcom is dead. Kiss...
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Alarm in India’s Kerala as cases of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba rise
At least 19 deaths and 72 infections of the Naegleria fowleri amoeba have been reported this year.
aljazeera.com
How to Back Up Your iPhone to iCloud, MacOS, or Windows (2025)
Save your memories before you grab a new iPhone or update to the latest version of iOS.
wired.com
GB's Kartal dominates Shibahara in BJK Cup match win
Watch the best shots, as Sonay Kartal beats Ena Shibahara of Japan to give Great Britain a 1-0 lead in their Billie Jean King Cup quarter-final tie.
bbc.com
Donald Trump’s UK state visit met with protests
Demonstrators have been protesting against Donald Trump’s second state visit to the United Kingdom.
aljazeera.com
Bumble BFF’s revamped app is here, focusing on friend groups and community building
Bumble BFF's revamped app introduces a new groups feature to help users connect with new friends beyond one-on-one matching.
techcrunch.com
Diplomatic Coup or Abject Groveling? U.K. Debates Trump’s Royal Welcome
President Trump was welcomed with a glittering banquet in Windsor Castle on the first day of his state visit.
nytimes.com
From high-octane action to arthouse intrigue … all Kathryn Bigelow’s films – ranked!
Ahead of the release of A House of Dynamite – which could make Bigelow the first woman to win the best director Oscar winner twice – we rate her hits, from Point Break to The Hurt LockerAn old-scho...
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Americana review – Sydney Sweeney heads cast in eminently watchable crime drama
Cowboys and Indigenous Americans tackle cultural appropriation and the legacy of the old west in a plot that revolves around a stolen Lakota artefactThere is a whiff of grandiosity about this crime...
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Benn: New trainer ‘probably doesn’t even like’ Eubank
Conor Benn insists he is “flattered” that Chris Eubank Jr has brought Terence Crawford’s trainer into his corner for their rematch later this year.
skysports.com
Joy Crookes: Juniper review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Insanity)Four years ago, the south Londoner’s star was on the rise with her debut Skin – then she vanished. Now, she’s back with shimmering sounds and cleverly unsentimental lyrics, plus explosive...
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Romans review – Alice Birch’s epic search for the meaning of masculinity
Almeida theatre, LondonWe follow three brothers through a Victorian childhood to the 21st-century in this time-bending tale exploring the essence of what it is to be maleWhat did the Romans do for...
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More than half of RSC staff urged to apply for voluntary redundancy
Arts institution seeks to make ‘urgent’ savings as it is thought to be facing a shortfall of between £5m and £6mMore than half of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s staff are being encouraged to apply...
theguardian.com
Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m heat
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson wins her 800m heat to ease into the semi-finals of the women's 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Ukraine’s new weapon will help it target strategic infrastructure
@alexgatopoulos looks at the leverage Ukraine's newest missile might give it against Russia
aljazeera.com
Will Gladbach's instability prove to be a blessing or a curse for Reyna?
Gio Reyna moved to Borussia Monchengladbach to help revive his career. The team already has a new coach.
espn.com
'I toasted silver by singing 'Gold' in karaoke bar'
Jake Wightman celebrated his World Championship silver by singing Spandau Ballet hit 'Gold' as he "butchered songs" into the early hours in a karaoke bar.
bbc.com
Trump and Starmer discuss trade, foreign policy and tech
President Trump and British Prime Minister Starmer address the press after meetings in the U.K.
npr.org
Picasso painting not seen for 80 years unveiled by Paris auction house
Portrait of Dora Maar completed in Paris during war had been in private collection since being bought in 1944Europe live – latest updatesA newly discovered painting by Pablo Picasso of the French p...
theguardian.com
Bank of England holds interest rates at 4% amid concerns over inflation
Policymakers vote as expected for pause, with rate of annual price rises running at nearly double 2% targetBank of England policymakers have left interest rates on hold at 4% amid concerns about pe...
theguardian.com
Cybercriminals Have a Weird New Way to Target You With Scam Texts
Scammers are now using “SMS blasters” to send out up to 100,000 texts per hour to phones that are tricked into thinking the devices are cell towers. Your wireless carrier is powerless to stop them.
wired.com
How Bill Gates is playing both sides of the climate crisis – video
Think Bill Gates is fixing the climate crisis? Not if you follow the money.While he funds green innovation and talks about cutting emissions, Gates also invests in dirty industries such as coal, oi...
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Three arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
The two men and a woman were all arrested in Grays, Essex, the Metropolitan Police says.
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South Korean prosecutors seek arrest of ‘Moonies’ leader in bribery probe
Unification Church leader accused of bribing former first lady whose husband Yoon Suk-yeol fell from grace last year.
aljazeera.com
Anti-Trump Protesters Take Aim at ‘Naive’ US-UK AI Deal
Thousands marched in London to protest President Donald Trump’s second state visit. Among them were many environmental activists unhappy with Britain’s new AI deal with the US.
wired.com
British medallist Wightman: I've saved myself a dad by sacking him as coach
Jake Wightman says sacking his dad as coach was the best thing after the Brit stormed to a 1500m silver medal at the World Athletics Championships.
skysports.com
Clashes at disputed border between Thai police and Cambodian protesters
Violent clashes between Thai police and Cambodian protesters erupted in a disputed border town on Wednesday.
aljazeera.com
Longtime Putin Aide Who Opposed Ukraine War Is Granted Rare Resignation
Dmitri N. Kozak, a long-serving aide to President Vladimir V. Putin, in 2022. It was not immediately clear whether Mr. Kozak would move to a different government job or become a private citizen.
nytimes.com
AI Psychosis Is Rarely Psychosis at All
A wave of AI users presenting in states of psychological distress gave birth to an unofficial diagnostic label. Experts say it’s neither accurate nor needed, but concede that it’s likely to stay.
wired.com
Kildunne, Botterman return for England's WC semi-final vs France
England head coach John Mitchell has made four changes to his Red Roses side to play France in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final at Ashton Gate on Saturday.
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McLaughlin-Levrone dazzles in historic 400m win
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone became the first woman in nearly 40 years to crack the 48-second barrier in the 400 meters Thursday, finishing in 47.78 in an historically fast race to claim gold at the W...
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Ackroyd & Harvey: The Art of Activism review – culture and politics collide in film of eco-artist double act
Portrait of the artists looks asks whether protest art can have a tangible, real-world impactOn the question of whether art and politics can be productive bedfellows, artists Heather Ackroyd and Da...
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Democratic Senators Call for U.S. Recognition of Palestinian State
A group of Democratic senators, led by Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, on Thursday introduced legislation calling on President Trump to recognize a demilitarized Palestinian state.
nytimes.com
Meta’s New Smart Glasses Got a Subtle Name Change. It Speaks Volumes About What’s Wrong With Them
Having left competitors in the shade by adhering to vital lessons on what works on your face, Mark Zuckerberg has reverted to old habits with Meta Ray-Ban Display—and that’s not good.
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Hearts start has made people 'sit up and take notice', McInnes says
Derek McInnes says it is vital Hearts work hard to remain in the Premiership title race as people "sit up and take notice" of their start to the season.
skysports.com
France Braces for Anti-Austerity Strikes and Protests
Students blocking the entrance to a high school in Paris on Thursday.
nytimes.com
From 6 losing seasons to sneaky contenders: How the Dream rebuilt their franchise
Deal-making for the right players. A new coach. And a culture shift. Here's how Atlanta turned things around.
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North Korea getting a raw deal on support for Russia’s war: Report
Moscow has gained up to $9.8bn worth of arms, plus troops; Pyongyang may have received less than $1bn.
aljazeera.com
UK anti-slavery commissioner condemns Shabana Mahmood’s asylum comments
Home secretary’s remarks about ‘vexatious’ claims will have real-life impact on trafficking victims, says Eleanor LyonsUK politics live – latest updatesThe anti-slavery commissioner has criticised...
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Scientists stunned by salt giants forming beneath the Dead Sea
The Dead Sea isn’t just the saltiest body of water on Earth—it’s a living laboratory for the formation of giant underground salt deposits. Researchers are unraveling how evaporation, temperature sh...
sciencedaily.com
India 20-day-old baby girl found buried fighting for life
She was found by chance when a shepherd heard faint cries coming from under a mound of earth.
bbc.com
Togo leader's sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule
Marguerite Gnakadé has become a vocal critic of Togo's long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé.
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‘A slap in the face’: our expert panel on Australia’s 2035 emissions target
Six experts respond to Labor’s plans for agriculture, resources, the built environment, industry, transport and energy. What did it get right and what more needs to be done?Sign up for climate and...
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Postures: Jean Rhys in the Modern World review – sex, squalor and jungle sweat for an eternal outsider
Michael Werner Gallery, LondonArtists as varied as Sarah Lucas, Gwen John and Georg Baselitz are called upon by critic-curator Hilton Als to chime with the writer of Wide Sargasso SeaJean Rhys was...
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Lib Dem leader on council tackling crime rates
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey praises Lib Dem led council ahead of Bournemouth hosting conference
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What to Know About the North American Summit Taking Place Without the U.S.
A liquid natural gas ship in Kitimat, British Columbia, in August. The talks, between Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, are expected to focus on invest...
nytimes.com
Fit-again England full-back Kildunne starts against France in semi-final
Ellie Kildunne returns from a concussion suffered in England's final pool-stage game against Australia a fortnight ago to take her place as starting full-back in their Rugby World Cup semi-final ag...
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Baroness Hale on her stupendous, eye-opening life in the law: ‘People are capable of treating tiny children very, very badly’
She was the first female president of the supreme court, causing a ruckus when she ruled against Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament. Now she has written an insider’s take on the UK’s underfun...
theguardian.com
The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers
An Israeli police officer demonstrates a laser defense system near the Israel-Gaza border in 2020.
nytimes.com
A Collision With Another Planet Could Have Allowed for Life on Earth
Analysis by researchers at the University of Bern suggests that water and other volatile compounds arrived on Earth from outer space—specifically via a collision with a Mars-sized planet billions o...
wired.com
Climate change wreaking havoc on world’s water cycle: UN
Last year's record heat led to prolonged droughts and extreme floods across the globe.
aljazeera.com
How Seth Rollins pulled off the biggest injury ruse in WWE history
The WWE world heavyweight champ details how he pulled off the "Ruse of the Century" at SummerSlam.
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Simeone's 'regret' over Liverpool fans clash after reacting to 'insults'
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone said he regretted his clash with Liverpool fans at the end of their dramatic Champions League clash at Anfield, but revealed it was sparked by "insults" he had re...
skysports.com
Aftermath of deadly Israeli strikes near Gaza hospitals
Videos show the aftermath of Israeli strikes near two of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals.
aljazeera.com
LIVE: Trump to meet UK’s Starmer after ceremonial welcome from King Charles
Starmer, who hopes the visit will lead to deeper economic ties, is likely to press the president on Ukraine and Israel.
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The Traitors Circle by Jonathan Freedland review – a propulsive story of German resistance
A thriller-like account of the influential men and women who opposed Hitler and paid a terrible priceOn 10 September 1943, a loose group of well-connected friends met in a small apartment in the Ch...
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Ghost Trail review – pain and paranoia as a Syrian refugee attempts to track down his torturer
Jonathan Millet makes his fiction feature debut with an ambitious slow-burn thriller that opens up a complex world of painThe face of a Syrian refugee is the enigmatic key to this slow-burning dram...
theguardian.com
America and Britain Are Worlds Apart on Energy Policies, Except Nuclear
President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain at Trump International Golf Links, near Aberdeen, Scotland, during the president’s last visit to the U.K. in July.
nytimes.com
Britain hopes that U.S. investments offset some economic pain.
The Bank of England in London, which is set to hold interest rates steady on Thursday.
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Starmer and Trump to hold talks as PM warned UK faces ‘huge dilemma’ over relationship with US – UK politics live
US president heads to Chequers as former Meta executive Nick Clegg says UK must learn to be less reliant on US technologyGood morning. It’s day two of the state visit and, after the pomp, today’s w...
theguardian.com
France braces for mass protests as austerity plan deepens anti-Macron anger
Government warns of disruptions as nationwide strikes set to shutdown schools, pharmacies and transport.
aljazeera.com
Fed rate cuts: Saving American jobs or stoking inflation?
US Federal Reserve reduces interest rates and signals more cuts ahead as the labour market slows.
aljazeera.com
LIVE: Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem in World Athletics javelin final
Follow our live build-up, results and live text and photo commentary stream from the World Athletics Championship 2025.
aljazeera.com
Reunion or revenge? Transfers facing their old teams a new part of the season
In the transfer era, playing former teams is commonplace. How each side approaches these games affects the game plan and the players.
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'Bragging rights for all eternity': An ode to the Iron Skillet rivalry
Looking back at the history of the SMU-TCU grudge match before its 104th, and potentially final, edition.
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Weekly sports quiz: Who won the T20 Blast mascot race?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
bbc.com
After quitting the US, Britain seemed like a sanctuary from Trump’s Maga movement. Now I wonder, for how long? | Emma Brockes
I was the envy of the friends I’d left behind. Now it seems prudent to assess how much that nativism will truly take root hereThis time last year, I had just moved back to Britain from the US and w...
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Photographer Joy Gregory on her new project, decades in the making: ‘A lot of people I worked with on it have died’
A new retrospective by the Black British artist plays with everything from the Victorians’ use of flowers to Eurocentric beauty standards – including one piece she started in 2003There weren’t many...
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Thai forces fire rubber bullets, tear gas in clash with Cambodian villagers
Cambodian authorities say at least 29 civilians were injured in encounter with Thai troops at contested border site.
aljazeera.com
Photos: Afghan returnees struggle amid economic and climate crises
The fragile economy is struggling to absorb the influx as millions return home after being ejected by Iran and Pakistan.
aljazeera.com
Tax rises in, two-child limit out: what Resolution Foundation’s boss is urging Reeves before budget
Pensions triple lock should also go, says Ruth Curtice, a former civil servant who says it’s ‘nice to be allowed to say what you think’“She clearly has to fix the problem. I think it’s one thing to...
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‘It’s not just our houses’: can a Scottish village save Queen Elizabeth’s coastal path from the waves?
The people of Johnshaven have watched the sea edge closer and closer. Preserving the path is key to protecting their communityPhotographs by Murdo MacLeodWhen Charis Duthie moved to Johnshaven with...
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The Glassworker review – beautiful Ghibli-esque anti-war fable
Pakistani animator Usman Riaz’s dazzling debut owes much to Hayao Miyazaki, founder of Japan’s legendary studio, even if the magic and wonder falls a little short of his heroGoing by the poster, it...
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Only a third of world’s river basins experienced normal conditions in 2024
Increasingly erratic water cycle is creating food scarcity, rising prices, conflict and migration, says UN agencyOnly a third of the world’s river basins experienced normal conditions last year as...
theguardian.com
LIVE: Israeli army applying ‘extreme pressure’ as Gaza toll passes 65,000
Israeli attacks kill dozens more Palestinians in Gaza City alone as the death toll surges during its ground invasion.
aljazeera.com
Australia announces higher emissions cuts by 2035
The country is one of the world's biggest carbon emitters per capita.
bbc.com
'Did I steal her crown?' - KJT reflects on Paris Olympics
Great Britain heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson looks back through her career highlights including her first Olympic medal in Paris 2024 and receiving an MBE this year.
bbc.com
Macrons to offer 'scientific evidence' to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says
They have filed a lawsuit against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens who claims the French first lady was born male.
bbc.com
Privatisation of UK industries is driving cost of living crisis, says Greens’ leader
Zack Polanski calls mass privatisation a ‘failed experiment’ as report finds it has cost UK households £250 a year moreThe privatisation of the UK’s key industries is driving the cost of living cri...
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Weatherwatch: Early ripening berries could be bad news for UK’s visiting birds
The warmest summer on record has brought a premature autumn – which could leave little food for overwintering birdsAccording to the Met Office, autumn in the UK began on 1 September, yet in the hed...
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Clarks opens up a shoebox of memories with museum to mark 200th year
Shoemakers Museum in Somerset village of Street displays everything from school shoes to Wallabees and Desert BootsFor some visitors, the museum may bring back memories of being fitted for their fi...
theguardian.com
Trump is deploying the National Guard to Memphis. Experts worry it's becoming normal
The president signed an order earlier this week to send Tennessee state National Guard troops, along with officials from various federal departments and agencies, into Memphis, in an effort to figh...
npr.org
New policies are making life harder for trans people — and prompting big financial decisions
White House executive orders and legislation in many states have targeted the rights and protections of trans people. For some, that has meant increased financial worry.
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Country diary: Swallows on the wire, berries in the hedges | Virginia Spiers
St Dominic, Tamar Valley: So far in early autumn, an abundance of ash keys and plump acorns – and the apple and pear trees are heavily ladenAt last, Atlantic weather has set in, bringing much-neede...
theguardian.com
Sex abuse charges against top Australian radio host downgraded
He faces 27 charges which allege that he indecently assaulted or groped nine men from 2001 to 2019.
bbc.com
Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye shock move for Man Utd's Mainoo
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is a transfer target for crosstown rivals Manchester City. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Black Rabbit review – it’s almost impossible to care about Jude Law and Jason Bateman in this TV misery
The two actors play brothers dragged into danger by gangsters, but are too stupid or poorly sketched for you to sympathise with them. It’s a relentlessly cheerless watchHard on the heels of the air...
theguardian.com
India leads the way on Google’s Nano Banana with a local creative twist
Indian users turning Google’s Nano Banana into a viral trend engine, from retro AI portraits to figurine-style selfies.
techcrunch.com
Body found in car registered to D4vd identified as missing teen
Authorities say the cause and time of the 15-year-old girl's death are still unknown.
bbc.com
Australian government announces 2035 emissions reduction target – video
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announced the Labor government will set a 62-70% emissions reduction target by 2035, taking the advice of the Climate Change Authority. In his announcement, Al...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Perseverance just found new evidence that Mars could have been habitable
Jezero Crater’s rocks reveal three stages of water activity, shifting from hostile acidic fluids to more life-friendly alkaline ones. Perseverance’s discoveries guide future sampling and strengthen...
sciencedaily.com
Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments
The late-night host said on Monday that Trump's allies were "doing everything they can to score political points from" Kirk's death.
bbc.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,302
Here are the key events on day 1,302 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
White dwarf caught devouring a frozen Pluto-like world
Astronomers have detected the chemical fingerprint of a frozen, water-rich planetary fragment being devoured by a white dwarf star, offering the clearest evidence yet that icy, life-delivering obje...
sciencedaily.com
Israel threatens national film awards after Palestinian story wins top prize
The Sea follows a boy from the occupied West Bank who wants to visit Tel Aviv to see the sea for the first time.
bbc.com
ABC barred from Trump’s UK press conference after clash with Australian journalist John Lyons
Exclusive: London bureau of Australia’s national broadcaster informed accreditation removed for ‘logistical reasons’The ABC has been barred from attending Donald Trump’s press conference near Londo...
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No. 1 Lynx mount 17-point rally to oust Valkyries
The top-seeded Lynx rallied from a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Valkyries 75-74 and advance to the next round of the WNBA playoffs.
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Meta launches Hyperscape, technology to turn real-world spaces into VR
Meta launches Hyperscape into beta, allowing users to turn real world spaces into digital spaces for VR.
techcrunch.com
Meta unveils new smart glasses with a display and wristband controller
Meta showed off its newest AI-powered smart glasses, which have a display and are controlled by a wristband, at Meta Connect 2025.
techcrunch.com
Meta Goes Even Harder Into Smart Glasses With 3 New Models
New glasses with a built-in display bring Meta's vision of the augmented reality future into focus. The popular Ray-Bans also get an update, and there's a new Oakley style for action sports.
wired.com
Meta unveils its new Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses for athletes
The new smart glasses are geared toward runners, cyclists, and other athletes.
techcrunch.com
Battling a rare brain-eating disease in an Indian state
In Kerala this year, more than 70 people have been diagnosed and 19 have died from the brain-eating amoeba.
bbc.com
What Happened to “the West”?
As America drifts away from its allies, a less peaceful world awaits.