Woad well off pace after first round of NW Arkansas Championship
Lottie Woad made a disappointing start as she carded a two-over 73 in the first round at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-09-19
Papers: Benitez wants return to England as West Ham fans plot board protests
The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...
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Aspinall to face Humphries in Hungarian Darts Trophy
Nathan Aspinall will take on world No 1 Luke Humphries in round two of the Hungarian Darts Trophy while Luke Littler will play Joe Cullen.
skysports.com
Selby beats Page to reach English Open semi-finals
Mark Selby makes superb 131 break in the deciding frame of his 5-4 win over Jackson Page to move into the semi-finals of the English Open.
bbc.com
'It takes pressure off' - goal gives Clinton perfect Man City start
Grace Clinton says she's delighted to have scored on her first appearance for Manchester City, helping her new club beat Tottenham 5-1 in the Women's Super League.
bbc.com
Palestinians flee as Israel strikes Gaza City with ‘unprecedented force’
Israeli forces kill at least 43 people across Gaza since dawn as death toll from man-made famine rises to 441.
aljazeera.com
Salford's tumultuous season comes to end with fan protests and red smoke bombs
Salford's tumultuous season came to end with fan protests and a barrage of red smoke bombs as they were beaten 52-16 by play-off bound Wakefield amid an acrimonious atmosphere at the Salford Commun...
skysports.com
'Fairytale' Canada deliver 'seismic' win over New Zealand
Canada stun six-time world champions New Zealand with a masterful display to reach the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
bbc.com
Long-throw routine and slick passing move help Boro see off West Brom
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and West Brom.
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Championship leaders Middlesbrough see off West Brom to extend flying start
Middlesbrough beat West Brom 2-1 as they made it the best start in their history after six Championship games.
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RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Votes Down Its Own Proposal to Require Prescriptions for Covid-19 Shots
In a chaotic meeting, ACIP voted not to recommend a prescription requirement for Covid-19 vaccines. Some panelists seemed unaware of the point of the meeting, while others went on strange tangents.
wired.com
Clinton scores on debut as City thrash Spurs | London City record first WSL win
Grace Clinton scored on her Manchester City debut as Andree Jeglertz's side gave Tottenham a rude awakening with a 5-1 victory in their Women's Super League clash at Brisbane Road.
skysports.com
US gov’t asks Supreme Court to end protections for Venezuelan migrants
A federal judge ruled that terminating Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans violates laws on government conduct.
aljazeera.com
Jim Edgar, 79, Popular and Moderate Republican Governor of Illinois, Dies
Jim Edgar, the former Illinois governor, outside the State Capitol building in Springfield in 2014. He was a rare Republican public official who openly criticized President Trump.
nytimes.com
Canada stun New Zealand to reach Women's Rugby World Cup final
Canada upset the odds to beat New Zealand 34-19 and secure their place in the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
skysports.com
Why California’s SB 53 might provide a meaningful check on big AI companies
Equity debates California's new AI safety bill and why it has a better shot at becoming law.
techcrunch.com
Nvidia eyes $500M investment into self-driving tech startup Wayve
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took his first ride in a Wayve-equipped self-driving car through Central London.
techcrunch.com
US vaccine advisory panel does not recommend COVID jabs for all
Break from past recommendations comes amid warning of scientific backslide under leadership of HHS secretary RFK Jr.
aljazeera.com
Labour rules against dozens of motions about Palestine being debated at party conference
The director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign said the move was ‘shocking’Labour has ruled out motions about Palestine being debated at its party conference later this month, triggering accusat...
theguardian.com
Nicholas Grimshaw, 85, Dies; British Architect Known for High-Tech Designs
He melded his country’s history of engineering and industrial design with a modern sensibility to help shape the face of 21st-century Britain.
nytimes.com
Why Canada beating New Zealand is a 'tectonic' result
BBC Sport pundits Lesley Mckenzie, Ruby Tui and Katy Daley-Mclean explain why Canada - who crowdfunded to support themselves at the Women's Rugby World Cup - made history by beating New Zealand in...
bbc.com
Drone strike on mosque kills dozens in Sudan’s el-Fasher
At least 70 people were killed when the paramilitary RSF struck a mosque in Sudan’s el-Fasher in Darfur.
aljazeera.com
Cracking Product-Market Fit: Lessons from Founders and Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Rajat Bhageria (Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (NEA), and Murali Joshi (ICONIQ) share actionable strategies for finding product-market fit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (Oct 27–29, SF).
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NASA Selects Blue Origin to Deliver VIPER Rover to Moon’s South Pole
As part of the agency’s Artemis campaign, NASA has awarded Blue Origin of Kent, Washington, a CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) task order with an option to deliver a rover to the Moon’s Sou...
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Superb Canada beat champions New Zealand to reach final
Canada sensationally depose Women's Rugby World Cup holders New Zealand, inflicting the Black Ferns' first defeat in the tournament in 11 years to advance to the final.
bbc.com
Jack Daniels, Olympic Medalist and ‘World’s Best’ Running Coach, Dies at 92
Tutoring Olympians, he created a simple workout formula that was said to produce the best results with the least effort, earning accolades across the running world.
nytimes.com
Hard-Fought Treaty to Protect Ocean Life Clears a Final Hurdle
The treaty allows for establishing vast conservation zones in international waters.
nytimes.com
Sensational Canada shock New Zealand to make final
Canada inflict New Zealand's first defeat in 11 years at the Womens' Rugby World Cup as a sensational performance books their place in the Twickenham final.
bbc.com
PA arrests Palestinian suspect decades after deadly Paris restaurant attack
French official says arrest of suspect Hicham Harb was made possible by upcoming recognition of Palestinian state.
aljazeera.com
In Mexico, New Mothers Are Seeking Out Old Rituals
Kay Nicte Cisneros García, a new mother, was wrapped in shawls as part of a postpartum ritual.
nytimes.com
India defeat Oman to extend unbeaten Asia Cup run
India maintain their unbeaten streak in the 2025 Asia Cup with a 21-run victory over Oman in their final group match.
bbc.com
Does Verstappen hold key to the F1 World Championship?
BBC Sport's F1 correspondent Andrew Benson explains how Max Verstappen could play a vital role in deciding which of the McLaren team-mates, Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri, will be crowned F1 champio...
bbc.com
'It's audacious and divine' Pelletier scores early try for Canada
Justine Pelletier scores an 'audacious and divine' try to give Canada the lead in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi final against New Zealand in Bristol.
bbc.com
The White House Peace Vigil is dismantled – why?
Why has Trump ordered the dismantling of a peace vigil near the White House?
aljazeera.com
Judge rules against government in NIL-visa case
A judge has denied the U.S. government's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Arizona State basketball player Last-Tear Poa that would make it easier for international players to profit off NIL op...
espn.com
‘Go-to trope’: how the far right are exploiting violence against women and girls
From Tommy Robinson to Reform UK, far right figures are weaponising women’s safety to push anti-migrant fears“Our women, our daughters are scared to walk the streets,” Tommy Robinson told tens of t...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Orion Spacecraft Secures Critical Abort System Hardware for Artemis II
All the pieces are stacking up – literally – for NASA’s first crewed mission of the Artemis program coming in 2026. Teams are finishing integration of the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II test f...
nasa.gov
Charley Rosen, Prolific Writer of Basketball Books, Dies at 84
Charley Rosen at his home in upstate New York in 2015. He was the author of numerous books, both fiction and nonfiction, about basketball — which, to him, was the best of all sports.
nytimes.com
The Guardian view on criminal justice reform: community sentencing can’t be done on the cheap | Editorial
The chief inspector of probation is right to be anxious about the service’s growing workloadSerious violent crime in England and Wales should be expected to rise unless urgent steps are taken to bo...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Adolescence cleaning up at the Emmys: the importance of grassroots drama training | Editorial
Theatre schools are in crisis. More must be done to nurture young talent like Owen Cooper across the countryAs well as the urgent social problems raised by Adolescence – online misogyny and radical...
theguardian.com
Meta’s AR ambitions meet reality, and California gets serious about AI safety…again
This week on Equity, Anthony Ha, Kirsten Korosec, and Max Zeff unpack the biggest moves in AI, robotics, and regulation. Listen to the full episode to hear about: Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship po...
techcrunch.com
Corbyn allies disappointed at row with Sultana over new party
Zarah Sultana - who was launching the new party with Jeremy Corbyn - accused him overseeing a "sexist boys' club".
bbc.com
UN votes to allow Palestinian president to address annual gathering via video link
Trump had refused to grant visas for Palestinian delegation due to attend conference and UN general assemblyThe United Nations general assembly has voted to allow the Palestinian president, Mahmoud...
theguardian.com
Johnson-Thompson in heptathlon medal hunt after first day
Defending champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson says she is "excited" to resume her bid for a third world heptathlon title after putting herself into medal contention in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Ted Cruz claims without evidence that China is funding U.S. climate lawsuits
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has said China is funding climate lawsuits against American oil and gas companies to weaken the U.S. He hasn't provided evidence to support the claim.
npr.org
Paolini leads Italy to BJK Cup final with Ukraine win
Holders Italy reach third consecutive final with 2-1 victory over Ukraine in the Billie Jean King Cup.
bbc.com
Mixed reaction to UK-Ireland Troubles legacy deal
The new framework was unveiled on Friday by Tánaiste Simon Harris and Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.
bbc.com
Zidane's son switches allegiance to Algeria
Luca Zidane, the son of France's World Cup-winning playmaker Zinedine, switches his international allegiance from France to Algeria.
bbc.com
Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete neutrally in 2026 Winter Olympics
Athletes will undergo checks to prove they do not actively support the war in Ukraine or have links with the army.
aljazeera.com
House passes spending bill but shutdown threat still looms
The government appeared to inch closer to a shutdown on Friday after a short-term spending bill cleared by the House was blocked in the Senate amid a broader fight over expiring health care subsidies.
npr.org
Judge strikes down Trump's $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times
A US federal judge took issue with the contents of Trump's lawsuit against the newspaper and gave him 28 days to amend it.
bbc.com
Scottish minister Jamie Hepburn quits after Douglas Ross assault accusation
Former Scottish Tory leader alleges Hepburn grabbed him amid row over SNP’s apparent failure to tackle gull attacksA Scottish minister has resigned after a row over aggressive gulls spilled over in...
theguardian.com
‘Good at self-sabotage’: people react to Corbyn and Sultana row in new leftwing party
Public spat over membership portal is a huge turn-off for those sympathetic to ideals of nascent partyJeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, the pair spearheading a new leftwing party, have fallen out pu...
theguardian.com
World Athletics Championships
Katarina Johnson-Thompson starts the defence of her heptathlon title on day 7.
co.uk
Alex Scott: The 'Guernsey Grealish' finally proving his worth to Bournemouth
It was well over two years ago that Pep Guardiola first brought the name of then-Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott to the wider footballing world.
skysports.com
‘It really bores me’: Wayne McGregor on why he won’t spell out his striking dance creations
The choreographer has paired the tragedies of Oedipus Rex and Antigone in a monumental double bill, Jocasta’s Line, which refuses to spoon-feed audiencesWhen Stravinsky composed Oedipus Rex in 1927...
theguardian.com
Kitts and Higgins found to have stopped Hillsin following inquiry
Dylan Kitts and John Higgins have been found to have deliberately stopped Hillsin from winning at Worcester in 2023, but trainer Chris Honour was cleared of all charges except misleading the stewards.
skysports.com
UN approves video address by Palestine’s Abbas after US visa refusal
UN General Assembly allows Abbas to address world leaders by video after US denies him a visa for travel to New York.
aljazeera.com
What the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood will mean
What does the decision entail and which other countries are joining Britain in recognition?The UK is expected to formally recognise Palestinian statehood in the coming days, having shifted its posi...
theguardian.com
Meta CTO explains why the smart glasses demos failed at Meta Connect — and it wasn’t the Wi-Fi
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth offered a post-mortem on Meta's demo fails this week at its developer conference, where it showed off new AI glasses.
techcrunch.com
Trump has dragged the US to the abyss and Nigel Farage would do the same to Britain. Here’s how to stop him | Jonathan Freedland
It’s not too late to puncture the Reform leader’s populist myth. His ‘make Britain great again’ act is out of step with the British peopleThe march towards the darkness is becoming a sprint. In the...
theguardian.com
Wolves, West Ham, Burnley, Leeds, Forest - why Saturday's fixtures really matter
Wolves, West Ham, Burnley, Leeds and Nottingham Forest have all, to varying degrees, made a fairly wretched start to the new Premier League campaign. So, we ask the question, why does this weekend...
skysports.com
EU chief seeks sanctions on Russian LNG to pressure Moscow over Ukraine war
European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen urges members to back new sanctions to cut Russian fossil fuel revenues.
aljazeera.com
Lyles makes new 'joyous moments' in Tokyo with 200m triumph
The irrepressible Noah Lyles holds off a stellar field to win his fourth successive 200m world title with victory at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Susan Xenarios, Who Transformed Rape Crisis Response, Dies at 79
Susan Xenarios in 2007. She started an organization that provided forensic evidence collection kits and volunteer advocates to help victims of sexual assault.
nytimes.com
Trump and Xi to meet in South Korea as TikTok deal approved
The president plans to meet Xi at a global summit in South Korea next month and will travel to China next year.
bbc.com
Silva: Forget poor transfer window, Fulham can break more records this season
After Fulham's final game of last season, a 2-0 home defeat to a resurgent Manchester City, Marco Silva could have been celebrating his side breaking their record top-flight points tally.
skysports.com
Safety concerns on eve of World Cup after Italian skier death
Italian skier Matteo Franzoso's death this week during training in Chile reports safety debate.
aljazeera.com
Assisted dying bill to get further scrutiny by Lords committee
Special committee to address concerns over funding and implementation as legislation passes first stage in LordsPeers have agreed to undertake more expert scrutiny of the assisted dying bill, as th...
theguardian.com
Hilary Benn: Troubles legacy agreement will deal with ‘unfinished business’
Northern Ireland secretary says he hopes measures will give answers to victims on both sides of political divideThe Northern Ireland secretary has said new measures aiming to deal with crimes commi...
theguardian.com
Ralphie's return: Buffs' new mascot to debut Sat.
The latest recruit on Deion Sanders' roster weighs in at 700 pounds and runs the 40-yard dash as fast as she wants.
espn.com
Greens membership surge after public split between Corbyn and Sultana
Almost 1,400 people sign up in 24 hours, as party sees 10% increase in member numbers after Zack Polanski’s leadership winThe Greens have seen their membership jump by more than 1,000 people in a d...
theguardian.com
Labor has good reason to sweat over its 2035 climate target – but the dishevelled Coalition response rings hollow | Tom McIlroy
The scale of the government’s ambition heightens the stakes for all sides of politics and will probably determine how Albanese’s second term plays outGet our breaking news email, free app or daily...
theguardian.com
YouTube Thinks AI Is Its Next Big Bang
On its 20th anniversary, YouTube is venturing into an era of AI-generated video, and may never be the same.
wired.com
Suspect in 1982 Attack on Jewish Deli in Paris Is Arrested by Palestinian Authorities
Outside Chez Jo Goldenberg, a restaurant in the Marais neighborhood of Paris, after an attack killed six people in 1982.
nytimes.com
Rain ruins second T20I between Ireland and England
Ireland and England's T20 series will go down to the third and final match on Sunday, the tourists still leading 1-0 after the second T20I was washed out.
skysports.com
Meta Ray-Ban Display and everything else unveiled at Meta Connect 2025
Meta unveiled new versions of its AI-powered smart glasses, as well as a gesture-indicating wristband.
techcrunch.com
Reform UK suspends councillor linked to account calling for Starmer’s death
Exclusive: Party investigates Northumberland councillor John Allen over alleged YouTube postsReform UK has suspended one of its councillors as the party investigates him over alleged online comment...
theguardian.com
'Academic badass and a track goddess' - Hunt's reaction to 200m silver
Watch Amy Hunt's reaction to taking silver in the women's 200m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
UN Security Council rejects resolution to extend Iran sanctions relief
Four countries voted to stop sanctions from being reintroduced, while nine voted against sanctions relief.
aljazeera.com
Maresca on Palmer, Estevao and building a new culture at Chelsea
Three away games in eight days was always going to be the first big test of Chelsea's strength in depth this season.
skysports.com
A Beacon to Space
In this infrared photograph taken on June 2, 2025, the Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Table Mountain Facility near Wrightwood, California, b...
nasa.gov
Octopus Energy spins off its Kraken utility billing and AI platform
The British renewable energy provider said that its Kraken platform had $500 million in committed annual revenue, spurring a spinoff that could result in a massive IPO.
techcrunch.com
Threatening Broadcasters, Trump Takes a Page From the World’s Autocrats
President Trump on Air Force One on Thursday. He has threatened to revoke licenses from networks with late-night hosts who make jokes at his expense.
nytimes.com
How developers are using Apple’s local AI models with iOS 26
A list of apps that are using Apple's local models to introduce new features.
techcrunch.com
The Census Bureau is now headed by a Trump official in an acting position
George Cook is the Trump administration's new acting director of the Census Bureau, which has been thrust into the middle of a renewed attempt by President Trump to alter the national head count.
npr.org
Arteta refuses to rule out Saka and Odegaard return for Man City clash
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has refused to rule out returns for Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard for their clash against Manchester City.
skysports.com
One week left: Lock in discounted pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
We are in the final week to lock in your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 pass and save up to $668. Join one of the biggest tech gatherings of the year — commit now before prices rise on September 27.
techcrunch.com
What Is a High Refresh Rate? Explaining 120 Hz on Phones, TVs, and Monitors
Many Android phones and iPhones use this screen technology to make everything look buttery smooth. Here's how it works.
wired.com
Cardi B: Am I the Drama? review – vigorous score-settling and brutally witty put downs
(Atlantic)Seven years after her debut, Cardi B is back with a ferociously enjoyable 70-minute album of eclecticism and enthusiastic annihilation of her enemiesShould you need confirmation that Card...
theguardian.com
Prosecutors: Witness in Miami murder case found
Officers have contacted a key witness in the murder case of a former University of Miami football player after ESPN reported that the 81-year-old man, presumed to be dead, was actually alive in Lou...
espn.com
'Immense performance' - GB's Hunt wins brilliant 200m silver
Great Britain's Amy Hunt takes silver in the women's 200m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
GB's Hunt makes global mark with 200m silver
Great Britain's Amy Hunt announces herself on the global stage by claiming a stunning 200m silver in her first major final at the World Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
'Nothing to lose' - how GB match up against US
Great Britain face the United States in the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and BBC Sport takes a look at the key match-ups.
bbc.com
Garden of unearthly delights: inside the eerie underground lair for ‘master of mobiles’ Alexander Calder
The great kinetic artist has never been properly celebrated in his home town of Philadelphia – until now. But is a $90m subterranean labyrinth, created by Herzog & de Meuron, really the answer?...
theguardian.com
Benjamin takes 400m hurdles gold after disqualification drama
USA's Rai Benjamin takes gold in the men's 400m hurdles, after being reinstated following an earlier disqualification for knocking over another athlete's hurdle at the World Athletics Championships...
bbc.com
Garland review – bells, whistles and a horse as Leith’s processional bemuses and beguiles
Bold Tendencies, LondonThe narrative was lost but Oliver Leith’s large-scale work – world premiered here – was full of memorable momentsOn one side of the orchestra: a supermarket trolley piled up...
theguardian.com
How FCC chair Brendan Carr is leading Trump's charge against the media
In the eight months since becoming chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has waged war against the free speech of those who have reported on, criticized, or satirized the pre...
npr.org
Mayor loses no confidence vote in airport row
Ros Jones, Labour's elected Mayor of Doncaster, says she is "not going anywhere" following the vote.
bbc.com
What do the new Northern Ireland Troubles legacy proposals entail?
Labour hopes to heal wounds created by the Conservatives’ Legacy Act, which cancelled inquests and prosecutionsNew measures aimed at healing the wounds on all sides of the Northern Ireland Troubles...
theguardian.com
Amorim plays down 'normal' talks with Ratcliffe and jokes about new contract
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has played down the significance of a meeting with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe at the club's training ground this week, insisting their talks were "normal".
skysports.com
USA's Lyles storms to world 200m gold as GB's Hughes finishes fifth
The USA's Noah Lyles wins his fourth 200m gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Judge quashes Home Office decision to extradite vulnerable man to US
Portugal has also made extradition request for Diogo Santos Coelho who is facing cybercrime chargesA High Court judge has quashed a Home Office decision which paved the way for a vulnerable autisti...
theguardian.com
Agnes Gund, Who Oversaw a Major Expansion of MoMA, Dies at 87
Agnes Gund in 2014. Her long relationship with the Museum of Modern Art began in 1967, when she joined the museum’s international council. She steadily ascended the administrative ranks and eventua...
nytimes.com
'I'm getting PBs left, right and centre' - O'Connor
Kate O'Connor records three personal bests to thrust herself into medal contention after day one of the women's heptathlon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Liverpool Women goalkeeper investigated for using 'discriminatory language'
Liverpool have confirmed a Football Association investigation into allegations goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe used "discriminatory language" has their full support.
skysports.com
Trump’s visit revealed a stark truth: Britain feels more than ever like a country stuck in the past | Simon Jenkins
The grandeur and pageantry surrounding the state visit cannot disguise the fact that we have absolutely no vision for our futureBritain has made its point. We can do the past. The rest of the world...
theguardian.com
World Athletics: Hunt claims silver for Great Britain in Tokyo
Amy Hunt claimed Great Britain's second medal of the World Athletics Championships as she took silver in the women's 200 metres in Tokyo.
skysports.com
Why Gen Z brought down the government in Nepal
Mass Gen Z demonstrations in Nepal bring down the government.
aljazeera.com
How to Switch iPhones or iPads and Transfer Data (2025)
Everything you need to know to successfully transfer your contacts, music, photos, and apps from one iOS device to another.
wired.com
Ministers yet to seek climate advice on Heathrow expansion
The government faces calls to give the Climate Change Committee a bigger role in advising on airport expansion.
bbc.com
Netherlands' Bol cruises to 400m hurdles gold
Netherlands' Femke Bol takes gold in the women's 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Europe Announces New Sanctions to Ramp Up Pressure on Russia
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, last week. “It is time to turn off the tap,” she said on Friday, referring to Russian sanctions.
nytimes.com
GB's Hodgkinson and Hunter-Bell reach world 800m final
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter-Bell reach the final of the women's 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Trump-China TikTok deal in the works to avoid looming US ban: What we know
US lawmakers voted to ban the app in 2024 amid concerns that Beijing could access user data.
aljazeera.com
Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky/Terror in New York City review – delightful fashion puppets are go
Double bill of the beloved 60s animations sees International Rescue coming to foil a supervillain and save some hapless journalists from disasterAttention all nostalgia buffs infatuated with 1960s...
theguardian.com
‘A defining moment’: Trinidad and Tobago at a crossroads as oil runs out
Fossil fuels made the nation prosperous but as reserves dwindle, do they drill deeper, even as the Caribbean feels the heat of the climate crisis, or shift to a greener economy?In 1930, Trinidad an...
theguardian.com
Strand Larsen signs new deal two months after £23m move
Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen agrees a new deal with the Premier League side until 2030.
bbc.com
GB's Mills reaches 5000m final
Great Britain's George Mills advances to the final of the men's 5000m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Pidcock worries for targets of pro-Palestinian protests
Britain's Tom Pidcock says he worries about riders being targeted after extensive pro-Palestinian protests during the Vuelta a Espana.
bbc.com
16 Best Apple Watch Accessories (2025): Bands, Chargers, Cases, and Screen Protectors
You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with your new smartwatch.
wired.com
Rampage's son, Raja, arrested on assault charge
Raja Jackson, son of former UFC champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, has been arrested in Los Angeles on a felony assault charge stemming from his attack of a pro wrestler.
espn.com
Civilians on the front line in Sudan’s ‘forgotten’ war, UN warns
Report says ethnic violence has risen as the civil war passed two-year anniversary in the first half of 2025.
aljazeera.com
Arsenal to meet eight-time winners Lyon in Champions League
Holders Arsenal will host record eight-time winners Lyon in the league phase of the revamped Women's Champions League.
bbc.com
‘Harrowing Beyond Description’: Dozens Killed While at Prayer in Sudan
A doctor who spoke with The Times last week was among those killed when a missile hit a mosque on Friday as paramilitaries stepped up their brutal siege of the city of El Fasher.
nytimes.com
‘A perfectly calibrated Swiss watch of cringe’: why Fawlty Towers remains the greatest ever sitcom, 50 years on
It’s the 50th anniversary of the comedy that’s so foundational for TV as a medium, it’s the Beatles for the small screen. Five decades later, John Cleese and Connie Booth’s show is still unmatchedT...
theguardian.com
The best recent crime and thrillers – review roundup
The Predicament by William Boyd; The Killer Question by Janice Hallett; The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman; 59 Minutes by Holly Seddon; Deadman’s Pool by Kate RhodesThe Predicament by William...
theguardian.com
Hubble Images Celestial Cigar’s Smoldering Heart
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image reveals new details in Messier 82 (M82), home to brilliant stars whose light is shaded by sculptural clouds made of clumps and streaks of dust and gas. Th...
nasa.gov
LIVE: Trump and Xi to hold call; TikTok and US-China trade top agenda
US and Chinese presidents to discuss deal to keep popular social media app online in US, trade relations.
aljazeera.com
The Land of the Living review – resonant saga of displaced people told by Juliet Stevenson and a star in the making
Dorfman theatre, LondonDirected by Stephen Daldry, David Lan’s historical drama has a revelatory performance by Artie Wilkinson-HuntDavid Lan’s play takes us into a fascinating corridor of history:...
theguardian.com
Ministers tell Environment Agency to wave planning applications through
Exclusive: Officials say they have been told to do as little as legally possible to prevent housing approvalsMinisters have told officials at the Environment Agency to wave through planning applica...
theguardian.com
Meta Accused of Torrenting Porn to Advance Its Goal of AI ‘Superintelligence’
Strike 3 Holdings is suing Meta in federal court, alleging the tech giant pirated copyrighted adult videos to train its AI models.
wired.com
‘Angry and disappointed’: Kamala Harris critical of Joe Biden in new book
Exclusive: Democratic candidate lays bare tensions with then president during 2024 election campaignKamala Harris has revealed she was left “angry and disappointed” when Joe Biden called her hours...
theguardian.com
Peers agree to extra scrutiny as they debate assisted dying bill
A new committee aims to satisfy concerns raised by peers who disagree in principle with assisted dying.
bbc.com
British couple held for months by Taliban released from prison
Barbie and Peter Reynolds, aged 80 and 76, spent eight months in prison with deteriorating health.
bbc.com
Everyone upping game before semi-final - Botterman
England forward Hannah Botterman speaks to BBC Sport's Jo Currie as she gets her hair cut before the Rugby World Cup semi-final against France on Saturday.
bbc.com
Lyles wins 200 again; Jefferson-Wooden sweeps
Noah Lyles pulled ahead of Kenny Bednarek then held him off down the stretch to capture his fourth world title in the 200 meters, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden completed the first women's 100-200...
espn.com
Police find remains they think are US man accused of killing his daughters
The human remains of a man wanted on suspicion of killing his three daughters have been found in Washington state.
bbc.com
Conviction: The Case of Lucy Letby review – documentary probes Britain’s most notorious baby killer
Channel 4’s film follows the fight to overturn Letby’s conviction, questioning expert testimony and exposing deep divisions over whether she is guilty or the victim of a miscarriage of justiceIs Lu...
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Mastodon has a new plan to make money: Hosting and support services for the open social web
Mastodon launches hosting and support services to generate revenue and expand the open social web.
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Dancing at Lughnasa review – flashes of rapture in Brian Friel’s story of sisterhood
Crucible theatre, SheffieldElizabeth Newman’s debut show as artistic director captures the play’s humour and heartbreak yet leaves you wishing for more ecstatic abandonDancing at Lughnasa both is a...
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Iran hits out ahead of UN vote on nuclear sanctions
Tehran says it has offered fair proposals and accuses the E3 of 'political bias' in seeking to revive sanctions.
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All riders to carry GPS trackers at Road Worlds
World cycling's governing body to use a GPS tracking system for all riders at the Road World Championships to enhance rider safety.
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Rangers' Martin on wild swimming, fan protests and Raskin's return
Russell Martin believes stepping away from the "intensity" at Rangers has been a benefit to the players as he refuses to take planned fan protests "personally".
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U.S. hurdler wins worlds gold as DQ overturned
American Rai Benjamin was declared the winner of the 400-meter hurdles at the world championships after officials overrode an initial disqualification for slightly dislodging a hurdle in the lane n...
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Dalvin Cook meets Caleb Williams? How Tyriq Withers brought Cameron Cade to life
Tyriq Withers pulled from his own experience as a walk-on at FSU and working with quarterback guru Jordan Palmer to cultivate his character in the Jordan Peele-produced horror film.
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Schoenberg: Violin Concerto, Verklärte Nacht, Die Jakobsleiter album review – a compelling and impressive collection
(Berliner Philharmoniker, three CDs or BluRay)Five works by the modernist composer, all taken from concerts given by Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic, include a magnificent performance o...
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'Great start!' for GB's KJT & O'Dowda in heptathlon hurdles
Great Britain's Jade O'Dowda & Katarina Johnson-Thompson start well, finishing first and second in their heats of 100m hurdles heats - the first event of the heptathlon at the World Athletics Champ...
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China, India and Belarus line up for Russia’s rival version of Eurovision
Intervision promises to be lighter on sequins and heavier on patriotic ballads than its European counterpartRussia is gearing up to revive its Soviet-era alternative to Eurovision – the Intervision...
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Shakespeare, vampires and MMA: where does this year’s Oscar race stand?
As the fall festivals come to a close, the awards season is slowly taking shape but without a substantial amount of sure things, questions remainThere’s been a longtime dominance of fall festivals...
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Still Divided, a Syrian City Ruined in War Edges Back to Life
Battered by years of bombing and shelling, Deir al-Zour remains a frontline, even as its people struggle to rebuild.
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Still Divided, a Syrian City Ruined in War Edges Back to Life
Battered by years of bombing and shelling, Deir al-Zour remains a frontline, even as its people struggle to rebuild.
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‘You could drink from that pond’: the city digging for a solution to toxic runoff
A project in Brighton to stop harmful chemicals from seeping into a chalk aquifer could set an example for managing such pollution“The designer claims that you could drink the water from there,” sa...
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Train named Ctrl Alt Deleaf to help blast billions of leaves from Great Britain’s tracks
Network Rail says train named after public vote will join fleet of ‘unsung hero’ leaf-busters this autumnIf Boaty McBoatface taught us one thing, it’s that the public do not take a naming ceremony...
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What Luka Doncic's dominant summer could mean for Lakers -- and the rest of the NBA
After a historic summer on the court and massive changes off it, Doncic has sent a message to the NBA. And his new team responded in kind.
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Southbank Centre to ‘galvanise’ nation with Festival of Britain celebration
Danny Boyle will oversee youth culture event in May to mark 75th anniversary of postwar ‘burst of colour’Danny Boyle will turn the Southbank Centre into a celebration of youth culture next May to m...
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Share your views on the fallout between Corbyn and Sultana over their new party’s membership portal
We would like to hear from people about their reaction to the latest fallout between Jeremy Corbyn and Zahra SultanaDisagreement surrounding a membership portal of the new leftwing party formed by...
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The Sound of Music’s child actors look back: ‘Musicals about singing nuns – no one was sure the public was going to buy it’
A gleaming new 4K restoration has brought the cultural touchstone back into the spotlight, but what happened to the children who played the Von Trapps?‘We’re still almost boringly normal,” says Nic...
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Minister dismisses Trump’s claim illegal migration ‘destroys countries from within’ – UK politics live
Business secretary Peter Kyle also brushes off suggestion from US president that UK military should be used to prevent illegal migrationGood morning. Donald Trump has gone, but his voice and his im...
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Senior minister brushes off Trump’s advice to use military to control UK borders
Peter Kyle says bolstered Border Force is tackling small boat crossings, as second person is deported ‘under one in, one out’ schemeOne of Keir Starmer’s senior ministers has dismissed suggestions...
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Alcohol’s hidden shortcut lets gut bacteria wreck the liver
Alcohol-associated liver disease is becoming a massive health and economic burden, but researchers at UC San Diego may have uncovered a new way forward. They discovered that chronic alcohol use blo...
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Cécile McLorin Salvant: Oh Snap review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month
(Nonesuch)From breezy swing to scampering synths, folksy harmonies to stark wails of the soul, Salvant’s crystalline vocals shine across her ingenious experimentsWhen the US-raised French-Haitian s...
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Five things to look out for in EFL - Wilder's return and a top-two tangle
Five things to keep an eye on in the EFL this weekend, including Chris Wilder's return to Sheffield United and a summit meeting in League One.
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Wildfire smoke could kill 70,000 Americans a year by 2050
Wildfires are no longer a seasonal nuisance but a deadly, nationwide health crisis. Fueled by climate change, smoke is spreading farther and lingering longer, with new research warning of tens of t...
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British and Irish governments to unveil new Troubles legacy proposals
Framework outlines legislation both sides will need to pass to create agency investigating Troubles-era crimesThe British and Irish governments are to announce a new framework to deal with the lega...
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Why Everton have derby belief despite Anfield nightmares
Everton travel to Anfield on Saturday with just one win there in 25 years, but why do David Moyes' men have new derby belief?
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Kieran Hebden and William Tyler: 41 Longfield Street Late ’80s review – Four Tet fries his formative country influences
(Eat Your Own Ears)Lyle Lovett meets brain-scouring distortion on the electronic musician’s surprisingly un-nostalgic collaboration with former Lambchop guitarist TylerIt may seem as if Four Tet’s...
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Wightman eyes Scottish clean sweep at Glasgow 2026
World Championship silver medalist Jake Wightman says he, Josh Kerr and Neil Gourley could claim a Scottish clean sweep at next summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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Thompson, Bedard, Keller, others using 4 Nations snubs as Olympic motivation
NHL players will participate in the Games for the first time since 2014, with rosters revealed in January.
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Ulster move 'no gamble', says new recruit Augustus
Juarno Augustus says his move to Ulster "isn't a gamble" after his transfer from last season's European Champions Cup finalists Northampton Saints.
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Our first look at the NFL trade deadline: Candidates to move, plus teams that could be active
The NFL trade deadline isn't until Nov. 4, but we're looking ahead. Could Tyreek Hill or Kirk Cousins be moved? Which teams might make deals?
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Highest government borrowing in August for five years
Increased tax receipts were outstripped by higher spending on public services, benefits and debt interest.
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Bali court hands Ukrainian man life sentence for illegal drugs laboratory
Authorities say Russians and Ukrainians are collaborating to form crime rings on Indonesia's most famous holiday island.
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Second migrant removed to France after court bid fails
The Eritrean man was flown out early on Friday under the government's "one in, one out" deal.
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The lonely life and death of Delhi's only African elephant
For 24 years, Shankar endured a lonely existence - including at least 13 spent in solitary confinement.
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Star lock De Goede aims to kick Canada to 'next step'
Lock Sophie de Goede's goal-kicking skills could hold the key in Canada's bid to reach the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
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‘We’d play for a frozen burrito’: post-rockers Tortoise on the changing face of Chicago, Steve Albini and their new-gen fans
Informed by everything from jungle to Krautrock and musique concrète, Tortoise broke new ground 30 years ago. Returning after nine years away, ‘it’s a different world’, they say‘You guys would frea...
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Who should be Labour’s deputy leader? Whoever can tell a good Labour story – and take the fight to Reform | Polly Toynbee
The political differences between Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell are slight. What the party needs is someone able to unite and persuadeYou might think the last thing Labour needs now is this de...
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Their teenage sons died by suicide. Now, they are sounding an alarm about AI chatbots
Grieving parents and online safety advocates at a congressional hearing called for new laws to regulate AI companion apps to protect the mental health of minors.
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LIVE: Gaza war escalates as Israel defies global condemnation
Mass expulsion continues from Gaza's largest urban centre as hundreds of thousands endure incessant bombardment.
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How Xi Is Using a TikTok Tradeoff to Court Trump
President Donald Trump reaching out to shake hands with China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, during the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan in 2019.
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US Senate approves 48 Trump nominees in a single vote
Mass approval of nominees follows rules change that make it easier to approve lower-level Trump nominations.
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UK borrowing rises to worse-than-expected £18bn in August
Figure comes as Treasury prepares budget that is expected to include tax rises to plug yawning deficitThe UK government borrowed more than expected last month, official figures show, adding to pres...
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Reform UK receives £100,000 donation from design firm that faced winding-up petition
Exclusive: Interior Design Landscape, which faced closure by HMRC early this year, made donation in JuneNigel Farage’s Reform UK has received a £100,000 donation from a design and architecture firm...
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Night People by Mark Ronson review - a superstar DJ’s coming of age
Nerdery triumphs over gossip in this earnest but compelling memoir of the 90s New York club sceneIt is bizarre to learn that, despite a career spent desperately trying to fill the dancefloor,...
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After the far-right mass rally in London, Britain must learn lessons from abroad – and fast | Cas Mudde
This is no time for complacent exceptionalism. The UK is part of the fourth phase of the far right in the postwar era, and its politicians must respondSign up for our new weekly newsletter Matters...
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The Lost Bus review – Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera in dynamic real-life blaze-escape movie
McConaughey plays the unassuming real hero who drove a schoolbus full of children out of California’s deadliest wildfireThe political context has been scorched away in Paul Greengrass’s empowering...
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Why saving the honeybee could be bad news for other bees
In this week’s newsletter: a conservation success story has a sting in its tail as wild pollinators pay the priceEveryone wants to save the bees.Angelina Jolie put on a beekeeping suit for Guerlain...
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The Savant to House of Guinness: the seven best shows to stream this week
Jessica Chastain heads up an explosive thriller about an undercover agent infiltrating hate groups, and Steven Knight is back with a very boozy new show. Plus: more Slow Horses!Dramas about online...
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Red Roses’ World Cup dreams come down to ‘Le Crunch’
Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has heralded the return of world-class duo Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Botterman as England's bid to reach a home World Cup final comes down to 'Le Crunch'.
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'It's difficult to grieve when you're fighting for justice'
Relatives say their lives are "on pause" after further delays to an inquest into the footballer's death.
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Canada and New Zealand semi-final 'will have everything' - analysis
BBC Sport pundits Maggie Alphonsi and Katy Daley-McLean believe the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final between Canada and New Zealand could be the "game of the tournament".
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TV tonight: Jimi Hendrix gets inside our souls with one of his last gigs
Part documentary, part concert, Electric Church sees Hendrix play to 300,000 people at the 1970 Atlanta pop festival. Plus, comedy karaoke with Fawlty Towers: The Play. Here’s what to watch this ev...
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Ferguson on music, memory and dementia projects
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson tells BBC Breakfast about his love of music and work with dementia charities.
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Kim Jong Un declares AI military drone development a ‘top priority’
North Korea 'is in its strongest strategic position in decades', US military intelligence said in May.
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Five new unitary authorities would 'save £52m a year'
Brighton & Hove City Council has unveiled its proposal for five unitary authorities across Sussex.
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‘Crisis of justice’ as floods devastate: Pakistan’s climate change minister
Pakistan ranks among top 10 most climate-vulnerable nations but contributes less than 1 percent of global emissions.
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Key questions answered about football's black market for tickets
A BBC investigation exposes just how easy it is to buy Premier League tickets on the black market.
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Are black market tickets out of control?
Are black market tickets out of control?
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Ten new wild swimming locations should be created in London, report says
London assembly committee says move will increase cleanliness of waterways and offer more access to outdoors Ten new wild swimming locations should be created in London, a report from the London as...
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Is there anything Labour can do to save itself from disaster? Our panel responds
Over a year into power, Starmer’s government is floundering – but it still has time on its side. In the second of a two-part series, our panelists suggest ways of reversing the slideRead the verdic...
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Week in wildlife: a flying teddy, a fishy shipwreck and a globe-trotting sea slug
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Air pollution can affect how well we sleep, scientists discover
Global metastudy finds long-term exposure to pollutants is linked to shorter or lower-quality restAir pollution is affecting how well we sleep, according to the findings of an international evidenc...
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Revealed: ‘Corporate capture’ of UN aviation body by industry
Exclusive: Industry delegates outnumbered climate experts by 14 to one at recent ICAO meeting, thinktank saysThe UN aviation organisation has been captured by the industry, a report has concluded,...
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Are black-market tickets out of control?
Are black market tickets out of control? BBC Sport journalists investigated whether they could attend four Premier League matches with tickets bought from unauthorised ticket websites.
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House to vote on stopgap funding bill, but health care fight threatens a shutdown
House Republicans are pushing a bill funding government agencies through November 21, but Democrats say without a plan to renew expiring health care subsidies they will oppose it.
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Canada, Mexico to work together in face of Trump’s US tariff threats
Canadian and Mexican leaders pledge closer coordination on trade amid US President Donald Trump's trade war.
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Atlético, Barça eye Vlahovic
Manchester United, Atlético Madrid and Barcelona are keeping tabs on Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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‘Always the coolest, calmest man in the room’: friends and film-makers remember Robert Redford
Everybody loved Robert Redford. Directors and co-stars including Ralph Fiennes, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Judd Hirsch, Norman Reedus and F Murray Abraham explain whyJames Vanderbilt (Truth, 2015) Con...
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Experience: I lived underwater for 100 days
I put myself forward as a human guinea pig to study the effects of long-term sub-aquatic living. Not everyone can say they have befriended a lobster and a sharkMy stay in Jules’ Undersea Lodge star...
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Haunted Hotel review – a bland addition to the teetering pile of landfill comedy
This animated comedy about a hotel full of ghosts comes from a Rick and Morty writer. But banish all thoughts about cartoon sitcom greatness – it is relentlessly, endlessly OKAnimated comedy for ad...
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Trump says he didn't want London Mayor Sadiq Khan at state banquet
The mayor of London did not seek or expect an invite to the state banquet, the BBC understands.
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Scientists win Ig Nobel Prize for cracking the code to perfect cacio e pepe
What started as a frustrating kitchen challenge turned into award-winning science: Fabrizio Olmeda and his colleagues scientifically decoded the secret of creamy cacio e pepe and earned the Ig Nobe...
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Earthquakes release blistering heat that can melt rock in an instant
MIT scientists have unraveled the hidden energy balance of earthquakes by recreating them in the lab. Their findings show that while only a sliver of energy goes into the shaking we feel on the sur...
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Hundreds protest outside Disney HQ over ‘un-American’ Kimmel suspension
Demonstrators condemn CEO Bob Iger and fellow executives for ‘bending the knee’ to Trump administrationThe Mickey Mouse logo is all over Walt Disney’s headquarters in Burbank, California. But on Th...
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Magnitude 7.8 quake shakes Russia’s Far East region, prompts tsunami alert
The US Geological Survey described the quake as an 'aftershock' from a massive magnitude 8.8 quake that struck in July.
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Why Britain recognising Palestine matters – podcast
What is motivating the UK’s imminent recognition of Palestine? With Arab Barghouthi and Patrick Wintour‘I remember the stories of the resistance fighters that went against the British army back the...
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Alien water worlds were just a mirage
A new study challenges the dream of water-rich “Hycean” planets like K2-18b, suggesting that most sub-Neptunes lose their water deep into their interiors during formation. Instead of vast oceans, t...
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UK’s MI6 spy agency launches dark web portal, seeks out foreign spies
Platform to allow people to securely pass on information anywhere in the world, or offer their own services to MI6.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,303
Here are the key events on day 1,303 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Aces eke by Storm, advance behind Wilson's 38
A'ja Wilson scored 38 points, Jackie Young had a go-ahead follow shot with 12.4 seconds left and the Aces beat the Storm 74-73 on Thursday night to secure a spot in the WNBA semifinals.
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The Verdict: Haaland gets 50 Champions League goals in record time
Adam Bate joins Vinny O'Connor to review Manchester City's 2-0 win over Napoli as Erling Haaland gets his 50th Champions League goal in record time.