Syria sets October date for first election since al-Assad’s fall
A third of the People's Assembly of Syria seats will be appointed directly by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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What’s driving the violence in Sudan – and what could bring peace?
Sudan's government in Khartoum has criticised a new US political initiative for the country.
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Wigan to face rivals St Helens in Women's Super League Grand Final
Wigan Warriors will take on rivals St Helens in the Women's Super League Grand Final at the Brick Community Stadium on Sunday October 5 - live on Sky Sports+ from 5pm.
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VCs are still hiring MBAs, but firms are starting to need other experience more
The MBA-to-VC pipeline remains a very real thing. But that path is a little shakier than it once was, according to PitchBook reporting and new academic research.
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My three boys starved to death. I hope angels bring them home, says Afghan mother
The deaths of Ghulam and Nazo’s children are evidence of a silent wave of mortality engulfing Afghanistan, where malnutrition is at unprecedented levels.
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Brazilians protest bill that could grant ex-President Bolsonaro amnesty
Protesters are angry over bills that could grant Bolsonaro amnesty after a coup attempt and give lawmakers immunity.
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Springer beats Humphries on way to Hungarian title
Niko Springer knocks out world number one Luke Humphries on his way to lifting a maiden European Tour title at the Hungarian Darts Trophy.
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Rodgers passes Favre for 4th on all-time touchdown list
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw his 509th TD, moving to 4th all-time, in their game against the New England Patriots.
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US children among five killed in Israeli drone strike on southern Lebanon
Israel says Hezbollah member killed in strike, but Lebanon says attack is a 'crime against civilians'.
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Zarah Sultana to drop legal threat over feud with Jeremy Corbyn
MP ‘determined to reconcile’ with former Labour leader after fledgling party’s membership sign-up rowZarah Sultana has said she will call off legal action announced as part of a bitter feud at the...
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Silicon Valley bets big on ‘environments’ to train AI agents
A wave of startups are creating RL environments to help AI labs train agents. It might be Silicon Valley’s next craze in the making.
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Emeka Egbuka makes unbelievable one-handed catch!
Emeka Egbuka made a one-handed catch in the game between the New York Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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'Trust the process' - Kildunne on World Cup final
Full-back Ellie Kildunne says England will "trust the process" they have been on for the past three years when they face Canada in the World Cup final.
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Ryan Blaney, Penske dominate in second round of Cup playoffs
Ryan Blaney opened the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with an emphatic victory for Team Penske.
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Nepal to Investigate Killings and Arson in Student Protests
Workers cleaning government buildings in Kathmandu, Nepal, that were burned this month.
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US “shaming itself” with UN veto on Gaza ceasefire
Omar Rahman on the US veto of a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN, noting that the decision is “shameful”.
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Hampshire lose another final as Lewis guides Lancashire to glory
Lancashire opener Gaby Lewis scored a superb 141 not out from 143 balls as her side become the inaugural Metro Bank Women's One Day Cup champions and inflicted a third defeat on a Hampshire side in...
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Cardinals RB Conner carted off with ankle injury
Cardinals running back James Conner was ruled out of the rest of Sunday's game against the 49ers after getting carted off the field with a right ankle injury.
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49ers DE Bosa exits in 1st half with knee injury
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, who posted two sacks, eight pressures and 15 tackles in the first two weeks, will not return to Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals after suffer...
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Diane Martel, Inventive Director of Music Videos, Dies at 63
Diane Martel, right, directed Jennifer Lopez and Fat Joe in the video for “Hold You Down” in 2005.
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'Do you like apples?': Steelers' nods to Boston-based actors lead NFL Week 3 trolls
NFL teams were plenty petty in Week 3, led by the Pittsburgh Steelers poking fun at the New England Patriots.
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Lib Dems should ditch Ed Davey’s stunts and talk policy, survey finds
Thinktank poll reveals voters unclear what party stands for despite photo opportunities winning more media coverageThe Liberal Democrats should drop their stunts and offer a more serious policy pro...
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First AL ticket punched as Jays earn playoff spot
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimenez each drove in two runs as the Blue Jays became the first team in the American League to clinch a playoff berth this season.
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Celtic ease through to League Cup semis amid more fan protests against board
Scottish League Cup holders Celtic eased past Partick Thistle and into the semi-finals amid more fan protests against the club's board.
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Sonny Curtis Dies at 88; His Songs Included Mary Tyler Moore’s Theme
Sonny Curtis in concert in 1994. Originally a member of Buddy Holly’s band, the Crickets, he was an important, if not famous, figure in the history of both rock ‘n’ roll and country music.
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D.D. Lewis, Durable Linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, Dies at 79
D.D. Lewis in 1979. In his 13 years with the Dallas Cowboys, he played in five Super Bowls, two of which the team won.
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Watch: World Athletics Championships day nine highlights
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson has a chance to add world gold to her collection.
co.uk
Evans hurts hamstring, exits before Bucs prevail
Bucs star Mike Evans suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's 29-27 win against the New York Jets and did not return.
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Verstappen refuses to rule out F1 title bid after Baku triumph
Max Verstappen has not ruled out challenging for the championship after dominating the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on a weekend both McLaren drivers struggled.
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WNBA coaching tracker for 2026: Storm part with Noelle Quinn
The 2026 WNBA coaching carousel starts with openings at Seattle, new teams Portland and Toronto. Check out expert analysis on the latest updates.
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How will recognition of Palestinian statehood be greeted in the UK?
As well as being deeply symbolic, the move is also a major foreign policy shift for the Labour governmentThe UK’s formal recognition of Palestinian statehood is deeply symbolic on the world stage,...
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'What a shot, what a goal!' | Placheta stunner doubles Oxford lead at Bristol City
Przemystaw Placheta's stunning striker makes it 2-0 for Oxford in their Championship match at Bristol City.
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Evenepoel wins third consecutive time trial world title
Remco Evenepoel wins his third consecutive individual time trial world title at the Road World Cycling Championships in Rwanda.
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Collett wins European gold at Blenheim Palace
GB pick up two medals on the final day of the European Eventing Championships at Blenheim Palace as Laura Collett wins gold and Tom McEwen takes bronze.
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Watch: Moment Keir Starmer says UK recognises Palestinian state
Prime Minister Starmer says the move will "revive the hope of peace" but Israel says it is "nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas".
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The Sicilian Vespers review – plot and theatrical panache collide in Verdi’s Parisian reinvention
Royal Opera House, LondonStefan Herheim’s production of this fascinating work battles with hollowness and ambiguities despite an impressive debut from Speranza Scappucci as principal guest conducto...
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London mayor says traffic ban trial is start of ‘fightback to rescue Oxford Street’
Sadiq Khan hails one-day closure of half-mile stretch to traffic as ‘glimpse to what the future could be like’The mayor of London has said a one-day trial banning traffic from part of Oxford Street...
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Quinn out as coach of Storm after playoff loss
Noelle Quinn, the only Black female coach in the WNBA this season, will not return as head coach of the Storm, the team announced.
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'Icing on cake' - Fraser-Pryce retires with world silver
Jamaican great Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins world 4x100m relay silver in the final race of her career in Tokyo.
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Skinner wants Beard to be remembered as an 'icon' and 'beautiful human'
Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner says he wants Matt Beard to be remembered as an 'icon of the game' and a 'beautiful human' after the former Liverpool manager's death aged 47.
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AP Week 4 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team
A look at the new Top 25 after Week 4.
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Brewers' Woodruff to IL, putting playoffs in doubt
The Brewers have placed pitcher Brandon Woodruff on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain, putting his availability for the playoffs in jeopardy.
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Canes leap to 2; OU to 7th; IU, Texas Tech surge
Miami jumped LSU and Penn State into the No. 2 spot behind Ohio State in the AP Top 25, while Oklahoma climbed into top 10 for the first time in two years.
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'It's a tough day' - Williams and Scott pay tribute to Beard
Fara Williams, who was part of Matt Beard's Liverpool side that won back-to-back Women's Super League titles, pays tribute to the former Liverpool manager after his death aged 47.
bbc.com
Beever-Jones' early goal makes the difference as Chelsea beat Leicester City
Beever-Jones' early goal makes the difference as Chelsea beat Leicester City
co.uk
Amazon, Google, Microsoft reportedly warn H-1B employees to stay in the US
Large tech companies have responded to President Donald Trump’s dramatic changes to H-1B visa applications by telling employees with those visas to remain in the United States for now.
techcrunch.com
Ellard sets new world record as GB claim nine medals
Paralympic champion William Ellard breaks his own world record to win the men's 200m freestyle on the opening day of the World Para-swimming Championships in Singapore.
bbc.com
Rodgers passes Favre on all-time pass TD list
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers surpassed Brett Favre in career passing touchdowns Sunday with a 12-yard score to wide receiver DK Metcalf over Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis III.
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6 days left: Last chance for Regular Bird savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 passes
Time’s ticking! Register by September 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT to lock in Regular-Bird pricing and save up to $668 on your pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening in San Francisco's Moscone West on O...
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Verstappen claims dominant Baku win as Piastri crashes out
Oscar Piastri's first-lap crash allowed Lando Norris to reduce his McLaren team-mate's world championship lead to 25 points as Max Verstappen claimed a dominant victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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GB fail to win gold amid worst return for 20 years
Great Britain and Northern Ireland fail to win a gold medal at a World Championships for the first time in 22 years as the team miss their medal table target in Tokyo.
bbc.com
'HUGE game for Arsenal' | Carra believes Arteta's side can't afford to drop points
Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal's fixture against Man City is 'huge' for their title chances with Liverpool's perfect record.
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Marseille v PSG called off amid storm warnings
Sunday's Ligue 1 match between Marseille and Paris St-Germain at Stade Velodrome is postponed with storms expected in the region.
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Brilliant Reusser wins world time trial title
Switzerland's Marlen Reussser wins the women's elite individual time trial at the UCI World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, with Duth riders Anna van der Breggen and Demi Vollering taking silver a...
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Watchdog, cornflake shows and so much more: John Stapleton – the TV star who could do it all
The personable presenter, who has died aged 79, was a rarity in the world of television: beloved enough to front any show at any time – from showing up fraudsters to reporting from war zones and ho...
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UK recognises Palestine as an independent state
Deeply symbolic move comes seven decades after end of UK mandate in Palestine and formation of state of IsraelThe UK has formally recognised Palestine as an independent state, Keir Starmer has anno...
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After last week, UK ministers should know this: a huge rebellion is coming – we will fight for our children's rights | John Harris
From mooted Whitehall cost-cutting to the bigoted views of Reform, parents of children with special needs see the latest threats, and we are mobilisingThere are more than 1.7 million children and y...
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Lyles brings USA home for 4x100m gold
The USA retain their men's 4x100m relay world championships with Canada taking silver and the Netherlands taking bronze at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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Hall of Famer Parent, Flyers great, dies at age 80
Bernie Parent, the Hall of Famer considered one of the great goalies of all time who anchored the net for the Flyers' only two Stanley Cup championships during their Broad Street Bullies heyday, ha...
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US congress struggles to “regulate tech companies”
“Here in this [US] country, freedom of speech is very valued.”
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Packer should start for England in final - Merchant
Lucy Packer can be "the difference" for England if she is given the start against Canada, believes 2014 World Cup winner Kat Merchant.
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Peru’s Gen Z protesters clash with police in Lima
Police have fired tear gas on Gen Z protesters in Peru during protests against President Dina Boluarte's government.
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USA win women's 4x100m as GB miss out on medal
The USA win their third relay as they take gold in the women's 4x100m while Great Britain come in fourth at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Mass protests erupt in Manila over flood-control corruption
Thousands protest in Manila over flood-control corruption as officials resign amid mounting political scandal.
aljazeera.com
Latest projections for all 46 CFB postseason games
Indiana and Texas Tech opened some eyes Saturday. How do their big wins impact the bowl picture?
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'Don't know how I won' - Swiatek triumphs in Seoul
World number two Iga Swiatek stages a remarkable comeback to beat Ekaterina Alexandrova and win the Korea Open.
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World Athletics: Hunter Bell takes silver, Hodgkinson bronze in women's 800m
Team GB pair Georgia Hunter Bell and Keely Hodgkinson finished second and third in a high-quality women's 800m final at the World Championships.
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Sources: Jennings out for injury-plagued Niners
Niners WR Jauan Jennings will not play Sunday against the Cardinals because of shoulder and ankle injuries, sources told ESPN.
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House of Commons nursery provider criticised for article praising Reform conference
Piece on website of LEYF, which runs nurseries across London, talked of party’s ‘growing appeal to mothers’The company running the House of Commons nursery and others across London has been critici...
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'Redemption!' USA's Hocker wins 5000m gold
The USA's Cole Hocker comes back after being disqualified from the men's 1500m to win gold in the 5000m with Belgium's Isaac Kimeli taking silver and France's Jimmy Gressier claiming bronze at the...
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Botswana snatch gold from USA in dramatic 4x400m finish
Botswana's Busang Collen Kebinatshipi overtakes the USA's Rai Benjamin in the final metres top snatch 4x400m relay gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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A historic opportunity for the British left is being thrown away. This very public Your Party row must stop now | Yanis Varoufakis and Ken Loach
People desperately want and need a party with socialist values. Future generations will be damning if this failsWe write as friends and comrades.The need for a new party of the left has long been c...
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'She's a true warrior' - Meadows on Hodgkinson performance
BBC Sport pundit and Keely Hodgkinson's coach Jenny Meadows analyses the Olympic champion's performance in winning 800m bronze at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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Hong Kong police defuse World War II bomb found at construction site
Hong Kong police have defused a 450kg World War II-era bomb discovered at a construction site, prompting the evacuation
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Breakthrough method could dramatically cut prescription drug prices
University of Maine researchers developed a new process to make HBL, a key ingredient in many medicines, from renewable glucose instead of petroleum. The approach not only lowers drug production co...
sciencedaily.com
Post Malone review – megawatt charisma and anthemic hooks from an irresistibly genial outlaw
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, LondonThough his slick country is more Jon Bon Jovi that Johnny Cash, there’s only one artist who could unite rock, rap and twang with such effortless panachePost Malone’...
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'I thought I had it' - Hodgkinson on 800m final
Great Britain's silver and bronze medallists Georgia Hunter-Bell and Keely Hodgkinson reflect on their performance in the women's 800m finals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Charities attack ban on Gaza students bringing families to UK
Some students say they will have to give up their university places rather than leave family in Gaza.
bbc.com
Hilary Mantel championed emerging writers - a new prize in her memory will help them get published
Judged by Maggie O’Farrell, Ben Miles and Chigozie Obioma, the Hilary Mantel prize for fiction will recognise emerging talent, and pay tribute to the Wolf Hall author’s legacyA few months after Hil...
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GB's Hunter-Bell and Hodgkinson take 800m silver and bronze
Great Britain's Georgia Hunter-Bell and Keely Hodgkinson take silver and bronze in the 800m behind Kenya's Lilian Odira at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
bbc.com
'Amazing' boss Lynn backed to turn Wales around
Sean Lynn is the right man to turn around Wales' fortunes after their early World Cup exit, says co-captain Kate Williams.
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‘Scary’ and ‘I loved it’: readers share polarised views about ‘unite the kingdom’ rally
We are sleepwalking to fascism and this was only free speech – views about Tommy Robinson’s London rally only reinforce fears of a new era of divisionThough Tommy Robinson’s march in London was cal...
theguardian.com
Hunter Bell leads Hodgkinson as GB win 800m silver and bronze
Georgia Hunter Bell leads Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson to a British medal double in the world 800m final, as Kenya's Lilian Odira wins gold in Tokyo.
bbc.com
Lammy hints at U-turn to allow Palestinian scholars to bring children to UK
Group of students from Gaza with places at British universities are due to arrive in the UK within daysDavid Lammy has hinted that the UK government could U-turn to allow Palestinian scholars to br...
theguardian.com
Best Bamboo Sheets (2025): WIRED's Brand-New Top Pick
Looking for softer sheets? Bamboo sheets are here to help, bringing some of the softest texture you'll find in bed sheets.
wired.com
Labour cosies up to US tech firms with little thought of downsides | Heather Stewart
Economic benefits of generative AI, which may take time to show, put ahead of impact of datacentres on energy and water Jensen Huang, the boss of the chipmaker Nvidia, had some advice for UK minist...
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Broadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79
Stapleton was a fixture of British TV since the 1980s and presented Newsnight, Watchdog and GMTV’s News HourThe broadcaster John Stapleton, a fixture of British television since the 1980s, has died...
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Esther Manito review – disjointed dispatches from the frontline of family life
Soho theatre, LondonThe standup has some effective material about the usual middle-aged gripes, but never quite coalesces these scattershot routines into a well-rounded wholeNobody ever listens to...
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Singer d4vd cancels US, Europe tours amid investigation into teen’s death
Police say singer is cooperating with authorities in the investigation.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Philippines anti-corruption protests turn violent
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Manila, with some clashing with police.
bbc.com
Cyberattack causes travel chaos at European airports
A cyberattack on check-in software developed by Collins Aerospace has disrupted flights at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin
aljazeera.com
Bosnia genocide survivors protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
Bosnian survivors of genocide have protested Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
The NFL Goes MrBeast Mode
WIRED went to Brazil for YouTube’s first live NFL broadcast. It was helmed by the platform’s biggest influencers as the league expands its quest for global domination.
wired.com
Richardson, Lyles help U.S. sweep relay golds
Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles blasted through the anchor legs of back-to-back wins in the rainy 4x100s to close out the world championships with a relay sweep for the U.S.
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Guinea votes on new constitution to move from military to civilian rule
Guinea's 6.7 million voters eligible to cast a 'yes' or 'no' vote on a new constitution.
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Scientists reveal the everyday habits that may shield you from dementia
New studies reveal that lifestyle changes—such as exercise, healthy eating, and social engagement—can help slow or prevent cognitive decline. Experts say this low-cost, powerful approach could tran...
sciencedaily.com
LIVE: India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match
Follow our live build-up, news, score, photos and text commentary stream from the match in Dubai at 14:30 GMT.
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Romeo and Juliet review – turbocharged tragedy has a dream duo at its heart
Everyman theatre, LiverpoolEllie Hurt directs a dynamic production that boasts sensational lead performances by Zoe West and Alicia FordeRomeo and Juliet is a play that lives or dies by the speed o...
theguardian.com
Week in Pictures: From forced displacement in Gaza to protests in Peru
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
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Richardson, Lyles help U.S. sweep relay golds
Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles blasted through the anchor legs of back-to-back wins in the rainy 4x100s Sunday night to close out world championships with a relay sweep for the U.S.
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Fritz stuns Alcaraz to turn tide for Team World in Laver Cup
American Taylor Fritz stuns world number one Carlos Alcaraz as Team World turn things around to take a 9-3 lead on day two of the Laver Cup.
bbc.com
Villa v Liverpool postponed following Beard's death
Liverpool's Women's Super League match at Aston Villa on Sunday is postponed following the death of former manager Matt Beard.
bbc.com
Al Pacino on Dog Day Afternoon at 50: ‘It plays more today than it even did then’
The 85-year-old actor talks the legacy of his stirring 1975 drama, his love of YouTube, fake death rumours and why he won’t discuss politicsThe lions of 1970s cinemas are now lions in winter. “I’m...
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U.N. Gathers Amid Its 80th Anniversary and a ‘Free Fall’
The United Nations will observe its 80th anniversary as world leaders converge this week on its headquarters in New York.
nytimes.com
Amid the anger and hate, this is the big question: can societies still summon empathy? | Keith Magee
Free speech is vital for democracy but liberty cannot mean licence. We need to be able to prize the humanity of those we differ from and disagree withKeith Magee is a theologian and author, and cha...
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The High School Teacher Leading Mexico’s ‘Fashion Police’
A teacher and journalist has gained a large following for highlighting the apparent luxury items worn by politicians. It has also earned him high-profile detractors.
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USA through to 4x400m final rerun
The men's USA team are through to the 4x400m relay final after beating Kenya in a one-on-one race. Both teams were impacted by Zambia during a baton exchange in a dramatic heat the previous day. So...
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How Russian-funded fake news network aims to disrupt election in Europe - BBC investigation
An undercover reporter discovers a network is offering to pay for social media posts undermining Moldova’s ruling party.
bbc.com
Thousands rally in Philippines at anticorruption protests in Manila
President Marcos said in July there were anomalies in 9,855 flood-control projects worth more than $9.5 bn.
aljazeera.com
Minnesota lawmakers from across the aisle discuss gun violence and the political climate
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Minnesota lawmakers Lisa Demuth and Erin Murphy about prospects for gun violence legislation in a special session.
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In Chicago, ICE actions are triggering a new wave of political activism
Many protestors responding to "Operation Midway Blitz," the stepped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago, are politically active for the first time in their lives.
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‘I can’t listen to music during sex - I start to wonder what mic they used on the snare’: Mark Ronson’s honest playlist
The superstar DJ and producer parties to Candi Staton and secretly loves Pantera, but what weird Brian Eno epic does he find perfect for romance?The first song I fell in love with I have flashes o...
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Keir Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestine later today - UK politics live
Announcement from prime minister expected this afternoon despite Israeli oppositionThe Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour, has done a useful explainer with a section looking at what reco...
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Neutrinos may be the hidden force behind gold and platinum
When two neutron stars collide, they unleash some of the most powerful forces in the universe, creating ripples in spacetime, showers of radiation, and even the building blocks of gold and platinum...
sciencedaily.com
Africa’s Cycling Moment
Kigali hosts the 2025 UCI Road World Championship
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Collazo retains titles after surprise Vayson stoppage
Oscar Collazo retains his WBA and WBO flyweight world titles in bizarre fashion as Jayson Vayson's corner surprisingly stop the fight in the seventh round in Indio, California.
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From disco to Slayer, a DJ set by Optimo’s JD Twitch made life feel full of wild possibility
By putting techno, punk, funk and more on an even footing, the Scottish DJ – who has died aged 57 – fearlessly united factions in underground musicOne of the Scottish music scene’s great quirks is...
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Tulip Siddiq fears plans to use ‘fake’ documents to secure conviction in corruption trial
Exclusive: Ex-minister being tried in absentia in Bangladesh claims ID card and passport tendered as evidence not hersThe former City minister Tulip Siddiq has said she fears prosecutors could be p...
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Trump nominates White House aide to be top US prosecutor for office probing Letitia James
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would be nominating senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office that was thrown into turmoil...
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Zhou beats Selby to reach English Open final
China's Zhou Yuelong sets up an English Open final against Mark Allen with a 6-3 win over two-time champion Mark Selby in Brentwood.
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World Press Photo at 70 – in pictures
A retrospective exhibition taking place in Groningen, Johannesburg and Dhaka curated by artist and photographer Cristina de Middel on the 70th anniversary of World Press Photo, looks at how images...
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‘We must change’: how drought and overextraction of water has run Iran dry
Iranians blame climate change, sanctions, mistakes and neglect, and Iran’s vice-president wants to tackle them all Continue reading...
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Women’s quad lead way as GB boats progress at Worlds
Defending champions Great Britain ease into the final of the women’s quadruple sculls at the World Championships by winning their heat on the first day of competition in Shanghai.
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UK set to recognize Palestinian state despite opposition from the US
The U.K. is expected to recognize a Palestinian state later Sunday despite opposition from the U.S., after judging that Israel has not met conditions it set over the war in Gaza.
npr.org
Transfer rumors, news: Barça eye Haaland as Lewandowski replacement
Barcelona have identified Manchester City striker Erling Haaland as their dream replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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TV tonight: an essential record of the Covid contracts scandal
An investigation into the extent of greed and deception in PPE provision. Plus: weird drama Coldwater goes off the rails. Here’s what to watch this evening10.15pm, ITV1 Continue reading...
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Ed Davey urges regulator to go after Musk over X 'crimes'
The Lib Dem leader urges Ofcom to launch an investigation into the tech mogul and his social platform.
bbc.com
MAGA movement will bid farewell to Charlie Kirk with a hometown funeral in Arizona
Kirk's funeral is expected to bring tens of thousands of his supporters to a stadium in Glendale, Ariz. President Trump will deliver remarks, as will several top White House officials.
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Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc wins Russia's Intervision song contest
Vietnam was among 23 countries competing in a glitzy Russian song contest, revived three years after Russia was banned from Eurovision.
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Nepal Uprising Is Latest Challenge to India’s Backyard Diplomacy
Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, in New Delhi, earlier this month.
nytimes.com
The race to find a way to recycle old turbine blades from windfarms
Made from carbon fibre, they are difficult to break down, but in UK and elsewhere in Europe there are plans to tackle the wasteIn the Scottish port town of Irvine in Aryshire, almost 80 of Britain’...
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I have a dirty TV secret – and there’s a 50/50 chance that you do too | Polly Hudson
More than half of people in the UK exaggerate, fabricate or downplay what they watch and pretend they’re into documentaries or serious drama. I am as guilty as they comeThere are some small details...
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US says $100,000 fee for H-1B visas will not apply to existing holders
As Trump's order stirs anxiety, White House says the fee applies to new applicants and will be levied per application.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,305
Here are the key events on day 1,305 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Hubble reveals baby stars in a galaxy torn by gravity
Hubble’s latest look at Messier 96 reveals a warped spiral galaxy glowing with rings of stellar birth. The new details shed light on how stars emerge and influence their surroundings.
sciencedaily.com
NASA just confirmed its 6,000th alien world. Some are truly bizarre
NASA has confirmed 6,000 exoplanets, marking a major milestone in humanity’s quest to understand other worlds. From gas giants hugging their stars to planets covered in lava or clouds of gemstones,...
sciencedaily.com
Morrissey cancels US shows after death threat in Canada
A 26-year-old Ottawa man has been charged with allegedly uttering a threat against the British singer.
bbc.com
Indiana hangs 63 on No. 9 Illini in statement win
Indiana broke the Big Ten's record for points against an AP top 10 opponent after dropping 63 in a blowout victory over No. 9 Illinois on Saturday.
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Stanton making HOF case with 450th career HR
Giancarlo Stanton became the sixth player to hit his 450th career home run in a New York Yankees uniform in Saturday's 6-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.