Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-09-22

Ed Davey calls for UK to import US cancer researchers hit by Trump cuts

Lib Dem leader to use conference speech to urge extra funding for mRNA research and accuse Nigel Farage of cheering US funding reductionsThe UK should import US scientists whose cancer research pro...

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Reeves urged to take 2p off employee NI and add it to income tax in budget

Resolution Foundation says move could raise additional £6bn a year and ‘level the playing field’ on income taxRachel Reeves has been urged to take 2p off the rate of employee national insurance and...

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How the simmering row over freedom of speech reached boiling point

How did we reach a point where the UK is being compared to a 'tin pot Third World dictatorship'?

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English Kings Killing Foreigners review – astonishingly timely savaging of Shakespeare’s flag-waving xenophobia

Soho theatre, LondonNina Bowers and Philip Arditti claw passionately at Henry V’s colonialism and imperialism in their frequently funny and at times deliberately uncomfortable playWhen Englishness...

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World Leaders Recognize Palestinian State, in a Challenge to U.S. and Israel

“We must pave the way for peace,” President Emmanuel Macron of France said, to applause and a standing ovation from the Palestinian delegation, at a meeting at the United Nations in New York on Mon...

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Dembele and Bonmati win Ballon d'Or awards

Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati were crowned the best men's and women's player in the world at the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris.

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Donald and Bradley's love-in sets tone for Ryder Cup

After all the talk of a Bethpage "bearpit" in the build-up to this week's Ryder Cup, Monday's opening exchanges between the captains in New York could not have been more cuddly.

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U.S. allies’ recognition of a Palestinian state puts them in opposition to the White House.

President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain at a joint news conference on Thursday.

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France formally recognises Palestinian state

Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said "the time for peace has come".

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How best in the world Dembele finally lived up to his potential

Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d'or as the world's best player. Guillem Balague looks at his rise to the very top.

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Brazil’s Eduardo Bolsonaro charged in case linked to father’s coup attempt

The son of the former president stands accused of coercion, according to a statement from the prosecutor general.

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Syria’s al-Sharaa renews call for US to formally drop sanctions

President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets US secretary of state in New York as he prepares to attend UN General Assembly meetings.

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PSG star Dembele wins first Ballon d'Or

Paris St-Germain's Ousmane Dembele wins the Ballon d'Or, the award for the best player in the world, for the first time.

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Protesters calling for solidarity with Palestinians clash with the police in Milan.

Protesters clashing with the police at the train station in Milan.

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Spain's Bonmati claims record third women's Ballon d'Or

Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati makes history by becoming the first player to win the women's Ballon d'Or three times.

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US Supreme Court to consider whether Trump may fire Democratic FTC member

Decision means Rebecca Slaughter remains barred from her post at the Federal Trade Commission for the time being.

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Ecuador prison riot leaves 14 dead, 14 wounded

Ecuador's prisons see another violent riot, with explosions and shootings in Machala.

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Facebook is getting an AI dating assistant

Facebook Dating's AI assistant is supposed to help users build their profiles and find the matches they're looking for.

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Ports blocked as protests erupt across Italy over Gaza

Italian dockworkers blocked ports in Genoa and Livorno as unions staged nationwide protests over Israel’s war in Gaza.

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The Oakland Ballers let an AI manage the team. What could go wrong?

“Baseball is the perfect place to do an initial experiment like this, because it is so data-driven, and decisions are made very analytically," Ballers owner Paul Freedman said.

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ICC charges Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity

The former president of the Philippines is accused of being involved in the deaths of dozens of people.

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'Let's dance!' - Funny moment Bowie song interrupts Ryder Cup interview!

Watch the funny moment Sky Sports' Jamie Weir's interview with Ryder Cup-winning captain Paul McGinley was interrupted by David Bowie's famous song 'Let's Dance' - and got Sky Sports presenter Mike...

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France recognises Palestinian state before UN General Assembly meeting

The announcement by President Emmanuel Macron comes as world leaders meet to revive the long-stalled two-state solution.

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Ron DiMenna, Ron Jon Surf Shop Founder, Dies at 88

Ron Jon’s flagship store in Cocoa Beach fills 52,000 square feet and bills itself as the world’s largest surfing shop.

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Nvidia to invest billions in OpenAI as AI race heats up

The company will also provide chips for OpenAI’s data centres.

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What Early-Stage Investors Really Look for in Founders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Charles Hudson (Precursor Ventures) and Wesley Chan (FPV Ventures) break down what early-stage investors really look for in founders — from narrative and resilience to r...

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Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plot before elections

After Monday's mass raids, pro-Western President Maia Sandu once again accuses Moscow of interference.

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France’s Macron will acknowledge Palestinian statehood in a speech at the U.N.

President Emmanuel Macron of France arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Monday.

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Inside the mind of Elad Gil: Early-stage investing and next-gen innovation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Elad Gil shares his approach to early-stage investing, frontier tech, and spotting breakout potential at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (Oct 27–29, Moscone West, SF). Register before Sept 26 to save up to...

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NFL Week 3's top performance? Vote for the 'Himmy' Award winner

Weigh in on Week 3's top player by casting a 'Himmy' Award vote for Caleb Williams, Isaiah Rodgers, Justin Herbert or A.J. Brown.

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Lettuce Find Healthy Space Food! Citizen Scientists Study Space Salads

Lettuce Find Healthy Space Food! Citizen Scientists Study Space Salads Missions to the Moon and Mars pose nutritional challenges for astronauts. Now, a new paper on space-grown food is telling us i...

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Why Democrats in a handful of states have shown hesitance toward redistricting

A handful of states led by Democrats could have attempted mid-decade redistricting to counter President Trump's push in GOP-led states, but aside from California, they have been slow to act.

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Automaker giant Stellantis says customers’ personal data stolen during breach

One report says, citing the hackers who took credit for the breach, that 18 million customer records were stolen from Stellantis' customer database.

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Corbyn and Sultana prepare new party memberships launch – without unified line

Exclusive: party insiders hope low-stakes launch will help movement move on from chaotic start, despite ongoing tensionsJeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana are preparing a fresh attempt to launch membe...

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Live Updates: Palestinian Statehood Takes Center Stage at U.N. Summit

About 10 countries are expected to join the 147 other member states of the U.N. that consider Palestine a sovereign nation.

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After the death of Charlie Kirk, supporters wonder how to carry on his legacy

Hundreds of thousands of conservatives attended right wing activist Charlie Kirk's memorial service. Many now wonder who will fill the shoes of this influential voice in the conservative movement.

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Global reactions to Palestinian state recognition

Several Western nations have formally recognised Palestine, drawing praise from Palestinians.

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Nigel Farage roundly condemned over plan to abolish indefinite leave to remain

Cross-party criticism after Reform UK leader threatens hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants with deportationNigel Farage has faced cross-party condemnation after threatening hundreds of thousa...

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Save $36 on a Cool, Compact Hall Effect Keyboard

This Keychron Q1 HE brings our favorite new type of keyboard switch to the mainstream.

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The Guardian view on Labour’s NHS reforms: where is the plan to deliver them?

Bold announcements about restructuring appear to have taken priority over implementationThe state of the health service is one of the key metrics on which this government will be judged. Of course...

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Tech Executive Dies After Falling 2,000 Feet on Mount Shasta

Mount Shasta, at just over 14,100 feet above sea level, is the fifth highest mountain in California and the second highest in the Cascade Range.

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Judge Says Work on Revolution Wind Can Proceed, for Now

Rotor blades for the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm at the State Pier in New London, Conn., last November.

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Lib Dems urge probe into Trump golf course lobbying claims

Foreign affairs spokesman Calum Miller says the government should refer itself to its new ethics commission.

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The billion-dollar infrastructure deals powering the AI boom

Here's everything we know about the biggest AI infrastructure projects, including major spending from Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.

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IC Stars

Data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope combine to reveal an otherworldly view of the star-forming region IC 348. In this image released on July 23, 2025, X...

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Nvidia plans to invest up to $100B in OpenAI

OpenAI and Nvidia agreed to deploy 10 gigawatts worth AI chips to power the next generation of ChatGPT.

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ACC OKs 9 league games; aligns with rest of P4

The ACC's athletic directors agreed to join the other Power 4 leagues in going to a nine-conference game schedule. The new model will be presented formally later this week for approval with full im...

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Why Dembélé's Ballon d'Or win over Yamal feels like the dawn of a new era

Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal, this year's top two in the Ballon d'Or voting, have a lot in common when it comes to how their energetic, attacking play is a welcome antidote in the tactics-drive...

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WIRED Roundup: The Right Embraces Cancel Culture

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss OpenAI's new teen safety features, the right's retaliation against critics of the late Charlie Kirk, and more of the week’s biggest stories.

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Hate, hate again, hate better – for Farage, the country needs educating about foreigners | John Crace

Was he sure everyone hated legal immigrants as much as he did? Nige knew better because he was NigeIt’s amazing how quickly some things get normalised. Only last week at a press conference in Chequ...

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How England 2025 boomed into biggest Women's Rugby World Cup ever

England 2025 has attracted more than three times the number of fans than the previous Rugby World Cup with a clever strategy and competitive prices.

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Google’s Gemini AI is coming to your TV

When fully rolled out, Google's AI will be on over 300 million active Google TV and other Android TV OS-powered devices.

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Getting Gatwick’s expansion off the ground should never have been this hard | Nils Pratley

After years of dithering, ministers have finally backed the obvious choiceJust when you feared indecision was final over expansion at Gatwick airport, here comes an actual piece of policymaking: He...

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Beard left a legacy at Liverpool - Reds boss Taylor

Matt Beard left a "legacy" at Liverpool and his death will leave "a big void", says current Reds women's team manager Gareth Taylor.

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La NASA selecciona a los candidatos a astronauta de la promoción 2025, totalmente estadounidense

Read this press release in English here. Diez nuevos candidatos a astronauta de la NASA fueron presentados el lunes tras un competitivo proceso de selección en el que participaron más de 8.000...

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NASA Selects All-American 2025 Class of Astronaut Candidates

Lee este comunicado de prensa en español aquí. NASA’s 10 new astronaut candidates were introduced Monday following a competitive selection process of more than 8,000 applicants from across the...

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Asia Cup: Match time, Super Fours table, teams

A loss in the match on Tuesday will put both teams on the brink of elimination from cricket's T20 Asia Cup 2025.

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How many people would Reform's migrant plans impact?

Under the plans, migrants would need to reapply for new visas with tougher rules.

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London flag-raising at embassy marks ‘long overdue step’ for Palestinians

Ambassador welcomes historic event with MPs keen to be seen, while minister faces heckling from awkward crowdUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe flag raising event...

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Salford deducted two points for breaching RFL rules in St Helens fixture

Salford Red Devils have been deducted two Betfred Super League points for breaching a number of RFL operational rules in their team selection for the Round One fixture at St Helens on February 15.

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A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs

A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024.

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Air India crash aftermath handled 'irresponsibly', says court

Judges say India's aviation body was irresponsible to suggest through leaks to the media that pilot error had caused the disaster.

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Deion thinks Shedeur will start for Browns in '25

Deion Sanders said on the "New Heights" podcast that he believes his son Shedeur Sanders will start for the Browns at some point this season.

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China plans evacuations as Typhoon Ragasa barrels through Philippines

China plans to evacuate close to 400,00 people from Shenzhen as the typhoon makes landfall in the northern Philippines.

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Sherratt to Wales: Why now and what next?

BBC Sport Wales assesses the talking points around Matt Sherratt's appointment with Wales just days before the new season.

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UN marks 80 years amid Gaza genocide and global crises

Marking 80 years of the UN, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said its principles are “under assault as never before”.

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The terrifying spectre of an internet shutdown in Afghanistan

A partial shutdown of fibre-optic internet has spread fear. Afghans do not want to be cut off from the world.

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Blue Origin wins NASA deal to ferry VIPER rover to lunar south pole

NASA's water-ice prospecting mission is getting a second life with Blue Origin.

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‘A heavy burden’: Belém residents evicted in rush for profits from Cop30 rentals

As the Brazilian city prepares to host 50,000 delegates, local people are being pushed from their homesThe two-bedroom apartment in Belém became Suelen Freitas’s home in 2020, when she moved her fa...

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How Lib Dems hope 'punchy' new strategy will get them attention

The BBC's Damian Grammaticas reports from the Liberal Democrats party conference in Bournemouth.

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Clock’s ticking: Get hands-on experience volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

September 30 is the final deadline to apply to volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — and we’re officially in countdown mode. Whether you dream of launching your own startup, building community, or...

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Guard and 13 inmates killed in Ecuador prison fight

Police said gang members killed a prison guard before turning on members of a rival gang.

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Your Party is a mess. Here’s what they could learn from Farage and Polanski | Zoe Williams

The public clearly has an appetite for the ideals being offered by the new Sultana-Corbyn alliance. But those involved in the project have to act in harmony - and stay on topicNone of us are in our...

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All-British top three in World Para Championships

Poppy Maskill wins gold, Bethany Firth silver and Georgia Sheffield bronze as Great Britain clinch the top three places in the S14 100m backstroke at the World Para Swimming Championships in Singap...

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Corbyn and Sultana: the needs of the left are greater than any of your differences | Owen Jones

Millions of UK voters are desperate for radical change. For their sake, we must hope Your Party’s hotheads give way to calm strategistsThe left traditionally faces four formidable enemies: wealthy...

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‘My paintings don’t fit the narrative’: Kerry James Marshall on why he’s depicting black enslavers

He is arguably America’s greatest living painter, elevating everyday black life to the level of epic, jaw-dropping masterpieces. Now, for his biggest European show, the artist talks us through his...

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Elizabeth Stone on what’s next for Netflix — and streaming itself — at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

As Netflix's CTO(and interim CPO) of, Elizabeth Stone is shaping the future of entertainment for over 300 million members worldwide. She’ll join the Disrupt Stage for a fireside chat on What’s Next...

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Oklahoma State's Gundy vows he's staying put

Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy, 58, says he intends to keep coaching the Cowboys despite questions about his future following Friday's loss to Tulsa and a 1-2 start to the season.

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$3,800 Flights and Aborted Takeoffs: How Trump’s H-1B Announcement Panicked Tech Workers

President Trump’s sudden policy shift sent immigrant tech workers and firms scrambling to get back to the US and avoid $100,000 fees.

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France transfixed by 'no body' murder trial

Cédric Jubillar has always denied killing his wife Delphine, who vanished in December 2020.

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Lift off: First look at the Space Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

First reveal of the Space Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29 in San Francisco. Whether you’re a space junkie, a startup builder, or an investor chasing the edge of innovation, t...

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What does the UK recognising Palestinian statehood really mean? – podcast

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the UK’s recognition of Palestine as a state. With the US and Israel criticising the move, what will it mean for the war in Gaza, and for diplomacy?Plus, what...

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Cyberattack on European airports caused by ransomware, EU finds

Since Friday, Europe's busiest airports have faced significant disruptions after hackers hit automated check-in systems.

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US tactics revealed?! Is Bryson planning to drive par-four green at Ryder Cup?

Bryson DeChambeau begins Team USA's Ryder Cup practice by attempting to drive the 397-yard first hole at Bethpage State Park Golf Course, New York.

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Israeli attack kills four members of a family in Lebanon

An Israeli drone attack killed four members of a family in Lebanon, including the father and three of his children.

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Louise Vincent, Addict Who Led Harm Reduction Movement, Dies at 49

She was instrumental in helping promote wider use of needle exchanges, naloxone and tests to assist drug users in identifying dangerous ingredients.

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EU cyber agency confirms ransomware attack causing airport disruptions

A cyberattack targeting Collins Aerospace, a provider of airport check-in systems, sparked delays and disrupted flights across Europe over the weekend.

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The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer: first look at big-screen Star Wars spinoff

Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White team up for first movie in Star Wars universe since 2019The Star Wars universe is returning to the big screen with our first look at The Mandal...

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Disabled Nigerian man living in UK for 38 years wins appeal against deportation

Anthony Olubunmi George, who arrived in 1986 and has no criminal convictions, given right to remainA disabled Nigerian man who has lived in the UK for almost 40 years has won an appeal to stay in t...

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5 days left to save up to $668 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 pass

Register for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 by September 26 and save up to $668 before Regular Bird pricing disappears. Disrupt 2025 gives you an exclusive look at tomorrow's tech. Founders can connect w...

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Barred from Eurovision, Russia holds its own rival song contest

Barred from Eurovision, Russia held its own rival song contest called ‘Intervision’ featuring singers from 23 countries.

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Bluesky says it’s getting more aggressive about moderation and enforcement

It sounds like Bluesky is getting serious about giving some users the boot, with the company saying it will be doing more to “enforce our moderation policies to better cultivate a space for healthy...

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From Blurred Lines to Genie in a Bottle: the late director Diane Martel’s best music videos

Last week, the celebrated US music video director died of breast cancer aged 63. We chart her best – and most controversial – music videosThe first music video Diane Martel directed was for the deb...

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Backstedt claims gold in U23 time trial at Worlds

Britain's Zoe Backstedt claims a dominant victory in the under-23 time trial at the Road World Championships in Rwanda.

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107 Days by Kamala Harris review – no closure, no hope

The former presidential candidate sticks to the script in a memoir that will only cause further bad bloodAlmost a year after the 2024 election there are still some houses with “Harris” signs in the...

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Why do West Ham keep conceding from corners?

BBC Sport analyses the reasons for West Ham's poor record when defending corners and the tactics that teams are using against them this season.

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Earthmover wants to become the Snowflake of weather and geospatial data

Earthmover found new customers when it started building tools for companies to analyze the output of weather models. The startup has now raised a $7.2 million seed round.

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Protesters in Brazil denounce bill to pardon Bolsonaro after coup attempt

Mass protests erupt in Brazil against bill granting amnesty to Jair Bolsonaro convicted over 2023 coup attempt.

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Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah granted presidential pardon

He was arrested in September 2019 and later sentenced in 2021 to five years in jail for "spreading false news".

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‘The police watched it to catch criminals who’d jumped bail’: how we made The Hitman and Her

‘We broadcast live from nightclubs. So we’d tell the audience, “If you’re here with someone else’s wife, stand apart”’Stock Aitken Waterman were flying. We’d had one of the biggest records in the w...

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Should You Subscribe to Garmin Connect+? (2025)

Every fitness company has jumped on the AI-powered fitness subscription bandwagon. Should you?

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Hull KR CEO Lakin confident Peters will stay despite NRL interest

Hull KR CEO Paul Lakin has told Sky Sports he is confident the club will retain head coach Willie Peters over the next few years despite big interest in the Australian from the NRL. 

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Kelce clashes with Chiefs coach Reid in win over Giants

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid defended Travis Kelce's "passion" after a heated exchange with his veteran tight end during Sunday night's win over the New York Giants. 

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Insolvent UK recruiter acquired by previous owner who took millions out

Premier Group Recruitment went into administration with debts of £2.9m – including £647,000 owed in taxAn insolvent UK recruitment company, which owes the UK exchequer hundreds of thousands of poun...

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Lawson named USA women's basketball coach

Duke women's head basketball coach Kara Lawson has been named the next head coach of USA women's basketball team for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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Dreamers review – powerful film about immigrant kids in the US, denied their chance of citizenship

Study of the fate of undocumented children brought to the US, now grown up and paying taxes, yet under constant threat of deportation and removalFor undocumented immigrants, life is a state of perp...

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UCF assistant, ex-App St. coach Clark dies at 50

UCF assistant coach Shawn Clark, who was the head coach at Appalachian State for five seasons, died Sunday at 50.

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Thousands protest in Brazil against bill that could grant Bolsonaro amnesty

Tens of thousands take to the streets of major cities to oppose a bill which could spare the ex-leader jail.

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'World-class human being' - how England have built around Jones

BBC pundits Simon Middleton, Ruby Tui and Maggie Alphonsi discuss Meg Jones' importance to England after the World Cup semi-final win over France.

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Va. Tech proposes adding $229M for athletics

Virginia Tech has proposed adding an extra $229 million to its athletics budget over the next four years to help position the Hokies to compete with the top programs in the ACC, a crucial moment wi...

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Zubeen Garg, Singer of Hit Bollywood Song ‘Ya Ali,’ Dies at 52

Zubeen Garg performing in Guwahati, India, in 2017.

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Pro-Palestinian protests, strikes and port blockades held across Italy

Pro-Palestinian protests and port blockades held across Italy as government remains cautious on recognising Palestine.

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Voyce was over drink-drive limit during storm - inquest

A coroner hears ex-England star Tom Voyce died when his vehicle was washed into a river in a storm.

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For Arab Nations With Ties to Israel, Attacks on Qatar and Gaza City Raise Anxiety

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the emir of Qatar, on a screen at an Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, the country’s capital, convened after an Israeli strike in the city on Sept. 9.

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Feisty, frail or fiendish: why do film-makers still insist on shoving older characters into stereotypes?

There’s been a dramatic increase in actors of pensionable age playing starring roles in movies – but why are the three Fs the only personalities they get to play?A decade and a half ago, in 2009,...

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems books a $1B+ power deal for its future fusion reactor

The fusion startup has inked a deal with Italian energy company Eni. The move is likely intended to set a price for fusion power.

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Louisiana Hands Meta a Tax Break and Power for Its Biggest Data Center

Mark Zuckerberg’s company faces backlash after rowing back promises to create between 300 and 500 new jobs to man its subsidiary’s new data center.

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Red Roses' Jones among nominees for Women's World Player of Year

Red Roses centre Meg Jones has been included on a three-player shortlist for 2025's Women's World Player of the Year award alongside Canada's Sophie de Goede and New Zealand's Jorja Miller.

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Could you pass a quiz on UN terminology before the 2025 General Assembly?

How familiar are you with the language of global diplomacy? Take the quiz below and test your understanding of the UN.

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Syracuse fined for faking injuries vs. Clemson

The ACC fined Syracuse $25,000 and publicly reprimanded the school for faking injuries in a 34-21 win over Clemson last weekend, calling its actions "unethical and contrary to the spirit of the rul...

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Jones nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year

England's Meg Jones, Canada's Sophie de Goede and New Zealand's Jorja Miller form the three-player shortlist for the World Rugby Women's Player of the Year.

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Are Man Utd finally ready to disturb WSL status quo?

Welcome to The Counter Press, a new Sky Sports column in which Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the latest Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories in t...

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Livestream: Tech Went All in on Trump. Now What?

Our panel of experts discuss what the tech industry's allegiance to Trump really means, and how it will shape our future.

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County Championship: Pick your team of 2025 season

A chance for you to select your best XI from the top-performing players involved in this year's County Championship.

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Clinton, Fujino, Goodwin - WSL goals of the week

A round up of the most stand out goals of the WSL weekend, including a debut goal for Grace Clinton at her new club Manchester City.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits the Philippines, Headed for Hong Kong

Strong waves battering Basco in Batanes Province in the northern Philippines on Monday, as Typhoon Ragasa affects the area.

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Treason trial begins for South Sudan VP Machar as ‘unity government’ breaks

The latest break between two military and political leaders risks spelling civil war again for the embattled nation.

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Your guide to World Cup final between England and Canada

England and Canada will meet on Saturday in the Women's Rugby World Cup final. Here's everything you need to know.

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Childhood plastic exposure could be fueling obesity, infertility, and asthma

A sweeping review from NYU Langone Health reveals that everyday exposure to plastics—especially during childhood—poses lasting risks for heart disease, infertility, asthma, and even brain developme...

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Dua Lipa fires agent over his purported support for Israel’s war in Gaza

According to The Mail on Sunday report, the British pop star fired her agent due to her own pro-Palestinian stance.

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A Night Like This review – two strangers roam the London nighttime on Christmas eve

A pair of men with their own individual demons spend the evening together, but a cliche-ridden script and uninspired filming remove the sparkAs well as its mellow walk-and-talk premise, the endurin...

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Whose tide is highest? Canadian towns battle it out over Guinness World Record title

For years Nova Scotia’s Burntcoat Head Park claimed the superior tidal height, but now a challenger from the far north is seeking the crownFor visitors to Burntcoat Head Park in Nova Scotia, a scra...

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Former Everton player dreaming of helping UAE to a first World Cup since 1990

The United Arab Emirates have only qualified for the World Cup once, back in 1990.

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Palantir Wants to Be a Lifestyle Brand

Defense tech giant Palantir is selling T-shirts and tote bags as part of a bid to encourage fans to publicly endorse it.

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I Thought I Knew Silicon Valley. I Was Wrong

Tech got what it wanted by electing Trump. A year later, it looks more like a suicide pact.

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WIRED’s Politics Issue Cover Is Coming to a City Near You

We’re turning our latest cover into posters, billboards, and even a mural in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. Here’s how to find it. (Pics or it didn’t happen.)

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Elon Musk Is Out to Rule Space. Can Anyone Stop Him?

With SpaceX and Starlink, Elon Musk controls more than half the world’s rocket launches and thousands of internet satellites. That amounts to immense geopolitical power.

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Lib Dems want health warnings on teens' social media

The party says mandatory warnings are required to protect children from "addictive" app algorithms.

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As U.N. General Assembly Gathers, Here’s What to Watch For

The U.N. General Assembly last year. The wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan will loom over the annual gathering this year in New York.

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‘I love life’: The man who has scheduled his death so he can enjoy living

Despite Alzheimer's, Alex Pandolfo leads a full life. But when his health declines, he plans to have an assisted death.

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The shocking reason Arctic rivers are turning rusty orange

Researchers found that ice can trigger stronger chemical reactions than liquid water, dissolving iron minerals in extreme cold. Freeze-thaw cycles amplify the effect, releasing iron into rivers and...

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High-Tech Greenhouse Brings Fresh Produce to Canada’s Arctic

Strawberries grown in converted shipping containers in Gjoa Haven, an Inuit hamlet in the Canadian Arctic.

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Yogi Berra, the Yankees and the biggest game of catch ever

How Yankees legend Yogi Berra is still bringing people together -- to break a Guinness World Record.

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‘Never fails to delight’: why Metallica: Some Kind of Monster is my feelgood movie

The next in our series of writers celebrating their most rewatched comfort films is an ode to the scrappy 2004 music documentaryThe year is 2001. Thrash pioneers and stadium mainstays Metallica hav...

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Pick the best player never to have won Ballon d'Or

Vote for the greatest player never to have won the Ballon d'Or.

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Offseason survey: Best and worst moves, LeBron's future and Finals picks

League insiders share their picks for the Finals, most head-scratching moves of the summer and LeBron's next decision.

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Reform branded ‘threat to democracy’ over Farage plan to remove thousands of migrants with leave to be in UK – politics live

Nigel Farage says Reform UK would scrap the main route that migrants take to gain British citizenshipGood morning. Last month Reform UK unveiled its “Operation Restoring Justice” plan for the mass...

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Scientists finally capture water’s hidden state that’s both solid and liquid

Water, though familiar, still hides astonishing secrets. When squeezed into nanosized channels, it can enter a bizarre “premelting state” that is both solid and liquid at once. Using advanced NMR t...

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What does the US’s AI roadmap entail?

US tech companies have spent millions lobbying for less regulation

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Botswana declares public holiday after 'historic' athletics gold medal

President Duma Boko congratulates the men's 4x400m relay team for winning gold at the World Athletic Championships.

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More than 200 arrested after anticorruption protests in Philippines

Thousands attended rallies in Manila over a corruption scandal linked to ghost flood control projects.

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Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback review – anime sleuth wades through a bamboozling bureaucratic maze

A labyrinthine but lively 28th instalment of the hit manga series juggles byzantine intrigue, spies and cop rivalries with stylish flairBy the time a suave law enforcer from the Cabinet Satellite I...

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Illness, animal deaths and water shortages: life inside Chile’s polluted ‘sacrifice zones’

Allegations of environmental breaches dog Anglo American’s mining operations. Now the company has been given the go-ahead for plans that communities say risk disasterPhotographs by Nicole KrammPatr...

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Farage vows to scrap settled status, placing thousands at risk of deportation

Reform UK plans to force non-citizens to apply for visas with high salary thresholds and no access to NHS servicesNigel Farage has said Reform UK would scrap the main route that migrants take to ga...

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A hormone that silences the immune system may unlock new cancer treatments

Scientists have discovered that cancer uses a hidden hormone to switch off the body’s natural defenses, allowing tumors to grow unchecked. By uncovering this secret signal, they found a way to bloc...

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When cancer cells feel squeezed, they become more dangerous

New research shows that cancer cells don’t just grow; they adapt when stressed. When squeezed inside tissues, they transform into more invasive, drug-resistant versions of themselves. A protein cal...

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Want a younger brain? Harvard researchers say eat like this

Researchers have shown that a green-Mediterranean diet can help slow brain aging. By analyzing data from the DIRECT PLUS trial, scientists found reduced levels of proteins tied to faster brain decl...

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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea back in for Maignan to replace Sánchez

Chelsea are ready to make a fresh move for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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Israel-Palestine two-state solution summit to be held as recognitions surge

Israel and the US are boycotting the UN-hosted event, but other countries are building on an earlier declaration.

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Fritz secures Laver Cup win for Team World

American Taylor Fritz beats Germany's Alexander Zverev to complete a 15-9 victory for Team World against Team Europe in the Laver Cup.

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South Korean Unification Church leader faces arrest in bribery case

Han Hak-ja has previously denied bribery allegation involving a former first lady.

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Cox refuses to let injury deny him another England tilt

England's Jordan Cox says he was always prepared to "battle on" through a knee injury in his side's T20 win over Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.

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'O'Connor hungry for more medals after Tokyo silver'

Ireland's Kate O'Connor speaks to BBC Sport NI about her silver medal at the World Championships in Tokyo and future plans.

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LIVE: Israel keeps pummeling Gaza as support grows for Palestinian state

France and Saudi Arabia are due to convene dozens of world leaders to rally support for a two-state solution.

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Mahomes leads Chiefs to first NFL win of season over Giants

Mistakes and penalties threatened to derail the Kansas City Chiefs again early in a season that had not been going their way, but Patrick Mahomes helped them pick up their first win by beating the...

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Who decides the winner of the Ballon d'Or?

BBC Sport's digital presenter Sam Harris explains the process behind the Ballon d'Or vote.

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New calendar likely because of climate change - Coe

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says the global calendar of Olympic sports may need to be "re-engineered" amid the challenges posed by climate change.

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The closest Ryder Cup in a generation? What to expect this week in New York

The last time a Ryder Cup has been won - by either team - on foreign soil, Sir Alex Ferguson was still in charge of Manchester United, Andy Murray was reigning US Open champion and Team GB had just...

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If Anyone Builds it, Everyone Dies review – how AI could kill us all

If machines become superintelligent we’re toast, say Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares. Should we believe them?What if I told you I could stop you worrying about climate change, and all you had to...

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The Williams sisters are back on court: best podcasts of the week

The two tennis stars go head-to-head – in an interview for their new introspective podcast. Plus, two of the Inbetweeners make a fun, lively show about factsThis new video podcast from tennis stars...

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Hits from the bong: music obsessives rescue the sound of Spain’s ancient bells

For centuries bells were the fastest means of communication, calling people to meetings, warning about wildfires, and were even believed to offer protection from storms – now they are being given a...

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Invention review – meta indie docu-fiction has a deadpan take on truth and healing

A woman inherits the patent for a healing machine from her quack father in this exploration of grief, in which a number of low budget film-makers cameoHere is a deeply strange but diverting indie e...

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A Cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover Is Causing a Supply Chain Disaster

The UK-based automaker has been forced to stop vehicle production as a result of the attack—costing JLR tens of millions of dollars and forcing its parts suppliers to lay off workers.

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Who are contenders for 2025 men's & women's Ballon d'Or awards?

We look at how six of the key contenders for the 2025 men's and women's Ballon d'Or awards performed last season.

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Kenya’s Wildlife Murder Mystery | True Crime Reports

Just as he was preparing to reveal his most explosive findings yet, Esmond was found murdered.

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TV tonight: hunting the virus that could cause the next pandemic

Dr Chris van Tulleken goes in search of the disease that would Covid look like a ‘warning shot’. Plus: fun thriller The Guest concludes. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Two“Covid may have...

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Leopard sharks mating in the wild captured on camera for first time – video

The leopard shark 'threesome' between two males and a female was filmed by a university researcher off New Caledonia. Scientists believe it to be the world's first recorded observation of two males...

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Ministers could give mayors control of schools and hospitals in devolution shake-up

Exclusive: Labour Together report, endorsed by Steve Reed, says devolving power can improve services while saving moneyLabour thinktank hopes Starmer will devolve more power to his potential rivals...

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More than 150 lawyers and refugee NGOs report being ‘pressured into silence’ by far-right protesters

At least two groups supporting UK asylum seekers have closed their offices after credible threats to their safetyMore than 150 lawyers, human rights, refugee and environmental organisations have sa...

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British art dealer in row over return of Banksy artworks from Italy

Essex-based John Brandler seeking final loan payments as well as three murals from exhibitions companyA bitter row has broken out between a British art dealer and an Italian exhibitions company ove...

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‘Involved sequentially’: leopard sharks observed mating for first time in wild have threesome

Menage a trois over in 110 seconds and ‘then the males lost all their energy and lay immobile on the bottom’, marine biologist Dr Hugo Lassauce saysA trio of leopard sharks in New Caledonia has mad...

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Tom Holland suffers concussion on set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Actor was reportedly injured while performing a stunt on set at Leavesden Studios in the UK on FridayTom Holland has been injured on the set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, reportedly suffering a mil...

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Nations’ plans to ramp up coal, gas and oil extraction ‘will put climate goals beyond reach’

New data shows governments now planning more fossil fuel production in coming decades than they were in 2023Governments around the world are ramping up coal, gas and oil extraction which will put c...

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‘I channelled my anger into a diss track’: what fuels the in-your-face aggro of Militarie Gun’s Ian Shelton?

The band’s melodic new indie-punk album seems a change of pace. But it can’t mask the frontman’s brutal honesty. He talks about childhood trauma – and partying with Post MaloneWhen Ian Shelton was...

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‘We should have been shouting about this earlier’: David Tennant on his shocking TV show about phone hacking

He went to court over having his phone tapped, and now he’s starring in ITV’s look at the Guardian’s investigation into the scandal. Tennant and writer Jack Thorne open up about this ‘immensely tro...

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Starmer finally said it: ‘We recognise Palestine.’ But Gaza desperately needs action – where is that? | Nesrine Malik

The British PM and others offered fine words, but after all the horror, many will say too little, too late. Palestinians need unfettered support – and nowWelcome, but behind the curve. That is the...

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Why alcohol blocks the liver from healing, even after you quit

Alcohol doesn’t just damage the liver — it locks its cells in a strange “in-between” state that prevents them from healing. Even after someone quits drinking, liver cells often get stuck, unable to...

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Angelina Jolie says ‘I don’t recognise my country’ now amid threats to freedom of speech in US

Oscar winner’s comments come days after suspension of Jimmy Kimmel by ABC and Disney, a decision heavily criticised by major stars including Pedro Pascal and Olivia RodrigoAngelina Jolie has said “...

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Kangaroo review – furry family feature is hard to hate

Made by the director of Looking for Alibrandi and co-written by Melina Marchetta, this children’s film gets a little cheesy – but it’s also full of very cute joeysGet our weekend culture and lifest...

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‘Restart from scratch’: Flood-hit Indian farmers look at swelling losses

Farmers in India's Punjab are suffering from the worst floods in four decades, amid pain from Trump's tariffs too.

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Hidden for 125 years, a Welsh fossil turns out to be a dinosaur

More than a century after its discovery, a mysterious fossil from South Wales has finally been confirmed as belonging to a new species of predatory dinosaur. Using cutting-edge digital scanning, re...

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Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths

The outage left hundreds of people unable to contact emergency services and has been linked to multiple deaths.

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Wilson booed amid chants for Dart in Giants' loss

The New York Giants fell to 0-3 Sunday with a 22-9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and Russell Wilson, who threw two interceptions, endured chants of "We want Dart!" from the crowd, as fans made it...

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Tiny new lenses, smaller than a hair, could transform phone and drone cameras

Scientists have developed a new multi-layered metalens design that could revolutionize portable optics in devices like phones, drones, and satellites. By stacking metamaterial layers instead of rel...

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Global conflicts drive demand for war risk insurance

Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are fuelling take-up of cover against impact and damage.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,306

Here are the key events on day 1,306 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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An Unlikely Road to Peace in the South Caucasus

How common cause against Russia enabled an American deal.

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An Unlikely Road to Peace for Armenia and Azerbaijan

How common cause against Russia enabled an American deal.

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