Rodgers' 'realism' hints at Celtic's new normal in Europa League
Brendan Rodgers said fans need to have realism after Celtic's 1-1 draw in Belgrade to open their Europa League campaign.
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Bank of England urged to do more to tackle climate crisis
Environmental groups mark 10 years since Mark Carney’s ‘short-term horizons’ speech with plea to act ‘while there’s still time’A coalition of 10 campaign groups is calling on the Bank of England to...
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China, world’s largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal
China will cut emissions by 7-10 percent in the next 10 years, President Xi Jinping tells a UN climate summit.
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Y Combinator launches “Early Decision” for students who want to graduate first, build later
The accelerator has introduced a new application track called Early Decision, designed for students who want to start companies but don’t want to drop out.
techcrunch.com
Richard Moe, 88, Dies; Led the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Richard Moe, the president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, in his office in Washington in 1998. He was the longest-serving president in the 76-year history of the trust, the nation...
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Seven things to know about Trump’s UNGA speech
Donald Trump’s UN speech made waves on wars, climate, and the economy. Jillian Wolf checks the facts behind the claims.
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India court rejects X’s “free speech” argument, backs government takedown powers
X sued the Indian government in March over content takedown orders issued through its centralized portal.
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U.N. Security Council raises the alarm on the potential dangers of A.I.
Secretary General António Guterres leading a summit at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Wednesday.
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Billionaire VC Mike Moritz slams new H-1B visa fee as ‘brutish extortion scheme’
In a new, scathing Financial Times op-ed, the former Sequoia Capital honcho compares the White House to Tony Soprano's pork store, calling its new H-1B visa plan another "brutish extortion scheme."
techcrunch.com
Chipiron’s big idea: rethinking MRI access, not replacing old machines
Medical device funding is hitting levels we haven’t seen since 2021, with investors pouring billions into diagnostics and imaging companies. While innovation has raced ahead, a fundamental pr...
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Iheanacho strike cancelled out as Celtic draw with Red Star Belgrade
Kelechi Iheanacho's strike was cancelled out as Celtic drew 1-1 against Red Star Belgrade in their Europa League opener.
skysports.com
Shaheen declares Pakistan ‘ready’ to win Asia Cup as India await in final
Pakistan face Bangladesh on Thursday in an eliminator ahead of Sunday's final of the 2025 Asia Cup, where India await.
aljazeera.com
9 Best Robot Vacuums (2025): Tested and Reviewed in Real Homes
Whether you’re up against pet hair or you want to splurge on a high-end laser-guided robot vacuum, we have the perfect pick for you.
wired.com
Sri Lanka decries futility of war, calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for a ceasefire in Gaza while speaking at the UN General Assembly.
aljazeera.com
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza City, hospitals say, as offensive expands
Women and children were among 20 people who died when a strike hit a building sheltering displaced families, first responders say.
bbc.com
Starmer gambles on ‘levelling up’-style initiative to tackle Reform threat
Deprived communities to be given tens of millions to patch up derelict shops, pubs and libraries and ‘restore pride’Deprived areas of the UK will be given tens of millions of pounds each from a new...
theguardian.com
Syria’s President Makes His Debut on the World Stage
At the U.N. General Assembly, yesterday.
nytimes.com
Akiko Tsuruga, Inventive Jazz Organist, Dies at 58
Known for her vast sonic palette, she made her mark playing with the saxophone master Lou Donaldson and also had a prolific solo career.
nytimes.com
NASA Awards Atmosphere Research Support Contract
NASA has selected Science and Technology Corp. of Columbia, Maryland, to support atmospheric science research and development at the agency’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The...
nasa.gov
The Hack review – the astonishing story of phone-hacking makes for remarkably dull TV
Jack Thorne’s lacklustre script – full of cringe-making lines, strange dreamlike sequences and a recurring dung beetle – fails to capture the drama of the Guardian’s landmark investigation into med...
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‘War has rules’: UN event urges action to protect Palestinian children
Palestinian children face devastating losses as diplomats push for change during a UN assembly event.
aljazeera.com
Spain to join Italy in deploying naval ship to escort Gaza flotilla
A Spanish naval vessel will join the Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza to provide assistance and conduct rescues if needed.
aljazeera.com
How important is this year’s UNGA for world leaders and the UN?
Leaders meet at time of deepening divisions, war and attacks on UN.
aljazeera.com
Sharma hits 75 as India beat Bangladesh to reach Asia Cup final
India book their place in Sunday's final of the 2025 Asia Cup with their 41-run Super Fours victory against Bangladesh.
aljazeera.com
NASA Awards Company to Attempt Swift Spacecraft Orbit Boost
Driving rapid innovation in the American space industry, NASA has awarded Katalyst Space Technologies of Flagstaff, Arizona, a contract to raise a spacecraft’s orbit. Katalyst’s robotic servi...
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Why Eswatini said yes to US deportees
A test case for third-country deportations: Eswatini faces legal and public pushback.
aljazeera.com
Neon, the No. 2 social app on the Apple App Store, pays users to record their phone calls and sells data to AI firms
A new call recording app is gaining traction for offering to pay users for voice data from calls, which is sold to AI companies.
techcrunch.com
Notts on verge of County Championship title as cricket pays tribute to Bird
Nottinghamshire are on the brink of a seventh County Championship title after they moved to within two points of glory on day one of their concluding fixture against Warwickshire.
skysports.com
Abdul Gani Bhat Dies at 93; Kashmiri Separatist Championed Dialogue
Abdul Gani Bhat, center, in New Delhi in 2004. His speeches often blended poetry with sharp commentary, making him one of the separatist movement’s most distinctive voices.
nytimes.com
Finland’s president hails rise of global south at UNGA
At the 80th UNGA, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said the post-Cold War era is over, with a new world order emerging.
aljazeera.com
Boris Johnson says Farage’s stance on Russia is ‘extremely dangerous’
Former PM also brands Reform UK a threat to national security and raises concern about its approach to the economyBoris Johnson has said Nigel Farage’s stance on Russia is “extremely dangerous” and...
theguardian.com
NASA Highlights Space Innovation, Exploration at Space Conference
Led by acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy, an agency delegation will participate in the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney, Australia, from Sunday, Sept. 28 to Friday, Oct. 3. T...
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At U.N. Summit, China Promises to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Installing solar panels in Jiangsu Province, China, in May.
nytimes.com
Now Arriving, a New Theory of In-Flight Turbulence
Richard P. Feynman, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, once called turbulence “the most important unsolved problem of classical physics.”
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NASA’s Astrobee Robots Advance Through Strategic Partnership
NASA is continuing the Astrobee mission through a collaboration with Arkisys, Inc., of Los Alamitos, California, who was awarded a reimbursable Space Act Agreement to sustain and maintain the robot...
nasa.gov
At U.N. Climate Summit, U.S. Stands Alone
Speaking Tuesday at the United Nations, Mr. Trump urged the world to buy more U.S.-produced oil and gas. A refinery in Los Angeles.
nytimes.com
'I'd be dead without Coleen' - Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he could have died had his wife Coleen not been there to help him manage problems with alcohol.
bbc.com
NASA Lab Builds New Aircraft to Support Complex Flight Research
NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is building a new subscale aircraft to support increasingly complex flight research, offering a more flexible and cost-effective alte...
nasa.gov
‘Sorry for the confusion’: Jeremy Corbyn says membership is open for new party
Former Labour leader announces November conference after week of turmoil, without mention of Zarah SultanaJeremy Corbyn has apologised to his leftwing party’s supporters for a week of turmoil and d...
theguardian.com
Malawi's ex-president wins election in comeback at age 85
Peter Mutharika defeated the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera, the election commission announces.
bbc.com
Early Ryder Cup pairing hints? What we know from practice line-ups
Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald have given early indications on their potential Ryder Cup pairings by releasing some familiar partnerships together during practice days at Bethpage Black.
skysports.com
From Kate Bush to Pentangle to T-Rex, the late Danny Thompson’s musical brilliance knew no bounds
The bassist, who has died aged 86, was an extraordinary and wildly versatile presence in British music, bringing his personality into everything he playedWho was Danny Thompson? Was he the man who...
theguardian.com
Labour says Starmer’s 2020 leadership campaign paid McSweeney salary
Party says aide’s participation did not need to be declared by Labour Together group he previously headedStarmer’s relationship with chief of staff faces biggest test yetLabour has clarified that M...
theguardian.com
This AI-Powered Robot Keeps Going Even if You Attack It With a Chainsaw
A single AI model trained to control numerous robotic bodies can operate unfamiliar hardware and adapt eerily well to serious injuries.
wired.com
NASA Aircraft Coordinate Science Flights to Measure Air Quality
Magic is in the air. No wait… MAGEQ is in the air, featuring scientists from NASA centers across the country who teamed up with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Unive...
nasa.gov
Microsoft adds Anthropic’s AI to Copilot
Microsoft is integrating OpenAI rival Anthropic's AI into Copilot, marking another step towards the disentangling of Microsoft and OpenAI.
techcrunch.com
Syrian president calls for global support amid Israeli attacks
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa called on the world to “stand beside us” amid Israeli attacks as the country rebuilds.
aljazeera.com
SEC loses few annual rivalries, but coaches 'get it'
Under the new SEC scheduling format, some longstanding rivalries will no longer be an annual affair -- such as LSU-Alabama, LSU-Florida and Tennessee-Georgia.
espn.com
U.N. Health Goals Weakened by Industry Pressure, Experts Say
Many chronic illnesses are tied to the mounting consumption of highly processed food and sugary drinks that have become increasingly affordable, especially in low and middle-income countries.
nytimes.com
‘Ukraine is only first’: Zelenskyy warns against Putin’s expansionist goals
Ukraine's leader urges global action in UNGA speech against what he says are Russia's plans to expand war across Europe.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on the climate crisis: green energy is booming – but fossil fuels need to shrink too | Editorial
The planet is nearing dangerous limits. Yet progress on clean energy shows what’s possible. With political will, cooperation can still avert the worst of the climate crisisAll is not lost, Simon St...
theguardian.com
The road to Juan Soto's historic $765 million Mets deal
The New York Mets' slugger sits down with ESPN for Hispanic Heritage Month to discuss his journey.
espn.com
Russia will expand aggression beyond Ukraine if not stopped, Zelensky warns
Vladimir Putin "will keep driving the war forward wider and deeper", the Ukrainian president tells the UN.
bbc.com
Family of three are first arrivals in UK under ‘one in, one out’ immigration deal
Small child part of first reciprocal intake after removal of four asylum seekers from Britain to France over past weekA family of three including a small child have become the first arrivals from F...
theguardian.com
Irish presidential election candidates confirmed as three-way race begins
Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin and leftwing independent Catherine Connolly in running for jobA former government minister, a former sports coach and an independent left-wing...
theguardian.com
Lightning Kildunne, dynamic Jones, unique Botterman - A Red Roses team of stars
England's Red Roses seek to end 11 years of Rugby World Cup hurt on Saturday at Twickenham, as their squad of stars take on Canada in the tournament's showpiece final.
skysports.com
NASA Data Powers New Tool to Protect Water Supply After Fires
When wildfires scorch a landscape, the flames are just the beginning. NASA is helping U.S. communities foresee and prepare for what can follow: mudslides, flash flooding, and contaminated water sup...
nasa.gov
Tess Johnston, Diplomat Who Helped Preserve ‘Old Shanghai,’ Dies at 93
She worked in American consulates around the world but found a home in China’s “Paris of the East,” where she documented a vanishing colonial architecture.
nytimes.com
Trump’s UN rant revealed his true priorities – and Britain should watch out | Martin Kettle
Less than a week after his state visit, the president launched a surprise attack on the UK – and sent a clear signal about US powerTrying to pin down the real Donald Trump is a mug’s game. Doubtles...
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'Not an elaborate scheme' - Key explains vice-captain change and Pope prospects
Jacob Bethell will get the chance to play his way into England's Ashes opener during next month's white-ball tour of New Zealand, but Rob Key denies there is "an elaborate scheme" to unseat Ollie P...
skysports.com
How New York deals with the influx of leaders at the UN General Assembly
Motorcades, blocked roads and heightened security measures intensify traffic and frustrate locals in the bustling city.
aljazeera.com
Liverpool's Leoni faces months out with debut injury
Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni faces months on the sidelines after suffering a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury on his debut.
bbc.com
Meet the history-making astronauts headed for the Moon
Astronauts of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon for more than 50 years hope their journey inspires a new generation.
bbc.com
Hunter Bell weighing up 800m-1500m Olympic double and reveals Holmes advice
A significant moment in any athlete's career - whatever their sport - is when they do something that elevates them mentally from a place where they 'thought' they could do something to they now 'kn...
skysports.com
New name coming to 2025 Super League trophy? Wilkin gives play-off predictions
On Sky Sports News' The Verdict with Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin, Jon gives his predictions ahead of the 2025 Super League play-offs.
skysports.com
Iran condemns ‘ludicrous and delusional scheme of greater Israel’
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian held up pictures of those killed by Israel during the 12-day war.
aljazeera.com
Help Map the Moon’s Molten Flows!
When asteroids hit the Moon, the impacts carve out craters and with enough energy and pressure, melt parts of the rocky surface. Often, the white hot, gooey melt (it’s like lava, except that it doe...
nasa.gov
‘I worry about the future of my daughter’: the ‘silent majority’ who care about the climate crisis
Readers who are part of the 80-89% of the population who want to see climate action tell us their ideas on how to make their voices heardRecent studies show that between 80 and 89% of the world’s p...
theguardian.com
A Former Apple Luminary Sets Out to Create the Ultimate GPU Software
Demand for AI chips is booming—and so is the need for software to run them. Chris Lattner’s startup Modular just raised $250 million to build the best developer tools for AI hardware.
wired.com
Airplane Aerobatics
NASA astronaut Nick Hague watches as Robert Schmidle Pitts Aerobatics perform, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Hague spent 171 days aboard t...
nasa.gov
Zelensky Issues Call to Arms, Saying Global Institutions Have Failed
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged free nations to join together to combat the forces of global disorder.
nytimes.com
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye move for Mac Allister
Real Madrid are reportedly looking to make a move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Russia, Iran sign nuclear power plants deal as sanctions loom
Agreement between Rosatom and Iran targets energy expansion with eight new nuclear plants planned by 2040.
aljazeera.com
President Ahmed al-Shara Plans to Define Syria’s ‘New State’ at U.N.
President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria in Damascus in April, after his forces ousted the dictator Bashar al-Assad.
nytimes.com
Field and Connor rival reigning Man of Steel Lewis for 2025 award
Mikey Lewis could make Super League history after being named to the three-man shortlist for the 2025 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel award.
skysports.com
Nigel Farage swans around peddling hate on Nick Ferrari’s phone-in | John Crace
From immigrants eating the king’s waterfowl to sharia law in London, it’s all there in our Nige’s relativist worldUK politics live – latest updates“Attention all swans! Attention all swans! You are...
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‘They were so feral’: Cillian Murphy, Tracey Ullman and cast on wild remand school drama Steve
In the acclaimed new film about boys written off by the system, Murphy drew on his own past as a troublesome schoolboy while Little Simz played a teacher – and wrote a 90s-style banger of a songMon...
theguardian.com
Callahan denies Titans fire sale after Jets trade
Brian Callahan said the Titans' trade of Jarvis Brownlee Jr. was not the start of a fire sale.
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Sources: Nats tap Red Sox exec to lead operations
As the Nationals head toward another last-place finish, they're finalizing a deal to bring in Red Sox assistant GM as the new head of baseball operations, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
espn.com
World Cup expansion back on agenda after FIFA talks over 64-team tournament
A 64-team World Cup is back on the agenda after some of the most powerful executives in South American football met FIFA On Tuesday to present their proposals for an expanded tournament in 2030.
skysports.com
Small Plane Crashes in Brazil, Killing Chinese Architect
Kongjian Yu at his office in Beijing in 2022. He is known for the concept of sponge cities, an urban planning model that harnesses natural landscapes to protect towns and cities from the effects of...
nytimes.com
Fleetwood prepared for Team USA with 'chip on their shoulder'
Tommy Fleetwood is prepared for a "hurting" Team USA with a "chip on their shoulder" as well as a hostile New York crowd as Europe look to win the Ryder Cup on the road for the first time since 2012.
skysports.com
Hades II review - underworld sequel is an improvement in every witch way
PC, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2; Supergiant GamesSupergiant’s successor is exemplary sequel-craft – more doesn’t always mean better, but here variety is the spice of afterlifeFive years ago, when we w...
theguardian.com
Protests seeking statehood in India’s Ladakh turn deadly
Leading activist says three to five people feared killed in police fire, but no official word yet on casualty figures.
aljazeera.com
‘What do you value more – kindness or intelligence?’ A trans couple’s hunt for the perfect sperm donor – one stranger at a time
When artist Krishna Istha and their partner went to sperm banks they were told ‘eye colour, height, PhD or no PhD’; wanting to know a donor’s values led to the creation of their live show First Tri...
theguardian.com
Solitary, yes. Shy? Hardly, albatrosses trail after trawlers and dance for their partners
A better term for the shy albatross comes from its scientific name: sea commander. Unfortunately, it’s now in a battle to surviveSee more Australian bird of the year contentGet our breaking news em...
theguardian.com
Google makes real-world data more accessible to AI — and training pipelines will love it
Google’s Data Commons gets an MCP Server to help AI systems access massive amounts of real-world data.
techcrunch.com
Tai wins fourth world Para-swimming gold
Alice Tai wins her fourth gold in as many days at the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore - while Great Britain defend their mixed relay title.
bbc.com
U.K. Endures a Trump Scolding at U.N., Days After Lavish State Visit
President Trump with Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and King Charles III at a state banquet at Windsor Castle last week.
nytimes.com
YouTube will reinstate accounts banned for spreading misinformation
"YouTube values conservative voices on its platform and recognizes that these creators have extensive reach and play an important role in civic discourse," the company's legal counsel wrote.
techcrunch.com
'We can take on the world' - Ashes wildcard Jacks on Stokes and McCullum influence
Ashes wildcard Will Jacks says England captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum make the team feel like they can "take on the world".
skysports.com
La NASA y la NOAA lanzan tres naves espaciales para cartografiar la influencia del Sol en el espacio
Read this press release in English here. La NASA y la Administración Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA, por sus siglas en inglés) lanzaron el miércoles tres nuevas misiones para investigar...
nasa.gov
Zelenskyy slams UN’s weakness over Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan wars
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed the UN as being too weak to stop wars in Gaza, Sudan, Syria, and Ukraine
aljazeera.com
Step into the future: The full AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco, is officially locked and loaded, featuring the powerhouses shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Explore...
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Step into the future: The full AI Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco, is officially locked and loaded, featuring the powerhouses shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Explore...
techcrunch.com
Rosenberg: Russia brushes off Trump's claim of 'paper tiger' in aimless war
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg says far from being riled by Trump's comments, Russia's response has so far been restrained.
bbc.com
Corbyn sorry for 'confusion' as new party membership launched
The former Labour leader admits the new party has faced some "fraught days in the last week".
bbc.com
Google launches an AI-powered mood board app, Mixboard
Google's Nano Banana AI model can now be used to help you brainstorm ideas and make collages with Mixboard.
techcrunch.com
‘The idea we should be in the kitchen serving our men is enraging’: singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan on her long fight for women’s voices
She withstood bomb threats when making her all-female Lilith Fair festival in the 90s – and this week stood up to Disney over Jimmy Kimmel. The alt-pop star explains why she’s still so fired upIt’s...
theguardian.com
Even a rebrand may not be able to save America’s most storied gaming event
In this week’s newsletter: since 1988 the Game Developers Conference has been a core part of the gaming calendar – but exorbitant costs and Trumpism put that at riskEvery year for as long as I have...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Webb Explores Largest Star-Forming Cloud in Milky Way
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a colorful array of massive stars and glowing cosmic dust in the Sagittarius B2 molecular cloud, the most massive and active star-forming region in ou...
nasa.gov
NASA, NOAA Launch Three Spacecraft to Map Sun’s Influence Across Space
NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched three new missions Wednesday to investigate the Sun’s influence across the solar system. At 7:30 a.m. EDT, a SpaceX Falc...
nasa.gov
Can Israel survive economic isolation?
PM Benjamin Netanyahu admits Israel's growing isolation and urges Israelis to brace for a self-sufficient economy.
aljazeera.com
After Trump’s U-turn, can Ukraine restore its pre-war borders?
The US president, in a first, said Kyiv could win the war, but experts doubt a return to Ukraine's 1991 territory.
aljazeera.com
Ukrainians Are Grateful but Skeptical After Trump’s Turnabout on the War
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine with President Trump in New York on Tuesday. Just months ago, Mr. Trump berated Mr. Zelensky in the Oval Office, telling him he had “no cards” to play.
nytimes.com
Typhoon Ragasa Tears Through Guangfu in Taiwan, Killing at Least 17
Rescuing a resident in Hualien, Taiwan, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
U.N. General Assembly Updates: Zelensky to Speak After Trump Signals Shift on War
The Ukrainian president is expected to ask for more support in his address to the annual U.N. meeting. Appearances by the leaders of Iran and Syria will also be closely watched.
nytimes.com
Israel kills teen in Jenin raid as it pushes West Bank annexation plan
Time running out for international community to act on Israeli expansionism aimed at thwarting two-state solution.
aljazeera.com
UK police arrest man linked to ransomware attack that caused airport disruptions in Europe
The U.K.'s National Crime Agency said the investigation into the ransomware attack against Collins Aerospace is “in its early stages and remains ongoing.”
techcrunch.com
Alibaba to offer Nvidia’s physical AI development tools in its AI platform
Alibaba said on Wednesday that it is integrating Nvidia's AI development tools for robotics, self-driving cars and connected spaces into its Cloud Platform for AI.
techcrunch.com
Israeli Strike Kills Gazans Sheltering in Warehouse, Local Reports Say
Mourners at Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City on Wednesday carrying the bodies of people who medics said were killed in an overnight Israeli strike.
nytimes.com
Trump signals major shift on Ukraine war and taking back territory
US President Donald Trump has said he believes Ukraine can reclaim all the territory lost to Russia.
aljazeera.com
Depop launches a fashion collaging tool to style Pinterest-worthy outfits
Depop's new styling and collaging tool allows users to design curated outfits.
techcrunch.com
A Startup Used AI to Make a Psychedelic Without the Trip
Mindstate Design Labs, backed by Silicon Valley power players, has created what its CEO calls “the least psychedelic psychedelic that’s psychoactive.”
wired.com
BT boss says costs ‘inflicted’ by UK are 10 times those faced by European sector
Allison Kirkby also warns that the November budget could be ‘very difficult’ for the chancellorThe chief executive of BT has said telecoms operators in the UK pay as much as 10 times the amount in...
theguardian.com
Women allegedly abused by Andrew Tate decry ‘misleading’ Spectator article
Complaint sent to Ipso over interview with ‘misogynist influencer’ and brother in Michael Gove-edited magazineFour alleged survivors of sexual abuse by Andrew Tate have complained to the press regu...
theguardian.com
Guardians' Fry suffers facial fractures from HBP
Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry sustained a broken nose and facial fractures after he was hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit's Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning Tuesday.
espn.com
Iran’s President Arrives at U.N. Seeking to Avoid More Sanctions
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran during a military parade in Tehran in April. He will appear on the global stage at the U.N. General Assembly for the first time since the 12-day war with Israel...
nytimes.com
Iran’s President Arrives at U.N. Seeking to Avoid More Sanctions
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran during a military parade in Tehran in April. He will appear on the global stage at the U.N. General Assembly for the first time since the 12-day war with Israel...
nytimes.com
Slow Horses author Mick Herron says he knows how Jackson Lamb dies
The writer knows ‘how, why, when and where’ Gary Oldman’s cantankerous intelligence officer meets his end – a fate he figured out ‘relatively recently’Slow Horses author Mick Herron has revealed th...
theguardian.com
Malawi President Concedes Election to His Predecessor
President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi won the last election in 2020, after a court ordered that the original vote the year before had to be rerun.
nytimes.com
Examining Kimmel's brief suspension and Trump's threats to free speech
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is back, but New York Times reporter Adam Liptak and former Washington Post editor Marty Baron say the Trump administration is using federal power to control speech and the press.
npr.org
NASA Launches 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
NASA’s 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies competition invites collegiate teams to conceptualize innovative systems and practices that would advance current commercial aircraft maintenance, repair, and ope...
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NASA Launches 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
NASA’s 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies competition invites collegiate teams to conceptualize innovative systems and practices that would advance current commercial aircraft maintenance, repair, and ope...
nasa.gov
Silent Hill f review -- A stunning comeback for the horror series
After too long lying dormant, the Silent Hill series has returned with an incredible new entry.
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Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan
Ragasa is the world's strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days.
bbc.com
Sources: Rookie Bailey, rep part after draft drama
Jazz forward Ace Bailey is seeking a new manager following an NBA draft process in which his representatives reportedly told a team not to select Bailey, sources confirmed to ESPN.
espn.com
Waves burst through doors of Hong Kong hotel during Typhoon Ragasa
Video shows waves smashing through the coastal entrance of a hotel in Hong Kong during Super Typhoon Ragasa.
aljazeera.com
Sadiq Khan hits back at ‘racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic’ Trump
Khan’s comments come after US president used speech at UN to call London mayor ‘terrible’UK politics live – latest updatesSadiq Khan has hit back at Donald Trump, accusing the US president of being...
theguardian.com
Claudia Cardinale had toughness, charisma and sensual allure. Yet Hollywood just couldn’t do her justice
The smouldering star of Once Upon a Time in the West, 8½ and The Leopard had her best roles for Italian directors• Claudia Cardinale, star of The Leopard, dies aged 87• Claudia Cardinale: a life in...
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Black Hole Sign review – NHS’s critical condition examined with dark humour
Tron theatre, Glasgow Uma Nada-Rajah writes with polemical force from firsthand experience of a health system on its knees A black hole sign is the dark area of a CT scan tha...
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The Librarians review – the heroic women battling against book bans and censorship
Kim A Snyder’s documentary highlights the defenders of young readers’ rights to see their lives in print facing rightwing attacksThere is real and genuine fear about young people’s use of pornograp...
theguardian.com
Drew Allar could be 'The Difference' for Penn State
Penn State ended last season in heartbreak again. Allar & Co. get their first shot at redemption Saturday.
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Broadhead 'delighted' by first Wrexham goal
Club record signing Nathan Broadhead "delighted" to get off the mark for Wrexham and looking forward to playing his part in the Championship.
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Global Sumud Flotilla reports explosions as drones fly overhead
Activists say Israeli drones carried out several attacks on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla,
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Ukraine issues a stark warning about a global arms race and AI war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the U.N. General Assembly a day after President Trump made another shift in his stance on Russia's war in Ukraine.
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10 Best Natural Deodorants I Tested Day to Day (2025)
Want to go aluminum-free without being stinky? Native is our top pick as the best natural deodorant. Read our full thoughts on all the items we tested.
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County Championship format retained for 2026 after 13-game proposal defeated
The Rothesay County Championship will retain the same format in 2026 after a proposal to play a remodelled 13-game structure did not receive the required majority of votes to affect change.
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Super Typhoon Ragasa leaves destruction in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China
At least 14 people were killed in Taiwan after landslides and floods triggered by Super Typhoon Ragasa.
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What are ‘nightmare bacteria’ and why are infections rising in the US?
Health officials in the US are sounding the alarm over the rise of drug-resistant 'nightmare bacteria'.
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Sister Jean, 106, retires over health concerns
106-year-old Jean Dolores Schmidt rose to prominence during Loyola Chicago's epic 2018 NCAA tournament Final Four run.
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Djokovic set to return to action in first tournament since US Open
Novak Djokovic will return to action in Shanghai next month in his first tournament since his US Open semi-final defeat by Carlos Alcaraz.
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Google’s cheaper AI Plus plan is now available in over 40 countries
Google's new, cheaper AI Plus plan is now available in more than 40 countries, including Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Philipp...
techcrunch.com
This forgotten king united England long before 1066
Æthelstan, crowned in 925, was the first true king of England but remains overshadowed by Alfred the Great and later rulers. A new biography highlights his military triumphs, legal innovations, and...
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‘Money I’ll never have’: $15K US visa bond halts Malawians’ American dreams
New US regulations for Malawi and Zambia may lock foreign scholarship students and businesspeople out of opportunities.
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'Ignore the noise' - how World Cup favourites England can beat the pressure
England's approach to being clear favourites for their home World Cup was summed up by their slumber party on the Wednesday before their semi-final.
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Russia says no choice but war after Trump U-turn on Ukraine
Kremlin also says US-Russia rapprochement yields 'close to zero' results, as fears grow in Europe of Ukraine spillover.
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The late DJ Chris Hill galvanised funkateers, brought Black music to the clubs – and got Mick Jones dancing
The legendary Essex DJ, who died earlier this month, was a cultural influencer before there was such a thing. He democratised the dancefloor, fearlessly blended genres and understood the power of p...
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WHO debunks Trump claim on autism link to paracetamol during pregnancy
US President Donald Trump has linked childhood vaccine use and paracetamol use by pregnant women to autism.
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Facts vs. Feelings: Course-correct or stay the course on Jeanty, "Bill," and others
Your draft-day plans may not have panned out, but new options have emerged ... sometimes on the same NFL team.
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Malawi’s President Chakwera concedes election to his predecessor Mutharika
The Electoral Commission is due to announce official results later on Wednesday. .
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Trees are back: Timberwolves unveil KG-era throwback uniforms
From 1998 to 2008, Minnesota wore this look, making eight straight playoff appearances and a West finals run.
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The Harder They Come review – electrifying reggae musical is sweet, dandy and catchy as hell
Theatre Royal Stratford East, LondonMatthew Xia directs a consummate adaptation of the 1972 Jamaican thriller, whose irresistible soundtrack is bolstered by new songsScene-setting doesn’t get much...
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Singpore’s Singtel apologises over emergency line outage linked to deaths
Three people died in Australia after hundreds of emergency calls failed due to an outage on the Optus network.
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South Korea’s ‘Silicon Valley’ struggles to live up to its global ambitions
South Korea’s Pangyo continues to anchor the nation’s tech economy, though accessibility and competition test its edge.
techcrunch.com
Horror film digitally altered in China to make gay couple straight
Viewers outraged after same-sex wedding scene changed in Together, starring Dave Franco and Alison BrieAn Australian horror film featuring a scene with a same-sex wedding was reportedly digitally a...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,308
Here are the key events on day 1,308 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Italian actress and star of The Leopard Claudia Cardinale dies aged 87
The actress, who starred in Fellini's 8 1/2, is synonymous with the golden age of Italian cinema.
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UK’s YouTube and TikTok content creators deserve more rights, say MPs
Cross-party group to ‘tear down barriers that stifle talent’, from mortgage difficulties to filming permit problemsUK politics live – latest updatesA new cross-party group of MPs and peers is deman...
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Six West Africans deported from US sent to Togo despite legal fight
They had started legal action against Ghana for agreeing to accept them from the US.
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Go quietly and get a side hustle: how to quit acting properly
Emma Watson hasn’t been on screen for six years and says she is better for it – for any one else tired of the Hollywood circus, here’s how to walk away with your dignity intactIn a recent interview...
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Cross: Losing England central contract 'toughest week of career'
Kate Cross has opened up about losing her England central contract, saying it was the "toughest week of her career".
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Farage refuses to criticise Trump over paracetamol despite health experts dismissing autism claims
Reform UK leader says he has ‘no idea’ if US president is right to tell women to avoid drug during pregnancyUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has refused to criticise Donald Trump’s cla...
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Fossil fuel burning poses threat to health of 1.6bn people, data shows
New interactive map tracking PM2.5 air pollution reveals 900m people in path of ‘super-emitting’ industrial facilitiesFossil fuel burning is not just damaging the world’s climate; it is also threat...
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Unpublished Raymond Chandler short story to appear in literary magazine
Nightmare will appear in the Strand magazine and portray an ‘incredibly sentimental’ side of the 20th century writerAn unpublished short story from one of the 20th century’s greatest authors is app...
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Red Roses on precipice of 'life-changing' World Cup final moment
England defence coach Sarah Hunter knows how special winning a Rugby World Cup can be and she will be doing everything she can so that the Red Roses experience that " life-changing" moment.
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How Al Gore used AI to track 660M polluters
A new tool from Climate Trace allows people to track the path of fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, which causes as many as 10 million deaths annually.
techcrunch.com
'Very hard' to retire if 2026 car is not competitive - Alonso
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso says it will be easier to retire in 2026 if Aston Martin produce a competitive car.
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A tiny mineral may hold the secret to feeding billions sustainably
Rice, a staple for billions, is one of the most resource-hungry crops on the planet—but scientists may have found a way to change that. By applying nanoscale selenium directly to rice plants, resea...
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Video: Arab and Muslim leaders meet Trump to push for end to Gaza war
Leaders from Arab and Muslim nations met US president Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations GA.
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'Stokes makes you feel on top of world' - Ashes call-up Jacks
England Test captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum make new players feel "on top of the world", says all-rounder Will Jacks after receiving a surprise recall for the Ashes.
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‘We will never, ever escape’: inside the ever-tightening siege of the Sudanese city of El Fasher
For 500 days, 260,000 people have been trapped by the paramilitary RSF. While political progress stalls, those who attempt escape are killed and those who remain inside are starving. Experts believ...
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Australia’s ABC to pay further penalty to reporter fired over Gaza post
Journalist Antoinette Lattouf was fired after commenting on an HRW report on starvation in Israel's war on Gaza.
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Despite Trump, the World Isn’t Slowing on Climate, E.U. Official Says
The European Union climate commissioner, Wopke Hoekstra, in Brussels in July.
nytimes.com
A Curator Flees Bangkok After China Deems His Art Show Too Provocative
An installation at the “Constellation of Complicity” exhibition at the Bangkok Art and Culture Center after its July opening. Flags representing Tibet and the Uyghur people were later removed.
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The World’s Oceans Are Hurtling Toward Breaking Point
Climate change, pollution, and fishing are pushing oceans closer to their limits at an unprecedented rate. The pressure of that human impact is expected to double by 2050, according to a new study.
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Scientists crack the explosive secret of how diamonds reach the surface
Diamonds hitch a ride to the surface through explosive kimberlite eruptions, powered by volatile-rich magmas. New simulations show that carbon dioxide and water are the secret ingredients that make...
sciencedaily.com
Mushrooms evolved psychedelics twice, baffling scientists
Researchers found that magic mushrooms and fiber caps independently evolved different biochemical pathways to create psilocybin. This convergence shows nature’s ingenuity, but the reason why remain...
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Which teams can still qualify for the Asia Cup 2025 final, and how?
Al Jazeera breaks down the qualification scenarios for all four teams before the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.
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Urgent review ordered into asylum seeker taxi costs
The move follows a BBC investigation which found migrants travelling long distances on trips costing hundreds of pounds.
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South Korea’s ex-First Lady Kim Keon-hee in court on corruption charges
Kim Keon-hee is standing trial on three charges related to corruption and stock manipulation.
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Pat McFadden dismisses Tory claims that Morgan McSweeney misled elections watchdog – UK politics live
Cabinet minister says Electoral Commission have looked into claims against ‘talented’ chief of staffGood morning. Pat McFadden has been on media round duties this morning. He is now work and pensio...
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What’s With Baum? by Woody Allen review – the film-maker’s late-life first novel
Good gags abound in this tale of a bespectacled Jewish writer caught up in a #MeToo takedown – just don’t expect any surprisesWhat’s With Baum?, by 89-year-old debut novelist Woody Allen, is about...
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Riff Raff review – star-stuffed crime comedy with Bill Murray, Jennifer Coolidge and Ed Harris
Part gangster revenge, part family reunion, Murray’s semi-retired mobster is back in the murder business, while Coolidge gatecrashes ex-husband Harris’ New Year’s EveThis odd duck of a movie is par...
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Wakefield looking to extend 'special' season with play-off victory over Leigh
Flashback to February and Wakefield Trinity were preparing to be the new team back in Super League. Many wrote them off as not having the credentials to compete. Fast forward to September and they...
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Her on-field success was unparalleled. Now Alex Morgan aims for the same heights in business
World Cup champion Alex Morgan has swapped the locker room for the board room. It's a move the former USWNT star plotted for years.
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Erdogan says Trump meeting with Arab, Muslim leaders on Gaza was ‘fruitful’
Trump presents plan on ending war on margins of UNGA dominated by Gaza, billed meeting as “the group that could do it”.
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Lions GM Brad Holmes wants to build a dynasty -- and a lasting legacy -- in Detroit
One of six Black GMs in the NFL, Holmes has helped inspire a franchise and a new generation of executives.
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Ovi breaks another Gretzky record? A draft lottery surprise? Bold predictions for every NHL team
With opening night approaching on Oct. 7, we take big swings on what will transpire for each team this season.
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How will each side fare in Prem Rugby? Club-by-club preview
BBC Sport assesses the prospects of all 10 clubs as the new, rebranded, Prem Rugby season gets under way.
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Government shutdown odds increase. And, Trump shifts stance on Russia-Ukraine war
President Trump canceled a meeting Democrats, increasing the odds of a potential government shutdown. And, the president suggests that Ukraine could win back all the territory it lost to Russia.
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Why NFL Dublin opens 'new chapter' for Irish sport
It has been a long time coming, but thousands of NFL fans will witness history when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin on Sunday.
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Irish provinces targeting improvements in 2025-26
With the new United Rugby Championship season starting on Friday evening, BBC Sport NI looks at the prospects for all four Irish teams in 2025-26.
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Typhoon Ragasa Kills 14 in Taiwan as Hong Kong Faces Strong Winds
Strong winds pummel a bus stop in Heng Fa Chuen as Typhoon Ragasa hit Hong Kong on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Democratic strategist on how Democrats should approach shutdown negotiations
As a government shutdown looms, how should Democrats approach negotiations with Republican leaders? NPR speaks with Democratic strategist Maria Cardona.
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LIVE: Israel kills dozens of Palestinians in attacks on war-devastated Gaza
Death toll surges in early Israeli bombardment with the heaviest carnage in besieged Gaza City.
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On Antisemitism: A Word in History by Mark Mazower review – the politics of prejudice
This nuanced analysis of what ‘antisemitism’ means explores the evolution of anti-Jewish discrimination, and how it became a driver for political activismAdolf Hitler’s defeat didn’t end preju...
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Better Days review – modest, honest study of woman trying to grapple with a drinking problem
Valérie Bonneton is terrific in French drama about women in rehab that gets a little carried awayThis French rehab drama begins with some painfully realistic scenes showing the grim slog of maintai...
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Fears of new PFI-style ‘disaster’ as firms handed £6m to advise on using private funds for NHS clinics
Exclusive: Consultants and lawyers hired to advise on using public-private partnerships to build ‘neighbourhood health centres’ in EnglandMinisters have handed firms £6m in contracts to help devise...
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‘I fell in a deep puddle running from police’: photographing London’s underground raves
Away from the light and glamour of mainstream clubbing, Yushy spent three years recording a shadowy parallel scene: one built on mutual trust and secret group chats Yushy was on a packed tube on Ne...
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‘Too scared’: How Nepal violence is still hurting India border trade
Markets are empty and people are spending less. Along the open India-Nepal border, that's devastating for traders.
aljazeera.com
Lamine Yamal - the eve of a new football era
Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal missed out on becoming the youngest Ballon d'Or winner, but he is destined to create a new footballing era, writes Guillem Balague.
bbc.com
TV tonight: the phone-hacking scandal gets the Mr Bates treatment
Jack Thorne dramatises the Guardian’s 2011 investigation into widespread illegality at the News of the World. Plus: who is the Ibiza Final Boss? Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, ITV1In 2011, t...
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BBC pundits pick their starting XV for World Cup final
BBC Sport pundits choose their starting XV as England prepare to face Canada in the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Chasing greatness through grief - England's warrior queen
Megan Jones has carried the weight of devastating personal grief all the way to the Rugby World Cup final.
bbc.com
AI tool used to recover £500m lost to fraud, government says
Ministers say software developed by the Cabinet Office has helped to ramp up fraud detection.
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‘It changed my view’: the letter campaign urging pupils in deprived areas to try university
Personalised notes from students who share similar backgrounds are designed to make higher education feel more accessible“Dear Rahamat, first of all congratulations! I remember the day I got my GCS...
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Resisting Faragism offers the Lib Dems a rare clarity of purpose | Rafael Behr
Ed Davey’s rallying cry in defence of moderate, liberal Britain might give some coherence to a party with a reputation for opportunismIn the polarised climate of British politics, irritation with L...
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Geology could crush hopes of extracting all North Sea’s oil and gas
The remaining fields tend to be smaller, more remote and more technically challenging to drill intoNorth Sea oil is becoming a hot topic. During his recent state visit, US president Donald Trump ur...
theguardian.com
World’s first purpose-built railway pub gets listed status
The Cleveland Bay in Stockton is one of seven new Grade II listings announced to mark 200 years of public railwaysAt first, it seems as if the pub is remarkable because it is so traditional: beers,...
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Almost 1.5m homes could be built on brownfield sites in England, report finds
Exclusive: CPRE study suggests housebuilding targets can be met without encroaching on green belt landAlmost 1.5m new homes could be built on brownfield sites in England to avoid encroaching on gre...
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New York City may move its mayoral elections to even years. It'd be part of a trend
This fall, New York City voters will weigh in on a proposal that could move future city elections to even-numbered years. It's part of a growing trend to consolidate election dates.
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‘You’re destroying your countries’: Key moments from Trump’s UN speech
Trump's UN speech highlighted immigration, foreign policy, war resolutions, the strikes on Iran and Venezuelan boats.
aljazeera.com
Gaza aid flotilla hit by drone attacks and explosions, activists say
Activists on board the Global Sumud Flotilla said they heard explosions and saw drone attacks late on Tuesday.
aljazeera.com
A Speech and a Shift on Ukraine
At the United Nations, Trump lectured world leaders — then later abandoned his insistence that Ukraine give up land for a peace deal.
nytimes.com
Jimmy Kimmel says silencing comedians is ‘anti American’, as his show returns to air after suspension
The host’s monologue noted that the suspension of his late night programme had ignited a national debate over free speechJimmy Kimmel returned to air on Tuesday night, calling government threats to...
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Aid Flotilla Headed for Gaza Says It’s Under Drone Attack
Boats that are part of the Global Sumud Flotilla departing from an island in Greece this month.
nytimes.com
Watch: BBC correspondent reports from southern China hit by 'king of storms'
The BBC's Laura Bicker says residents of southern China are largely heeding warnings from authorities as the storm lashes the region with wind and rain.
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Tylenol in pregnancy linked to higher autism risk, Harvard scientists report
Researchers reviewing 46 studies found evidence linking prenatal acetaminophen (Tylenol) exposure with higher risks of autism and ADHD. The FDA has since urged caution, echoing scientists’ advice t...
sciencedaily.com
Mercury match WNBA history with Game 2 rally
The Phoenix Mercury posted an 89-83 overtime victory over the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center Tuesday night, tying the WNBA record for largest road comeback in the postseason, matching the Chicago'...
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Mets win thriller, retake control of last wild card
Playoff baseball is already here for the Mets, who rallied from a 6-1 deficit to defeat the Cubs 9-7 on Tuesday to leap back into the sixth slot in the NL playoff pecking order.
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Colombia blasts genocidal Israel and allies over Gaza atrocities
Colombian President Gustavo Petro told the UNGA the world must end the “genocide in Gaza."
aljazeera.com
Polish president rails against European immigration, climate policies
Polish President Karol Nawrocki told the UN General Assembly that an "ideological madness” had taken over Europe.
aljazeera.com
India Doesn’t Want to Need China
But U.S. policy is forcing New Delhi to turn to its rival.