Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-09-25

Fighter jets purchase would put UK in breach of nuclear treaty, says CND

Legal opinion for campaign group says deal amounts to reversal of UK’s commitment to nuclear disarmamentBritain will violate its nuclear disarmament obligations if Labour presses ahead with the £1b...

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Clarkston review – Heartstopper’s Joe Locke joins lonely souls looking to make life matter

Trafalgar theatre, LondonCo-starring Ruaridh Mollica and Sophie Melville, this bleak three-hander by Samuel D Hunter leaves little unsaidDrugs, unemployment and a heavy air of purposelessness gnaw...

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Aaron Levie on building for the long game in enterprise software at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Box CEO and co-founder Aaron Levie joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (Oct 27–29, SF) for a candid fireside chat on what invention really looks like inside a public company, what AI is changing in enter...

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Murphy holds off Trump to reach British Open quarters

Shaun Murphy staves off a spirited fightback from world number one Judd Trump to reach the quarter-finals of the British Open in Cheltenham.

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Hugs, high fives and hype! Inside buoyant Team Europe as captain Donald announces opening pairings

Team Europe were in a buoyant mood as captain Luke Donald announced pairings for the opening session on day one of the Ryder Cup in New York.

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Sale beat Gloucester on first night of new Prem season as Jibulu scores on debut

New signing Nathan Jibulu scored a second-half try as Sale beat Gloucester 27-10 to claim a bonus-point win on the opening night of the new Gallagher Prem season.

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Meta launches ‘Vibes,’ a short-form video feed of AI slop

Think TikTok or Instagram Reels, but every single video you come across is essentially just AI slop.

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Sutton's predictions v rappers Kidwild and Blanco, plus AI

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on rappers Kidwild and Blanco with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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PM compares Burnham's economic proposals to Truss 'disaster'

Sir Keir Starmer's comments follow criticism of his leadership from the Mayor of Manchester.

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US President Donald Trump signs order outlining TikTok sale plan

The new deal comes after the White House delayed enforcement of the ban of the short-form video app four times.

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Dominica warns US strikes threaten Caribbean ‘zone of peace’ at UNGA

Dominica’s President Sylvanie Burton told the 80th UNGA the Caribbean must remain a “zone of peace."

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Trump officials rally global leaders for restrictions on asylum seekers

At the UN, a representative from the US State Department has called on other countries to tighten their asylum systems.

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NASA Flights Study Cosmic Ray Effects for Air, Future Space Travelers

Recent airborne science flights to Greenland are improving NASA’s understanding of space weather by measuring radiation exposure to air travelers and validating global radiation maps used in flight...

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Kennedy Says U.S. Rejects Global Health Goals

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the White House earlier this week.

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Madagascar imposes curfew after violent protests against water, power cuts

Police fire rubber bullets and tear gas as hundreds protest chronic power outages in the island country.

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Viral call-recording app Neon goes dark after exposing users’ phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts

Call recording app Neon was one of the top-ranked iPhone apps, but was pulled offline after a security bug allowed any logged-in user to access the call recordings and transcripts of any other user.

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DeChambeau out first for USA as Rahm and Hatton lead out Europe

Keegan Bradley has named Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas as Team USA's opening pairing for the Friday foursomes, as Jon Rahm leads out Team Europe once again in New York.

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Washington backing plan for Tony Blair to head transitional Gaza authority

Proposal for international body to oversee Gaza for up to five years counters UN-backed plan for faster transition to Palestinian ruleThe White House is backing a plan under which the former Britis...

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Who will reach Super League play-off semi-finals?

With the regular season over, will Leigh Leopards, Wakefield Trinity, Leeds Rhinos or St Helens surpass the Super League play-off eliminator stage to reach next week's semi-finals?

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Team USA dominate singles to beat Europe in Junior Ryder Cup

Team USA won the 2025 Junior Ryder Cup after completing an impressive 17.5-12.5 victory over Team Europe in New York.

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Israeli strike on Yemen's Houthis reportedly kills eight

The Israeli military says its "most powerful strike" in Yemen targeted security and military targets, but the Houthis say civilian facilities were hit.

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Sciver-Brunt hits 122 in big England win over India in World Cup warm-up

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hit 122 as the visitors secured a morale-boosting 152-run over tournament co-hosts India in their first of two warm-up matches for the Women's World Cup.

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Microsoft cuts cloud services to Israeli military unit over Palestinian surveillance

The investigation was sparked by a story in The Guardian that reported that Unit 8200, the elite Israel military intelligence unit, was using Azure cloud storage to house data on phone calls obtain...

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Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 11 runs to meet India in Asia Cup 2025 final

Bangladesh crumble as Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf take three wickets each in Super Fours match in Dubai.

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Ex-Arsenal striker Vigar dies aged 21 after suffering 'significant brain injury'

Former Arsenal striker Billy Vigar has died aged 21 after suffering a 'significant brain injury' while playing for Chichester City.

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Will Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza work?

The US president has presented a proposal to end Israel's war on the Gaza Strip.

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FBI Director James Comey indicted on criminal charges stemming from 2020 testimony

Comey faces one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice in connection.

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Hollywood now has dueling open letters over the Israel film boycott

Over 1,200 Hollywood figures, among them Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik and Sharon Osbourne, signed a letter on Thursday rejecting a previous call to boycott Israeli film groups.

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Trump says ‘we can get it done’ on a Gaza deal

US President Donald Trump says he has to meet with Israeli leaders, but that a deal to end the war in Gaza is close.

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Tesla asks EPA not to roll back emissions rules as Trump calls climate change a ‘con job’

The company's regulatory policy team is trying to clean up a mess that CEO Elon Musk spent $300 million to help create.

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Pakistan set up Asia Cup final against India

Pakistan set up an Asia Cup final showdown with India after successfully defending 136 to beat Bangladesh by 11 runs.

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Spotify denies recent accusation that it changed its terms for artists

Spotify sets the record straight about the distribution rights of artists, podcasters, creators, and authors on the platform.

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West Virginia, Boise State lead best uniforms from college football Week 5

West Virginia will don a look that throws things back all the way to 1965, while Boise State is making waves with incredibly detailed, hand-painted helmets.

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'Beyond my wildest dreams': Keegan Bradley's journey from the slopes in Vermont to Ryder Cup captain

Keegan Bradley was never on the fast path to golf stardom. He grew up in New England and had to fight his way to the top of the game, where he finds himself this week at Bethpage Black.

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Keir Starmer expected to announce plans for digital ID cards

As government looks for ways to tackle illegal immigration, move will spark battle with civil liberties campaignersAll working adults will need digital ID cards under plans to be announced by Keir...

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Prison riot in Ecuador kills at least 17 people

This is the second deadly prison riot in Ecuador this week.

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Digital ID cards: a versatile and useful tool or a worrying cybersecurity risk?

As Keir Starmer aims to revive ID card system first proposed by Tony Blair, we look at the arguments for and againstIt is 21 years since Tony Blair’s government made proposals for an ID card system...

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Former Arsenal youth striker Vigar dies after injury during game

Chichester City FC confirmed that Billy Vigar died on Thursday morning.

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NASA Opens 2026 Human Lander Challenge for Life Support Systems, More

NASA’s 2026 Human Lander Challenge is seeking ideas from college and university students to help evolve and transform technologies for life support and environmental control systems. These systems...

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NASA, Sierra Space Modify Commercial Resupply Services Contract

In 2016, NASA awarded a Commercial Resupply Services-2 contract to Sierra Space, formerly part of Sierra Nevada Corporation, to resupply the International Space Station with its Dream Cha...

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Kelly hungry for further success with Arsenal after finding happiness again on pitch

Chloe Kelly has described her biggest success from an incredible last year as finding happiness on the pitch once again.

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Microsoft Disables Some Services to Israel’s Defense Ministry

Microsoft’s review found evidence that Israel was using its cloud storage services to hold surveillance data on Palestinians, according to a company blog post.

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'There's a great unity' - McIlroy says Team Europe are ready to win

Rory McIlroy says the continuity that Team Europe have had since winning the Ryder Cup in Rome two years ago could be key as they aim to defend the trophy in New York against Team USA.

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Fitzpatrick's parents to miss Ryder Cup after previous abusive fans

Matt Fitzpatrick says his parents have decided not to attend the Ryder Cup in New York, partly because of the abuse they encountered from American fans in Whistling Straits four years ago.

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Is Usyk serious about Jake Paul MMA bout?

Oleksandr Usyk could be serious about swapping his boxing gloves for MMA mitts and fighting social media star Jake Paul in a mixed martial arts contest.

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3-in-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sept. 24, 2025, carrying three missions that will investigate the Sun’s influence across the solar system. NAS...

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Andy Burnham alarms investors with call to end UK dependence on foreign lenders

Approach would risk fresh bond market crisis, say investors, amid speculation Greater Manchester mayor is seeking Westminster returnUK politics – latest updatesA call to end the UK’s dependence on...

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Ohtani ties career high as 54th HR goes swimming

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani tied his career high with his 54th home run, hitting a shot vs. the Diamondbacks into the swimming pool at Chase Field.

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NASA-ISRO Satellite Sends First Radar Images of Earth’s Surface

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) Earth-observing radar satellite’s first images of our planet’s surface are in, and they offer a glimpse of things to come as the joint mission between...

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Sciver-Brunt hits 122 in England World Cup warm-up

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scores 122 as England beat India by 152 runs in the first of their two warm-up matches before their World Cup opener next week.

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Amid drone attacks, activists confront fear and hope on Gaza flotilla

Global Sumud Flotilla braces for escalating dangers as it approaches Gaza amid drone attacks, Israeli threats.

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US government will block any attempt to ban Israel from World Cup

The United States government says it will block any attempt to ban Israel from the World Cup next summer.

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Warhol, Haring, Basquiat: exhibition remembers pivotal 80s New York artists

A vibrant period for art in the city is celebrated in a new exhibition that goes from the rise of celebrity to hyper-capitalism to the devastation of AidsWith Downtown/Uptown: New York in the Eight...

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Fate of hundreds arrested for alleged Palestine Action support in limbo if challenge to ban is blocked, court told

Home Office has asked court of appeal to overturn judge’s decision to grant judicial review of group’s proscriptionThe fate of hundreds of people arrested for allegedly supporting Palestine Action...

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Abbas Says Hamas Will Not Govern Palestine After War With Israel

Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, delivered a speech by video to the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday in which he thanked the countries who recently recognized Palestinian...

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Nottinghamshire clinch first County Championship title in 15 years

Nottinghamshire clinched their first County Championship title since 2010 after securing a second batting point against Warwickshire.

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Threads is developing a tool that lets you ‘tag’ its algorithm to configure your feed

Threads is developing a new feature that would let users control what they see by 'tagging' the algorithm.

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New threats from the White House as a government shutdown looms

If the government shuts down next week, the White House said it will look for ways to permanently eliminate some federal workers, rather than just temporarily send them home on unpaid leave.

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Mozambique’s Daniel Chapo: Forging peace ‘at the negotiating table’

President tells Al Jazeera about his vision for peace, unity and prosperity, in a year of social and political upset.

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NASA & STEM Learning Ecosystems: Opportunities & Benefits for Everyone

STEM learning ecosystems are intentionally designed, community-wide partnerships that enable all Americans to actively participate in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) throughout th...

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Hoi Polloi review: a mind-boggling display of technical brilliance – with bulbous buttocks a go-go

The Brown Collection, LondonThis gloriously eccentric personal museum by painter and former Turner nominee Glenn Brown is a mesmerising delight as it cheekily imitates the nearby Wallace Collection...

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Steph Curry’s VC firm just backed an AI startup that wants to fix food supply chains

Food supply chains are notoriously messy. Orders arrive through different channels, staff spend hours manually entering them into clunky enterprise software systems, and compliance often depends on...

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Stockholm marathon winner Alene dies aged 30

Ethiopian runner Shewarge Alene dies aged 30, the organiser of the Stockholm marathon confirms.

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LGBTQ+ youth have worse mental health outcomes without access to safe online spaces, studies show

These online communities have become more critical in a time LGBTQ+ rights are under attack in the U.S.

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Palestinian president says ready to work with Trump for two-state peace plan

In a speech to the UN, Mahmoud Abbas also calls on more countries to recognise a Palestinian state.

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Unions urge UK theatres to limit at-seat alcohol sales as staff face ‘unacceptable abuse’

Rowdy audience members have disrupted performances with heckling, violence and even copulation in the stalls“Speak clearly and don’t bump into the furniture” – so goes Noël Coward’s timeless advice...

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Notts win first County Championship title since 2010

Nottinghamshire win the County Championship title, denying Surrey a fourth straight crown.

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OpenAI says GPT-5 stacks up to humans in a wide range of jobs

A new test from OpenAI aims to understand how close AI is to outperforming humans at economically valuable work.

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NASA Astronaut Chris Williams to Discuss Upcoming Launch, Mission

NASA will host a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Oct. 1, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to highlight the upcoming mission of astronaut Chris Williams to the Internationa...

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Maxine Clair, Writer Who Came to Her Craft in Middle Age, Dies at 86

She published her first book of poems at 49 and her first work of prose, the acclaimed novel “Rattlebone,” six years later.

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Google urges Supreme Court to halt app store injunction in Epic Games suit

Epic accuses Google of illegally stifling competition in a lawsuit the gaming company won in 2023.

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DNC Chair says special elections show Democrats are winning, even when they lose

DNC Chair Ken Martin says recent special election results show Democrats are on the right track for 2026, and tells detractors to "stop bitching" and help the party's efforts.

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Distant Storm stars in Tattersalls Stakes at Newmarket

Distant Storm oozed class when winning the Tattersalls Stakes at Newmarket to banish memories of defeat at York.

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Israeli strikes pound Yemen’s capital as Houthi leader decries Gaza war

Israel claims 'powerful' Sanaa strikes hit Houthi command sites, killing dozens.

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Starmer to announce plans for digital ID scheme

The prime minister believes a new scheme would help crack down on illegal working in the UK.

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'The greatest European ever?!' | What McIlroy brings to Team Europe

Team Europe speak about what it means to play alongside Rory McIlroy at this year's Ryder Cup in New York.

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Israel is guilty of war crimes, Palestine’s Abbas tells UNGA

While the Palestinian Authority president spoke via videolink, world leaders met without him to discuss the war in Gaza.

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Love, lies, and algorithms: Is AI really helping us find ‘the one’? Live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

From dating apps and AI-powered matchmaking to full-on digital companionship, artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a third party in our most personal relationships. But is it truly helping u...

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Can Israel survive economic isolation?

PM Benjamin Netanyahu admits Israel's growing isolation and urges Israelis to brace for a self-sufficient economy.

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Sara Jane Moore, Would-Be Assassin of President Ford, Dies at 95

Sara Jane Moore in a U.S. Marshal’s car in December 1975, three months after she tried to shoot President Gerald R. Ford in San Francisco. “I genuinely thought that this might trigger that new revo...

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Harvey earns breaststroke gold as GB win six medals

Grace Harvey wins gold in the women's breaststroke as GB add six medals to their tally on day five of the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore.

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Liev Schreiber and Debra Messing among names rejecting pledge to boycott Israeli films

More than 1,200 industry figures claim the pledge is ‘a document of misinformation’ and that much of the Israeli film and TV industry are ‘often the loudest critics of government policy’More than 1...

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England and Leicester lock Martin ruled out until 2026

England lock George Martin will miss the autumn Test series after being ruled out until at least January following shoulder surgery.

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The battles England need to win in World Cup final

What key battles do England need to win in order to beat Canada and lift the Women's Rugby World Cup at Twickenham on Saturday?

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What top VCs want from AI founders: Inside the investor lens with Jon McNeill, Aileen Lee, and Steve Jang at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Jon McNeill (DVx Ventures), Aileen Lee (Cowboy Ventures), and Steve Jang (Kindred Ventures) share what AI founders need to know now: from defensibility to term sheets. TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes...

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Jimmy Kimmel: ‘Only Donald Trump would try to prove he wasn’t threatening ABC by threatening ABC’

Late-night hosts react to Trump’s continued threats against ABC for airing Kimmel and discuss the president’s bizarre UN addressLate-show hosts discuss Jimmy Kimmel’s record-breaking return to air...

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Boring Boris briefly becomes king of the world again – at least in his own head | John Crace

Former prime minister was grateful for a 45-minute slot on the Harry Cole Saves the West YouTube channel this weekThose we haven’t loved. It’s been quite the week for rightwing populists shooting t...

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Clarifai’s new reasoning engine makes AI models faster and less expensive

The AI platform Clarifai has launched a new reasoning engine that it claims will make running AI models twice as fast and 40% less expensive.

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My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende audiobook review – portrait of a fiercely independent young woman

Sent from San Francisco to report on the war in late-19th century Chile, a young writer embarks on a journey of self-discovery in this tale of love, loss and liberationSet in the late 19th century...

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WDR SO Cologne Chamber Players: The Romantic Room, Chamber Works by Spohr album review – plenty to discover

(Pentatone, six CDs)The early 19th century German composer wrote a prodigious amount of music, little of it known today. This rewarding collection features his larger-scale chamber works The sleeve...

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US is violating human rights laws by backing fossil fuels, say young activists in new petition

Petition says that US government’s protection of fossil fuel interests has put people in harm’s wayBy continuing to fund and support a fossil fuel-based energy system, the US is violating internati...

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25 Best MagSafe Accessories (2025): Qi2 Chargers, Magnetic Wallets, and More

The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories (Qi2 included) can make your phone feel modular. These are our favorites.

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US will fight any attempt to ban Israel from World Cup

The United States government say it will try to block any attempts to ban Israel from competing at the 2026 World Cup.

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Alcaraz 'scared' after hurting ankle at Japan Open

World number one Carlos Alcaraz says he was "scared" after injuring his ankle during his first-round victory at the Japan Open in Tokyo on Thursday.

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From Auschwitz, to Bosnia, to Gaza: The price of silence

Genocide thrives when the world averts its eyes, and history is repeating before us.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong – video

Super Typhoon Ragasa has caused widespread flooding and damaged roads in Hong Kong, which resumed international flights on Thursday but kept kindergartens and some schools closed. Ragasa, the stron...

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Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy: What we know

Sarkozy has been handed a five-year prison sentence after trial over finances from late Libyan leader Gaddafi.

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Recognition of a Palestinian state changes little on the ground

While more countries recognise the State of Palestine, Israel now controls more Palestinian territory than ever.

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Alonso's first F1 title, 20 years later: 'He was just another level'

Twenty years after winning his first F1 championship, Fernando Alonso is still on the grid, still revered, and still hungry for another world title.

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Japan cuts Africa exchange programme amid fake immigration claims

Misinformation and populist rhetoric prompt abandonment of a cultural scheme meant to strengthen ties.

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'Every idea is a good idea' - how would 64-team World Cup look?

As Fifa discusses the proposed increase to the number of teams at the 2030 World Cup, BBC Sport looks at whether a 64-team tournament could really happen and what it might look like.

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Apple blames EU’s Digital Markets Act for feature delays

Apple is blaming the EU's enforcement of the DMA for delaying the launch of some features in the EU, saying the rules are "leading to a worse experience" for Apple customers in the bloc by exposing...

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Starpath bets on mass-produced, space-rated solar

Starpath is changing the space-rated solar panel industry in its quest to build off-world colonies.

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Crown court backlog in England and Wales hits new record of almost 80,000 cases

Ministry of Justice data shows 10% increase in open cases as waiting times for trial dates reach up to four yearsUK politics – latest updatesThe crown court backlog in England and Wales has risen b...

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NASA Glenn Reinforces Role in Aerospace Innovation During Ohio Space Week

Ohio Space Week, Sept. 8–13, highlighted the state’s aerospace legacy and the role NASA’s Glenn Research Center has in advancing space technology.  The week kicked off with the American Astron...

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NASA Glenn’s AeroSpace Frontiers Newsletter Takes a Bow

Since April 1999, the AeroSpace Frontiers (AF) newsletter has shared information monthly on NASA Glenn Research Center’s people, projects, and progress. If you were looking for news on any of these...

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Glenn Highlights Space Exploration at Minnesota State Fair

NASA brought the excitement of space exploration to the Minnesota State Fair from Aug. 21–24, offering exhibits and interactive experiences for the whole family. Led by NASA’s Glenn Research Center...

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NASA Names Glenn’s Steven Sinacore to Lead Fission Surface Power

NASA leadership has named NASA Glenn Research Center’s Steven A. Sinacore as the agency’s program executive for Fission Surface Power with Lindsay Kaldon as deputy program executive.  Sinacore...

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Seychelles to vote with sovereignty, environment and drugs on agenda

Voting has begun in the outlying islands, with polling stations on the three main islands opening this weekend.

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Labour faces legal scrutiny after allowing chickens to be carried by legs

Practice was forbidden under EU law, but secondary legislation came into force in July permitting it in England, Wales and ScotlandLabour faces further scrutiny of its record on animal welfare afte...

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The US and Russia’s proxy war is bleeding Africa

Behind anti-colonial slogans, the Sahel is the front line of a new Cold War - and Africans bear the cost.

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‘My wife is an exquisite goddess’: Nick Offerman on love, woodwork and storing gravy in his beard

The Parks and Recreation actor answers your questions on being married to Megan Mullally, visiting Manchester and preparing for the apocalypse What attracted you to the role of the radicalised fath...

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Tory candidates must pledge support for leaving ECHR or stand down, says Jenrick

Shadow justice secretary demands that prospective MPs sign contract saying they stand for ‘Conservative values’UK politics – latest updatesRobert Jenrick has demanded that prospective Conservative...

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England's Radley rules himself out of Ashes

England lock Victor Radley has ruled himself out of the three-Test autumn series against Australia, a week after his club Sydney Roosters banned him for 10 matches.

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PCA not ruling out strike action after county vote

Professional Cricketers’ Association chief Daryl Mitchell does not rule out the possibility of players striking after County Championships reform proposals were rejected.

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There Are More Robots Working in China Than the Rest of the World Combined

Robots at work on an auto assembly line in Hefei, China. Chinese robotics companies, like the electric vehicle and artificial intelligence industries, have benefited from a national push for growth.

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TuneIn partners with FEMA to give drivers real-time emergency alerts

Drivers who listen to TuneIn will now receive real-time alerts, including extreme weather warnings and other emergencies.

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Spotify to label AI music, filter spam and more in AI policy change

Spotify is launching a music spam filter, labeling AI tracks, and clarifying its rules around AI voice clones.

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Video: Demonstrators killed in protests for statehood in India’s Ladakh

Activists say several protesters were killed in India’s Ladakh calling for the area to be made a federal state.

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Liberty GM: Call on champ Brondello 'proactive'

Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb says the decision not to bring back coach Sandy Brondello was not solely based on this season's results and that a coaching change was "very much under conside...

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Emma Watson speaks about JK Rowling rift: ‘I hope I can keep loving people I don’t share the same opinion with’

The Harry Potter actor spoke in a conciliatory way about her falling-out with the author over transgender rights Harry Potter star Emma Watson has said she will still “cherish” her previous relatio...

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Saliba agrees new five-year contract with Arsenal

France defender William Saliba agrees a new five-year contract with Arsenal.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa leaves devastation across China, Taiwan, Philippines

Southern China evacuates millions as Ragasa unleashes devastating floods, disrupting lives and critical infrastructure.

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'We've wanted this for so long' - Aldcroft ready for Twickenham 'roar'

Ahead of Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final against Canada, England captain Zoe Aldcroft says how key the home crowd at Twickenham could be in helping England win the trophy.

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Moldovan oligarch extradited to face charges over $1bn fraud

Trial of former kingmaker comes at sensitive time, as elections approach and authorities warn of Russian meddling.

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AFL defends Snoop Dogg as grand final headliner

The Australian Football League defends its decision to hire American rapper Snoop Dogg as its headline musical act for Saturday's grand final.

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Sarkozy Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Seek L

Former President Nicolas Sarkozy of France arriving at court in Paris with his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, on Thursday. He has faced convictions before, but the Libya case has been the most damaging...

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What lessons can Starmer learn from world leaders on fighting Reform?

On economic and immigration issues, many international leaders are trying to work out how to combat the rise of the populist right.

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Henry Jaglom, fiercely independent director and friend of Orson Welles, dies aged 87

Known for his actor-centred style, he made films with Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson and his conversations with the Citizen Kane legend became an acclaimed bookHenry Jaglom, the maverick film-mak...

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Augustus on bench for Ulster's Dragons opener

New Ulster signing Juarno Augustus is set to make his debut off the bench in Friday's United Rugby Championship opener against the Dragons in Belfast (20:05 BST).

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Bacchae review – Indhu Rubasingham launches National Theatre tenure with new-gen rap tragedy

Olivier theatre, LondonThis eccentric take on Euripedes by Nima Taleghani is a striking yet often frustrating opening statementIt takes courage and some flamboyance to launch an inaugural programme...

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Sonic the Hedgehog series boss tells us how the series keeps up to speed

The video game icon has been taking shots at an old rival, but the real competition comes from newer games.

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Cameron must defend new world title against Ryan as Taylor steps back

Chantelle Cameron has been upgraded to WBC super-lightweight world titlist as Katie Taylor becomes ‘champion in recess’.

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Olivia Dean: The Art of Loving review – British pop’s biggest new star sheds the neo-soul cliches to really shine

(Polydor)Already dominating the charts and seemingly inspired by 70s LA, this exceptionally well-made record is full of diaristic detail and sweetly understated vocalsIf you have been paying any at...

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UN General Assembly live: Palestine’s Abbas to speak by video after US ban

The president of the Palestinian Authority is among the chief speakers on the third day of the UN's General Assembly.

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Greece’s expansive refugee deportation law tests limits of rights in EU

Rights groups say Greece is acting as Brussels’ bellwether for measures that aren’t always legal, moral, implementable.

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Saliba agrees new five-year Arsenal deal

William Saliba has agreed terms on a new five-year contract at Arsenal.

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South Korea’s New Tattoo Law Legalizes the Practice

A tattoo artist working in a studio in Goyang, South Korea, this month.

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Is China using an alleged criminal to get Paraguay to ditch Taiwan?

101 East investigates whether China is using alleged criminals to win over Taiwan’s sole South American ally, Paraguay.

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Google's Conversational Photo Editor Is the Rare AI Feature People Will Actually Use

Google's tool greatly simplifies photo editing; just tell your phone what changes you want in the photo, and it'll execute them. It also hints at the coming leap in how we interact with computers.

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Memecoins Are Coming to the Stock Market

For the first time, US residents can now invest in memecoins through traditional brokerages. Trading will only get stranger from here.

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Astronomers Have Found 6,000 Planets Outside the Solar System

From lava worlds to gas giants, NASA says the variety of these worlds is staggering—and that signs of a further 8,000 distant planets are awaiting confirmation.

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Will Tessmann leapfrog McKennie, Musah to start for USMNT at 2026 World Cup?

Tanner Tessmann hasn't represented the U.S. since March, but he has been so good at Lyon in 2025-26 that Mauricio Pochettino can't keep ignoring him.

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VIDEO: Top health officials are at odds with scientists. Who should Americans believe?

President Trump linked Tylenol to autism despite little medical evidence. How are Americans meant to make important decisions about their health at this confusing moment?

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Gaza aid flotilla “undeterred” by Israel’s assault

Greta Thunberg on the recent assault on the Gaza flotilla & the activists’ determination to break Israel’s illegal siege

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Report: UEFA expected to vote to suspend Israel

European football body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend its member federation Israel over the war in Gaza, people familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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Who are the artists speaking out against Israel’s war on Gaza?

A growing number of actors, musicians, writers and workers in the creative industries are calling out Israel’s genocide.

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‘Proxy’ war

What's behind Israel's dismissal of Hamas as a "proxy" of Iran?

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Who are England and Canada's top performers?

BBC Sport looks at who are England and Canada's top performers ahead of the Rugby World Cup final at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.

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Blackburn vs Ipswich to be replayed - despite hosts leading 10-man visitors

Blackburn vs Ipswich will be replayed in full after Saturday's Championship match was abandoned in the 80th minute due to heavy rain.

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Blackburn vs Ipswich to be replayed - despite hosts leading 10-man visitors

Blackburn vs Ipswich will be replayed in full after Saturday's Championship match at Ewood Park was abandoned in the 80th minute due to heavy rain.

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Sarkozy Guilty of Conspiracy to Use Libyan Money for 2007 Campaign

Former President Nicolas Sarkozy of France arriving at court in Paris with his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, on Thursday. He has faced convictions before, but the Libya case has been the most damaging...

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Red Roses unchanged for World Cup final vs Canada as Kildunne passed fit

England head coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged squad for Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final against Canada, with star full-back Ellie Kildunne passed fit to play. 

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Inter Miami vs New York City: Messi scores as Miami enter MLS Cup playoffs

Argentina star's two goals and one each from Suarez and Rodriguez help Miami beat NYCFC 4-0.

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Scott wins silver for GB at rowing worlds

Great Britain win silver medals in the women's and men's quadruple sculls on the first day of finals at the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai.

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The Lodger review – ingenious penny dreadful take on Hitchcock’s foggy mystery

Old Red Lion theatre, LondonPuppetry and silent cinema techniques are used to retell Marie Belloc Lowndes’ novel and its film version in a show played for laughs rather than thrillsRep theatre is a...

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‘I lost everything!’ Chris Sarandon on Dog Day Afternoon, ex-wife Susan and the fraud that took his life savings

At 83, the star of The Princess Bride, Fright Night and so much more is carving out a new career as a podcaster. He remembers the movies that defined him – and working with ‘malevolent’ Michael Win...

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Cocaine Quarterback review – true crime shouldn’t be this entertaining

It’s right to be sceptical of college footballer turned drug kingpin Owen Hanson sharing his own story from prison. But huge characters join in to tell a wild, droll tale with the ultimate endingDr...

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Armed Guards and Muscle Milk: Senate Investigation Reveals DOGE Takeover Details

A new Senate report claims DOGE put every American's Social Security number at risk—and that officials at federal agencies essentially obstructed an investigation, all but denying DOGE even exists.

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French ex-President Sarkozy guilty of conspiracy in Libya campaign case

Paris criminal court finds Nicolas Sarkozy partly guilty in trial related to alleged campaign funds from Libya.

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Supermassive black holes not so massive say scientists

Study shows black holes may be smaller than believed, challenging models of cosmic growth.

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Former special counsel Jack Smith warns that rule of law is 'under attack'

In his first public remarks since leaving the Justice Department, Smith said he's sad and angry about the dismissals of career public servants and the loss of credibility the DOJ has suffered.

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England unchanged for Women's World Cup final

England name an unchanged starting XV and bench for the Women's Rugby World Cup final against Canada on Saturday at Twickenham.

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Cameron elevated to world champion as Taylor takes break

Briton Chantelle Cameron is elevated to full WBC light-welterweight world champion after Katie Taylor was named "champion in recess".

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Slipper set to reach record 150th cap for Australia

James Slipper will become Australia's first player to play 150 Test matches when he starts the Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.

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How a historic trade in February has helped shape the WNBA semifinals

The biggest trade in WNBA history happened last February. Now a player involved in that deal will win a WNBA title.

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India imposes curfew in Ladakh after statehood protests turn violent

Four people were killed and dozens injured in the deadliest protests in the Himalayan region for years.

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Huge proportion of women in football experience discrimination, study finds

Almost four in five women working in football have experienced discrimination in the last 12 months, a new report has found.

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Coaches outmaneuver NFL's defenses with court ruling on arbitration

Process that leaves Goodell as both defendant and final arbiter draws sharp critique from judges.

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College football September transfer surprises

A look at the off-the-radar success stories from the transfer portal.

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India legal setback for Elon Musk's X in free speech fight

An Indian court dismissed a case filed by X against a government portal that it argued was being used for censorship.

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Which major NFL trades look better -- or worse -- in hindsight? Barnwell's fresh takes on 23 recent swaps

In March 2022, Seattle traded away Russell Wilson, altering the franchise's path. Let's reevaluate that move, plus 22 others from 2022-23.

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Taiwan lowers Typhoon Ragasa death toll to 14; China starts cleanup

The weakened storm remains a rain threat to Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia.

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Kashmir’s Apple Harvest Rots After Landslide Blocks Road

Rotten apples dumped on the ground in Qazigund along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which was closed following flooding and a landslide last month.

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The Talented Mr Ripley review – Ed McVey plumbs the depths of deceit

Birmingham RepThe actor offers up lightning asides as Patricia Highsmith’s social chameleon in a meta staging by Mark LeipacherPatricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel about a conscience-free killer and soc...

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The Seahawks underwent an offensive makeover in one offseason -- is it working?

The Seahawks have a new QB in Sam Darnold, new receivers and a new scheme, thanks to coordinator Klint Kubiak.

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Burnham says MPs are privately urging him to challenge Starmer for Labour leadership

Greater Manchester mayor accuses Downing Street of creating a ‘climate of fear’ and says wholesale change is requiredAndy Burnham has said Labour MPs are privately urging him to challenge Keir Star...

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Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United track Semenyo

Premier League clubs are lining up to battle for AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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The Paralympic champion brewing beer for gold goal

Paralympic javelin champion Dan Pembroke on his World Championship hopes and brewing beer for fellow British athletes.

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Corbyn and Sultana have a half-formed party with huge potential. Don’t write them off yet | Andy Beckett

Vast numbers want a party that counters the country’s rightward lurch. Despite the chaos, they are willing Your Party to get off the groundDoes Britain need another leftwing party? If you’re not on...

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‘Prince of the rocks’: JMW Turner’s gorge paintings go on show in Bristol

Exhibition featuring fragile and rarely seen watercolours explores artist’s jaunts in and around Avon GorgeHe was so keen on clambering around the craggy cliffs of the Avon Gorge as a teenager that...

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‘The label made 500 copies – we sold it in corner shops’: the story behind lost dance music classic Punjabi Disco

It was one of the first British Asian dancefloor records, but poor distribution led to it vanishing for decades. Now, with a rerelease imminent, the original synth-folk sound of Kuljit Bhamra and h...

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'I was scared' - Alcaraz overcomes injury to progress at Japan Open

Carlos Alcaraz overcame a serious-looking ankle injury to progress to the second round of the Japan Open on Thursday, beating Sebastian Baez after appearing to disagree with his own coaching box.

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LIVE: Israel bombs family home in Gaza with children among 11 killed

Attacks continue in early hours, with Israel's army targeting central and southern Gaza as global condemnation rises.

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What are Welsh regions' chances for new URC season?

BBC Sport Wales looks at the prospects of Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets for the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship season.

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Venetian Vespers by John Banville review – a haunting honeymoon

This brooding tale of an Englishman’s downfall in fin-de-siècle Venice is memorably eerie – but it’s hard to care about such a pompous protagonistMany years ago, a sober-minded friend warned me off...

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You shall go to the ball! Behind the scenes at ENO’s La Cenerentola

Photographer David Levene gets an exclusive backstage look at English National Opera’s season-opener – Rossini’s version of Cinderella – complete with white mice, a sprinkle of magic … and men in d...

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Guitar ‘smashed up’ by Liam Gallagher on night Oasis split up goes to auction

Red Gibson ES-355, damaged on night of 2009 Rock en Seine fight, being sold alongside acoustic used in WonderwallThe Gallagher brothers might have reconciled to embark on a record-breaking world to...

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Wayward review – Toni Collette is utterly magnificent in this eerie thriller about teen runaways

The star plays the terrifying leader at an academy for troubled teenagers in Netflix’s mesmerising mystery by Mae Martin. It’s hard to look away from any show where evil grownups get their comeuppa...

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BBC and news agencies launch film calling on Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza

Israel does not allow foreign journalists into Gaza independently, citing security grounds.

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‘Bloodiest day’: How Gen-Z protest wave hit India’s Ladakh, killing four

Protesters, until now peaceful, have been demanding statehood and special protections for the region bordering China.

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Australian film altered in China to make gay couple straight

A scene featuring a same-sex couple was digitally altered to depict a heterosexual couple.

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3 Strong Earthquakes Strike Venezuela

The quakes occurred within about five hours and shook cities in Venezuela and Colombia. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

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Weekly sports quiz: What's Zola's Ryder Cup role?

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

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Why Emery's position remains strong as Villa head into new era

Why Unai Emery's position at Aston Villa remains strong despite the club appointing a new president of football operations.

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Earthquake measuring at least magnitude 6.1 rocks Venezuela

Tremors were felt in several states in Venezuela, including the capital Caracas, and over the border in Colombia.

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Trump demands investigation over escalator, teleprompter ‘sabotage’ at UN

US president says Secret Service is investigating 'three very sinister events' at UN headquarters in New York.

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Shutdown nears as Democrats fight to extend ACA tax credits

With a government shutdown looming, Democrats are pushing to extend key tax credits that keep ACA premiums low. Without them, millions face rate hikes or risk losing their coverage.

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Breakthrough wetsuits slash shark attack injuries and save lives

Shark experts tested four innovative wetsuit materials to measure how well they reduce shark-bite injuries. The results show they can lessen major trauma, blood loss, and even save lives when compa...

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A judge ruled their firings were illegal. The government got to do it anyway

A judge ruled the firing of thousands of federal employees was illegal. But he stopped short of ordering the government to reinstate them, predicting the Supreme Court would overturn it.

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Ed Miliband looking into more North Sea drilling despite Labour pledge

Exclusive: Energy secretary examining ways to allow oil and gas exploration without breaking manifesto promiseEd Miliband is planning to encourage drilling in the North Sea despite a manifesto prom...

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Weatherwatch: Flash droughts come on quickly but effects can wreak havoc

Better water management and efficient irrigation required to tackle issue, which can increase risk of wildfiresDroughts have occurred throughout history, but in recent years meteorologists have dis...

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Tensions are high in a Utah redistricting fight that didn't start with Trump

Like Texas, Utah Republicans are redrawing congressional maps mid-decade. Unlike Texas, Utah's new maps could give Democrats more of a shot at winning a seat.

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It isn’t your imagination; Google Cloud is flooding the zone

While the industry's biggest players cement ever-tighter partnerships, Google is hellbent on capturing the next generation of AI companies before they become too big to court.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,309

Here are the key events on day 1,309 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Country diary: It doesn’t pay to be a brightly coloured pigeon | Claire Stares

Langstone, Hampshire: It’s always breeding season for feral pigeons, and the colony on the roof opposite are certainly playing their part in the web of lifeFrom my bed, I have an uninterrupted view...

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Syria’s President Makes His Debut on the World Stage

At the U.N. General Assembly yesterday.

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Meta Poaches OpenAI Scientist to Help Lead AI Lab

Yang Song, who previously led the strategic explorations team at OpenAI, is the new ‘research principal’ of Meta Superintelligence Labs.

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‘Underwhelming’: China’s new climate target falls far short, experts say

Pledge to cut emissions by 7-10 percent does not go far enough, though renewables rollout a cause for hope, expert say.

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Gallagher dedicates title fight to murdered mother-in-law

Boxer Tysie Gallagher returns to the ring to defend her titles and says tragedy has spurred her on.

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This flower smells like dying ants, and flies can’t resist it

Vincetoxicum nakaianum tricks flies into pollinating it by imitating the smell of ants attacked by spiders. Ko Mochizuki stumbled upon this finding when he noticed flies clustering around the flowe...

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Special relationship? There can be no such thing with a snake like Trump | Aditya Chakrabortty

Keir Starmer has spent the best part of a year cosying up to the US president. It will be no surprise when he gets bittenFor all the ink shed on the subject of Donald Trump, hardly a word is said a...

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House of Guinness review – James Norton’s pheromones positively sizzle off the screen

With smarts, heart and serious sex appeal, this fine drama from Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight is an irresistible romp – like Succession, only over a booze empire. Knight has never made a better sho...

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Kashmir’s Apple Harvest Rots After Landslide Blocks Road

Rotten apples dumped on the ground in Qazigund along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which was closed following flooding and a landslide last month.

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Indonesia’s thrifty window shoppers cast doubt on economic success story

'Rohana' and 'Rojali' are the latest internet buzzwords to describe Indonesians visiting malls to do anything but spend.

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Hidden bacterial molecules in the brain reveal new secrets of sleep

New studies show that a bacterial molecule, peptidoglycan, is present in the brain and fluctuates with sleep patterns. This challenges the idea that sleep is solely brain-driven, instead suggesting...

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With His Pivot on Ukraine, Trump May Be Washing His Hands of the War

Ukrainian soldiers firing on Russian drones in May. Ukraine is in severe need of money, technology, intelligence, fresh troops and support for their war against the Russian invaders.

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Henry Jaglom, Indie Director Who Mined the Personal, Dies at 87

His discursive films, often centered on women and their emotions and relationships, confounded and delighted critics in equal measure.

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America's blame game over Canada's wildfire smoke misses the point, experts say

US officials have blamed Canada for not doing enough to stop its wildfire smoke from wafting south. Climate experts say it’s not so simple.

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Ukraine, Syria restore diplomatic ties after breakdown during Assad regime

Zelenskyy and al-Sharaa discuss cooperation and mutual respect as Ukraine and Syria rebuild diplomatic relations.

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Western Australia’s spring wildflowers bloom – in pictures

From August until October the wildflowers of Western Australia put on a vibrant show, much to the delight of photographer Pamela Jennings, who has been shooting them annually for almost a decade. S...

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'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees

Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.

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The Proliferation Problem Is Back

Washington must adapt its playbook for a new era of nuclear risk.

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