Trump’s Gaza peace plan welcomed by Arab and Islamic countries, the West
The Palestinian Authority joins regional leaders in welcoming US president's 20-point peace plan to end war in Gaza.
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Retailers say tax rises could further fuel inflation as shop prices jump
BRC says households are finding shopping increasingly expensive after annual shop price inflation rises to 1.4%Retailers have told the government that tax rises could further fuel inflation as the...
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Getting fans back onside is 'main priority' - Nuno
New West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo said becoming closer to the supporters is the "main priority" for his side.
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Madagascar president dissolves government after youth-led deadly protests
The demonstrations, which started over deteriorating living conditions, have left 22 people dead, according to the UN.
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Blair could help oversee Gaza transition under Trump plan
The former UK prime minister became the first named member of a new "Board of Peace" chaired by Donald Trump.
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Premier League rivals eye Semenyo - Tuesday's gossip
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs, England internationals Bukayo Saka and Kieran Trippier are offered new deals, plus more.
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Otto Obermaier, Who Succeeded Giuliani as U.S. Attorney, Dies at 89
Otto Obermaier in 1989, the year he was appointed U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. “He is a solid, stable, tough lawyer — and he is not politically ambitious,” the longtime Manh...
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Trump and Netanyahu agree new US peace plan for Gaza
The US and Israeli leaders said they have agreed a peace plan for Gaza and warned Hamas to accept it.
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Mika Immonen, Champion Pool Player Known as the Iceman, Dies at 52
Mika Immonen in 2006. “They tell me I look mean on TV,” he said. “But I just say that’s the way I play. It’s serious business.”
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California Governor Newsom signs landmark AI safety bill SB 53
SB 53 requires large AI labs – including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google DeepMind – to be transparent about safety protocols. It also ensures whistleblower protections for employees at those co...
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Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Protests
Riot police officers using tear gas to disperse protesters during a demonstration against power outages and water shortages near the University of Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Monday.
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'We have a long journey to go' - Moyes on Everton future
Everton boss David Moyes admits his side can improve in areas after conceding their first goal at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium in a 1-1 draw with West Ham.
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Keir Starmer to tell Labour conference growth is the ‘antidote to division’
In a combative speech, the prime minister will pledge to raise living standards and ‘face down’ threats of a volatile worldKeir Starmer will attempt to brush aside critics of his economic strategy...
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Bowen earns new West Ham boss Nuno draw at Everton
Watch Premier League highlights as new West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo earns a draw at Everton in his first match in charge.
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Sciver-Brunt: England outsiders tag for World Cup will spur us on
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is comfortable with her side going into the Women's World Cup as "outsiders" as they look to rebuild their reputation as trophy contenders.
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UK Labour Party members vote to recognise Gaza genocide at conference
The move adds pressure on the UK government, led by Keir Starmer, which has been slammed over its stance on Gaza war.
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Trump’s Gaza peace plan lacks protections for Palestinians, analyst says
US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan guarantees a “long-term occupation by foreign troops,” says Phyllis Bennis.
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Should Israel be banned from international competitions?
Calls for Israel to be banned from the World Cup and Eurovision are growing due to the genocide in Gaza.
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'Stirring Sunday fightback cannot hide US Ryder Cup shortcomings'
America's final-day comeback brought unexpected respectability to the final score - but also exposed how far the US lag behind Europe in their Ryder Cup efforts, writes Iain Carter.
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A Global Crackdown on Free Speech
We explore how the U.S. has joined all the other countries where leaders have tried to silence speech.
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George Hardy, Tuskegee Airman Who Fought in Three Wars, Dies at 100
George Hardy in 1944 in his graduation picture from the aviation cadet training program at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama. In addition to 21 combat mission during World War II, he flew 45 m...
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DeepSeek: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot app
DeepSeek has gone viral. Chinese AI lab DeepSeek broke into the mainstream consciousness this week after its chatbot app rose to the top of the Apple App Store charts (and Google Play, as well...
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Explosion, vehicle fire rock Faraday Future’s LA headquarters
There were no injuries, but the building has been deemed unfit for occupation. Faraday's landlord is currently trying to find a new tenant as the EV startup's lease is expiring.
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Watch: Trump and Netanyahu outline peace plan to end war in Gaza
The deal proposes an end to military operations, a release of Israeli hostages by Hamas and the immediate delivery of aid to Gaza.
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AI recruiter Alex raises $17M to automate initial job interviews
The Y Combinator startup, raised a Series A led by Peak XV Partners.
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DeepSeek releases ‘sparse attention’ model that cuts API costs in half
Researchers at DeepSeek released a new experimental model designed to have dramatically lower inference costs when used in long-context operations.
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Here’s the full text of Trump’s 20-point plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza
The White House says its proposal would end the war on Gaza immediately if both sides accept.
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Madagascar's president dissolves government amid 'Gen Z' protests
The UN says 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured since protests broke out on Thursday.
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Isak competition at Liverpool good for me - Ekitike
Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike says the arrival of British record transfer Alexander Isak at Anfield will help him develop as a player.
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Aron Bell, Last Brother of a World War II Resistance Group, Dies at 98
His three older brothers led the Bielski partisans, which attacked Nazi soldiers and saved 1,200 fellow Jews. Aron was a scout who ferried warnings to a ghetto.
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Labour to tackle care sector crisis in England with pay increase and new negotiating body
Exclusive: Wes Streeting to put £500m behind initial rise but unions say ‘substantially more’ investment will be neededCare workers in England are to receive a substantial pay increase from 2028 af...
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Netanyahu says he supports Trump’s plan to end war on Gaza
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has said he supports US President Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war on Gaza.
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Carragher: Amorim appointment 'disaster' for him and Man Utd - it has to end
Jamie Carragher has described Ruben Amorim's time at Manchester United as a disaster for both the club and the manager, urging everyone to shake hands and move on, claiming that another coach could...
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Israel carries out drone strike in southern Lebanon, killing one person
The strike is the latest in a string of Israeli attacks despite a ceasefire announced in November.
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'It's been a DISASTER... this has to end!' | Carra critical of Amorim
Jamie Carragher and Duncan Ferguson break down Ruben Amorim's time at Manchester United following a dismal display against Brentford.
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Trump outlines plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza
US President Donald Trump has outlined a plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza.
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OpenAI Is Preparing to Launch a Social App for AI-Generated Videos
The platform appears to closely resemble TikTok and is powered by Sora 2, OpenAI's latest video generation model.
wired.com
OpenAI takes on Google, Amazon with new agentic shopping system
This type of frictionless experience has the potential to spark a new movement in how people shop online – one that moves away from search engines like Google and e-commerce platforms like Amazon t...
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YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24 million to settle lawsuit over Jan. 6 suspension
YouTube is the latest social media company to pay Trump tens of millions of dollars to resolve lawsuits brought before he returned to power. The money will fund a new ballroom at the White House.
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Canada Post Strike: What to Know
Picketers outside a Canada Post location in Toronto on Friday. Postal workers went on strike after the government ordered major postal service reductions.
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GPs in England threaten action over online appointment booking plan
Doctors’ union says GPs will be overwhelmed by ‘triage tsunami’ and gives ministers 48 hours to take measuresGPs in England are threatening to take action over government plans to increase patients...
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This French VC went from posting on YouTube to raising a $12M fund for Y Combinator startups
Venture capital is filled with investors who claim they’ve got inside access to the next big thing. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jarrosson, a French engineer-turned-YouTuber-turned-investor, has built...
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Israeli PM Netanyahu apologises to Qatar over Doha attack
Netanyahu also apologises for violating Qatari sovereignty, which drew global condemnation.
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New File Download Process for PSI Large Requests
A recent update to the PSI database improves how large dataset downloads are handled, resulting in more efficient processing for users. Download requests larger than 1GB are now delivered via email...
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Trump and Netanyahu discussed proposal for ending war in Gaza
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Joe A. Adam Presents Ring Sheared Drop (RSD) Research at 2025 ISSRDC
At the virtual 2025 ISS Research and Development Conference (ISSDRC), Joe A. Adam of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, presented the topic titled “Surface Science in Microgravity – Fluid Geometry i...
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Fit solar panels to pensioner homes to beat Reform, says Labour MP
Jo White says voters need to see "tangible benefits" from Labour's climate policies to combat Reform.
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Anderson to meet Van Barneveld in opening World Grand Prix blockbuster
Gary Anderson will face Raymond van Barneveld in a blockbuster opening round of the World Grand Prix Darts with Luke Littler to face rising Dutch star Gian van Veen.
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Two more years? Europe captain Donald not ruling out third term
Luke Donald is not ruling out a third term as European Ryder Cup captain, but says he will not "rush into a decision" after Sunday's victory in New York.
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Labour must fight right-wing billionaires undermining net zero, says Ed Miliband
In a speech to Labour’s conference the energy secretary will hit out at the Tory and Reform ‘culture war’ and unveil a target of 400,000 new jobs in clean energyLabour is in a fight against “global...
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The Guardian view on Labour’s tough talk on spending and migration: it could cost the party core support | Editorial
Two female politicians are reshaping Labour’s vision of government around restraint, contribution and control. But trying to outflank Reform UK carries electoral risksRachel Reeves and Shabana Mahm...
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'McIlroy got a text from Trump' - Donald on celebrations & his future as captain
Team Europe captain Luke Donald reflects on his side's Ryder Cup win and says Rory McIlroy received a text from President Donald Trump while they celebrated at Bethpage Black in New York.
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Moldova Moves Toward Europe, but Russian Tug-of-War Persists
Giant flags of Moldova and the European Union are seen on government buildings in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, last week.
nytimes.com
Will Donald captain Europe in 2027? 'I won't rule it out'
Team Europe captain Luke Donald says he won't rule out captaining Europe for a third time at Adare Manor in 2027.
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Trump texts McIlroy - Europe troll US President in reply
Europe's players celebrate a knee-knocking 15-13 Ryder Cup victory over the United States in New York by trolling Donald Trump.
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Meet 'the first AI MP'
Meet 'the first AI MP'
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Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.5, its best AI model for coding
Anthropic says its new AI model is robust enough to build production-ready applications, rather than just prototypes.
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Trump promises steep tariffs for foreign movies and imported furniture
The US president pledged a 100 percent tariff for films made outside the country.
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Trump renews threat to impose 100% tariffs on non-US made movies
The president believes the American film-making industry has been "stolen" by other countries.
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Gen Z protesters rally across Morocco demanding health, education reforms
Police say nearly 200 people have been arrested as the north African nation is rocked by biggest protests in years.
aljazeera.com
I’ve seen despair at the Labour conference, but Starmer’s battle for Britain’s soul is one he can still win | Polly Toynbee
The government’s fall in popularity has affected party morale, but there are signs that finally taking the fight to Farage can provide a much-needed sparkThe shock of falling out of the sky faster...
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Are Labour members worried about Jeremy Corbyn's new party?
On the ground at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
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Faisal Islam: Reeves pre-emptively justifies tax rises
The chancellor linked tough decisions "in coming months" to global headwinds and OBR productivity reassessment.
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‘His buildings were always ready for their closeup’: how Terry Farrell’s postmodern exuberance conquered the world
From the ziggurats of the MI6 HQ to TV-am’s eggcups and a Hong Kong tower that featured on a banknote, Farrell strived to make uplifting architecture• ‘Nonconformist’ architect of MI6 building dies...
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I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih review – a vivid testament to a life lived hornily
Nottingham ContemporaryLife is short, so let’s spend the time we’ve got having sex, the late artist seems to suggest in surreal and defiant paintingsMurni’s world is one of rampant shagging, unbrid...
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No Lamar update, but Madubuike out for season
It's unknown whether the banged-up Ravens will have QB Lamar Jackson for Sunday's game against the Texans because of a hamstring injury, but they announced that Pro Bowl DT Nnamdi Madubuike will be...
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Former Liverpool manager Beard died by suicide, court hears
Former Liverpool Women and Chelsea Women manager Matt Beard took his own life, a coroner's court heard on Monday.
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'Into the pressure cooker again' - assessing England's World Cup chances
England women have experienced a turbulent year, so what are the expectations in Nat Sciver-Brunt and Charlotte Edwards' first significant assignment?
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UN experts condemn 'staggering scale' of executions in Iran
More than 1,000 executions were recorded during the first nine months of 2025 - already surpassing last year's total.
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Brave updates its AI-powered search with a detailed answers feature
Brave is debuting a new detailed answer feature for its AI-powered search
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Hubble Surveys Cloudy Cluster
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image released on Sept. 12, 2025, features a cloudy starscape from an impressive star cluster. This scene is in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf ga...
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Namibia footage shows wildfire devastation in Etosha natural park – video
A fire has burned through a third of Namibia's vast Etosha national park, one of Africa’s largest game reserves. The site in the north of the largely desert country is home to 114 mammal species, n...
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Labour to bring back maintenance grants for students on ‘priority’ courses
Education secretary says means-tested grants for ‘those who need them most’ will be funded by new international student levyLabour is to bring back maintenance grants for tens of thousands of stude...
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‘Trippy’: the Pina Bausch classic being revived by its original cast – dancing with their younger selves
Kontakthof is a 1978 show full of tenderness, violence and horror. Now, in a spectacular production, its first performers are bringing it back. But would Bausch have approved?Theatres are haunted h...
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Itauma rejects IBF fight for shot at Usyk
Moses Itauma has rejected an IBF final eliminator fight against Frank Sanchez that would have led to a world title challenge against Oleksandr Usyk.
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Video: Moldova’s president says election results show ‘Russia failed’
Moldova's President Maia Sandu hailed her pro-EU party’s victory in parliamentary elections.
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India-Pakistan Tensions Lead to Trophy-Less Cricket Final at Asia Cup
The India team celebrated without the official trophy after winning the Asia Cup cricket final against Pakistan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday.
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Trump considering supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles, Vance says
Vance's comments come as Ukraine's deputy defence minister tells the BBC Western weapons could force Moscow to start peace talks.
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Labour just doesn’t get it: workers feel poorer than ever. Is it any wonder Reform is rising? | Sharon Graham
Until the government starts tacking in a radically new direction, it will continue crashing in the polls. It could – and must – act differentlySharon Graham is the general secretary of UniteThe pas...
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Fortune throws huge world record in World Para win
Sabrina Fortune throws a huge new world record as she wins gold in the women's shot put F20 at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.
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The UK’s summer of Oasis is over – but the unity and euphoria it created is unforgettable | Emma Garland
Bringing together people of every generation and accent, the Gallagher brothers articulate something at the very heart of BritishnessEveryone is here. Facebook mums clink plastic cups of frozen coc...
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‘There’s an enormous amount of sado-masochism in this book: Emerald Fennell defends her Wuthering Heights adaptation
At the Brontë Women’s Writing festival, the Saltburn director explained her decision to cast Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in her sex-charged retelling of Emily Brontë’s novelEmerald Fennell has r...
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South Africa's 2026 World Cup hopes hit by forfeit
South Africa's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup suffer a setback after Fifa imposes a 3-0 forfeit for fielding an ineligible player in a qualifier.
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ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Teams, schedule, tickets, India vs Pakistan
From tournament format to venues and top players to watch, here's Al Jazeera's guide to the Women's Cricket World Cup.
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Moldova election results: Who won and did the diaspora play a role?
Election was tense amid pro-EU government's fight to join the bloc and move further away from Russia.
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Astronaut Candidates Get to Work at Johnson Space Center
NASA announced its newest class of astronaut candidates on Sept. 22, 2025, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. After the welcome ceremony, the 10 highly qualified individuals rolled up...
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Trump’s Energy Department forbids staff from saying ‘climate change’ or ‘green’
A Trump appointee emailed Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy employees last week with a long list of banned words.
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Scrapping child benefit cap makes economic sense, Reeves told
Senior Labour MP and leading economist urge the chancellor to scrap the two-child benefit cap.
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Tennis season too long and too intense - Swiatek
Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek says she might have to miss mandatory tournaments to protect her health following a string of injuries among players at the China Open.
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OpenAI rolls out safety routing system, parental controls on ChatGPT
The new safety features come after numerous incidents of ChatGPT validating users' delusional thinking instead of redirecting harmful conversations -- including the death of a teenage boy by suicide.
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What Is the Palestinian Authority?
Mahmoud Abbas, president of Palestinian Authority, delivered virtual remarks a day before the official start of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Monday.
nytimes.com
Trump renews threat of imposing steep tariffs on films made outside the US
Trump claims he’ll impose 100% tariff on ‘any and all movies’ made abroad but doesn’t give details or timelineUS politics – latest updatesDonald Trump on Monday renewed his threat of imposing steep...
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Complex Chaos thinks AI can help people find common ground
The startup uses an LLM tailored to helping people arrive at a consensus. Is it enough to help bridge our differences?
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Video: Tel Aviv beach features Trump-Netanyahu art display
An installation on a Tel Aviv beach depicts US President Donald Trump and Israel's PM Netanyahu to call an end the war.
aljazeera.com
Gaming giant Electronic Arts bought in unprecedented $55bn deal
EA is known for making best-selling games such as EA FC, The Sims and Mass Effect.
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‘We never dreamt one song would take us round the world six times’: the Ting Tings on That’s Not My Name
‘We went halves on the cost of 500 records and illegally put them on the shelves of a music shop in Manchester. Mark Radcliffe played it and said, “Strike a light!”’Katie and I were playing loads o...
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Jezebels, race kink and Cardi B: in One Battle After Another, Black women are still stereotypes
With its hyper-sexualised Black female revolutionary and fetishised depiction of interracial relationships, Paul Thomas Anderson’s much-lauded latest raises questions about how white male directors...
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Seven out of 10 women in creative industries experience bullying and harassment, survey finds
Exclusive: Only half of victims report incidents – and of those who do, 42% say response was insufficientBullying and harassment towards women is still rife within the creative industries, accordin...
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The TechCrunch Disrupt Stage revealed: Behold the first look
The Disrupt Stage is where tech’s biggest bets get made — live and unfiltered. It’s where startup dreams turn into $100,000 wins in Startup Battlefield, and where the industry’s power players revea...
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NASA’s Webb Telescope Studies Moon-Forming Disk Around Massive Planet
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the first direct measurements of the chemical and physical properties of a potential moon-forming disk encircling a large exoplanet. The carbon-rich d...
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NASA’s Webb Telescope Studies Moon-Forming Disk Around Massive Planet
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the first direct measurements of the chemical and physical properties of a potential moon-forming disk encircling a large exoplanet. The carbon-rich d...
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YouTuber MrBeast defends trapping man in burning building for $500,000
The world's most popular YouTuber is notorious for his stunt videos and challenges, and insists he takes safety seriously.
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Rachel Reeves unapologetic on her fiscal rules while talking up investment
Conference speech sets out likely Labour economic argument at next general election and pitch to partyUK politics live – latest updatesReeves warns Labour figures against ‘peddling idea’ of ditchin...
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Who had the top NFL performance in Week 4? Vote for the 'Himmy' Award winner
Weigh in on Week 4's top player by casting a 'Himmy' Award vote for Dak Prescott, DK Metcalf, Jaxson Dart or Puka Nacua.
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Why is the UK introducing digital IDs – and why are they so controversial?
Keir Starmer's digital ID proposal has been criticised by rivals and civil liberties groups over privacy concerns.
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Hit and myth: Bacchae brings into view the National’s history of revamping Greek tragedies
Following in the footsteps of Peter Hall and Katie Mitchell, Indhu Rubasingham directs an ancient epic at the National Theatre. Bacchae reveals the virtues and vices of creating a new play from old...
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Marissa Mayer will close her old AI startup, sell assets to her new AI startup
Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Meyer is closing the doors on her consumer software startup Sunshine, and is selling the company's assets to her new AI startup, Dazzle, Wired reported, citing an email sen...
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Sir Terry Farrell: a life in buildings – in pictures
Sir Terry Farrell, the UK’s leading architect-planner and postmodernist, has died aged 87• ‘Nonconformist’ architect of MI6 building dies – news Continue reading...
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UK chancellor pledges new 'youth guarantee'
Rachel Reeves says the government will ensure every young person is guaranteed either a place in college, an apprenticeship, or one-to-one support to find a job.
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Inquest opened into death of former Liverpool boss Beard
Former Liverpool women manager Matt Beard was found hanged at his home, a coroner's court hearing is told.
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Reeves warns Labour figures against ‘peddling idea’ of ditching fiscal rules
Chancellor tells party conference that higher borrowing to pay for public services risks serious damage to the economyUK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has warned Labour figures “peddl...
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Frustrated Alcaraz survives Ruud scare to reach final
Carlos Alcaraz reached his ninth successive ATP-level final after overcoming Denmark's Casper Ruud.
bbc.com
Pro-Palestine activist interrupts UK minister speech at Labour conference
The protester disrupts Rachel Reeves' speech to demand the government end 'complicity' in the war in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Hamilton mourns death of 'beloved' dog Roscoe
Lewis Hamilton has announced the death of his "beloved" pet dog Roscoe.
skysports.com
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Performance Puts Pressure Back on Intel and Apple
We ran some early benchmarks on reference units to see how Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite chip stacks up to the competition.
wired.com
‘Nonconformist’ architect of MI6 building Terry Farrell dies aged 87
Farrell was a key member of the hi-tech movement of the 1980s and 90s, with buildings including the TV-am studios and Embankment Place in London, and the Deep in HullSir Terry Farrell, the “nonconf...
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Alcaraz holds off Ruud to reach Japan Open final
Highlights from the Japan Open semi-final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud.
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South Sudan court rejects ex-VP's bid to halt murder and treason trial
The special court rules that Riek Machar is not immune from prosecution and it can put him on trial.
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Hamilton pays tribute as his dog Roscoe dies
Lewis Hamilton says he has made the "hardest decision of [his] life" to put Roscoe, his 12-year-old bulldog, to sleep.
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Honda and Astrobotic team up to keep the lights on through the long lunar night
Honda is partnering with Astrobotic to study whether their tech could provide continuous power on the moon.
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Why is former UK PM Tony Blair tipped to govern post-war Gaza?
Former British PM Tony Blair, who helped lead the 2003 invasion of Iraq, has reportedly been tipped to govern Gaza.
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Labour conference to vote on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Motion backed by unions calls for tougher action, including trade suspension, to end risk of UK complicityUK politics live – latest updatesThe Labour conference will vote on whether it believes Isr...
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Perhaps only civil servants and I believe it, but 'networking' is the stuff life is made of | Viv Groskop
The Cabinet Office wants to ban ‘networking meetings’ in working hours. Call me an interfering Sir Humphrey, but isn’t actually talking to colleagues the way to get things done?In these broken time...
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Last and First Men review – sci-fi dance can’t match Tilda Swinton’s cool apocalypse
Bristol Beacon Composer Jóhann Jóhannson’s moody film, narrated by Swinton and inspired by a classic novel, gains little from a live dance interpretation Is it possible for the apocalypse to be bor...
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Trump is pressing Netanyahu to accept his plan to end war in Gaza
President Trump is expected to press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a new plan to end the war in Gaza during a meeting at the White House on Monday.
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Labour plans to consult on use of live facial recognition before wider roll-out
Policing minister says government will ‘put some parameters’ around its deployment in EnglandUK politics live – latest updatesLabour plans to consult on the use of live facial recognition (LFR) tec...
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England bowler Woakes retires from international cricket
England bowler Chris Woakes has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket.
skysports.com
Kildunne tattoos coach Mitchell during Red Roses' celebrations
Star full-back Ellie Kildunne leaves coach John Mitchell with a personal and permanent memento of their Rugby World Cup-winning campaign.
bbc.com
Denmark Bans Civilian Drone Flights Ahead of Major E.U. Summit
Police officers at the Copenhagen Airport after reports of a drone sighting last week.
nytimes.com
Video: Several dead as Typhoon Bualoi displaces thousands in Vietnam
Thousands of residents were still being evacuated as Typhoon Bualoi made landfall sooner than forecast.
aljazeera.com
Devil in the Dust review – Guy Pearce leads old west outcasts on a supernatural mission with a message
A little girl with a fatal touch becomes an intriguing metaphor for the white man’s burden in an impressive film from Ned CrowleyIf not quite in the top tier of 21st-century westerns, this supernat...
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The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
A svelte smart ring can track important health metrics and doesn’t need to be charged every day.
wired.com
Trial opens for ex-Mali PM jailed by military rulers over ‘solidarity’ post
General Goita has secured a five-year term as president for himself, and elections are postponed indefinitely in Mali.
aljazeera.com
I have decided to stay in Gaza City as Israel seeks to wipe it out
I know the horror of being besieged and bombed, but I will not leave. I reject the slow death of forced displacement.
aljazeera.com
England's Woakes retires from international cricket
England all-rounder Chris Woakes says "the moment has come" for him to retire from international cricket.
bbc.com
Want to know the grotesque truth about the oil industry? Then look at their tacky paperweights
Tanoa Sasraku has been collecting – and creating her own – gaudy paperweights with a drop of crude oil encased within. All you need to know about global power games, the artist explains, is right t...
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Instagram is testing a Reels-first UI in India and South Korea
Instagram is testing a new Reels-first UI in India and South Korea to give short videos more prominence in the app.
techcrunch.com
Raducanu fails to take match points in Pegula defeat
Emma Raducanu again fails to take three match points as she is beaten by Jessica Pegula in a hard-fought last-32 match at the China Open.
bbc.com
How the world’s taste for soya is eating Brazil’s Amazon
Cultivation of the crop has made a few wealthy but at a huge cost to untouched forest as it spreads across vast areas of former wildernessPhotographs by Avener PradoIn 2012, José Pereira do Nascime...
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Disasters like wildfires and floods are multiplying. US schools are training students to combat them
From California to North Carolina, high schools and colleges are offering classes in fire science, search and rescue, and ecological sustainabilityThis story is from the Hechinger ReportGavin Abund...
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Source: Browns trade for Texans OT Robinson
The Browns are trading for Texans offensive tackle Cam Robinson for a swap of late-round picks in 2027, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
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X says will fight Indian court ruling on content takedown system
X said last week's Indian court ruling allows millions of police officers to issue "arbitrary" content takedown orders.
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Trump to push new peace plan in talks with Netanyahu
The US president has talked up prospects of an agreement, but Netanyahu said it was not finalised - and Hamas say they haven't been sent the proposal.
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China sentences 11 members of mafia family to death
They were one of four families who turned a Myanmar town into a hub for gambling, drugs and scam centres.
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Stars turn out for final Armani fashion show in Milan
Cate Blanchett and Glenn Close are in the front row to see the late Italian designer's final collection.
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What happened to plans for a Muslim war memorial?
In 2024 the Conservatives pledged £1m towards a Muslim war memorial. So what happened to it?
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Young Peruvians clash with police in anti-government protests
The "Gen Z march" was organised by students and young workers who were joined by taxi and bus drivers.
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Typhoon kills at least 11 as it sweeps through Vietnam
Dozens are missing or injured after Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in central Vietnam.
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Los Angeles vowed to host the Olympics without breaking the bank and environment. Can it?
With three years to go, experts agree that the city has set bold goals and faces steep challengesHosting the summer Olympics used to be a dream for many global cities, but it is now seen by many as...
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UK campaign calls for restrictions on rap lyrics being used to convict people
Appeals against convictions where rap and drill music was part of the prosecution’s case have tripled in recent yearsThe number of appeals against convictions involving music lyrics has more than t...
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Europe win Ryder Cup on dramatic final day | Watch the key moments
Highlights of the key moments from the final day of the Ryder Cup from Bethpage as Europe hold on to clinch the trophy.
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Former Microsoft execs launch AI agents to end Excel-led finance
Maximor has come out of stealth with a human-in-the-loop agentic platform that does the finance team's grunt work.
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How to Use a Password Manager to Share Your Logins After You Die (2025)
Your logins will live on after you pass on. Make sure they end up in the right hands.
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Premiership talking points: Rangers win, Hearts still blooming, Dons disaster
Rangers finally win in the Premiership, are Hearts real title contenders, and can Jimmy Thelin save himself and Aberdeen?
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‘People seemed deeply insulted’: how cult 90s band Rachel’s took chamber music out of the classical world
The graceful ensemble prefigured the neo-classical phenomenon and found surprising success in the post-Nirvana alt-rock boom. After the deaths of two members, reissuing their debut has proven bitte...
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Vigar's death was 'entirely preventable'
Former Bath City striker Alex Fletcher, who retired following a head injury, says Billy Vigar's death was avoidable.
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Russian attacks keep “pushing the limits” of NATO countries
“Russia has no intention of ending this war.”
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Marissa Mayer Is Dissolving Her Sunshine Startup Lab
After seven rocky years, the company’s assets will be sold to Dazzle, a new AI firm that Mayer founded.
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Kartal cruises past Joint to advance in China Open
Highlights of the Round of 32 match-up at the China Open between Sonay Kartal and Maya Joint.
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Thailand’s new PM vows to tackle Cambodia border conflict, economic woes
Tensions over border disputes had escalated in July during a five-day conflict between the neighbouring countries.
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Al Jazeera reporter films Israeli strike on building in Gaza City
Ibrahim al-Khalili filmed the moment an Israeli strike targeted a building behind him in Gaza City.
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Tropical Storm Imelda could become second hurricane to hit Caribbean in days
Imelda is forecast to strengthen as Hurricane Humberto continues to bring strong winds to regionHurricane Humberto continues to churn in the Sargasso Sea north of the Caribbean, and held on as a po...
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Tile Tracking Tags Can Be Exploited by Tech-Savvy Stalkers, Researchers Say
A team of researchers found that, by not encrypting the data broadcast by Tile tags, users could be vulnerable to having their location information exposed to malicious actors.
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New Ideas Emerge to End Gaza Conflict and Govern After War
Palestinians fleeing Gaza City in September. Fighting has intensified as Israel proceeds with a plan to take over the major urban center.
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Rachel Reeves confirms she no longer stands by pledge not to raise taxes
Chancellor says ‘world has changed’ and UK not immune to effects of wars, US tariffs and higher borrowing costsUK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has confirmed ahead of her speech to th...
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Is it India's time to win Women's Cricket World Cup?
This is a cricket article but we are going to start with some golf.
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What do West Ham fans want from a manager?
Match of the Day presenter Gabby Logan and ex-England manager Ellen White discuss the appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo as the new West Ham United manager.
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Dress the part: London exhibition celebrates 60 years of film and TV period costumes
From Colin Firth’s wet shirt in Pride and Prejudice to Meryl Streep’s safari gear in Out of Africa, Cosprop’s outfits achieved cinematic realismWhen the costume designer John Bright founded the per...
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Semi-final the minimum for England - Edwards
Reaching the semi-finals is the minimum expectation for England at the Women's World Cup, says coach Charlotte Edwards.
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Trump to meet Netanyahu as ending Israel’s Gaza war reaches pressure point
Netanyahu is keeping together an uncompromising coalition, but it is holding amid takeover of Gaza, occupied West Bank.
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Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas residency, citing ‘health challenges’
Country music superstar was due to play six-concert run at Caesars Palace in DecemberDolly Parton has postponed her upcoming Las Vegas concert residency due to health issues.Parton, 79, was due to...
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Who will make the 12-team College Football Playoff?
Select your favorite contender, make your picks for how its season will play out and see what the Allstate Playoff Predictor foretells.
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The Indian superstar at the centre of row over crush deaths
At least 40 people died over the weekend in a crowd crush at a political rally organised by Vijay's party.
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Europe hold off US to win golf’s Ryder Cup 2025
Europe held on to beat the United States 15-13 on a nail-biting final day of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, New York.
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Occult objects, a dead dynasty and a mobile bookshop: ten cosy new video games for autumn
From shopkeeping sims to daring dating, here are the best games to snuggle up with as the weather turnsIt is traditional for any feature about cosy entertainment at this time of year to mention the...
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Power Station review – solar power and solidarity on a Walthamstow street
Activism merges with everyday life in a documentary where film-makers Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn attempt to turn their neighbourhood into a renewable power hubAt a time when divisive political...
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Typhoon Bualoi Slams Into Central Vietnam, Bringing Storm’s Death Toll to 22
Aftermath of typhoon Bualoi in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, on Monday.
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Caitlin Clark fuels women's memorabilia market growth
Sports collectibles industry experts say interest in Caitlin Clark cards is leading to growth in the women's memorabilia market overall, particularly for the WNBA.
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Peru’s Gen Z rallies against President Boluarte
Protests in Peru leave 19 people injured as outrage spreads over corruption, pensions, and rising organised crime.
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The latest on the Michigan church shooting. And, Trump's new plan to end war in Gaza
The FBI is searching for answers as to why a man drove his truck into a church yesterday and opened fire. And, Trump has a new proposed plan to end the war in Gaza.
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Go fake yourself! The creators of trippy, four-hour art forgery epic Rohtko on their quest for truth
Based on a New York gallery scandal that was traced back to a Chinese maths teacher, Łukasz Twarkowsk’s play makes audiences question absolutely everything‘It was only meant to be a small experimen...
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The Elixir of Love review – an intoxicating brush with a snake oil salesman
Hackney Empire, London English Touring Opera’s witty production sets this Donizetti comedy at the seaside, complete with donkey rides, fish and chips and a persuasive conmanA programme essay asks w...
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Moldova’s pro-EU party wins election hit by Russian interference claims
Ruling party decisively victorious in parliamentary election widely viewed as a choice between Europe and Russia.
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Rachel Reeves says Labour’s Youth Guarantee will ‘abolish long-term youth unemployment’ – UK politics live
Chancellor will make pledge at Labour party conference in echo of Gordon Brown’s flagship schemeGood morning. Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, was a student when the Blair government was in power and...
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Junk food can scramble memory in just 4 days
Scientists discovered that high-fat junk food disrupts memory circuits in the brain almost immediately. Within just four days, neurons in the hippocampus became overactive, impairing memory. Restor...
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Can Labour reverse 'desperate loss of faith' from business?
The government wants to keep the backing it won before the election, our business editor Simon Jack writes.
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Red Roses' next task - to defy legacy flops of the past
The London Olympics and England's win in the 2003 men's Rugby World Cup both failed to deliver the hoped-for boost to participation and interest. Is rugby more ready to take advantage of the Red Ro...
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When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows by Steven Pinker review – communication breakdown
Unwritten rules, social contracts, shared logic – and what happens when they fall apartKnots, RD Laing’s 1970 book, was a collection of short dialogues illustrating the tangle of projection and mis...
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Liv Little and Miranda Sawyer’s hot culture takes: best podcasts of the week
The gal-dem CEO and Observer critic join forces to dissect everything from Jade Thirlwall’s rise to true crime. Plus, is word-of-mouth hit Wisecrack the next Baby Reindeer? Observer critic Miranda...
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Tapir, toad tadpoles and Trump’s bodyguards: the 2025 Siena awards festival – in pictures
A selection of some of the work on display in Siena for the 11th edition of the Siena awards festival in Italy. From internationally renowned photographers Elliot Ross, Adrees Latif, Kiana Hayeri,...
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Knit’s Island review – comradeship and survival in brutal and bloody online zombie game
This inventive film, made entirely inside the multiplayer game DayZ, finds moments of community and wonder amid the zombies, factions and virtual bloodshedEvery day, tens of thousands of people roa...
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'Not acceptable' - McIlroy hits out at New York crowd for 'abusive' behaviour
Rory McIlroy has hit out at the New York crowd for "abusive" behaviour during Europe's thrilling Ryder Cup victory over the USA.
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Moldova's pro-EU party wins clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups
Moldova's pro-Western governing party won a clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups in an election that was widely viewed as a stark choice between East and West.
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Bradley wants Ryder Cup rule changed after defeat
US skipper Keegan Bradley demands the Ryder Cup's 'envelope rule' is changed before the next contest as Europe captain Luke Donald defends its inclusion.
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From AI expertise to foxes in the bin bags: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon
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Paid, the AI agent ‘results-based billing’ startup from Manny Medina, raises huge $21M seed
Paid offers an interesting contribution to the AI agentic world: a platform for so-called "results-based" billing.
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Republican strategist says pocket rescissions could backfire on GOP in the future
Republican strategist Brendan Buck discusses how the Supreme Court's recent ruling allowing the president to claw back foreign aid could affect spending negotiations and government shutdown prospects.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams drops out of mayoral race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he would be ending his bid for reelection, setting up what could be a more difficult contest for the Democratic front-runner Zohran Mamdani.
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Hubble finds a hybrid galaxy with a mysterious and violent past
Hubble has captured a striking new image of NGC 2775, a galaxy that defies easy classification. Blending features of spirals, ellipticals, and lenticulars, its puzzling structure may be the result...
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Britain may already be at war with Russia, former head of MI5 says
Eliza Manningham-Buller points to extent of cyber-attacks and other hostile activity orchestrated by MoscowBritain may already be at war with Russia because of the depth and intensity of cyber-atta...
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Denmark bans all civilian drone flights ahead of European summit
Denmark is one of several European countries that have reported "drone incidents" in recent weeks.
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Trump to deploy 200 National Guard troops to Oregon as state leaders sue
The Democrat-run state is challenging Trump's authority to deploy soldiers to what he has called 'war ravaged Portland'.
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Johns targets third title in twilight of career
Brett Johns will fight for the WOW world featherweight title on 13 December.
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Leaky roofs, collapsed walls, mega debts: when Donald Judd, art’s master minimalist, tried architecture
Weary of the New York scene, and keen to focus on architecture, the artist started buying up properties to play with in a tiny Texas town. Trouble was, he couldn’t stop. We take the tour of his Mar...
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German identity doesn’t rely on cars – Brussels should face down the mighty automakers
Mercedes-Benz and other big manufacturers want to overturn the EU’s 2035 ban on petrol cars. This would be as disastrous for jobs as for the climateThere is something rather old-fashioned about the...
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‘A climate of unparalleled malevolence’: are we on our way to the sixth major mass extinction? – podcast
Churning quantities of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere at the rate we are going could lead the planet to another Great DyingBy Peter Brannen. Read by Lincoln Conway Continue reading...
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Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk, says report
EU officials warn climate breakdown and wildlife loss ‘are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy’The European way of life is being jeopardised by environmental degradation, a report has foun...
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Microplastics Could Be Weakening Your Bones, Research Suggests
The review of more than 60 scientific articles showed that microplastics, among other effects, can stimulate the formation of osteoclasts, cells specialized in degrading bone tissue.
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Transfer rumors, news: Xavi keen on Man United if Amorim departs
Xavi would be interested in joining Manchester United if they choose to replace beleaguered boss Ruben Amorim. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Earth was born dry until a cosmic collision made it a blue planet
Scientists have shown that Earth’s basic chemistry solidified within just three million years of the Solar System’s formation. Initially, the planet was barren and inhospitable, missing water and c...
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Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny to headline 2026 Super Bowl half-time show
Latin trap and reggaeton artist to lead NFL half-time celebration on 8 February, following Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking 2025 showBad Bunny will headline the NFL’s biggest stage next year: the S...
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China and North Korea agree to resist ‘hegemony’, Foreign Ministry says
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with his North Korean counterpart, Choe Son Hui, in Beijing.
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Parsons leaves Dallas 'disappointed' by defense, tie
Micah Parsons got one thing he wanted in his return to AT&T Stadium: He sacked his former QB, Dak Prescott. The rest of it, however, left him unfulfilled after his new team, the Packers played his...
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‘It’s about time’: Trump says he will join gathering of US military leaders
Hundreds of top-ranking officers to convene in Quantico after being summoned by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
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How to defeat Britain’s far right – podcast
Hope Not Hate founder Nick Lowles has spent decades researching, infiltrating and helping communities to combat far-right groups. But now, he says, ‘they have their sights on our multicultural soci...
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Waiting for Godot review – Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter’s unlikely reunion
Hudson Theatre, New YorkThe Bill & Ted stars land on Broadway for Jamie Lloyd’s disorienting and intermittently engaging take on Samuel Beckett’s classicWaiting for Godot is, as the saying goes...
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The AI services transformation may be harder than VCs think
Early warning signs suggest this whole services-industry metamorphosis may be more complicated than VCs anticipate.
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Falcon crowned Bird of the Year in New Zealand
This year marks 20th anniversary of the poll which raises awareness for native species considered to be at risk.
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Mahomes makes history as Chiefs run riot against Ravens
Patrick Mahomes surpassed Aaron Rodgers to become the fastest player in NFL history to reach 250 career passing touchdowns as Kansas City Chiefs ran riot against Baltimore Ravens.
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Black hole discovery confirms Einstein and Hawking were right
A fresh black hole merger detection has offered the clearest evidence yet for Einstein’s relativity and Hawking’s predictions. Scientists tracked the complete cosmic collision, confirming that blac...
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Ryder Cup envelope rule must change, per Bradley
U.S. captain Keegan Bradley said the Ryder Cup's longstanding envelope rule involving injured players should change, but European counterpart Luke Donald said it's there to protect players and shou...
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Europe win dramatic Ryder Cup! | Final day highlights
Highlights of the final day of the Ryder Cup from Bethpage as Europe hold on to clinch the trophy on a dramatic final day.
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How a dramatic end to the Ryder Cup unfolded
Team USA stage a sensational fightback on the final day of the Ryder Cup, but Europe do just enough to win the trophy outright at Bethpage Black, New York.
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Fossils in germany reveal a Jurassic sea monster with a swordfish snout
Scientists have named a new ichthyosaur, Eurhinosaurus mistelgauensis, from fossils found in Mistelgau, Germany. The marine reptile had a dramatic overbite similar to swordfish and unique skeletal...