Mourinho defeated but still loved on Chelsea return
The Special One's name is chanted by Chelsea fans during his new club Benfica's 1-0 Champions League defeat at Stamford Bridge, where there will always be mutual respect.
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Trump Administration Moves to Relax Rules on Hydrofluorocarbons
Some grocery store operators had been pushing for changes to the Biden-era rule.
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‘Don’t panic’ could be Albanese’s mantra but that doesn’t mean we aren’t concerned about life, the universe and everything | Peter Lewis
Despite a deep conviction planet Earth is heading in the wrong direction, voters are trusting Labor to navigate the wormholesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOur prime min...
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Thomas Perry Dies at 78; Writer of Popular, Unconventional Thrillers
The novelist Thomas Perry was, according to his publisher, “able to concoct precise stories that compelled readers to keep turning pages, aching to know how it will turn out.”
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Starbase hires Cameron County to police its streets and jail its offenders
Starbase is in the business of launching rockets, not policing, according to two new agreements.
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Alisson ruled out of Chelsea game after back-to-back defeats for Reds
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been ruled out of Saturday's game at Chelsea, live on Sky Sports, head coach Arne Slot has confirmed.
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Toyota adds another $1.5B to its bet on startups at every stage
Toyota made two announcements that reflect the automaker's growing interest in startups working on mobility, climate, AI, sustainability, and industrial automation.
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NASA, Blue Origin Invite Media to Attend Mars Mission Launch
NASA and Blue Origin are reopening media accreditation for the launch of the agency’s ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission. The twin ESCAPADE spacecraft will stu...
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Disaster night for Liverpool as Galatasaray win amid double injury woe
Victor Osimhen's first-half penalty gave Galatasaray a 1-0 win over Liverpool on a disastrous night for Arne Slot's side, who suffered back-to-back losses for the second time under the Dutchman.
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Marilyn Knowlden, Child Actress of 1930s Hollywood, Dies at 99
Marilyn Knowlden as Agnes in the 1935 screen version of “David Copperfield.” Often appearing in brief supporting roles, she was often cast as verbally precocious or well-mannered children.
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The Activists and the Anime
Clockwise from top left: Protests in Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines and Madagascar.
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NASA, International Partners Deepen Commitment to Artemis Accords
NASA, along with leaders from global space agencies and government representatives worldwide, convened on Monday to further the implementation of the Artemis Accords — practical principles designed...
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A breach every month raises doubts about South Korea’s digital defenses
Known for its blazing fast internet and home to some of the world’s biggest tech giants, South Korea has also faced a string of data breaches and cybersecurity lapses that has struggled to match th...
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Night Trains, Beloved Throwbacks Tying Paris to Berlin and Vienna, Will End
A passenger on the Nightjet, an overnight train operating between Paris and Berlin, last year.
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Art’s Most Erotic review – unequivocally filthy TV
Art critic Waldemar Januszczak’s Sky documentary is a blisteringly explicit look at the depiction of sex from the giant penises of Pompeii to Shunga porn and Indian love temples. Avert your eyes, p...
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Searle claims Players Championship win as Humphries makes early exit
Ryan Searle claimed his second Players Championship title of 2025 after beating Mario Vandenbogaerde 8-6 in a closely contested final at Leicester's Mattioli Arena on Tuesday.
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Ted Cruz blocks bill that would extend privacy protections to all Americans
The Texas senator blocked a bill that would have prevented data brokers from collecting and selling personal data on anyone in the United States, and not just federal lawmakers and government offic...
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Two GB medals at Canoe Slalom World Championships
Great Britain win two two medals on day two of the Canoe Slalom World Championships in Australia.
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Trump trusts Blair, others don't - could he govern Gaza?
Sir Tony Blair's presence on the Gaza "Board of Peace" comes as no surprise but he remains a divisive figure.
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Earthquake in Philippines Kills at Least 6, Officials and News Reports Say
The 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook the province of Cebu, home to 3.2 million people, just before 10 p.m. local time.
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Nicole Kidman Files for Divorce From Keith Urban After Nearly 20 Years
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, in May.
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Trump’s Gaza peace plan has 20 points but few details
Details are key in any peace agreement. Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza is notably lacking in them.
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Debut author Colwill Brown wins BBC short story award for ‘heartbreaking’ tale – read an extract here
Brown’s story of a teenage life ‘critically damaged in a moment’ was the ‘unanimous’ pick for the £15,000 prize• Read an extract from the story belowDoncaster-born writer Colwill Brown has won this...
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‘Decency or division’: Britain faces era-defining choice, Keir Starmer warns
Prime minister lambasts Nigel Farage and the politics of Reform in combative Labour conference speechKeir Starmer has warned that Britain faces an era-defining choice between Labour and the populis...
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South African Ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel
South African Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel "Nathi" Mthethwa was found dead outside of a high-rise hotel in Paris.
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Former OpenAI and DeepMind researchers raise whopping $300M seed to automate science
Periodic Labs has raised from a tech industry's who's who, including Andreessen Horowitz, Nvidia, Elad Gil, Jeff Dean, Eric Schmidt, and Jeff Bezos.
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NASA signs US-Australia Agreement on Aeronautics, Space Cooperation
At the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) taking place in Sydney this week, representatives from the United States and Australia gathered to sign a framework agreement that strengthens coll...
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A Fistful of Dollars to Rambo: the late Renato Casaro’s movie posters – in pictures
Famed Italian designer Renato Casaro has died aged 89, leaving behind a career of uniquely hand-crafted posters for a variety of films. His work often focused on amplifying the heroic image of star...
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Can Trump’s plan end the war in Gaza?
US president says Hamas has 'three or four days' to respond to his Gaza ceasefire proposal.
aljazeera.com
India secure opening-day World Cup win over Sri Lanka
Watch highlights from a rain-affected opening game of the Women's World Cup as India fight back following a middle-order collapse to defeat Sri Lanka by 59 runs.
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India impress to beat Sri Lanka in World Cup opener
Deepti Sharma scores a half-century and takes three wickets as India seal a 59-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Women's World Cup.
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Liverpool rue Alisson, Ekitike injuries in costly loss
Liverpool coach Arne Slot confirmed goalkeeper Alisson Becker will miss this weekend's clash with Chelsea after suffering an injury in his team's loss to Galatasaray.
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My conference pass was revoked for asking difficult questions: this is Keir Starmer’s Labour | Owen Jones
I was told it was a ‘safeguarding’ issue. This speaks to a party that has not only lost its soul, but is scared of the truthA party without a soul, a purpose, or tolerance for dissent: that’s the l...
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Nottingham paper takes legal action against Reform council that banned its reporters
News outfit claims being barred from talking to the council’s leader is breach of right to free expressionA local paper whose journalists have been ostracised by a Reform UK council is taking legal...
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AI hires or human hustle? Inside the next frontier of startup operations at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
What happens when your first 10 hires aren’t people at all? At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, we’re digging into the new wave of startups replacing or augmenting early employees with AI agents.
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Chris Mason: Starmer had to show his critics he can take on Farage
With this speech, the prime minister reminded his internal critics who won Labour's whopping majority in the election 15 months ago.
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Congo’s Former President Sentenced to Death in Absentia
Joseph Kabila, the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, in Goma, Congo, in May.
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Discovery Alert: ‘Baby’ Planet Photographed in a Ring around a Star for the First Time!
The (Proto) Planet: WISPIT 2b The Discovery: Researchers have discovered a young protoplanet called WISPIT 2b embedded in a ring-shaped gap in a disk encircling a young star. While theorists hav...
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Luck of the Irish? | Shane Lowry's magic moments!
Shane Lowry has made a hole-in-one on the three most iconic par 3's in the world, and to add to that he has now holed the putt that retained the Ryder Cup for Europe in New York.
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The Guardian view on Starmer’s conference speech: national renewal needs more than rules-bound growth | Editorial
Labour’s leader framed his fight with Reform as decency against grievance. But without pledges on improving living standards, his rhetoric risks ringing hollowSir Keir Starmer’s party conference sp...
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Destruction at scene of Pakistan security HQ suicide bombing
Video shows the suicide car bombing aftermath outside a paramilitary headquarters in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
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Unpicking Trump's Gaza peace plan map
BBC Verify analyses President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza and what it means on the ground.
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Athens Democracy Forum: Freedom of Speech in Academia Is Under Attack
Student protesters set up encampments at Columbia University on April 30, 2024, in New York City to protest the war in Gaza. The tents were removed following a university crackdown and no others ha...
nytimes.com
Bobby Cain, Barrier Breaker in School Desegregation, Dies at 85
Mr. Cain, center, leading his fellow Black students to the entrance of Clinton High School, the formerly all-white school they were integrating, in the fall 1956.
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Federal prosecutors urge judge to give Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs an 11-year sentence
Recommendation comes ahead of sentencing after Combs was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitutionFederal prosecutors urged a judge on Tuesday to sentence Sean “Diddy” Combs to 11 ye...
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Ghosh makes 'brilliant' catch to dismiss Dilhari
Watch as wicket-keeper Richa Ghosh makes an excellent catch to dismiss Kavisha Dilhari and give India their fifth wicket against Sri Lanka at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
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Springer's Hartford Whalers batting gloves to be donated to Hockey Hall of Fame
The Blue Jays OFer is a native of New Britain, Connecticut, located approximately 20 minutes from Hartford.
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Sen. Duckworth on Hegseth's Quantico speech
President Trump defended the use of troops in U.S. cities while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told military commanders about new physical fitness and grooming requirements for uniformed personnel.
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Starmer’s further education plans augur well, but the policy detail will be telling
The PM’s challenge it to make vocational options as attractive to parents and young people as higher eductionUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has joined a long line of ministers and pr...
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Failure, misery and revenge: what can we learn from the Curb Your Enthusiasm book?
A new tell-all book looks back at Larry David’s singularly sour comedy series and recounts stories of its productionFor all the plaudits that Curb Your Enthusiasm received over its lifespan, for ho...
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11 Best White Noise Machines (2025): Lectrofan, Snooz, Hatch, and More
Help the whole family catch more Z’s with soothing background noise from our favorite sound machines.
wired.com
Lee Miller review – a dazzling, daring career from war photographer to surrealist pioneer via Hitler’s bathtub
Tate Britain, LondonAn overdue showcase of Miller’s remarkable work follows its many frenzied twists – from her unrecognised work with Man Ray to unseen gems of the Egyptian desert and unflinching...
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ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.
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A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs
A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024.
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Ben Jennings on the New Gaza plan – cartoon
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Skubal ties Tigers record with 14 Ks in G1 win
Tarik Skubal, who is favored to win his second straight American League Cy Young Award, tied a franchise postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians...
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Athens Democracy Forum: Discontent Has Put Democracy in Jeopardy
Experts at the Athens Democracy Forum this week will explore the challenges to democracy, from artificial intelligence and subversion to complacency and inequality.
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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off central Philippines coast
Earthquake sends people running into the streets, damages buildings after hitting off Cebu island.
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AI note-taking app Granola adds a repeatable prompts feature
Granola is launching a way for users to repeatedly use prompts via a new feature called Recipes.
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What does Trump’s plan mean for the state of Palestine?
Analysts say Trump's ceasefire plan has no guarantees for the Palestinians and, once again, favours the Israelis.
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Was this Starmer’s best speech? Yes. But he’ll need a new battle plan to convince a doubting Britain
The era when a barnstorming address would turn political fortunes is gone. The PM is out of step with modern digital politics and needs to catch upKeir Starmer saved his best for the fragile circum...
theguardian.com
Everything Amazon Announced Today at Its Fall Hardware Event (2025)
Amazon's next-gen Alexa+ chatbot is now available in four new Echo devices and a bevy of Ring cameras. The company also debuted three new Kindle Scribe tablets, one with a color screen.
wired.com
DR Congo’s ex-President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death in absentia
This is a breaking news story.
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Hance will demo its kilobyte-size AI audio processing software at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Hance is working on low energy-consuming, on-device processing that's already attracted the likes of Intel.
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South Africa's top diplomat in France found dead near Paris hotel
The circumstances around Nathi Mthethwa's death are being investigated by the French authorities.
bbc.com
Do people really go to galleries to answer stupid questions? Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley review
Serpentine North Gallery, LondonThe artist wants to tackle polarisation by strong-arming her audience into stilted debate in a show that seems to mistake social media for real lifeThis haunted fair...
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A lawsuit tries to block the Trump administration's efforts to merge personal data
A class action lawsuit argues that the administration's efforts to combine databases of personal information on Americans violates privacy laws and the Constitution.
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‘I am quite tough’: Schindler’s List star Embeth Davidtz on her explosive film about Rhodesia’s final days
After starring in Mad Men, Californication, Spider-Man and Junebug, Davidtz soured on acting. Now she’s directed – and starred in – a powerful debut filmBorn in the US, raised in apartheid-era Sout...
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Japan’s beer-making giant Asahi stops production after cyberattack
A day after one of Japan's biggest brewers, Asahi Group, announced it suspended production due to a cyberattack, the company said it has no timeline for its recovery.
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The Real Stakes, and Real Story, of Peter Thiel's Antichrist Obsession
Thirty years ago, a peace-loving Austrian theologian spoke to Peter Thiel about the apocalyptic theories of Nazi jurist Carl Schmitt. They've been a roadmap for the billionaire ever since.
wired.com
Rachel Reeves to lift two-child benefit cap in November’s budget
Exclusive: Officials exploring options to change rule that affected 1.7 million children in Great Britain last yearUK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves is to lift the two-child benefit li...
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MotoGP title was 'an impossible dream' for Marquez
Marc Marquez marks his seventh MotoGP world title by saying he did not believe he would ever win it again after injuries and a loss of form left him way off the pace.
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Why you can’t miss the aerospace content at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
At TechCrunch Disrupt, the Aerospace Corporation is pulling back the curtain on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the space economy — through bold startups and cutting-edge research.
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Dolphins' Hill may not need multiple surgeries
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill may not need multiple surgeries after dislocating his left knee, coach Mike McDaniel said on Tuesday, a day after the Miami veteran suffered the gruesome injury d...
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Amazon unveils new Echo devices, powered by its Al, Alexa+
Amazon debuts new devices, the Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11, powered by AI.
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Hamilton's love for Roscoe made F1 superhero relatable, human
Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is nothing short of a superhero, but his relationship with bulldog Roscoe made him feel like one of us.
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Trump peace plan 'ignores interests of Palestinian people', Hamas official tells BBC
A senior Hamas figure told the BBC the group is likely to reject Trump's Gaza peace plan, saying it "serves Israel's interests".
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Trump sets deadline for Hamas to respond to his Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump says Hamas has three or four days to respond to his proposed plan to end the war in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Ring cameras can now recognize faces and help to find lost pets
Amazon unveiled new AI features for its Ring devices, such as the ability to identify familiar faces and help locate a lost dog.
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Historic Ryder Cup victory delivers record-breaking weekend for Sky Sports
This weekend was the most watched in Sky Sports history as 8.8 million viewers tuned in to an unmissable line-up of live entertainment including an historic Ryder Cup, action from the Premier Leagu...
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AI that talks back: Character AI in the spotlight with Karandeep Anand at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Karandeep Anand, CEO of Character AI, joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to discuss human-like AI companions, ethical and technical challenges, and the legal scrutiny facing conversation...
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Madagascar president dissolves government after deadly protests
Madagascar’s president has dissolved his government in response to youth-led protests that killed at least 22 people.
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Amazon unveils new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
The new Kindle Scribe has a larger 11-inch glare-free display, is just 5.4mm thick, and weighs only 400g. It’s also 40% faster when writing or turning pages.
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‘Fatal flaws’: analysts cast doubt on Tony Blair’s plan for future of Gaza
Former PM seems a perfect fit for Trump’s new era but his track record in the Middle East is not reassuringThe emergence of Tony Blair as a potential Gaza interim consul and member of Donald Trump’...
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Alexa+ comes to new Fire TV devices with AI-powered conversations
Amazon announced new Fire TV devices, 4K Stick and Alexa+ AI features for TV viewers.
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Simeone given one-match ban for Liverpool fans clash
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is banned for one match for clashing with Liverpool fans.
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OSDR and PSI Unveil New Consolidated Website
The Open Science Data Repository (OSDR) and Physical Sciences Informatics (PSI) has a new home. As part of NASA’s website consolidation initiative, the OSDR and PSI site have officially transitione...
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OSDR and PSI Unveil New Consolidated Website
The Open Science Data Repository (OSDR) and Physical Sciences Informatics (PSI) has a new home. As part of NASA’s website consolidation initiative, the OSDR and PSI site have officially transitione...
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‘A venue like this doesn’t exist elsewhere’: inside the colossal arena built for The Hunger Games
London’s Canary Wharf is being turned into the Capitol, with a bespoke £26m theatre made for the stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ bestseller. Our writer goes on a hard-hat tourThe sleek high ri...
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International Space Station: Launching NASA and Humanity into Deep Space
Curiosity and the desire to explore are traits deeply rooted in human nature. Space exploration is no exception; it reflects humanity’s timeless drive to seek new horizons, challenge our limi...
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Imgur pulls out of UK after data regulator warns of fines
Imgur, one of the web's most popular image sharing and hosting platforms, has shut off access to its site in the U.K., following a notice of a fine by the country's data protection watchdog.
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'Who are you!?' - Medvedev fumes at umpire before later retiring
Daniil Medvedev accused the umpire of 'intimidating' him after he received a court violation for 'lack of effort'
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'Who are you!?' - Medvedev fumes at umpire before later retiring
Daniil Medvedev accused the umpire of 'intimidating' him after he received a court violation for 'lack of effort'
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Emily Blunt and Sag-Aftra join film industry condemnation of ‘AI actor’ Tilly Norwood
US actors’ union joins stars in opposition to Norwood, which it says was created ‘using stolen performances’The controversy around the “AI actor” Tilly Norwood continues to grow, after the actors’...
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Amanjot survives four drop catches to hit 57
Amanjot Kaur hits 57 and survives four drop catches as India fight back against Sri Lanka at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
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Making High Fidelity Fluxgate Cores for Space Science and Space Weather Missions
A NASA-sponsored team at the University of Iowa (UI) is restoring and advancing the nation’s capability to make high-fidelity magnetic field measurements needed to investigate space weather that ca...
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The Blink Arc Can Merge Two Security Cameras for a 180-Degree View
Amazon-owned Blink debuted new cameras with 2K resolution and an accessory that enables a wider field of view.
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Here's what a shutdown means for Smithsonian museums, memorials and the zoo
History tells us visitors will likely find shuttered doors at major cultural institutions. But they will also find plenty of alternatives.
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‘Too soothing’: why have music-hating art duo Gilbert & George gone orchestra mad?
They once described music as ‘the enemy’. But their warts-and-all paintings of sex, money, race and religion are now being given a soundtrack by the Philharmonia. The great contrarians explain allG...
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Palestinians in Gaza react to Trump plan on ending Israel’s war
Palestinians in Gaza have been reacting to US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to bring an end to the war on Gaza.
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US comedians defend decision to play in Saudi Arabia: ‘They’re paying me enough to look the other way’
Usual supporters of free speech are under fire for signing on to Riyadh festival despite the government’s human rights abusesBilled as “the biggest comedy festival in the world”, the inaugural Riya...
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Watch: What do Gazans and Israelis think of Trump's plan?
People in Gaza and Jerusalem share their reactions to the US president's new strategy for ending the war.
bbc.com
Muir waives right to anonymity over banned coach
Olympic 1500m silver medallist Laura Muir has waived her right to anonymity regarding a case involving a former coach who has been banned for three years for serious misconduct.
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Composite gets backing from NFDG for its cross-browser agent tool
The central pitch of AI browsers like Perplexity’s Comet, Opera’s Neon, and The Browser Company’s Dia is that they’ll help you complete daily tasks more efficiently. While t...
techcrunch.com
CommanderAI says it’s building the Salesforce for the waste management industry
CommanderAI built an AI-driven CRM and sales prospecting platform that continues the nuances of the waste management industry.
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‘I don’t worry about traditionalists’: Rishab Sharma, the sitar maestro earning millions of followers for his mindful music
The youngest of Ravi Shankar’s sitar disciples was broken by grief – then his instrument saved him. He’s now on a mission to improve mental health with his peaceful artistry‘I want to be the slowes...
theguardian.com
Pope Leo Plans to Speak on Climate Change
Leo’s speech this week may show whether he is inheriting his predecessor’s language on climate, or taking a different path.
nytimes.com
What went wrong and what needs to happen next for the U.S. Ryder Cup team
Who should be the next captain for Team USA? How can Scottie Scheffler turn around his Ryder Cup record? We answer some of the biggest questions facing the U.S. ahead of 2027.
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Dolphins star Hill out for season
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is out for the season with torn ligaments in his knee after injuring it during his side's 27-21 win over the New York Jets.
skysports.com
Adobe’s video editing app Premiere arrives on iPhones
Adobe's Premiere app is available on mobile devices, offering a variety of editing features, including some that are AI-powered.
techcrunch.com
Google's Latest AI Ransomware Defense Only Goes So Far
Google has launched a new AI-based protection in Drive for desktop that can shut down an attack before it spreads—but its benefits have their limits.
wired.com
'Too old for mind games' - Gauff and Bencic clash
French Open champion Coco Gauff comes through an on-court clash with opponent Belinda Bencic to reach the China Open quarter-finals.
bbc.com
Dunkley ready to shine at world cup after 'rollercoaster' England journey
Sophia Dunkley's sparkling past few months have left her confidence at an all-time high heading into the Women's World Cup, despite the England batter's run-in with cricket's "cruel" nature.
skysports.com
For Netanyahu, avoiding a peace deal may now be worse than agreeing one
Trump is asking the Israeli PM to risk his government but dangling the prospect of a historic legacy, writes Lucy Williamson.
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Key takeaways from US President Trump’s ‘Gaza peace plan’
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they agree on a new Gaza peace deal.
aljazeera.com
25 years since the killing of Muhammad al-Durrah in Gaza
It’s been 25 years since video of Israel’s killing of Palestinian boy Muhammad al-Durrah was seen around the world.
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India collapse as Ranaweera takes three wickets in five balls
Sri Lanka bowler Inoka Ranaweera takes three wickets in five balls to reduce hosts India to 121-5 in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
bbc.com
DoorDash rolls out creator program for short-form videos, adds AI features and dine-in rewards
People in 20 U.S. cities — including Atlanta, Austin, Miami, and San Francisco — can now apply to become a DoorDash Creator.
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DoorDash unveils Dot, its autonomous robot built to deliver your food
DoorDash's 350-pound autonomous vehicle will hold your food in its robot mouth as it drives 20 miles per hour to deliver it to you.
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DoorDash’s New Delivery Robot Rolls Out Into the Big, Cruel World
The hype around delivery robots has fizzled, but DoorDash is still determined to launch Dot, an adorable red bot. It can ride on roads and in bike lanes, where it will face daunting challenges.
wired.com
Russia’s Military Budget Shrinks as War Costs Hit Kremlin’s Economic Limits
The Kremlin last month. State spending on national defense is projected to go down next year to around $155 billion from more than $160 billion.
nytimes.com
Muir's former coach Young banned for 'serious misconduct'
Olympic silver medallist Laura Muir says she has put a "difficult chapter firmly behind" her after her former coach Andrew Young is banned for three years for "serious misconduct".
bbc.com
UK polls suggest Starmer is deeply unpopular. Can he survive another year?
Having led Labour to victory last year, the premier is struggling to build trust with his voters.
aljazeera.com
Liverpool poet Brian Patten dies at 79
His poetry often explored love and relationships and he wrote books for children including Gargling With JellyBrian Patten, who made his name in the 1960s as one of the most prominent Liverpool poe...
theguardian.com
Nothing launches AI tool for building mini apps using prompts
Nothing on Monday revealed Playground, an AI tool that lets users create apps with simple text prompts and deploy them to a platform of sorts known as Essential Apps.
techcrunch.com
'28 Women's Final Four moving to Colts' stadium
The NCAA's decision to move the 2028 Women's Final Four to Lucas Oil Stadium instead of Gainbridge Fieldhouse will add approximately 13,000 seats.
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Qatar ‘optimistic’ about Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Qatar says that it is ‘truly optimistic’ about US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
aljazeera.com
Nigel Farage a ‘snake oil salesman’ comparable to Andrew Tate, says No 10 chief secretary
Ministers signal Labour will take stronger approach to attacking Reform rather than just ‘respond to crazy things they’re saying’UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer’s new No 10 enforcer h...
theguardian.com
'We want her back', Wes Streeting praises Rayner at Labour conference
The audience at Labour conference applaud the health secretary after he praises his former cabinet colleague.
bbc.com
Turkiye to join Gaza mediation talks in Doha, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hailed Trump for his efforts to broker ceasefire and 'halting the bloodshed'.
aljazeera.com
With 'drug boat' strikes, Trump leans into war on terror tactic against cartels
The administration's approach to drug cartels relies — at least in part — on a blueprint for military strikes that mirror those waged during the global war on terrorism after the Sept. 11, 2001 att...
npr.org
Gen Z protests across Morocco over World Cup spending and reforms
Hundreds of young Moroccans staged rare anti-government protests across major cities, demanding state money to be spent
aljazeera.com
Mr Blake at Your Service review – John Malkovich does worst French accent ever in baffling comedy misfire
Gilles Legardinie’s broad dramedy set in a chateau, co-starring Fanny Ardant and Émilie Dequenne, is an ordeal to watch. Sacré bleu! This truly bizarre film has a substantial reserve of goodwill to...
theguardian.com
Whoop opens blood-testing service to what it says is a 350,000-person waitlist
Whoop Advanced Labs marries subscription blood tests with its fitness device monitoring for tech-powered wellness advice.
techcrunch.com
Asus TUF Gaming T500 PC Review: Great for New PC Gamers
This compact gaming desktop has great value and a solid upgrade path.
wired.com
Poll: Republicans get more of the blame than Democrats for a potential shutdown
As a government shutdown becomes more likely, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows even though President Trump has a low approval rating, just 1 in 4 approve of how Democrats in Congress are doing.
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Seventh MotoGP title 'the most difficult challenge of my career'
World champion Marc Marquez tells BBC Sport that winning his seventh MotoGP title was "the most difficult challenge" of his career.
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Alcaraz wins eighth title of season in Tokyo
World number one Carlos Alcaraz beats Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 at the Japan Open to win his eighth ATP title of the year.
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Hull KR, Wigan Warriors, Leigh Leopards, St Helens on path to Grand Final glory
Finals season is here and you can watch every dramatic moment from Super League, live on Sky Sports...
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Video shows bomb blast at Pakistan paramilitary HQ
Video from Pakistan shows an explosion outside a paramilitary headquarters in Quetta.
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The revolution will be in VistaVision: what are the politics of One Battle After Another?
Paul Thomas Anderson’s thrilling new film has irked some on the right and galvanised others on the left – but its politics are more complicated than they initially seemAbout two dozen movies have t...
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UK’s digital ID cards spark debate over immigration control and privacy
The UK government plans to introduce digital ID cards to curb illegal immigration which is facing strong opposition.
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Gordon, 42, returns for Scotland's World Cup qualifiers
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has recalled goalkeeper Craig Gordon to his squad for October's World Cup qualifiers.
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LIVE: Trump, Hegseth to meet top US military officers at Quantico
Hundreds of military leaders have been summoned from all over the world to a Virginia base with little notice.
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War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, September 2025
Updates from September 2025 on the civil war in Sudan between the SAF and the RSF, now well into its third year.
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Tribesmen in India’s northeast protest mega-dam plan to counter China
Tribes in Arunachal Pradesh state fear displacement as the dam is planned as a response to China's upstream project.
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Saudi fund, Kushner’s firm to buy games maker Electronic Arts in $55bn deal
Battlefield and Madden NFL developer agrees to sell itself in a deal that would be largest leveraged buyout in history.
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‘If you get it wrong, it’s sacrilegious!’ TV’s problem with Irish accents
From James Norton’s ‘terror’ at playing a Dubliner in House of Guinness to Helen Mirren doing an impersonation so atrocious it went viral – why do actors struggle to play people from Ireland?Puttin...
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Wild ink Kaprizov to largest contact in NHL history
The Wild have signed left wing Kirill Kaprizov to an NHL-record eight-year, $136 million contract extension through the 2033-34 season.
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Amanjot impresses as India beat Sri Lanka in rain-affected World Cup opener
Amanjot Kaur scored her maiden Women's Cricket World Cup half-century as India began their campaign with a 59-run victory (DLS Method) over Sri Lanka in a rain-affected opening encounter in Guwahati.
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Anthropic Will Use Claude Chats for Training Data. Here’s How to Opt Out
Anthropic is starting to train its models on new Claude chats. If you’re using the bot and don’t want your chats used as training data, here’s how to opt out.
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Gordon returns for Scotland World Cup qualifiers
Craig Gordon returns to the Scotland squad for the home World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Belarus, despite the veteran goalkeeper not playing this season.
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Lam available for Leigh in semis despite 'unacceptable language' charge
Leigh Leopards star halfback Lachlan Lam is available for his side's Super League semi-final against Wigan Warriors on Friday despite still facing an 'unacceptable language' charge.
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Lady Gaga review – from skeletons to sexy plague doctors, this is a glorious, ridiculous spectacle
O2 Arena, LondonMove over Chappell Roan – Gaga’s eighth world tour is a full-blooded return to OTT camp, with a Nietzschean nemesis and a zombified crowd of fans driven berserk with gleeLady Gaga’s...
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The Kitchen Brigade review – heartfelt French cooking comedy shows migrants the ropes
A bunch of young immigrants are taught the the power of kitchen discipline by a white-saviour chef – but it’s a bit past its sell-by dateSticky, super sweet and messy as the remains of a smashed bo...
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India face Sri Lanka in Women's World Cup opener LIVE!
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'It's the best place to be' - Saliba signs new long-term contract with Arsenal
William Saliba has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.
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Saliba hoping to 'become best' after signing new deal
William Saliba says he has decided to stay at Arsenal because boss Mikel Arteta and his staff can help him "become the best" defender in the world.
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Former US vaccine chief says RFK Jr is a ‘chaos agent’
Former vaccine chief says the US health department is led by a ‘chaos agent’ trying to dismantle public health.
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The Chance to Save Myanmar
U.S. economic tools can counter both the junta and China.
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The Chance to Save Myanmar
U.S. economic tools can counter both the junta and China.
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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
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Chinese woman convicted after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure
UK police seized crypto worth over £5bn from Zhimin Qian, who was known as 'the goddess of wealth'.
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With New U.S. Proposal to End Gaza War, a Rare Moment of Triumph for Netanyahu
President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel outside the White House in Washington on Monday.
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Pollen holds a secret that could save honeybees
Scientists have discovered that pollen is a hidden source of natural medicine for honeybees. Symbiotic bacteria called Streptomyces produce antimicrobial compounds that fight deadly bee and plant p...
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Tilly Norwood: how scared should we be of the viral AI ‘actor’?
A bunch of code is being pushed as the next Scarlett Johansson, a creation that is already causing pushback from real human actorsIt takes a lot to be the most controversial figure in Hollywood, es...
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Ukraine’s Troops Rely on a Secretive Ammunition Program. Now It’s in Doubt.
A Ukrainian soldier near Pokrovsk, Ukraine, last year. The country depends heavily on Western military support to fight the Russian invasion.
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Lost Atoms review – Frantic Assembly scale the highs and lows of a very modern romance
Curve theatre, LeicesterIn a moving memory play, Anna Jordan charts the course of a relationship which begins with the sharing of a mobile hotspotMost of us simply dig up memories but the couple in...
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How War-Crime Accusations Against Green Berets Were Denied and Buried
Green Berets with the Third Special Forces Group at a training exercise in North Carolina in May.
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Did a Green Beret Unit Commit One of the Worst U.S. War Crimes in Decades?
Neamatullah, 45, the brother of two men who were detained and executed by US Special Forces and their proxies in 2012, visits the site where his brothers were found outside the walls of their base...
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Wales recall Ramsey for Belgium and England games
Wales recall captain Aaron Ramsey for October's World Cup qualifier against Belgium and friendly with England.
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Our world is hurtling into climate disaster and what do politicians give us? Oilfields and new runways | Bill McGuire
In the name of ‘pragmatism’, green measures are being ditched, net zero derided. Be very clear: without slashing emissions we are in deep, deep troubleThe hope that followed the signing of the Pari...
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Keir Starmer to announce NHS ‘online hospital’ to help cut waiting lists
Labour says service will deliver up to 8.5m extra NHS appointments in its first three years UK politics live – latest updatesA new “online hospital” will deliver millions of appointments and help c...
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How the Thunder helped heal Oklahoma City 30 years after unimaginable terror
For 30 years, the Oklahoma City bombing -- the most devastating act of homegrown terrorism in history -- has been seared into the identity of the city. Since 2008, the Thunder have been trying to h...
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Venezuela’s Maduro ready to declare state of emergency if US attacks
Maduro also gives himself special powers to mobilise army and give it authority over public services and oil industry.
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The Drowned review – atmospheric horror of art thieves holed up on the sea shore is an off-kilter bad dream
Following an art heist, three men arrive at a remote safe house, only to discover that their female accomplice is missingWhen a gang of thieves rock up at a remote shoreline location after stealing...
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Opera launches its AI-centric Neon browser
Neon will write code snippets, includes an agent that will do tasks for you, and handles repeatable prompts.
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Israeli soldiers detain Palestinian children for ‘spying’ in West Bank
Israeli soldiers were filmed detaining two Palestinian children in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank,
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UN General Assembly: What did world leaders say about Israel’s war on Gaza?
Here’s what world leaders said during the 80th UNGA session about Israel’s war on Gaza.
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Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare
The health secretary says "it's not happening", as ministers face questions about the prospect of tax rises.
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Barcelona-PSG rematch will thrill the world, but take a heavy toll on Luis Enrique
Seventeen months ago, Luis Enrique showed the world what his PSG were capable of by beating Barcelona, but it was a victory that came at a price.
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Streeting rejects reports that Reeves will impose VAT on private healthcare in budget – UK politics live
Health secretary is due to speak at the Labour conference after announcing plans for an ‘online hospital’ aimed at cutting waiting timesGood morning. Keir Starmer is delivering his speech to the La...
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Typhoon Bualoi kills dozens in Vietnam and Philippines
The deadly storm forces tens of thousands to evacuate and destroys thousands of homes.
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2025 MLB playoffs: Our predictions from the wild cards to the World Series
Which will be the last team standing in October? Our MLB experts predict which teams will win each series of the postseason.
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Grading college football's new coordinators, from Matt Patricia to Tom Allen
Several playoff contenders made big coaching changes in the offseason. Are they working out?
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Quiz: Get to know stars of Women's Cricket World Cup
How much do you know about Women's World Cup stars?
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Is there such a thing as a ‘problem shark’? Plan to catch repeat biters divides scientists
Some experts think a few sharks may be responsible for a disproportionate number of attacks. Should they be hunted down?First was the French tourist, killed while swimming off Saint-Martin in Decem...
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What next for Red Roses who broke records and ruled the world?
The all-conquering Red Roses lifted the World Cup with a 33-13 mauling of Canada with their dominance of the sport also reflected in a 33-Test winning run - so what's next?
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,314
Here are the key events on day 1,314 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Australia's Maxwell injured in net training mishap
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell suffers a fractured arm in training and has been ruled him out of the T20 series against New Zealand.
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Dolphins end drought with first win of the season
Highlights from the Week Four matchup between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins during the 2025 season.
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Dolphins star Hill has scans on 'dislocated knee'
Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill was hospitalised overnight and had scans on a 'dislocated knee' during the 27-21 win over the New York Jets.
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School collapse in Indonesia leaves one student dead, 38 missing
Indonesia's National Agency for Disaster Management says 77 victims taken to hospitals for treatment.
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Russian mum and children found living in Indian cave return home
The woman and her daughters had been sent to a foreigners' detention centre after they were found in July.
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‘Out on a damn limb’: the daredevil photography of Lee Miller – in pictures
A fearless war photographer, a peerless surrealist, a chronicler of Egypt and Syria … a new exhibition at Tate Britain explores how Lee Miller became one of the most urgent voices of 20th-century a...
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Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon review – his first novel in 12 years tunes into rising fascism in the US
The 88-year-old’s jaunty whodunnit, set during the prohibition era, features clowns, Nazis and a missing cheese heiressEverything is connected in Shadow Ticket, Thomas Pynchon’s fleet-footed noir f...
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The Severed Sun review – folk-horror nightmare that harks back to The Crucible
A widow with an ungodly secret challenges the patriarchal abuse of an oppressive religious community in Dean Puckett’s English chillerHere is an atmospherically shot English folk horror from first-...
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Europe's 'best captain' Donald leaves door open for third Ryder Cup
Luke Donald has refused to rule out a third stint as Ryder Cup captain, having already cemented his Ryder Cup legend status by guiding Team Europe to a historic victory in New York.
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World Cup memories, Chelsea youngsters and play-off heroics | Five EFL stories
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Dolphins seal first win but Hill leaves field injured
The Miami Dolphins overcome an injury to Tyreek Hill to register their first win of the season against the New York Jets in Florida.
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New rocket fuel compound packs 150% more energy
A new boron-rich compound, manganese diboride, delivers much higher energy density than current solid-rocket materials while remaining stable until intentionally ignited. Its power comes from an un...
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Dolphins beat Jets for first win of NFL season but lose star man Hill to injury
Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 27-21 for their first win of the season but it came at a cost with wide receiver Tyreek Hill appearing to sustain a serious knee injury.
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TV tonight: from Nashville with love – the extraordinary story of Taylor Swift
Journalists, insiders and Swifties tell the tale of the world’s biggest pop star in a two-part documentary. Plus: Waldemar Januszczak unveils the long history of erotic art. Here’s what to watch th...
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Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill suffers severe knee injury against Jets in NFL
The Miami Dolphins wide receiver suffered what is believed to be a season-ending injury against the New York Jets.
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‘Operation Sindoor’: How cricket became latest India-Pakistan weapon of war
The India-Pakistan rivalry turned the Asia Cup into a battlefield for nationalist politics. Is there hope for change?
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New online NHS hospital service by 2027, PM to promise
Patients will get the option of digital support when GPs refer them but only for certain conditions.
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The hidden forces inside diamonds that could make tech 1,000x faster
A team of physicists has discovered that virtual charges, which exist only during brief interactions with light, play a critical role in ultrafast material responses. Using attosecond pulses on dia...
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Now we know what patriotism means to Shabana Mahmood – can she harness that to unite rather than divide us? | Gaby Hinsliff
The home secretary’s immigration plan is framed in punitive terms. But at least she is wrestling the debate back towards integration and belongingIn Twickenham, at the weekend, the crowd was a sea...
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Biomethane not viable for widespread use in UK home heating, report finds
Gas derived from farm waste can meet only 18% of current gas demand by 2050, despite claims of fossil fuel lobbyists, study findsGas derived from farm waste will never be an alternative to the wide...
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Government to shut down after midnight barring last minute breakthrough in Congress
Democrats and Republicans have been unable to resolve an impasse over federal healthcare spending. The government will shutdown at the end of the day on Tuesday barring a last-minute breakthrough.
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Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona plan big move for Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez
Barcelona have set their sights on signing Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez next summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Chad Powers review – Glen Powell gives one of the most magnetic and magical performances in memory
This goofy sports sitcom may sound like a Ted Lasso retread, but Powell turns a wacky premise into something funny, moving, deliberately uncomfortable … and totally irresistible. What a feat!You do...
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YouTube to pay $24.5m to settle lawsuit over Trump’s account suspension
Video platform settles lawsuit filed in response to Trump's suspension over the January 6, 2021, riot at US Capitol.
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Have Trump and Netanyahu really agreed on a Gaza peace plan? Key takeaways
They say they have, but on Gaza's security and long-term governance, Netanyahu appears to differ from the plan.
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Masquerade review – Phantom of the Opera is back with a new gimmick
218 West 57th Street, New YorkAn immersive, experiential reworking of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running musical turns it into something resembling a mostly fun theme park rideAnyone put off by the...
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Peace Broker, Arms Supplier: China’s Dual Roles in a Deadly Conflict
A Y-20 transport aircraft, the type used to send arms to Cambodia, at an air show in Zhuhai, China, last year.
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Glenn blasts 'disappointing' Jets after sloppy loss
After watching 60 minutes of error-strewn football, New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn ripped into his winless team with a locker-room rant that was heard in the adjacent media room.
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Clive Palmer’s multi-billion dollar claims make a mockery of a tribunal that allows foreign investors to challenge court decisions
The billionaire’s last three cases are part of a growing global list from fossil fuel companies against government decisions to reduce carbon emissionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily...
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Release date set as The Simpsons movie returns for sequel after two decades
The film will be released in 2027, 20 years after the first, which was based on the much-loved cartoon seriesA sequel to The Simpsons Movie has been announced, nearly two decades after the first fi...
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Lally Weymouth, Globe-Trotting Reporter and Scion of Graham Family, Dies at 82
Lally Weymouth, with Norman Benzaquen, in 2019. She carved out a notable journalism career separate from her family, which owned The Washington Post for 80 years.
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World’s major cities hit by 25% leap in extremely hot days since the 1990s
Capitals from London to Tokyo need urgent action to protect people from deadly high temperatures, analysts sayThe world’s biggest capital cities are now sweltering under 25% more extremely hot days...
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LIVE: Israel kills 39 in Gaza as Hamas reviews Trump’s proposal to end war
Palestinians in Gaza said the proposal raises questions around implementation as Israeli attacks continued on Monday.