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Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-10-01
Israel intercepts Gaza Sumud flotilla vessels: What we know so far
Global Sumud Flotilla had been pressing forward with its mission to break Israel's siege of Gaza.
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Israel kills journalist Yahia Barzaq known for his newborn baby portraits
An Israeli air strike has killed journalist Yahia Barzaq, who was known for his creative portraits of newborn children.
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Instagram head says company is not using your microphone to listen to you. (With AI data, it won’t need to.)
Instagram leader Adam Mosseri says the company is not secretly listening to your conversations. At least, not through the microphone.
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South African Politician Julius Malema, Subject of Trump Attacks, Is Convicted of Gun Charge
Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters in South Africa, addressed supporters at a rally in South Africa in 2023.
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London Police Chief Apologizes Over Officers’ ‘Reprehensible’ Behavior
Commissioner Mark Rowley of the Metropolitan Police speaking to the news media at New Scotland Yard in London in February.
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Jane Goodall: the conservationist who communed with chimps – video obituary
The world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91, her institute has said.Born in London in 1934, Goodall began researching free-living chimpanzees in Tanzania in 1960. In 197...
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Edward T. Blake, 80, Dies; Forensic Expert Sparked Innocence Movement
He was the first to use PCR testing on crime-scene DNA, inspiring a practice that has freed thousands of wrongfully convicted people.
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Newcastle dynamism shows a 'return to best style'
Newcastle United record their biggest Champions League win against Union Saint-Gilloise and show they belong at Europe's top table.
bbc.com
Refugees to face longer route to UK settlement rights
Details of the new conditions refugees will have to meet are to be set out later in the autumn.
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How Broken Politics Breaks Courts
Outside Brazil’s Supreme Court, last month.
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Chelsea edge past Benfica on Mourinho return to Stamford Bridge
Jose Mourinho's latest return to Stamford Bridge ends in frustration as Chelsea secure a narrow Champions League victory over his new club Benfica thanks to Richard Rios' first-half own goal.
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World champion Crocker can dominate division - Frampton
IBF world welterweight champion Lewis Crocker "can dominate the division for a while", believes two-weight world champion Carl Frampton.
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Smith triumphs over nine-dart star Rock in Players Championship final
Ross Smith clinched his second ProTour title of 2025 at Players Championship 29, overcoming Josh Rock - who hit a nine-darter on route to Wednesday's thrilling final in Leicester.
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Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall dies aged 91
Dr Goodall was a world-leading expert on chimpanzees and a renowned conservationist.
bbc.com
Protesters and police clash as Morocco unrest escalates
Police vehicles were filmed ramming into protesters as anti-government demonstrations escalated in Morocco on Tuesday.
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Anker offered to pay Eufy camera owners to share videos for training its AI
Hundreds of Eufy customers have donated hundreds of thousands of videos to train the company’s AI systems.
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World Cup kick-offs likely to be after midnight in UK
Fifa are likely to schedule World Cup matches involving major European nations after midnight UK time next year in an effort to combat heat issues that affected the recent Club World Cup.
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Morocco arrests hundreds of protesters as rallies turn violent
Members of Moroccan security forces and civilians reported hurt as youth antigovernment protests turn violent.
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Bentancur close to new Spurs deal - Thursday's gossip
Tottenham are close to agreeing a new contract with Rodrigo Bentancur, while Manchester City and Real Madrid are monitoring Michael Olise, plus more.
bbc.com
Watch: Jane Goodall tells BBC how she became interested in animals
The animal rights activist has died aged 91, after a pioneering career studying chimps.
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Jane Goodall, conservationist and chimpanzee expert, dies aged 91
The Jane Goodall Institute says famed primatologist died in California during US speaking tour.
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California’s new AI safety law shows regulation and innovation don’t have to clash
“Are bills like SB 53 the thing that will stop us from beating China? No,” said Adam Billen, vice president of public policy at youth-led advocacy group Encode AI. “I think it is just genuinely int...
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Activists Say Israel Has Intercepted Boats Headed to Gaza With Aid
One of the Global Sumud Flotilla’s boats in waters off Greece last week.
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Israeli navy tells Gaza flotilla to change course as activists say boats intercepted
The Global Sumud Flotilla says military personnel had boarded some vessels.
bbc.com
Gordon shines as Newcastle thrash Union SG in Champions League
Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon scored twice from the spot in a 4-0 win at Union Saint-Gilloise as Eddie Howe's side recorded their first victory in this season's Champions League.
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Hollywood is not taking kindly to the AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood
Tilly Norwood is not real, but the company that created her hopes that she's the first of many AI-generated stars.
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Chamath warns retail investors to avoid his new SPAC
The SPAC King's newest, dubbed "American Exceptionalism," went public with $345 million. But Chamath doesn't want people to buy shares.
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Danish PM warns that Russia is waging hybrid war on Europe
EU leaders meet in Denmark after a series of drone incidents near the country’s airports and military bases.
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Israel begins to intercept Global Sumud Flotilla vessels
Activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla shared a video they said showed Israeli vessels intercepting the fleet.
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Gardner hits ton as Australia begin World Cup defence with New Zealand victory
Ash Gardner smashed the third-fastest century in Women's Cricket World Cup history as Australia launched their title defence with an 89-run win over New Zealand.
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Global Sumud Flotilla sails into ‘high-risk zone’ near Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet has sailed into the "high-risk zone."
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Eastwood named Cadillac Formula 1 simulator driver
Northern Ireland's Charlie Eastwood is named as one of three simulator drivers for Cadillac's new Formula 1 team.
bbc.com
Why California’s new AI safety law succeeded where SB 1047 failed
California just made history as the first state to require AI safety transparency from the biggest labs in the industry. Governor Newsom signed SB 53 into law this week, mandating that AI giants li...
techcrunch.com
OpenAI's New Sora App Lets You Deepfake Yourself for Entertainment
OpenAI’s latest app encourages users to generate a personal digital avatar and scroll AI-generated videos of themselves and their friends.
wired.com
Germany arrests three men suspected of targeting Jewish institutions
The men are suspected of of being 'foreign operatives' for Hamas and will appear in court Thursday, prosecutors say.
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Jane Goodall, Eminent Primatologist Who Chronicled the Lives of Chimps, Dies at 91
Jane Goodall attracted immense attention and respect among researchers with her account of the lives of Flo, David Graybeard, Fifi and other members of the troop of primates she had observed in Eas...
nytimes.com
Top clubs should be 'protected at all costs' - Wagner
Birmingham City owner Tom Wagner says lower-league clubs should not take too much in pyramid payments and allow the biggest teams in England to drive global interest.
bbc.com
OpenAI’s new social app is filled with terrifying Sam Altman deepfakes
OpenAI's Sora app makes it too easy for people to create misleading AI content.
techcrunch.com
Chatbots Play With Your Emotions to Avoid Saying Goodbye
A Harvard Business School study shows that several AI companions use various tricks to keep a conversation from ending.
wired.com
Exclusive: Mira Murati’s Stealth AI Lab Launches Its First Product
Thinking Machines Lab, led by a group of prominent former OpenAI researchers, is betting that fine tuning cutting-edge models will be the next frontier in AI.
wired.com
Germany arrests suspected Hamas members over alleged attack plot
The three men are accused of planning attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions in Germany, federal prosecutors says.
bbc.com
Betting buzz: Ravens swing from favorite to underdog amid Jackson injury rumors
Amid speculation around Lamar Jackson's hamstring injury, the Ravens have swung from favorite to underdogs on Sunday.
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Australia begin title defence with win over New Zealand
Australia's Ash Gardner hits a 77-ball century as the defending champions secure an 89-run victory in their opening match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup against New Zealand.
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The Guardian view on working-class representation in the arts: Manchester can lead the way | Editorial
A pioneering enquiry in the north-west can help deliver fresh solutions to a national problem. Amid deepening social divisions, it takes on a vital taskThe gradual gentrification of Britain’s creat...
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Short-handed PSG rally to beat Barcelona again
Gonçalo Ramos scored late in second-half stoppage time to give Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 win over Barcelona at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday night.
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UK government resumes row with Apple by demanding access to British users’ data
New access order by Home Office would seek access to the tech company’s encrypted cloud backupsThe UK government has renewed its confrontation with Apple over access to customer data by demanding a...
theguardian.com
Firms run by former diplomats and ex-Tory chief first to appear on influence register
Firms run by two ex-British envoys and an ex-chief of staff to the Conservatives listed on the Foreign Influence Registration SchemeFirms run by two former British ambassadors and an ex-chief of st...
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Conspiracy theories and accusations fly as Labour’s Farage fever rattles Reform | John Crace
Fearless Nige and his mates’ unhinged reaction to Starmer’s speech suggests he can dish it out but he can’t take itCould it be that, like most narcissists, Nigel Farage is actually a bit thin-skinn...
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Waymo can keep testing robotaxis in NYC until end of 2025
Waymo's permit to test autonomous vehicles in New York City has been extended to the end of the year, giving the company a few more months to make it big in the Big Apple.
techcrunch.com
Australia start World Cup title defence with win
Ash Gardner strikes a superb lower-order century as Australia begin the defence of their Women's World Cup title with a 89-run victory over New Zealand in Indore.
bbc.com
Marvellous Devine century gives Australia brief scare
Sophie Devine hits twelve fours and three sixes on her way to a brilliant 112 run innings as New Zealand briefly threaten Australia during their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match at Holkar Stadiu...
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Fitzpatrick hits back at PGA chief for 'offensive' claims about Europe fans
Matt Fitzpatrick dismissed "offensive" suggestions from PGA of America president Don Rea that the hostile Ryder Cup atmosphere in New York was similar in Rome two years ago.
skysports.com
Supreme Court temporarily blocks Fed Governor Cook firing
High court to hear arguments in January on whether Cook will lose her job but says she may stay in her post until then.
aljazeera.com
'We'll be unstoppable' - Gibbs-White waiting for Forest to click
Nottingham Forest will be "unstoppable" once they click under new manager Ange Postecoglou, says midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.
bbc.com
Pope Leo Calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided Moment
Pope Leo spoke at a conference on fighting climate change in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on Wednesday.
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Rodgers urges fans to back the team in EL as more protests planned
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Skeleton orgies, breast-kneaders and five-metre-high penises: Marina Abramović on her most daring show ever
The great performance artist reveals all about her new four-hour Balkan Erotic Epic – a wild reinvention of ancient rituals that is sure to shock, move and amuse audiencesMarina Abramović is sittin...
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Meet the end-of-life planning startup co-founded by NBA All Star Russell Westbrook
Eazewell helps families navigate end-of-life planning, from coordinating a funeral to cancelling someone's mail, with the help of AI.
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Sources: Gusto paid $600M to acquire Guideline, plans to divest customers linked to rivals
While the HR Tech Guideline was last valued at $1.15 billion, the sale will likely yield a profit for most investors.
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Sen. Cortez Masto explains why she broke ranks with democrats on shutdown vote
Three Senate Democrats broke with their party and voted with Republicans to fund the government and avert a shut down. One of them, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, explains her reasoning.
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Prickly Pear Health will showcase how it’s helping women’s brain health at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Prickly Pear Health provides medical support for women’s brain health, a voice-first, AI-powered companion that helps women in their 30s to 50s navigate the hormonal changes that affect brain health.
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LIVE: A least 61 killed as Global Sumud Flotilla nears Gaza
At least 61 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as a flotilla of more than 50 ships carrying aid approach.
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Hunter S Thompson's death to be reviewed by US investigators 20 years later
Investigators will review the writer's 2005 death, which was ruled a suicide, at the family's request though there in no new evidence of foul play.
bbc.com
'Focus and reset' - the bracelets keeping Bell on track
England seamer Lauren Bell tells BBC Sport about preparing for her first 50-over World Cup and how wearing home-made bracelets gets the best out of her.
bbc.com
Israel 'tightens siege' of Gaza City as Hamas reviews Trump peace plan
The defence minister warns Palestinians to leave, saying those remaining will be considered "terrorists and supporters of terror".
bbc.com
Labour considering charging workers for employment tribunal claims, sources say
Exclusive: Reintroducing tribunal fees would be ‘a gift for bad bosses’, says TUC chief Paul NowakWorkers could be charged a fee to take their bosses to court under plans being explored by Labour a...
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'Even Schumacher made mistakes' - Stella backs Piastri to bounce back
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella compared world championship leader Oscar Piastri to seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher as he backed the Australian to bounce back from an error-fi...
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Creative machines and where AI meets imagination at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Discover how AI is co-creating the future of storytelling, video, and animation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, with Prateek Dixit, Nikola Todorovic, and Soyoung Lee. Join with a group and save up to 2...
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Deta’s Surf app is an amalgamation of an AI browser and NotebookLM
A startup called Deta is releasing a new app called Surf, which is a remix of an AI browser and NotebookLM
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'I try not to get hit much!' Student, boxing champ & Olympic hopeful Omojor
Computer science student by day, champion boxer by night, Divine Omojor is not a typical fighter.
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Kevin Hart’s VC firm leads $35M Series B for weight-loss app Simple
Simple is an AI-powered health coaching app that helps people lose weight.
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No thrown tables, just dedication - Clarke
Heavyweights Frazer Clarke and Jeamie Tshikeva expect "war" from one another in their heavyweight fight on 25 October.
bbc.com
Why was former DR Congo president Kabila sentenced to death?
A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has sentenced ex-President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia.
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UK government tries again to access encrypted Apple customer data: report
The U.K. Home Office is seeking access to Apple users’ encrypted iCloud backups for a second time, after an earlier attempt failed earlier this year.
techcrunch.com
Data breach at Canadian airline WestJet affects 1.2M passengers
The June data breach of Canada’s second largest airline WestJet was blamed on the Scattered Spider hacking group.
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Hunter S Thompson’s death to be reviewed more than 20 years later
The journalist and author’s wife requested ‘fresh look’ from Colorado FBI, after his death was ruled a suicide in 2005The death of Hunter S Thompson is set to be reviewed, more than 20 years after...
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This play’s still the thing! Hamlet at the National Theatre – in pictures
Olivier award-winner Hiran Abeysekera plays the Prince of Denmark in a new staging of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Tristram Kenton follows rehearsals Continue reading...
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Plimmer out for diamond duck in 'calamitous' start for New Zealand
Georgia Plimmer is run out without facing a delivery on her ODI World Cup debut in a "calamitous" start for New Zealand during their opening World Cup match against Australia.
bbc.com
Why the enormous Saudi-led deal to acquire EA matters, whether you play games or not
In this week’s newsletter: The private equity effort to acquire the makers of Fifa and more is the biggest deal in gaming history – financially and morallyWhen Microsoft announced its intention to...
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Final 3 days to score extra discounts on community passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Only 3 days left to lock in even bigger savings on group passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025! Exclusive to founders and investors, save up to 20% on groups of 4–9 until Friday, October 3 at 11:59 p.m...
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Trump freezes $18 billion in funding for NYC, home to key Democratic leaders
On the first day of the federal government shutdown, the Trump administration froze "roughly $18 billion" in infrastructure projects for New York City, home to two of Trump's Democratic congression...
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Video: Rescue & recovery efforts continue after Philippines earthquake
Rescuers in the Philippines are searching for survivors and retrieving bodies after an earthquake struck.
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Cheapo review – tense two-hander about teens under the influence of online misogyny
Òran Mór, GlasgowKaty Nixon’s unsettling play explores the shadowy rules adolescents live by as friends navigate manipulation, secrets and the pressures of conformingThere is an unexpected inversio...
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Capturing resilience in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan’s earthquake aftermath, Sorin Furcoi captures both the loss and the hope of people rebuilding.
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OpenAI ropes in Samsung, SK Hynix to source memory chips for Stargate
OpenAI has struck agreements with two of the world's biggest manufacturers of memory chips, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, to make DRAM wafers for the Stargate AI infrastructure project, and bui...
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Petlibro Scout Smart Camera: Filled With Both Features and Kinks
The pet-tech company’s new AI pet camera promises peace of mind but delivers bugginess and limited use.
wired.com
The Global Sumud Flotilla Is Approaching Gaza. Here’s What to Know.
A boat in the Global Sumud Flotilla off the coast of Greece on Friday.
nytimes.com
Diamond leaves Newcastle after just one game of Prem season
Newcastle Red Bulls have parted company with director of rugby Steve Diamond after just one match of the new Prem season.
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More prolific than Messi and Ronaldo - Kane's electric start to season
BBC Sport takes a look at the numbers surrounding Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane in what is already a record-breaking season.
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Which one of these young footballers do you identify with? Amit Lennon’s best photograph
‘It captures a certain adolescent awkwardness. It’s fun as a viewer to think about which of the boys is most like your younger self. I wouldn’t be the one manspreading!’These boys were playing for...
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In the Philippines, Search Teams Look for Survivors of Deadly Earthquake
Carrying a body from the rubble in Bogo City, the Philippines, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Selfridges blames slump in tourists shopping for luxury goods as sales fall
Losses narrow to nearly £16m for 48 weeks to 4 January 2025 but group has not made pre-tax profit since 2019Selfridges has blamed a slump in the number of international tourists shopping for luxury...
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From real sport to esports - why Saudi Arabia spent $55bn on EA
An analysis of why a consortium led by Saudi Arabia has spent $55bn on gaming company Electronic Arts.
bbc.com
Gardner scores 'fantastic' century to rebuild Australia innings
Ash Gardner scores her second career ODI century to help bring Australia's run total up to 287-7 in their group match against New Zealand at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
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The AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood is a symptom of blandified film culture. We need a return to reality | Peter Bradshaw
The industry should refuse to work with these uncanny figures, which plagiarise the performances of generations of actorsWhat is scary about “Tilly Norwood”, the new AI-generated screen star create...
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Google unveils AI-powered Nest indoor and outdoor cameras, and a new doorbell
Google's new Nest cameras and doorbell are getting a Gemini upgrade.
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Google teases its new Gemini-powered Google Home speaker, coming in spring 2026
Google teases a new Gemini-powered smart speaker, due out in spring 2026.
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Meta plans to sell targeted ads based on data in your AI chats
Meta plans to use data from your interactions with AI products to sell targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram.
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Google's Gemini Arrives in Google Home, Alongside New Speaker, Nest Cam, and Nest Doorbell
Gemini replaces Assistant in your smart home, as Google redesigns the Home app and launches a new generation of Nest devices.
wired.com
Google reveals its Gemini-powered smart home lineup and AI strategy
Google brings Gemini to the smart home with new devices, AI for existing customers and more.
techcrunch.com
Baroness Mone-linked company ordered to pay £122m over PPE contract
Reacting to the ruling, Health Minister Stephen Kinnock said "we are going to get our money back".
bbc.com
New Orleans back as CFP title host in Jan. 2028
New Orleans will become the third city to host the College Football Game title game for a second time when the national championship is played Jan. 24, 2028.
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Qatar PM talks to Al Jazeera about proposal to end Gaza war
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told Al Jazeera the Gaza ceasefire plan
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Nearly half of killings outside Gaza City since Israeli assault began
Israel ordered Palestinians to flee Gaza City, but nearly half of all deaths are in the areas they were told to go.
aljazeera.com
Boat Race coverage to move from BBC to Channel 4
The annual race between Oxford and Cambridge universities will move to Channel 4 in a new rights deal.
bbc.com
UK fracking ban to be brought forward as Labour counters Reform promise
Ed Miliband announces government will speed up plans to ban controversial practice supported by Nigel FarageEd Miliband has announced that the government is to speed up its plans to permanently ban...
theguardian.com
Electroflow promises to make LFP material for 40% less than Chinese producers
Electroflow drew inspiration from batteries themselves to develop a new way of producing LFP material for EVs. The process could undercut today's lowest price sources in China.
techcrunch.com
New Trump executive order guarantees Qatar security after Israeli attack
This is a breaking news story.
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Newcastle Red Bulls part company with Diamond
Steve Diamond leaves his role as director of rugby at Newcastle Red Bulls after just one game of the new Prem season.
bbc.com
Bennison's try in Saints' dramatic play-off win awarded incorrectly, RFL admit
The RFL have concluded that Jon Bennison's try in St Helens' play-off win over Leeds Rhinos should not have stood after it was awarded by the video referee.
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‘We can leave knowing we left a mark’: how Corsica Studios transformed London nightlife – and why it’s closing
The beloved south London club has announced it will shut next year as redevelopment of the site goes ahead. Founder Adrian Jones, DJs and promoters look backAsk any music-loving Londoner to name th...
theguardian.com
What happens when the firewall between the White House and the DOJ comes down?
President Trump is pressuring the Department of Justice to pursue his political enemies, like former FBI director James Comey. Legal scholar Barbara McQuade explains how this damages the rule of law.
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Sudanese city under siege: 'My son's whole body is full of shrapnel'
Civilians pay the price as paramilitary fighters intensify their offensive to take full control of el-Fasher.
bbc.com
The Story of Skids: Scotland’s No 1 Punk Band review – likable look back to the noise era
Very much the story of singer Ricard Jobson, this amiable portrait takes in tales of Sid Vicious and the pop culture hysteria when the genre explodedThis affable documentary should perhaps have a d...
theguardian.com
Oura launches Ring 4 Ceramic collection, new charging case, and a ‘health panel’ feature
The new Oura Ring 4 Ceramic is made from zirconia ceramic, which the company says allows for durability and lightweight comfort.
techcrunch.com
Oura Debuts a Ceramic Collection for Its Smart Ring and a $99 Charging Case
Oura, the world’s most prominent smart ring manufacturer, cements its dominance with the Ceramic Collection.
wired.com
Can Celtic, Rangers & Aberdeen ease pressure with a win in Europe?
Fan protests, struggling form and goalless runs. Not the ideal preparation for Scottish teams returning to European action.
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'It's safe now': See students pulled from rubble of collapsed school
Watch: Three students rescued after hours trapped under school rubble
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Kartal beats Andreeva in China for biggest win of her career
Great Britain's Sonay Kartal recorded the biggest win of her career with a three-set victory over world No 5 Mirra Andreeva in the last 16 of the China Open.
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‘Reverse Midas touch’: Starmer plan prompts collapse in support for ID cards
Net public backing for digital IDs has fallen to -14% after prime minister’s announcement, according to pollingUK politics live – latest updatesPublic support for digital IDs has collapsed after Ke...
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Cricket Australia to trial injury substitutes
Cricket Australia is to trial injury substitutes in the first five rounds of their domestic Sheffield Shield competition.
bbc.com
Kartal upsets Andreeva to reach China Open quarters
Britain's Sonay Kartal claims the biggest scalp of her career, beating world number five Mirra Andreeva to reach the China Open last eight.
bbc.com
‘Undertainment’, the new-look lambada and a grungy chorus line: bold dance at Lyon Biennale
The festival delivers a fantastic new work by William Forsythe, pure class from François Chaignaud and a Jan Martens revival that exasperates and enlivensWilliam Forsythe’s new piece Undertainment,...
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Big pharma is at war with the UK, and the government can’t back down now | Nick Dearden
The industry has always wanted the NHS to pay more for its drugs; now it is pulling research and investment out of BritainThis year so far, some of the biggest pharmaceutical corporations in the wo...
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Greece labour law protests bring public transport to a halt
Unions are protesting against government plans to allow extended working hours, including shifts of up to 13 hours.
aljazeera.com
Edwards: England on 'right track' for 'pinnacle of women's game'
England are on the "right track" for the "pinnacle of the women's game" ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa, insists head coach Charlotte Edwards.
skysports.com
Peloton Is Having Its Biggest Hardware Launch in Years
The company upgrades its entire hardware line and launches a new AI-powered cross training service.
wired.com
Starvation is a war crime. So why is it so rarely prosecuted?
From Bengal to Gaza, hunger is often used as a weapon of war but almost never punished.
aljazeera.com
Hughes signs 7-year, $63 million Devils contract
The New Jersey Devils have signed a $63 million, seven-year contract with 22-year-old defenseman Luke Hughes.
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Transvision Vamp’s Wendy James on scandals, reunions and her beef with Elvis Costello
She became an 80s pop icon – and a media hate figure. Now, reforming her group after more than 30 years, James recalls her painful path through through the music business, surviving ‘Harvey Weinste...
theguardian.com
Kerr ends Litchfield's half-century hopes with 100th ODI wicket
Melie Kerr bowls Phoebe Litchfield on her first delivery to dismiss the Australian batter for 45 runs, and take her 100th career ODI wicket, as Australia fall to 81-2 after ten overs in the ICC Wom...
bbc.com
The Importance of Being Earnest review – Stephen Fry’s Lady Bracknell presides over merrily queered comedy
Noël Coward theatre, LondonMax Webster’s frisky Oscar Wilde revival, first seen at the National Theatre, arrives in the West End with a new castOscar Wilde’s comedy was, he said, “written by a butt...
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Tony Blair, Tapped by Trump for Gaza Plan, Brings Peace Expertise — and Baggage
Tony Blair, the former British prime minister, has been focused for months on a post-conflict plan for Gaza.
nytimes.com
Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ promises Tony Blair yet another payday
UK’s top war criminal-turned-consultant is set to front Trump’s Gaza plan, where colonialism is sold as investment.
aljazeera.com
Australia beat New Zealand despite Robinson century
New Zealand's Tim Robinson scores a century in vain as Australia ease to a six-wicket win in the first T20 in Mount Maunganui.
bbc.com
How Pakistan misread the Taliban and lost peace on the frontier
As Kabul resists action against the Pakistan Taliban, Islamabad is left to weigh military strikes and expulsions.
aljazeera.com
Madagascar protesters return to streets as government dissolves
Youth-led protests over water and electricity continue in Madagascar, despite government concessions.
aljazeera.com
'No assurance' of India and Pakistan handshakes
The secretary of the BCCI says there is no assurance that India and Pakistan players will shake hands when they play at the Women's World Cup on Sunday.
bbc.com
Labour plans new law to ban fracking permanently
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says Labour will take on Reform UK over shale gas and "send the frackers packing".
bbc.com
Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest suspended in Germany after ‘bomb threat’
Police are investigating whether an explosion in northern Munich is linked to the popular beer festival.
aljazeera.com
BBC to show live Women's Champions League matches
BBC Sport signs a five-year deal to broadcast live Women's Champions League matches from this season.
bbc.com
Wigan claim Leigh pull out of semi-final over ticket dispute
Wigan Warriors have claimed Leigh Leopards do not intend to fulfil Friday's Super League semi-final due to a dispute over ticket allocation.
skysports.com
Radiohead X Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror review – musical mash-up tries for new approach
This new approach to silent cinema is like trying to watch a movie while your neighbour has their music on too loudHow should we watch silent films now? When they were first produced and consumed,...
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A Journey Into the Heart of Labubu
I made an epic trek across four countries to answer one question: Why is the world going mad for a plushie monster?
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Leigh 'do not intend to fulfil' Wigan semi-final
Wigan say that Leigh Leopards have informed them they "do not intend to fulfil" Friday's Super League play-off semi-final.
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VIP lanes and 25m faulty gowns: what PPE Medro trial reveals about Tory response to Covid
Case against Michelle Mone-linked company showed pressure to award contracts to those with political connectionsUK government wins £122m pandemic case against Michelle Mone-linked firm over faulty...
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13 Going on 30: The Musical review – Jennifer Garner romcom returns with goofy charm
Manchester Opera HouseThe stage version of the 2004 film has bright choreography and a likeable lead performance by Lucie Jones, even if the songs are a bit underpoweredThe adaptation of movies int...
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Deadly earthquake hits Philippines: What we know so far
Local authorities say nearly 70 people have been killed and hospitals in the Cebu province are overwhelmed.
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The EPA Is Ending Greenhouse Gas Data Collection. Who Will Step Up to Fill the Gap?
With the agency no longer collecting emissions data from polluting companies, attention is turning to whether climate NGOs have the tools—and legal right—to fulfill this EPA function.
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State of calamity in Philippines province as earthquake kills 69
The earthquake comes barely more than a week after the country was hit by back-to-back typhoons.
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Palestine Action protest in London could set arrest record, say organisers
Defend Our Juries has received 1,500 pledges to attend and expects hundreds more to register by SaturdayA mass protest against the ban on Palestine Action on Saturday could set a record for the num...
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South African firebrand MP Malema convicted of firing a gun in public
Julius Malema, known for his incendiary rhetoric, was recently convicted of hate speech.
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Videos capture 6.9 magnitude earthquake as it hits the Philippines
A powerful earthquake has struck Cebu in the central Philippines, collapsing homes and businesses.
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Renamed Dragons to play in Cardiff and Liverpool
Welsh netball's leading women's team drop 'Cardiff' from their title for the new season and will host games in Liverpool as well as the Welsh capital.
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I Interviewed a Doctor in Sudan. Days Later, He Was Killed.
Sudanese residents gathered to receive food in El Fasher, a city in Darfur that has been under a siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since April 2024.
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Video: Suspects in Argentina triple femicide arrested in Peru
Police in Peru say they have arrested the main suspects in the murders of two women and a girl.
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‘It’s too late to be scared’: readers on the controversial rise of AI ‘actors’
The birth of AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood has caused a backlash in Hollywood and has sparked conversation from Guardian readersTilly Norwood: how scared should we be of the viral AI ‘actor’?The unveili...
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At least a third of EU citizens in UK report discrimination by public bodies
Long-term residents post Brexit also say they have faced difficulties exercising travel and equal treatment rightsA significant number of EU citizens living long term in the UK post Brexit are expe...
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Epic Games says Apple’s new install process cuts user drop-offs by 60%
Fortnite maker Epic Games said that Apple’s new installation workflow, implemented in iOS 18.6, has had a positive impact on its user growth, with a 60% decrease in drop-offs. Apple started a...
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Jailed Georgian politicians allege links between ruling party and Iran in letter to UK
Exclusive: Imprisoned opposition leaders call on foreign secretary to impose sanctions over ‘unprecedented expansion’ of Iranian influenceJailed opposition leaders in Georgia have written to the Br...
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'I do record everything': The told and untold stories of Merab Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili, the UFC champion Dana White once called "next-level stupid," is slowly taking over the internet.
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Roster battles, extension breakdowns and what to watch at NBA training camps
From superstar salaries to on-court adjustments, here are the biggest things to watch for heading into 2025 NBA training camps.
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New project makes Wikipedia data more accessible to AI
A new database will make Wikipedia's wealth of knowledge more accessible to AI models.
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Displaced Shakhtar remain ominous opponents for Aberdeen
Shakhtar Donetsk continue to be estranged from their war-torn home but remain a Champions League quality side as they prepare to face Aberdeen in the Conference League.
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Watch: Shocking moments as 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Philippines
Shocking moments as 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Philippines
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The Threesome review – sexy romcom deals with unexpected complications of a throupling
Plausible twists, engaging characters and a charismatic cast make three the magic number in this impeccably calibrated comedyWhen a drunken threesome leads to a pregnancy or two – really, who’s cou...
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Man City's Fowler signs new contract
Manchester City forward Mary Fowler signs a new contract until the summer of 2027.
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Will England avoid 'absolute shocker' at Women's World Cup?
Sky Sports' Charles Dagnall has his say on England's prospects at the Women's World Cup, saying the return to fitness of Heather Knight is key and hailing the development of seamer Lauren Bell.
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Qatari PM hopes ‘momentum’ now to end Israel’s Gaza war; Hamas deliberates
'The main focus is how to protect the people in Gaza,' stressed the Qatari PM in an interview with Al Jazeera.
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Philippines quake kills dozens as injured overwhelm hospitals
Rescuers scrambling to find survivors are hampered as the region recovers from a recent typhoon.
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Projecting the NHL's leap-forward players for 2025-26, led by Matty Beniers
As the new season approaches, here are six players poised for a rise to superstardom.
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'Can't complain; I'm liking life': Mitch Marner begins his Vegas era
The top free agent from this summer is ready to begin a new chapter with one of the elite contenders.
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World Series Drought-Buster: Which teams could end longest runs without titles?
This October, some contenders that haven't won it all in decades -- or ever -- have reason to believe.
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Underachieving Edinburgh need 'whole new vision'
Edinburgh must draw up "a whole new vision" for the club to shed their reputation as perennial under-achievers, according to former Scotland hooker Fraser Brown.
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NFL Week 5 buzz: Gauging Ravens panic, Titans desperation and the QB trade market
Here's the latest intel on the Ravens' disappointing start, options for 0-4 Tennessee, precocious rookies and possible QB trades heading into Week 5.
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Stefon Diggs rebounded from injury and found a fit with Patriots
The veteran receiver returns to Western New York for the first time Sunday to visit the Bills.
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PM brands Channel crossings ‘Farage boats’ because Brexit has hampered returns – UK politics live
PM also says he does not believe Nigel Farage or Reform voters are racistGood morning. Keir Starmer recorded about 10 broadcast interviews yesterday afternoon, after his conference speech, on the b...
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Starmer to rethink human rights law to tackle ‘Farage boats’
Starmer blames Brexit for surge in numbers of small boat crossings but defends UK’s membership of ECHRKeir Starmer has said he will look at how international law is being interpreted by British cou...
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Fortune eyes Commonwealths after World Para win
Sabrina Fortune hopes to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after smashing her own shot put world record at the World Para Athletics Championships.
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Transfer rumors, news: Bayern's Olise eyed by Premier League clubs
After leaving Crystal Palace to join Bayern Munich, could Michael Olise return to the Premier League? Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Campaigners urged to tell new story on child poverty in Scotland
Charities launch practical guide for campaigners, saying ‘the way we talk about it doesn’t always help’Campaigners need to change the way they talk about child poverty to counter far-right narrativ...
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Play Dirty review – Shane Black’s action comedy comeback is a blast
The writer-director returns to the genre he knows best with a breezy winner led by Mark Wahlberg and a standout LaKeith StanfieldRight around the time that Netflix changed the game by creating its...
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Latest Women's Cricket World Cup table
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Britain's Woods wins second World Para bronze
Great Britain's Melanie Woods wins her second medal of the World Para Athletics Championships after claiming bronze in the women's T54 1500m.
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Scottish parliament votes in favour of allowing councils to cap rent increases
Legislation hailed as ‘historic step for fixing rigged housing market’ but campaigners say bolder action neededThe Scottish parliament has voted overwhelmingly for “historic” long-term rent control...
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Underdogs New Zealand 'can beat anyone on our day'
New Zealand all-rounder Melie Kerr believes they can continue to challenge at ICC tournaments, saying we will "see the best of them" over the "next five to 10 years".
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At least nine dead in severe weather in Ukraine’s Odesa as war rumbles on
More than 350 people have been rescued after southern Ukrainian city was hit by two months of rain in just seven hours.
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Australia's Slipper to retire after All Blacks Test
James Slipper, Australia's most-capped player, will retire from international duty after Saturday's match against New Zealand.
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Australia's most-capped Test player Slipper to retire
Australia's most-capped Test player James Slipper will retire from international rugby after Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand.
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Shocking red: behind the scenes on classic horror Don’t Look Now – in pictures
Released in 1973, Nicolas Roeg’s Don’t Look Now is regularly acclaimed as a high point of British cinema, with its macabre plotline, atmospheric setting and brilliantly original cinematography and...
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Death of an Ordinary Man by Sarah Perry review – a brilliant meditation on mortality
The Essex Serpent author offers a moving account of her father-in-law’s final illness that will resonate widelyThe novelist Sarah Perry’s father-in-law, David, died of oesophageal cancer in 2022. T...
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Revealed: Europe losing 600 football pitches of nature and crop land a day
Investigation shows extent of green land lost across UK and mainland Europe to development from 2018 to 2023The Santa Claus effect: how expanding tourism ate into Lapland’s green spaceEurope is los...
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The Santa Claus effect: how expanding tourism ate into Lapland’s green space
The number of visitors to the region has risen 160% in 30 years as concerns grow for its fragile ecosystem and indigenous practicesRevealed: Europe losing 600 football pitches of nature and crop la...
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Wardley vs Itauma? 'We need to grab world titles first'
Fabio Wardley can see a future showdown with Moses Itauma taking place, but only once they have both reached world level.
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How 'evolving' Wrexham are building Championship belief
Wrexham's draw at Leicester City helps manager Phil Parkinson make a point about their progress in their new division.
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TV tonight: a tearful new series of Portrait Artist of the Year
An emotional first round of portraits of Alex Jones, Yungblud and Kyla Harris. Plus: a shocking investigation into a care home. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, Sky ArtsFrom the self-portraits...
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‘A steampunk Mr Tayto’: why Irish critics hate Netflix’s House of Guinness
While US and UK reviewers have praised the series, in Ireland it has faced a barrage of withering put-downs‘If you get it wrong, it’s sacrilegious!’ TV’s problem with Irish accentsThe new Netflix s...
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Poll: Agreement that political violence may be necessary to right the country grows
On hot button issues, a majority say children should be vaccinated; controlling gun violence is more important than gun rights; and Epstein files should be released, in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
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New poll finds more people would blame Republicans for government shutdown
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Country diary: The red cross on the white horse is gone. For that we are thankful | Derek Niemann
Frome, Somerset: The Westbury horse is a local landmark to us, but also a countryside icon to travellers from across the world, all of whom are welcomeWhen a person unknown daubed a flag of Saint G...
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LIVE: US government shutdown starts as Trump threatens mass layoffs
The shutdown comes as Republicans fail to reach deal with Democrats concerned by steep hikes in health insurance costs.
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China Displays Its Gizmos and Ambition, but Fewer Answers on Trade
Robots boxing at the Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, China, on Friday.
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Row erupts after Venice opera house hires conductor linked to Meloni government
Musicians and staff at the theatre say Beatrice Venezi is not experienced enough for the role and should be replacedVenice’s prestigious La Fenice opera house is embroiled in controversy over the h...
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Julie Andrews at 90: the magical nanny with a sideline in the sly, sexy and subversive
Britain’s practically perfect star enters her 10th decade today. To celebrate we look back over the remarkably rich, radical – and sometimes risqué – career of an actor best known for tucking up ch...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,315
Here are the key events on day 1,315 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Gaza Sumud flotilla: How Israel breaks international maritime law
The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet of over 50 ships has entered the 'high-risk zone.'
aljazeera.com
Scientists may be closing in on dark matter’s true identity
The LUX-ZEPLIN detector is breaking new ground in the hunt for dark matter, setting unprecedented limits on WIMP particles. Its results not only narrow the possibilities for dark matter but also op...
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Italy PM tells Gaza aid flotilla to stop or risk 'preventing peace'
The Global Sumud Flotilla says it has entered an area "where previous flotillas have been attacked".
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Emily Blunt among Hollywood stars outraged over 'AI actor' Tilly Norwood
The AI actress is apparently in talks with Hollywood talent agencies to represent her on the big screen.
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October’s Night Sky Notes: Let’s Go, LIGO!
by Kat Troche of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific September 2025 marks ten years since the first direct detection of gravitational waves as predicted by Albert Einstein’s 1916 theory of Gene...
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Australia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelves
The scandal has prompted a massive backlash in the world's biggest skin cancer hotspot.
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Starmer takes aim at Farage – podcast
The Labour leader entered conference with the polls against him and Reform UK snapping at his heels. He came out fighting – but was it enough to change his critics’ minds? Helen PiddFor Keir Starme...
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News Corp embraces fantasy genre by turning climate crisis into ‘laughable’ science fiction | Graham Readfearn
The National Climate Risk Assessment was attacked in the Daily Telegraph, while wind turbines became a frightening obstacle for firefighting planes and solar panels a source of mountains of landfil...
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WNBA Finals first look: How the Aces and Mercury match up
Las Vegas hosts Phoenix on Friday to open the WNBA Finals. Which team's big three plays the best will win the title.
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No more scribbling: Indian court tells doctors to fix their handwriting
A legible medical prescription can make a difference between life and death, the court says.
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U.S. government takes stake in Canadian lithium miner and its Nevada mining project
The U.S. Department of Energy has taken equity stakes in Canadian company Lithium Americas and its Nevada mining joint venture with General Motors as part of a renegotiation of a federal loan. Unde...
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Webb spots first hints of atmosphere on a potentially habitable world
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope are unraveling the mysteries of TRAPPIST-1e, an Earth-sized exoplanet 40 light years away that could harbor liquid water. Early data suggests hints...
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Aces finish off Fever in OT to reach WNBA Finals
A'ja Wilson scored 35 points and Jackie Young had 32 to lead the Aces back to the WNBA Finals as Las Vegas held off pesky Indiana in the deciding Game 5.
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Anne visits Ukraine to support children 'traumatised' by war
She meets children displaced from their families and visited a memorial for young people killed during the war.
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How does China’s K visa work and can it compete with the H-1B?
China is rolling out a new visa aimed at foreign talent in STEM just as the US is tightening eligibility for the H-1B.