Argentina’s Congress overturns President Javier Milei’s veto on funding
The congressional setback arrives as Milei's political party faces slumping popularity headed into a midterm election.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-10-02
'I heard their opinion' - Postecoglou undaunted as Forest fans want him sacked
Ange Postecoglou remains defiant despite Nottingham Forest fans turning on the new manager after a sixth game without a win.
bbc.com
France detains Russian ‘shadow’ tanker to disrupt war in Ukraine
Moscow considers France's detention of the ship, and arrest of the captain, an act of piracy.
aljazeera.com
Overlooked No More: Bessie Margolin, Lawyer Who Turned Workers’ Hopes Into Law
Her streak of Supreme Court victories, which began during the New Deal era, benefited millions of workers and continue to shape labor rights today.
nytimes.com
Rangers defensive horror show costs them at Sturm Graz
A first-half defensive horror show cost Rangers a 2-1 defeat at Sturm Graz to remain without a point in the Europa League, which keeps the pressure on Gers boss Russell Martin.
skysports.com
Senior member of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang arrested
The alleged head of the gang's armed wing was arrested in an operation between Colombia, the US and the UK.
bbc.com
Real Madrid cool Konate interest - Friday's gossip
Real Madrid cool interest in Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, Manchester United want Brentford's Yehor Yarmolyuk while Newcastle eye Athletic Club's Oihan Sancet, plus more.
bbc.com
Egypt says it is seeking Hamas approval for Trump plan to end Gaza war
Egypt's foreign minister warned of escalation if the Palestinian group rejects plan to end the nearly two-year conflict.
aljazeera.com
'Hungry' & 'ambitious' Palace set new unbeaten record
From being 18th in the Premier League and worryingly without a win just a year ago, Crystal Palace are flying high after setting a new club record of 19 unbeaten games.
bbc.com
Nijman warms up for World Grand Prix with Players Championship win
Wessel Nijman clinched the second PDC ranking title of his career with a comprehensive 8-3 victory over Damon Heta in Thursday's Players Championship 30 final.
skysports.com
‘A Crazy Moment’: Shock and Terror Spreads in Manchester Synagogue’s Community
A cordon near the site of the attack in Manchester, England on Thursday. Police officers in yellow jackets were still guarding the many Jewish cultural and worship places in the neighborhood on Thu...
nytimes.com
Jhilik with half-century as Bangladesh cruise to win over Pakistan
Bangladesh picked up only their second win in Women's Cricket World Cup history on Thursday, cruising to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
skysports.com
As Russian Drones Menace Europe, Putin Says Moscow Has No Plans to Invade
A photograph released by Russian state media showing President Vladimir V. Putin during a conference on international relations in Sochi, Russia, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Palace set club-record unbeaten run with routine win over Dynamo Kyiv
Crystal Palace claimed their first away win in major European competition as they cruised to a 2-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv in their Conference League opener to set a club record of 19 games unbeaten.
skysports.com
Department of Energy cancels $7.5B of clean energy projects in mostly blue states
The Trump administration canceled over 300 awards related to clean energy on October 1. The states most affected by the cuts voted for Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
techcrunch.com
Iheanacho goal controversially ruled out as Celtic lose to Braga
Kelechi Iheanacho had a goal controversially ruled out for handball as Celtic lost 2-0 at home to Sporting Braga in the Europa League.
skysports.com
Are Europe and Russia moving closer to conflict over Ukraine?
Attacks in war surge, and tensions rise after airspace incursions.
aljazeera.com
Jordan shares lead with Johnson in mix at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Englishman Matthew Jordan shared the lead after the first round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship thanks to an opening 63 (10-under) on the Old Course at St Andrews.
skysports.com
The new World Cup ball is here! How a century of evolution has led to 2026's Trionda
We look at every World Cup ball, from the first almost 100 years ago to the new Trionda that will be used in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. next summer.
espn.com
Anthropic hires new CTO with focus on AI infrastructure
Former Stripe CTO Rahuil Patil is joining Anthropic to fine-tune the company's infrastructure.
techcrunch.com
Robert Mugabe's son appears in court on drug charge
Police allege they found marijuana on him during a traffic stop and are investigating a "syndicate linked to him".
bbc.com
As Unrest in Pakistani Kashmir Turns Deadly, Prime Minister Urges Calm
A funeral on Thursday for those killed during clashes between police officers and protesters in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administrated Kashmir.
nytimes.com
Leo Hindery Jr., Dealmaking Power in the Cable TV Industry, Dies at 77
Leo J. Hindery Jr. in 2007. In forging corporate deals, he wrote, “you have to be able to think fast, move fast, and bluff with impunity.”
nytimes.com
OpenAI’s Sora soars to No. 3 on the U.S. App Store
Sora becomes the No. 3 US app after 164K downloads in 2 days, making the AI video app an early hit.
techcrunch.com
Costly and Deadly Wildfires Really Are on the Rise, New Research Finds
The Canyon fire in Hasley Canyon, Calif., in August. Disastrous blazes increased more than fourfold from 1980 to 2023, according to a new paper in the journal Science.
nytimes.com
Google’s Jules enters developers’ toolchains as AI coding agent competition heats up
Jules is already being used by developers to complete code after experimenting on vibe-coding platforms.
techcrunch.com
What We Know About the Protests in Madagascar
A youth-led movement against the president of Madagascar is sustaining protests across the country. John Eligon, the Johannesburg bureau chief for The New York Times, explains what’s happened.
nytimes.com
Ryder Cup stars back in action at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Highlights from day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at the Old Course St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns in Scotland.
skysports.com
The Guardian view on climate policy: Britain needs clean power, not culture wars | Editorial
Kemi Badenoch’s plan to scrap the Climate Change Act is reckless. Ed Miliband offers a bolder, fairer vision. The future must be built on renewablesLet’s scrap Britain’s successful climate law so w...
theguardian.com
Sutton's predictions v Idlewild guitarist Rod Jones & AI
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Idlewild guitarist Rod Jones with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
bbc.com
U-20 World Cup Who would you play for?
When choosing your national team, who should you play for? The country you’re born in, or the country of your heritage?
aljazeera.com
Can Djokovic challenge Alcaraz and Sinner in remaining tournaments?
Novak Djokovic is optimistic he can challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in the season's remaining tournaments, admitting the dominance of the top two is "not discouraging".
skysports.com
Jack back? Tuchel's England selection dilemmas with big names back in form
Last month, England put in their best performance, and recorded their best result, since Thomas Tuchel took over almost a year ago. The 5-0 thrashing of Serbia came in the absence of some of Englan...
skysports.com
Shutdown fears leave voters in Georgia wondering who to blame
Voters in critical swing areas of Georgia are preparing to weather the consequences of a federal shutdown and question which party is responsible.
npr.org
Threads takes on X with new communities feature
Threads officially debuts communities, dedicated spaces to have casual chats around a topic.
techcrunch.com
Made in Ancient Egypt review: a two-day Pyramid bender and the BC Leonardo
The Fitzwilliam Museum, CambridgeRevealing tantalising new details about the real lives of artists and craftspeople, this show takes you beyond the death mythology and into the realm of magicWho kn...
theguardian.com
Home Office ‘missed opportunities’ to assess man who died on Bibby Stockholm
‘Distraught’ Leonard Farruku, 27, was found dead in shower cubicle on Dorset bargeA coroner has ruled the Home Office “missed opportunities” to assess the mental health of an asylum seeker before h...
theguardian.com
Semenya ends legal battle over sex eligibility rules
Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya is ending a seven-year legal challenge against sex eligibility rules in track and field, her lawyers said Thursday.
espn.com
'Last time I checked NI voted to leave'
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has mistakenly said Northern Ireland "voted to leave" the European Union.
bbc.com
Death toll rises to 3 in Morocco with more protests expected
Moroccan leader says he is open to a dialogue to end youth-led protests against alleged corruption.
aljazeera.com
Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told
The Trump administration had called those strikes self-defense, asserting that the targets were smuggling drugs for cartels that the administration has designated as terrorists.
nytimes.com
Ex-Tory defence minister joins Reform UK
Ex-Conservative Wrexham MP joins Reform saying she wants to stand for her new party in the Senedd.
bbc.com
Bangladesh thrash Pakistan for second-ever World Cup win
Rubya Haider Jhilik hits a debut fifty as Bangladesh cruise to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan to record just their second Women's World Cup victory.
bbc.com
How Wrexham and Birmingham became global names
BBC Sport Wales looks at the story of how Wrexham and Birmingham City became names on the lips of football fans around the world.
bbc.com
Celebrating the partners driving Disrupt’s big ideas, connections, and community
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, who bring world-class expertise, bold innovation, and community energy to every corner of the conference.
techcrunch.com
Poch: 'Your name' won't guarantee World Cup spot
On the day that United States manager Mauricio Pochettino brought several players back into the fold, he reiterated his stance that reputations count for nothing when it comes to securing a World C...
espn.com
Zidane's son Luca called up to Algeria squad
Luca Zidane, the son of France legend Zinedine, is called up by Algeria for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda.
bbc.com
Nadine Dorries is back – with her incisive thinking and deranged conspiracy theories | John Crace
Dorries is a woman of no regrets for whom the past isn’t just another country, it’s a parallel universeBe careful what you wish for. Danny Kruger was already looking very queasy when he was sat at...
theguardian.com
Bangladesh thrash Pakistan by seven wickets in World Cup
Watch highlights as Bangladesh beat Pakistan by seven wickets and with 18.5 overs to spare in their opening game at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
bbc.com
Department of Energy cancels $7.5B of clean energy projects in Harris-voting states
The Trump administration canceled over 300 awards related to clean energy on October 1. The states with affected projects all voted for Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
techcrunch.com
Intercepted Gaza flotilla boats arrive at Israel’s Ashdod port
Several boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived at Israel’s Ashdod port on Thursday flying Palestinian flags.
aljazeera.com
Italy Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan as Public Demands Support for Palestinians
Students march in support of Gaza in Bologna, Italy, on Thursday. Public opinion in Italy strongly identifies with Palestinians and against Israel’s war in Gaza.
nytimes.com
How a church celebration in Ethiopia led to tragedy
Funerals are held for 36 people who died after scaffolding collapsed at an Orthodox Christian church.
bbc.com
Perplexity’s Comet AI browser now free; Max users get new ‘background assistant’
AI search startup Perplexity is making its new Comet browser available to everyone in the world for free as it works to position the product against big browsers and search engines. For certain pai...
techcrunch.com
Hamilton 'overwhelmed' by support after dog Roscoe's death
Lewis Hamilton says he has been "overwhelmed" by the support he's received after his dog Roscoe died earlier this week.
skysports.com
Ann Fagan Ginger, Venerable Defender of Civil Liberties, Dies at 100
She was among the last of a generation of activists and lawyers who weathered the Red Scare, and then helped train a new cohort in the decades that followed.
nytimes.com
'Honesty and pride' - Sciver-Brunt's blueprint for England World Cup success
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says she is hopeful the "honesty" and "pride" she has attempted to instil in her team will enable them to excel at the World Cup.
skysports.com
Amazon now lets Prime members add items to upcoming orders with one tap
Amazon's new "Add to Delivery" button makes it easier for Prime members to buy more and tack on items to existing orders.
techcrunch.com
‘It will be a hell of a ride’: Steven Knight announces Peaky Blinders spin-off show
The BBC has commissioned two series focused on the next generation of the Shelby familyPeaky Blinders is to get a spin-off series, according to the BBC. The new show will focus on Birmingham after...
theguardian.com
Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup
Namibia and Zimbabwe seal qualification for next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after victories in African qualifying.
bbc.com
Jane Goodall, Revered Chimpanzee Expert and Conservationist, Dies at 91
Her discoveries as a primatologist in the 1960s about how chimpanzees behave in the wild were hailed as “one of the Western world’s great scientific achievements.”
nytimes.com
Jem Cresswell’s striking whale images – in pictures
Photographer Jem Cresswell spent five years documenting the southern hemisphere’s humpback whales in the waters surrounding the Tonga Trench for his new book Giants, out now Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni share the playbook for scaling consumer AI and winning Gen Z at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Phia co-founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni are redefining how Gen Z shops with AI. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, they’ll share how they’re scaling one of the year’s hottest startups into a lasti...
techcrunch.com
A new a16z report looks at which AI companies startups are actually paying for
a16z releases its first AI spending report that shows which AI-native application layer companies startups are actually spending money on .
techcrunch.com
London to host inaugural Women's Champions Cup
London will host the final matches in the new Women's Champions Cup early next year, with European champions Arsenal among the four competing teams.
bbc.com
Fifa cannot solve geopolitical issues - Infantino
Gianni Infantino says Fifa "cannot solve geopolitical problems" as pressure mounts on football's authorities to sanction Israel.
bbc.com
Hackers are sending extortion emails to executives after claiming Oracle apps’ data breach
Google says hackers associated with the Clop ransomware gang are emailing executives at multiple organizations claiming to have stolen their personal information from a suite of Oracle E-Business a...
techcrunch.com
Source: Ducks ink LaCombe to team-record deal
The Ducks have signed defenseman Jackson LaCombe to an eight-year, $72 million extension that represents the largest contract in team history, a source told ESPN.
espn.com
Renowned chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the conservationist and primatologist renowned for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, has died.
aljazeera.com
‘Strictly, babe, this is a mistake’: are the BBC dance show’s fans fed up of the constant scandal?
Following allegations of onset drug use and a star being arrested on suspicion of rape, Strictly has unveiled its most divisive casting ever. The show’s superfans open up about the nonstop controve...
theguardian.com
Actors hate Tilly Norwood – but they are their own worst enemies | Catherine Shoard
The backlash against the AI actor has been fierce but with the rise of cosmetic surgery and navel-gazing releases, Hollywood needs to take a long, hard look at itselfGiven that she has appeared onl...
theguardian.com
Will Europe use Russian assets to fund Ukraine? Could Moscow hit back?
Some European countries have raised concerns about potential legal challenges to the 'reparations plan' for Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI is the world’s most valuable private company after private stock sale
OpenAI employees sold $6.6B in shares, leading company's valuation to jump to $500B.
techcrunch.com
Marion Cotillard at 50: the actor’s 20 best films - ranked!
We rate her most impressive performances, from Lady Macbeth to Edith Piaf to a Batman baddieIn her breakout film, modern great Marion Cotillard supplies annoying-girlfriend comic relief for Samy Na...
theguardian.com
Global protests against Israel’s intercepton of Gaza flotilla
Protesters in cities around the world have condemned Israel's interception of the humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza.
aljazeera.com
England are 'chalk and cheese' from Ashes - Sciver-Brunt
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says that they are a different side both on and off the pitch as they prepare for their Women's World Cup opener against South Africa on Friday.
bbc.com
Apple shelves Vision Pro overhaul to focus on AI glasses
Bloomberg reports that the tech giant is developing at least two types of smart glasses.
techcrunch.com
Kabila sentenced to death: What it means for DRC and what’s next
President Felix Tshisekedi's government accuses the former leader of allying with the M23 rebel group.
aljazeera.com
French unions strike, demand end to austerity and Macron’s spending cuts
Tens of thousands turn out, but numbers are fewer so far than last protest that drew half a million to the streets.
aljazeera.com
UK and EU poised to strike deal sparing British business from carbon border tax
Exclusive: temporary deal to shield UK exporters from levy’s impact is now viewed by both sides as likelyThe EU and Britain are poised to agree a deal sparing British businesses from a carbon borde...
theguardian.com
'100 per cent!' - Russell teases Norris as rivals weigh up Verstappen title chances
F1's drivers have weighed up Max Verstappen's chances of mounting a stirring comeback to win this year's world title against McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris following the Dutchman's race-w...
skysports.com
Labour’s new candid and confrontational mood could be the thing that saves this government | Andy Beckett
For once, Starmer’s premiership seems energised – the task will be building this into a campaign for next year’s crucial local electionsCrises can liberate governments. Collapses in popularity, hug...
theguardian.com
Starmer can help shape the future of the world at Cop30. He can’t let fear of Farage stop him | Michael Jacobs
The battle inside No 10 about whether the PM should attend an absolutely crucial climate summit in Brazil is ludicrous. He must assert himself – and goNo sooner has Keir Starmer reshuffled his cabi...
theguardian.com
The time for experimentation is over: USMNT squad sees Pochettino's World Cup vision come into focus
Mauricio Pochettino has been experimenting with his USMNT lineup for some time, but judging by his October squad, his World Cup team is taking shape.
espn.com
Spacecoin beams blockchain transaction through space in bid for decentralized internet
Spacecoin envisions a decentralized rival to SpaceX's Starlink.
techcrunch.com
2 Killed in Antigovernment Protests in Morocco
Protesters in Rabat, the Moroccan capital, calling for education and health care reforms.
nytimes.com
Perplexity acquires the team behind Sequioa-backed AI design startup Visual Electric
Perplexity has acquired Visual Electric, an AI Design tool. Its team is going to lead a new agents experience group at Perplexity
techcrunch.com
Senior Tories dismayed at Badenoch’s ‘catastrophic’ vow to repeal Climate Change Act
Theresa May, Alok Sharma, business and church leaders say plan would harm UK and not even Margaret Thatcher would have countenanced itUK politics live – latest updatesThe former prime minister Ther...
theguardian.com
'It has to be done right' - Russell provides update on Mercedes contract talks
George Russell says a new Mercedes contract must be "done right" but does not expect negotiations to run into the post-season.
skysports.com
Al Jazeera reports from scene of Philippines earthquake in Cebu
Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo has been seeing the destruction left by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the Philippines.
aljazeera.com
Former Google CEO Will Fund Boat Drones to Explore Rough Antarctic Waters
Scientists have a lot of questions about our planet’s most important carbon sink—and a new project could help answer them.
wired.com
What caused the Wigan-Leigh dispute ahead of Super League semi-final?
The Super League semi-final between Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards is set to take place on Friday night after a rather bizarre build-up.
skysports.com
The Energy Department canceled billions in funding. Democrats say it's retribution
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought said the funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris.
npr.org
Family of British couple detained in Iran express alarm over ongoing trial
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were seized in January during a round-the-world motorbike tripThe family of a British couple detained in Iran on espionage charges have said they will keep pushing for the...
theguardian.com
Dame Jane Goodall obituary
Pioneering scientist whose breakthrough studies of chimpanzees changed how the animals were perceived and led to greater protectionDuring the final months of 1960, in what is now Gombe national par...
theguardian.com
Gaza: A Forever War
A powerful investigation into the war on Gaza, challenging Israel’s response to the Hamas-led attacks in October 2023.
aljazeera.com
Sources: Duke's Scheyer signs new 6-year deal
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer has signed a new six-year contract through the 2030-31 season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel.
espn.com
Lee review – portrait of the artist stepping out of Jackson Pollock’s shadow
Park theatre, LondonPainter Lee Krasner’s rivalry with her husband is laid bare in an affecting play about a relationship both loving and riddled with hostilityArt history is littered with stories...
theguardian.com
GoldenEye review – Pierce Brosnan’s ‘sexist, misogynist dinosaur’ makes his Bond movie debut
The 1995 spy adventure introduced Brosnan as 007 and Judi Dench as M – blending high-octane action with a cheeky post-Soviet self-awarenessThis James Bond film from 1995, reissued for its 30th anni...
theguardian.com
Oneleet raises $33M to shake up the world of security compliance
Founder Bryan Onel says too many companies are doing the bare minimum to meet their security compliance obligations, and raised $33 million to help his customers get both compliant and secure.
techcrunch.com
'This is a dream start!' | Akter bowls back-to-back beauties in Women's World Cup
Marufa Akter bowled out Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin in back-to-back balls in the opening over between Bangladesh and Pakistan in the Women's ODI World Cup.
skysports.com
Inside the lab analysing the world's oldest ice
Studying samples from the ice sheet gives an environmental record of over a million years.
bbc.com
2026 class: Risers, teams with early edges, more
Which five-star recruits are still on the board? What to know with six weeks until the early signing window.
espn.com
First killings in Morocco since Gen Z protests erupted
Police say they shot dead two people who were part of a crowd trying to storm a police station.
bbc.com
The Best USB-C Cables (2025): For iPhones, Android Phones, Tablets, and Laptops
Unravel the tangled world of cords and find the ones you need to charge your gadgets and transfer data.
wired.com
‘A remarkable ability to inspire’: global tributes pour in for Jane Goodall
Barack Obama, Prince William and Tanzanian president among many to mark death of primatologist at age of 91World leaders, friends and former colleagues have been paying tribute to the primatologist...
theguardian.com
World Cup kick-off times could move to after midnight in UK to avoid heat
FIFA is considering moving some kick-off times for next summer's World Cup to the early hours of the morning UK time in an attempt to avoid the extreme heat in North America that affected the recen...
skysports.com
'What I've dreamed of' - Worlds bronze for Maguire
Great Britain's Nathan Maguire thanks his family for helping him to achieve his dream after winning T54 1500m bronze at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.
bbc.com
There’s Never Been a Worse Time to Be Authentic at Work
Workers have been told to bring themselves to work, only to be disappointed time and time again, argues author Jodi-Ann Burey in her new book.
wired.com
Britain's Westley wins World Championship silver
Great Britain's Ryan Westley wins the third individual World Championship medal of his career as he finishes second in the men's C1 in Sydney.
bbc.com
‘Everything that is wrong with the human race’: inside Hollywood’s bizarre war on the leaf blower
For 18 years, Cate Blanchett has railed against the hated garden gadget – and she’s not alone. From Hugh Grant to Danny DeVito, the backpack blower has united stars in unlikely, furious contemptCon...
theguardian.com
‘She’s leaning into the idea that her image is a gilded fantasy’: how Taylor Swift embraced the showgirl
Swift, who returns with her 12th album in the guise of the ultimate iconic performer, is the latest pop star to take on the 19th-century traditionTaylor Swift has gone through many evolutions over...
theguardian.com
Could Nigel Farage really win the next election? Here’s what the polls say
Reform’s lead is persistent but pollsters themselves point out that their models come with significant uncertaintyUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has spent his political career disrup...
theguardian.com
Nirvana baby loses legal case over Nevermind album
The man who was photographed as a baby on the LP cover sued the band for distributing child pornography.
bbc.com
Madagascar’s President Rajoelina Dissolved His Government, but Calls for His Resignation Continue
Demonstrators protesting chronic electricity and water cuts confronting police officers in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Ghost of Yōtei review – a brutal and stunningly beautiful samurai revenge quest
PlayStation 5; Sucker Punch/SonyThe follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima leans into its young protagonist’s thirst for bloody vengeanceMy horse in Ghost of Yōtei is called Mochizuki, which means “full mo...
theguardian.com
UK gov’t demand to access Apple users’ data raises civil liberties issues
Second order this year focuses on UK users; earlier attempt included US user data, but was withdrawn under US pressure.
aljazeera.com
Magennis among returnees to Northern Ireland squad
Striker Josh Magennis will return to the Northern Ireland squad for this month's 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures.
bbc.com
Philippines President Says Tents Needed to Shelter Earthquake Survivors
The remains of a church in Daanbantayan, Philippines, on Thursday after a deadly earthquake hit the country earlier in the week.
nytimes.com
What's behind the health care fight that led to the government shutdown
It's Obamacare health insurance prices — and how much help 24 million Americans will get with their premiums — that are in dispute.
npr.org
Dogs and drones: how scientists are saving Washington’s endangered orcas
Experts are finding new and more humane ways to protect the last 74 southern resident killer whalesNestled between the US state of Washington and Vancouver Island, the San Juan Islands are a vibran...
theguardian.com
The Curse of Frankenstein review – Hammer horror with Lee and Cushing shows how it should be done
Terence Fisher’s crisply told 1957 classic is unencumbered with good taste and delivered with absolute convictionGuillermo del Toro is just about to release his epic new Frankenstein adaptation, sw...
theguardian.com
Death toll rises to 72 after powerful earthquake in Philippines
More than 20,000 evacuees and 294 injured recorded as aftershocks continue to unsettle communities in northern Cebu.
aljazeera.com
Gauff reaches first semi-final since French Open win in June
Coco Gauff is in to her first WTA Tour semi-final since winning the French Open in June after defeating Eva Lys 6-3 6-4 at the China Open to remain on course for a successful title defence.
skysports.com
Salomé review – breathtakingly boring spin on Oscar Wilde’s baroque tragedy
Theatre Royal Haymarket, London Maxim Didenko delivers Wilde’s version of the biblical tale with a blingy design, topless men in hoods and yodellingIs it morally acceptable to host an Israeli theat...
theguardian.com
UK court convicts 7 men for ‘grooming’, systematic abuse of teens
Gang ringleader is sentenced to 35 years in prison for abuse; others get a minimum of 12 years.
aljazeera.com
Knicks legends ride camels, 76ers go golfing: Top scenes from Abu Dhabi series
Here are the top scenes from Abu Dhabi as the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks face off in a preseason doubleheader.
espn.com
A Run on Canned Mackerel and Emergency Radios. The Reason? Drones.
Karl Markussen preparing orders for shipment at Wolf Tactical, a military surplus shop in Copenhagen, on Wednesday. The company has seen an increase in sales amid fears of drone incursions and war.
nytimes.com
Philippines President Says Tents Needed to Shelter Quake Survivors
The remains of a church in Daanbantayan, Philippines, on Thursday after a deadly earthquake hit the country earlier in the week.
nytimes.com
A Family’s Global Efforts to Free the Only Nepali Kidnapped by Hamas
Bipin Joshi’s mother, Padma Joshi, 48, and sister, Pushpa Joshi, 18, have been campaigning for his freedom since he was kidnapped by Hamas in 2023.
nytimes.com
From a Utah church to a Denver museum: the man who found 75 pyramids in the US
Over a decade, Ian James captured an array of pyramid structures across 20 US states, now documented in a new bookOn a summer afternoon in 2017, Los Angeles-based artist Ian James found himself at...
theguardian.com
‘It’s been beyond difficult’: earthworks of HS2 take toll on Chilterns residents
Locals complain of a changed landscape, flooding, dust and disruption as rail project cuts through area of outstanding natural beautyUK fifth-worst country in Europe for loss of green space to deve...
theguardian.com
Mexico’s Party of the Poor Faces Image Problems as Some Members Spend Big
A banner for the Morena Party, which says it works for the common people, during a municipal election campaign in Celaya, Mexico, last year.
nytimes.com
Norris to draw Ryder Cup inspiration in comeback F1 title bid
Lando Norris says the US team's unexpected comeback to challenge on the final day of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black underlines why never giving up in sport is crucial as he bids to energise his ow...
skysports.com
Leigh ready to continue 'incredible story' as Wigan stand in way of Grand Final
Leigh Leopards head coach Adrian Lam is "not ready" for 2025 to be over just yet as his side look to make more history by making it to the Super League Grand Final for the first time in the club's...
skysports.com
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Wins Contract to Take NASA Rover to the Moon
The Amazon founder’s space company will transport NASA's VIPER rover to the lunar south pole—if it proves capable of delivering a payload to the moon in an upcoming mission.
wired.com
Post your questions for Paul Chuckle
The 77-year-old star of CBBC’s ChuckleVision is about to hit the big screen as drug-dealing gangster The Jackal in Fall to the Top. What would you ask him?On paper, is sounds like any other British...
theguardian.com
A century-old piano mystery has just been solved
Scientists confirmed that pianists can alter timbre through touch, using advanced sensors to capture micro-movements that shape sound perception. The discovery bridges art and science, promising ap...
sciencedaily.com
Reform UK accused by minister of talking ‘utter nonsense’ after Zia Yusuf implies Starmer trying to get Farage killed – UK politics live
Migration minister Mike Tapp accuses Reform UK’s head of policy of ‘snowflakery’Good morning. The Labour conference is over, the Conservative party one starts on Sunday, but both of them have got s...
theguardian.com
How gaslighting tricks the brain into questioning reality
Gaslighting, often seen as a form of manipulation, has now been reframed by researchers at McGill University and the University of Toronto as a learning process rooted in how our brains handle pred...
sciencedaily.com
What Premier League pass maps tell us: Salah needs the ball, Man United rely on Shaw
The top Premier League teams have passed the ball in certain ways that betray either a weakness or a strength. What have we learned so far?
espn.com
The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet review – a monument to Afghan resilience
A sweeping social history of Afghanistan is seen through the lens of Kabul’s InterContinental hotel, where staff endured the horrific realities of life in a war zoneSo catastrophic has the last hal...
theguardian.com
VOTE: Would USA have gone on to win Ryder Cup had Lowry missed putt?
Team USA would "most probably" have gone on to win the Ryder Cup had Shane Lowry not sunk an emotional birdie putt at Bethpage Black on Sunday...
skysports.com
Trade DK? Go get Skattebo? Three players you should trade, three to acquire
Three players you should target in a trade and three you can ship away while their value is up, including DK Metcalf.
espn.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,316
Here are the key events on day 1,316 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
VIDEO: Trump's tariffs, changing markets and what an uncertain economy means for you
Eight months into Trump's second term, it's unclear what the larger impact of these tariffs will have on the economy. Despite that, the president keeps promising to roll out new ones.
npr.org
Zelenskyy meeting European leaders in Denmark to rally support for Ukraine
Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen says that Europe is in a hybrid war waged by Russia, and Ukraine is first line of defence.
aljazeera.com
Your guide to the WNBA Finals: Aces-Mercury predictions and how each team could win
A'ja Wilson's Aces seek their third title in four years. Phoenix is chasing its first since 2014. The Finals open Friday.
espn.com
Stars and stripes flags for Trump UK visit had to be changed for brighter red
Switch of 66 hand-sewn flags for use along Mall and at Windsor Castle cost estimated £52,800 in public fundsDozens of US flags used for Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit to the UK las...
theguardian.com
Barnwell's NFL quarter-season awards: The top candidates to win MVP, Rookie of the Year, more
Can Josh Allen win another MVP? Could anyone edge Myles Garrett for DPOY? We ranked the top three candidates to win seven NFL awards through four weeks.
espn.com
Israel threatens all staying in Gaza City, kills at least 13 in enclave
Israeli Defence Minister Katz says anyone who stays in Gaza City will be considered 'terrorists and terror supporters'.
aljazeera.com
China’s fifth-ranking official was suspect in dropped Westminster spy case
Person who was thought to have received intelligence is understood to be Cai Qi, de facto chief of staff to Xi JinpingBritish prosecutors suspected that China’s fifth most senior official was in re...
theguardian.com
I Swear actor Robert Aramayo: ‘Like anybody who hasn’t had education, I thought it was all about swearing’
Formerly seen as a young Ned Stark in Game of Thrones and as Elrond in The Rings of Power, he is creating a buzz with his role as Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson. It taught him a lot, he says –...
theguardian.com
In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump.
npr.org
Schools and airport shut as Hurricane Imelda moves over Bermuda
Bermuda deploys soldiers to secure infrastructure, clear roads and help at emergency shelters.
aljazeera.com
South Korea president apologises for abusive foreign adoption scheme
Programme, which started after Korean War as a way of removing mixed-race children from society, violated human rights.
aljazeera.com
Weekly sports quiz: What's special about Kane's 100 Bayern goals?
How much attention have you paid to what happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
bbc.com
Transfer rumors, news: Como offer Man United's Zirkzee an escape
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee is contemplating a move to Serie A side Como in January. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
espn.com
One of Us by Elizabeth Day review – the inner lives of Tory MPs
Driven by a whodunnit-ish plot, this state-of-the-nation sequel to The Party features a family at the centre of British political lifeElizabeth Day is the right person to write a state-of-the-natio...
theguardian.com
Visions of resistance: women fighting to save their homeland – in pictures
The theme of this year’s Women By Women exhibition, Rooted in Resistance, is to showcase images of women defending their land and communities from destruction – by powerful people and corporations...
theguardian.com
Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight review – heartfelt child’s-eye view of last days of Rhodesia
Embeth Davidtz stars and directs, with outstanding performances from Zikhona Bali and seven-year-old Lexi Venter as Bobo as white minority rule endsThe screen actor Embeth Davidtz makes a great fea...
theguardian.com
Lewis urges Usyk to 'retire on top'
Lennox Lewis has advised his successor as undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, Oleksandr Usyk, to “retire on top. Like I did."
skysports.com
How the world is responding to Israel’s interception of the Gaza flotilla
Italian unions call for general strike as global protests grow and multiple governments criticise Israel.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: the postponed Ozzy Osbourne show about his final years
The metal icon and his family invited the cameras back into their lives for the final chapter. Plus: get the Kleenex ready for Long Lost Family. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC One This...
theguardian.com
Tories pledge to scrap landmark climate legislation
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says her party would axe legally binding targets to cut emissions.
bbc.com
Relief and new baby for asylum family of child suffocated in English Channel crossing
The Alhashemi family have spent the past 15 years moving around Europe in a state of legal limbo.
bbc.com
Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act
Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climateKemi Badenoch has vowed to repeal the Climate Change Act if the Conservatives win the nex...
theguardian.com
UK fifth-worst country in Europe for loss of green space to development
Exclusive: 1,680 football pitches of protected natural land in England, Wales and Northern Ireland lost in five years‘Desecration of landscape’: the fight over development in areas of outstanding n...
theguardian.com
‘Desecration of landscape’: the fight over development in areas of outstanding natural beauty
Residents of Woodgate estate in West Sussex enjoy its open spaces and wildlife but conservationists say it has set worrying precedentUK fifth-worst country in Europe for loss of green space to deve...
theguardian.com
FBI cuts ties with Anti-Defamation League amid conservative backlash
FBI Director Kash Patel announces break with anti-Semitism watchdog amid outrage over description of Charlie Kirk.
aljazeera.com
Billionaire populist eyes power in Czech vote but may need help from extremes
Andrej Babis has been taking notes from the US Maga movement but he may need to partner with ultra-nationalists.
bbc.com
How Social Media Is Changing the Narrative of the Israel-Gaza War
Palestinians waiting outside a charity kitchen to receive a free meal amid the worsening economic situation and widespread famine in the Gaza Strip last month.
nytimes.com
Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus just revealed stunning new clues to life
Fresh analysis of Cassini data has revealed new complex organic molecules inside ice grains spewing from Enceladus. These discoveries strengthen the case that the moon’s underground ocean hosts che...
sciencedaily.com
Musk becomes world's first half-trillion-dollar man
The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.
bbc.com
Jane Goodall’s Thoughts for a Reporter: ‘Hope Isn’t Just Wishful Thinking’
Jane Goodall, right, speaking with Catrin Einhorn at The New York Times’s Climate Forward event in September 2024. It was one of two interviews they did last year.
nytimes.com
The federal shutdown puts nutrition aid for millions of new parents at risk
Nearly seven million pregnant women and young children depend on WIC for healthy foods. Advocates say funding could run out in about two weeks, leaving states to close the gap if their budgets allow.
npr.org
Sudan’s War Is the Shape of Things to Come
Why mediators struggle to end a new kind of conflict.