Slot seeking new ways to stop opposition as Liverpool aim to bounce back
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes he benefited from the aura of Jurgen Klopp in his first season, but knows the situation has changed now that they are the defending Premier League champions.
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Why is Israel’s interception of the Gaza flotilla illegal?
Israel has intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to Gaza and detained hundreds of crew members.
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'I can be that person' - Kildunne can show girls how to become 'world champion'
Ellie Kildunne hopes to show young female rugby fans the "route to being a world champion" as she aims to "keep growing the game" following England's World Cup triumph.
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England thrash South Africa by 10 WICKETS in World Cup opener
Spinner Linsey Smith starred as England kicked off their Women's Cricket World Cup campaign with an emphatic 10-wicket demolition of South Africa in Guwahati.
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What are Trump’s new rules for universities to qualify for federal funding?
The White House sent the 'Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education' to nine US universities.
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Riot women! Inside Sally Wainwright’s joyous, raucous TV show about menopausal punks
The Happy Valley creator has turned her darkest hour into a rebellious tale of midlife women uniting in musical anarchy. The team behind the highly awaited drama talk vodka, rock’n’roll and hot flu...
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Get ready to rumble: how wrestling broke out of the ring and on to the stage
Far from the big money and bombast of WWE, standup comedians, performance artists and drag kings are adopting the sport and taking it down unexpected new creative pathsPhil Wang was about to get hi...
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Worst start by a Forest boss in 100 years? Ange's slow start analysed
Six games. Zero wins. Ange Postecoglou's start to life at Nottingham Forest is yet to reap the rewards of 'Angeball' or the 'new manager bounce' - not in terms of results anyway.
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How developers are using Apple’s local AI models with iOS 26
As iOS 26 is rolling out to all users, developers have been updating their apps to include features powered by Apple's local AI models.
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Woods wins K1 silver at World Championships
Great Britain's Kimberley Woods finished behind Poland's Claudia Zwolinska to claim silver.
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Arsenal open talks with Timber over new deal
Arsenal open talks with Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber over a new contract.
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Overlooked female modernist artist Marthe Donas dazzles in Belgium
Antwerp exhibition testifies to growing recognition of woman who took gender-neutral name Tour to get onIn the turbulent years after the first world war when artistic experiment flourished, critics...
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Israeli military intercepts last Gaza Flotilla boat
Israeli forces intercepted and boarded the Marinette, the last boat of the Global Sumud Flotilla that was still sailing.
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UK police urge cancellation of Palestine protest after Manchester attack
Protest group Defend Our Juries has said in response a planned demonstration for this weekend will still take place.
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England bowl brilliantly as South Africa all out for 69
England's bowlers make light work of South Africa's batters, dismissing them for just 69, with six of the dismissals coming with the batter being bowled in their opening match of the ICC Women's Cr...
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'A straightforward decision' | Tuchel explains Bellingham and Foden omissions
Following the announcement of his most recent England squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers, England boss Thomas Tuchel explains his reasoning for omitting players such as Jude Bellingha...
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McManamon sets acid test as Di Bella seeks revenge
Britain's Marie McManamon returns to the global stage for a pivotal atomweight bout against Selina Flores, live on Sky Sports in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Andrea Peña & Artists: Bogotá review – writhing, sweaty dancefloor revolt is exhausting
Sadler’s Wells East, LondonDance Umbrella festival opens with a bold yet alienating piece inspired by mythology and magical realismIt’s as if you’ve turned up at the party when they’re all already...
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The best recent poetry – review roundup
So Far So Good by Ursula K Le Guin; Thrums by Thomas A Clark; Sculling by Sophie Dumont; Magadh by Shrikant VermaSo Far So Good by Ursula K Le Guin (Spiral House, £13.99)The title of this final boo...
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Add to playlist: the jackhammer noise and clubby alt-rock of Ashnymph and the week’s best new tracks
Currently playing ‘anywhere that will turn the PA up loud’ the trio’s edge-of-chaos dynamics and hypnotic layered beats mark them out as different from anything else aroundFrom London and BrightonR...
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Patricia Routledge, Hoity-Toity Housewife of ‘Keeping Up Appearances,’ Dies at 96
Patricia Routledge, seen here in 1992, starred as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC television series “Keeping Up With Appearances.”
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Patricia Routledge brought humanity to an array of eccentrics, from Hyacinth Bucket to Lady Bracknell
The versatile star, who has died aged 96, portrayed absurdly pretentious and apparently grotesque characters with wonderful sympathyPatricia Routledge was an actor of uncommon versatility equally a...
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Smith takes three early wickets as England make stunning start
Linsey Smith takes the wickets of Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp, as South Africa fall to 19-4 in just the sixth over of England's opening match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
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Is sea blockade of Gaza a “war crime”?
Professor Douglas Guilfoyle explains the legal ins and outs of Israel’s Gaza blockade.
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Keeping Up Appearances actor Patricia Routledge dies aged 96
The actor was best known for her role as the pretentious housewife Hyacinth Bucket, and for the series Hetty Wainthropp InvestigatesPatricia Routledge, the stage and screen actor best known for sta...
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What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election
The Liberal Democratic Party presidential election candidates, from left: Takayuki Kobayashi, Japan’s former economic security minister; Toshimitsu Motegi, the former foreign minister; Yoshimasa Ha...
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Tottenham midfielder Bentancur signs new contract
Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur signs a new "long-term" deal with the club.
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Hamlet review – a cocky prince of infinite jest runs riot at the National
Lyttelton theatre, LondonHiran Abeysekera brings humour to the tragedy and Francesca Mills steals the show as Ophelia but this staging pulls its emotional punchesLast week, Indhu Rubasingham launch...
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Make green great again: Can appeals to the wallet make climate policy an election-winner?
In this week’s newsletter: At a major gathering in New York, climate advocates say that language has to change• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereAt stuffy United Nations...
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Inside the Contentious World of Luigi Mangione Supporters
As Luigi Mangione is being tried legally and in the court of public opinion, tensions are growing between his supporters pushing health care reform and those who believe he is innocent.
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Are internet rumours of a comet hurtling towards Earth true?
Space agencies say the comet, 3I/ATLAS, poses no danger, despite viral conspiracy claims.
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'I'm not a doctor!' | Slot's cheeky response to Alisson injury question
Take a look at Arne Slot's cheeky response to a question about Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson's recent injury.
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Home secretary calls pro-Palestine protests after Manchester attack 'un-British'
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has told the BBC she was "disappointed" pro-Palestinian protests went ahead on Thursday in the wake of the terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester.
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Difficult to put timeline on Alisson injury - Slot
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson will miss Saturday's trip to Chelsea with a hamstring injury.
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Pro-Palestinian protests 'un-British' after Manchester attack, Mahmood says
The home secretary told BBC Breakfast she was disappointed pro-Palestinian protests went ahead.
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Taylor Swift on Travis, new tracks and baking bread
The global superstar spoke to Radio 1's Greg James about how her new album reflects her current era.
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‘We’re all in this together’: New York cathedral pays tribute to immigrants with new mural
At St Patrick’s Cathedral, the largest permanent artwork commisioned in its 146-year history is a plea for acceptance and community at a difficult timeIn the neo-gothic splendor of New York’s St Pa...
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‘Czech Trump’ Andrej Babis Is Poised to Return as Prime Minister in Elections
Andrej Babis, the former prime minister of the Czech Republic and chairman of the Ano party, at a campaign rally in Prague on Tuesday.
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She Speaks Trump’s Language: Meet Ukraine’s New Prime Minister
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko outside her office in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. She was appointed to the position by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July.
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Hull KR ready to fight until final minute vs Saints in semi-finals
Hull KR will be the firm favourites when they welcome St Helens in the Betfred Super League semi-finals on Saturday night and coach Willie Peters wants his team to replicate the "mentality" Saints...
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Palestinian boy says ‘I’m okay’ after rescue from Gaza rubble
Palestinian boy Mohammed Al-Yazji was rescued from the rubble of his destroyed home in Gaza City.
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Global protests erupt over Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
Crowds in Europe, South America and beyond rally to support Gaza, which faces famine after two years of bombardment.
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Ranking the top 15 players in the WNBA Finals
Las Vegas and Phoenix tip off the 2025 WNBA Finals on Friday. These will be the best players on the court.
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No team has repeated in a quarter century. Are the Dodgers different?
Not since the 2000 Yankees has a team won back-to-back World Series. What does that mean for L.A.?
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Haaland on pace to surpass Messi and Ronaldo's best seasons. Is that good for Man City?
Manchester City rely on Haaland more than any Premier League relies one player. Is he their path back to the top, or a recipe for disaster?
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Yankees' McMahon flies into dugout to make fearless catch
Ryan McMahon of New York Yankees performs amazing catch flipping into the dugout as they beat Boston Red Sox 4-0.
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March for 1968 Mexican student massacre eclipsed by support for Gaza
Mexico City officials estimate the march commemorating the 57th anniversary of the massacre drew 10,000 people.
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How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge) review – nothing else on TV has this many laugh-out-loud moments
The fictional broadcaster remains the funniest comic creation in Britain, as he returns with this hilariously sloppy look at mental health. Is anything as joyous as watching his blunders? Surely no...
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Labour are ‘handmaidens’ to Reform UK’s ‘dangerous’ politics, Polanski to tell Green conference – UK politics live
New leader to make case for immigration, more investment in public services and a wealth tax as Green party membership hits record highGood morning. The Green party starts its conference today, wit...
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Agriculture: The Spiritual Sound review – unabashedly gorgeous noise from ‘ecstatic black metal’ band
(The Flenser)The LA group’s second album pairs all the power and euphoria of heavy music with imaginative detailing and poignant lyrics – it will have you levitating with joy All of the euphoria,...
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The Lost Bus to Rosalie: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera try to outrun the Californian wild fires to save a bus load of children in an epic, edge-of-your-seat thriller, plus a tender and heart-tugging tale about a...
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Nurmagomedov v Hughes 2 - big-fight predictions
Who will win Paul Hughes' rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov on Friday? The world of fighting offers its predictions.
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Britain's Oduwaiye claims bronze at Worlds
Funmi Oduwaiye throws a personal best as she claims shot put bronze at the World Para Athletics Championships.
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Dania: Listless review – Intimate underground pop inspired by hospital night shifts
(Somewhere Press)Reflecting her nocturnal work as an emergency doctor, the Baghdad-born musician’s latest blends trip-hop, shoegaze and ambient into sometimes eerie, sometimes blissful tracksAs wel...
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Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album Showgirl shatters Spotify record
Showgirl breaks Spotify records as Taylor Swift's most pre-saved album, highlighting her enduring popularity.
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How did the Browns decide on starting QB No. 41? Inside their 'intentional' methods
The QB room has been developed to give Dillon Gabriel (Sunday's starter) and Shedeur Sanders space to grow.
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Wetherspoon’s boss vows to keep price rises to a minimum as he criticises energy bills
Beefed-up packaging tax will triple pub chain’s costs from the levy to £2.4m a year, says Tim MartinBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of the pub chain Wetherspoon’s has vowed to keep price inc...
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Last Gaza Flotilla boat ‘still sailing strong’
The Marinette is the last vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla still heading towards Gaza.
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‘We need anger to fight for our lives’: Mexican musician Silvana Estrada on grief, violence and the indignity of ‘el ghosting’
Estrada’s lovelorn debut album won her a Latin Grammy, but for its follow-up she wanted to leave sadness behind. Then, the very different losses of two friends brought out a newfound sense of furyS...
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If you liked Brexit, you’re going to love what the Conservatives want next | Polly Toynbee
Leaving the ECHR could mean higher food prices and an even bigger blow to trade. The Tories’ new proposals will end the party for goodBrexit is never over and it’s about to get a bit worse. As the...
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Littler, Humphries or Clayton to win World Grand Prix at double start event?
Will the usual suspects Luke Littler, Luke Humphries or Michael van Gerwen lift the World Grand Prix, or can Jonny Clayton spring a surprise at the double start event?
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'Injury struggles have made me!' | Archer talks through pivotal career moments
Join Jofra Archer as part of Sky Sports' The Moments That Make Us series, as the England fast bowler reveals how bouncing back from injuries have made him the player he is today.
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Taylor Swift: fans and critics react to ‘catchy’, ‘goofy’ and ‘joyful’ The Life of a Showgirl
Swift’s new album has been praised for upbeat songs with a tighter focus and funny lyrics – though one track about Travis Kelce’s ‘magic wand’ has divided opinionThe Life of a Showgirl review – dul...
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Death of a rainmaker: When drought means murder in South Sudan
For a group of people whose job means life, climate change can spell death.
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What is Trump’s new TrumpRx website and will it bring medicine prices down?
The US president has launched the website to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for Americans.
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Government shutdown enters third day as White House threatens widespread layoffs
As the government shutdown enters its third day, the GOP-led Senate will vote for the fourth time on partisan stopgap bills. Meanwhile, the White House is threatening mass layoffs for federal workers.
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Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror review – insiders’ account of cult musical 50 years on
Stars including Richard O’Brien, Susan Sarandon and Tim Curry line up to recount the endearing origin story of the perennial crowdpleaserNot to be confused with the unauthorised, warts-and-all fan...
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As Tories vow to scrap ‘failed targets’, how do their climate claims stack up?
We fact check Kemi Badenoch and her party after she promised to repeal Climate Change Act if they win power Continue reading...
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Migration is Britain’s superpower. Our future depends on embracing that truth, not denying it | Zack Polanski
Labour has lost its nerve. At the Green party conference this weekend, we’re gathering to set things rightZack Polanski is leader of the Green partyThe mask has slipped in British politics. Divisiv...
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Week in wildlife: a shy polar bear, whirling waders and a pilchard platoon
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Benn offered super-welter world title fight after Eubank rematch
Conor Benn has been offered a world title shot down at super-welterweight.
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At a Conspiracy Conference in Rural Ireland, Charlie Kirk Was the Star
The increasingly tight links between far-right groups in the US and Europe were on full display at the Rebels Across the Pond conference in Ireland.
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'It was very tough but I love life' - ex-hostage whose family were killed on 7 October
Eli Sharabi reflects on finding out, after release, his wife and children had been killed in the attacks.
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$25 Off DoorDash Promo Code | October 2025
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off, free delivery, and up to 30% off with our latest coupons for new and existing customers.
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TV tonight: Alan Partridge is back to tackle the wellbeing of Britain
Steve Coogan’s totemic character is back – and this time he’s talking mental health. Plus, a brilliant film adaptation of Max Porter’s Shy. Here’s what to watch this evening 9.30pm, BBC OneAlan is...
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Green Party leader rejects 'radical' tag
Zack Polanski speaks to BBC South East on the party's new approach ahead of the party's conference.
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Meet the Caerphilly by-election candidates
A guide to the politicians competing in, arguably, the most interesting devolved Welsh by-election.
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Defenders not as good as they were in my day - Rooney
Wayne Rooney says the current crop of defenders are not as good as they were in his day - and rates the top five best he played against.
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A public broadcaster's path after losing U.S. funds: Youth sports and less local news
South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.
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English National Ballet’s R:Evolution review – a triple whammy of Balanchine, Forsythe and Graham
Sadler’s Wells, LondonIn a stunning evening, fearless and faultless dancers deliver a trio of classics, ending with a gorgeous yet more subdued piece by David DawsonEnglish National Ballet’s new se...
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Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds
Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversibleAir pollution increases the likelihood of people becoming frail in middle and old...
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10% Off Dell Coupon Codes | October 2025
Get 10% off with a Dell promo code for new customers, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, monitors, and all things tech.
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As shutdown ripples through Georgia, voters consider who to blame
Voters in Georgia are grappling with the effects of the government shutdown — and with who in Washington bears the blame.
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Kiss reality goodbye: AI-generated social media has arrived
With the launch of Sora 2, OpenAI has opened a new chapter in addictive, and some worry dangerous, AI video content.
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After nine years of grinding, Replit finally found its market. Can it keep it?
While AI coding startups like Cursor raise brow-raising rounds on barely three years of existence, Replit's path to a $3 billion valuation has been anything but swift.
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Papua New Guinea cabinet signs landmark defence treaty with Australia
The Pukpuk Treaty is due to be signed soon by PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Australia's PM Anthony Albanese.
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A flu test you can chew
Flu detection could soon be as simple as chewing gum. Scientists have created a molecular sensor that releases a thyme-like flavor when it encounters influenza, offering a low-tech, taste-based alt...
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Why has Pakistan-administered Kashmir erupted in protest again?
Communications blackout and deadly clashes grip the region as protesters present 38 demands to the government.
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Israel dismantles Gaza humanitarian flotilla – but one boat sails on
The Israeli navy has intercepted all but one ship that formed the 44-strong Global Sumud Flotilla – the Marinette.
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Transfer rumors, news: Mexico's Mora on Arsenal, City, Madrid, Barça radar
Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora is being tracked by Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl review – dull razzle-dazzle from a star who seems frazzled
(Republic)Far from the Max Martin-assisted pop juggernaut fans expected, this soft-rock paean to domestic bliss is slight on tunes and still seethes with grievance. And the less said about her fian...
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Bossing it! The makers of Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere on turning Jeremy Allen White into the rock icon
Springsteen’s 1982 lo-fi album Nebraska was recorded when the singer was battling with depression – but about to become a superstar. Now that pivotal period has been brought to the screen – with Th...
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Moore's focus on Birmingham before internationals
Striker Kieffer Moore targets Wrexham's first home win in the Championship before turning his attention to international duty with Wales.
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Beijing’s top diplomat in HK sets out red lines for new US Consul General
China told the US envoy to abide by 'fundamental norms governing international relations', including noninterference.
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Japan’s hot springs hold clues to the origins of life on Earth
Billions of years ago, Earth’s atmosphere was hostile, with barely any oxygen and toxic conditions for life. Researchers from the Earth-Life Science Institute studied Japan’s iron-rich hot springs,...
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‘Zubeen was for all’: Singer’s death unites India’s religiously torn Assam
Amid soaring Hindu-Muslim tensions in the BJP-ruled northeastern state, Zubeen Garg's music served as a rare unifier.
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'When I stand, I feel dizzy': Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling in ghost towns
The powerful quake has killed 68 people, injured hundreds and destroyed homes and churches.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,317
Here are the key events on day 1,317 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Bogaerts laments 'terrible' call, pines for ABS
Count Xander Bogaerts among those looking forward to Major League Baseball's new challenge system for balls and strikes next season. The San Diego Padres shortstop just wishes it were in place a li...
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‘Ban Israeli football’: Scholars urge UEFA to bar Israel over Gaza horrors
Legal experts underscore killing of Palestinian footballers and UN panel's findings that Israel is committing genocide.
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Behind the Gen Z protests that forced Madagascar's president to sack his government
President Rajoelina's move fails to quell the protest movement that is now threatening his own position.
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The Moon’s far side is hiding a chilling secret
New lunar samples from the far side reveal it formed from cooler magma than the near side, confirming the Moon’s interior is not uniform. Researchers suggest fewer heat-producing elements on the fa...
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Reform Send system now or face billions in extra costs, ministers warned
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says more than 200,000 extra children will need Send support by 2029.
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Combs pleads with judge in letter before sentencing, saying he was ‘reborn’ in jail
Music mogul, facing up to 11 years in prison, says he is a new man and ‘I no longer care about the money or the fame’Facing up to 11 years in prison at his sentencing on Friday, Sean “Diddy” Combs...
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The Return of the Starvation Weapon
The collapse in global norms fueling the catastrophes in Gaza and Sudan.
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