Arthur Jones, Former Baltimore Ravens Player, Dies at 39
Arthur Jones at the Super Bowl in 2013.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-10-03
Madagascar president refuses to step down as antigov’t protests continue
Protesters issue president 24-hour ultimatum to ‘respond favourably’ to demands, threatening 'all necessary measures'.
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With its latest acqui-hire, OpenAI is doubling down on personalized consumer AI
OpenAI is acquiring the CEO of Roi, an AI financial companion. Roi will sunset its service as its talent heads to OpenAI, ostensibly to help boost revenue in consumer apps.
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'World class' Semenyo fires Bournemouth to 'unthinkable' heights
While Bournemouth stars were leaving left, right and centre in the summer, one stayed - Antoine Semenyo - and he has taken the team up to second spot.
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Is an end to Israel’s war on Gaza finally in sight?
Hamas has responded positively to Trump's Gaza peace proposal, but differences remain.
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Musician Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to four years in prison after apology
The famed hip-hop mogul told the court that his actions were 'disgusting' and 'shameful' in a plea for leniency.
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First lawsuit filed challenging Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The lawsuit claims Trump does not have the authority to override the law that created the H-1B visa programme.
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Wrexham 1-1 Birmingham | Championship highlights
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Wrexham and Birmingham City.
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Wigan book spot in Grand Final with victory over Leigh
Wigan Warriors booked a spot in the Super League Grand Final with an 18-6 victory over neighbours Leigh Leopards at The Brick Community Stadium.
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Sources: Naveen Rao’s new AI hardware startup targets $5B valuation with backing from a16z
Former Databricks AI chief is raising $1 billion to build a Nvidia rival through a novel approach.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to nix temporary status for Venezuelan migrants
The US court's conservative supermajority once again backed Trump's efforts to limit temporary immigration pathways.
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El Mala strike sends Koln into Bundesliga top four
Said El Mala's superb strike gives Koln their first win in four games, as the visitors beat Hoffenheim 1-0 to move them into the top four of the Bundesliga.
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Chelsea's 100 per cent WSL record ended with Man Utd draw
Chelsea's 100 per cent record in the Barclays WSL this season has come to an end as they played out an entertaining 1-1 draw against Manchester United.
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Phyllis Gardner, Early Skeptic of Theranos, Dies at 75
A pharmacologist, she was certain Elizabeth Holmes’s blood-testing idea would fail, and spoke up about it. At first, few listened.
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UK will leave ECHR if Tories win election, Badenoch says
The European Convention on Human Rights has become a focal point in debates around changing immigration policy.
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Ashleigh Brilliant, Prolific ‘Pot-Shots’ Phrasemaker, Dies at 91
Over nearly a half-century, he wrote 10,000 epigrams, none longer than 17 words, and printed them on postcards, T-shirts, mugs and other products.
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French double books Grand Final return for Wigan
Bevan French keeps Wigan on course for a hat-trick of Super League titles as the Warriors see off Leigh Leopards to reach the Grand Final.
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Fatal attack revives debate over controversial shark nets in Australia
The use of controversial shark nets was about to be scaled back in Sydney when a surfer was killed.
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Here’s the latest.
The militant group responded to a proposal by President Trump to end the war in Gaza.
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Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir over living costs
Several people have been killed after protests turned violent in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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US releases video of another strike on a boat near Venezuela
The US has released video it says shows its military striking a boat near the coast of Venezuela, killing four.
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Hamas Says It Agrees to Release All Hostages in Gaza
The militant group responded to a proposal by President Trump to end the war in Gaza.
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Bad Bunny Has MAGA All Worked Up
After avoiding the continental US on his world tour due to ICE, Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show will be a battleground for the country’s culture wars.
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Legal experts condemn Apple bowing to White House's request to remove ICE tracking app
It's the latest example of tech giants bowing to pressure from the Trump administration. Legal experts say the developer of the app has free speech rights that may have been violated.
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Pressure mounts on Meloni’s gov’t as Gaza protests paralyse Italy
Union says more than two million took to the streets Friday, with massive turnout expected tomorrow for Rome protests.
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Pressure mounting on Postecoglou with Newcastle trip crucial
Pressure is mounting on Ange Postecoglou less than a month into his new role at Nottingham Forest and Sky Sports News has been told owner Evangelos Marinakis will not hesitate in removing the head...
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Snapchat is going to charge for storage — here’s how to save your Memories for free
If your Memories exceed the new limit, you will need to either export them or sign up for one of Snapchat's new Memories Storage plans in order to preserve them.
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Google’s Gemini AI app could soon be getting a big makeover
Google's Gemini AI app is getting a redesign with suggested prompts, a reverse engineer finds.
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UK police want to stop Palestine protest after deadly synagogue attack
UK police are urging organisers to cancel a pro-Palestine protest in London on Saturday after a deadly synagogue attack.
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WNBA Finals Game 1 live tracker: Updates on Mercury vs. Aces series opener
The Mercury and Aces tip off the first best-of-seven WNBA Finals in history. Follow all the live action here.
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Super League semi-finals LIVE! Wigan take on Leigh for Grand Final spot
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U.S. Research Focus in the Arctic Shifts: Less Climate, More Security
An ice survey about 715 miles north of Barrow, Alaska, during an expedition aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healey in 2018.
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Seattle Mariners' crab helmet tops 2025 new ballpark grub
MLB parks are staying creative with their new food items in the 2025 season.
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UN report finds over 40,000 in Gaza may have life-changing injuries
The UN says more than 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza have suffered potentially life-changing injuries.
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Margaret Markey, Who Championed Victims of Sexual Abuse, Dies at 83
Margaret Markey was a former state assemblywoman when she appeared with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York after he signed the Child Victims Act in Manhattan in 2019, crowning her long campaign to se...
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French Photojournalist Killed in Drone Attack in Ukraine
Antoni Lallican, a Paris-based photographer, is the first working journalist to be killed by a remotely piloted drone during the war, according to press associations.
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Ex-Ravens, Syracuse DL Arthur Jones dies at 39
Arthur Jones, a defensive lineman who spent his first four NFL seasons in Baltimore and won a Super Bowl with the Ravens, has died. He was 39.
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Israel’s Ben Gvir filmed taunting captured flotilla activists
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir filmed himself taunting activists from the Gaza flotilla.
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Lack of data on government shutdown blurs US economy insights
Data interruption comes at a particularly uncertain time as policymakers need more data now than less.
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Can AI companies turn brainrot into revenue?
The U.S. government shutdown that began this week is the first in seven years. While it might not feel immediately disruptive, for startups waiting on permits, visas, or regulatory approvals, even...
techcrunch.com
Pro-Palestine protesters target Italy training for Israel World Cup tie
Italy are due to play Israel in a FIFA World Cup qualifier in Udine but there have been calls for a boycott.
aljazeera.com
Four killed in latest US strike on alleged drug vessel near Venezuela
Donald Trump says the boat was carrying enough drugs to kill thousands of people.
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Starmer urges pro-Palestine protesters to ‘respect the grief of British Jews’
Writing before a planned protest against Palestine Action ban, PM says activists should recognise a time of mourningThe prime minister has called for protesters to “respect the grief of British Jew...
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China Is Leading the World in the Clean Energy Transition. Here's What That Looks Like
The country spends like no one else on renewables and has reshaped the global market. Is it enough?
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How Smith inspired England's statement win
How England delivered the perfect opening performance against South Africa to start their Women's World Cup campaign.
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US conducts fourth air strike on boat in Caribbean Sea, killing four people
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accused the boat of 'trafficking narcotics' and pledged to continue the air strikes.
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Injured Yamal out of Spain World Cup qualifiers
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is out for "two to three weeks" with a groin injury and misses Spain's World Cup qualifying matches against Georgia and Bulgaria.
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What if … the world took action to end Israel’s war on Gaza next week?
Experts tell Al Jazeera what could happen if countries decided to unite against Israel's genocide.
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We are heartbroken after synagogue attack, says senior UK Jewish politician
Attorney general Richard Hermer says more must be done to protect Jewish community and tackle antisemitismOne of UK’s most senior Jewish politicians has said he and the Jewish community are “heartb...
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Injured Yamal out of Spain’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers, could miss Clasico
Yamal will miss the games against Georgia and Bulgaria, and may also be out of the El Clasico against Real Madrid.
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OpenAI’s Sora soars to No. 1 on Apple’s US App Store
Sora becomes the No. 3 US app after 164K downloads in 2 days, making the AI video app an early hit.
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The Guardian view on Conservative party conference: Kemi Badenoch’s last shot at relevance | Editorial
The Tory leader’s warped analysis of why her party is unpopular has lead her into strategic misjudgments and terrible policy choicesLast year’s Conservative conference, held in the aftermath of a c...
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Tory chair accepted £2k hospitality from developer of HMOs for asylum seekers
Exclusive: Kevin Hollinrake’s conference costs paid for by firm helping landlords convert homes for lucrative marketThe Conservative party chair, Kevin Hollinrake, accepted thousands of pounds wort...
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Ravens rule out QB Jackson due to hamstring
After not practicing all week, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been ruled out against the Texans.
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Putin Suggests Trump Will Decide Against Sending Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine
A display showcasing Tomahawks and other missiles in Arlington, Va., in 2023. Tomahawks have a range of over 1,500 miles.
nytimes.com
Tymon and Vigouroux sign new Swansea contracts
Swansea City receive a boost as goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux and left-back Josh Tymon agree new contracts.
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Reform issues legal threat over Putin jibe
Social media posts implied Reform's Caerphilly candidate had links to Vladimir Putin.
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From Hyacinth Bucket to Alan Bennett’s muse: Patricia Routledge’s utterly unique TV career
She wowed in Coronation Street, inspired Victoria Wood and in Keeping Up Appearances transformed a grotesque comic creation into a character we’ll never forget. Routledge was a talent like no other...
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James Grashow, Who Turned Cardboard Into Art, Dies at 83
He was best known for huge, fantastical installations that were not always built to last, including a version of the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
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Mets begin staff overhaul after missing playoffs
After missing the playoffs despite the highest payroll in the MLB, the New York Mets are engaging in a large staffing overhaul.
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The original Tay-Tay: a Swifties’ guide to Elizabeth Taylor
Unashamedly herself with an extraordinary talent and wit, down-to-earth yet unspeakably glamorous – little wonder the actor who is the subject of a track on her new album is the younger Taylor’s ro...
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How do you celebrate James Bond Day when you don’t know who the next 007 will be?
All things Bond will be commemorated on 5 October. But while the new movie has a director and writer attached, we’re still none the wiser as to who will play the super-spyIt’s James Bond Day this S...
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Leaked doc reveals the chaotic politics behind Trump Energy Department cuts
Harris-voting states were hit hardest by Department of Energy award cancellations, but not every blue-state project was cut. Politics might play a role.
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Your Delivery Robot Is Here
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we introduce you to DoorDash's new delivery robot, and discuss what the growing robot population means for humans.
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Packer 'not hanging up boots any time soon'
England flanker Marlie Packer says she is "not hanging up her boots" yet after winning a second World Cup.
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Semi-final confidence boosted but can England repeat South Africa success under pressure?
Sky Sports' Charles Dagnall reflects on England's emphatic 10-wicket victory over South Africa in their Women's Cricket World Cup opener, how passage to the semi-finals may have already been secure...
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Space defense, gravity, and connectivity with Bridgit Mendler, Even Rogers, and Max Haot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The space economy is scaling fast — from defense to artificial gravity to satellite connectivity. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Bridgit Mendler, Even Rogers, and Max Haot will share what’s next on th...
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Trump gives Hamas Sunday deadline to accept Gaza peace plan
The 20-point proposal seeks to end the fighting immediately in return for the release of hostages and detained Gazans.
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Trump issues Sunday deadline for Hamas to accept Gaza peace proposal
US president has pushed a 20-point plan to 'redevelop' Gaza that critics say fails to support Palestinian sovereignty.
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England begin Cricket World Cup in style with dominant win over South Africa
Highlights of the Women's Cricket World Cup match between England and South Africa.
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Djokovic starts Shanghai bid with Cilic victory in first match since US Open
Novak Djokovic opened his Shanghai Masters campaign with a 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 victory against long-time rival and friend Marin Cilic in his first match since his US Open exit.
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GOP blames government shutdown on health care for undocumented people. That's false
The White House and GOP lawmakers say a provision in the Big Beautiful Bill that Democrats want rolled back keeps undocumented people from getting health benefits — a claim experts say is misleading.
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Michelle Mone told us ‘business isn’t easy’ during Covid. How are things now, your ladyship? | Marina Hyde
After a company she was linked to was ordered to repay £122m it made from pandemic deals, the baroness has embarked on a masterclass in victimhoodBy their own accounts, there have been two Westmins...
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Romeo a Juliet review – star-crossed lovers divided by language
Sherman theatre, CardiffTheatr Cymru’s bilingual version of Shakespeare’s tragedy brings intriguing complexity to the warring families but also some confusion‘Speakest thou from the heart?” Or rath...
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‘Surprisingly creamy’: as a fermentista, how could I resist making ant yoghurt?
Findings of study into fermentation process behind dairy product could serve as toolkit for creating new foodsWhether it is kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, or sourdough, today’s foodies are no...
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Asad Rehman’s journey from antiracism campaigner in Burnley to head of Friends of the Earth
Climate crisis is ‘interconnected crisis of inequality’, says Rehman, who began organising at his school in the 1970s Each weekday morning, every child in the south Asian community in Burnley would...
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The clock is ticking: Savings of up to 20% on group passes end tonight for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The Founder Bundle Sale ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Save 15% on 4–9 Founder Passes and 20% off investor bundles to unlock sessions with leaders like Vinod Khosla, Aaron Levie, Jason Citron, and...
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Flai is the latest startup bringing AI to car dealerships
The YC-backed startup has raised a $4.5 million seed round as it looks to win over more businesses by replacing cumbersome phone trees with AI-powered software.
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Russia escalates strikes on Ukraine’s power grid, gas sites as winter looms
Ukraine accuses Russia of weaponising winter, striking power grids and gas sites to deprive civilians of heat and water.
aljazeera.com
Celebrations in Luxembourg as new Crown Duke sworn in
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has abdicated, handing over the throne to his eldest son, Grand Duke Guillaume.
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Starmer will hand Britain over to Farage, says Green party leader Zack Polanski
Leader tells party’s conference he is ready to take the fight to Labour and push back against narratives surrounding immigrationUK politics live – latest updatesThe Greens are coming directly to ch...
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Banking industry’s net zero alliance shuts down amid faltering climate commitments
NZBA had nearly 150 members but banks began leaving when Trump was re-elected on promise to ‘drill, baby, drill’The global banking industry’s net zero target-setting group has announced it will shu...
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Amorim 'can't run away from Man Utd results'
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admits he cannot hide from his dire record and it is 'normal' that Old Trafford legends criticise him.
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Finland Court Dismisses Case About Cutting Cables in Baltic Sea
The Eagle S in the Gulf of Finland last year after the Finnish authorities boarded and seized the ship.
nytimes.com
England won't 'get carried away' after big South Africa win - Smith
Linsey Smith says England won't allow themselves to become complacent following their emphatic 10-wicket win over South Africa in their opening game of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
bbc.com
Hartlepool strips Peter Mandelson of civic honour
Councillors withdraw Freedom of Hartlepool award over former ambassador’s links to Jeffrey EpsteinPeter Mandelson will be stripped of a civic honour he received from Hartlepool, the town he represe...
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Hacking group claims theft of 1 billion records from Salesforce customer databases
The hacking group claims to have stolen about a billion records from companies, including FedEx, Qantas, and TransUnion, who store their customer and company data in Salesforce.
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Czechs vote in elections that could usher in populist billionaire
Self-described 'Trumpist' Andrej Babis has campaigned on pledges of welfare and halting military aid to Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Fathers entitled to equal parental leave, South Africa's top court rules
The ruling grants both parents the right to share a total of four months and 10 days of parental leave.
bbc.com
New deep tech fund Wave Function Ventures raises $15 million
Former SpaceX Falcon 9 engineer Jamie Gull, who started the fund, has already made nine investments.
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A new search engine raises $1.1M to let obsessive fans dive down internet rabbit holes
Lore raises $1.1 million to build a personalized search engine for fandom culture.
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Ruthless England thrash SA in World Cup opener
England start their Women's World Cup campaign with a 10-wicket win in Guwahati after bowling out South Africa for just 69.
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Climbing star, 23, dies after falling from Yosemite's El Capitan
Balin Miller's solo climb and fall was caught on a live stream.
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England start World Cup in style with dominant win against South Africa
England get their World Cup campaign off to the perfect start as they ease past South Africa in their opening match, bowling their opponents out for 69 before reaching their winning target inside 1...
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be sentenced after conviction on federal prostitution-related charges – live updates
Music mogul could face lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of some charges in July; court proceedings to begin at 10am eastern timeSean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to knowSean “Diddy”...
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Pakistan FM says Trump’s plan to end Israel’s Gaza war was altered
The official objects to changes made to the US 20-point Gaza war plan, saying it deviates from the original draft.
aljazeera.com
Jets RB Allen to miss 8-12 weeks with knee injury
Jets running back Braelon Allen, placed on injured reserve Thursday with a knee injury, will be sidelined eight to 12 weeks.
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Trump gives Hamas a 'last chance' deadline to agree to a peace plan with Israel
President Trump said that if Hamas does not agree to the 20-point plan, as presented by Israel and the U.S., then "all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas."
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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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Oum – A Son’s Quest for His Mother review – hybrid forces bring Bushra El-Turk’s haunting score to a vivid life
Barbican, LondonA tour-de-force by actor Nadia Amin centres this tale of the inherited trauma of exile while a trio of singers virtuosically blend Middle Eastern and European operatic idioms‘I wish...
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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.
bbc.com
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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Fat may secretly fuel Alzheimer’s, new research finds
New research from Houston Methodist reveals how obesity may directly drive Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists discovered that tiny messengers released by fat tissue, called extracellular vesicles, can...
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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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Tarleton State coach Gillispie under investigation
Tarleton State coach Billy Gillispie has been placed on temporary administrative leave as the university investigates an anonymous complaint.
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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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Scorecard: England vs South Africa, Women's World Cup
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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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Air Force's alternate uniforms inspired by F-16 headline top threads for Week 6
Air Force's new threads draw inspiration from the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet.
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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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England bowl vs South Africa in Women's Cricket World Cup LIVE!
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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.
wired.com
Are internet rumours of a comet hurtling towards Earth true?
Space agencies say the comet, 3I/ATLAS, poses no danger, despite viral conspiracy claims.
aljazeera.com
Women's Champions League preview: Team-by-team, talking points, predictions
The UEFA Women's Champions League is back with a new 18-team format, so what do you need to know about the teams and talking points?
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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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Fungi finds: UK citizen scientists make rare pink and purple discoveries
Plantlife charity enlisted help of 850 volunteers to look for waxcaps in places such as private gardensGraveyards, sheep farms and garden lawns are among the hundreds of new sites for rare pink and...
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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...
skysports.com
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.
aljazeera.com
Paolo Banchero, Trae Young: Breaking down 10 names that could define NBA season
ESPN's Tim Bontemps breaks down players and personnel that will play major roles on the court and beyond.
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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.
aljazeera.com
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.
bbc.com
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.
aljazeera.com
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.
bbc.com
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.
bbc.com
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...
theguardian.com
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.
aljazeera.com
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.
aljazeera.com
Taylor Swift’s Charli xcx hit job misses the point – and underscores her tedious obsession with conflict | Laura Snapes
Sixteen months after Charli used Brat to air her anxieties about Swift, the US star’s graceless response is a missed opportunity for growth – and betrays her vengeful sideTaylor Swift: The Life of...
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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?
skysports.com
'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...
theguardian.com
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.
aljazeera.com
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.
aljazeera.com
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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Shutdown standoff not about whether Democrats or GOP 'win or lose,' says Sen. Warnock
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, says health care spending cuts hurt people regardless of party affiliation and that he is "hoping against hope" that the GOP and White House will negotiate.
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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...
theguardian.com
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.
skysports.com
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.
wired.com
'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.
bbc.com
$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.
bbc.com
Meet the Caerphilly by-election candidates
A guide to the politicians competing in, arguably, the most interesting devolved Welsh by-election.
bbc.com
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.
bbc.com
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.
npr.org
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...
theguardian.com
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...
theguardian.com
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.
wired.com
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.
npr.org
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.
npr.org
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.
techcrunch.com
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.
aljazeera.com
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...
sciencedaily.com
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.
aljazeera.com
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.
aljazeera.com
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.
bbc.com
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.
aljazeera.com
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,...
sciencedaily.com
‘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.
aljazeera.com
'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.
bbc.com
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.
aljazeera.com
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.
aljazeera.com
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.
bbc.com
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...
sciencedaily.com
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.
bbc.com
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.