Humphries beats Aspinall in World Grand Prix opener
Luke Humphries turns on the style to beat Nathan Aspinall 2-0 and reach the second round of the World Grand Prix.
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Kane open to new Bayern deal as he dampens Premier League return talk
Harry Kane has revealed that his desire to play in the Premier League again has cooled, as he suggested he is open to extending his Bayern Munich stay.
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Deloitte goes all in on AI — despite having to issue a hefty refund for use of AI
Deloitte is rolling out Claude to its nearly 500,000 employees after issuing a refund for a report that contained AI hallucinations.
techcrunch.com
Cycling team to drop Israel name after mass pro-Palestinian Vuelta protests
Israel-Premier Tech cycling team will drop Israeli ties after multiple protests at the Vuelta a Espana race.
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Highlights: Humphries beats Aspinall in thrilling World Grand Prix showdown
Highlights of the World Grand Prix match between world number one Luke Humphries and Nathan Aspinall.
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Trump Calls Off Diplomatic Outreach to Venezuela
Richard Grenell, a special presidential envoy and executive director of the Kennedy Center, had been leading negotiations with Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, and other top Venezuelan officials.
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Ken Jacobs, Visionary of Avant-Garde Film, Is Dead at 92
Ken Jacobs during a shoot near the Manhattan Municipal Building in 1966. Downtown Manhattan, where he grew up, was often his canvas.
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'I'm fully all in with Bayern' - Kane cools on Premier League return
Harry Kane says his interest in returning to the Premier League has cooled and he is willing to open talks with Bayern Munich over a new contract.
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‘Oh my GOODNESS’ | Aspinall sends the crowd WILD with Big Fish finish!
Nathan Aspinall hits the big fish during his World Grand Prix match with Luke Humphries, sending the Leicester crowd wild!
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British Olympian Whittaker signs Matchroom deal
British Olympic silver medallist Ben Whittaker signs a long-term deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing.
bbc.com
Tory plan to scrap judge-led Sentencing Council criticised as ‘bonkers’
Ex-Conservative ministers denounce Robert Jenrick’s intention to abolish body that develops court guidelinesA Conservative plan to abolish the judge-led Sentencing Council and hand its powers to th...
theguardian.com
AMD’s shares surge on deal to supply AI chips to OpenAI
The deal also gives the ChatGPT creator the option to buy upto 10 percent of AMD.
aljazeera.com
Wattimena STUNNED as Noppert seals win with magnificent 158
Jermaine Wattimena was left stunned as Danny Noppert sealed the win with a brilliant 158 in the World Grand Prix.
skysports.com
Israel at War With Itself
On the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks, Roger Cohen explains how the war in Gaza has left Israel divided and isolated.
nytimes.com
Tuesday's gossip: Bayern interested in Palace's Guehi
Bayern Munich might join the race for Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace plan to offer Adam Wharton a new contract, Napoli target loan move for Kobbie Mainoo, plus more.
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Indians hard hit as US student visas decline by a fifth from last year
Indian nationals see decrease of 45 percent compared to same period last year as US clamps down on foreign students.
aljazeera.com
Lucid Motors sets record as Gravity sales pick up and tax credit expires
The company has seen EV deliveries increase for seven straight quarters, even though it's still way off the ambitious goals it promoted when it went public in 2021.
techcrunch.com
Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Actress on HBO’s ‘Vice Principals,’ Dies at 52
Kimberly Hébert Gregory in 2017.
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Taylor Swift fans accuse singer of using AI in her Google scavenger hunt videos
Swifties love a puzzle, but some were rubbed the wrong way by a promotional scavenger hunt which appeared to use AI-generated videos.
techcrunch.com
Study finds US asthma inhalers produce same emissions as 500,000 cars
Researchers say inhalers in the US alone generate annual emissions equivalent to 530,000 cars.
aljazeera.com
Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on medium and heavy imported trucks
It is not clear if countries under trade agreements with the US would also be subjected to this new tariff.
aljazeera.com
The difficult lives of Gaza’s babies born on October 7
Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum shares the story of two toddlers born in Gaza on October 7, 2023, right before the war.
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Death toll in Indonesian school collapse rises to at least 60
Indonesia's national search-and-rescue agency said more bodies discovered in the rubble, a week after school collapse.
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Syria’s first elections since Assad’s fall conclude
Syria has concluded its first elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
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OpenAI Wants ChatGPT to Be Your Future Operation System
At OpenAI’s Developer Day, CEO Sam Altman showed off apps that run entirely inside the chat window—a new effort to turn ChatGPT into a platform.
wired.com
With power comes responsibility - Bellerin
Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin talks to Elizabeth Conway about his attempts to live a more sustainable life after being named global champion at the BBC Green Sport Awards.
bbc.com
Microsoft buys another 100 MW of solar, this time in Japan
The new deal covers output from four different solar projects. Microsoft has said it will spend $2.9 billion to expand its infrastructure in Japan.
techcrunch.com
Syria Chooses a Parliament of Revolutionaries
The spokesman for Syria’s electoral committee, Nawar Najma, announces results of the first parliamentary elections since the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, at a news conference in Damascus on...
nytimes.com
Appeal Trial Opens in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case
The Nîmes courthouse in southern France on Sunday.
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Israel says blind Hezbollah fighter, wife killed in Lebanon car strike
CCTV footage shows the moment an Israeli drone struck a car in southern Lebanon, killing a husband and wife.
aljazeera.com
MrBeast says AI could threaten creators’ livelihoods, calling it ‘scary times’ for the industry
As Sora tops the App Store, MrBeast says AI could threaten creators' ability to make money.
techcrunch.com
Bills benched WR Coleman for disciplinary reasons
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman was benched for the first offensive series of Sunday night's loss to the New England Patriots due to "discipline," head coach Sean McDermott said Monday.
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World Cup 'last piece of jigsaw' for Scotland men
Reaching next summer's World Cup is "the last piece of the jigsaw for Steve Clarke and his players", says SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell.
bbc.com
Syria shares results of first parliamentary poll amid inclusivity concerns
Election marks landmark moment in country’s post-war transition, but vote goes largely to Sunni male representatives.
aljazeera.com
Man on trial in Albania kills judge, injures two others in shooting
Astrit Kalaja, an appeals court judge, died on his way to hospital after the courtroom attack on Monday.
aljazeera.com
Electric start! Cross lands 135 finish to ignite World Grand Prix!
Rob Cross hits the first big finish of the 2025 World Grand Prix with this stunning 135 finish.
skysports.com
OpenAI's Blockbuster AMD Deal Is a Bet on Near-Limitless Demand for AI
OpenAI’s latest move in the race to build massive data centers in the US shows it believes demand for AI will keep surging—even as skeptics warn of a bubble.
wired.com
Earick rules out Spurs takeover bid after approach
American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick announces he will not make a formal takeover bid for Tottenham.
bbc.com
Trump and Brazilian President Lula have 'friendly' call
Brazil's government said the two "reminisced about the good chemistry" they had at the UN in New York.
bbc.com
Instagram introduces new ‘Ring’ award for top creators
The move comes as Meta has been scaling back its creator payout programs over the past few years.
techcrunch.com
OpenAI launches AgentKit to help developers build and ship AI agents
“AgentKit is a complete set of building blocks available in the open AI platform designed to help you take agents from prototype to production, it is everything you need to build, deploy and optimi...
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OpenAI launches apps inside of ChatGPT
OpenAI is launching a new way for developers to build applications that appear directly inside of ChatGPT's conversations.
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NFL Week 5's top performance?: Vote for the 'Himmy' Award winner
Weigh in on Week 5's top player by casting a "Himmy" Award vote for Stefon Diggs, Emeka Egbuka, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Rico Dowdle.
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The Guardian view on the Tory conference: history’s revenge on Conservatism | Editorial
Speeches from the conference floor reveal a party out of ideas. Its leadership team is mistaking slogans for policy and nostalgia for purposeThe opening speeches by the Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch,...
theguardian.com
World Grand Prix darts LIVE! Cross vs Nijman kicks off opening night
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Taking These 50 Objects Out of Orbit Would Cut Danger From Space Junk in Half
Old rocket parts and decommissioned satellites are whizzing around in low Earth orbit, where they risk colliding with the ever-growing constellations of modern satellites being launched.
wired.com
It starts with Palestine protests. But where will the crackdown on Britain’s democratic freedoms end? | Owen Jones
In making dissent a privilege, not a right, Labour is crafting a repressive toolkit. Imagine it in the hands of a Farage governmentIn Britain, protest is no longer a right. Instead, it is a privile...
theguardian.com
Meta Llama: Everything you need to know about the open generative AI model
Here's everything you need to know about Meta’s Llama, from its capabilities and editions to where you can use it. We'll keep this post updated as Meta releases upgrades and introduces new dev tool...
techcrunch.com
Humiliation upon humiliation for the Melster in front of half-full Tory crowd | John Crace
At conference where the stench of decay is overpowering, the shadow chancellor’s speech was an act of desperationThe unbearable lightness of the Tory party conference. A place where nothing ever ha...
theguardian.com
US Supreme Court declines to hear Ghislaine Maxwell appeal
Former girlfriend of convicted sex abuser Jeffrey Epstein is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking.
aljazeera.com
Chris Dreja, a Founding Member of the Yardbirds, Dies at 78
A rhythm guitarist and bassist, he was a “rock” for a band whose fiery lead players, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, had no shortage of ego.
nytimes.com
Jonathan Powell to face MPs over role in collapse of espionage trial
National security adviser to answer questions over abandonment of a major Chinese spying case against two BritonsJonathan Powell will appear before parliament for the first time amid questions abou...
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Tandy right man to coach Wales - Henson
Gavin Henson says Steve Tandy is now the right man to lead Wales, but warns the new head coach is facing tough times.
bbc.com
Brits inspires South Africa to six-wicket victory against New Zealand
Tamzin Brits' century helps South Africa bounce back from their 10-wicket defeat against England with a comfortable six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
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SA bounce back from Women's World Cup loss to England with big win vs NZ
South Africa bounced back from their humiliating defeat by England as Tazmin Brits' stunning century helped the Proteas defeat New Zealand by six wickets at the Women's World Cup.
skysports.com
WIRED Roundup: The New Fake World of OpenAI’s Social Video App
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we break down some of the week's best stories, covering everything from Peter Thiel's obsession with the Antichrist to the launch of OpenAI’s new Sora 2 video app.
wired.com
‘A certain bite’: how Martha Graham pushed dance in dazzling new directions
As her company prepares to celebrate its centenary, the legendary choreographer’s groundbreaking work is finally getting the respect it deserves in the UK. What took so long?A century ago, the danc...
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France is in crisis but bond markets leave other governments at risk of meltdown, too
Markets rattled by resignation of French PM but country is not alone in trying to grapple with political mathsFrance’s PM resigns after less than a monthWhy has France’s PM resigned after 27 days –...
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Brits century helps SA respond to England crushing
Tazmin Brits' sublime century helps South Africa bounce back from their heavy defeat by England with a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the Women's World Cup.
bbc.com
Canadian marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if government does not provide funding
Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal gove...
theguardian.com
Cycling team to drop Israel from name from 2026 season
The Israel-Premier Tech team is to drop Israel from its name from next season, with owner Sylvan Adams also stepping back from day-to-day operations.
bbc.com
Reform UK likely to raise council tax in Kent despite promise to cut costs
Kent becomes latest local authority controlled by Nigel Farage’s party to signal intention to raise council taxA Reform UK-run council where the party sought to pilot drastic cost-cutting plans is...
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It’s Badenoch’s Tory show, 2025: like Britain seeing an old flame and remembering why we blocked their number | Frances Ryan
The conference offers a flailing leader, Trumpite policies and rivals jockying for position. It is comical, but also worryingIf last year’s general election marked the death of the Conservative par...
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A 19-year-old nabs backing from Google execs for his AI memory startup, Supermemory
19-year-old Dhravya Shah, who is originally from Mumbai, has build a memory layer for AI applications with Google's AI chief's backing.
techcrunch.com
A Defining Choice for Israel
After two years of growing isolation and endless war, an alternative future is possible.
foreignaffairs.com
Who is Bari Weiss? CBS News' new editor-in-chief is a vocal critic of legacy media
Provocative columnist Bari Weiss publicly quit the New York Times in 2020, then cofounded The Free Press as an alternative to legacy media. Here's what to know as she takes the helm of CBS News.
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'OUTSTANDING!' | 'Wonderful Wolvaardt' with catch of the World Cup already?!
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt took a catch-of the-tournament contender to dismiss New Zealand's Lea Tahuhu at the Women's Cricket World Cup.
skysports.com
Adobe predicts AI-assisted online shopping to grow 520% during the 2025 U.S. holiday season
AI-assisted online shopping is still booming, new U.S. holiday e-commerce forecast shows.
techcrunch.com
Retiring Waerea-Hargreaves set to miss Grand Final
Hull KR prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is set to miss Saturday's Grand Final against Wigan after receiving a three-match ban.
bbc.com
Enjoying the implosion of the Tories? That’s understandable – but completely wrong | Zoe Williams
The world’s most successful democratic party is in a death spiral of its own making – leaving no bulwark between the moderate and truly far rightThere have been times in living memory that Conserva...
theguardian.com
Exiled leader to return to Bangladesh for historic vote after uprising
Tarique Rahman, tipped to be the next PM, tells BBC Bangla he is planning to return to fight landmark elections.
bbc.com
ICC convicts first militia leader for brutal attacks in Darfur
The International Criminal Court has found Sudanese militia chief Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman guilty of war crimes.
aljazeera.com
Bader not in Phils' G2 lineup due to groin injury
Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader was not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the NL Division Series because of a groin injury.
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Make-or-break week for Badenoch – podcast
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are at the Conservative party conference in Manchester, where Kemi Badenoch is trying to convince disgruntled Tory MPs to hold their nerve. But how much longer will th...
theguardian.com
Ex-New York Times writer to lead CBS after Paramount deal
A former NYT opinion editor-turned media start-up owner Bari Weiss has been named as the next boss of CBS News after the TV channel was bought by Paramount
bbc.com
Sugar Free Capital raises $32M inaugural fund to back early-staged MIT founders
Sugar Free Capital raises $32M inaugural fund to invest in MIT early-staged founders.
techcrunch.com
Erin Patterson mushroom murders inspire new book by Helen Garner
Co-written with Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein, The Mushroom Tapes is inspired by their experience attending the headline-grabbing trial earlier this yearHelen Garner, one of Australia’s most a...
theguardian.com
‘The world needs to know what happened to my baby’: inside devastating new police-body-cam film The Perfect Neighbor
Composed almost entirely of footage filmed by police, The Perfect Neighbor is a harrowing documentary about a black woman shot by her white neighbour in Florida. The director reveals how she made i...
theguardian.com
AI now sounds more like us – should we be concerned?
Advances in AI-generated 'deepfake' audio could spell a boom in phone call fraud.
aljazeera.com
Humphries wins World Grand Prix opener as Wade makes early exit
Luke Humphries made a winning start at the Boyle Sports World Grand Prix with a straight-sets win over Nathan Aspinall, as James Wade suffered an early exit in Leicester.
skysports.com
Scrutiny on us can only be good - England's Dean
Spinner Charlie Dean reflects on the increased scrutiny England faced after a difficult winter and looks ahead to their second World Cup game against Bangladesh.
bbc.com
ICC convicts ex-Janjaweed leader Ali Kushayb of war crimes in Darfur
The 27 guilty verdicts are the first handed down by The Hague-based court over war crimes in Sudanese region in 2000s.
aljazeera.com
A 10-point plan for Israel
Here is what needs to happen to put Palestinians and Israelis on the path to peace.
aljazeera.com
Inside Microsoft’s AI bet with CTO Kevin Scott at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott joins the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to share how one of the world’s largest technology companies is navigating the AI revolution and what it means for start...
techcrunch.com
Red Roses winning back-to-back World Cups is RFU growth goal
The Rugby Football Union has challenged the Red Roses to become the first England team to defend a Rugby World Cup as part of its women's game growth strategy.
bbc.com
Restored Hogarth murals at London hospital open to public for first time
St Bartholomew’s hopes 18th-century satirist’s two large-scale paintings will become a must-see for art fans They had remained almost unseen for 300 years, but now two of William Hogarth’s masterpi...
theguardian.com
US Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal in Epstein case
The British socialite is serving a 20-year prison sentence on sex -trafficking charges related to former boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein.
bbc.com
‘Jilly Cooper was the absolute queen’: writers pay tribute to the beloved author
The writer was an astute observer of English class – and a champion of complicated female heroines• Jilly Cooper, author of Rivals and Riders, dies aged 88• Share your memories of Jilly CooperJilly...
theguardian.com
Ceasefire or empty promises? Gaza’s displaced speak out on Trump’s plan
War-weary Palestinians are sceptical yet cautiously hopeful that Trump’s ceasefire plan might ease their suffering.
aljazeera.com
Gilbert & George review – a pulsating panorama of sex, violence and glorious urban grime
Hayward Gallery, LondonFrom the calling cards of male sex workers to shocking headlines about murder, the octogenarian pair see and incorporate everything, resulting in a show that seethes with lif...
theguardian.com
‘The lyrics were throwaway. I never intended keeping them!’ How Feeder made Buck Rogers
‘My wife finds the whole thing hilarious. She was the girlfriend who inspired it. We’ve now been together for 30 years’I wrote Buck Rogers in a drunken state in my flat in Camden, London. I’d broke...
theguardian.com
How many goals?! Haaland better than ever and on track to shatter records
Erling Haaland is on course to shatter Premier League scoring records after his sensational start to the season continued with his winning goal against Brentford on Sunday.
skysports.com
AMD to supply 6GW of compute capacity to OpenAI in chip deal worth tens of billions
AMD has signed a multi-year chip supply deal with OpenAI that could generate tens of billions in revenue for the chipmaker, helping accelerate its momentum in the AI industry.
techcrunch.com
Sudan militia leader convicted of war crimes during Darfur war
Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds and thousands of deaths.
bbc.com
Wolvaardt makes 'outstanding' catch to dismiss Tahuhu
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt produces an "outstanding" catch to dismiss New Zealand's Lea Tahuhu in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match in Indore.
bbc.com
'I don't think we've been in a better place' - Naismith talks up Scotland squad
Assistant coach Steven Naismith believes Scotland's squad dynamic is the best it has been ahead of this week’s crucial World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Belarus.
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Naismith wants Scotland destiny 'in our own hands'
Scotland want maximum points this month to ensure their World Cup qualifying fate "is in our own hands", says assistant coach Steven Naismith.
bbc.com
Nobel Prizes 2025: What to Know
A Nobel Prize medal at the National Library of Colombia in Bogota.
nytimes.com
6 Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2025), Tested in a Tech Reviewer's Home
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.
wired.com
Good and bad news for Zack Polanski: the Green conference was a joy, but now hopes are stratospheric | Adam Ramsay
Members loved hearing from a leader who boldly reflects their views and isn’t afraid of the rightwing press. How far can he take the party?The Green party members in Bournemouth at the weekend were...
theguardian.com
Eswatini accepts 10 US deportees despite legal challenge
This is the second group to arrive in the southern Africa state following a deal with the US government.
bbc.com
Potential hurdles litter road as Israel and Hamas head to Gaza peace talks
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas over Trump's 20-point plan are set to begin in Sharm el-Sheikh.
aljazeera.com
‘I sometimes have the feeling that things are alive’: the sinister, silicone-gun art of Lisa Herfeldt
The German artist’s first UK solo show is full of thick lengths of sealant and knotty foam pipes that look like a DIY gone wrong. But look closer and these beguiling works evoke societal as much as...
theguardian.com
Kogan appointed independent football regulator amid enquiry
Sports media rights executive David Kogan is appointed as the first chair of English football's new independent regulator.
bbc.com
‘I want to hear harmonica in the strip club!’: the bold ideas and bleak visions of British musician Klein
Drone albums, vampire plays, Charlotte Church duets … the Londoner has an inspiringly odd CV. She explains how the disrupted experience of Black daily life fills her workThe ever-viral hip-hop vide...
theguardian.com
Anger and grief in India after 14 children die from toxic cough syrup
Families in India’s Madhya Pradesh are mourning the deaths of 14 children who died after taking a contaminated cough syr
aljazeera.com
Shaheed's 87-yard touchdown in NFL plays of the week
Rashid Shaheed's 87-yard touchdown for the New Orleans Saints features in the NFL's plays of the week.
bbc.com
TGL season 2 schedule: How to watch matches on ESPN networks
The tech-infused golf league, fronted by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy plays its matches at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
espn.com
Delays, distrust, dynamic prices - how 'welcoming' will World Cup be?
BBC Sport explores the issues which could make fans feel less than welcome when the World Cup takes place in the United States next year.
bbc.com
This Patagonian village has glacier-fed rivers and majestic scenery. The only problem? Sewage
El Chaltén is a paradise for hikers. But the seasonal influx of tourists stretches the sanitation infrastructure to breaking point – and even a legal victory has not provided a solutionWhen people...
theguardian.com
Plainclothes review – shame and anxiety in entrapment yarn about a gay cop going undercover
A quietly observed New York police story explores desire, friendship and the pressures of identityOne day, someone is going to make a film about a cop who goes undercover and doesn’t get too close...
theguardian.com
Gaza peace talks: The key sticking points
Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are heading to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to start indirect talks about ending the Israel-Gaza war.
bbc.com
Video: Dozens killed in flash flooding and landslides in Nepal and India
Widespread flooding in Nepal and India has caused the deaths of at least 47 people.
aljazeera.com
Sanchez now facing felony charge for altercation
Mark Sanchez is facing a felony battery charge over the altercation between the former NFL quarterback and a 69-year-old truck driver early Saturday in Indianapolis.
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Consume Me review - anything but empty calories
Hexecutable; PCA teenage slice-of-life tale, an energy-management challenge and a satire of diet culture – this indie award-winner is a flavoursome treatIf you accept the received wisdom that the G...
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Alan Partridge is back at rock bottom – and it’s the funniest he’s been in years
After stadium tour success, the delusional broadcaster is back where he belongs: self-funding a series about the nation’s mental health. As comedy goes, it couldn’t be more pleasurableLike anyone w...
theguardian.com
'Despicable treatment' - Leigh make complaint to RFL over Wigan tie
Leigh owner Derek Beaumont confirms the club have made an official complaint about their semi-final match at Wigan.
bbc.com
‘Logs falling from the sky’: the harrowing true story behind wildfire drama The Lost Bus
Paul Greengrass’s anxiety-inducing new disaster drama relives the devastating 2018 Camp fire in California, a day relived by its survivors hereSchoolteacher Mary Ludwig gets goose bumps when she re...
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Outcry as Trump plots more roads and logging in US forests: ‘You can almost hear the chainsaws’
Critics say move to axe Bill Clinton’s ‘roadless rule’ that protected key old-growth forests will be devastating to environmentIn 1999, Bill Clinton ascended one of the highest summits in Virginia...
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Fans react feverishly to The Summer I Turned Pretty star’s move to audio erotica series
Chris Briney’s surprising new project on Quinn is a major coup for the platform and highlights insatiable public appetite for ‘spicy’ fictionIt took less than 24 hours for the actor Chris Briney to...
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President Trump and the Supreme Court
Today, we look ahead at the potential consequences of the Supreme Court term that begins today.
nytimes.com
Firefly leans into its defense ambitions with $855M SciTec acquisition
Firefly Aerospace has agreed to buy defense analytics firm SciTec for about $855 million in cash and stock as the company tries to push deeper into the national security market.
techcrunch.com
Palace fan gets tattoo of 5 Live FA Cup final commentary
Crystal Palace supporter Lewis Carey has had a tattoo of all the words 5 Live commentator John Murray said in the immediate aftermath of the Eagles' historic FA Cup final win over Manchester City.
bbc.com
England's Dean ready to 'step up' as vice-captain at World Cup
Charlie Dean says she is "ready to step up" as vice-captain as England prepare for their second Women's Cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
'It's really inspiring' | Kildunne reacts to becoming a Barbie
England Rugby World Cup winner Ellie Kildunne has become a Barbie girl living in a Barbie world after being immortalised as one of the famous figurines following their recent success.
skysports.com
All you need to know as Hull KR and Wigan Warriors meet in Grand Final again
Ahead of the Super League Grand Final between Wigan Warriors and Hull KR, on October 11 at Old Trafford, we take you through everything you need to know...
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All you need to know as Hull KR and Wigan Warriors meet in Grand Final again
Ahead of the Super League Grand Final between Wigan Warriors and Hull KR, on October 11 at Old Trafford, we take you through everything you need to know...
skysports.com
New research reveals what’s really hiding in bottled water
A chance encounter with plastic waste on a tropical beach sparked a deep investigation into what those fragments mean for human health. The research reveals that bottled water isn’t as pure as it s...
sciencedaily.com
The Lemonheads’ Evan Dando: ‘Some people were supposed to take drugs – and one of them was me’
He was the darling of early-90s alt rock, but success came with the kind of rock’n’roll excess that many of his peers did not survive. Now, having finally quit heroin, he’s back with a new album, a...
theguardian.com
Vibe Coding Is the New Open Source—in the Worst Way Possible
As developers increasingly lean on AI-generated code to build out their software—as they have with open source in the past—they risk introducing critical security failures along the way.
wired.com
Astronomers discover the most powerful and distant cosmic ring ever seen
Astronomers have found the most distant and energetic “odd radio circle” ever detected — a massive double-ringed radio structure nearly 10 billion years old. The discovery, made with the help of ci...
sciencedaily.com
Jilly Cooper, author of Rivals and Riders, dies aged 88
The author of 18 ‘bonkbuster’ novels including Riders, Rivals and Bella has died following a fallJilly Cooper has died at the age of 88, her agent has confirmed.The author, whose 18 novels include...
theguardian.com
‘This is not a sealed deal’: Bryony Kimmings on confronting climate catastrophe in a ‘great night out’
The revered performance artist returns with three arresting projects for stage and screen, each cultivating hope for the condition of the planetPerformance artist Bryony Kimmings doesn’t hold back....
theguardian.com
Nobel prize for medicine awarded to immune system researchers
This is a breaking news story.
aljazeera.com
Nepal hit by deadly floods after days of heavy monsoon rains
Disaster officials report at least 47 people killed as landslides and floods wreak havoc.
aljazeera.com
World Grand Prix Darts 2025: Full schedule and double-in format explained
The World Grand Prix of Darts 2025 takes place in Leicester this week with 32 of the world's top players in action.
skysports.com
Trying to Survive Gaza’s War-Torn Present, and Hoping for a Future
Two years of intense warfare in Gaza have left its people with a dismembered and disordered society. The destruction is vast and many Gazans have mental and physical wounds that could scar a genera...
nytimes.com
Nobel Prize 2025: What they are, when will the awards be announced?
Nobel Prize for medicine to be announced on Monday, followed by five other prizes to be declared over the next week.
aljazeera.com
Hundreds of thousands join Amsterdam’s ‘red line’ protest for Gaza
Rally organisers say around 250,000 people marched in Amsterdam’s ‘red line’ protest against Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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3,000 years of secrets hidden beneath Egypt’s greatest temple
A sweeping new geoarchaeological study has revealed how Egypt’s famed Karnak Temple complex rose from an island amid Nile floods to become one of the ancient world’s most enduring sacred centers. B...
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Gaza Peace Talks Are Set to Take Place in Egypt
Protesters in Tel Aviv on Saturday calling for the release of the Israeli hostages.
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Australian prosecutors appeal mushroom murderer's 'inadequate' sentence
Erin Patterson was jailed for a minimum of 33 years for murdering three people with a toxic mushroom meal.
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‘Supremely satisfying’: why Strictly Ballroom is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers explaining their favourite comfort watches is a recommendation of Baz Luhrmann’s irresistible audience hitStuck on the wall above the desk where I write is a Pos...
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Fade to grey: as forests are cut down, butterflies are losing their colours
The insects’ brilliant hues evolved in lush ecosystems to help them survive. Now they are becoming more muted to adapt to degraded landscapes – and they are not the only things dulling downPhotogra...
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France’s new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns
This is a breaking news story.
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Early NBA trade guide: Two timelines, superstar futures and apron issues
Closing championship windows, new front offices and wild-card teams all highlight Bobby Marks' early NBA trade preview.
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For 170 years, U.S. Cities have followed a hidden law of growth and decline
Despite massive technological and industrial changes, American cities have stayed remarkably coherent in how their economies fit together. This hidden order governs how cities diversify, grow, and...
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The Elements by John Boyne review – intertwined tales of trauma
Four novellas about damaged people weighed down by the crimes they have suffered draw you efficiently in, but the cumulative effect is numbingTwelve-year-old Freya is visiting her self-absorbed mot...
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A Tooth Fairy Tale review – animated adventure with a sprinkling of family-friendly tween romance
A child-suitable romantic subplot underpins this enjoyable story of fairies putting their long-standing differences with goblins aside to defeat a common enemyIn this animated adventure for preteen...
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What to look out for as Women's Champions League returns
The Women's Champions League league phase is about to begin - and BBC Sport takes a look at what to expect from the new format.
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Power Rankings: Penn State drops out of Top 25 as three new teams join the list
How have each of the Top 25 teams' offenses looked through Week 6?
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'I'm at breaking point' - Kasatkina ends season early
World number 19 Daria Kasatkina says the schedule is "too much, mentally and emotionally".
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Tories say people denied benefits in UK can return to home countries
Mel Stride outlines plans to slash £47bn a year from public spending, including £23bn welfare cutUK politics live – latest updatesOverseas nationals denied benefits under a Conservative plan to lim...
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North Darfur displacement worsens as Sudan paramilitary tightens siege
El-Fasher’s population has plummeted by 62% as RSF attacks intensify, marking one of Sudan’s worst humanitarian crises.
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'He let Patrick into his world': Inside the decision that's fueling the Chiefs' dynasty
Getting Patrick Mahomes changed the Chiefs' fortunes. But another draft day move helped ensure lasting success.
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Judge blocks deployment of National Guard to Oregon. And, the Supreme Court's new term
A judge issues an order to stop Trump's latest attempt to deploy the National Guard to Oregon. And, the Supreme Court opens a new term with justices tackling cases testing presidential power.
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Former England captain Moody diagnosed with with motor neurone disease
Former England captain Lewis Moody has revealed he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
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Never-before-seen history? A battle of villains?! The best World Series matchup for every type of fan
We're down to eight teams. Here's what Fall Classic matchup you should be pulling for if your squad isn't playing in October.
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Inside how the Dodgers fixed Roki Sasaki -- and possibly saved their World Series repeat hopes
After a disastrous MLB debut, L.A.'s new ninth-inning man has unleashed jaw-dropping stuff in October.
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Tories claim they could save £47bn by slashing welfare, overseas aid and civil service – UK politics live
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride sets out cost-cutting plans as Tory party conference continues in ManchesterAnd this is what the Conservative party says about how it would cut welfare spending by £23b...
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‘Am I a bad person because you can see my nipples?’ Elouise Eftos on making standup sexy
In an age of self-deprecation, the former cabaret star is infuriating fellow standups by calling herself ‘Australia’s first attractive comedian’ – and flaunting her sex appeal on stageIs Elouise Ef...
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Brazil's undisputed star? Neymar's World Cup race against time
Will Neymar, racked by injuries and out of sorts when he does make it on to the pitch, still be Brazil's undisputed star at the World Cup next summer?
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Trump predicts Gaza ceasefire talks will go ‘very quickly’
US President Donald Trump said he believes negotiations involving Israel and Hamas will go “very quickly”.
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Housebuying shake-up plan aims to cut costs and time
Under new proposals, sellers and estate agents will have to provide key information about a property up front.
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Patriots hand Bills first defeat of the season
Highlights from the Week 5 matchup between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills during the 2025 NFL season.
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What is MND and are athletes more likely to be diagnosed?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team look at motor neurone disease and if there is a link with the disease and athletes.
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Weather tracker: Typhoon Matmo batters southern China
About 350,000 flee homes as heavy rain and winds sweep region, while Hurricane Priscilla forms near MexicoTyphoon Matmo made landfall on the southern coast of China on Sunday afternoon, shortly aft...
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Patriots upset Bills to leave NFL without an unbeaten team
The New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills to leave the NFL without an unbeaten team just five weeks into the season.
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Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 54
The collapse of the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school is the country's deadliest disaster this year.
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Fisk wins Sanderson Farms Championship to take first PGA Tour title
Steven Fisk birdied the final three holes to win his first PGA Tour title at the Sanderson Farms Championship.
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Pilots Demand Air India Ground Boeing 787s After Emergency System Used
Air India said that one of its Boeing planes used an emergency system to land in Birmingham, England, on Saturday, the second time the device was used this year on a flight.
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French Prime Minister resigns after less than a month in office
Facing criticism from all sides, France's new prime minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than 24 hours after naming his government and after less than a month in office, plunging the country in...
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Chris Mason: Why protests have started a debate over 'Britishness'
Against the backdrop of grief after the Manchester attack, there is debate about which tenets should be fundamental in our society, writes Chris Mason.
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What is MND and are athletes more likely to be diagnosed?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team look at motor neurone disease and if there is a link with the disease and athletes.
bbc.com
'It's difficult to receive' - Moody on MND diagnosis
Speaking to BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent, 2003 Rugby World Cup winner and former England captain Lewis Moody reveals that he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).
bbc.com
Broncos upset Eagles and Patriots stun Bills
The final two unbeaten records in the NFL are ended by the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots.
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Greta Thunberg “humiliated” by Israeli forces
Italian journalist Lorenzo D’Agostino says Israel subjected him and Global Flotilla members to “barbaric” treatment
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Governor slams ‘Trump’s invasion’ as troops deployed in Illinois
Texas governor applauds move to deploy 400 National Guard members from his state to Illinois, Oregon and other states.
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TV tonight: fitness guru Joe Wicks pulls a ‘killer’ snack bar stunt
The lovable health coach makes a curious move in his first TV series. Plus: Prof Jim Al-Khalili on how to become more intelligent. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, Channel 4Love him or loathe...
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Don’t despair, Tories: look upon Reform and see your rightful and fitting legacy | Nesrine Malik
If Kemi Badenoch wonders why her party conference looks and feels like a sideshow, perhaps she should reflect on the Conservatives’ 14 years in powerI believe it is good practice as a columnist to...
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Poor review – adaptation of Katriona O’Sullivan’s memoir is rich in spirit
Gate theatre, DublinO’Sullivan’s account of a childhood and early adulthood marked by poverty, addiction and abuse is made into an at times affectingly raw play by Sonya Kelly‘To me, aged 7. I’ve g...
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Civil rights jobs have been cut. Those ex-workers warn of ICE detention violations
After layoffs, it's unclear how many people are policing civil rights violations inside the Department of Homeland Security, even as the Trump administration ramps up ICE detention.
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Ramsey a Wales injury doubt for England and Belgium
Aaron Ramsey has suffered a fresh injury scare - plus a look at which other players got minutes and how they performed for their clubs before joining up with the Wales camp.
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Country diary: Where the Herdwicks are the star of the show | Andrea Meanwell
Eskdale, Lake District: In a traditional event that includes hound trials and wrestling, there’s also a ‘world champion’ title at stakeThe familiar clink of the metal hurdles as they open and close...
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Going extinct ‘right under our noses’: the quiet plight of Australia’s rarest bird of prey
Restricted now to the tropical north, the mysterious red goshawk is fast disappearing as a result of climate change and habitat lossAustralian bird of the year 2025: vote now for your favouriteSee...
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Heidi Health raises $65M Series B led by Steve Cohen’s Point72
Heidi Health raised a $65 million Series B led by Steven Cohen’s Point72.
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The Pelicot Trial: A Timeline
Gisèle Pelicot leaving the courthouse in Avignon, France, last November during the trial of her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot.
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Appeal Trial Opens in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case
The Nîmes courthouse in southern France on Sunday.
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Appeal Trial Opens in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case
The Nîmes courthouse in southern France on Sunday.
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Pakistan Fights Its Fiercest Taliban Insurgency in a Decade
Pakistan uprooted the Taliban with U.S. help in the 2010s. But the insurgency has resurfaced with assistance from the Afghan Taliban.
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What to Know as Gisèle Pelicot Returns to Court for Man’s Appeal
Gisèle Pelicot in December in Avignon, France, during the trial of her ex-husband and the men who were convicted of raping and abusing her.
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What to Know as Gisèle Pelicot Returns to Court for Man’s Appeal
Gisèle Pelicot in December in Avignon, France, during the trial of her ex-husband and the men who were convicted of raping and abusing her.
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The good, the bad and the beautiful: how the great photographer Richard Avedon captured ageing
From a joyful Gloria Swanson to the Windsors looking scared, Avedon spent much of his career shooting the old, the wizened and the wise – uncovering the contradictions of the heart Richard Avedon h...
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Australia signs key defence deal with Papua New Guinea
Up to 10,000 Papua New Guineas will be allowed to serve with the Australian military under the pact.
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MPs’ pay watchdog to give public more of a say on how politicians are funded
Ipsa’s Karen Walker says that even after recent ‘big change’ to system there is still room for potential improvementThe MPs’ pay watchdog is planning to give the public more input into how politici...
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‘Messiness makes you different’: Lukas Gage on meds, trauma, memoir – and filming TV’s most sexually frank scene
The White Lotus and Euphoria star has written a ‘premature celebrity memoir’ that takes in abuse, family dysfunction, personality disorders, shame and heartbreak. He explains why now was the right...
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‘We’ve done it before’: how not to lose hope in the fight against ecological disaster – podcast
Some days it can feel as if climate catastrophe is inevitable. But history is full of cases – such as the banning of whaling and CFCs – that show humanity can come together to avert disasterBy Kate...
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Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal tracking Juventus star Yildiz
Arsenal remain hopeful of signing Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz in the future. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Australia, Papua New Guinea sign mutual defence treaty
Pukpuk treaty commits the two neighbours to greater military cooperation, although the text is yet to be released.
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Thousands of sparkling newborn stars ignite in Webb’s Lobster Nebula view
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled a breathtaking cosmic landscape that looks more like a scene from fantasy than reality. What appears to be a glowing mountain peak shrouded in mist is...
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Black holes might hold the key to a 60-year cosmic mystery
Scientists may have finally uncovered the mystery behind ultra-high-energy cosmic rays — the most powerful particles known in the universe. A team from NTNU suggests that colossal winds from superm...
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Trump sends troops from California to Portland after court denies deployment
The move appears aimed at circumventing a court order that barred deploying troops in Portland.
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Watch: Will President Trump get a Nobel Peace Prize?
The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award.
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2025 Australian bird of the year voting is open! Here's how to vote – video
You can now vote in the 2025 Australian bird of the year poll. Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley explains how voting works, while remaining surprisingly neutral about her bird of choice2025 bird...