Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-10-07

Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World review – a narrow view of beauty from a borderline stalker

National Portrait Gallery, London The ‘King of Vogue’ was a desperate social climber and the world on view here seems constricted and parochial. Still, his backdrops are fabulous – usually more int...

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Lifetime of earnings not enough for UK workers to join wealthiest 10%, report says

Research finds it would take average worker saving all their earnings for 52 years to match wealth of richest 10th of societyIt would take the average earner in the UK 52 years’ worth of earnings t...

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Brexit has done nothing to stem sharp decline of UK fish populations, shows study

Experts call for urgent strategy to end overfishing as report shows just 41% of stocks of species such as cod and mackerel considered healthyThe UK’s populations of fish such as cod, herring and ma...

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Starmer insists India trade deal will not affect UK visas as he heads to Mumbai

British PM likely to face questions over closeness of Narendra Modi to Vladimir Putin during two-day India visitThe UK will make no further changes to visa restrictions now that the trade deal with...

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US National Guard troops arrive in Illinois as Trump escalates crackdown

Troops arrive despite active legal challenges from Chicago and the state of Illinois in the courts.

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You can’t libel the dead. But that doesn’t mean you should deepfake them.

"Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad," the late Robin Williams' daughter Zelda wrote on Instagram.

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'I'm on my own' - Littler to go solo after management split

Luke Littler plans to look after his own career following a split from ZXF Sports Management on the eve of the World Grand Prix.

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Littler wins World Grand Prix thriller but Van Gerwen out

Six-time champion Michael van Gerwen loses in round one of the World Grand Prix in Leicester, but Luke Littler progresses with a stunning win.

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The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 Standard Are Cheaper—but Still Not Cheap

The electric vehicle tax credit is gone, and Tesla's new, more affordable models don't quite close the gap.

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'One of the best performances EVER!' | Classy Littler beats Van Veen in thriller!

Highlights of the Round 1 World Grand Prix match between Luke Littler and Gian van Veen.

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Hamas seeks ‘guarantees’ that Israel will end Gaza war as talks continue

Senior Hamas official says group intends to release captives in stages linked to the withdrawal of Israel's military.

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Ask a Correspondent, With Our Chief White House Reporter

Peter Baker answers questions from readers about covering President Trump and the changing U.S. role in the world.

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Conservative-led US Supreme Court seems wary of ‘conversion therapy’ ban

The high court's conservative justices express concern the ban might infringe upon therapists' freedom of speech.

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'Doing Littler things!' | Luke takes out INCREDIBLE 151!

Luke Littler takes out a spectacular 151 on tops to take the opening set into a deciding leg at World Grand Prix.

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Wall Street analysts explain how AMD’s own stock will pay for OpenAI’s billions in chip purchases

AMD's unusual deal to finance OpenAI's chip purchases could grant the AI model maker up to $100 billion, analyst estimates.

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Trump: US-Israel ‘very close to making a deal’ on Gaza peace plan

Donald Trump says a Middle East peace deal is “very close,” while pledging US security guarantees for Gaza.

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Argentine President Javier Milei rocks out at concert as economy flounders

Argentine President Javier Milei took to the stage, singing 80’s rock classics, as his country faces an economic crisis.

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'Do you want a player to die on court?' - tennis in the heat

After facing high temperatures on the Asian swing of the tennis tours, some players are questioning the sport's heat policies.

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Tesla unveils new lower-cost Model Y amid rising competition

The electric carmaker’s new model comes as part of efforts to address slumping sales.

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Google launches its AI vibe-coding app Opal in 15 more countries

The app, which lets you create mini web apps using text prompts, is now available in Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, Singapore, Colombia, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Pan...

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'Captain no more, but England need Knight more than ever'

Heather Knight may no longer being England captain, but her match-winning knock against Bangladesh in the World Cup showed they need her in the side more than ever.

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How Otter.ai’s CEO is pushing the company to be more than just a meeting scribe

Otter is launching a suite of enterprise tools to help companies use its tech to create a central knowledge base.

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Police: Lacy's driving of car triggered fatal crash

Louisiana State Police released video and records related to a fatal crash in December 2024 they allege was caused by ex-LSU football player Kyren Lacy.

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Arsenal orchestrate their own demise in loss to Lyonnes

Reigning Champions League winners Arsenal opened the new season with a loss to French powerhouse Lyon.

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Injury woes made Stones think about retirement

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, England and Manchester City defender John Stones says he considered retiring last season because of injury.

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Lucy Powell tells Labour it can’t sugarcoat how badly things are going

Frontrunner for deputy leadership addresses rally day before voting opens in contest with Bridget PhillipsonThe Labour deputy leadership contender Lucy Powell has told party members that she will n...

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Maybe Tomorrow review – a lifetime of regret behind the razzle-dazzle

Òran Mór, GlasgowIn this new musical, a bitter performer is visited by her sparkling younger self and confronts her disappointmentsImagine spending a career wanting to play the lead in Annie, to ev...

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Scheffler to headline Woods' event but Tiger missing from initial line-up

Tiger Woods’ return to competitive action remains uncertain after the former world No 1 was missing from the initial field for the Hero World Challenge he hosts.

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The 55 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (October 2025)

Marvel Zombies, Limitless, and Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

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Israelis mark 7 October anniversary as talks on Gaza peace plan continue

"The horror of that dark day will be forever seared in the memories of us all," UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.

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Tankiewicz breaks Ramsey record as Cardiff's youngest player

Rob Tankiewicz breaks Aaron Ramsey's long-standing record to become Cardiff City's youngest player of all time.

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Feared Sudanese Warlord Found Guilty at The Hague for Crimes in Darfur

Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman attends his verdict hearing at the International Criminal Court on Monday.

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Panthers lift 2nd Cup banner, open 'new chapter'

Moments before opening the regular season against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Florida Panthers, in commemoration of their latest title, watched the Stanley Cup championship banner get raised to the...

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NFL trade grades: We evaluated the Joe Flacco, Ravens-Chargers deals

We're grading deals before the trade deadline, including the Bengals' pickup of Joe Flacco and the Harbaugh deal.

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Witnesses testify defendant ‘fully aware’ he was assaulting Gisele Pelicot

Husamettin Dogan is the only defendant to appeal his conviction for assaulting Pelicot in a landmark French case.

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Global Trade Growth to Slow Sharply Next Year, W.T.O. Says

The World Trade Organization has repeatedly expressed concern about the economic effects of President Trump’s tariffs.

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Chelsea's transfer stance on goalkeeper, centre-back explained

Chelsea have no current plans to sign a goalkeeper in the next two transfer windows - and are unlikely to target a centre-back in January as they continue to back the current options at their dispo...

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Knight: I deserved a bit of luck vs Bangladesh after the year I've had!

England's Heather Knight felt she "deserved a bit of luck" after seeing three potential dismissals overturned on review during a match-winning innings against Bangladesh in the Women's World Cup.

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Jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $966m in talc cancer case

A Los Angeles court orders the pharma giant to pay damages to the family of Mae Moore, who died of mesothelioma in 2021.

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Draper hires Murray's former coach Delgado

Jack Draper hires Jamie Delgado, who worked with Andy Murray when he became world number one, as his new head coach.

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A British Ice and more stop and search: Badenoch’s Tories set out new policies

Shadow ministers have announced far-reaching and often radical proposals – here is a roundup of some of themKemi Badenoch warned her shadow cabinet in January not to expect any detailed policies un...

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Canada’s Carney makes second White House visit as trade tensions loom

US's Trump said the two leaders would discuss trade as tariffs weigh on the Canadian economy.

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Ella Baron on the 7 October pro-Palestine protests – cartoon

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Ravens shake up D, trade Oweh for Bolts' Gilman

The Ravens traded slumping pass rusher Odafe Oweh and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Chargers on Tuesday in exchange for safety Alohi Gilman and a fifth-round pick in 2026, sources told ESPN's Ad...

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Nordic Noir review – one severed horse’s head is just not nearly enough noir

British Museum, London While some prints are suitably nasty, these mostly so-so drawings feel more like something you’d see in Ikea. Who thought they were worthy of purchase for the nation?Nordic n...

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The Best Anti-Prime Day Deals for Amazon Haters (2025): Sheets, Sex Tech, and Fire Pits

You don't have to shop Amazon Big Deal Days to save on WIRED-approved favorites.

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The Guardian view on calls to ban sunbeds: prevention in healthcare raises hard questions about risks | Editorial

Regulating unhealthy habits is difficult. But if ministers intend to reduce illness, clarity and courage will be requiredCalls by cancer experts to ban sunbeds in the UK will not be heeded straight...

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'It was my day' - Knight admits she was lucky after helping England win

Former England captain Heather Knight admitted she 'rode her luck' after being given out three times, only for the decision to be overturned before going on to hit an unbeaten 79 as England beat Ba...

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Two years after October 7: Israel’s reckoning

The Gaza war has lasted two years – are Israel and the US ready to end it now?

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Tories promise to treble stop and search in crime hotspots

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp also pledges "negative net migration" if the Tories win the next election.

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UK prosecutors to appeal decision to dismiss Kneecap rapper ‘terror’ charge

Liam O'Hanna said after case thrown out last month that charges aimed at silencing dissent over Gaza war.

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Players face Test rugby ban if they join breakaway league

Eight of rugby's leading unions have released a shared statement in which they state any player who joins rebel circuit R360 will be banned from playing for their country. 

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Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia: AFC World Cup qualifier – teams, start

Indonesia face Saudi Arabia, who are cohosting the final AFC qualifiers for football's 2026 FIFA World Cup with Qatar.

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ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones

The federal contract shows ICE spent $825,000 on vans equipped with “cell-site simulators” which allow the real-world location tracking of nearby phones and their owners.

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'It's been a hard grind' - Knight holds her nerve to help England win

Heather Knight survives three on-field dismissals to finish unbeaten on 79 in an eventful innings to help England to a four-wicket win against Bangladesh at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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Knight helps England avoid shock against Bangladesh

Heather Knight hits an unbeaten 79 as England overcome a wobble in pursuit of 179 to beat Bangladesh at the Women's World Cup in Guwahati.

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England survive scare as Knight stars in narrow win against Bangladesh

Heather Knight finishes unbeaten on 79 as England hold on to secure a four-wicket victory against a spirited Bangladesh side in a nervy encounter in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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Deadly Clashes Erupt Between Syrian Government Forces and Kurdish Fighters

Residents leaving the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods of Aleppo, Syria, on Tuesday, after overnight clashes between Syrian government troops and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

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Mastodon is taking cues from Bluesky with plans for its own starter ‘Packs’

Mastodon is planning to make it easier for newcomers to discover curated collections of users to follow by launching a new starter packs feature.

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Attorney General Bondi talks at Senate Judiciary

Attorney General Pam Bondi faced questions about her leadership of the Justice Department at a Senate hearing.

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‘Photos don’t go bigger than mine’: the epic, impossible images of the great Andreas Gursky

From Amazon warehouses to Olympic skiers and the crowd at a Madonna gig, his pictures have made him one of the world’s most feted photographers. So why did the German artist want to postpone his ne...

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North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto so far in 2025, researchers say

Blockchain monitoring firm Elliptic said this year’s total is already an all-time record for the North Korean regime.

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19 Best Prime Day Tech Deals

Take advantage of these discounts, courtesy of Amazon's latest sale event, and nab WIRED's favorite tech gadgets.

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Startup Battlefield company ÄIO invented a method to make edible fat from ag waste like sawdust

This process could be a way to reduce the world’s dependency on the ecologically destructive palm oil industry.

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McGregor suspended 18 months for missed tests

Conor McGregor received an 18-month suspension from UFC anti-doping program Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) on Tuesday.

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Ceasefire declared between Syrian forces, Kurdish fighters after one killed

A landmark deal to integrate the SDF with state institutions has stalled as both sides accuse each other of violence.

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Sensational Littler beats Van Veen in World Grand Prix stunner

Luke Littler secured his first career win at the BoyleSports World Grand Prix in stunning style with a 2-0 victory over Gian Van Veen in a high-quality, 11-minute opening-round encounter in Leicester.

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Britain’s big, baffling ladybird glut: ‘My house is literally crawling with them’

These little spotted beetles are looking for a comfortable new home for the winter – and it could be yoursName: Ladybirds.Age: Ladybirds typically live for one to three years. Continue reading...

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OpenAI Sneezes, and Software Firms Catch a Cold

OpenAI revealed last week the custom AI tools it uses internally. The news sent some software companies into turmoil.

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Saul Zabar, Smoked Fish Czar of Upper West Side, Dies at 97

Saul Zabar in 2014. He intended to become a doctor, but left college after his father died to help out with the family business. He never left.

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Robert Jenrick accused of fuelling ‘toxic nationalism’ with Birmingham claims

Shadow justice secretary stands by comments made in March amid criticism including from a Tory colleagueRobert Jenrick has been accused of fuelling a “fire of toxic nationalism” after he doubled do...

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Knight stars as England survive Bangladesh scare at Cricket World Cup

Heather Knight's unbeaten 79 ensured a brilliant Bangladesh bowling display came up short as England claimed a nervy four-wicket victory in Guwahati to reclaim top spot at the Cricket World Cup.

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Italy-Israel World Cup tie faces security concerns amid protests

Italy host Israel in an October 14 World Cup qualifier, in Udine where the football stadium only holds 6,000 spectators.

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Three reviews, three escapes - Knight's nervy innings against Bangladesh

England's Heather Knight is given out on three separate occasions against Bangladesh, but enjoys three successful reviews to remain at the crease at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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Alcaraz to play amateurs in 'Million Dollar 1 Point Slam'

Australian Open organisers have announced that amateurs will have the chance to win $1m and play world number one Carlos Alcaraz in a 'Million Dollar 1 Point Slam'.

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Cold war power play: how the Stasi got into computer games

A new exhibition in Berlin shows how the notoriously paranoid East German state greeted the dawn of video gaming with surprising enthusiasmIn 2019 researchers at Berlin’s Computer Games Museum made...

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Prime Day Brings Strong Savings on Some of Top Coffee and Espresso Machines

The best coffee and espresso machine deals to get you wired and keep you wired on Prime Day.

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Djokovic battles through injury to reach last eight

Novak Djokovic overcomes injury issues and sweltering heat as he beats Jaume Munar to continue his bid for a fifth Shanghai Masters title.

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The Best Prime Day Pet Deals (October 2025)

Amazon's Prime Day is here yet again, and lots of our favorite pet tech, from at-home DNA kits to pet cameras, is on heavy discount.

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Italy to propose global ceasefire for 2026 Winter Olympics

A global truce for the duration of February's 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will be sought by hosts Italy.

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Displaced Palestinians hope to return home amid ceasefire talks

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza's Deir el-Balah say they’re ready to return home once a ceasefire deal is reached.

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‘The masturbation scene really happened’: inside Safe Space, the campus drama about toppling a statue

Inspired by a protest that took place while he was at Yale, Safe Space is musicals star Jamie Bogyo’s debut play. He speaks about well-meaning white liberals, saying ‘cringe’ things – and tutoring...

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Tunisia pardons man sentenced to death over Facebook posts

Saber Ben Chouchane, who was given the death penalty over posts insulting President Kais Saied, is released.

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Security bug in India’s income tax portal exposed taxpayers’ sensitive data

TechCrunch verified that the security bug in the Indian Income Tax Department's e-Filing portal exposed taxpayers' data to other users. The security researchers who found the flaw say the data leak...

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Rapid-fire chats, wisecracks and pancakes: how Gilmore Girls became TV’s greatest mother-daughter duo

It’s been 25 years since millennials fell in love with small-town coffee addicts Lorelai and Rory – and now, it’s become a classic comfort-watch for generation after generationTwenty-five years ago...

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OpenAI and the race for AI-driven commerce

OpenAI now has all the pieces in place for AI-driven commerce, establishing ChatGPT as a place customers go to buy and retailers go to sell.

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Syria acknowledges 'shortcomings' in number of seats won by women at election

Results from the first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad show only 13% of seats were won by female and minority candidates.

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Two years into its war on Gaza, Israel is fractured, isolated: Analysts

The trauma of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel continues to define and justify its bombing of Gaza, analysts say.

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What People in Gaza Told Us About Two Years of War

In the two years since Hamas militants attacked Israel, we’ve interviewed more than 700 people in Gaza. Their stories stayed with us. So we tried to find them again.

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Lockyer ready to play after 'long road' of cardiac arrest

Wales defender Tom Lockyer says he is finally ready to resume his football career after a lengthy recovery following a cardiac arrest.

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What is Insurrection Act, could it help Trump deploy troops to US cities?

Threat to invoke the Act comes amid protests in Portland and legal challenges against his anti-immigration crackdown.

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Tawny frogmouths take patience to appreciate. They will reward you with insights into their remarkable lives | Stephanie Convery

Spotting tawnies is a bit like completing a crossword: it’s easier once you are familiar with the patterns, but you can always get stumpedVote here for the 2025 Australian bird of the yearSee more...

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Giants turned down Saquon trade request in '23

Saquon Barkley requested a trade from Giants owner John Mara in the summer of 2023, which Mara declined and later felt "sick" after the running back joined the Eagles.

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A relic of horny Hollywood: why The Mummy remains a classic bisexual awakening movie

A floppy-haired Brendan Fraser, a smokey-eyed Rachel Weisz, some grisly scarabs and biblical plagues? Hail to a lost era of multiplex entertainmentAt the threshold between life and death sits the a...

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It’s Tory conference: Boris-wave goodbye to a deluded party on its way to electoral annihilation | Marina Hyde

When both Reform and the Liberal Democrats are eating your lunch, and even Nadine Dorries has abandoned ship, it might just be time to call itSpare a thought for the Conservative party. It’s hard b...

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Taylor Swift's ode to Travis Kelce is cringe – but is it worse than these other terrible lyrics?| Arwa Mahdawi

The singer-songwriter has proved herself a modern-day Shagspeare with Wood, a paean to the penis. When it comes to shocking lyrics, though, it faces strong competition ...Shall I compare thee to a...

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Fifth French PM quits in three years: Can Macron survive, and what’s next?

An embattled President Macron is facing increasing calls to announce snap elections or even to step down.

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Labour accuses Robert Jenrick of ‘personal attack’ on attorney general

Party source says shadow justice secretary’s comments are attempt to disguise his own poor grip of the lawUK politics live – latest updatesRobert Jenrick has been accused by Labour of resorting to...

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Browns trade QB Flacco to Bengals, sources say

The Bengals turned to their division rivals for a much-needed solution at quarterback, acquiring Joe Flacco in a trade with the Browns, sources told ESPN.

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Pope Leo plans symbolic debut foreign trips to Turkiye and Lebanon

Pontiff expected to appeal for peace in Middle East and address the region's Muslims and Christians.

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White House floats no back pay for some furloughed federal workers despite 2019 law

A new draft White House memo suggests a 2019 law signed by President Trump that guarantees federal employees get paid after a shutdown ends would not apply to furloughed workers.

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Ecclestone takes three wickets as England bowl Bangladesh out for 178

Sophie Ecclestone finishes as the pick of England's bowlers with figures of 3-24 as they bowl Bangladesh out for 178 in their second match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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How does record-equalling Clarke stack up among Scotland bosses?

With Steve Clarke set to become the longest-serving Scotland head coach, BBC Scotland reflects on his six-year spell.

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Myanmar activists to sue Norway’s Telenor for handing data to military

Claimants say government used data to track and target activists in the wake of 2021 coup.

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What caused Nepal’s devastating flood damage and how was it contained?

Karki government has been praised for issuing early warnings and imposing road closures in response to flood forecasts.

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How would tougher powers for police affect protests in England and Wales?

The home secretary has announced plans to allow officers to consider the impact of repeated demonstrationsThe home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has announced plans to hand police the powers to impos...

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Third person dies from methanol poisoning in Brazil

Authorities are investigating the source of the tainted drinks, which have affected more than 200 people.

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Best Amazon Prime Day Kindle Deals (October 2025): Colorsoft, Scribe, Paperwhite

There's no better time than one of Amazon's sale events to treat yourself to a new Kindle. Here's the best of the Kindle sales happening for Amazon Prime Big Deals Day.

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LeBron’s 'Second Decision': NBA star teases 5pm announcement

The NBA's all-time top points scorer, LeBron James, shared a short video to social media on Monday, that despite its simplicity, has sent the basketball world into a spiral.

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UN plastics treaty chair to step down with process in turmoil

Exclusive: Luis Vayas Valdivieso says he is quitting for personal and professional reasons after reports of pressure behind the scenesThe chair of stalled UN plastics treaty talks, Luis Vayas Valdi...

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Japanese football official sentenced for viewing child pornography images

Masanaga Kageyama was on a flight to Chile for the Under-20 World Cup when the crew raised the alarm.

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Video: Search for bodies called off after Indonesia school collapse

A search for the bodies of victims from a school collapse in Indonesia has called off after the death toll finalised.

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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

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‘Are the neighbours’ curtains twitching? Good!’ Avril A, the 80s housewife who became a star of Manchester’s gay scene

She sang out of tune, her choreography was bizarre – and everyone who saw her loved her. As her superb music is rereleased, her family and fans recall a subcultural greatWhen Joanne Rosenthal was a...

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GB News’s US expansion feared to be new way for Trumpian views to reach UK audience

White House backing was on full display as GB News launched The Late Show LiveNot long ago, it would have been hard to believe a group of executives from a relatively small overseas broadcaster wou...

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Trump makes 147 in win against Ng in China

World number one Judd Trump makes the ninth 147 break of his career on the way to a 5-2 win against Ng On-yee at the Xi'an Grand Prix in China.

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Farah and Myriam: Childhood Under Siege in Gaza

Two years on, Gaza’s children still bear the scars of war — Farah fears the night, Myriam survived the rubble.

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The second year of genocide was different

In the second year of the genocide, the Israelis got creative with new methods of mass murder and torture.

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Lynne Ramsay’s passion, Jim Jarmusch’s star turn and knives come out again: Peter Bradshaw’s London film festival picks

Among this year’s must-sees Jennifer Lawrence brings gothic steam, Daniel Craig takes a new case and a constellation of luminaries get cosmicRian Johnson’s whodunnit Knives Out franchise with Danie...

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Betty Parsons review – scintillating seaside adventures from the woman behind giants like Rothko

De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea As a gallerist, she represented painters like Jackson Pollock – but her own work, which she did at weekends, is deliciously bold and breezyIn 1951 a group of art...

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Physicists just built a quantum lie detector. It works

An international team has confirmed that large quantum systems really do obey quantum mechanics. Using Bell’s test across 73 qubits, they proved the presence of genuine quantum correlations that ca...

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'Sewage, spilled pasta and fight for change'

World bronze medallist Hector Pardoe explains how he is using open water swimming challenges to push the message of sustainability.

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Al Jazeera reporter reflects on two years of war in Gaza

Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili reflects on the two years since Israel’s war on Gaza began.

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‘Almost unheard of’: experts find more music by English composer Henry Purcell

Printed score and keyboard manuscript by Purcell, who died in 1695, unearthed in Worcestershire and Norfolk He was the leading English composer of the 17th century, writing masterpieces such as Did...

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Fighting reported in Syria’s Aleppo between army and SDF

Syrian state media say a ceasefire has been reached between the army and US-backed Kurdish forces after fighting in Alep

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The World's Best Air Fryer Is 40 Percent Off

The Typhur Dome 2 air fryer makes fast wings and crispy pizza. It's a lot less expensive during Prime Big Deal Days.

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Post your questions for Todd Rundgren

Ask the Philly singer, songwriter and Meat Loaf producer about his music, his collabs with Sparks and Robyn and more ahead of his UK tourIn recent years we’ve been living through something of a Tod...

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The Future of AI Filmmaking Is a Parody of the Apocalypse, Made by a Guy Named Josh

Behold Neural Viz, the first great cinematic universe of the AI era.

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Nobel Prize for Physics awarded for quantum mechanic tunnelling

This year's winners of the prize, John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis, are based in the United States.

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Everyone suddenly wants to be World Heavyweight Champion

Arda Ocal recaps "Raw" and provides his biggest takeaways from Monday night.

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Fifa accuses Malaysia of faking foreign-born players' eligibility

The alleged forgery was done to comply with Fifa's 'grandfather rule' for foreign-born players.

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The young children killed by Israeli fire this year in occupied West Bank

The stories of boys and girls killed walking in their neighbourhoods, playing outside or staying home.

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Army general named as Madagascar PM to quell Gen Z protests

Protesters have rejected the appointment and have demanded the president steps down within 48 hours.

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Alcaraz to take on amateurs in Million Dollar One Point Slam

Carlos Alcaraz will headline the new 'Million Dollar One Point Slam' which pits amateur players against top professionals before the Australian Open.

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Israel’s attempt to annihilate Gaz

Israel’s war on Gaza has killed one in every 33 people. Here’s what two years of destruction look like.

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77-year-old Indian professor campaigns for Gaza every day

Retired professor VK Tripathi leaves his home in India’s New Delhi every day to hand out flyers about Gaza's genocide.

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England bowl first vs Bangladesh in Women's Cricket World Cup LIVE!

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Macron should call early presidential vote, his first PM says

Édouard Philippe's intervention comes a day after the French president's latest PM resigned just days into the role.

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Marine heatwaves to become more frequent off UK and Irish coasts, experts say

Scientists find 10% chance that similar events to the ‘unheard of’ temperatures in 2023 could occur each yearThe unprecedented marine heatwave of 2023 was in line with climate modelling, research s...

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I preached levelling up as the key to Tory success – but Boris Johnson didn’t do it. Now look at us | Justine Greening

Social mobility and equality of opportunity is crucial to Britain’s success. The party that embraces those things will prosperJustine Greening is a former Conservative ministerAs the existentially...

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‘Great range and power’: TS Eliot poetry prize shortlist announced

Ten poets, including Tom Paulin and Sarah Howe, appear on the shortlist for the £25,000 award, which judges described as offering ‘something for everyone’Tom Paulin and Sarah Howe are among the poe...

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Gaza in a thousand faces: Two years of Israel’s genocide

Al Jazeera looks back at the faces of people who suffered throughout two years of Israel's war on Gaza.

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US and China provoke sharp fall in global outlook for renewable power

Lowered support means capacity now expected to grow to no more than 4,600GW by 2030, 900GW lower than 2024 estimate.

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Jeremy Bowen: Two years on, will Israel and Hamas seize the chance to end the war?

There is a chance of a deal that will end the killing and destruction in Gaza and return the Israeli hostages, living and dead, to their families.

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Under the Open Sky review – camels and turbines in absorbing portrait of a threatened way of life

Intimate, unhurried documentary follows a family of nomadic herders on the plains of western IndiaThe title of Sonum Sumaria’s languid film might suggest a general sense of possibilities, but her d...

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Five Georgia opposition leaders charged with ‘coup’ attempt after protests

The arrests followed clashes on Saturday, as many opposition parties boycotted local elections.

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Les Misérables: a musical full of heart and hope that continues to defy its critics

When it opened in 1985, Les Mis got some rotten reviews. Forty years on, our writer sees it afresh and Cameron Mackintosh reflects on the show’s spectacular successSo were we wrong? By “we” I mean...

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Albanian judge shot dead in court by man on trial

Judge Astrit Kalaja was killed while two others were injured during a hearing at Tirana's Court of Appeal.

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Football or rugby? The new kick-off trend in the Premier League

Alex Scott, Steph Houghton and Chris Sutton discuss the increase in kick-offs that have been kicked straight out of play, or sent long into the final third, and why it's happening.

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Is it time to worry about Mohamed Salah at Liverpool?

There is a lot of uncertainty around this new-look Liverpool side right now, but one thing we know for sure: if Salah doesn't play like himself soon, nothing else matters.

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How to follow Scotland v Greece live on the BBC

Scotland host Greece in a vital World Cup qualifier on Thursday and here is how you can watch and listen to the game on the BBC.

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Fred VanVleet injury: Four things to know about its impact on Rockets, Durant

Our NBA insiders broke down the injury's impact on the team, its players and what Houston could do to bolster its lineup.

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Why Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee is far from settled

In a transformative summer for the Bucks, the team had discussions about moving the two-time MVP to New York.

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I didn’t think I’d ever say this: let’s hope the Tory party can be saved | Polly Toynbee

Britain badly needs a grownup party of the centre right. It won’t come from Badenoch – it may come from a new generation of one-nationersBritain needs the Conservative party. That’s a line I never...

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Keir Starmer calls student protests on 7 October anniversary ‘un-British’

Prime minister urges students not to protest on the second anniversary of Hamas’s 7 October attacks on IsraelKeir Starmer has urged students not to protest on the second anniversary of the Hamas-le...

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New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on where negotiations to end the shutdown stand

NPR's Michel Martin interviews Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire about the state of negotiations in Congress to end the government shutdown.

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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen: Lawmakers must find 'common ground' to end the government shutdown

On the seventh day of the shutdown, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen tells NPR she's working with colleagues from both parties to find common ground and reopen the government.

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Deploying troops to Chicago is not legally justified, says Illinois attorney general

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says the only "chaos" on Chicago's streets is coming from federal immigration agents carrying our aggressive enforcement.

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UNESCO board backs Egypt’s Khaled el-Enany as its next chief

The Egyptologist and former minister of antiquities will be the first Arab to lead the UN's cultural organisation.

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The Devil Book by Asta Olivia Nordenhof review – a Danish series that burns with purpose

This incandescent novel takes in lockdown, the devil, bad investments, erotic thrills and the deadly fire on the Scandinavian Star ferryAt about 2am on the night of 7 April 1990, a fire broke...

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Audrey Hepburn to Salvador Dalí: Cecil Beaton’s bright young things – in pictures

A new exhibition, featuring images of Hollywood stars and war photography, shows why the ‘King of Vogue’ was one of the visionary forces of the British 20th century Continue reading...

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The Burden review – deeply personal portrait of living with Aids in secret

Elvis Sabin Ngaibino’s poignant documentary shows the pressures faced by family members forced to keep their condition hidden in their deeply religious communityShot in Bangui, capital of the Centr...

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After two years of war, do Israelis support Netanyahu?

Before the October 7 attacks, Benjamin Netanyahu was facing down mass protests and a corruption trial.

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Baraclough has 'no bitterness' over NI sacking

As Northern Ireland prepare to host Slovakia in World Cup qualifying, former NI boss Ian Baraclough speaks to BBC Sport NI about his tenure.

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Live: Israel’s genocide continues across Gaza two years since start of war

As talks are in progress in Egypt to discuss plan to end the war in Gaza, deadly Israeli attacks continue in Gaza.

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One killed, several injured in Syrian Army, SDF clashes in Aleppo: Reports

A member of Syria's internal security forces killed and three others injured, along with civilians, in Aleppo clashes.

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Injury made Stones 'think about retiring' last season

England and Manchester City defender John Stones is in England's squad for Thursday's friendly against Wales and next week's World Cup qualifier against Latvia.

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TV tonight: Aimee Lou Wood’s warmhearted drama about a film club

The White Lotus actor is a young woman whose world is shaken when her ‘movie’ friend tells her he’s moving away. Plus: the US librarians fighting rightwing attempts to ban books. Here’s what to wat...

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Reports: Israel couldn’t wage wars on Gaza, Lebanon Iran without US support

Twin reports from the Costs of War Project find the US has backed Israel with more than $21bn since October 2023.

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Marc Marquez to miss two MotoGP rounds with shoulder injury

The seven-time MotoGP world champion will be out of action until November after reinjuring his shoulder on the weekend.

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Why Democrats are casting the government shutdown as a health care showdown

Democrats are pressuring Republicans to extend billions of dollars in federal tax credits that have dramatically lowered premiums and contributed to record-low rates of uninsured Americans.

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Has Kemi Badenoch sounded the death knell for one nation Conservatism?

The Tory leader’s shift to the right has left its centrist wing wondering if its tradition still has a futureIn one popular reading of the history of Tory successes, the party’s last three election...

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Trump's power to deploy National Guard, explained

President Trump is bucking tradition and legal precedent in pushing to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-led cities like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago due to what he says is rampant crime and...

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Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify before Congress

Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify before Congress Tuesday. The hearing comes as concerns the Justice Department is being weaponized to target President Trump's political adversaries grow.

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‘People screamed. Cried. Threw up’: 10 extraordinary life lessons from Ozzy Osbourne’s new memoir

The man who ended up smoking 30 cigars a day after trying to quit cigarettes also comes across in his book as level-headed, self-aware and savagely funny. Here’s what the late rock legend can teach...

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I judged this year’s Welsh music prize – and Don Leisure’s winning album sums up the nation’s eclectic spirit

Desert blues, transcendental electronica and a concept album about a mill powered by music­ – this year’s shortlisted albums were stunningly diverse, none more so than the crate-digging on the triu...

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In Spain, what once seemed impossible is now widespread: the young are turning to the far right | María Ramírez

Migration is barely mentioned – instead, failed policies on housing, wages and employment are driving young voters into the arms of VoxAccording to recent polls, almost 40% of Spanish men aged betw...

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Fast-fashion recycling: how ‘the castoff capital of the world’ is making Indian factory workers sick

Reports of lung disease, skin conditions and even cancer are rising in Panipat, which recycles 1 million tonnes of textile waste a yearThe air inside Panipat’s recycling factories is heavy with lin...

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One Hostage’s Path to Healing and Advocacy

Emily Damari spent 471 days in captivity in Gaza. Since being released, Ms. Damari, a British Israeli, has become a symbol of resilience and a voice for the release of all remaining hostages held b...

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Starmer urges students not to protest on 7 October

The prime minister says it is "un-British" to hold pro-Palestinian protests on the second anniversary of Hamas's attacks on Israel.

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Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona to move for Adeyemi

Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi is on the radar of Barcelona ahead of next season. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda hits out at AI-generated videos of her dead father: ‘stop doing this to him’

Film-maker tells the public to stop sending her videos, saying: ‘You’re not making art, you’re making disgusting, over-processed hotdogs out of the lives of human beings’Zelda Williams, the daughte...

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How Ladakh protest leader Sonam Wangchuk went from Indian hero to ‘traitor’

Wangchuk, a celebrated innovator, inspired a Bollywood megahit. Now he's being accused of challenging the Indian state.

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Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog

Researchers in Japan have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. They discovered widespread increases in AMPA receptor density linked to cognitive i...

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Day one of Gaza peace talks ends on ‘positive’ note in Egypt

Sources familiar with the talks with Israel and Hamas say that progress was made on Monday, negotiations to continue.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,321

Here are the key events from day 1,321 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity

Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

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